Cabletron Systems 6E132-25 manual

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 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 [...]

Notice ii 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radi[...]

Notice 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 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 permit[...]

Notice iv 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 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 Ad[...]

6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1 1.3 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview.............................[...]

Contents vi 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3.5 Connecting to the Network ........................................................... 3-5 3.5.1 Connecting UTP Cables to Ports 1 Through 24 of the 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 ................................................. 3-6 3.5.2 Connecting UTP Cables to Ports 1 Through 24 of [...]

Contents 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide vii 5.10 Chassis Environmental Screen ................................................. 5-29 5.11 Port Redirect Function Screen .................................................. 5-30 5.11.1 Displaying the Source and Destination Entries ............. 5-32 5.11.2 Changing Source and [...]

Contents viii 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.22 High Speed Interface Configuration Menu Screen (6E12X-26 Only) ........................................................................ 5-74 5.22.1 Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in Port 25 or 26 .............................................................. 5-77 5.22[...]

Contents 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide ix APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS B.1 FE-100TX .................................................................................... B-1 B.2 FE-100FX .................................................................................... B-2 B.3 FE-100F3......[...]

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Modules User’s Guide . This guide describes the 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 Interface Modules and pro vides information concerning network requir[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Chapter 5 , Local Management , describes ho w to access Local Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 interface modules and the 6C105 chassis. Appendix A , Specifications , contains information on functionality and oper[...]

6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-3 Figure 1-1 The 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 12 14 13 COM CPU 34 56 78 91 0 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6E132-25 Ethernet 12 14 13 25 26 COM CPU 34 56 78 91 0 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6E122-26 Ethernet Fast Ethernet Interface Module Ports 25 and [...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1.3.1 Connectivity The 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 connect to Ethernet networks or workstations through 24 RJ45 ports on the front panel. These ports support UTP connections up to 100 meters. The ports are IEEE 802.3 10B ASE-T compliant. The 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 connec[...]

6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-5 1.3.3 SmartTrunk SmartT runk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartT runk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggre gate, multiple links of any technology[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1.3.6 Standards Compatibility The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard. The optional F ast Ethernet Interface Modules are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3u standard. The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 provide IEEE 802.1D Spanning T ree [...]

6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Overview 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-7 1.3.10 Local Management Features Local Management provides the tools that allo w management of the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25, the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules, the High Speed Interface Module (HSIM) and the 6C105 chassis. It also allo ws the follo wing task[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1.4 OPTIONAL FEATURES Options for the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 are Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules and High Speed Interface Modules, which add remote uplink capability . Cabletron Systems provides F ast Ethernet Interface Modules for the 6E12X-26 to support uplinks [...]

Document Con ventions 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-9 1.5 DOCUMENT CON VENTIONS The follo wing con ventions are used throughout this document: NO TE Note symbol. Calls the reader’ s attention to any item of inf ormation that may be of special impor tance. TIP Tip symbol. Conv eys helpful hints concerning procedures o[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1.6 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this de vice or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready: • Y our Cabletron Systems service contr[...]

Related Manuals 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 1-11 1.7 RELATED MANUALS The follo wing manuals may help to set up, control, and manage the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25: Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide Cabletron Systems HSIM-W6 User?[...]

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETW ORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 or Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), re vie w the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the follo wing: • SmartT runk ( Section 2.1 ) • 10B [...]

Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 2.2 10B ASE-T NETWORK When connecting a 10B ASE-T segment to any of the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 ports (Interfaces 1 through 24), ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the IEEE 802.3 standard for 10B ASE-T . Refer to the Cabletron[...]

6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter cov ers the following items: • Required tools • Unpacking the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 • Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 into the 6C105 chassis • Connecting to the network 3.1 REQUIRED T OOLS A Phillips scre wdri ver is required to install th[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3.3 6E12X-26 AND 6E13X-25 OPTIONS If the 6E12X-26 is to be installed with an optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module, refer to Appendix C for installation instructions. The installation instructions for the HSIMs av ailable for the 6E13X-25 are located in the ass[...]

Installing the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Into the 6C105 Chassis 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-3 4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. (Save the bag in the event the module must be reshipped.) Observe all precautions to prevent damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). 5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage e[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 3-1 Installing an Interface Module 1 2 3 45 PS1 PS2 Plastic Locking T ab Plastic Locking T ab Slot Number Circuit Card Card Guides Metal Back-Panel 12 14 13 COM CPU 34 56 78 91 0 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6E132-25 Ethernet 207602[...]

