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6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 have been made. The...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Guide ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................ 1-1 1.3 6H12X-08 Overview ...............
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 SmartSwitch 6000 Modules User’s Guide . This guide describes the 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 interface modules and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, troubl...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Chapter 3 , Installation , provides instructions on how to install the module in the chassis and connect segments to the device. Chapter 4 , Troubleshooting , details the 6H12X-08 LANVIEW LEDs that enable quick diagnosis of network/opera...
6H12X-08 Overview 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-3 1.3 6H12X-08 OVERVIEW The 6H12X-08 (the 6H128-08 is shown in Figure 1-1 ) is a Fast Ethernet interface module for the Cabletron Systems 6C105 chassis. The module has six switched fiber optic ports and two optional ports for Fast Ethernet Inter...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1.3.5 Remote Monitoring (RMON) The 6H12X-08 supports all Ethernet RMON groups, which include Statistics, Alarms, Events and History. These groups are enabled on all ports by default. Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor specific ex...
Local Management Features 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-7 1.3.9 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs The various conditions of the LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as important troubleshooting aids. They provide an easy way to observe the transmit and receive status of individual ports and overall network op...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1.4.4 SmartTrunk SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’ terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate, multiple physical...
Optional Features 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-9 Table 1-1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules P/N Description Application FE-100TX Uses RJ45 connector Supports Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling, which has an impedance of 85 to 111 ohms. FE-100FX Uses SC connector Supports multimo...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1.6 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 con...
Getting Help 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1-11 1.7 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this device or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready: • Your Cabletron Systems s...
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 1.8 RELATED MANUALS The following manuals may help the user to setup and manage the 6H12X-08: Cabletron Systems 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 Overview and Setup Guide Cabletron Systems Networking Guide Cabletron Systems Guide to Network Troubl...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Before installing the 6H12X-08 or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following: • SmartTrunk ( Section 2.1 ) • 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ( Sec...
Chapter 2: Network Requirements 2-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 2.3 100BASE-TX NETWORK The 6H12X-08, with an FE-100TX installed in ports 7 or 8, provides an RJ45 connection that supports UTP cabling with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. The device at the other end of the twisted pair seg...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter covers the required tools and instructions for installing the 6H12X-08 module into the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. Follow the order provided below to correctly install the 6H12X-08. • Unpacking the 6H12X-08 ( Section 3.1 ...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3. Carefully remove the module, which is wrapped in a non-conductive bag, from the shipping box. 4. Peel off the black and yellow tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the module. 5. Remove the module from the non-conductive bag....
Chapter 3: Installation 3-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure 3-1 Installing an Interface Module 1 2 3 4 5 PS1 PS2 PlasticLocking Tab Slot Number 2159-02 2159-01 7 8 COM CPU 6H128-08 FAST ENET 2 3 4 5 6 1 RESET Circuit Card Card Guides Metal Back-Panel Plastic Locking Tab 1 2 3 4 5 6
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3-5 3.4 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting fiber optic and twisted pair segments from the network or other devices to the 6H12X-08. Ports 1 through 6 have SC connectors for fiber. The 6H128-08 sup...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide c. Make sure that the fiber connection meets dB loss specifications for a 100BASE-FX link as specified in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide. d. See Section 5.19 for information on how to manage the connected port. If a link has not bee...
Connecting to the Network 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3-9 If a crossover is required, but crossover cabling is not available, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross over the RJ45 port. Figure 3-4 shows how to properly set the FE-100TX crossover switch. Figure 3-4 FE-100TX Crossove...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position. If a link has not been established, refer to Appendix B and Chapter 4 before contacting the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Refer to Section 1.7 for details. 3.4.3 C...
Chapter 3: Installation 3-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide a. Ensure that the power is turned on for the device at the other end of the link. b. Verify that the fiber strands between the applicable port on the 6H12X-08 and fiber optic device on the other end of the segment are properly crossed ...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system • Troubleshooting network and module operational problems • Using the RESET button For more troubleshooting informa...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs 2159-07 7 8 COM CPU 6H128-08 FAST ENET RESET CPU LED Receive (RX) Transmit (TX) 2 3 4 5 6 1 Receive (RX) Transmit (TX) 1 2 3 4 5 6
Using LANVIEW 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 4-3 Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color State Recommended Action CPU Off Power off. Power up chassis. Red Blinking. Hardware failure has occurred. Contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center. Solid. Resetting, normal power up reset. None. Amber Blin...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide TX (Transmit)LED for ports 1–6, also ports 7 and 8, with optional FE-100FX or FE-100F3 Off Port enabled, and no activity. Should flash green every 2 seconds indicating BPDUs being sent if STA is enabled and there is a valid link. 1. E...
