Page 3 - Notice
i Notice 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 hardware, firmware, or soft...
Page 4 - FCC Notice; DOC Notice
Notice ii FCC Notice This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOT...
Page 5 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Networking Equipment, for use in a
iii Notice 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 5005Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representative Address: Cabletron Sy...
Page 7 - Contents; Chapter 1
v Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features........................................................................................................................... 1-2Related Manuals ............................................................................................................ 1-4Get...
Page 8 - Chapter 4
Contents vi Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 5-1 CPU .................................................................................................................
Page 9 - Introduction
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction The 9A426-02 ATM Module is a hardware-based switching module that supports multiple interfaces simultaneously. The module’s interconnecting interfaces include: • Up to two front panel ATM interfaces via user-installed ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs) • A fixed interface ...
Page 10 - Features
Introduction 1-2 Conversely, canonical frames destined for the FNB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 backplane are converted into FDDI packets via the 9A426-02 Module’s FDDI Network Interface Block (FNIB), and then forwarded onto the FNB. Canonical frames destined for the INB bus on the SmartSwitch 9000 b...
Page 12 - Related Manuals; Getting Help
Introduction 1-4 Related Manuals The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and technical data contained in this manual. SmartSwitch 9000 Installation Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9C300-1 Environmental Module User ’s Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9C214-1 AC Power Supply User ’s Guide IN...
Page 13 - Chapter 2; Unpacking the Module; The Module’s Physical Layout
2-1 Chapter 2 Preparing and Installingthe 9A426-02 Module This chapter describes the physical layout of the 9A426-02 Module and explains how to prepare and install the module in a SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. Unpacking the Module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and p...
Page 16 - SRAM SIMMs; Installing an APIM in the 9A426-02 Module
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2-4 SRAM SIMMs Each front panel port on the 9A426-02 Module is equipped with two megabytes of Static Random Access Memory(SRAM). To increase the SRAM of a front panel port, install the SRAM SIMM from the ATM Memory Upgrade Kit (ATM-MEM-UGK) in the port’s ...
Page 17 - Unpacking an APIM; Removing the 9A426-02 Module’s ATM-Port Retaining Plate
2-5 Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Unpacking an APIM 1. Remove the APIM from the shipping box. (Save the box and packing materials in the event the APIM must be reshipped.) 2. Remove the APIM from the non-conductive bag. 3. Examine the APIM and check for damage. If damage exists, DO NO...
Page 19 - Inserting an APIM into the 9A426-02 Module
2-7 Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the two flathead securing screws (see Figure 2-5). Set the screws aside. 4. Remove the ATM-Port Retaining Plate. Set the plate aside. Figure 2-5. Removing the ATM-Port Retaining Plate Inserting an APIM into...
Page 20 - Attaching the 9A426-02 Module’s ATM-Port Retaining Plate
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2-8 Figure 2-6. Attaching an APIM to a 9A426-02 Module 7. Press down gently on the APIM to lock its female connector into the 9A426-02 Module’s male connector. 8. Secure the APIM to the module: Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach four round-head scr...
Page 21 - You can access the DIP switch without
2-9 Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module Figure 2-7. Attaching the ATM-Port Retaining Plate to the 9A426-02 Module User-Accessible Components on the Module’s Daughterboard The user accessible components on the module’s daughterboard are located on the underside of the daughterboard. These co...
Page 22 - DIP Switch
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2-10 DIP Switch An eight-position DIP switch is located on the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-8. The functions of the switches are listed in Table 2-1. Figure 2-8. Location of DIP Switch on the 9A426-02 Module’s Daughterboard 8 6 4 2 7 5 3 1 ...
Page 24 - Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2-12 Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard To remove the module’s daughterboard from the motherboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, flat surface. Position the module so that the module’s front (faceplate) is to the...
Page 30 - The Reset Switch
Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 2-18 The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-12. Use the reset switch to reset the module’s processor, shutdown (power down) the module, and/or restart the module. • To reset the module’s i960 processor,...
Page 31 - Chapter 3; Operation
3-1 Chapter 3 Operation The 9A426-02 Module has three fixed network interface connections: the module’s two front panel ATM ports, and the module’s INB interface each connect to the module’s SmartSwitch ASIC core. In addition to fixed interface connections, the module offers a user-configurable FNB ...
Page 33 - LAN Emulation
3-3 Operation LAN Emulation The 9A426-02 Module interconnects LANs over an ATM network through a method known as LAN Emulation. LAN Emulation, or LANE, is a method that makes a connection-orientated ATM network look and behave like a shared connectionless Ethernet or Token Ring LAN Segment. Unlike o...
Page 34 - System Diagnostic Controller
Operation 3-4 SMB-10 Bus The SMB-10 is a 10Mbs management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000 which is also used for inter-chassis communication of modules as well as serving as an out-of-band management channel into the SmartSwitch 9000. The SMB-10 is externalized from the chassis via an option...
Page 35 - FDDI Network Interface Block
3-5 Operation FDDI Network Interface Block The 9A426-02 Module’s FNB Interface includes an FDDI Network Interface Block (FNIB). Canonical frames processed by the module’s SmartSwitch ASIC core that are destined for one of the two FNBs on the SmartSwitch 9000’s backplane are first converted by the FN...
Page 43 - Chapter 5; Specifications; Technical Specifications; CPU; Memory
5-1 Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications CPU Intel i960 RISC-based microprocessor Memory Main Memory: 16 Mb standard (expandable) Flash Memory: 4 Mb standard (expandable) Address Table Size 16,000 entries (expandable) Power 100 - 125 VAC or 200 - 250 VAC @ 50 - 60 Hz Network Interfaces ...
Page 44 - Standards; Safety
Specifications 5-2 Standards ATM Forum UNI v3.0/3.1ITU I.361 ATM LayerQ.2931LAN Emulation v1.0 Safety This equipment meets the safety requirements of: UL 1950CSA C22.2 No. 950 EN 60950IEC 950 The EMI Requirements of: • FCC Part 15 Class A • EN 55022 Class A • VCCI Class I The EMC requirements of: • ...
Page 45 - Physical; Dimensions
5-3 Specifications Physical Dimensions 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 6.0 W centimeters(13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) Weight Unit: 4.525 kgs. (10 lbs.) Shipping: <6.787 kgs. (15 lbs.) Environment Operating Temperature: +5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F) Storage Temperature: -30 to 90° C (-22° to 164° F) Relative ...