Connecting to the Network 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-5 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting se gments from the network or other de vices to the modules. Ports 1 through 24 on the 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 hav e RJ45 connectors for twisted pair connections. Ports 1 through 24 [...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-6 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3.5.1 Connecting UTP Cables to P orts 1 Thr ough 24 of the 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 Ports 1 through 24 of the 6E122-26 and 6E132-25 are 10B ASE-T ports with internal crossov ers. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable. When connecting networking [...]

Connecting to the Network 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-7 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off, perform the following steps until it is on: a. V erify that the 10B ASE-T device at the other end of the twisted pair segm[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3.5.2 Connecting UTP Cables to P orts 1 Thr ough 24 of the 6E133-25 and 6E123-26 When facing the front panel of the 6E133-25 or 6E123-26, the upper RJ21 is the connector for 10B ASE-T ports 1 through 12. The lo wer RJ21 is for 10B ASE-T ports 13 through 24. All 24[...]

Connecting to the Network 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-9 Figure 3-5 Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter 3. Tighten the two screws on the RJ21 connector or RJ21 angle adapter, as applicable, to secure it to the module. 4. If using the RJ21 angle adapter, plug the 25 pair cable into the adapter as shown in Figure 3-[...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide b. Verify that the RJ21 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the proper pinouts and check the cable for continuity. c. Check that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Chapter 2 . If a link is not established, c[...]

Connecting to the Network 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-11 Connect an FE-100TX to a twisted pair segment as follo ws: 1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is powered ON. 2. Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the [...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3.5.4 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FE-100FX and FE-100F3 The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 hav e an SC style network port (see Figure 3-7 ). Cabletron Systems supplies fiber optic cable that uses SC style connectors that are ke yed to ensure proper crossing o[...]

Connecting to the Network 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3-13 Figure 3-7 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 P or t 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is on: [...]

Chapter 3: Installation 3-14 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide c. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Chapter 2 . If a link has not been established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center . Refer to Section 1.6 , Getting Help , for details. 3.6 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION [...]

6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 T ROUB LESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the follo wing: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • T roubleshooting network and module operational problems • Using the RESET button 4.1 USING LANVIEW The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 use C[...]

Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs 12 14 13 25 26 COM CPU 34 56 78 91 0 11 12 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 6E122-26 Ethernet CPU LED 207604 Receive (RX) T ransmit (TX)[...]

Using LANVIEW 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4-3 T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off P ower off . P ower up chassis. Red Blinking . Hardware f ailure has occurred. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center (GCC). Solid . Resetting, normal power up reset. No action. If LED remains Red [...]

Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the recei v e LED allo ws the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module. The 10/100 LED and the Recei ve (RX)[...]

FE-100TX LED 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4-5 Figure 4-2 FE-100TX LED T able 4-3 FE-100TX LED Indications When the RX LED Is Off NO TE A link exists if the associated por t (por t 25 or 26) Receive (RX) LED is on. T able 4-2 FE-100TX LED Indications When the RX LED Is On LED Color Description 10/100 Off FE-100TX is oper[...]

Chapter 4: T roubleshooting 4-6 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4.3 T R OUBLESHOOTING CHEC KLIST If the 6E12X-26 or 6E13X-25 is not working properly , refer to T able 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. T able 4-4 T roub leshooting Checklist Prob lem P ossible C[...]

Using the RESET Button 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 4-7 4.4 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-3 ) resets the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 processor without af fecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button T o reset the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 processo[...]

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains ho w to set up a management terminal to access 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Local Management. It also explains ho w to use the Local Management screens and commands. 5.1 OVERVIEW Local Management for the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 consists of a series[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide There are three ways to access Local Management: • Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the 6E13X-25 or 6E12X-26. • Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem. • In-band through a T elnet connection. 5.2 LOCAL MA[...]

Management T erminal Setup 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-3 5.3 MANAGEMENT T ERMINAL SETUP Use one of the follo wing systems to access Local Management: • An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software package • A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal • A VT type terminal running emulat[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.3.2 Connecting an Uninterruptible P ower Suppl y (UPS) If the 6C105 chassis is connected to an American Po wer Conv ersion (APC) UPS for protection from a loss of po wer , a connection from the COM port of a module to the UPS can be made to monitor the statu[...]