FE-100TX LED 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 4-5 4.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX for the 6H12X-08 has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the receive LED allows the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module. The 10/100 ...
Chapter 4: Troubleshooting 4-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 4.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6H12X-08 is not working properly, refer to Table 4-4 for a checklist of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possib...
Using the RESET Button 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 6H12X-08 processor without affecting the NVRAM. Figure 4-3 RESET Button To reset the 6H12X-08 processor...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access 6H12X-08 Local Management, and how to use the Local Management screens and commands. This chapter also provides instructions for attaching an Uninterruptible Power Su...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide • Configure optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules installed in the 6H12X-08. • Clear NVRAM. There are three ways to access Local Management: • Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the 6H12X-08. • Remotely ...
Local Management Keyboard Conventions 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-3 5.2 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. Table 5-1 explains the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used. Table 5-1 Keyboard Conventions Key Function ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.3 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP Use one of the following 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 ter...
Management Terminal Setup 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-5 Figure 5-1 Management Terminal Connection 2364-10 1 2 3 4 5 PS1 PS2 FAST ENET 2 1 7 8 6E128-08 ETHERNET COM CPU 2 3 4 5 6 1 RESET COMPort 6H128-08 CPU RESET PC RJ45 COM Port RJ45-to-DB9 PC Adapter to PC UTP Cable with RJ45 Connectors 1...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.3.2 Management Terminal Setup Parameters Table 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal. Table 5-2 VT Terminal Setup Display Setup Menu Columns ->Controls ->Auto Wrap ->Scroll ->Text Cursor ->...
Management Terminal Setup 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-7 5.3.3 Telnet Connections Once the module or chassis has a valid IP address, the user can establish a Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on the network. Telnet connections to the 6H12X-08 require the communi...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-8 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Connection 5.4 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT Access to Local Management is controlled through the Local Management Password screen, Figure 5-3 . Whenever a connection is made to the 6H12X-08...
Accessing Local Management 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-9 Figure 5-3 Local Management Password Screen 2. Enter the Password and press ENTER. The default super-user access password is “public” or press ENTER. • If an invalid password is entered, the terminal beeps and the cursor returns to th...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-10 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.4.1 Navigating Local Management Screens The 6H12X-08 Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. The 6H12X-08 supports three modes ...
Accessing Local Management 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-11 \ Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy ModuleConfigurationMenu 2364_43 Module SpecificConfiguration Network Tools SmartTrunkConfiguration Port RedirectFunction Sy...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-12 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide \ Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy 5.4.2 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item. 2. Press ENTE...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-14 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 shows the Main Menu screen. Figure 5-7 Main Menu Screen The following explains each ...
Chassis Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-15 5.6 CHASSIS MENU SCREEN The Chassis Menu screen, Figure 5-8 , provides access to Local Management screens that allow you to configure and monitor operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, monitor the 6C105 environme...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-16 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to enter new, change, or review the community names used as access passwords for device management operation. Access is limited based on the password level of the ...
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-17 5.7 CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9 , allows the user to set the chassis date and time, screen refresh and lockout time, IP address, subnet mask, the Operational Mode of all modules install...
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-19 Screen Lockout Time (Modifiable) Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application displays a module’s screen while awaiting input or action from a user. For example, if the number 5 is entered in this fi...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-20 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.7.1 Setting the IP Address To set the IP address, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field. 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For exampl...
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-21 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 no...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-22 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.7.4 Setting the Chassis Time To set the chassis time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Time field. 2. Enter the time in a 24-hour format: HH:MM:SS. 3. Press ENTER to set the chassis clock...
Chassis Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-23 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the Event Message Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the e...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-24 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The warning screen in Figure 5-10 displays: Figure 5-10 Operational Mode Warning Screen 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES comm...
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-25 5.8 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to set community names. Community names act as passwords to Local/Remote Management and determine the level of security access to the 6C105. Access to t...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-26 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field: Community Name (Modifiable) Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6C105 management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to Local/R...
SNMP Community Names Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-27 5.8.1 Establishing Community Names The password used to access Local Management at the Password screen must have super-user access in order to view and edit the SNMP Community Names screen. Using a community name with read-only or r...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-28 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.9 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 6C105 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The Chassis SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-12 . Access the Cha...
