Page 3 - Notice; NOTICE
Notice 9033718-01 iii NOTICE Enterasys Networks 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 Enterasys Networks to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, fi...
Page 4 - FCC NOTICE
Notice iv 9033718-01 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 ope...
Page 6 - SAFETY INFORMATION
Notice vi 9033718-01 SAFETY INFORMATION WICHTIGE SICHERHEITSHINWEISE (GERMANY) 1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfältig durch. 2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung für den späteren Gebrauch auf. 3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerät vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flüssigoder Aerosolreiniger...
Page 7 - PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT; BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,; LICENSE; APPLICABLE LAW
Notice 9033718-01 vii ENTERASYS NETWORKS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) between You, the end user, and Enterasys Networks, Inc. (“Enterasys”) that sets forth your rig...
Page 8 - UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS; NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
Notice viii 9033718-01 5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS . The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Softw...
Page 9 - DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY; Industrial
Notice 9033718-01 ix DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Enterasys Networks, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial WayPO Box 5005Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Sims European Representative Address: Ent...
Page 11 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
9033718 Table of Contents xi TABLE OF CONTENTS PREFACE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . XIII Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiiiAudience . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - INDEX
xii Table of Contents VH-8TX1MF Console Port (Out-of-Band) Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Remote Management via the Console Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19In-Band Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Powering the Switch . ....
Page 13 - PREFACE; Purpose; Message Formats; A note informs you of special circumstances.
9033718-01 Preface xiii PREFACE Purpose This guide provides information about the features and applications of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch system. Audience This guide is intended for Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) administrators and Management Information Sy...
Page 14 - Other Conventions; Organization; Chapter 1. Product Overview
xiv Preface VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Other Conventions This guide uses the following typographical conventions: • Initial Caps Menu titles and console menu selections. • [Enter] Used to designate the Enter or Return key. • courier font Screen messages and user prompts. • Selection Describes a user-config...
Page 15 - Description
9033718-01 Product Overview 1 1. PRODUCT OVERVIEW This chapter provides the following information: • Product Description • Features • Front and Rear Panel Component Descriptions • Feature Summaries • Application Example Description This installation guide describes Enterasys Networks’ Vertical Horiz...
Page 16 - Features
2 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch is desktop mountable. LEDs on the front panel provide information about the operating status of the switch. The rear panel contains the power connector and serial console port. Features • Ports: - 7 fixed dual-speed 10/100Base-TX ...
Page 17 - Front Panel; Name; Port Status Indicators
9033718-01 Product Overview 3 Front Panel Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the Enterasys Networks Vertical Horizon VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF. Table 1-1 defines the VH-8TX1UM/ VH-8TX1MF front-panel components. Figure 1-1. VH-8TX1MF Front Panel Table 1-1. Front Panel Components * The 100Base-FX port is a...
Page 18 - Rear Panel; The following summaries describe VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF features in; Spanning Tree Protocol; be created between different LAN segments for purposes of fault
4 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Rear Panel Figure 1-2 shows the VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF rear panel and Table 1-2 defines the rear panel components. Figure 1-2. VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Rear Panel Table 1-2. Rear Panel Components Feature Summaries The following summaries describe VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF fe...
Page 19 - fails for any reason, a disabled alternative is activated, thereby; Frame Buffering and Frame Latency; check (CRC) for data integrity. This switching method prevents bad; Software Download; A TFTP software download is invoked via the Management Setup Menu; Non-Volatile Parameter Storage; experiences power interruptions or is powered down for normal; Configuration and Management Interfaces; The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch can be managed using any of the
9033718-01 Product Overview 5 fails for any reason, a disabled alternative is activated, thereby maintaining the connection. This prevents network traffic from circulating in an endless loop formed by multiple connections to the same LAN segment. Spanning Tree parameters are configurable using the S...
Page 20 - RMON
6 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF An RS-232 connection, using a DB-9 connector, is included on the rear panel for system management. Serial console management can be performed out-of-band using a terminal or computer running communications software. You can connect directly to the RS-232 port o...
Page 21 - Port Mirroring
9033718-01 Product Overview 7 • Event: a function that operates with the Alarm group to define an action that will be taken when an alarm condition occurs. The event may write a log entry and/or send a trap message. Note that RMON statistics and other information can only be viewed using a connectio...
