Page 3 - ONTENTS; ATM S
C ONTENTS A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 9 Conventions 10 Documentation 11 CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents 11 Related Documents 12 Documentation Road Map 13 Documentation Comments 14 Year 2000 Compliance 14 1 O VERVIEW CoreBuilder 7000 Family 16 CoreBuild...
Page 9 - The; Table 1; If you are looking for; The system power-up procedure and initial system checks
A BOUT T HIS G UIDE The CoreBuilder ® 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup Guide provides all the information you need for installing and powering up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in ATM networking environments. It is applicable for both the Base and Extended versions of the so...
Page 10 - Conventions; Icon; Table 3; Convention; Screen displays
10 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Conventions Table 2 and Table 3 list conventions that are used throughout this guide. How to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Chapter 6 How to use the Fast Setup procedure Chapter 6 Installing a redundant power supply Chapter 7 Installing a redundant switching ...
Page 11 - Documentation; CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents; Family ATM Switch; Commands; To remove the IP address, enter the following command:
Documentation 11 Documentation This section provides information about supporting documentation, including: ■ CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents ■ Related Documents ■ Documentation Road Map CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents The CD-ROM that comes with your system contains on-line...
Page 12 - CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide; Related Documents; Table 4; CoreBuilder 7000 Documentation; CoreBuilder 7000HD Switch Release Notes; Table 5; Related Documentation; -Port Board ATM Interface Card User Guide
12 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE ■ CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide This guide explains how to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. ■ CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Operations Guide This guide contains a detailed explanation of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Switch the...
Page 13 - The following table helps you locate the information you need.; DS-3 Interface Module Installation Guide; Document
Documentation 13 Documentation Road Map The following table helps you locate the information you need. DS-3 Interface Module Installation Guide DIA00DS-1AAA01 FastBUS Board User Guide DUA37FB-1AAA01 SuperStack II Switch 2700 Operation Guide DUA2700-0AAA02 SuperStack II Switch 2700 Installation &...
Page 14 - Please send e-mail comments about this guide to:
14 A BOUT T HIS G UIDE Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to us. They help us make our documentation more useful to you. Please send e-mail comments about this guide to: [email protected] Please include the following information when commenting: ■ Document T itle ■...
Page 15 - VERVIEW
1 O VERVIEW This chapter contains an overview of the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switches including: ■ CoreBuilder 7000 Family ■ Component Summary ■ Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch ■ Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch ■ Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family AT...
Page 16 - Switch
16 C HAPTER 1: O VERVIEW CoreBuilder 7000 Family The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches are modular, high-performance ATM switches designed to increase the capacity and manageability of enterprise networks. The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches allow you to scale your network performance to ext...
Page 17 - Component Summary; Figure 1; Components of the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch; Enclosure; Power Supplies
Component Summary 17 Component Summary Figure 1 shows the components of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. Figure 1 Components of the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Enclosure The housing for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch contains 2 slots for switching modules and 4 slots for interf...
Page 18 - Interface Module; Table 6; Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch; Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
18 C HAPTER 1: O VERVIEW The switching module is the core switching engine of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, controlling and monitoring passive backplane and ATM activity. The switching module has a control port for connection to a terminal, a management port for connection to a network man...
Page 19 - Starting up the; Table 7; Powering-on and Configuring the CoreBuilder 7000; Stage; Powering up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
Component Summary 19 Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is powered on and configured according to the stages shown in Table 7. Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is designed to meet the re...
Page 21 - This chapter describes how to unpack the CoreBuilder
2 U NPACKING I NSTRUCTIONS This chapter describes how to unpack the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch and contains the following topics: ■ Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch. ■ Taking Inventory Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Before unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 fa...
Page 22 - Taking Inventory; Check the packing slip for other items that you ordered.
22 C HAPTER 2: U NPACKING I NSTRUCTIONS Save the packaging in the event that you must return the CoreBuilder 7000 Family to 3Com or your distributor. Taking Inventory The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch package should contain the items described in the following list. Check these items against th...
Page 23 - WITCH; Safety Precautions
3 I NSTALLING A C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH This chapter contains instructions for installing the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch on a table top or in a distribution rack and making the necessary hardware connections. The topics covered in this chapter include: ■ Safety Precautions ...
Page 24 - Mesures de sécurité
24 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING A C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH ■ The system has a redundant power supply option. Disconnecting one power supply cord disconnects one power supply module only. To isolate the unit completely from the mains, disconnect all power supply cords. Vorsichtsmaßnahmen Le...