SNMP Traps Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-29 Enable Traps (Toggle) 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 Trap Table To configure the Trap table, proceed as follows:...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-30 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.10 CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCREEN The Chassis Environmental screen allows the user to view chassis environmental information. To access the Chassis Environmental Information screen from the Chassis Configuration screen, use the arro...
Port Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-31 Chassis Fan Status (Read-Only) Displays the current status of the 6C105 fan tray. This field displays either “Normal”, “Fault”, or “Not Installed”. 5.11 PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14 ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-32 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide To access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Chassis Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and press ENTER. The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14 , displays. Figure 5-14 P...
Port Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-33 Remap Errors (Read-only) Displays whether the corresponding source modules and ports are configured to send errored frames to the destination modules and ports, or to drop all errored frames before forwarding traffic. Source Modul...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-34 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.11.1 Displaying the Source and Destination Entries There can be more than one Port Redirect Function screen depending on the number of port redirect entries. Each screen displays up to ten port redirect entries. If there is more t...
Module Selection Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-35 8. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate interface number for the destination interface. 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 10. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press ENTE...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-36 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure 5-15 Module Selection Screen The following explains each Module Selection screen field as shown in Figure 5-15 . SLOT # (Selectable) The module number displays the slot number in which the module is installed. The module numb...
Module Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-37 5.12.1 Selecting a Module To select an individual module to perform Local Management functions, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired module number in the SLOT # field. 2. Press ENTER, the applicable Module Menu ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-38 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide The following explains each Module Menu screen field as shown in Figure 5-16 : MODULE CONFIGURATION The Module Configuration screen provides access to the Local Management screens that are used to configure the 6H12X-08, and also to...
Module Configuration Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-39 To access the Module Configuration Menu screen from the Module Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE CONFIGURATION menu item and press ENTER. The Module Configuration screen displays. Figure 5-17 Module Config...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-40 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide SNMP TRAPS The SNMP Traps screen provides display and configuration access to the table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community names. For details, refer to Section 5.17 . SWITCH CONFIGURATION The Switch ...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-41 Figure 5-18 General Configuration Screen The following briefly explains each General Configuration screen field: MAC Address (Read-Only) Displays the base physical address of the module. IP Address (Modifiable) This display allows ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-42 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Default Gateway (Modifiable) Displays the default gateway for the 6H12X-08. This field is not defined until an appropriate value is entered. For details about why and how to set the default gateway, refer to Section 5.15.3 . TFTP Ga...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-44 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Application (Toggle) Displays the application set for the COM port. This field allows you to set the application that the COM port will support, which includes: • Local Management (LM) via a terminal or modem connection • Uninterrup...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-45 2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation (DDN) format. For example: 134.141.79.120 3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the IP address field. If th...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-46 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the 6H12X-08 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the 6H12X-08 must be changed from its default. To change the subnet ma...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-47 3. Press ENTER. If the default gateway entered is a valid format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the Default Gateway field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID DEFAULT GATEWAY OR FORMAT ENTER...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-48 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.15.5 Setting the Module Date The modules are year 2000 compliant, so the module date may be set beyond the year 1999. To set the module date, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Date field. 2...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-49 3. Press ENTER to set the module time 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 valid format, the Event Message Line at...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-50 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.15.8 Setting the Screen Lockout Time The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of 15 minutes. To set a new lockout time, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Locko...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-51 2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode, (802.1D SWITCHING, 802.1Q SWITCHING, or SECURE FAST VLAN). 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The warni...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-52 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. Then press ENTER. The warning screen shown back in Figure 5-19 displays. 4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER. The change...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-53 Figure 5-20 COM Port Warning Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES. Press ENTER. ! CAUTION If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set on the module or chassis, the message shown in Figure 5-20 displays. ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-54 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.11.1 , Changing the Com Port Application . If you DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press ENTER.When the message “SAVED OK” ...
General Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-55 5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits you made are saved. 5.15.12 Clearing NVRAM Clearing NVRAM allows the user to clear all user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM. Clear NVRAM as fol...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-56 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5. Press YES and the message “CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays. The 6H12X-08 will clear NVRAM and reboot. All user-entered parameters default to factory settings. 5.15.13 Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation To enable ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-60 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.17 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN Since the 6H12X-08 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes. The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-23 . Access the SNMP Tr...
SNMP Traps Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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 (Toggle) Enables transmission of the traps to the network management...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-62 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 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. To access the Switch Configuration screen from the Module Configuration M...
