NTI 900GV - Manual

Organization viii Organization This manual is organized as follows: Section Description Chapter 1 Provides an overview of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and describes its features. Chapter 2 Provides instructions for installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassi...

ix Associated Documents Associated Documents The following documents provide related information. For information on how to order additional documentation, see the ordering information provided in this preface. Title and Order Description DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview Provides a tec...

Conventions x Conventions This book uses the following conventions. Convention Description NOTE Contains information of special interest. Special Type Indicates system output in examples. Boldface Indicates user input in examples. <Return> Indicates that you should press the Return key.

xi Accessing Online Information Accessing Online Information Documentation Comments If you have comments or suggestions about this document, send them to [email protected] Online Services To locate product-specific information, refer to one of the following World Wide Web sites: Americas: ht...

xiii Safety Overview The cautions that must be observed for the hardware described in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish. Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows: WARNING Contains information to prevent personal injury. CAUTION Conta...

Product Introduction 1-1 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Overview This chapter describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For further technical information on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV, refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management and the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series T...

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? 1-2 Product Introduction What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV? The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV (also referred to in this manual as the module) is a single Gigabit Ethernet port switch that allows a Modular Media Interface (MMI) connection using industry standard GBIC (Gi...

Product Introduction 1-3 Features Features This section describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For further information, refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview. Hot Swap With hot-swapping capabilities, you can install or remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV fro...

Features 1-4 Product Introduction Bridging The following bridging features and options are available: • High-speed local traffic filtering and forwarding • Compliant with spanning tree loop detection protocol, IEEE 802.1d • Support for multiple spanning trees with the ability to turn off the spannin...

Product Introduction 1-5 Features MIBS The following MIBs are supported: — MIB II (RFC 1213) — Interfaces MIB (RFC 1573) — Bridge MIB (RFC 1493) — DIGITAL VLAN V1 MIB — DIGITAL VLAN V2 MIB — DIGITAL Comet MIB — Proteon MIB — Ethernet MIB (RFC 1643) — DIGITAL Public Common MIB (pcom) — DIGITAL Intern...

Features 1-6 Product Introduction VLAN Secure Domains The VLAN Secure Domains (VSD) support has the following features: • Ability to group ports into VSDs • Ability to join VSDs in different modules in the DIGITAL VNswitch family across the VNbus • Support of port groups within a MultiSwitch 900 to ...

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Overview Introduction This chapter describes the front and back panel components of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and provides the tasks for installing the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In ...

Module Components 2-2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Module Components The following sections describe the front and back panel components for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For more information about the module’s LEDs, refer to Appendix A. Front Panel Components Figure 2-1 shows the fron...

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-3 Module Components 1 The VNbus Status and Traffic LEDs display different indications during a load state. Refer to the release notes for current descriptions. Item Icon Name Description 5 Load/Dump/Management(LDM) Port Status LED Indicates the link status of ...

Module Components 2-4 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Back Panel Components Figure 2-2 shows the front panel components and Table 2-2 describes them. Figure 2-2: Back Panel Components Table 2-2: Back Panel Components Item Name Description 1 Locking tab Locks the module into a MultiSwitch 900 b...

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-5 How to Install the Module How to Install the Module The hot-swap feature allows you to install the module into the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 without turning off power. Seating the module initiates the power-up. To install the module, complete the following tas...

How to Install the Module 2-6 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Task 2: Seat the Module To seat the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (Figure 2-4), complete the following steps: Figure 2-4: Seating the Module Step Action 1 Place the module’s mounting tab (1) into a mounting slot on the DIGIT...

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-7 How to Install the Module Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation To verify initial LED operation, check the following stages: If… Then… This is a new installation Turn on the power to the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900. The module was installed while the DIGITAL Mult...

How to Install the Module 2-8 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Task 4: Connect the LDM Port Cable To perform a remote dump, the LDM cable must be connected to the LDM port. The LDM port uses straight-through, 10BaseT, 8-pin MJ connectors. To connect the LDM port cable to the LDM port (Figure 2-...