Page 25 - Preparation; The hardware kit contains:
Preparation 25 ■ Le CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch d'alimentation interne permet une sélection automatique de 100 -120 VAC ou 200-240 VAC, 60/50Hz comme stipulé sur le label de sécurité placé près de l'ouverture d'alimentation. Veiller à ce que le voltage du secteur soit bien compris entre les v...
Page 26 - Unit and Rack
26 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING A C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH To provide a firmer base for the unit, you can choose to attach four rubber feet to the switch chassis. Use the rubber feet and the four M4 x 8 Phillips screws included in the hardware kit. To insert the power supply, switching mod...
Page 27 - Distribution Rack Installation; Figure 2; Universal Mounting Hole Pattern
Distribution Rack Installation 27 Figure 2 Universal Mounting Hole Pattern 4 From the top of the universal mounting hole pattern, insert “G” clips in the holes designated for the unit model. 5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the right rail. Ensure that you start on the same hole space. You are now ready to...
Page 28 - Mounting the; The unit is now installed in the distribution rack.
28 C HAPTER 3: I NSTALLING A C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Once the distribution rack is ready, you can mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the rack. To mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the distribution rack: 1 ...
Page 30 - This section discusses the following topics:
30 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES Vorsichtsmaßnahmen Wenn Sie Ersatzteile handhaben, benutzen Sie immer ein Band am Handgelenk, daß gut geerdet ist. Das hilft vermeiden, daß das Ersatzteil durch elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt wird. Darüber hinaus sollte ein Mo...
Page 31 - Power Supply Module; Installing a Power
Power Supply Module 31 Installing a Power Supply Module To install a power supply module: 1 Orient the module so that its sides enter the guides on either side of the chassis slot. 2 Slide the module into the chassis until the face panel is flush with the enclosure. 3 Secure the screws on either sid...
Page 32 - Figure 3; Hot-Swapping a Redundant Power Supply; Switch Module; Installing a Switch
32 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES Figure 3 Hot-Swapping a Redundant Power Supply Switch Module The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch provides for a redundant switch module to ensure continued operation should the main switch module fail. For more information on the ...
Page 33 - Replacing a Switch; Tighten the card’s securing screws.
Switch Module 33 3 Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the selected slot and sliding the card until it stops. 4 Grab both inject handles and push them inward. This locks the card into the chassis. You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles. An audible...
Page 34 - Figure 4; Hot-Swapping a Switch Module or Interface Module; Setting up Switch; hardware redundancy
34 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES Figure 4 Hot-Swapping a Switch Module or Interface Module Setting up Switch Module Redundancy This section describes procedures for installing and setting up both a main and redundant switch module together. Two different setup proce...
Page 36 - General Description of the Procedure; Reboot the switch after one minute using the LMA menu.; Preparatory Steps; Carry out the following preparatory steps.
36 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES General Description of the Procedure The following is a general description of the procedure for orientation purposes only. When you perform the procedure, use the detailed steps in the following sections. 1 Install both switches in ...
Page 37 - Procedure Execution; To execute the CFGFRMAT.BAT file proceed as follows:; cfgfrmat com speed
Switch Module 37 2 Verify that at least one interface card of any type is installed in the CoreBuilder chassis in any interface card slots 3-6. Data is transferred between switch modules via a communications chip on an interface card. 3 Verify that the Ethernet management ports in both switches are ...
Page 38 - Hardware Redundancy Setup; The main menu appears.; NMS-Based LANE Redundancy Setup; Open the Backbone and Services W indow.
38 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES e Transfer the RS-232 cable to the service port of the redundant switch module. f Repeat step d) g Transfer the RS-232 cable to the console port of the main switch module. Hardware Redundancy Setup 2 Set up the main switch module usi...
Page 39 - The LECS ELAN database does not transfer automatically.; Verifying LANE Redundancy Setup
Switch Module 39 ELAN names you have selected. You will need them for setting up the other switch module. 13 When finished, close the Backbone and Services window. 14 Wait one minute to allow the LECS order database to transfer to the other switch module. The LECS ELAN database does not transfer aut...
Page 40 - The hardware and LANE redundancy procedure is finished.
40 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES This item could be done through the LMA but it is preferred to do so through the NMS since the LMA will not show any redundant LES that exists. 22 Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence: (1) SYS / (7) RBO. The purpose of this ...
Page 41 - -Port Interface Module; This section contains the following topics:; ATM Interface; Figure 5
4-Port Interface Module 41 4-Port Interface Module This section contains the following topics: ■ ATM Interface Daughter Cards ■ Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards ■ Installing a 4-Port Interface Module ■ Replacing a 4-Port Interface Module ATM Interface Daughter Cards Each of the four ATM i...
