Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6DP User manual

BRIM-A6DP
USER’S GUIDE

BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide i
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 software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
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 Copyright 1997 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
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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.
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation
procedures.
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DOC NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
VCCI NOTICE
This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or
industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial
and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be
caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
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CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE
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and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari
European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light
Industrial
Environment.
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged
with this notice conforms to the above directives.
Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe
Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari
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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1
1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2
1.3 BRIM-A6DP Overview.................................................................1-3
1.4 BRIM-A6DP Features..................................................................1-3
1.5 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-4
1.6 Getting Help.................................................................................1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 Unpacking the BRIM....................................................................2-1
2.2 Installing APIMs...........................................................................2-2
2.3 Installing BRIMs...........................................................................2-3
2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM..............................................2-3
2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub ..............................................2-6
CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT
3.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................3-2
3.2 Accessing BRIM-A6DP Local Management................................3-3
3.3 The ATM Setup Screen...............................................................3-4
3.4 The Connection Table Screen.....................................................3-5
3.4.1 Connection Table Screen Fields.....................................3-5
3.5 The Add/Delete Entry Screen......................................................3-7
3.5.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields......................................3-8
3.5.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) ...................................................3-9
3.5.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) .............................................3-10
3.5.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) ...............................................3-10
3.6 The LEC Administration Screen................................................3-11
3.6.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields................................3-12
3.6.2 Configuring the LEC Automatically...............................3-14
3.6.3 Configuring the LEC Manually......................................3-14
3.7 The ELAN Properties Screen....................................................3-15
3.7.1 ELAN Properties Screen Fields....................................3-16
3.8 The Signalling Screen ...............................................................3-18
3.8.1 Signalling Screen Fields ...............................................3-19
3.8.2 Setting the SVC Signalling and LAN Emulation Type...3-20
3.8.3 Enabling and Disabling the ILMI...................................3-20
3.8.4 Setting the LEC ATM Address......................................3-21

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3.9 The VLAN Assignment Screen ..................................................3-22
3.9.1 Port/VLAN Assignment Screen Fields...........................3-22
3.10 VLAN Overview..........................................................................3-24
3.10.1 Configuration Guidelines...............................................3-25
3.11 Creating VLANs .........................................................................3-27
3.11.1 ATM LEC VLANs...........................................................3-27
3.11.2 Ethernet-only VLANs.....................................................3-29
3.12 The Router MAC Address Screen .............................................3-30
3.12.1 Router MAC Address Screen Fields .............................3-30
3.12.2 Adding MAC Entries......................................................3-32
3.12.3 Deleting MAC Entries....................................................3-32
CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs
4.1 BRIM-A6DP LEDs........................................................................4-1
4.2 APIM LEDs ..................................................................................4-2
APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 APIM-11 Specifications...............................................................A-1
A.2 APIM-21 Specifications...............................................................A-2
A.3 APIM-29 Specifications...............................................................A-3
A.4 APIM-29LR Specifications .......................................................... A-4
A.5 APIM-22 Specifications...............................................................A-5
A.6 APIM-67 Specifications...............................................................A-6
APPENDIX B BRIM-A6DP SPECIFICATIONS
B.1 BRIM-A6DP Specifications ......................................................... B-1

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6DP User’s Guide . This
manual provides the following information:
• Describes BRIM-A6DP features.
• Explains how to install the BRIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems
Media Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub.
• Provides instructions on using BRIM-A6DP Local Management to
perform functions such as viewing current ATM connections,
configuring Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), configuring LAN
Emulation Clients (LECs), viewing Emulated LAN properties,
configuring operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels
(SVCs), and assigning front panel Ethernet ports and/or Emulated
LANs (ELANs) to Virtual LANs (VLANs).
• Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous
Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM).
The BRIM-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to
various Cabletron MIMs and standalone hubs.You should have a general
working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network
Interface Specification (UNI), as specified by the ATM Forum, prior to
installing the BRIM-A6DP.
1.1 USINGTHIS MANUAL
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the BRIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section
of this manual:
Chapter 1,
Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual, describes
BRIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2,
Installation , describes how to install ATM Port Interface
Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6DP. This chapter also explains how
to install a BRIM-A6DP into a MIM or a standalone hub.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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Chapter 3, Local Management , describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP
Local Management screens to perform a variety of configuration and
management procedures.
Chapter 4,
LANVIEW LEDs , describes how to use the BRIM-A6DP
LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.
Appendix A, APIM Specifications , describes specifications and features
for each of the APIMs available for the BRIM-A6DP.
Appendix B, BRIM-A6DP Specifications , describes specifications and
safety compliance for the BRIM-A6DP.
1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used throughout this document:
NOTE
Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of
information that may be of special importance.
TIP
Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or
actions.
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CAUTION
Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid
damage to the equipment.
Electrical Hazard Warning symbol.Warns against an action
that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical
hazard.