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
Notice ii 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 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Networking Equipment, for use in a
iii 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: Cab...
Page 6 - Safety Information; CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
Notice iv Safety Information CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The FPIM-05 and FPIM-07 are Class 1 Laser Products The FPIM-05 and FPIM-07 use Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these adapters. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedba...
Page 9 - Contents
vii Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features........................................................................................................................... 1-2Related Manuals ............................................................................................................ 1-6G...
Page 10 - Chapter 5
Contents viii Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications ................................................................................................ 5-1 CPU .......................................................................................................................... 5-1Memor...
Page 11 - Chapter 1; Introduction
1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction The 9H423-28 (Figure 1-1) is a switching module with twenty-four 10 Mbps Ethernet ports and four 100 Mbs Fast Ethernet ports. The module is configured with two RJ21 connectors, two RJ45 connectors, two ST fiber connectors and a slot for an FEPIM. The two RJ21 connectors pr...
Page 12 - Features
Introduction 1-2 Features Processor The 9H423-28 module is 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 Packet Switching The 9H4...
Page 16 - Related Manuals
Introduction 1-6 Related Manuals The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and technical data contained in this manual. SmartSwitch 9000 Installation GuideSmartSwitch 9000 9C300-1 Environmental Module User ’s GuideSmartSwitch 9000 9C214-1 AC Power Supply User ’s GuideSmart...
Page 17 - Chapter 2; Unpacking the Module; Installing an FEPIM
2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the 9H423-28 Module The 9H423-28 module occupies a single slot in the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis. Install the modules by following the steps starting below. Unpacking the Module 1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and packing materials in the ev...
Page 18 - User Accessible Components
Installing the 9H423-28 Module 2-2 3. Install the FEPIM as shown in Figure 2-1. Ensure that the rear connector is seated firmly before tightening the three mounting screws. 4. Replace the plate and two screws on the side of the FEPIM slot. Figure 2-1. Installing an FEPIM User Accessible Components F...
Page 19 - Setting the Module DIP Switch; St
2-3 Installing the 9H423-28 Module Figure 2-2. User Accessible Components Setting the Module DIP Switch The DIP switch on the 9H423-289 module (Figure 2-2 ), is an eight-switch DIP located near the right and center of the module. Each switch is set according to the functions described in Table 2-1. ...
Page 20 - Cautions
Installing the 9H423-28 Module 2-4 See the Cautions at the end of this table. Table 2-1. Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description 8 Clear Password -1 This module stores user entered passwords in NVRAM (Nonvolatile random access memory). To clear these passwords, toggle this switch and then...
Page 23 - The Reset Switch
2-7 Installing the 9H423-28 Module 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, press the ...
Page 25 - Chapter 3; Operation
3-1 Chapter 3 Operation The 9H423-28 module is a twenty-nine port device. Two front panel RJ21 connectors support twenty-four 10BASE-T ports, along with two RJ45 connectors, ST fiber connectors and a slot for an FEPIM that support four 100BASE-T ports. Each of these twenty-eight ports is a separate ...
Page 27 - SmartSwitch ASIC; Traditional Switch; VLAN
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, as in traditional bridges. This custom hardware ...
Page 28 - VLAN Domains
Operation 3-4 Figure 3-2. VLAN-based Network VLAN Domains VLAN domains consist of groups of interconnected VLAN switches separated by routing devices. Figure 3-3 shows such an arrangement. Each group of switches constitutes a VLAN domain. Figure 3-3. VLAN Domains Endpoints on VLAN 1 Endpoints on VLA...
Page 29 - Fully-Meshed VLAN Domains; SecureFast VLAN Switches
3-5 Operation Fully-Meshed VLAN Domains The switches shown in figure 3-3 above are said to be fully meshed. The term “fully meshed” is often used when describing the connections between switches in a domain. Fully meshed implies that there are links between all switches to every other switch. A full...
Page 30 - INB NIB
Operation 3-6 i960 Core The i960 core provides the SNMP protocol stacks to support industry-standard MIBs. Additionally, Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs are supported for each media type. Advanced management services, such as the Distributed LAN Monitor, telnet and network address to MAC address...
Page 31 - System Diagnostic Controller
3-7 Operation SMB-10 Bus The SMB-10 is a 10Mbs management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000. This bus is used for inter-chassis communication of modules as well as serving as an side-band management channel into the SmartSwitch 9000. The SMB-10 is externalized from the chassis via an optional ...
Page 32 - ITDM Arbitration Levels
Operation 3-8 Arbitration for the backplane is accomplished in the INB Time Division Multiplexing (ITDM) logic. The arbitration is a three-level scheme that ensures that no one can get the backplane for more than one time slice at a time. The ITDM RAM contains 256 4-bit locations. This RAM is used t...
Page 33 - Monarch/Slave SmartSwitch 9000 Modules
3-9 Operation Monarch/Slave SmartSwitch 9000 Modules All modules in an SmartSwitch 9000 chassis that transfer packets across the INB backplane have identical INB interfaces. However, one of them has to be selected to perform the backplane arbitration. The lowest slot number module will automatically...
Page 35 - Chapter 4
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. Figure 4-1 shows the LANVIEW LEDs of the 9H423-28 module. Figure 4-1. The LANVIEW LEDs PortTransmit FAST ENET 9H423-28 CPU SMB INB FAST ENET ETHERNET 28 27 26X 25X ...
Page 39 - Specifications; Technical Specifications; Memory; Network Interfaces
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) connecto...
Page 40 - 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 41 - Environment
5-3 Specifications Environment Operating Temperature 5 to 40° C Storage Temperature -30 to 90° C Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing
Page 43 - Appendix A; FEPIM Specifications
A-1 Appendix A FEPIM Specifications The 9H423-28 SmartSwitch 9000 module uses a Fast Ethernet Interface Module (FEPIM) to provide front panel cable connections. FEPIMs are user-installable. See the section titled Installing an FEPIM in Chapter 2. FE-100TX The FE-100TX is an RJ45 connector supporting...