Management T erminal Setup 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-5 5.3.3 Management T erminal Setup P arameters T able 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal. T able 5-2 VT T erminal Setup Display Setup Men u Columns -> Controls -> A uto Wrap -> Scroll -> T ext Cursor -> Cursor Style -&[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.3.4 T elnet Connections Once the module or chassis has a v alid IP address, the user can establish a T elnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. T elnet connections to the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 require the community name [...]

Accessing Local Management 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-7 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Passw ord screen, Figure 5-3 . Whenever a connection is made to the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 the Passw ord screen displays. Before continuing, the user must enter a password which [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide • If an in valid passw ord is entered, the terminal beeps and the cursor returns to the beginning of the passw ord entry field. • Entering a v alid password causes the associated access le vel to display at the bottom of the screen and the Main Menu scree[...]

Accessing Local Management 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-9 Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarch y Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarch y Module Menu Password Main Menu SNMP Community Names Chassis Menu General Configuration SNMP T raps Chassis Environmental Port Redirect Function Modul[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode, LM Screen Hierar chy 5.4.2 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The selected menu item d[...]

Accessing Local Management 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-11 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 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Local Management by [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.5 THE MAIN MENU SCREEN The Main Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management screens for the module and the 6C105 chassis. Figure 5-7 sho ws the Main Menu screen. Figure 5-7 Main Menu Screen The follo wing explains each Main Menu screen item as [...]

Chassis Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-13 MODULES The MODULES menu item provides access to the Module Selection screen that is used to select indi vidual modules in the chassis for management purposes. Access the Module Selection screen by using the arro w ke ys to highlight the MODULES menu item and pressin[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Chassis Menu screen. CHASSIS CONFIGURA TION The Chassis Configuration screen allo ws the user to configure operating parameters for the 6C105 chassis. For details, refer to Section 5.7 . SNMP [...]

Chassis Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-15 5.7 CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9 , allo ws the user to set the chassis date and time, IP address and Subnet Mask, the operational mode of all modules installed in the chassis, and to vie w the chassis uptime. Ac[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide IP Address (Modifiab le) This field allo ws the IP address to be set for the 6C105 chassis. If an IP address is assigned to the 6C105 chassis all the interface modules installed in the chassis can be managed via this IP address, eliminating the need to assi[...]

Chassis Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-17 Screen Lock out Time (Modifiable) Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’ s screen while aw aiting input or action from a user . For e xample, if the number 5 is entered in this field, the user has[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-18 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the curren[...]

Chassis Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-19 5.7.3 Setting the Chassis Date The 6C105 is year 2000 compliant, so the Chassis Date may be set beyond the year 1999. T o set the chassis date, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Date field. 2. Enter the date in an [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-20 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 3. Press ENTER to set the system clock to the time in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is a v alid format, the Ev ent Message Line at the top of the screen di[...]

Chassis Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-21 5.7.6 Setting the Screen Lock out Time The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of 15 minutes. T o set a new lockout time, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Lockout field. 2. Enter a nu[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.7.7 Setting the Operational Mode T o set the Operational Mode, proceed as follows: 1. Use arrow keys to highlight the Operational Mode field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode, ( 802.1D SWITCHING or 802.1Q SWITCHING ). 3. Use [...]

Chassis Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-23 NO TE If the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 have been set to 802.1Q SWITCHING , ref er to your P or t Based VLAN User’ s Guide to configure the de vices f or this type of operation. The Operational Mode field in the Chassis Configuration screen does not suppor [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names menu item allo ws the user to set Local Management community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and provide security access to the 6C105. Access to the 6C105 is controlle[...]

SNMP Community Names Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-25 The follo wing explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiab le) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6C105 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a passw ord to Local/Remote Management. Acc[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide T o establish community names, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field adjacent to the selected access level. 2. Enter the password in the field (maximum 31 characters). 3. Press ENTER. 4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to mo[...]

SNMP T raps Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-27 5.9 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 6C105 is an SNMP compliant de vice, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP T raps screen is sho wn in Figure 5-12 . Access the SNMP T raps screen from the Chassis Menu sc[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Enable Traps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associated IP address. This field toggles between [YES] and [NO]. 5.9.1 Configuring the T rap T able T o configure the T rap table, proceed as follows: 1. U[...]

