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ix SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE GPIM-01 AND GPIM-09 GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULES USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operat...

x DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial WayPO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Li...

xi Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................ xiiiTables ............................................................................................................................. xiv ABOUT THIS GUI...

xii 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS 2.1 SmartTrunk...................................................................................................... 2-1 2.2 10BASE-T Network ......................................................................................... 2-1 3 INSTALLATION 3.1 Required Tools ......

xiii Figures Figure Page 1-1 The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch ............................................................................................ 1-2 3-1 Installing an Interface Module ......................................................................................... 3-4 3-2 Straight Cable C...

xiv Tables Table Page 3-1 Contents of 6E233-49 SmartSwitch Carton..................................................................3-2 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs CPU, Receive, and Transmit Status ..................................................4-3 4-2 Fault Identification ......................................

xv About This Guide Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6E233-49 SmartSwitch 6000 Interface Module User’s Guide. This guide describes the SmartSwitch module and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to ...

Structure of This Guide xvi STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE This guide is organized as follows: Chapter 1 , Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes the features of the SmartSwitch module, and provides instructions for getting additional help. This chapter also includes a list of techn...

Related Documents xvii RELATED DOCUMENTS • SmartSwitch Series 6H202, 6H203, 6H252, 6H253, 6H258, 6H259, 6H262, 6E233, and 6E253 Local Management User’s Guide • 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 Overview and Setup Guide • Ethernet Technology Guide • Cabling Guide • 802.1Q VLAN User’s Guide • SmartTrunk User’s G...

Related Documents xviii DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document: NOTE Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. ! CAUTION Cau...

Introduction 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch 6000 device and provides information about how to obtain additional support from Cabletron Systems. 1.1 OVERVIEW The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch, shown in Figure 1-1 , is an Ethernet interface module for the Cabletron Systems ...

Overview Introduction 1-3 1.1.1 Connectivity The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch connects to Ethernet networks or workstations through the four RJ21 connectors on the front panel. These ports support Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters. The...

Overview 1-4 Introduction 1.1.4 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet Each switched Ethernet port on the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch can be configured to operate in Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE) mode. FDSE allows each port to provide up to 20 Mbps of bandwidth. 1.1.5 SmartTrunk SmartTrunk, also referred to ...

Overview Introduction 1-5 1.1.8 Port/VLAN Redirect Functions The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a troubleshooting tool used to map traffic from a single source port to a single destination port within the device. This feature allows frames, including those with erro...

Overview 1-6 Introduction 1.1.10 GARP Switch Operation Some or all ports on the switch may be activated to operate under the Generic Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) applications, GARP VLAN Registration Protocol (GVRP) and/or GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP). GARP is a protocol, or ...

Overview Introduction 1-7 1.1.14 Distributed Chassis Management From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis can be viewed as a single entity with a single IP address. Its systems management functions are distributed to all modules. The chassis can be managed using a single IP a...

Getting Help 1-8 Introduction 1.2 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one of the following methods: Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready: • Your Cabletron Systems service contract number • A descrip...

Network Requirements 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before installing the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the SmartTrunk feature ( Section 2.1 ) and the10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ( Section 2.2 ). The network installation must mee...

Installation 3-1 3 Installation This chapter provides the instructions required to install the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch. Follow the order of the sections listed below to ensure a proper installation: • Required tools ( Section 3.1 ) • Unpacking the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch ( Section 3.2 ) • Installing Optio...

Installing Options 3-2 Installation . 3.3 INSTALLING OPTIONS If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is to be installed with an optional HSIM, refer to the installation instructions shipped with the HSIM. The HSIM must be installed before the 6E233-49 is installed in the chassis. 3.4 INSTALLING THE 6E233-49 SMA...

Installing the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch into the 6C105 Chassis Installation 3-3 3. Locate the antistatic wrist strap shipped with the 6C105 chassis. Attach the antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and plug the cable from the antistatic wrist strap into the ESD grounding receptacle at the upper right cor...

Connecting to the Network Installation 3-5 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting unshielded twisted pair (UTP) segments to the modules. To make connections to an optional HSIM installed in the HSIM slot of a SmartSwitch, refer to the instructions shipped w...

Connecting to the Network Installation 3-7 Figure 3-3 Connection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter 3. Tighten the two screws on the RJ21 straight cable connector or RJ21 angle adapter, as applicable, to secure it to the device. 4. If using the RJ21 angle adapter, plug the RJ21 right-angled connector as s...

Completing the Installation 3-8 Installation b. Verify that the RJ21 connector associated with the twisted pair segment has 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...

Troubleshooting 4-1 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system ( Section 4.1 ) • Troubleshooting network and module operational problems ( Section 4.2 ) • Using the RESET button ( Section 4.3 ) 4.1 USING L...

Using LANVIEW Troubleshooting 4-3 NOTE NOTE NOTE NOTE The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the LED definition tables of this chapter indicate the following: Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse. Blinking indicates a steady LED pulse, (approximately 50% on, 50% off). Solid indicates a...

Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting 4-5 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch is not working properly, refer to Table 4-2 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-2 Fault Identification Symptom Possible Causes All...

Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting 4-7 Table 4-4 Firmware Troubleshooting Possible Cause Instruction Autobaud enabled. Press ENTER (RETURN) (may take up to four times). Terminal setup is not correct. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for setup procedures. Improper console cable pinou...

Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting 4-9 Table 4-6 Device Setup Troubleshooting Possible Causes Instruction The 6E233-49 SmartSwitch detect a looped condition. 1. Verify that Spanning Tree is enabled. Refer to the Local Management User’s Guide for instructions on setting the type of STA. 2. Rev...

Using the RESET Button 4-10 Troubleshooting 4.3 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button, located near the upper plastic locking tab of the module (refer to Figure 4-2 ), resets the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch processor without affecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-2 RESET Button To reset the 6E233-49 SmartSwitch p...

Specifications A-1 A Specifications This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6E233-49 SmartSwitch Interface Module. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 MODULE SPECIFICATIONS A.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES A.3 E...

Input/Output Ports A-2 Specifications A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS 6E233-49 Specifications A.5 COM PORT PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. Table A-1 shows the COM port pin assignments: A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipm...

Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings B-1 B Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools ( Section B.1 ) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches ( Section B.2 ) • Installing the SIMM ( Section B.3 ) ...

Setting the Mode Switches B-2 Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings Figure B-1 Module Mode Switch Location/Component Layout Switch definitions and positions are as follows: • Switches 1 through 4 – For Cabletron Systems use only. • Switch 5 – COM Port Autobaud. The default (OFF) posit...

SIMM Upgrade Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings B-3 • Switch 8 – Reset Password/Community Strings. Changing the position of this switch clears only the user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once the SmartSwitch resets, the passwords can either ...

SIMM Upgrade B-4 Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings B.3.2 Installing the DRAM SIMM To install a DRAM SIMM, refer to Figure B-3 and proceed as follows: 1. With the SIMM alignment notch oriented as shown in Figure B-3 , insert the SIMM down between the connector teeth. 2. Pivot the S...

Installing Optional High Speed Interface Modules Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings B-5 B.4 INSTALLING OPTIONAL HIGH SPEED INTERFACE MODULES Figure B-4 shows the location of the connector for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM). Figure B-4 HSIM Connector Location NOTE NO...

Index-1 Index Numerics 10BASE-T requirements 2-1 C Cable specifications 100BASE-T network 2-1 COM port pin assignments A-2 Connecting to the network 3-5 D Documents, related xvii E Environmental requirements A-1 I Installation Fast Ethernet Interface Module B-5 L LANVIEW LEDs 4-1 LDRAM installation ...