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207344-B vii Contents Preface Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv Related Publications ........................................................................................................xvi Hard-Copy T...

viii 207344-B Chapter 2 Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules Connecting the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules to Ethernet Hubs and Network Devices 2-1 EtherSpeed II 10/100BASE-T Switch Module .......................................................... 2-1 EtherSpeed II 100BASE-FX Switch Mo...

207344-B xi Figures Figure 1-1. EtherSpeed II Switch Modules in a Network Center ................................ 1-2 Figure 1-2. EtherSpeed II 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module ............................. 1-4 Figure 1-3. EtherSpeed II 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module ...............................

207344-B xiii Tables Table 2-1. Factory Default Settings for the 10/100BASE-T Switch Module ............ 2-10 Table 2-2. Factory Default Settings for the 100BASE-FX Switch Module ............... 2-10 Table B-1. Optical Specifications for Multimode Fiber Optic Cable .......................... B-4 Tab...

207344-B xv Preface This guide provides an overview of the Nortel Networks ™ Centillion ™ EtherSpeed II ™ 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module, and information about installing the switch modules. Instructions to configure both EtherSpee...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules xvi 207344-B Related Publications For information about EtherSpeedII switch modules, refer to the following related publications: • Using SpeedView 4.2 for Windows (Part number 893-891-E) Describes this application, which is used for configuring the ...

Preface 207344-B xvii How to Get Help If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. If you purchased a Nortel Networks service program, contact one o...

207344-B 1-1 Chapter 1 Overview of the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules This chapter introduces the Centillion EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module, and includes information about the following topics: • Overview of the switch m...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 1-2 207344-B Figure 1-1. EtherSpeed II Switch Modules in a Network Center Features of the Switch Modules The Centillion EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T 20-Port Switch Module and the Centillion EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX 16-Port Switch Module offer the followi...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 1-4 207344-B MPOA is the ATM Forum standard that specifies a method to efficiently transport intersubnet unicast data in a LAN emulation (LANE) environment. MPOA uses LANE and Next Hop Resolution Protocol (NHRP) processes to allow direct shortcut vir...

Overview of the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 1-5 The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module ( Figure 1-3 ) consists of a printed circuit board with a metal module faceplate. The module includes captive retaining screws and inserter/extractor levers on the top and bottom of the front panel. F...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 1-6 207344-B LED Displays on the Switch Modules LEDs on a switch module indicate port status. Figure 1-4 illustrates the front panel of an EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module. Figure 1-4. LEDs on the EtherSpeed II 10/100BASE-T Switch Module Figur...

Overview of the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 1-7 Switch Configuration and Management You manage and configure EtherSpeedII switch modules through access to an installed MCP module in the Centillion 50/100 chassis with the following network management applications and features: • Network man...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 1-8 207344-B Optivity The Optivity Network Management System ™ (NMS) provides enterprise-wide configuration and monitoring support for the Centillion 50/100 chassis switches. SpeedView provides configuration support when integrated with Optivity NMS....

Overview of the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 1-9 TFTP Support Trivial File Transfer Protocol ( TFTP) is a supported Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) service you can use to download software and configuration information to the MCP module memory. TFTP allows you to tr...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 1-10 207344-B Hot-Swapping Capability You can insert EtherSpeedII switch modules into or remove them from a chassis without interrupting service to other modules within the Centillion 50/100 chassis. This feature is called “hot-swapping.” 10/100 Mb/s...

207344-B 2-1 Chapter 2 Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules Installing the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T or EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch modules in a network can significantly improve LAN performance. This chapter provides information to help you plan a network that uses either or both...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 2-2 207344-B To connect the ports on the patch panel to another Ethernet switch or an Ethernet hub, follow these guidelines: • Personal computers (PCs) and servers typically have network interface cards (NICs) that are configured as MDI connections. ...

Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 2-3 This section describes the following Ethernet switching applications: • Dedicated ports for servers ( page 2-4 ) • Replacement for a bridge port ( page 2-5 ) • Desktop switch with ATM uplinks in a wiring closet ( page 2-6 ) • Segment ...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 2-4 207344-B Giving a Server a Dedicated Port Moving a server from a 10 Mb/s shared-media connection to a dedicated port on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module improves server response time and inc...

Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 2-5 Replacing a Bridge Using a switch instead of a bridge in the network can increase the aggregate network bandwidth. The “After” example in Figure 2-3 shows one server connected to a dedicated 10BASE-T port. It also shows the other serv...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 2-6 207344-B Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks In the example shown in Figure 2-4 , the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module provides 20 RJ-45 switched Ethernet (10/100 Mb/s) ports to connect to desktops, with redundant high-speed ATM OC-3c and OC-1...

Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 2-7 Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network To achieve a gradual transition from shared media to switched networks, you can use the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module to aggregate traffic ...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 2-8 207344-B Desktop Switch and Frame-to-Cell Converter For wiring closets with higher densities and lower bandwidth requirements, you can use the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module to aggregate traffic from other stackable switch products such ...

Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 2-9 MultiLink Trunking MultiLink Trunking (MLT) allows up to four physical connections for the same media type and speed to be grouped and treated as a single logical link. MLT improves performance between two switches or between a switch...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 2-10 207344-B Default Port Configuration The EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module is shipped preconfigured with the factory default settings listed in Table 2-1 . The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module is shipped preconfigured with the settings...

Planning a Network with EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 2-11 Predefined SpeedView Configurations SpeedView offers several predefined configurations. You may choose one of these without configuring individual ports. Predefined configurations are available for the following applications: • All t...

207344-B 3-1 Chapter 3 Installing the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules This chapter explains how to install and connect the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module, and includes the following information and procedures: • Preparing for installation (this page...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 3-2 207344-B Safety Always follow static electricity and other safety guidelines when handling EtherSpeedII switch modules. Installing a Switch Module You can insert or remove a 10/100BASE-T switch module or a 100BASE-FX switch module from a chassis ...