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-9 How to Install the Module Task 5: Connect the GBIC Connector The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a Gigabit Interface Converter (GBIC) connector. To connect the GBIC connector (Figure 2-6), complete the following steps: Figure 2-6: GBIC Connection Step Action 1 S...

How to Install the Module 2-10 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV Task 6: Connect the Duplex SC Cables The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses both Single-Mode Fiber (SMF) and Multi-Mode Fiber (MMF) port connectors. WARNING Some fiber optic equipment can emit laser or infrared light that can injure your ...

Installing the Setup Port Cable 3-1 Chapter 3 Installing the Setup Port Cable Overview Introduction The setup port on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis allows you to access and set DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV parameters. This chapter describes how to access the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 s...

Setup Port Signaling Standards 3-2 Installing the Setup Port Cable Setup Port Signaling Standards Signals from the MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port conform to the EIA-232D signaling standard at 9600 baud. To the user, the port appears as a data terminal equipment (DTE) device. The MultiSwi...

Installing the Setup Port Cable 3-3 Connecting to the Setup Port Connecting to the Setup Port To connect to the setup port on the module, complete the following steps: The following legend identifies the setup port cabling in Figure 3-1: Step Action 1 Ensure that the transmit and receive baud rates ...

Connecting to the Setup Port 3-4 Installing the Setup Port Cable Figure 3-1: Setup Port Cabling Components After all cables are connected, go to Chapter 4. BN24H H8571-J H8575-A 3 4 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 DIGIT AL MultiSwitch 900 1 2

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to configure your DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module when it is installed in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Chapter This chapt...

Assigning an IP Address 4-2 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Assigning an IP Address After installing the module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis and connecting the cables, you need to assign an IP address. Do this using the command line interface, which is accessed through a ...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-3 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU The following example shows the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU . To access the module’s setup screen, you must choose option [9] Start Redirect Mode ...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-5 Using Menus to Configure the Module Using Menus to Configure the Module The following screen shows the options available from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU when the module is operating in a MultiSwitch 900 configuration. Depending on the...

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults 4-6 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 [1] Restart with Factory Defaults This option reboots the module, causing its configured Nonvolatile Random Access Memory (NVRAM) parameters to be initialized to factory default values followed by a module rese...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-9 [4] Configure IP [4] Configure IP This option provides you with IP configuration selections. NOTE For any of the IP Configuration menu options to take effect, the module needs to be reset. Use [2] Restart with Current Settings from the VNswitch...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-11 [4] Configure IP [1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community This option prompts you to enter the module’s read/write community name. The community name can be used for read/write access control. The read/write community name is case sensitive. The defa...

[4] Configure IP 4-12 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 [2] Add SNMP Trap Addresses This option prompts you to enter IP addresses to which the DIGITAL VNSwitch 900GV module sends SNMP traps. You can enter up to eight trap addresses. If one or more SNMP trap addresses were previousl...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-17 [5] Go to Local Console [5] Go to Local Console To perform additional configurations on the module, select [5] Go To Local Console from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU . The system will display the copyright statements and the following p...

[6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV) 4-18 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 [6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV) To view or clear the module’s error log entries, select [6] Product-Specific Options from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU : If you select [2] List...

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-19 [10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900) [10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900) This option provides product-specific selections when you are using a MultiSwitch 900. When selected, the option allows you to enable and disable t...

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-1 Chapter 5 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module Overview Introduction This chapter describes how to remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module, cables and connectors from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Chapter This chapter contains the foll...

Removing the Cables 5-2 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module Removing the Cables Before the module is unseated, the LDM cables must be removed from the module. To remove the cables (Figure 6-1 and Figure 5-1), complete these steps: Figure 5-1: Removing the LDM Port Cable Step Action 1 Push in t...