Page 43 - Installing the ATM; -Port ATM Interface Module
4-Port Interface Module 43 Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards The 4-port ATM interface module can hold up to four ATM interface daughter cards. The installation procedure of the 4-port ATM interface module comprises two stages. First, you install the ATM interface daughter cards in the 4-po...
Page 44 - Fan Tray; To replace the fan tray:
44 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES 4 Grab both inject handles and push them inward. This locks the card into the chassis. You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles. An audible “click” indicates that the connectors have engaged. 5 Tighten the card’s se...
Page 45 - Connecting to Network Devices; Connecting to an; Table 8; Power Budget for Various 3Com Products
Connecting to Network Devices 45 Four types of connections are required: ■ Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface ■ Connecting the Control Terminal ■ Connecting to the Ethernet Port ■ Connecting to the Power Source Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface To connect a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switc...
Page 46 - Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal.; Connecting to the; SM; Power Budget for Various 3Com Products (continued)
46 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES Connecting the Control Terminal The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch can be configured via the LMA using the Administration Console terminal (VT100) or terminal emulator (Windows). To connect a terminal to the CoreBuilder 7000 fami...
Page 47 - strain relief bracket per power cord
Connecting to Network Devices 47 In case you have installed a redundant switch module, its Ethernet port must also be connected directly to the Transcend NMS terminal. Another way of connecting the Ethernet port to an out-of-band Ethernet network is to connect it to a CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet/ATM I...
Page 48 - Plugging in the Unit; Plug the power cord into the power source.
48 C HAPTER 4: I NSTALLING AND C ONNECTING C ORE B UILDER M ODULES Plugging in the Unit To plug in the unit: 1 Plug the power cord into the power source. 2 Plug the other end of the cord into the AC inlet located in the topmost section of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch front panel. Make sure...
Page 49 - OWER; System States; System States and
5 P OWER -O N This chapter describes the system states of the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch including power-on and some basic diagnostic information to help you verify normal operation of your CoreBuilder system. This chapter describes the following topics: ■ System States ■ System Power-on ■...
Page 50 - Figure 9; Switching Module LEDs; Table 9; CoreBuilder System States
50 C HAPTER 5: P OWER -O N on the left side of the LED panel. Table 9 shows the correlation between the current system state and SYS LEDs display. For example, during normal operation the PWR LED is on, the FAIL LED is off and the ACT LED is flashing. The LEDs on the right side of the panel indicate...
Page 51 - Green; Description of Switching Module LEDs (continued)
System Power-on 51 System Power-on This section describes the stages of system power-on of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. Software Loading and Diagnostics Apply electrical power to the system by inserting the power cord in the power supply unit. The power supply indicator lights and the Cor...
Page 52 - Interface Module LEDs
52 C HAPTER 5: P OWER -O N Figure 10 Interface Module LEDs DS-3 Status LEDs The DS-3 status LEDs are found on the front panel of the DS-3 piggy. Table 13 lists the LEDs of the DS-3 piggy. Table 11 Description of Interface Module LEDs LED Color Description Source PWR (Power) Green DC power input acti...
Page 53 - -Port Interface Module LEDs; LED
4-Port Interface Module LEDs 53 Figure 11 DS-3 Status LEDs Table 13 DS-3 Status LEDs LED Color Description LOS Loss of Signal Green On: There is a signal on Rx (normal state). Off: No signal on Rx (problem with Rx). FERFFar End Rx Failure Signal Yellow On: FERF in incoming frames (the peer reports a...
Page 55 - ATM
6 C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH This chapter describes the initial configuration of the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch. Using the terminal connected to the control port, you log into the system and assign network addresses to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. T...
Page 56 - LMA Main Menu
56 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH To log in to the LMA: 1 Enter your access level (default is admin) 2 Enter your password After a successful login the LMA Main Menu is displayed as shown in Figure 12. Figure 12 LMA Main Menu Integrated Fast Setup This section d...
Page 57 - Integrated Fast Setup; Chassis-oriented Setup; potential
Integrated Fast Setup 57 In certain cases you will need to use the Fast Setup procedure of individual CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards, in addition to the Integrated Fast Setup procedure, to correctly configure your system. This section presents the Integrated Fast Setup of the CoreBuilder 7000 fami...
Page 58 - Setup Modes; A VLAN whose ATM connection is set to “No”
58 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH housed in the same CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis, overriding any existing admin VLAN names. Setup Modes The Integrated Fast Setup provides two setup modes: the “Full” setup mode and the “Switch” setup mode. Full Set...
Page 59 - Setting Special Parameters; Setup Procedure Sections
Integrated Fast Setup 59 If Full setup is selected, the parameters in the interface cards revert to their default values. Setting Special Parameters If one or more individual interface cards requires one of the special situations referred to in the previous section or needs to remain unaltered, you ...