Switch Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-63 Figure 5-24 Switch Configuration Screen The following describes each field of the Switch Configuration screen: Switch Address (Read-Only) Displays the base MAC address of the switch. Number of Ports (Read-Only) Displays the total nu...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-64 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Age Time (sec) (Modifiable) Allows the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the 6H12X-08 will keep an address in its switch table before discarding it. The modules will discard an address from their switch table if they do no...
Switch Configuration Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-65 5.18.1 Setting the STA The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) setting allows the user to set the method that the switches use to decide which is the controller (Root) switch when two or more switches are in parallel. The available select...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-66 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.18.3 Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status To set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port. 2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either ENABLED o...
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-67 Figure 5-25 Ethernet Interface Configuration Screen for the 6H12X-08 The following section briefly explains each field of the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen: Port Num (Read-only) Displays the port number of the front p...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-68 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Current Oper. Mode (Read-only) This field displays the current operating mode of a port. Depending on the interface installed (100BASE-FX or 100BASE-TX), this field displays the following: • 100Base-TX interface – Auto-Neg, Unknown ...
Ethernet Interface Configuration 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-69 Advertised Ability (Selectable) During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the device at the other end of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port with an FE-100TX installed are 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-70 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.19.2 Configuring an FE-100TX Interface In normal operation, a port with an FE-100TX interface automatically establishes a link with the device at the other end of the segment and no user setup is required. Section 5.19.3 and Secti...
Module Specific Configuration Menu 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-71 4. Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER. 5. 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. Continue this pro...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-72 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen: SYSTEM RESOURCES The System Resources screen provides processor and FLASH memory information on the 6H12X-08, and allows Peak ...
System Resources Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-73 Figure 5-27 System Resources Screen The following briefly explains each field of the System Resources screen. CPU Type (Read-only) Indicates the microprocessor used in the 6H12X-08. Flash Memory Installed (Read-only) Indicates the amoun...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-74 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Peak Switch Utilization (Read-only) Shows the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity, since last reset. Reset Peak Switch Utilization (Toggle) Allows the user to reset the Peak Switch Utilization field. The switch may be set ...
Flash Download Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-75 To access the Flash Download screen from the Module Specific Configuration screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the FLASH DOWNLOAD menu item and press ENTER. The Flash Download screen displays. Figure 5-28 Flash Download Screen The fol...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-76 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Reboot After Download (Modifiable only when RUNTIME is chosen) This field notifies the user that the 6H12X-08 will reboot after the download is complete. If a RUNTIME Download is performed this field toggles between YES and NO. If Y...
Flash Download Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-77 4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the General Configuration screen). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field. 6....
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-78 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format. For example: 134.141.79.121 9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field. 10. Enter the complete path and file name of the image stored on the downl...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-80 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure 5-29 Port Redirect Function Screen The following definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect Function screen: Source Port (Read-only) Shows which ports are currently set as source ports. Destination Port (Read...
Port Redirect Function Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-81 Errors (Toggle) Allows the user to configure the source ports to either send errored frames to selected destination ports, or to drop errored frames, and send only valid traffic to the destination ports. The default setting of thi...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-82 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field. 6. 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 and valid traffic to the destination mod...
Broadcast Suppression Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-83 Figure 5-30 Broadcast Suppression Screen The following explains each field of the Broadcast Suppression screen: Port # (Read-only) Identifies the number of the port. Total RX (Read-Only) Displays the total number of broadcast frame...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-84 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.24.1 Setting the Threshold To set the Threshold, proceed as follows: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected port. 2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit in increments of 10 (for example, 10, ...
Module Statistics Menu Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-85 To access the Module Statistics Menu from the Module Menu screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE STATISTICS menu item and press ENTER. The Module Statistics Menu screen displays. Figure 5-31 Module Statistics Menu Scre...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-86 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.26 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-32 , lists the number of frames received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface, including backplane interfaces. To access the Switch Statistics s...
Switch Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-87 The Switch Statistics screen displays the following fields: Port # (Read-Only) Identifies the port number. Frames Rcvd (Read-Only) Displays the number of frames received by the port. Frames Txmtd (Read-Only) Displays the number of fram...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-88 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.27 INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN The Interface Statistics screen is used to gather MIB-II statistics for all of the 6H12X-08 interfaces (ports 1 through 6, optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, and all backplane interfaces). To ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-90 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide OutNonUnicast (Read-only) This field displays the total number of frames transmitted to a broadcast or multicast address. OutDiscards (Read-only) The OutDiscards field displays the total number of outbound frames that were discarded...