Page 22 - Broadcast Suppression; The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF includes the ability to save the current; BootP; configuration information to hosts on a TCP/IP network. Using this; Flow Control
8 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF address that matches one in the authorized list will be forwarded, all other packets will be dropped. Note that port security is disabled on all ports by default, but can be enabled on a per-port basis by using the console interface menus, the on-board Web agen...
Page 23 - backbone. The tag identifies which VLAN the frame belongs to. See; Class of Service; short supply. See Appendix C, “Class of Service,” in the Management; Port Trunking; TX1MF allows up to four RJ-45 ports to be joined together as a trunk.
9033718-01 Product Overview 9 that could add to a congestion condition. The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch supports flow control per the IEEE 802.3x standard. Note that flow control is disabled on all ports by default but can be enabled on a per-port basis by using the console interface menus, the on-bo...
Page 24 - Factory Defaults; Parameter
10 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Factory Defaults Table 1-3 lists the default settings for switch configuration parameters. Each parameter can be changed via the console menus or Telnet. Table 1-3. Factory Default Settings Parameter Default Value Multicast Filtering GMRP Disabled IGMP Multica...
Page 25 - Application Examples
9033718-01 Product Overview 11 Application Examples The exploding popularity of the Internet and of corporate intranets, as well as new, high-bandwidth desktop applications, are driving the demand for Fast Ethernet. The increase in multimedia traffic and the need to support legacy protocols alongsid...
Page 26 - Client/Server Network Application; as another building floor or a separate building.
12 Product Overview VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Client/Server Network Application To improve workstation performance in a client/server environment, the VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch can be configured to provide 200 Mbps full-duplex Fast Ethernet connections to servers by connecting each to a dedicated switch ...
Page 27 - Local Backbone Application; The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch can be used in a local backbone
9033718-01 Product Overview 13 Local Backbone Application The VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF switch can be used in a local backbone application, connecting network segments together and providing file-server access (Figure 1-4). Workgroup hubs are provided with a single connection to the switch while servers a...
Page 29 - Inspecting Your Shipment
9033718-01 Installation 15 2. INSTALLATION Inspecting Your Shipment When you receive the shipment of your switch, check the package contents and make sure you have the following items: • VH-8TX1UM or VH-8TX1MF switch • Mounting ears and mounting screws • Four rubber feet • ESD wrist strap • Power co...
Page 30 - Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf; port LEDs, and access to the rear-panel modules and power cord. Make
16 Installation VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Mounting the Switch on a Table or Shelf You can mount the switch on a table or shelf. Locate the switch in a position that allows access to the front panel RJ-45 ports, visibility of the port LEDs, and access to the rear-panel modules and power cord. Make sure tha...
Page 31 - Mounting the Switch in a Rack; front panel facing forward. Do the following:; Figure 2-1. Mounting the Switch in a Rack
9033718-01 Installation 17 Mounting the Switch in a Rack The switch ships with two (2) multi-position mounting ears and four (4) mounting screws. Figure 2.1 shows the orientation of the mounting ears for attaching the ears to the switch for a rack mount application. Mount the switch with the front p...
Page 32 - Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port; an external modem to enable remote dial-in management. You can use; Figure 2-2. Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port
18 Installation VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Connecting a Terminal to the Console Port The console port is a serial RS-232 interface port that enables a connection to a terminal for performing switch monitoring and configuration functions. The terminal may be a PC or workstation running terminal emulation so...
Page 33 - Remote Management via the Console Port; Configure the Switch Site
9033718-01 Installation 19 2. Connect one end of the interface cable directly to the switch’s console port and tighten the retaining screws. 3. Connect the other end of the interface cable to a terminal (in some instances, an adapter may be required to make this connection). 4. From your terminal, s...
Page 34 - Powering the Switch; specific international power cord requirements.
20 Installation VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Powering the Switch To supply power to the switch, connect the power cord to the switch and to a grounded three-prong wall outlet (Figure 2-3). See Appendix A, “Technical Specifications” on page 25 for more information regarding specific international power cord r...