Page 60 - Entering Data; To begin the Integrated Fast Setup process, select the menu item:; Integrated Fast Setup Procedure Navigation Aids; Back to previous section
60 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Entering Data The Integrated Fast Setup procedure runs sequentially through the relevant data for all of the sections, displaying a prompt for each data item and a default value. If you want to change the default, enter the desi...
Page 61 - Routing Mode Section; Special module configuration will be overridden by fast setup.
Integrated Fast Setup 61 Routing Mode Section In this section you are prompted to select PNNI or E-IISP as the routing protocol to be used. Enter 1 for PNNI or 0 for E-IISP. PNNI is available in version 4.5 extended only. Network Prefix Section In this section you are prompted for the network prefix...
Page 62 - PNNI Parameter Section; Network Prefix
62 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH PNNI Parameter Section If PNNI was selected as the routing mode, in this section you are prompted to enter the PNNI node level, i.e., the hierarchy level of the peer group to which it the node belongs. Enter a value in the range...
Page 63 - FastBUS Configuration Section; LECS Address
Integrated Fast Setup 63 In PNNI mode, this section is not relevant and an appropriate message is displayed. FastBUS Configuration Section This section prompts you to configure the FastBUS module. If no FastBUS module is installed, this section is skipped by the Integrated Fast Setup. To configure t...
Page 65 - Interface Type Section; Interface type
Integrated Fast Setup 65 Interface Type Section This section prompts you for the ATM interface type configuration of the ports on the Interface Modules which are installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis. There are four interface types: UNI, E-IISP, IISP and PNNI. The UNI type is n...
Page 66 - Repeat until you have specified all the IISP ports.; You may enter more than one address per port.
66 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH 3 The LMA automatically prompts you to enter ATM addresses for the ports that you have specified as IISP. These are ATM addresses of network devices that you want the IISP port to recognize for routing purposes. They are placed ...
Page 68 - Virtual Network Configuration Section; LE Client Configuration
68 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Virtual Network Configuration Section This section prompts you for the virtual network configuration. In this section, you assign Ethernet ports to the ELANs you entered in the LE Client Configuration section. The Ethernet ports...
Page 69 - The following shows a typical virtual network configuration.; Virtual Network Configuration Procedure Navigation Aids; Update all group items.
Integrated Fast Setup 69 Table 16 lists the short-cut characters you can use to move between sections of the Virtual Network Configuration procedure: The following shows a typical virtual network configuration. Table 16 Virtual Network Configuration Procedure Navigation Aids Type: To perform: }G Jum...
Page 71 - Admin VN Management Configuration Section; Admin VN Management Configuration
Integrated Fast Setup 71 Admin VN Management Configuration Section In this section you are prompted for the Admin VN Management Configuration parameters: IP address, slot IP address, NMS address, default gateway, and subnet mask. Enter values as appropriate. These parameters support an NMS (Network ...
Page 73 - Additional Switch Configuration; Configuring SVCs; Configuring a PVC
Additional Switch Configuration 73 Configuring SVCs CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches use standard UNI 3.0, 3.1 or 4.0 switched virtual channel (SVC). SVC mode can be used when CoreBuilder is in a backbone or workgroup topology, with PVC used whenever necessary. ILMI enables automatic address reg...
Page 74 - Statistics Available
74 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH information to the other ports (slave ports). For more information, see “Set and Save Clock Synchronization Mode” on page 120 in the Management Guide Viewing Network Statistics At any time after configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 ...
Page 75 - Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters; Configuration; Reset Signaling Statistics
Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 75 Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters This section discusses the configuration upload/download facility and includes the following topics: ■ Configuration Upload/Download ■ Organizing Configuration Files ■ Activating the Downloaded Configu...
Page 76 - Uploading Selected
76 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH You cannot upload or download configuration parameters to a switch card while it is installed as a redundant switch card. You need to remove the card from the chassis, install it in a different switch chassis as the active switc...
Page 77 - Perform the LMA menu command:
Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 77 Activating the Downloaded Configuration When the configuration files are downloaded into flash memory, they overwrite the previous information. The new parameters are not activated immediately, but rather after the next reboot when they are read fro...
Page 78 - Enter the IP address of the TFTP server:; Profile; Verify the success status of the upload by the LMA menu item:; Load process completed successfully.; Loading a Single Configuration Data Type; Select File type
78 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH 7<LECS Topology> 8<LECS Order List> 9<Other> Select File type: Enter the number of the type of configuration parameters you want to upload. For example, if you want to upload all configuration parameters, selec...