Interface Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-91 Link Status (Read-only) This field displays the current link status of the interface. This field will read either “Link” or “No Link”. Duplex Mode (Read-only) This field indicates whether the interface is operating in normal or full...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-92 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.28 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN RMON statistics for each interface, on a interface-by-interface basis, are viewed through the RMON Statistics screen shown in Figure 5-34 . To access the RMON Statistics screen, use the arrow keys to high...
RMON Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-93 Data Source (Read-only) This field displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being displayed on the screen. Figure 5-34 shows that the data source for this RMON index is Interface 1 (Port 1) by displaying the name IfIn...
RMON Statistics Screen 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-95 128 - 255 Octets (Read-only) Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that were between 128 and 255 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes). 256 - 511 Octets (Read-only) Displays the t...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-96 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.28.2 Using the Clear Counters Command To reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field. 2. Press ENTER, the counters f...
Network Tools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-97 The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands. Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be executed at the Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required extensions, and pressing ENTER. There ...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-98 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.29.1 Built-In Commands The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the LM managed device or devices being accessed through Network Tools. arp: Syntax: arp [options] Description: The arp command provides acce...
Network Tools 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5-99 Example: bridge: Syntax: bridge [ENABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL] Description: The bridge command allows 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 a...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-102 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide reset: Syntax: reset Description: The reset command allows a soft reset of the device. The user will be queried to confirm the reset command to insure against unwanted resets. Options: Not Applicable Example: show: Syntax: show [PR...
Chapter 5: Local Management 5-106 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide 5.29.2 Special Commands done, quit, exit: Syntax: done Description: The done command enables the user to exit from Network Tools and return to the Main Menu screen. Options: Not Applicable Example: -> done 051472
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATION...
Appendix A: Specifications A-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 Specifications A.5 COM PORT PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. The COM port has the following pin assignm...
Regulatory Compliance 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide A-3 A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950 and 73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility FCC Part 15, EN 5008...
FE-100FX 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide B-3 B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX shown in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed below. Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Cable Type Worst Case Budget Typical...
Appendix B: FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications B-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 shown in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in Table B-2 below. Figure B-3 FE-100F3...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide C-1 APPENDIX C OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools ( Section C.1 ) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches ( Section C.2 ) • Installing optional Fast Ethernet Interface M...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure C-1 shows the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. Figure C-1 6H12X-08 Mode Switch Location/Component Layout Switch definitions and positions are as f...
Setting the Mode Switch 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide C-3 • Switch 7 – Clear NVRAM. Changing the position of this switch resets NVRAM on either the next power up or the next operation of the front panel RESET switch. ALL user entered parameters, such as IP addresses, subnet masks, SNMP traps, a...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-4 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULES Figure C-2 shows the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module connectors on the 6H12X-08 board for port slots 7 and 8. Figure C-2 Fast...
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide C-5 To install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 7 or 8 of the 6H12X-08, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet Interface Module will be installed. To r...
Appendix C: Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings C-6 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Figure C-3 Coverplate Removal 2. Remove the screw from the rear standoff. Save the screw. 3. See Figure C-4 . Gently pull the faceplate of the 6H12X-08 forward to allow room for the Fast Ethernet ...
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide C-7 4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard connector. See Caution below. Figure C-4 Installing the Fast Ethern...
6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Index-1 INDEX Numerics 100BASE-FX cable length 2-2 10BASE-T connection 3-5, 3-8 802.1Q VLAN configuration 5-16 A Access policy 5-26, 5-58 B Broadcast Suppression Screen 5-82, 5-83 C Cable specifications 100BASE-FX MMF 2-2100BASE-TX network 2-2 chassis date 5-18Chas...
Index Index-2 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide H Help 1-11 related manuals 1-12 I Installation Fast Ethernet Interface Module C-4 IP address 5-17, 5-41, 5-44 setting 5-20 IP Fragmentation 5-44 K Keyboard conventions 5-3 L LANVIEW LEDs 4-1Local Management exiting 5-12TELNET 5-4, 5-7 M MAC Address 5...
Index 6H128-08 and 6H129-08 User’s Guide Index-3 DRAM installed 5-73Flash memory installed 5-73NVRAM installed 5-73peak switch utilization 5-74reset peak switch utilization 5-74 T Trap table configuration 5-29, 5-61Traps 5-29Troubleshooting 4-1 checklist 4-6 U Uninterruptible Power Supply COM config...
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