Allied Telesis Formula 8200 User manual

FORMULA 8200
™
Fast Ethernet FiberWorkgroup Switch
Installation Guide
PN 613-10688-00 Rev. A
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Copyright  1998 Allied Telesyn International Corp.
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written
permission from Allied Telesyn International Corp.
FORMULA 8200 is a trademark of Allied Telesyn International Corp.
Ethernet is a registered trademark of Xerox Corporation. All other product names,
company names, logos or other designations mentioned herein are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respectives owners.
Allied Telesyn International Corp. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and
other information contained in this document without prior written notice. The information
provided herein is subject to change without notice. In no event shall Allied Telesyn
International Corp. be liable for any incidental, special, indirect, or consequential damages
whatsoever, including but not limited to lost profits, arising out of or related to this manual
or the information contained herein, even if Allied Telesyn International Corp. has been
advised of, known, or should have known, the possibility of such damages.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
Switch Installation .........................................................................................1
Overview..............................................................................................................2
Verifying Your Switch Package..........................................................................3
Prerequisites for Card Installation ....................................................................3
Ventilation....................................................................................................3
Power ............................................................................................................3
Installing the FORMULA 8200 on the Desktop................................................4
Installing the FORMULA 8200 in the Rack......................................................5
Attaching a Console to the Switch......................................................................6
Powering Up and Initializing the Switch...........................................................6
Connecting Devices to the Fiber Ports.............................................................11
Where to Go Next..............................................................................................11
Sample Networking Applications.....................................................................12
Chapter 2
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................13
Areas to Check...................................................................................................13
Checking LED Status........................................................................................14
IP Addresses......................................................................................................15
Cabling...............................................................................................................16
Appendix A
Product Specifications for the FORMULA 8200 Switch ......................17
Appendix B
Technical Support Fax Order ....................................................................19
Incident Summary.............................................................................................19
Appendix C
FORMULA 8200 Fiber Switch Installation Guide Feedback ..............21
Appendix D
Where To Find Us ..........................................................................................23
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Chapter 1
Switch Installation
This guide shows you how to install the FORMULA 8200 fiber switch from
Allied Telesyn International Corp., shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.
Figure 1: The FORMULA 8200 Fiber Switch Models (AT-8208F/SC and AT-8216F/SC)
Figure 2: The FORMULA 8200 Rear Panel
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN - LINK
YELLOW - DIAG GREEN - ACTIVITY YELLOW - COLLISION
RS-232 TERMINAL PORT
100 BASE-FX
12345678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
Expansion slot
Onboard module
Reset button,
Power LED,
and Status LED
Console port
Slot for accelerator card
Slot for
uplink card
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN - LINK
YELLOW - DIAG GREEN - ACTIVITY YELLOW - COLLISION
RS-232 TERMINAL PORT
100 BASE-FX
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
100 BASE-FX
9 1011 12 1314 15 16
12345678
RESET
STATUS
POWER
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
AT-8208 F/SC
AT-8216F/SC
Power Switch
Power switch
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Overview
The FORMULA 8200 includes the following hardware and software features:
❑ Eight or sixteen 100Base-FX, full duplex, dual SC fiber ports
❑ Flow control to autosense buffer limits on the transmit port
❑ Front panel LEDs that provide operating status and a Reset button
for front panel control of switch
❑ RS-232 console port interface for local switch management or Telnet
support for remote switch management
❑ Rack mount or table mount capabilities
❑ Support for multiple optional hardware and port configurations:
— 10/100Base-TX expansion ports
— OC3 ATM uplink card
— FDDI uplink card
❑ Virtual LAN (VLAN) support for up to 16 VLANs
❑ Virtual routing to provide switching between VLANs
❑ Loop detection using Spanning Tree Protocol (IEEE 802.1d)
❑ Portmirroringtoallowmonitoringofone’sportactivitiesfromanother
port
❑ Support for RMON Groups 1,2,3, and 9
❑ Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) agent for
Management Information Bases (MIB) II and a private enterprise
MIB
❑ TFTP and Zmodem support for software upgrades and backup
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Verifying Your Switch Package
Your FORMULA 8200 package consists of:
❑ One FORMULA 8200 fiber switch, either the 8-port AT-8208F/SC or
the 16-port AT-8216F/SC
❑ Rackmounting kit that includes brackets and screws for the
rackmounting option
❑ Four feet for the desktop mounting option
❑ AC power cord (U.S.A. only)
❑ This installation guide
If any of these components are damaged, contact your shipping carrier
representative. If any components are missing, please phone the Allied
Telesyn. Refer to Appendix D, “Where To Find Us,” on page 23.