Installing the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 3-3 To install and secure the module in the chassis: 1. Remove the filler panel. Using the medium flat-tip screwdriver, loosen the two captive retaining screws on the filler panel until they pop free of the chassis. Rotate the left and right inser...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 3-4 207344-B 3. Align the left and right edges of the module in the guides on each side of the slot ( Figure 3-3 ). Figure 3-3. Slot Module Guides 4. Slide the module into the chassis until you feel it engage the backplane. The inserter/extractor lev...

Installing the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 3-5 5. To seat the module onto the backplane, push the inserter/extractor levers inward toward the module ( Figure 3-5 ). Figure 3-5. Seating the Module When the front panel of the module is flush with the front of the chassis, the module backplan...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 3-6 207344-B Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules If an EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module is installed correctly, upon power-up, all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern. As you connect devices to the switch module’s port...

Installing the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 3-7 If an EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module is installed correctly, upon power-up, all of the LEDs on the front panel light in a sequential pattern. As you connect devices to the switch module’s ports, watch the LEDs on the front panel ( Figur...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 3-8 207344-B Making 10/100 Mb/s Cable Connections The 10/100 Mb/s jacks on the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module accept standard UTP or STP cable connections. To connect network devices to the 10/100 Mb/s ports on the switch module, follow thes...

Installing the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B 3-9 2. Wait 45 seconds. Waiting allows the system software to process the requests to disable the ports. 3. Using the medium flat-tip screwdriver, loosen the two captive retaining screws on the module until they pop free of the chassis. 4. Rotate ...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 3-10 207344-B 5. Slide the switch module out of the chassis ( Figure 3-9 ). Hold the front panel with one hand while you support the bottom of the switch module with the other hand. Figure 3-9. Removing the Module from the Centillion 50/100 Chassis 6...

207344-B 4-1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting problems with the EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch module or the EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module and includes the following topics: • EtherSpeedII switch module startup failure ( page 4-2 ) • Port conn...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 4-2 207344-B EtherSpeed II Switch Module Startup Failure Symptom: All LEDs are solidly lit (do not blink) on the switch module. To resolve the problem: 1. Ensure that an MCP module is present and operational with the appropriate version of software. ...

Troubleshooting 207344-B 4-3 Port Connection Problems Symptom: The LED on a switch port is off. If an LED does not light when traffic is present, there may be a port connection problem. To resolve the problem: 1. Verify whether or not the port is enabled, using SpeedView or the CLI. a. From the Map ...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 4-4 207344-B 3. Verify that the port is transmitting and receiving data frames. a. Check the green RJ-45 LED, which indicates a data exchange. Refer to Appendix C, “LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch Modules ,” for additional information. b. Fro...

207344-B B-1 Appendix B Cables and Connectors This appendix provides general information about 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX cabling and connections. UTP Cable Length Limitations All 10BASE-T/100BASE-T ports on EtherSpeedII switch modules support the maximum lengths for twisted pair cable that are specifi...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules B-2 207344-B UTP Cabling A 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX connection between two ports requires two twisted pairs. The transmit data (TD) pair carries data out from the port transmitter. The receive data (RD) pair carries data in to the port receiver. The 10BAS...

Cables and Connectors 207344-B B-3 The switch module receives data on pins 1 and 2 and transmits its data on pins 3 and 6. The host module ports implement this MDI standard crossover internally and are called MDI-X (the X for crossover), as shown in Figure B-1 . All EtherSpeedII switch module 10BASE...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules B-4 207344-B Figure B-3 illustrates an MT-RJ connector. Figure B-3. MT-RJ Connector Table B-1 lists the optical specifications for multimode fiber. Table B-2 lists the specifications for multimode fiber. Table B-1. Optical Specifications for Multimod...

Cables and Connectors 207344-B B-5 UTP Cables and Connectors Table B-3 shows the pin assignments for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports in the standard MDI-X configuration. Figure B-4 shows a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet UTP crossover cable used to connect an Ethernet hub directly to the EtherSpeedII switch ...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules B-6 207344-B Pin 1 crosses to pin 3, and pin 2 crosses to pin 6. To build this cable, you must cross pairs. The pairs are listed in Table B-4 , with an example of the color combinations found in two typical cables. Using Category 5 Unshielded Twisted...

Cables and Connectors 207344-B B-7 Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cables Type 1 shielded twisted pair (STP) cabling also operates with 10BASE-T Ethernet and 100BASE-TX Fast Ethernet. Type 1 STP cable consists of tinned-copper braided shield surrounding two data-grade twisted pairs of #22 AWG solid copp...

Using the Centillion EtherSpeed II Switch Modules C-2 207344-B Table C-1 describes the operating conditions that cause the LEDs to light on the switch module. Table C-1. LEDs on the EtherSpeed II 10/100BASE-T Switch Module Label Color/Status Meaning LINK (port status) Green Link present Yellow TX/RX...

LED Displays on the EtherSpeed II Switch Modules 207344-B C-3 The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module LED display ( Figure C-2 ) consists of two LEDs for each port. The LEDs indicate specific operating status. Figure C-2. MT-RJ LEDs for the EtherSpeed II 100BASE-FX Switch Module 9458FB LINK ERROR ...

207344-B Index-1 Numbers 10/100BASE-T 20-port switch module cable connections, 3-8cable length limitations, B-1factory default settings, 2-10features, 1-2filter parameters, 2-10installing, 3-2LAN performance, 2-1LEDs, 1-6, C-2network configuration examples, 2-2overview, 1-1path cost parameters, 2-10...