Page 79 - For loading a single item you can enter a full file name.; Loading the “Other” Data Type; Name of file to be uploaded:; Downloading the
Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 79 For loading a single item you can enter a full file name. 6 Start upload to 100.0.0.111, file name switch/cfg/box_prof.cfg, Box Profile (Y/N)? y Load process started.. . Loading the “Other” Data Type The “Other” item allows you to specify a file typ...
Page 80 - Warning: This action will disable set operations on the; Confirm the download.
80 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Select the appropriate card from the list—for example, if you want to download the configuration of the active switch card, select 1 from the menu. Make sure you select a type of card that matches the configuration data on the f...
Page 81 - Verify the success status of the download by the LMA menu item:; Loading Software; Utilities for Upload/Download; General flash utility
Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 81 Loading, file name switch/cfg/24_7_cfg.1, file type Box Profile Load process of file type Box Profile completed successfully 7 Verify the success status of the download by the LMA menu item: (1) SYS:\ (3) LOA: \(1) STS The download status is display...
Page 82 - Running a Batch File; Perform the menu item:; Returning to; Set debug flag to ON; Utility
82 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Running a Batch File To run a batch file (.bat) on your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, do the following: 1 Perform the menu item: (1) SYS \(3) LOA \(3) LCL \ 1 2 Reboot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. 3 Connect your...
Page 83 - Upgrading from E-IISP to PNNI; Family ATM Switches Management Guide
Upgrading from E-IISP to PNNI 83 Method 1 - Shift “O” 1 Reboot the switch 2 Within 3 seconds of rebooting press Shift “O” 3 Perform the menu item (1) SYS \(3) LOA \ (3) LCL \ 0 The system is now in operational mode. Method 2 - dbgoff.bat 1 Run the batch file dbgoff.bat: a Type dbgoff.bat b Type the ...
Page 84 - Migrating from E-IISP to PNNI
84 C HAPTER 6: C ONFIGURING THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Migrating from E-IISP to PNNI In order to migrate successfully to PNNI, the network manager must review the network address scheme that will be used. There are two possible approaches to implementing address change: ■ Deriving a...
Page 85 - CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Operations Guide.; Types of Power
7 R EDUNDANCY IN THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH This chapter describes power supply redundancy in the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch . The operation of each redundant device is described. For information on installing redundant devices, see Chapter 4. For further information on sw...
Page 86 - The CoreBuilder 7000 family power supplies are shown in Table 19.; CoreBuilder 7000 Family Power Supplies; CoreBuilder 7000 Redundant Switching Card
86 C HAPTER 7: R EDUNDANCY IN THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH The CoreBuilder 7000 family power supplies are shown in Table 19. Power Supply Operation Load Sharing The power supplies can operate in load-sharing mode; two 90A power supplies can produce up to 180A. Providing that the power...
Page 87 - Redundant Power Supply; ATM Physical Modules
Redundant Power Supply 87 CoreBuilder 7000HD Redundant Switching Card 3C37032 8.1 4-port and 8-port ATM Interface Cards CoreBuilder 7000 4-port ATM interface card with ■ 4 OC-3c multimode fiber interfaces 3C37052 5.4 CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with ■ 4 OC-3 multimode ATM interfaces ins...
Page 88 - Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards
88 C HAPTER 7: R EDUNDANCY IN THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH CoreBuilder 74XX Ethernet/ATM Interface Card 7400 Ethernet/ATM interface card with ■ 24 Ethernet ports (2 RJ-21 connectors) ■ ATM interface receptacle unoccupied 3C37400 4.5 7412 Ethernet/ATM Expansion Module with ■ 12 Etherne...
Page 89 - Required Power; Required Power Supply for Various Installations
Redundant Power Supply 89 Required Power Supply for Various CoreBuilder Installations Table 21, which is calculated from Table 20, shows the number of power supplies required (Single or Dual) for various CoreBuilder 7000 installations. The first column describes the particular combination of cards i...
Page 90 - Providing; The total power consumption of a single switching card; Other applications; X 7262 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card; Required Power Supply for Various Installations (continued)
90 C HAPTER 7: R EDUNDANCY IN THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH Providing Redundancy for Various Power Loads This section describes when redundant switch cards and redundant power supplies can be used in a CoreBuilder switch. In order to determine whether a redundant switch card and/or an ...
Page 91 - Power Supply; Enhanced Power Supply Specifications; ) Power Supply Specifications; Safety
Redundant Power Supply 91 Power Supply Specifications 90A AC Power Supply 40A DC Power Supply Table 22 CoreBuilder 7000 ( 3C37010A) Enhanced Power Supply Specifications Parameter Channel 1 Channel 2 Nominal output voltage (V) 5 12 Output voltage range (V) 5 +/- 5% 12 +/- 3% Maximum output current (A...
