Cabletron Systems CyberSWITCH CSX400 User manual

CyberMONITOR
User’s Guide
9032331-05

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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.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR
THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN
ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH
DAMAGES.
 1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9032331-05 March 1999
Cabletron Systems , SPECTRUM , LANVIEW , and MicroMMAC are registered trademarks and
SmartSwitch is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.
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.
INDUSTRY CANADA 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 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.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems,
Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software
program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or other
media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND
BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE
LIMITATION OF WARRANTYAND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOTAGREE
TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO
CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE
OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the
laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major

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component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers.For DepartmentofDefense units,the Productisconsidered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS SALES AND SERVICE, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems
Sales and Service, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the
Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware,
chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO
BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE
LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IF
YOU DO NOTAGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED
PRODUCT TO CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS
FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the
laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major

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component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers.For DepartmentofDefense units,the Productisconsidered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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CABLETRON SYSTEMS LIMITED
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PRODUCT IN THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA AND BY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
GOVERNMENT END USERS.
BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,
CAREFULLY READ THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT.
This document is an agreement (“Agreement”) betweenYou, the end user, and Cabletron Systems
Limited (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron
software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in firmware, chips or
other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME
BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND
THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTYAND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO
CABLETRON ORYOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE
OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL REFUND.
IFYOU HAVEANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON
SYSTEMS [phone]. Attn: Legal Department.
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this
package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the
Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the
Program.
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English
law. The English courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to
regulation by agencies of the U.S. Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which
prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain countries, unless a license to export
the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be
relied upon by the exporting party.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program
and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for military purposes.
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under
the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in
Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement,You agree not to (i) reexport or release the Program, the source
code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania,
Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan,
Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova, North Korea, the People’s Republic of China,
Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such other
countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1
or E:2 (as defined herein) the direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign
produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce
Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major

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component of a plant, export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major
component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as
identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the
U.S. Munitions List.
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i)
was developed solely at private expense; (ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with
restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer
Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data
belongingto Cabletron and/orits suppliers.For DepartmentofDefense units,the Productisconsidered
commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and
use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in
writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its
documentation and media).
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO
YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING
WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL
CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER
(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,
CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE
USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS
BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO
NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR
INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED
WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS MAY
NOT APPLY TO YOU.

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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
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England
___________________________________ ___________________________________
Location Location

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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Related Documentation ...................................................................................1-1
How to Use This Guide ....................................................................................1-1
Document Conventions...................................................................................1-2
Technical Support............................................................................................1-2
CHAPTER 2 CYBERMONITOR OVERVIEW
About The CyberMONITOR..............................................................................2-1
Graphical User Interface..................................................................................2-1
Port Interface Icons..........................................................................................2-2
Port Interface Stats Panels..............................................................................2-3
Primary Monitor Window Function Menu.......................................................2-3
Statistical Data Tables .....................................................................................2-6
Data Table Function Buttons...........................................................................2-6
Statistics Charts...............................................................................................2-6
Alarm Settings..................................................................................................2-9
CyberMONITOR Help System........................................................................2-12
Contents Page..........................................................................................2-12
Index..........................................................................................................2-12
Glossary....................................................................................................2-12
Getting Help..............................................................................................2-13
CHAPTER 3 USING CYBERMONITOR
Prerequisites.....................................................................................................3-1
Local User Networks........................................................................................3-2
Custom Interval ................................................................................................3-4
Start/Stop Times Window................................................................................3-4
Long-Term Monitoring Sessions..............................................................3-5
Primary Monitor Window.................................................................................3-5
Function Menus................................................................................................3-7