Prerequisites for Switch Installation
Before installing the FORMULA 8200, make sure your site meets the following
requirements:
❑ Power: 90-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 3-6A
❑ Temperature: 0 ° ~ 40 ° C
❑ Humidity: 85% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing
Refer to Appendix A for a summary on product specifications.
Ventilation
The switch has an internal fan module. For the fan to function correctly, you
must not block the ventilation openings which are located at the rear and the
sides of the chassis.
Power
Power connections for each unit should be able to provide 120 VAC for North
American models or 240 VAC for international models. It is advisable to use
dedicated power circuits or power conditioners to supply power to the network
devices. This aids in isolating network equipment from electrical power
interference.
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Location
Install the FORMULA 8200 on a sturdy, level surface in a ventilated area that
isdust freeand awayfrom heatvents, warmair exhaustfrom otherequipment,
and direct sunlight. Avoid proximity to large electric motors or other
electromagnetic equipment.
Refer to Appendix A, “Product Specifications for the FORMULA 8200 Switch,”
for a summary of installation specifications.
Installing the FORMULA 8200 on the Desktop
1. Set the switch on the flat surface. Allow at least 2 inches on the right
side of the switch for proper ventilation and 5 inches in the back for
power cord clearance.
2. Use the plastic screws provided to attach the four rubber feet to each
marked location on the bottom of the chassis (Figure 3).
Figure 3: Installing the Rubber Feet
3. Attach the power cord to the back of the switch. Then attach the other
end of the power cord to a grounded AC power outlet.
4. Proceed to the section, “Attaching a Console to the Switch.”
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Installing the FORMULA 8200 in the Rack
Caution
When mounting the switch in a rack, do not stack units directly on top
of one another.
1. If the rubber feet are attached, remove them.
2. Attach the mounting brackets to the side of the switch using the M4 x
8 mm screws provided (Figure 4).
Caution
Use only the M4 x 8 mm screws provided. Longer screws may contact
the internal components, damaging the unit.
Figure 4: Attaching the Mounting Brackets
3. Align the holes in the mounting brackets to the holes in the rack
(Figure 5) and secure with the screws provided.
Figure 5: Rackmounting the Switch
4. Attach the power cord to the back of the switch. Then attach the other
end of the power cord to a grounded AC power outlet.
5. Proceed to the section, “Attaching a Console to the Switch.”
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Attaching a Console to the Switch
You need the following equipment:
❑ A terminal or TTY-compatible terminal, or a portable computer with a
serial port and the ability to emulate a VT100 terminal
❑ A UL-listed null modem RS232 cable with a female DB9 connector for
the console port on the switch and with a connector on the other end
that is appropriate for your computer or terminal
1. Set the terminal protocol as follows:
— 9600 baud
— No parity
— 8 bits
— 1 stop bit
— Window terminal emulation option set to No
— Terminal preferences: Function , Arrow , and Control keys active
2. Connect the terminal (or a computer in terminal-emulation mode) to
the switch’s console port using the RS232 cable. Then turn on the
terminal.
3. Proceed to the section, “Powering Up and Initializing the Switch.”
Powering Up and Initializing the Switch
Power on the switch.
The switch goes through a power-on self test (POST) to verify that all
components are functioning properly. The console displays messages
similar to the following screen:
Note
Report any error messages to Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support
department. Refer to Appendix D, “Where To Find Us,” for contact
information.
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Figure 6: FORMULA 8200 POST Messages
4. Observe the LEDs for normal switch operation (Figure 7 and Table 1).
Figure 7: Close-Up of the FX Port LEDs
Boot POST in progress...
PROM version: 1.0.10
Sizing DRAM (value displayed is bank size or error
code)...
DRAM now configured into a contiguous block:
Address: ............. 0xa0000000 - 0xa07ffffc
Running DRAM test...
Initializing 4650 icache and dcache...
Initializing PIG chip...
Initializing PMIU chips...
.
.
Boot POST complete, passing control to firmware...
Loading /flash/firmware...Starting at 0x80010000...
Firmware version 1.4.0
Date= 11/7/97 time= 11:34:27
Restore configuration for system
IP address = 0.0.0.0
Number of ports = 16
Configuration changed
srm_init success
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Switch Init Success
Login:
Post
begins
Component
tests
Firmware
loads
System
info
Vendor
info
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
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At initial startup, the switch operates at the default parameters listed
in Table 2. If you want to change these settings, refer to the
FORMULA 8200 User’s Guide available from Allied Telesyn’s website
at www.alliedtelesyn.com/manuals.htm for detailed procedures
on how to:
— Set the switch’s IP address, subnet mask, and gateway address
— Change the default login and password for security reasons
— Verify the Ethernet port configuration
Table 1: FORMULA 8200 FX LED States
LED Description
Status Flashing green means the system-wide operation is normal.
