Cabletron Systems CyberSWITCH CSX400 User manual

CSX400 AND CSX400-DC
USER’S GUIDE

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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause
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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
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commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
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Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Related Documentation ..................................................................................1
How to Use This Guide...................................................................................1
Document Conventions...................................................................................3
Getting Help....................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 ABOUT THE CSX400
CSX400 Hardware..........................................................................................5
WAN Connection......................................................................................5
Ethernet LAN Connection.........................................................................7
Remote Management Capabilities..................................................................7
Optional Features ...........................................................................................8
CSX400 Firmware Support.............................................................................8
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet.................................................................................8
WAN Protocols.........................................................................................9
Firmware Data Compression..................................................................10
Inverse Multiplexing (IMUX) ...................................................................10
HDLC......................................................................................................11
DHCP and NAT......................................................................................11
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP).................................................................12
PAP and CHAP Security ........................................................................12
LQM........................................................................................................13
Multilink Protocol ....................................................................................13
ISDN.......................................................................................................14
ISDN Back-up.........................................................................................15
HDSL......................................................................................................16
Bridging and Routing..............................................................................16
Bridging and Routing Protocol Filtering..................................................18
System Passwords.................................................................................18
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) ....................................19
Software and Firmware Upgrades..........................................................22

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CHAPTER 3 ISDN LINE ORDERING AND CONFIGURATION
Arranging ISDN Service................................................................................23
Telephone Switch Support............................................................................24
ISDN BRI Line Configuration ........................................................................24
ISDN BRI Configurations........................................................................25
SPIDs, Directory Numbers and Telephone Numbers.............................25
Telephone Switch Parameters......................................................................26
CHAPTER 4 PLANNING FOR CSX400 ISDN CONFIGURATION
Configuration Process and Terminology.......................................................29
Collect Network Information ...................................................................30
Names and Passwords...........................................................................30
ISDN Line Information ............................................................................31
Network Information Diagrams...............................................................32
Network Information Tables....................................................................38
Sample Configuration....................................................................................42
Names and Passwords Example..................................................................47
CHAPTER 5 ETHERNET CABLING REQUIREMENTS
Network Requirements..................................................................................49
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network............................................................50
Multimode Fiber Optic Network ..............................................................51
Single Mode Fiber Optic Network...........................................................52
10BASE2 Coaxial Cable Network ..........................................................53
Transceiver Requirements .....................................................................53
CHAPTER 6 INSTALLATION
Unpacking the CSX400.................................................................................55
Guidelines for Installations............................................................................55
Installing Interface Modules ..........................................................................56
Installing Ethernet Port Interface Modules (EPIMs)................................56
Removing the CSX400 Cover ................................................................58
Removing the CSX400-DC Cover..........................................................59
Installing WAN Port Interface Modules (WPIMs)....................................60

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CSX-COMP/ENCR Installation .....................................................................62
Installing the CSX400....................................................................................63
Tabletop and Shelf Installations .............................................................63
CSX400 and CSX400-DC Rackmount Installation.................................64
Connecting the CSX400 to the Power Source..............................................68
Connecting the CSX400-DC to the Power Source........................................69
CHAPTER 7 CSX400 CONFIGURATION WITH QuickSET
Ethernet Configuration..................................................................................74
Ethernet 1 and 2 Configuration Window.................................................74
Wide Area 1 and 2 Configuration..................................................................79
Wide Area T1 Configuration Window .....................................................80
Wide Area E1 Configuration Window .....................................................83
Wide Area DI Configuration Window......................................................85
Wide Area Synchronous Configuration Window.....................................88
Wide Area DDS Configuration Window..................................................91
Wide Area HDSL Configuration Window................................................93
Wide Area Frame Relay Time Slot Configuration Window.....................95
Wide Area PPP Time Slot Configuration Window ..................................96
Wide Area HDSL Time Slot Configuration Window................................98
Bridging and Routing Configuration..............................................................99
Bridging and Routing Configuration Window..........................................99
Bridging and Routing (WAN Frame Type) Configuration Window........105
Routing Configuration Window.............................................................107
IP Routing Configuration ......................................................................108
IPX Routing Configuration....................................................................108
Advanced Routing Configuration Window............................................111
QuickSET Pull-Down Menus.......................................................................117
File Menu..............................................................................................117
Firmware Upgrade Menu......................................................................119
Advanced Configuration Menu .............................................................122
Compression and Congestion Window ................................................123

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CHAPTER 8 GENERAL CONFIGURATION USING LOCAL MANAGEMENT
Chapter Organization..................................................................................125
Local Management Overview......................................................................126
Management Agent ..............................................................................126
Local vs. Remote Management............................................................126
Local Management Screen Elements...................................................127
Local Management Keyboard Conventions..........................................129
Navigating Within Local Management Screens....................................130
Establishing a TELNET Connection .....................................................131
Local Management Screen Hierarchy ..................................................131
Accessing Local Management....................................................................132
Using the Menu Screens ......................................................................132
Main Menu Screen ...............................................................................133
Setup Menu Screen..............................................................................134
System Level Screen..................................................................................135
Setting the System Date.......................................................................138
Setting the System Time ......................................................................138
Setting the Host IP Address .................................................................139
Setting the Subnet Mask ......................................................................139
Setting the Default Gateway.................................................................139
Setting the Default Interface.................................................................140
SNMP Community Names Screen..............................................................141
Community Name Access Policy..........................................................141
Setting SNMP Community Names .......................................................142
SNMP Traps Screen...................................................................................143
Trap Table Screen Fields .....................................................................143
Setting the SNMP Trap Destination......................................................144
Flash Download Screen..............................................................................145
Selecting a Flash Download Method....................................................146