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 11 - Contents
ix Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features ....................................................................................................................... ... 1-1Related Manuals............................................................................................................ 1-7Ge...
Page 13 - Chapter 1; Introduction; Features
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction The 9E531-24 shown in Figure 1-1, is a 10BASE-FL Ethernet switching module for Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch 9000 chassis, providing 24 MT-RJ MMF ports. The 9E531-24 can be used to connect individual 10 BASE-FL user devices and servers. Features Connectivity The 9H532-24 c...
Page 19 - Related Manuals
1-7 Introduction Related Manuals The Cabletron Systems 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...
Page 20 - Getting Help
Introduction 1-8 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 description of the failu...
Page 21 - Chapter 2; Unpacking the Module; User Accessible Components
2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module Unpacking the Module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped.) 2. Remove the module from the plastic bag. Observe all precautions to prevent damage from El...
Page 23 - See the Cautions at the end of this table.
2-3 Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module An eight-position DIP switch is located on the module card as shown in Figure 2-1. The function of the switches are listed in Table 2-1. See the Cautions at the end of this table. Table 2-1. Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description 8 Clear Passwor...
Page 24 - Using DIP Switch 6
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module 2-4 Using DIP Switch 6 The purpose of DIP switch 6 is to force a Flash download from a BootP server through the EM-EPIM. The first step in this process is to configure the BootP server. Configurations of BootP servers can differ from platform to platform and fr...
Page 26 - Cabling Requirements
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module 2-6 The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-3.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, press th...
Page 27 - Chapter 3; Technical Overview; SmartSwitch Architecture
3-1 Chapter 3 Technical Overview SmartSwitch Architecture The SmartSwitch Architecture of the 9E531-24 module, as shown in Figure 3-1, is configurable for one of two modes of operation: traditional IEEE 802.1 switching, or SecureFast switching. The module supports only one of these modes of operatio...
Page 28 - System Management Buses
Technical Overview 3-2 Figure 3-1. Block Diagram System Management Buses There are two management channels within the SmartSwitch 9000 system: the SMB-1 and the SMB-10. These buses provide out-of-band management and inter-module management communication.
Page 29 - System Diagnostic Controller
3-3 Technical Overview SMB-1 Bus The SMB-1 is a 1 Mbps management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000. This bus is utilized by all diagnostic controllers in the system including connectivity modules, power supply modules and the environmental module. The SMB-1 transports inter-chassis informatio...
Page 30 - INB Interface
Technical Overview 3-4 INB Interface Each module attaches to both INB A and INB B and has two INB ASICs. The INB ASICs use 64-byte Ethernet frames for transmission onto the INBs at 66 MHz. The 9X5XX modules are fully compatible with the the first generation 9X4XX modules. The first generation module...
Page 31 - Chapter 4; LANVIEW LEDs
4-1 Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Figure 4-1 shows the LANVIEW LEDs of the 9E531-24 module. Figure 4-1. The 9E531-24 LANVIEW LEDs ETHERNET 9E531-24 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 System Status INB Transmit...
Page 35 - Chapter 5; Specifications; Technical Specifications
5-1 Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications CPUs PowerPCIntel i960 RISC based microprocessor Memory 8 MB Flash Memory (expandable to 16 MB)32 MB DRAM (local)4 MB Memory (Shared) Network Interface 24 MT-RJ multimode fiber ports - 10BASE-FL Performance Module Switch Fabric bandwidth 3.3 Gbps...
Page 36 - Regulatory Compliance; Physical
Specifications 5-2 Regulatory Compliance This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Service MTBF (MHBK-217E) >200,000 hrs. MTTR <0.5 hr. Physical Dimensions 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 3.0 W centimeters(13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) Weight Unit: 4.5...