Page 3 - Token Ring Switch Module User Guide; NOTICE
Token Ring Switch Module User 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. Th...
Page 7 - CONTENTS
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.2 Related Manuals.......................................................................... 1-3 1.3 Getting Help..........................
Page 9 - CHAPTER 1; ATX User
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION This manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring, monitoring and maintaining the ATX. It should be used with the ATX User Guide and the ATX MIB User Guide . The contents of each chapter are described below. • Cha...
Page 10 - DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS; Current Number of Station Addresses: 5; Information that you enter appears in Courier bold typeface:; status; Entry; or; Exit; Note; Tip; Caution
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 1.1 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used in presenting information in this manual: Commands, prompts, and information displayed by the computer appear in Courier typeface: Current Number of Station Addresses: 5 C...
Page 11 - ATX User Guide
Related Manuals Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 1-3 1.2 RELATED MANUALS You may need to refer to the following documentation when you are using a Token Ring module: • ATX User Guide – contains installation and configuration instructions for the ATX. • ATX MIB Reference Guide – contains Cabl...
Page 12 - Introduction; GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Chapter 1: Introduction Page 1-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 1.4 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Cabletron Systems 3T01-04 and 3T01-02 modules connect the ATX to a 4 or 16 Mbps Token Ring network. The modules enable connectivity to FDDI, Ethernet, and Token Ring Networks, and can be configured to suppor...
Page 13 - ATX Front Panel
Standards Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 1-5 Figure 1-1 ATX Front Panel 1.5 STANDARDS The physical and electrical characteristics of the Token Ring module conform to the IEEE 802.5 standard. The protocol for the MAC layer is specified by the IEEE 802.5 standard while that for the Logical L...
Page 15 - CHAPTER 2; Adding/Swapping Modules; After a few seconds the PROC LED comes on.
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK 2.1 INTRODUCTION Installation of a Token Ring network typically requires more planning and explicit configuration than does a transparently-bridged Ethernet network. This chapter provides reference material and instruct...
Page 16 - Connecting to the Network; TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS; Unshielded Twisted Pair Cabling Specifications
Chapter 2: Connecting to the Network Page 2-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 2.3 TYPICAL CONFIGURATIONS Physical connectivity to a Token Ring network is provided by either shielded twisted pair (STP) or unshielded twisted pair (UTP) cabling that connects the Token Ring module to a Hub. Each Tok...
Page 17 - except; Shielded Twisted Pair; IBM Types 1
Connecting the Token Ring Module to a Hub Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 2-3 Refer to the Hub manufacturer’s manual for specific cabling information for connecting workstations to the Hub. To connect the Token Ring module to a UTP Hub, attach one end of a UTP cable to the Token Ring module...
Page 18 - Connecting a Token Ring Module to an STP MAU; RI
Chapter 2: Connecting to the Network Page 2-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide To connect to an STP MAU, attach the DB9 end of a Token Ring adapter cable to the Token Ring module’s DB9 connector. Attach the Media Interface Connector (MIC), on the other end of the cable, to any port except the Rin...
Page 19 - CHAPTER 3
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING 3.1 INTRODUCTION You can configure the Token Ring module using the Local Console Manager (LCM), which allows you to monitor, manage, and configure your ATX through an out-of-band RS-232 connection. You can also use any SNMP compliant...
Page 20 - Configuring; CONNECTING THE LCM
Chapter 3: Configuring Page 3-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide maintained in non-volatile memory and are saved across power cycles. Filtering information is covered in the ATX User Guide. After the ring speed is set, you may connect the module to a network and then complete the software configu...
Page 21 - SETTING THE RING SPEED; ringspeed; followed by the port; CONFIGURING THE BRIDGING TYPE
Setting the Ring Speed Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 3-3 3.4 SETTING THE RING SPEED Before the Token Ring module can be connected to a network, the ring speed must be set. Token Ring signaling takes place at either 4 or 16 Mbps. The default setting is for 4 Mbps. All stations on the same ...
Page 22 - Source Routing and SRT; bridge; ATX> bridge 9 transparent; Segment Number; srsegment
Chapter 3: Configuring Page 3-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 3.5.2 Source Routing and SRT Source routing and SRT bridging can be configured from LCM, or from a generic MIB browser. It is necessary to configure: • Bridging method for each port • Segment (ring) number for each port • Bridge num...
Page 23 - Bridge Number; srbridge; command; TRANSLATION OPTIONS; ARP - translates incoming and/or outgoing ARP packets
Translation Options Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 3-5 3.5.2.3 Bridge Number The ATX, unlike some multiport source routing bridges, does not impute an internal pseudo-ring, and so its bridge number must be unique on each of the segments to which it is attached. The omission of the pseudo-r...
Page 24 - translate; followed by a Token Ring port range. For example:; ATX> translate port range translation type; To disable all translation types for the indicated ports enter:; ARP Translation; Off – no special ARP translation to be performed
Chapter 3: Configuring Page 3-6 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide ATX> translate To display the translations that have been activated for indicated ports, enter translate followed by a Token Ring port range. For example: ATX> translate 2-4 To display the options that are available for the sp...
Page 25 - Source Routing ARP Translation; Off – no special ARP translation is to be performed.; IPX Translation; Off – no special IPX translation is to be performed
Translation Options Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 3-7 • Oneto6swap – incoming type 6 ARP packets will be converted to type 1 and outgoing type 1 to type 6, with embedded addresses bit swapped. 3.6.2 Source Routing ARP Translation The Source Routing ARP translation options specify when bri...
