Page 3 - HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide; NOTICE; FCC NOTICE
HSIM-A6DP 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 hardware, f...
Page 9 - CONTENTS
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 Overview.........................................
Page 10 - 0 Using the RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS
Contents viii HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.8 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ............................3-153.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields ............3-16 3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status .....................................3-18 3.8.3 Setting the Primary Port ...............
Page 13 - CHAPTER 1; Welcome to the Cabletron Systems; manual provides the following information:
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide . This manual provides the following information: • Describes HSIM-A6DP features • Explains how to install the HSIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub • Outlines spec...
Page 14 - USING THIS MANUAL; Chapter 1; Introduction; Chapter 2; Installation; Chapter 3; Local Management; Chapter 4; LANVIEW LEDs; Appendix A; APIM Specifications; DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS; Note; Caution
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual...
Page 15 - OVERVIEW; , details all of the APIMs available for; MIB Support; Getting Help; LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
Overview HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-3 1.3 OVERVIEW The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub to include remote uplink capability. It allows remote connectivity using ATM technology. Two APIMs can be installed in the HSIM-A6DP, to provide redun...
Page 16 - SPECIFICATIONS; Environment; Operating Temperature:; Regulatory Compliance; RELATED MANUALS
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements for the HSIM-A6DP. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. Environment Operating Temperature: 5 ° C ...
Page 17 - GETTING HELP; Your Cabletron Systems service contract number; Service and Support
Getting Help HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 1-5 1.7 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, ha...
Page 19 - CHAPTER 2; This chapter contains instructions for the following tasks:; UNPACKING THE HSIM; Unpack the HSIM as follows:
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the following tasks: • Unpacking the HSIM ( Section 2.1 ) • Installing APIMs ( Section 2.2 ) • Installing an HSIM ( Section 2.3 ) To install the HSIM and APIMs, you need the following tools: • Antistatic wrist s...
Page 20 - INSTALLING APIMs; To install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP, refer to; Removing the APIM Coverplate; Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING APIMs To install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP, refer to Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2 and perform the following steps: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package). 2. Remove and sav...
Page 21 - Installing an APIM; Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in
Installing APIMs HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-3 Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM 5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs. 6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 3 . 7. Reattach the faceplate to the HSI...
Page 22 - INSTALLING AN HSIM; To install an HSIM-A6DP in a module that supports HSIM technology:
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIM You can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports HSIM technology (e.g., 2E42-27, 6E132-25). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron Systems device to ensure that the...
Page 23 - Removing the HSIM Coverplate
Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-5 Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Coverplate Standoff Screws Faceplate Mounting Screws Coverplate 207735
Page 24 - Installing the HSIM-A6DP; Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP 7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4 . 8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the module. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all...
Page 25 - Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub; In
Installing an HSIM HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 2-7 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6 . 12. Reinstall the module in the chassis. 13. Reattach the network cabling to the module. 14. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP using Local Managemen...
Page 26 - Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in Step 5 . 11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs using the screws saved in Step 6 . 1...
Page 27 - CHAPTER 3; Installation of an APIM in the HSIM-A6DP
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to view current ATM connections, configure Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), configure LAN Emulation Clients (LECs), view Emulated LAN (ELAN) properties, perform searches of the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache, configure bandwi...
Page 28 - explains the keyboard conventions used in this; Keyboard Conventions
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONS All key names appear in this manual as capital letters. For example, the Enter key appears as ENTER and the Backspace key appears as BACKSPACE. Table 3-1 explains the keyboard conventions used in this ma...
Page 29 - NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS; HSIM-A6DP Local Management Screen Hierarchy; Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items; Using the EXIT Command
Navigating Local Management Screens HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-3 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS The HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens. Figure 3-1 shows the hierarchy of the HS...
Page 30 - Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Using the RETURN Command 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom of the Local Management screen. 2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management hierarchy displays. 3. Exit from HSIM-A6DP Local Management ...
Page 31 - ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT; The HSIM-A6DP ATM Screen
Accessing Local Management HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-5 3.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT To access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone hub (e.g., 2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High Speed Configuration screen displays. Select HSIM from the High Speed Configuration...
Page 32 - THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREEN
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREEN The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays four menu items for configuration and monitoring of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen fields: CONNECTIONS This menu item allows the user to ...