Page 92 - 0A DC Power Supply
92 C HAPTER 7: R EDUNDANCY IN THE C ORE B UILDER 7000 F AMILY ATM S WITCH 40A DC Power Supply Efficiency (%) 76 Max power input (W) 295 P.S Heat Dissipation (W) 71 Heat Dissipation (BTU) 1005 Table 24 CoreBuilder DC ( 3C37027 ) Power Supply Specifications Parameter Channel 1 Channel 2 Nominal output...
Page 93 - ROUBLESHOOTING; CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management; Recommended Action for Common Problems; ACT LED not blinking
8 T ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains how to troubleshoot specific problems you may encounter during power-on and system operation. It also shows how to perform related diagnostic tasks, such as replacing fuses or cleaning fiber optic cables. If you experience problems that are not addressed in t...
Page 94 - Recommended Action for Common Problems (continued); Safety Rules
94 C HAPTER 8: T ROUBLESHOOTING Power Supply Troubleshooting This section discusses common problems related to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch power supply. Interface Card fails If one of the interface cards fails, use the Initialize Interface (INI) option in the System (SYS) menu, Interface ...
Page 95 - Related Diagnostic Procedures; Safety Precautions for Fiber Optics Connectors; Diagnostic Procedures
Related Diagnostic Procedures 95 Related Diagnostic Procedures When troubleshooting problems occur, you may have to perform minor procedures to help correct the problem. These procedures are described below. For more complex operations on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, contact 3Com Technica...
Page 97 - Physical Dimensions
A ATM S WITCH FA/24 C ELL S WITCHING M ODULE S PECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions ■ Height: 38.8 cm (15.3 in) ■ Width: 3.81 cm (1.5 in) ■ Depth: 32.7 cm (12.8 in) ■ Weight: 1.7 kg (3.74 lb) Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature ■ 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F) Operating Humidity ■ 10 to 90% r...
Page 99 - ATM port OC-3-SC connector Multimode fiber
99 CoreBuilder Management and Interface Connectors Management ■ Management - RJ-45 - Standard Ethernet connector ■ Service - RS-232 - 9 pin D-type-standard DCE. ■ Control - RS-232 - 9 pin D-type standard DCE. Interfaces ■ ATM port OC-3-SC connector Multimode fiber ■ ATM port OC-3-SC connector Single...
Page 101 - Bodily Harm
B S AFETY I NFORMATION This appendix contains safety information about the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switchFA/24 Cell Switching Module, including: ■ Guidelines for avoiding bodily harm. ■ Guidelines for avoiding equipment damage. Bodily Harm To avoid bodily harm as well as possible damage to you...
Page 102 - Class 1 laser products include; Equipment Damage
102 A PPENDIX B: S AFETY I NFORMATION 3Com recommends that you do not look into the Laser while it is powered on, either by the naked eye or through any magnifying device. Class 1 laser products include ■ ATM Single Mode Interface (OC-3, OC12) ■ 8-Port Board ATM Interface Module ■ 4-Port Board ATM I...
Page 103 - Schäden am Gerät
Schäden am Gerät 103 ■ When handling replacement parts, 3Com recommends that you always use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground. This helps prevent the part from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. Additionally, when not in use, the module should be stored in an antistatic bag. ■ Cover ...
Page 105 - 000 family ATM switch site. This includes; Protective Grounding
C S ITE R EQUIREMENTS This appendix addresses the various requirements to be met when preparing the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch site. This includes the following elements: ■ Performing all necessary planning, ordering, installing, and maintenance. ■ When required, contacting the appropriate...
Page 106 - General; Maximum power consumption: 250 Watts
106 A PPENDIX C: S ITE R EQUIREMENTS ■ Power requirements: 115-Volts AC power, 15-Amp service receptacles, type N5/15 or NEMA 5-15R (for U.S.) or 220 Volts AC for Europe. Thermal Recommendations This sections contains recommendations for handling the heat generated by the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM...
Page 107 - Distribution Rack Requirements; Distribution racks; Mechanical; The following are distribution rack requirements:
Distribution Rack Requirements 107 ■ Ensure that all wiring closets have doors with locks to prevent unauthorized access. ■ Provide adequate overhead lighting in the wiring closet for easy maintenance. ■ Ensure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground. All metal racks, enclosures, boxes, and ra...
Page 108 - The rack should be made of steel.