Solid green means the switch is locked up and you probably cannot log
in. Reboot the switch.
Flashing amber means the switch is completing a DRAM test during a
poweron self test (POST); otherwise, theremay be problems. Reboot. Ifthe
LED state does not change, contact Allied Telesyn’s Technical Support.
Solid amber means the switch is still functioning, but with problems.
Try to solve the problems; otherwise, reboot.
Power Solid green means power is applied and operation is normal.
Off means there is no power to the switch. Check the power cord and
power source. Turn off and on. Replace the switch if LED remains unlit.
Port LED:
Activity
Flashing or solid green means the port is receiving or transmitting
traffic.
Off means there is no traffic. This LED state does not indicate a problem.
Port LED:
Collision
This LED is always off . It is not supported on the FORMULA 8200 fiber
switch because collisions do not occur on full duplex FX ports.
Port LED:
Link
Solid green means the cable’s link status is good.
Off means there is no link; flashing means there is a link problem. Verify
cable and port speed supported on end device (FX ports are 100Mbps full
duplex only).
Diag This LED is normally off . This LED is reserved for factory use.
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Table 2: Default Fiber Switch’s Parameters
Parameter Default Value
System login admin
System password switch
Admin Status Enabled
IP Address 0.0.0.0
IP Subnet Mask Address 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway Address 0.0.0.0
Spanning Tree Protocol Enabled
Port Path Cost 10
Port Priority 128
Half or Full Duplex Full duplex on FX ports
Port Speed 100 Mbps on FX ports
Autonegotiation Off; not applicable to FX ports
Spanning Tree Priority 32768
Active Aging Time 300 seconds
Hello Time 2 seconds
IP RIP Mode Silent
VLAN All ports to a default VLAN #1
Console 9600, 8, N, 1
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5. Log in at the prompt:
— Log in as admin .
— Enter the default password, switch .
6. Enter SYSTEM/SHOW and verify the firmware and IP information.
Make sure the firmware version displayed on the screen matches the
version of the Release Notes and the User’s Guide you will be
downloading from Allied Telesyn’s website (described later on
page 11).
If you want to configure the IP parameters (IP address, subnet mask,
and gateway address), use the BOOT/IP/CONFIG command.
Note
You must enter a unique IP address for the switch if you plan to
manage the switch via Telnet or SNMP.
7. Enter ETHERNET/SHOW/PORT to verify your port configuration.
The following screen shows the initial configuration for the
FORMULA 8200 with 8 FX ports:
Note
You cannot change the port settings on the display.
/ETHERNET/SHOW> port
Physical Port# Autoneg Speed Duplex
============== ======= ===== ======
1 off 100MBPS FULL
2 off 100MBPS FULL
3 off 100MBPS FULL
4 off 100MBPS FULL
5 off 100MBPS FULL
6 off 100MBPS FULL
7 off 100MBPS FULL
8 off 100MBPS FULL
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Connecting Devices to the Fiber Ports
Connect the switch to any equipment that conforms to IEEE 802.3u standard,
such as Ethernet networking devices, workstations, servers, other full duplex
switches, or bridges that support 100Base FX.
1. Remove the dust caps only from the FX ports you intend to use.
Caution
Always leave the dust caps on unused ports to protect the fiber ports
from dust.
2. Connect devices to the ports, one at a time (Figure 8).
Figure 8: Attaching Fiber Cables to the FX Ports
Dual SC cable connectors are keyed so you can insert them only one
way. If your cable is not keyed, note that the Receive cable is on the
right and the Transmit cable is on the left.
3. Verify the correct link and status condition for every port-to-device
connection before proceeding to the next connection. See Table 1 for a
description of port LED activity.
4. Attach additional networking cables as appropriate.
Where to Go Next
Go to Allied Telesyn’s website atwww.alliedtelesyn.com/manuals.htmand
download the following documents:
❑FORMULA 8200 User’s Guide for the commands to configure and
monitor the switch
❑FORMULA 8200 Software Release Notesfor the latest information on
your switch software version
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Sample Networking Applications
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN-LINK
YELLOW-DIAG GREEN - ACTIVITY YELLOW-COLLISION
RS-232TERMINAL PORT
100BASE-FX
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
100BASE-FX
9 101112131415 16
12345678
RESET
STATUS
POWER
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN-LINK
YELLOW-DIAG GREEN - ACTIVITY YELLOW-COLLISION
RS-232TERMINAL PORT
100BASE-FX
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
100BASE-FX
9 101112131415 16
12345678
RESET
STATUS
POWER
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN-LINK
YELLOW-DIAG GREEN-ACTIVITY YELLOW-COLLISION
RS-232TERMINAL PORT
100BASE-FX
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
100BASE-FX
9 1011121314 15 16
12345678
RESET
STATUS
POWER
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
Workgroup LAN Switching Example
Router
FORMULA 8200
Server
100 Mbps 100 Mbps
Backbone LAN Switching Example
FORMULA 8200
Server
Switch
10/100 Mbps
100 Mbps
100 Mbps
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
8201
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-TNETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN-LINK
YELLOW-DIAG GREEN-ACTIVITY YELLOW-COLLISION
RS-232TERMINAL PORT
100BASE-FX
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
100BASE-FX
9 1011121314 15 16
12345678
RESET
STATUS
POWER
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
ATM Switch
FORMULA 8200
FORMULA 8200
Servers
100 Mbps
155 Mbps
155 Mbps
Optional ATM Backbone Connectivity Example
10/100 Mbps
(TX ports)
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Chapter 2
Troubleshooting
This chapter provides information on isolating and resolving problems with
FORMULA 8200 operation.