Page 33 - THE ATM CONNECTIONS SCREEN; Press ENTER the ATM Connections screen,; The ATM Connections Screen
The ATM Connections Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-7 DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP This menu item opens the Discovery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is used to enable or disable the default ELAN that is created when the HSIM-A6DP first is initialized in SecureFast mode. This screen also allows the user to e...
Page 34 - ATM Connections Screen Fields; CONNECTION TABLE; Using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature; , provides details on
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-8 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.5.1 ATM Connections Screen Fields The ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM Connections Setup screen, and to set the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to on or off. The following list explains each of the ATM Connections screen fields...
Page 35 - THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN; Press ENTER. The ATM Connection Setup screen,; The ATM Connection Setup Screen
The ATM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-9 3.6 THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN To access the ATM Connection Setup screen from the ATM Connections screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE menu item on the ATM Connections screen. 2. P...
Page 36 - ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields; This field displays the port (APIM) on which the PVC or SVC resides.; The first two connections shown in
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-10 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.6.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the HSIM-A6DP. This screen also allows the user to access the Add/Delete Entry scree...
Page 37 - VC Based Multiplexed 802.3 LAN
The ATM Connection Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-11 Encapsulation Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The three possible options for this field are as follows: • VC Mux 802.3 LANE - VC Based Multiplexed 802.3 LAN E...
Page 38 - THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN; The Add/Delete Entry Screen; Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-12 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Setup screen perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the bottom of the ATM Connection Setup screen. ...
Page 40 - Use the arrow keys to select the ADD/MODIFY command.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-14 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the new VPI value. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the new VCI...
Page 41 - Press ENTER. The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen,; The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-15 3.8 THE ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREEN To access the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the APIM REDUNDANCY menu item from the ATM screen. 2....
Page 42 - ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields; To enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-16 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen allows the user to perform the following tasks: • To enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP. • To set which port (APIM) is the primary p...
Page 44 - Setting the Redundancy Status
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-18 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide TEST PORTS NOW (Command) This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy test immediately. When the test is completed, the results are displayed in the Results of previous test field. RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULT...
Page 45 - Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Revert to Primary port field.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-19 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory. 3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field To set the Activation of redundant port field (au...
Page 46 - Setting the Periodic Test Status Field; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field.; Setting the Periodic Test Time; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test time field.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-20 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.8.7 Setting the Periodic Test Status Field To enable or disable the Periodic test status feature, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the cho...
Page 47 - Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command; Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command.
The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-21 3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command To force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command. 2. Press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP perfor...
Page 48 - THE ATM LEC SCREEN; The ATM LEC Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-22 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.9 THE ATM LEC SCREEN To access the ATM LEC screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LAN EMULATION CLIENTS menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC screen, Figure 3-7 , displays. Figure 3-7 ...
Page 49 - ATM LEC Screen Fields
The ATM LEC Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-23 3.9.1 ATM LEC Screen Fields The ATM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local Management screens used to create, maintain, and monitor LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). It also allows the user to search the ARP cache for specific MAC addresses. Th...
Page 50 - THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREEN; The ATM LEC Table Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-24 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.10 THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREEN To access the ATM LEC Table screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC TABLE menu item on the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC Table screen, F...
Page 51 - ATM LEC Table Screen Fields
The ATM LEC Table Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-25 3.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen Fields The ATM LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to view the status of all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of the ATM LEC Table screen fields: IF (R...
Page 52 - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-26 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide initialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to confirm that its MAC Address(es) are unique before becoming fully operational on the network. busConnect - While in the busConnect phase, the LEC connects to the Broadcas...
Page 53 - THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN; Press ENTER the LEC Administration screen,; The LEC Administration Screen
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-27 3.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN To access the LEC Administration screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item from the ATM screen. 2. Press ENTER; the LEC Admi...
Page 54 - LEC Administration Screen Fields
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-28 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields The LEC Administration screen allows the user to add/modify or delete LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). New LECs can be configured by the user, or this function can be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP...
Page 55 - This command adds the LEC to the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index.
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-29 LAN Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is read-only and displays [802.3]. This is the only type of ELAN currently supported by the HSIM-A6DP. LES ATM Address (Modifiable) This field displays ...