Chassis En vironmental Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-29 5.10 CHASSIS EN VIRONMENTAL SCREEN The Chassis En vironmental menu item allows the user to vie w chassis en vironmental information. Access the Chassis En vironmental Information screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using the arro w ke ys to highlight the[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.11 P OR T REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14 , allo ws the user to set each one of the modules in the chassis (1 through 5), and the ports of the corresponding module installed, as a source or destination port. A port ca[...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-31 Figure 5-14 P or t Redirect Function Screen The follo wing definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Function screen. Source Module (Read-Only) Displays which modules are currently set as source modules. Source P ort (Read-Only) Displ[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Source P ort [ n ] (Selectable) Allo ws a selected port [ n ] to be configured as a source port. Destination Module [ n ] (Selectable) Allo ws a selected module [ n ] to be configured as a destination module. Destination P or t [ n ] (Selectable) Allo ws a [...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-33 5.11.2 Changing Source and Destination P or ts Add or delete source/destination module and port entries as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Source Module field. 2. Press the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE one or more times to increment or decremen[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.12 MODULE SELECTION SCREEN The Module Selection screen is the access point to Local Management for all modules installed in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. By selecting a module, the Module Menu for the selected de vice displays. Figure 5-15 sho ws the Module[...]

Module Selection Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-35 Serial # Indicates the serial number of the module. The serial number of the de vice is necessary when calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center . Hard ware Revision Reflects the hardware v ersion of the module. 5.12.1 Selecting a Module T o select an ind[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.13 MODULE MENU SCREEN The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Module Menu screens are the access point for all Local Management screens for the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25. Figure 5-16 sho ws the 6E122-26 Module Menu screen. Figure 5-16 Module Menu Screen NO TE The Local Manag[...]

Module Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-37 The follo wing explains each Module Menu screen field as sho wn in Figure 5-16 : MODULE CONFIGURA TION The Module Configuration screen provides access to the Local Management screens that are used to configure the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25. The Module Specific Config[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.14 MODULE CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Module Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-17 , provides access to Local Management screens that allo w you to configure and monitor operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, configure swit[...]

Module Configuration Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-39 Figure 5-17 Module Configuration Menu Screen Firmware Revision: XX.XX.XX Module Configuration Menu GENERAL CONFIGURA TION SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SNMP TRAPS SWITCH CONFIGURA TION ETHERNET FULL DUPLEX CONFIGURA TION SMARTTRUNK CONFIGURA TION MODULE SPECIFI[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide The follo wing briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Configuration Menu screen: GENERAL CONFIGURA TION The General Configuration screen allo ws the user to monitor and configure operating parameters for the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25. For det[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-41 5.15 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN The General Configuration screen, Figure 5-18 , allo ws the user to set the system date and time, IP address and subnet mask, the default gate way , the TFTP Gate way IP address, the Operational Mode, the Management Mode, [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Subnet Mask (Modifiable) Displays the subnet mask for the module. A subnet mask “masks out” the network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the network or[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-43 Screen Lock out Time (Modifiable) Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’ s screen while aw aiting input or action from a user . For e xample, if the number 5 is entered in this field, the user has[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Management Mode (T oggle) This field toggles between DISTRIBUTED and ST AND ALONE. In DISTRIBUTED mode, Local Management is entered via the 6C105 password screen, and all chassis configuration screens are a v ailable to the user . All other modules installe[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-45 Clear NVRAM (T oggle) This allo ws the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names are then replaced with 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 default configuration settings. For details, refer [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-19 Configuration Warning Screen 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and Press ENTER. The changes are saved and the module reboots. 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to recei ve SNMP traps from the 6E[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-47 3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current va[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.15.4 Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Ad dress If the network TFTP server is located on a dif ferent IP subnet than the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25, a Gate way IP address should be specified. T o set the TFTP Gate way IP address, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use [...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-49 3. Press ENTER to set the system calendar to the date in the input field. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the date entered is a v alid format, the Event Message Line at the top of the scree[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.15.7 Entering a New Screen Refresh Time The screen refresh time is set from 3 to 99 seconds with a default of 3 seconds. T o set a new screen refresh time, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Refresh Time field. 2. En[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-51 5.15.9 Setting the Operational Mode T o set the Operational Mode, proceed as follows: 1. Use arrow keys to highlight the Operational Mode field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode, ( 802.1D SWITCHING , 802.1Q SWITCHING , or SEC[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.15.10 Setting the Management Mode T o set the management mode, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Management Mode field: 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the options ( DISTRIBUTED or STAND ALONE ) until the desired mode displa[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-53 5.15.11 Configuring the COM P ort The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 COM ports support the follo wing applications: • Local Management connections • American Po wer Con version Uninterruptible Po wer Supply (UPS) connections T o configure the COM port, proceed[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-20 COM P or t W arning Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES . Press ENTER. 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.12 . If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER.[...]

General Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-55 5.15.12 Changing the Com P ort Application After enabling the COM port as described in Section 5.15.11 , you can select one of the applications supported by the COM port: LM, and UPS. The default application is LM. T o change the COM port application: 1. Us[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.15.13 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allo ws the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle t[...]

SNMP Community Names Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-57 5.15.14 Enabling/Disab ling IP Fragmentation T o enable or disable IP fragmentation, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Fragmentation field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED . 3. Use the arrow keys to high[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-58 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Module Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w ke ys to highlight the SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES menu item and pressing ENTER. The SNMP Community Names screen, Figure 5-22 , displays. Figure 5-22 SNMP Community[...]

SNMP Community Names Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-59 read-write This community name allo ws read and write access to the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 MIB objects, excluding security protected fields for super-user access only . super-user This community name permits read-write access to the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 MIB [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.17 SNMP T RAPS SCREEN Since the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 are SNMP compliant de vices, they can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is sho wn in Figure 5-23 . Access the SNMP T raps scree[...]

SNMP T raps Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-61 Trap Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the Network Management Station with the associated IP address. Enable Traps (T oggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with the associ[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.18 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-24 , provides the basic setup options to make a switch operational in your network. Access the Switch Configuration screen from the Module Configuration Menu screen by using the arr[...]

Switch Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-63 Figure 5-24 Switch Configuration Screen The follo wing describe each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the base MA C address of the switch. Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total number of switched ports[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Port # (Read-Only) Lists each switch port on the module. If the number of ports is greater than eight, then the additional ports are listed on subsequent screens. MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the hardware address assigned to each listed port. State (Read-[...]

Switch Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-65 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed. 5.18.2 Setting the Ag e Time T o set the Age T ime, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.19 ETHERNET FULL DUPLEX CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration screen, Figure 5-25 , allo ws the user to set ports 1 through 24 for either Standard Ethernet or Full Duplex operation and monitor each port to see whether or not it is ena[...]

Ethernet Full Duplex Configuration Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-67 The follo wing section explains each field of the Ethernet Full Duple x Configuration screen. PORT # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. OPERA TION MODE (T oggle) Allo ws the user to set the specified port to transmit and recei v[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide [1-12] , or [13-24] (Navigation K ey) When the Full Duplex Configuration screen displays, the current operation mode and status information are displayed for the first 12 ports. This field allo ws the user to step to a second screen for the same type of in[...]

Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-69 5.20 MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN The Module Specific Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-26 , allo ws the user to select one of five screens to configure ports or check system resources specific to the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25.[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-70 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-26 Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen The follo wing explains each field of the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen displays the amount of FLASH memory , DRAM, and NVRAM installed, detai[...]

Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-71 FLASH DO WNLO AD The FLASH Do wnload screen allo ws the user to force the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to do wnload a new image file to FLASH memory from a TFTP server . For details, refer to Section 5.23 . PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION The Port Redirect F[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.21 SYSTEM RESOURCES SCREEN The System Resources screen, Figure 5-27 , provides information concerning the processor , the amount of FLASH memory , DRAM, and NVRAM that is installed and ho w much of that memory is av ailable. Access the System Resources scre[...]

System Resources Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-73 Flash Memory Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of FLASH memory installed in the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 and ho w much is currently av ailable. DRAM Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amount of DRAM installed in the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 and ho w much of i[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.22 HIGH SPEED INTERFACE CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN (6E12X-26 ONLY) Access the High Speed Interface Configuration Menu screen from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arro w ke ys to highlight the HIGH SPEED INTERF A CE CONFIGURA TIO[...]

