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
ii Notice 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 - DOC Notice
iii Notice DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant l...
Page 6 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
iv Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY ADDENDUM 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: Cabl...
Page 7 - Contents
v Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features........................................................................................................................... 1-2Related Manuals ............................................................................................................ 1-5Get...
Page 8 - Chapter 5
Contents vi Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 5-1 CPU .......................................................................................................................... 5-1Memory ...
Page 9 - Chapter 1; Introduction
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction The 9E428-12/36 and 9E429-12/36 (Figure 1-1) are switching modules that provide either 12 or 36 ports, depending on the module. The 9E428-12/36 provide Ethernet fiber-optic 10Base-FL connectivity via multimode ST (straight through) connectors, while the 9E429-12/36 modules...
Page 10 - Features
Introduction 1-2 Features Processor The 9E428-12/36 and 9E429-12/36 modules are equipped with an advanced Intel i960 microprocessor. This microprocessor provides a platform for all management functions such as Spanning Tree, RMON, and MIB support, within a scalable RISC-Based architecture. Fast Pack...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; Unpacking the Module
2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the 9E428 and 9E429 Modules The 9E428-12 and the 9E429-12 modules occupy a single slot in the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. The 9E428-36 and the 9E429-36 occupy two slots in the chassis. Install the modules by following the steps starting below. Unpacking the Module 1. Carefully...
Page 16 - User Accessible Components; St; Flash
Installing the 9E428 and 9E429 Modules 2-2 User Accessible Components Figure 2-1 shows the various components that can be accessed by users. These consist of an eight-position dip switch (explained in the next section), replaceable PROMs, and sockets for memory and flash upgrades. These will be used...
Page 17 - Setting the Module DIP Switch
2-3 Installing the 9E428 and 9E429 Modules Setting the Module DIP Switch The DIP switch on the 9E428 and 9E429 Modules (Figure 2-1 and Figure 2-2), is an eight-switch DIP located near the bottom left corner of the module. Each switch is set according to the functions described in Table 2-1. If switc...
Page 21 - The Reset Switch
2-7 Installing the 9E428 and 9E429 Modules The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-4. It serves three functions: resetting the i960 processor, shutting down the module, or restarting the module. • To reset the i960 processor, pr...
Page 23 - Chapter 3; Operation
3-1 Chapter 3 Operation The 9E428-12 and the 9E429-12 modules are 13 port devices. Twenty four front panel ST connectors support 12 10BASE-FL ports, each port being a separate collision domain with the first port connecting to INB-B. The 9E428-36 and the 9E429-36 modules are 37 port devices. Seventy...
Page 24 - ENIB
Operation 3-2 Figure 3-1. Packet Flow for the 9E428-36 and 9E429-36 ENIB The Ethernet Network Interface Block (ENIB) converts Ethernet data packets received through front panel ports into a common canonical format that allows the SmartSwitch ASIC Engine to determine the proper destination port. The ...
Page 25 - SmartSwitch ASIC
3-3 Operation SmartSwitch ASIC The SmartSwitch ASIC is a hardware-based switch design that is the key building block of the SmartSwitch 9000 hub. The SmartSwitch ASIC makes all filtering/ forwarding decisions in custom hardware as opposed to software like in traditional bridges. This custom hardware...
Page 26 - System Management Buses
Operation 3-4 System Management Buses There are two management channels within the SmartSwitch 9000 system: the SMB-1 and the SMB-10. These buses provide side-band management and inter-module management communication. SMB-1 Bus The SMB-1 is a 1Mbs management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000. ...
Page 27 - INB Interface; ITDM Arbitration levels
3-5 Operation DC/DC Converter The DC/DC converter converts the 48 VDC on the system power bus to the necessary operating voltages for its host network services module. The diagnostic controller monitors and controls the operation of the DC/DC converter. INB Interface The INB Backplane is designed to...
Page 28 - Monarch/Slave SmartSwitch 9000 Modules
Operation 3-6 Round Robin Arbitration (Level 2) This level makes use of idle time slices. There is a token passed on every time slice to modules participating in this level of arbitration. Only one module has the token at any one time slice. If the module assigned to the next time slice is not reque...
Page 29 - 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. Shown in Figure 4-1 are the LANVIEW LEDs of the 9E428-12 module. The LEDs positions and functions are the same for the 9E428-36 and the 9E429-12/36 modules. Figure ...
Page 33 - Specifications; Technical Specifications; CPU; Memory; Standards
5-1 Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications CPU Intel i960 RISC based microprocessor Memory 4 Mb Local RAM (expandable to 32 Mb) 4 Mb Flash Memory (expandable to 32 Mb) 2 Mb Packet RAM 16 Mb DRAM Standards IEEE 802.1D IEEE 802.3j 10BASE-FL Network Interfaces Straight through (ST) connector...
Page 34 - Safety; Dimensions
Specifications 5-2 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: • EN 50082-1 • IEC 801-2 ESD • IEC 801-3 Radiated susceptibility • IEC 801-4 E...
Page 35 - Environment
5-3 Specifications Environment Operating Temperature 5 to 40 ° C Storage Temperature -30 to 90 ° C Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