Page 56 - Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only)
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-30 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only) To change the LEC Status, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight ...
Page 57 - To configure the LEC manually, perform the following steps:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure LEC field.
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-31 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter the ATM Address of the LECS. This step is optional, and should be performed only when a specific LECS, out of multiple servers, is desired for this LEC. 6. Use the arrow key...
Page 58 - Modifying an Existing LEC
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-32 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM address is used If there is more than one LECS present on the network, and a specific LECS is desired for this LEC, perform the substeps that follow. a. Use the arrow keys to hi...
Page 59 - Deleting an Existing LEC; To delete an existing LEC, perform the following steps:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field.; Enter the LEC Index of the LEC that will be deleted.
The LEC Administration Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-33 6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The modified LEC is now entered into the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index. 3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC To delete an existing LEC, perform the following st...
Page 60 - THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN; Press ENTER the ELAN Properties screen,; The ELAN Properties Screen; ELAN Properties Screen Fields
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-34 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN To access the ELAN Properties screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC PROPERTIES menu item of the ATM LEC screen. 2. Press ENTER; the ELAN Propertie...
Page 61 - definitions for the possible states of the LEC State field.
The ELAN Properties Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-35 LEC ID (Read-Only) The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC was created. If the LEC ID field reads “0” it signifies that this LEC is not a member of an emulated LAN, an...
Page 63 - THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN; To access the LEC ARP Cache screen, perform the following steps:; The LEC ARP Cache Screen
The LEC ARP Cache Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-37 PREV (Command) This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press ENTER. The previous ELAN Properties screen displays. 3.13 THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN The LEC ...
Page 64 - LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields; The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields:
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-38 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields: LEC Index (Modifiable) This field displays the Index of the LEC to which the information displayed on the screen pertains. To select a new LEC In...
Page 66 - THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN; The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-40 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN The LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to search the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache for a specific MAC Address. If a match is found, the screen will display the ATM Address of the LEC to which the MAC Address is ...
Page 67 - LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields; To perform an LEC ARP cache search, perform the following steps:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the MAC Address field.
The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-41 3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Search screen fields: MAC Address (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the MAC Address for which you wish to search. LEC Index (Modifiable) This ...
Page 68 - When the search is completed, the following information displays:; LEC ARP Cache Search Results
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-42 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide When the search is completed, the following information displays: Figure 3-13 LEC ARP Cache Search Results The following describes the read-only results that display after a successful LEC ARP Cache search: MAC Address (Read-Only) This field di...
Page 69 - This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs.
The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-43 ELAN Name (Read-Only) This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs. VPI, VCI (Read-Only) This field displays the VPI and VCI that the MAC address is currently using. IF (Read-Only) This field displays the MIB-II interf...
Page 70 - THE SIGNALLING SCREEN; The Signalling Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-44 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN To access the Signalling screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-14 , dis...
Page 71 - Signaling Screen Fields; The following list explains each of the Signaling screen fields:
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-45 3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields The Signaling screen allows the user to set the parameters for all SVCs, to view the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address, view the current version of UNI being used by the HSIM-A6DP, to disable IL...
Page 72 - This command saves all changes to memory.; Changing the ILMI Status; Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-46 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide UNI Q93b Status (Read-Only) This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status. If the HSIM-A6DP is connected to an ATM network, this field should read “Enabled”. If this field reads “Disabled” UNI did not start up correctly, a...
Page 73 - Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field.; Disabling the ILMI Status
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-47 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field. 4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired version of UNI displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the bottom of the screen and pres...
Page 74 - Changing the UNI Status; Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field.; Restarting UNI; To restart UNI perform the following steps:; Restarting the ILMI; To restart the ILMI perform the following steps:
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-48 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status To change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Disabled] displays. 3. Us...
Page 75 - Setting the UNI Version; To set the UNI Version manually, perform the following steps:; The new version of UNI is now operational.
The Signalling Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-49 3.15.7 Setting the UNI Version To set the UNI Version manually, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field. 2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays. 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ...
Page 76 - THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN; Press ENTER. The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen,; The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-50 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN To access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the ATM screen, perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item of the ATM Screen. 2. Press ENTER. The ATM Di...
