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Contents vii Contents Figures ............................................................................................................................................ixTables.............................................................................................................................

viii Contents 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS 2.1 SmartTrunk Feature ........................................................................................ 2-1 2.2 10BASE-T Network ......................................................................................... 2-1 2.3 100BASE-TX Network.............

Figures ix Figures Figure Page 1-1 The 6H352-25 Module..................................................................................................... 1-2 3-1 Installing the 6H352-25 into the MATRIX E7 Chassis ..................................................... 3-4 3-2 Installing the 6H352-25...

x Tables Table Page 3-1 Contents of Module Carton ........................................................................................... 3-2 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs ............................................................................................................ 4-3 4-2 Troubleshooting Chec...

About This Guide xi About This Guide Welcome to the 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet Installation Guide. This guide describes the 6H352-25 module and provides information concerning network requirements, installation, and troubleshooting. For information about how to use Local Management to configure and mana...

Structure of This Guide xii About This Guide STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE This guide is organized as follows: This preface provides preliminary information to aid in using this manual, lists technology and user guides that may help the user set up and manage the 6H352-25, and gives instructions on how to...

Document Conventions About This Guide xiii DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The guide uses the following conventions: NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. TIP: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. CAUTION: Contains information essent...

Getting Help xiv About This Guide GETTING HELP For additional support related to the module or this document, contact us using one of the following methods: Before contacting Enterasys Networks, have the following information ready: • Your Enterasys Networks service contract number • A description o...

Introduction 1-1 1 Introduction This chapter introduces the 6H352-25 Fast Ethernet switching module. The 6H352-25 module ( Figure 1-1 ) features 24 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX switched ports connected via 24 RJ45 front panel connectors, and one High Speed Interface Module connector that allows an optional H...

Connectivity Introduction 1-3 1.1 CONNECTIVITY The 6H352-25 connects to Ethernet networks or workstations through the front panel connectors. The ports support Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms at lengths up to 100 meters. The ports are IEEE 802.3 10BASE-...

Half-Duplex/Full-Duplex Auto-Negotiation 1-4 Introduction 1.4 HALF-DUPLEX/FULL-DUPLEX AUTO-NEGOTIATION The fixed front panel ports on the 6H352-25 have the ability to auto-negotiate the ports’ mode of operation (half-duplex or full-duplex) between two devices according to the 802.3x standard. During...

Broadcast Suppression Introduction 1-5 1.7 BROADCAST SUPPRESSION Broadcast Suppression enables a user to set a desired limit of receive broadcast frames per port/per second to be forwarded out the other ports on the module. Any broadcast frames above this specified limit are dropped. In the event th...

Flow Control 1-6 Introduction 1.10 FLOW CONTROL Flow control is a method of managing the flow of frames between two devices. It ensures that a transmitting device does not saturate a receiving device with data. This is accomplished by the transmitting device pausing its transmission while the receiv...

Distributed Chassis Management Introduction 1-7 1.13 DISTRIBUTED CHASSIS MANAGEMENT Installation in the MATRIX E7 Chassis From a management perspective, 6x3xx modules in the MATRIX E7 chassis can be managed separately by individual IP addresses. Any modules in the MATRIX E7 can be selected and manag...

Standards Compatibility 1-8 Introduction 1.16 STANDARDS COMPATIBILITY The 6H352-25 is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D, and 802.1Q standards. The 6H352-25 provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and prote...

Network Requirements 2-1 2 Network Requirements Before installing the 6H352-25, review the requirements and specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following: • SmartTrunk ( Section 2.1 ) • 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ( Section 2.2 ) • 100BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ( Section 2.3...

Installation 3-1 3 Installation This chapter provides the instructions to install the 6H352-25 module. A Phillips screwdriver is required to install options into the module. Follow the order of the sections listed below to correctly install the module. • Unpacking the 6H352-25 ( Section 3.1 ) • Inst...

Unpacking the 6H352-25 3-2 Installation 3.1 UNPACKING THE 6H352-25 Unpack the module as follows: 1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the 6H352-25. 2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1 . 3. Remove the tape seal on the non-conductive bag to remove the 6H35...

Installing the Module into the MATRIX E7 Chassis Installation 3-3 3.3 INSTALLING THE MODULE INTO THE MATRIX E7 CHASSIS The 6H352-25 can be installed in any of the slots that are available. To install a module, refer to Figure 3-1 and proceed as follows: 1. Remove the blank panel covering the slot in...

Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch Chassis Installation 3-5 5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage exists, DO NOT install the module. Immediately contact Enterasys Networks. Refer to Getting Help , in About This Guide . 6. Locate the slot guides that line up with the number of the s...

Connecting to the Network Installation 3-7 3.5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section provides the procedures for connecting unshielded twisted pair (UTP) segments from the network or other devices to the 6H352-25. Refer to the appropriate manual if connecting an optional HSIM or VHSIM to the networ...

Connecting to the Network 3-8 Installation Figure 3-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the 6H352-25 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX (Receive) LED is ON (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is OFF and the TX (Transmit) LED is not blinking amber...