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Statistical Data Tables .....................................................................................3-8
Statistic Table Menu Items........................................................................3-8
Statistical Table Scroll Bar........................................................................3-8
Secondary IP Addresses...........................................................................3-9
Statistical Data Charts ...................................................................................3-10
Autosizing.................................................................................................3-11
Movable Cursor........................................................................................3-11
Zooming....................................................................................................3-11
Data Statistics ..........................................................................................3-11
Interpreting Statistical Data Tables ..............................................................3-12
Ethernet Statistical Data..........................................................................3-13
Ethernet Packet Statistics.......................................................................3-14
Ethernet Data Table Function Menu.......................................................3-14
Wide Area Statistical Data Table...................................................................3-15
Wide Area Statistical Data.......................................................................3-16
Wide Area Packet Statistics....................................................................3-17
Wide Area Data Table Function Menu....................................................3-17
Other Tables....................................................................................................3-18
Bridging Tables........................................................................................3-18
Bridging Statistical Data..........................................................................3-19
Bridging Per Interface Table...................................................................3-20
Bridging Per Interface Data.....................................................................3-20
IP Per Interface.........................................................................................3-21
IP Per Interface Data................................................................................3-21
IP Routing Tables.....................................................................................3-22
IP Routing Statistics................................................................................3-23
IP Event Log .............................................................................................3-23
RIP Table...................................................................................................3-25
IPX Routing Table ....................................................................................3-26
IPX Routing Data......................................................................................3-26
IPX Per Interface Table............................................................................3-27
IPX Per Interface Data..............................................................................3-27
IPX Event Log...........................................................................................3-28
Inverse MUX Data Table ..........................................................................3-29

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Inverse Multiplex Table Data...................................................................3-30
Frame Relay Statistics Table ..................................................................3-31
Frame Relay Statistical Data...................................................................3-31
Traps................................................................................................................3-32
ISDN Call History/Backup........................................................................3-38
ISDN Call History Panel...........................................................................3-38
ISDN/Backup Panel..................................................................................3-41
ISDN/Backup File Menu...........................................................................3-41
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
SNMP Errors .....................................................................................................4-1
Connection Errors............................................................................................4-1
User Cannot Communicate with Remote Network Station....................4-1
APPENDIX A GLOSSARY

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CyberMONITOR User’s Guide 1-1
1
Introduction
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems CyberMONITOR User’s Guide . This guide provides
information on how to use this utility, plus software specifications and troubleshooting tips. This
guide also provides background information about Ethernet Port Interfaces, and Wide Area Port
Interfaces, and a discussion of routing and bridging over Wide Area Networks (WANs).
Related Documentation
Read the Advanced User Information for the various Cabletron WAN products to gain a better
understanding of the underlying technology and functionality.You should also read the Cabletron
Systems WPIM Local Management Guides to get a better understanding of the functionality of
Wide Area Network Port Interfaces.
How to UseThis Guide
This guide provides all the information necessary to use the CyberMONITOR utility to monitor
and record the status conditions and data throughput of various Cabletron Systems LAN (Local
Area Networking) and WAN (Wide Area Networking) devices. We suggest that you read all of
these chapters before attempting to use the CyberMONITOR Utility.
This guide is organized as follows:
Chapter 1, Introduction , details document conventions and information on getting help.
Chapter 2, CyberMONITOR Overview , describes the CyberMONITOR utility, the devices it is
intended to monitor, and the kinds of information that can be collected by the monitor utility.
Chapter 3, Using CyberMONITOR , shows how to use this software to collect statistical data.
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting , explains the possible error conditions that can occur while using the
CyberMONITOR utility, and how to resolve these problems.
Appendix A, Glossary , is a comprehensive glossary containing a list of technical terms used in
this document and their definitions.

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Document Conventions
The following conventions are used throughout this guide:
Technical Support
For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one of
the following methods:
Before you call Cabletron Systems, see the information list on the following page.
NOTE
Note symbol.Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be
of special importance.
TIP
Tip symbol. Conveys helpful hint concerning procedures or actions.
!
CAUTION
Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid errors that could
result in incorrectly interpreting data, or collecting erroneous statistics.
World Wide Web http://www.cabletron.com/
Phone [phone]
Internet mail suppor[email protected]
FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/
Login anonymous
Password your email address
To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact
the Cabletron SystemsTechnical Writing Department via the following
email address: [email protected]
Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.

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Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready:
• Your Cabletron Systems service contract number
• A description of the problem
• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem.
• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in the network
• A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)
• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

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