Page 77 - ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields; The default ELAN does not have a name assigned to itself.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-51 3.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used only when the host device is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first initialization, the HSIM-A6DP attempts to contact any other HSIM...
Page 78 - PREV; Assigning the HSIM-A6DP to a discovery ELAN; To assign the HSIM-A6DP to an ELAN, perform the following steps:
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-52 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide ELAN Name (Modifiable) This field is used to enter the name of the discovery ELAN that the HSIM-A6DP will join, when the discovery ELAN becomes enabled. Mode (Toggle) This field toggles between “Master” and “Slave”. This field currently does no...
Page 79 - Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field.; Press ENTER, the changes are saved to memory.
The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-53 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays (Enabled or Disabled). 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen. 6. Press ENTER, the changes ...
Page 80 - Press ENTER. The ATM Connections screen,
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-54 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATURE The HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allows the user to create PVCs, and configure each PVC to be guaranteed a set amount of bandwidth, up to the amount of bandwidth that the APIM provides. For ...
Page 81 - The ATM Connection Screen; Press ENTER. The Bandwidth Allocation Warning screen,
Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-55 Figure 3-16 The ATM Connection Screen 3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bandwidth Allocation Mode field. 4. Press the SPACE bar until [ON] displays. 5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of th...
Page 82 - The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-56 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Figure 3-17 The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen 7. Use the arrows keys to highlight the YES command at the bottom of the screen. 8. Press ENTER, the Bandwidth Allocation Mode becomes operational, and all previously configured LECs, PVC...
Page 83 - . To create PVCs using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode,
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-57 3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED After the Bandwidth Allocation Mode has been enabled and saved, Local Management returns the user to the ATM Connections screen; refer to Figure 3-16 . T...
Page 84 - This field displays the number of current PVCs on the HSIM-A6DP.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-58 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current configured virtual connections (PVCs only) on the HSIM-A6DP. This screen also allows the user to access the ATM Add/Delete Entry scree...
Page 85 - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged
Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3-59 Encapsulation Type (Read-Only) This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The two possible options for this field are as follows: • VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Bas...
Page 88 - Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0 or 1.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-62 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide DELETE (Command) This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC from the HSIM-A6DP connection table. 3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) To add an entry (PVC), pe...
Page 90 - Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-64 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the PVC that you want to delete. 2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and en...
Page 91 - CHAPTER 4; shows the location of the; Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse.
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the LANVIEW LEDs (Transmit, Receive, STS and LNK). 4.1 HSIM-A6DP LEDs Refer to Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 for a descri...
Page 92 - HSIM LEDs
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Table 4-1 HSIM LEDs Table 4-2 APIM LEDs LED Color Definition TX(Transmit) Green (Flashing) Cells being transmitted. RX(Receive) Green (Flashing) Cells being received. LED Color Definition LNK(Link) Green (Solid)Off Have link.No link. STS(Status) Gre...
Page 93 - APPENDIX A; APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS; TAXI
HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs). A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: TAXI Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 100 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14db to -1...
Page 94 - APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS; Multimode Fiber
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-2 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Multimode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -14db to -18.5db Receive Sensitivity: -14db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -14db to -18.5db Wavelength: 1270 nm to...
Page 95 - APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS; Single Mode Fiber
APIM-29 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-3 A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: -8db to -14db Receive Sensitivity: -6db to -32.5db Loss Budget: -8db to -24.5db Wavelength: 1261 nm to 1360 nm Typ...
Page 96 - APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS; LR
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-4 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: OC3 Media Type: Single Mode Fiber Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: SC Transmit Power: 0db to -5db Receive Sensitivity: -31db Loss Budget: -26db to -31db Wavelength: 1280 nm to 1335 nm Typic...
Page 97 - APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS; Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair; APIM-22 Pin Assignments
APIM-22 Specifications HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A-5 A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: STS3 Media Type: Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Data Rate: 155 Mbps Connector Type: RJ45 Typical Link Distance: 100 Meters The APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a different ...
Page 98 - APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix A: APIM Specifications A-6 HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS Physical Interface: DS3 Media Type: 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable Data Rate: 45 Mbps Connector Type: BNC Typical Link Distance: 136 Meters The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI T1.404-1989...
Page 99 - APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings
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