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-3 Removing the GBIC Card Removing the GBIC Card The GBIC is hot-swappable and can be removed while the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has power. To remove the connector ( Figure 5-2), complete these steps: Figure 5-2: GBIC Removal Step Action 1 Push in the release...

Unseating the Module 5-4 Removing the Cables, Connector and Module Unseating the Module To unseat the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis (Figure 5-3), complete the following steps: Figure 5-3: Unseating the Module Step Action 1 Lift the release lever (1) at the top of the DIGITAL MultiS...

Problem Solving A-1 Appendix A Problem Solving Overview Introduction This appendix describes how to diagnose and solve problems with the module using a light-emitting diodes (LED) displays. In This Appendix This appendix contains the following topics: Topic Page Normal Power-Up A-2 LED Descriptions ...

Normal Power-Up A-2 Problem Solving Normal Power-Up When the module’s power is initially turned on, the following events occur: Refer to Table A-1 for a list of LED states that are possible for each of the module. Event Description 1 The module's Power LED lights as soon as power is applied to the u...

Problem Solving A-3 LED Descriptions LED Descriptions The module's LEDs provide dynamic indications of the module’s status. The LEDs can be in various states (on, off, or flashing), and can change color (green or yellow) depending on the operational status of the module or the level of activity on t...

LED Descriptions A-4 Problem Solving LED Name Off On (Green) On (Yellow) Flashing LDM Activity LED N/A Indicates high traffic. N/A Transmitting or receiving packets. Port Status LEDs No valid link being received on the port. No cable is attached. Port is broken. Port is enabled onto the front panel ...

Problem Solving A-5 Problem Solving Using LEDs Problem Solving Using LEDs When diagnosing a problem with the module, note that the problem is often indicated by the combined states of the module LEDs. Table A-2 lists the typical combined states of the LEDs for various error conditions that can occur...

Problem Solving Using LEDs A-6 Problem Solving Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action VNbus Status LED is off. No connection. Check that the module is properly attached to one of the backplane VNbus channels and that the VNbus is connected by management software. VNbus Activity LED is off. There i...

Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters B-1 Appendix B Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters Overview This appendix shows detailed illustrations of the connectors and their pin assignments (if applicable), and adapters used on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. In This Appendix This appendix contain...

Connectors and Pin Assignments B-2 Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters Connectors and Pin Assignments 10BaseT Port (8-pin MJ) Straight-through Connector The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a straight-through connector for its LDM 10BaseT front panel port. Figure B-1 shows the 8-pin MJ straight-throug...

Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters B-3 Adapters Adapters H8571-J Adapter Figure B-2 shows the H8571-J adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 9-pin D-sub connector) and its pin assignments. Figure B-2: H8571-J Adapter H8571-J 6 MMJ 9 D-Sub(F) 123456 1 23456789 DCD SDRDDTRGNDDSRRTSCTSRI NPB-5342-95F

Product Specifications C-1 Appendix C Product Specifications Overview This appendix lists the product and acoustical specifications for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It also provides a list of connectors on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module, the MultiSwitch 900 chassis. In This Appendix This ap...

Product Specifications C-2 Product Specifications Product Specifications Table C-1 lists the product specifications for the module. Table C-1: Product Specifications 1 For sites above 2400 m (8,000 ft), decrease the operating temperature specification by 1.8°C for each 1000 m or 3.2°F for each 3200 ...

Product Specifications C-3 Acoustical Specifications Acoustical Specifications Table C-2 lists the acoustical specifications for the module in English. Table C-3 lists the acoustical specifications for the module in German. Table C-2: Acoustical Specifications Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 77...

Connectors C-4 Product Specifications Connectors Table C-4 provides a list of connectors for DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and the MultiSwitch 900 chassis. Table C-4: Connectors Connectors Quantity DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV: 8-pin MJ (10BaseT twisted pair) 1 duplex Giga-Bit Interface Converter (GBIC) 1...