108 A PPENDIX C: S ITE R EQUIREMENTS ■ Use an open style, 19-inch rack. The rack styles shown in Figure 16 facilitate easy maintenance and provide excellent ventilation. ■ The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern identified in IEC Standard 297. ■ The rack should be made of steel....
Page 109 - Cable Labeling and
D C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS This appendix addresses many aspects of installing optical fiber cabling to support the CoreBuilder ® 7000 family ATM switch environment. It also deals with modem cables and Ethernet and control cables for management. The following topics are covered: ■ Installing New Cablin...
Page 110 - make changes quickly; ATM Cabling; ATM Physical Layer Medium Dependent
110 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS ■ make changes quickly ■ isolate faults in the distribution system Consult the cabling system plan to set up the cable labeling and record keeping system best suited to the environment. Also consider the following recommendations: ■ Identify cables by securely...
Page 111 - Caring for Fiber Optic
ATM Cabling 111 3Com supports multi-mode fiber (MMF-PMD) 62.5/125 µm and Category one (1) single mode fiber (short reach) (SMF-PMD). When deciding whether to use multi-mode or single mode fiber, determine the maximum interstation distance (the distance from the CoreBuilder 7000 to any potential end ...
Page 112 - Standards; Standard Multi-mode Fiber Specification
112 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS Multi-mode Fiber Standards The MMF-PMD standards define the requirements for an ATM cable plant to support an interstation distance of up to 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) of multi-mode fiber. The cable plant includes all fiber optic components between any two comm...
Page 113 - Calculating Insertion; Maximum distance between nodes; Alternate Multi-mode Fiber Types
ATM Cabling 113 *Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced by other components such as connectors, splices, and the mating of unlike fiber types. Although some 2 km cable plants have a total attenuation of less than 11.0 dB, the 2 km interstation distance must be maintained...
Page 114 - Example; Typical Losses for Typical Connectors, Cables, and Splices; SC connector; cable loss
114 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS Example Suppose that a link consisting of one km of 62.5/125 fiber with a maximum attenuation rating of 1.75 dB/km is transmitting into one km of 50/125 fiber with a maximum attenuation rating of 3 dB/km. The fibers are joined using a fusion splice rated at 0....
Page 115 - Verifying Modal
ATM Cabling 115 Because the resulting value, 7.85, does not exceed the maximum attenuation value, no adjustments are needed in the types of fibers joined or how they are connected. The link meets all of the specifications of the MMF-PMD. Verifying Modal Bandwidth The bandwidth of an optical fiber is...
Page 116 - Comparing Fiber to; Single Mode Fiber Specifications; Both Categories
116 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS between any two communicating ATM devices and their connectors at each end. To determine whether the cable plant complies with the SMF-PMD standard, do the following: 1 Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to standard specifications, as descri...
Page 117 - Single Mode Fiber Specifications (continued)
ATM Cabling 117 * Maximum distances assume cable with one splice every 2.2 km with 0.3 dB loss each, and with no patch panels or mechanical splices. ** Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced by other components such as connectors, splices, and the mating of unlike fiber ...
Page 118 - Verifying Maximum; If a Category 2 transmitter is outputting to a Category 1; Ethernet Cabling; Follow these guidelines for 10BASE-T cabling:; Acceptable Cable Plants for Combination of Categories 1 and 2
118 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS Verifying Maximum Attenuation for Mixed Fibers If you mix Category 1 and Category 2 receivers and transmitters, use Table 30 to verify the maximum attenuation for each possible combination. *This combination is dispersion-limited rather than loss-limited. The ...
Page 119 - Use twisted-pair wire with an impedance between 85 and 115 ohms.; Cable Pinouts; Serial Port Pinouts
Ethernet Cabling 119 ■ Use two twisted-pairs for each link. ■ Use twisted-pair wire that is 22-26 AWG (0.5 millimeter) in diameter. ■ Use twisted-pair wire with an impedance between 85 and 115 ohms. ■ Make sure that the maximum twisted-pair link length from the system to any potential workstation lo...
Page 120 - Serial Port Pinout and Their Functions
120 A PPENDIX D: C ABLING R EQUIREMENTS Table 32 correlates the cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and a 9-pin and 25-pin PC-AT serial interface. Unspecified pins are unused. Table 33 correlates cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and a modem interface. Table 31 Serial Port Pinout and...
Page 121 - Cable Pinouts to a Modem Interface
Ethernet Cabling 121 Table 33 Cable Pinouts to a Modem Interface CoreBuilder 7000 Serial Port9-pin Male To Modem Port25-pin Male Screen Shell Shell Screen TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 8 4 CTS CTS 7 5 RTS DSR 4 6 DTR GND 5 7 GND RTS 1 8 DCD DTR 6 20 DSR
Page 123 - World Wide Web Site
E T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the most recent information, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com ...