High Speed Interface Configuration Menu Screen (6E12X-26 Onl y) 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-75 Figure 5-28 High Speed Interface Configuration Screen for the 6E12X-26 The follo wing briefly explains each field of the High Speed Interf ace Configuration screen. P or t T ype (Read-Only) Displays the name of the int[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Current Oper . Mode (Read-only) This field displays the current operating mode of ports 25 and 26. Depending on the interface installed (100B ASE-FX or 100B ASE-TX) this field displays the follo wing: • W ith a 100B ASE-FX interface: 100Base-FX or 100Base[...]

High Speed Interface Configuration Menu Screen (6E12X-26 Onl y) 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-77 Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the de vice at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port (25 or 26) with an FE-100TX installed are [...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.22.3 Configuring an FE-100TX in P ort 25 or 26 In normal operation, a port (25 or 26) with an FE-100TX interface automatically establishes a link with the de vice at the other end of the segment and no user setup is required. Section 5.22.4 and Section 5.2[...]

Flash Download Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-79 3. Use the LEFT-ARROW key to move back to the Advertised Ability selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or disable. 4. Use the RIGHT-ARROW key to move across to the Enabled/Disabled field to the right of the selection. 5. Use the SPACE ba[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-80 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-29 Flash Download Screen The follo wing briefly explains each field of the Flash Do wnload screen: Download Method (Selectab le) This field toggles between TFTP , RUNTIME and BOOTP . If set for BOO TP , the module sends out a BootP request to dete[...]

Flash Download Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-81 Reboot After Download (Modifiab le when RUNTIME is chosen only) This field notifies the user that the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 will reboot after the do wnload is complete. If a R UNTIME Download is performed, this field toggles between YES and NO. If YES is select[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.23.1 Image File Download Using TFTP Set the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to do wnload to FLASH using TFTP as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP . 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP G[...]

Flash Download Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-83 5.23.2 Image File Download Using RUNTIME Set the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to do wnload to FLASH using R UNTIME as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select RUNTIME . 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reb[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-84 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.23.3 Image File Download Using BootP Set the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 to do wnload to FLASH using BootP as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field. 2. Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP . 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFT[...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-85 5.24 P OR T REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-30 , allo ws the user to set each one of the ports on the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 as a source or destination port. A port can be set to ha ve one or more destination ports. For[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-86 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-30 P or t Redirect Function Screen The follo wing definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Function screen: Source P ort (Read-only) Sho ws which ports are currently set as source ports. Destination P or t (Read-only) Sho ws whi[...]

P or t Redirect Function Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-87 Error s (T oggle) Allo ws the user to configure the source ports to either send errored frames to selected destination ports, or to drop errored frames, and send only v alid traf fic to the destination ports. The def ault setting of this field is [ON].[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-88 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 8. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored frames to the destination module(s) and port(s). OFF forces the errored fr[...]

Broadcast Suppression Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-89 5.25 BROADCAST SUPPRESSION SCREEN The Broadcast Suppression screen, Figure 5-31 , allo ws the user to set a desired limit of recei ve broadcast frames per port per second. Access the Broadcast Suppression screen from the Module Specific Configuration scree[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-90 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide The follo wing explains each field of the Broadcast Statistics screen: PORT # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. T otal RX (Read-Only) Displays the total number of broadcast frames recei ved. P eak Rate (Read-Only) Displays the number of broadca[...]

Module Statistics Menu Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-91 5.25.2 Setting the Reset Peak Switc h T o set the Reset Peak Switch field to YES or NO , proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak field for the selected port. 2. Press the SPACE bar to select YES or 3 NO . 3. Use the arrows ke[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-92 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure 5-32 Module Statistics Menu Screen The Module Statistics Menu screen displays the follo wing menu items: SWITCH ST A TISTICS The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames recei ved, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface. INT[...]

Switch Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-93 5.27 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-33 , lists the number of frames recei v ed, transmitted, filtered, and forw arded by each interf ace, including backplane interfaces. Access the Switch Statistics screen from the Module Statis[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-94 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames recei ved by the interf ace. Frames Txmtd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames transmitted by the interface. Frames Fltrd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames filtered by the interface. Frames F[...]

The Interface Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-95 5.28 THE INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 interfaces (ports 1 through 24 and F ast Ethernet Interface Modules and all backplane interfaces) with the except[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-96 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide The follo wing definitions explain each field of the Interf ace Statistics screen: Interface (Read-only) This field displays the Interface number for which statistics are currently being displayed. Figure 5-34 sho ws the Interface field displaying 1. This[...]

