Cabletron Systems SmartSwitch Router 520 Operator's manual

9032869
SmartSwitch Router
510 and 520
Installation and Configuration Guide

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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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1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All Rights Reserved. Printed in the United States of America.
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867-0505
Order Number: 9032869 February 1999
Cabletron Systems and SPECTRUM are registered trademarks, and SmartSwitch is a trademark
of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
IPX is a registered trademark of Novell, Inc.
DEC, DIGITAL, and the DIGITAL logo are trademarks of Compaq Computer Corporation.
All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.

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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.
VCCI NOTICE
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic
environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to
take corrective actions.
INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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.

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TAIWANESE NOTICE — CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE
CE NOTICE — CLASS A COMPUTING DEVICE
Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in
which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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.
Avertissement!
Cet appareil est un appareil de Classe A. Dans un environnement résidentiel cet appareil peut provoquer des
brouillages radioélectriques. Dans ce cas, il peut être demandé à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures
appropriées.
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federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.

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Declaration of Conformity
Addendum
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
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
____________________________________________________ ____________________________________
Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
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Contents
Preface
Overview.......................................................................................................xi
Using This Guide..........................................................................................xi
Intended Audience .......................................................................................xi
Structure of This Guide................................................................................xii
Related Documentation............................................................................. xiii
Document Convention .................................................................................xv
Glossary ......................................................................................................xvi
Getting Help...............................................................................................xvii
Chapter 1 Product Introduction
Overview.................................................................................................... 1-1
Chapter Contents........................................................................................ 1-1
What Are the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router 520? .... 1-2
SSR-510 Router.................................................................................. 1-2
SSR-520 Router.................................................................................. 1-2
Features...................................................................................................... 1-3
Performance and Memory .................................................................. 1-3
Configuration and Management ......................................................... 1-3
EasyStart ............................................................................................. 1-4
Front and Back Panel Components............................................................ 1-5
Front Panel Components..................................................................... 1-5
Back Panel Components..................................................................... 1-8
Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling
Overview.................................................................................................... 2-1
Chapter Contents........................................................................................ 2-1
Installing the Router in the Rack Mounting Shelf ..................................... 2-2
Assembling the Rack Mount Shelf..................................................... 2-3
Attaching Adhesive Strips .................................................................. 2-4
Cabling the Routers.................................................................................... 2-6
Cabling the SSR-510 .......................................................................... 2-6
Cabling the SSR-520 .......................................................................... 2-8

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Removing the Cables.......................................................................................2-10
Removing the SSR-510 Cables.................................................................2-10
Removing the SSR-520 Cables.................................................................2-11
Chapter 3 Connecting the Console Port Cable
Overview............................................................................................................3-1
Chapter Contents................................................................................................3-1
Signaling Standards............................................................................................3-2
Console Port Device Cabling.............................................................................3-2
Connecting the Console Port..............................................................................3-3
Chapter 4 Configuring the Router
Overview............................................................................................................4-1
Chapter Contents................................................................................................4-1
Using the Router Configurator to Configure the Router....................................4-2
Console Screens..........................................................................................4-4
Using the CLI to Manually Configure the Router .............................................4-6
Preconfigured Router Screen......................................................................4-9
Using Menus to Setup the Router....................................................................4-10
[1] Restart with Factory Defaults..............................................................4-11
[2] Restart with Current Settings ..............................................................4-12
[3] Show Current Settings.........................................................................4-13
[4] IP Configuration..................................................................................4-14
[1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community.............................................4-15
[2] Set In-Band Interface IP Address ................................................4-16
[3] Set Default Gateway ....................................................................4-17
Go to Local Console .................................................................................4-18
[5] Go To Local Console...........................................................................4-19
Chapter 5 Supporting ISDN for the SSR-510
Overview............................................................................................................5-1
Chapter Contents................................................................................................5-1
Ordering Your ISDN Line..................................................................................5-2
Obtaining a Network Termination Device ........................................................5-3