Page 2 - Copyright © 2000 Nortel Networks; Trademarks; Statement of Conditions
ii 207344-B Copyright © 2000 Nortel Networks All rights reserved. February 2000. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented with...
Page 3 - Japan/Nippon Requirements Only; Taiwan Requirements; Canada Requirements Only
207344-B iii Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenmaßnahmen verantwortlich ist. Attention: Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environnem...
Page 4 - Nortel Networks Software License Agreement
iv 207344-B Nortel Networks Software License Agreement NOTICE: Please carefully read this license agreement before copying or using the accompanying software or installing the hardware unit with pre-enabled software (each of which is referred to as “Software” in this Agreement). BY COPYING OR USING ...
Page 7 - Contents; Preface
207344-B vii Contents Preface Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv Related Publications ........................................................................................................xvi Hard-Copy T...
Page 8 - II
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...
Page 11 - Figures
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 ...............................
Page 13 - Tables
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...
Page 15 - “Related Publications; Before You Begin
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...
Page 16 - Related Publications
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 ...
Page 17 - How to Get Help
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...
Page 19 - Overview of the switch modules (this page); Overview of the Switch Modules; network management software to configure and manage
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...
Page 20 - Features of the Switch Modules; Single-slot design to fit into the Centillion 50/100 chassis
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...
Page 22 - Physical Description of the Switch Modules
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...
Page 23 - Appendix B, “Cables and Connectors
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...
Page 24 - LED Displays on the Switch Modules; LEDs on a switch module indicate port status.; illustrates the front panel of an EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch
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...
Page 25 - Switch Configuration and Management; Network Management Applications and Features; SpeedView; Appendix C, “LED Displays
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...
Page 26 - Optivity; The Optivity Network Management System; Command Line Interface; The Centillion switch modules support a
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....
Page 27 - TFTP Support; Trivial File Transfer Protocol; Spanning Tree Protocol 802.1d Support
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...
Page 28 - Hot-Swapping Capability; Be sure to remove cables from all ports on the module, or disable all
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...
Page 29 - Appendix A, “Technical Specifications
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...
Page 30 - use a crossover cable.; Network Configuration Examples; shows an example of the EtherSpeedII switch modules in a sample
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. ...
Page 31 - Dedicated ports for servers (; Network Example
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 ...
Page 32 - Giving a Server a Dedicated Port; In; Connecting Servers to Dedicated Ports
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...
Page 33 - The “After” example in; Replacing a Bridge
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...
Page 34 - In the example shown in; Desktop Switch with ATM Uplinks
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...
Page 35 - shows such a network with switches used to connect; Segment Switch in an Enterprise Network
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 ...
Page 36 - shows a network with EtherSpeedII 10/100BASE-T switch modules; Desktop Switch and Frame-to-Cell Converter
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 ...
Page 37 - MultiLink Trunking; shows that; MultiLink Trunking Example
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...
Page 38 - Default Port Configuration; Factory Default Settings for the 100BASE-FX Switch Module
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...
Page 39 - Predefined SpeedView Configurations; All transparent switching with IEEE 802.1d Spanning Tree support
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...
Page 41 - Preparing for Installation
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...
Page 42 - Safety; Installing a Switch Module; “Removing a
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 ...
Page 43 - To install and secure the module in the chassis:; Remove the filler panel.; Removing the Filler Panel
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...
Page 44 - Slot Module Guides
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...
Page 45 - Seating the Module
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...
Page 46 - Checking LEDs on the Switch Modules; ). An established link displays the following LED color sequence:; LED Display for the 10/100BASE-T switch module
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...
Page 47 - LED Display for the EtherSpeed; See
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...
Page 48 - Removing a Module; For more information about cables, connectors, and connector pin
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...
Page 49 - The module is disengaged from the backplane.; Disengaging the Module; If you remove a module without waiting 45 seconds after disabling
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 ...
Page 50 - Slide the switch module out of the chassis (; Removing the Module from the Centillion 50/100 Chassis; Installing the Replacement Switch Module; “Installing a Switch Module; Reconfiguring the Replacement Switch Module; “Checking LEDs on the Switch
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...
Page 51 - EtherSpeedII switch module startup failure (
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...
Page 52 - To resolve the problem:; Remove and reinsert the failing module.
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. ...
Page 53 - Port Connection Problems; Symptom: The LED on a switch port is off.; show port; command and specify the module number and port
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 ...
Page 54 - Verify that the port is transmitting and receiving data frames.; Appendix C, “LED Displays on the EtherSpeedII Switch; From the Map window in SpeedView, choose Statistics.
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...
Page 59 - UTP Cable Length Limitations
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...
Page 60 - UTP Cabling
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...
Page 61 - EtherSpeedII switch module 10BASE-T ports are MDI-X standard.
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...
Page 62 - lists the optical specifications for multimode fiber.
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...
Page 63 - UTP Cables and Connectors; shows the pin assignments for 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX ports in the
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 ...
Page 64 - , with an example of the color; Using Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair Cables; Pairs in an RJ-45 Crossover Cable
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...
Page 65 - Using Shielded Twisted Pair Cables; Fast Ethernet Type 1 Balun Media Adapter; A balanced unbalanced (balun) media adapter is required when
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...
Page 68 - Label
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...
Page 69 - The EtherSpeedII 100BASE-FX switch module LED display (; MT-RJ LEDs for the EtherSpeed
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 ...
Page 71 - Numbers; Index
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...