The Interface Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-97 OutOctets (Read-only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that hav e been transmitted from the interface. OutUnicast (Read-only) The OutUnicast field displays the total number of packets transmitted that were sent to a single address.[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-98 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Oper Status (Read-only) This field displays the current status of the interface. If this field displays “T esting”, no frames may be passed on this interface. MTU (Read-only) The MTU field displays the maximum frame size (in octets) that a frame may co[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-99 5.28.2 Using the Clear Counters Command T o reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS command. 2. Press ENTER, the counters for the selected interface ar[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-100 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide The follo wing definitions explain each field of the RMON Statistics screen: RMON Index (Read-only) This field displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are being sho wn. The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 ha ve an embedded RMON agent that gathe[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-101 Multicasts (Read-only) The Multicasts field displays the total number of good frames recei ved that were directed to a multicast address. The v alue of this field does not include frames directed to the broadcast address. CRC Align Error s (Read-only) This fie[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-102 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide T otal Octets (Read-only) This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) of data, including those in bad frames, recei ved on this interf ace. 64 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames including bad frames, recei ved that were 64 byt[...]

RMON Statistics Screen 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-103 5.29.1 Displaying RMON Statistics T o display the statistics for any inde x, proceed as follo ws: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Index [XX] field at the bottom of the screen. 2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL [delete] key to decrement)[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-104 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5.30 NETWORK T OOLS The Network T ools function resides on both the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 and allo ws the user to access and manage network de vices. Access the Network T ools screen by using the arrow ke ys to highlight the NETWORK T OOLS menu item in the M[...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-105 The commands are presented in the follo wing format: command: Syntax: Sho ws the required command format. It indicates where arguments, if an y , must be specified. Description: Briefly describes the command and its uses. Options: Lists any additional fields in the ap[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-106 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Each ARP cache entry lists the network interface that the de vice is connected to, the de vice’ s network addr ess or IP address, the de vice’ s physical addr ess or MA C address, and the media type of connection to the de vice. Media types are displayed[...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-107 bridge: Syntax: bridge [EN ABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] Description: The bridge command allo ws each bridge port to be enabled or disabled at the user’ s request, either one at a time or all at once. Specifying a single interface number will af fect the bridging status of[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-108 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide defroute: Syntax: defroute [interface number] [IP address] Description: The defroute command allo ws the user to view , set or delete the default IP route to a managed de vice through the specified interface. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> defroute [...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-109 netstat: Syntax: netstat [option] Description: The netstat command provides a display of general network statistics for the managed de vice. The netstat command must be used with one of the two display options. Options: -i Displays status and capability information for e[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-110 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: The reset command allo ws a soft reset of the de vice. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets. Options: Not Applicable Example: show: Syntax: sho w [PR O TOCOL] [T ABLE] Desc[...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-111 Options: Not Applicable Example: traceroute: Syntax: traceroute [IP address] Description: The traceroute command generates a TRA CER OUTE request to a specified IP address and provides a display of all ne xt-hop routers in the path to the de vice. If the device is not r[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-112 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide soft_reset: Syntax: soft_reset Description: This command restarts the software image, which restores the user configuration settings from NVRAM. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to ensure against unwanted resets. Options: Not Applicabl[...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-113 telnet: Syntax: telnet [IP address] [Port #] Description: The telnet command allo ws the user to communicate with another host (that supports T elnet connections) using the T elnet protocol. The user must specify the remote host using its IP address. The [IP address] fi[...]

Chapter 5: Local Management 5-114 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide link_trap: Syntax: link_trap [enable/disable/status] [POR T/all] Description: The link_trap command allo ws link traps to be enabled or disabled when specifying a single port, or simultaneously when specifying “all” or no ports. When one or all ports are[...]

Network T ools 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide 5-115 Options: enable, disable, status Example: 5.30.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done Description: The done command enables the user to exit from Network T ools and return to the Main Menu screen. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> atm_stp_state status Atm[...]

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6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6E132-25, 6E122-26, 6E133-25 and 6E123-26 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS A.2[...]

Appendix A: Specifications A-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT P OR TS 6E122-26 6E132-25 6E123-26 6E133-25 Ports 1 through 24 Ethernet (10B ASE-T compliant) with RJ45 type connectors. Slots for optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (ports 25 and 26) Slots accept three types of optional Fast Ethernet In[...]