Connecting to the Network Installation 3-9 Figure 3-4 Crossover Cable RJ45 Pinouts Figure 3-5 Straight-Through Cable RJ45 Pinouts e. Ensure that the twisted pair connection meets the dB loss and cable specifications outlined in the Cabling Guide. Refer to About This Guide for information on obtainin...

Completing the Installation 3-10 Installation 3.6 COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION After installing the 6H352-25 and making the connections to the network, proceed as follows: 1. If the chassis is installed in a rack that has strain-relief brackets, secure the cables by running the cables along the strai...

Troubleshooting 4-1 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information concerning the following: • Using LANVIEW ( Section 4.1 ) • Troubleshooting Checklist ( Section 4.2 ) • Using the RESET Button ( Section 4.3 ) 4.1 USING LANVIEW The 6H352-25 uses Enterasys Networks’ built-in visual diagnostic an...

Using LANVIEW 4-2 Troubleshooting Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs Table 4-1 describes the LED indications and provides recommended actions as appropriate. NOTE: The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in Table 4-1 indicate the following: Flashing indicates an LED is flashing randomly. Blinking indicate...

Using LANVIEW 4-4 Troubleshooting TX(Transmit) Off Port enabled, and no activity. Should flash green every two seconds indicating BPDUs being sent if STA is enabled and there is a valid link. 1. Ensure that the STA is enabled and that there is a valid link. 2. Contact Enterasys Networks for technica...

Troubleshooting Checklist Troubleshooting 4-5 4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If the 6H352-25 is not working properly, refer to Table 4-2 for a checklist of problems, possible causes, and recommended actions to resolve the problem. Table 4-2 Troubleshooting Checklist Problem Possible Cause Recommended...

Troubleshooting Checklist 4-6 Troubleshooting Cannot contact the 6H352-25 through in-band management. IP address not assigned. Refer to the MATRIX E7 Series and SmartSwitch 6000 Series Modules Local Management User’s Guide for the IP address assignment procedure. Port is disabled. Enable port. Refer...

Using the RESET Button Troubleshooting 4-7 4.3 USING THE RESET BUTTON The RESET button shown in Figure 4-2 resets and re-initializes the 6H352-25. Figure 4-2 RESET Button CAUTION: Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current switching being performed by the module is halted. A networ...

Specifications A-1 A Specifications This appendix provides operating specifications for the Enterasys Networks 6H352-25 module. Enterasys Networks reserves the right to change the specifications at any time without notice. Table 1-1 Specifications for the 6H352-25 Module Item Specification I/O Ports...

COM Port Pinout Assignments A-2 Specifications A.1 COM PORT PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local Management or connection to a UPS. Table A-2 shows the COM port pin assignments. Environmental Operating Temperature 5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F) -30°C to 73...

Regulatory Compliance Specifications A-3 A.2 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Safety: UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, 73/23/EEC, EN 60950, and IEC 950 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC): FCC Part 15, CSA C108.8, 89/336...

Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B-1 B Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options This appendix covers the following items: • Required tools ( Section B.1 ) • Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches ( Section B.2 ) • Upgrading FLASH memory ( Section B.3 ) B.1 REQUIRED TOOLS Use the ...

Setting the Mode Switches B-2 Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B.2 SETTING THE MODE SWITCHES Figure B-1 shows the location of the mode switches and the switch settings for normal operation. These switches are set at the factory and rarely need to be changed. Switch definitions and positions are...

Setting the Mode Switches Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B-3 • Switch 6 – Forced BootP. DO NOT attempt a Forced BootP unless a BootP server has been configured for the module. The BootP server references the location of a station acting as a Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP) server contai...

FLASH Memory Upgrade B-4 Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B.3 FLASH MEMORY UPGRADE FLASH memory upgrade is available for the SmartSwitch to expand from 8 to 16 MB. This section explains how to locate and add/replace the FLASH memory. For details on getting help, refer to Getting Help , in About...

FLASH Memory Upgrade Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B-5 B.3.2 Installing the FLASH Memory To install a FLASH memory, refer to Figure B-3 and proceed as follows: 1. With the FLASH memory oriented as shown in Figure B-3 , insert the FLASH memory down between the connector. 2. Pivot the FLASH me...

Installing Optional HSIM or VHSIM Interface Modules B-6 Mode Switch Bank Settings and Options B.4 INSTALLING OPTIONAL HSIM OR VHSIM INTERFACE MODULES Figure B-4 shows the location of the two connectors for an optional HSIM or VHSIM. Depending on the HSIM or VHSIM installed, one or both connectors ar...

Index-1 Index Numerics 100BASE-TX requirements 2-2 10BASE-T requirements 2-1 802.1p Port Priority introduction to 1-6 A Auto-Negotiation 1-4 B Broadcast Suppression introduction to 1-5 C Cable specifications 100BASE-TX network 2-2 10BASE-T network 2-1 COM port pin assignments A-2 Connecting to the n...