Page 26 - To enable the default option for port 5, enter:; ATX> translate 5 ipx on; AppleTalk Translation
Chapter 3: Configuring Page 3-8 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide To enable the default option for port 5, enter: ATX> translate 5 ipx on To change the default to ethernet2, and change the IPX option to ethernet2 for ports 5 and 6. ATX> translate 6 ipx ethernet2 To change the default to ethe...
Page 29 - CHAPTER 4; DISPLAYING PORT STATUS
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 4-1 CHAPTER 4 STATISTICS 4.1 DISPLAYING PORT STATUS Using LCM, you can obtain the status of a specific Token Ring port by typing status <port number> . (Type status to display all the ATX port numbers.) A sample display of a Token Ring port status is sh...
Page 30 - Disabled - The port is not configured for Spanning Tree.
Chapter 4: Statistics Page 4-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide • Spanning Tree - the port's Spanning Tree state. This entry shows status only; it is not selectable. The following states apply to Spanning Tree: - Blocking - The port is not currently the designated port to the LAN and is therefore...
Page 32 - MODULE STATISTICS; sifRxPackets; - The number of received packets by category. Each of; sifRxChar0s; - The number of characters in the forwarded received; sifRxChar1s; - The number of characters in the filtered received; Destination Addresses and Forwarding Outcomes
Chapter 4: Statistics Page 4-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide - Remove Received - The Token Ring port has removed itself from the ring. 4.2 MODULE STATISTICS Interface-related statistics are maintained for NMS examination in several portions of the management information base (MIB). These inclu...
Page 35 - CHAPTER 5
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 5-1 CHAPTER 5 DIAGNOSTICS AND TROUBLESHOOTING 5.1 POWER-UP DIAGNOSTICS 5.1.1 Power-up Tests The power-up diagnostics assure that the ATX and all the installed modules are operational. During diagnostic mode, the status LEDs are used differently than during no...
Page 36 - OPERATIONAL DIAGNOSTICS; Meaning of LEDs
Chapter 5: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Page 5-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 5.1.2 Power-up Results After completion of the power-up diagnostic sequence, all status LEDs on the ATX front panel should be on (lit), indicating that the modules have passed the power-up tests. Refer to Table 5...
Page 37 - Diagnostic Results; Reset the Token Ring module and observe the power-up sequence
Troubleshooting Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 5-3 For both types of tests, normal operation is indicated when generated packets are received back (after looping) without errors. For remote loopback tests, the ATX creates LLC Type 1 test packets for LANs and PPP echo-request packets for WA...
Page 38 - b. Carefully but firmly press down on all socketed components.; Connectivity Problems; Check the status of the ports using LCM.
Chapter 5: Diagnostics and Troubleshooting Page 5-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide 3. If the sequence is still abnormal: a. Remove the interface module by unscrewing the two retaining screws on the module’s front panel. Pull the module out using the “ears” on the front panel. b. Carefully but f...
Page 39 - CHAPTER 6; UNPACKING THE TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 6-1 CHAPTER 6 ADDING/SWAPPING MODULES Once you have received your ATX, you may want to add a new module to expand your network bandwidth, replace a module with a module of a different type, or swap a module with another module of the same type. If you are: • ...
Page 41 - SWAPPING A MODULE; offline; Connecting to the Network.
Swapping a Module Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page 6-3 6.3 SWAPPING A MODULE When swapping identical modules, it is recommended that you remove power from the ATX. However, the module you are replacing must be taken offline first, as described below. 1. Take the module to be replaced offline...
Page 43 - APPENDIX A; Standards Compliance
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page A-1 APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Standards Compliance • IEEE 802.5, 802.2, 802.5m, 802.1(d) • Compatible with IBM Token-Ring environments • IBM Source Routing Protocol Translations • TCP/IP • IPX • AppleTalk Dimensions Length: 30.99 cm (12.2 in) Width:...
Page 45 - APPENDIX B
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-1 APPENDIX B BRIDGING METHODS B.1 OVERVIEW Each port of the ATX can be configured for transparent (802.1d) bridging, IBM source routing bridging, or source routing transparent bridging (802.5M). Depending on network topology, it may be desirable to include ...
Page 46 - B.2 TRANSPARENT BRIDGING; Exit Port Configuration
Appendix B: Bridging Methods Page B-2 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide B.2 TRANSPARENT BRIDGING Transparent or spanning tree bridging requires no initial programming. After being installed on the network, they “learn” and remember the location of the attached devices by reading the source address...
Page 47 - B.3 SOURCE ROUTING BRIDGING; Source Routing Example
Source Routing Bridging Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-3 B.3 SOURCE ROUTING BRIDGING Source routing bridging (SR) is an alternative to transparent or spanning tree bridging, and is widely used in Token Ring networks. The ATX supports source routing bridging on Token Ring LANs, and an enh...
Page 48 - Data Path Using Source Routing Bridging
Appendix B: Bridging Methods Page B-4 Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Source routing workstations need not be configured with route information; instead they discover the best route to a destination through the use of explorer frames. In the Figure B-1 example, station C might first transmit an ...
Page 49 - B.4 SOURCE ROUTING TRANSPARENT BRIDGING
Source Routing Transparent Bridging Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Page B-5 B.4 SOURCE ROUTING TRANSPARENT BRIDGING Source Routing Transparent (SRT) bridging is a method that merges IBM-style source routing with transparent spanning tree bridging. If a route is present in a packet, then the bri...
Page 51 - INDEX
Token Ring Switch Module User Guide Index-1 INDEX A Adding modules 6-1 ATX front panel 1-5 B Bridging configuring 3-4 domains A-2 method B-1 source routing B-3 SRT 3-4, B-5 transparent B-2 C Certifications A-2 Configurations 2-2 Configuring 3-2 Connectors A-2 D Diagnostics LED 5-2 loopback tests 5-2...