Page 35 - Network Cable Requirements; Copper; constraint for the Fast Ethernet fiber interface.; Table 2-2. Fast Ethernet Fiber Specifications
9033718-01 Installation 21 Network Cable Requirements Copper Table 2.1 specifies the cable types and length constraints for the various copper interfaces on the VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF. Table 2-1. Copper Cable Specifications Fiber Table2.2 specifies the fiber type, bandwidth requirement, and length cons...
Page 36 - The ports on the base unit are wired with the MDI-X function
22 Installation VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ports The 10Base-T/100Base-TX ports use RJ-45 connectors. Figure 2-4 shows an RJ-45 connector being inserted into a port. Figure 2-4. Inserting an RJ-45 Connector into a Port The ports on the base unit are wired with the MDI-X function implemen...
Page 37 - 00Base-FX Fiber Port; Figure 2-5. Inserting an SC Fiber Connector into the Fiber Port; The fiber uplink on the VH-8TX1UM supports single-mode 10/125 μm
9033718-01 Installation 23 100Base-FX Fiber Port The 100Base-FX fiber port uses an SC connector. Figure 2-5 shows an SC fiber connector being inserted into the fiber port on the VH-8TX1UM/VH- 8TX1MF. Figure 2-5. Inserting an SC Fiber Connector into the Fiber Port The fiber uplink on the VH-8TX1MF su...
Page 39 - APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS; General; Standards Compliance; IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks; Regulatory Compliance; Operating temperature:
9033718-01 Technical Specifications 25 APPENDIX A. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS General Standards Compliance IEEE 802.1D Transparent Bridging Specifications (ISO/IEC 10038) IEEE 802.1p Traffic Class Expediting and Dynamic Multicast Filtering IEEE 802.1Q Virtual Bridged Local Area Networks IEEE 802.2 Loc...
Page 40 - Electrical Specifications; Maximum power consumption:; Physical Specifications
26 Technical Specifications VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF Electrical Specifications Input voltage: 100-240 VAC Input frequency: 50-60 Hz Maximum power consumption: 90 VA Physical Specifications Height: 1.72 in. (4.36 cm) Length: 8.03 in. (20.4 cm) Width: 13 in. (33 cm ) Weight: 4.17 lb. (1.89 kg)
Page 41 - Port Specifications; Console Port; Table A-1 shows the console port pin assignments.; Pin
9033718-01 Technical Specifications 27 Port Specifications Console Port Table A-1 shows the console port pin assignments. Table A-1. RS-232 Console Port Pin Assignments 10Base-T and 100Base-TX Ports Table A-2 shows the 10Base-T/100Base-TX pinouts. These ports are wired MDI-X. All undefined pins are ...
Page 42 - Figure A-1. External Crossover Cable Wiring; Power Cord Set Requirements; General Requirements
28 Technical Specifications VH-8TX1UM/VH-8TX1MF MDI/MDI-X Crossover Cable Wiring Figure A-1 shows the wiring scheme for implementing a crossover cable if needed for connection to the switch’s 10Base-T or 100Base-TX ports. Such a cable may be required when connecting the switch to another switch or a...
Page 43 - Country-Specific Requirements; the accredited agency within that country.; Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country; conductor size. Power cord set fittings (appliance; Country
9033718-01 Technical Specifications 29 Country-Specific Requirements Table A-3 lists the power cord set requirements by country and identifies the accredited agency within that country. Table A-3. Power Cord Set Requirements by Country Note 1 Flexible cord must be <HAR> Type HO5VV-F or HO3VV-F...
Page 45 - APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL; The pause-frame flow-control mechanism supported by the
9033718 Flow Control 31 APPENDIX B. FLOW CONTROL Flow control is a mechanism which allows you to protect the switch from overload conditions and to keep additional traffic off the network when excessive congestion will result. Figure B-1 illustrates flow control for both half- and full-duplex applic...
Page 47 - Term
9033718 Acronyms & Abbreviations 33 APPENDIX C. ACRONYMS & ABBREVIATIONS Term Definition 10Base-T 10 Mbps twisted-pair Ethernet 100Base-TX 100 Mbps twisted-pair Fast Ethernet 100Base-FX 100 Mbps fiber option Fast Ethernet ANSI American National Standards Institute BootP Bootstrap Protocol CA...