COM P or t Pinout Assignments 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide A-3 A.5 COM P OR T PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. The COM port has the follo wing pin assignments: A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE Safety The 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 meet the safety [...]

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6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’ s Guide B-1 APPENDIX B FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3 SPECIFICATIONS The 6E12X-26 supports three Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules: • FE-100TX • FE-100FX • FE-100F3 This appendix provides the specifications for these modules. B.1 FE-100TX The FE-100TX uses an RJ45 connector supporting Categor[...]

Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-2 6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’ s Guide B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX sho wn in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed belo w . Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Cable T[...]

FE-100F3 6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’ s Guide B-3 B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 sho wn in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in T able B-2 below . Figure B-3 FE-100F3 Table B-2 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Bud[...]

Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 6E128-26, 6E138-25, 6E129-26 and 6E139-25 User’ s Guide[...]

6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide C-1 APPENDIX C MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS AND OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS This appendix cov ers the following items: • Required tools ( Section C.1 ) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches ( Section C.2 ) • Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interf ace Modules ( Section C.[...]

Appendix C: Mode Switch Bank Settings and Optional Installations C-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure C-1 sho ws the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. Figure C-1 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 Mode Switch Location/Component Lay out Switch definitions and positions are as follo ws: ?[...]

Setting the Mode Switch 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide C-3 • Switch 6 – After changing the position of switch 6 and restarting the module, the 6E12X-26 and 6E13X-25 request a ne w image do wnload until they either recei ve a ne w image or the RESET button on the front panel is pressed. When the RESET button is pressed[...]

Appendix C: Mode Switch Bank Settings and Optional Installations C-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-2 sho ws the location of the Fast Ethernet Interf ace Module connectors on the 6E12X-26 board for port slots 25 and 26. Figure C-2 Fast Ethernet Interface Mod[...]

Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide C-5 T o install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 25 or 26 of the 6E12X-26, proceed as follo ws: 1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet Interface Module will be installed. To remove a coverplate, ref[...]

Appendix C: Mode Switch Bank Settings and Optional Installations C-6 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Figure C-3 Coverplate Remo val 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. 3. Refer to Figure C-4 . Gently pull the faceplate of the host module forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules [...]

Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide C-7 Figure C-4 Installing the Fast Ethernet Interface Module 5. Press down firmly on the Fast Ethernet Interface Module until the pins slide all the way into the motherboard connector. Ensure that the Fast Ethernet Interface Module seats fl[...]

Appendix C: Mode Switch Bank Settings and Optional Installations C-8 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide[...]

6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Index-1 Numerics 100BASE-TX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-6, 3-8 requirements 2-2 802.1Q VLAN Configuration 5-14, 5-71 A Access policy 5-25, 5-58 B Broadcast Suppression screen 5-89, 5-90, 5-91 C Cable specifications 100BASE-FX MMF 2-2 100BASE-T network 2-2 100BASE-TX network 2-2 Ch[...]

Index Index-2 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide IP address 5-41, 5-45 IP Fragmentation 5-45, 5-57 MAC address 5-41 Management Mode 5-44, 5-52 module date 5-42 module time 5-42, 5-48, 5-49 Module Uptime 5-43 Operational Mode 5-43, 5-51 screen lock-out time 5-43, 5-50 screen refresh time 5-42, 5-50 subnet mask 5-18, 5-42, 5-46[...]

Index 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Index-3 defroute 5-107, 5-108 done 5-115 link_trap 5-114 netstat 5-109 ping 5-109 reset 5-110 show 5-110 soft_reset 5-111 telnet 5-113 traceroute 5-111, 5-113, 5-115 O Operational Mode 5-17 P Password screen 5-7 Peak switch utilization 5-73 Physical properties A-1 Port 5-53 Port Redire[...]

Index Index-4 6E122-26, 6E132-25, 6E123-26 and 6E133-25 User’ s Guide Subnet mask 5-16, 5-18, 5-42, 5-46 Switch address 5-63 Switch Configuration screen 5-62 Age Time 5-63 MAC address 5-64 Setting the Age Time 5-65 Setting the port status 5-65 Setting the STA 5-64 State 5-64 Status 5-64 Switch address 5-63 type of STA 5-63 Switch Statistics scree[...]