Page 124 - Com FTP Site; anonymous; Com Bulletin Board; Country
124 A PPENDIX E: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT 3Com FTP Site Download drivers, patches, software, and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into your FTP client: ■ Hostna...
Page 125 - Support from Your Network Supplier; Access by Digital Modem; Call 3Com Facts using your Touch-Tone telephone:; Support from 3Com
Support from Your Network Supplier 125 Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 64 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, call the following number: 1 847 262 6000 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service The 3Com Facts automated fax servic...
Page 126 - Product model name, part number, and serial number; From the following countries, you may use the toll-free numbers:
126 A PPENDIX E: T ECHNICAL S UPPORT When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information ready: ■ Product model name, part number, and serial number ■ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels ■ Diagnostic error messages ■ Details about recent configuration c...
Page 127 - Returning Products for Repair; To obtain an authorization number, call or fax:; Latin America
Returning Products for Repair 127 Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain an authorization number. Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. To obtain an aut...
Page 129 - LOSSARY
G LOSSARY A ABR Available Bit Rate. An ATM layer service category for which the limiting ATM layer transfer characteristics provided by the network may change subsequent to connection establishment. address prefix A string of 0 or more bits up to a maximum of 152 bits that is the lead portion of one...
Page 131 - ), is defined as the difference between a cell’s expected
G LOSSARY 131 C call An association between two or more users or between a user and a network entity that is established by the use of network capabilities. This association may have zero or more connections. cell An ATM Layer protocol data unit (PDU) characterized by fixed, rather than variable, le...
Page 132 - Data Communications Equipment.
132 G LOSSARY connection- oriented communications A form of packet-switching that requires a predefined circuit from source to destination to be established before data can be transferred. crankback A mechanism used by ATM networks when a connection setup request is blocked. The path is rolled back ...
Page 133 - Clock that comes through an RX channel into an on-board port.
G LOSSARY 133 quality of service class makes use of explicit forward congestion indication. Ethernet A CSMA/CD, 10 Mbps, local area data network, developed by Xerox Corporation. It is one of the most popular baseband LANs in use. ELAN name The name assigned an ELAN (Emulated Local Area Network). ESI...
Page 134 - IEEE standard for bridging.
134 G LOSSARY IEEE 802.1D IEEE standard for bridging. IFC Communications Interface card communications is the communications protocol between the switch card and the installed interface cards. in-band Transmission of auxiliary information, e.g., management messages over the media also used by the sy...
Page 135 - Local management of a network device via a connected terminal.
G LOSSARY 135 LECS LAN Emulation Configuration Server. This is the set of functions that provides an edge device with information regarding the location of the other LAN Emulation Services, that is LES and BUS. LES LAN Emulation Server provides address resolution for the LECs within an Emulated LAN....
Page 136 - An address that matches one of a given node’s summary addresses.
136 G LOSSARY M MaxCR Maximum Cell Rate. This is the maximum capacity usable by connections belonging to the specified service category. MIB Management Information Base. A database of network management information that describes the specifics of individual network components. multicasting The trans...
Page 137 - Any connection between two nodes in the lowest level hierarchy.
G LOSSARY 137 out-of-band Transmission of auxiliary information e.g., management messages, over a medium other than that used by the system users. P peer group A set of logical nodes which are grouped for purposes of creating a routing hierarchy. PTSEs are exchanged among all members of the group. p...
Page 138 - A list of reachable addresses for any one node.
138 G LOSSARY Quality of Service (QoS) metrics Parameters that are defined by the network manager and include information on bandwidth, guaranteed cell delay, jitter, and other performance options available for establishing a new ATM connection. R reachability information A list of reachable address...
Page 141 - NDEX; Numbers
I NDEX 141 I NDEX Numbers 10Base-T cabling 11825-pin serial interface 1203Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 1243Com Knowledgebase Web Services 1233Com URL 1233ComFacts 1254-port interface card installing 43LEDs 52power consumption 87 8-port interface card power consumption 87 9-pin serial interf...
Page 147 - virtual LAN
I NDEX 147 setup 39 virtual LAN chassis-wide 57configuring 68 vorsichtsmaßnahmen 24 W wiring closet considerations 106temperature 106ventilation 106 World Wide Web (WWW) 123
Page 149 - Com Corporation L; IMITED
3Com Corporation L IMITED W ARRANTY The duration of the warranty for the CoreBuilder 7000/7000HD Chassis and Switch Engine is: Enhanced One-year Limited -— return to factory for free repair. One year warranty with 90 days of Advance Hardware Replacement service, subject to availability. The duration...
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