Ethernet networks tend to be fairly simple, but they can still have problems
that take time to resolve. The most common problems are associated with the
actual network cabling.
If you have problems with a newly established network (initial setup), the
trouble is most likely related to cabling or addressing. If the network has been
operational for an extended period and is now beginning to have problems, the
trouble is probably related to recent additions or changes to the network, or
configuration settings on your switch.
Note
Ifyou have troubleperforming anyof the steps in thischapter, or if you
have questions not covered in this manual, contact Allied Telesyn’s
Technical Support Department. See Appendix D, “Where To Find Us,”
for contact information.
Areas to Check
The following pages describe the areas to check when troubleshooting the
switch:
❑LED status
❑IP Addressing
❑Network cabling
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Checking LED Status
The switch has system LEDs (Status and Power), located on the front panel,
that indicate the switch’s overall operational status. For the location of these
LEDs, see the encircled area in Figure 9.
Figure 9: Switch System LEDs
Additionally, each FX port has a set of LEDs to the right. For a closeup view of
the FX LEDs, see Figure 10.
Figure 10: FX Port LEDs
Table 3 describes how these LEDs report on the switch and ports’ status, and
what you need to do in case of a problem.
Table 3: LED States and Recommended Action
LED Description and Action Required
Status Flashing greenmeanstheswitch’s system-wideoperationsare
normal.
Solid green means the switch software is locked up and you
probably cannot log in. Reboot the switch.
Flashing amber means the switch is completing a DRAM test
during a power on self test (POST); otherwise, there may be
problems. Reboot. If the LED state does not change, contact Allied
Telesyn’s Technical Support.
Solid amber means the switch is still functioning, but with
problems. Try to determine the cause of the problem without
rebooting the switch. If all else fails, reboot.
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
9101112
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
13 14 15 16
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
1234
10/100BASE-T NETWORK PORTS
5678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
GREEN - LINK
YELLOW - DIAG GREEN - ACTIVITY YELLOW - COLLISION
RS-232 TERMINAL PORT
100 BASE-FX
12345678
STATUS
POWER
RESET
A
Activity
Collision
Link
Diag
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IP Addresses
The FORMULA 8200 has a factory-assigned unique MAC address but does not
have a default IP address. If you are managing the switch from a console, an IP
address is not required. However, if you are managing the switch over the
network (via SNMP or Telnet), the switch must have a valid IP address.
Assign a unique IP address to the switch by using theBOOT/IP/CONFIG
command. See the FORMULA 8200 User’s Guide, available from
www.alliedtelesyn.com/manuals.htm, for more details.
Power Solid green means power is applied and the switch is
functioning normally. No action is required.
Off means there is no power to the switch.
Check the power plug and the state of the on/off switch in the back
of the unit. If On, turn it off, wait a few seconds, and turn it on. If
LED remains unlit, replace the switch.
Port LED:
Activity Flashing or solid green means the port is receiving or transmitting traffic. No action is required.
Off means there is no traffic. This state does not indicate any
problem on that port. No action is required.
Port LED:
Collision This LED is always Off. It is not supported on the FORMULA 8200 fiber switch because collisions do not occur on full duplex FX ports.
No action is required.
Port LED:
Link
Solid green means the cable’s link status is good.
Off means there is no link;flashing means there is a link
problem. Verify cable and port speed supported on end device (FX
ports are 100Mbps full duplex only).
Port LED:
Diag This LED is normally off. This LED is reserved for factory use.
Table 3: LED States and Recommended Action (Continued)
LED Description and Action Required
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Cabling
The fiber media adapter for the 100Base-FX port uses only multimode 62.5/125
micron, 1300 nm fiber cable. The 100Base-FX media adapter is not supported
on single-mode fiber. All fiber port connections use dual SC connectors.
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