Cabletron Systems 2H23-50R User manual

9032286-04
2H23-50R/2H33-37R
SmartSwitch 2100
User’s Guide
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2H23-50R/2H33-37R 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.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FORANY 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.
 1998 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9032286-04 September 1998
Cabletron Systems , SPECTRUM , LANVIEW , QuickSET , and S
ecure
F
ast
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.
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.
Printed on Recycled Paper

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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.
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.
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media. BY UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME
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THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT
AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED
PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.

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CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE
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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.
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and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and
venue of the New Hampshire courts.
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SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND
FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM
PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS.
READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES.
The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This
control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set, and
does not allow any user adjustment. Class 1 Laser transceivers comply with the following safety
standards:
• 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA).
• IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission).
• CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization).
When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1
accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered
hazardous.
SAFETY INFORMATION
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS
LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS
When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of
radiant power exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10
-6
watts.
Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the
optical port. The maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is
0.8 W cm
-2
or 8 x 10
3
W m
2
sr-1.
Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view
laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be
removed from the network adapter.

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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
___________________________________ ___________________________________
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2H23-50R/2H33-37R User’s Guide vii
CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Using This Guide.........................................................................1-1
1.2 Structure of This Guide................................................................1-1
1.3 Overview......................................................................................1-2
1.3.1 Connectivity ....................................................................1-4
1.3.2 Full Duplex Switched Ethernet........................................1-4
1.3.3 Auto-Negotiation.............................................................1-4
1.3.4 SmartTrunking ................................................................1-5
1.3.5 Runtime IP Address Discovery.......................................1-5
1.3.6 Management...................................................................1-6
1.3.7 Switching Options...........................................................1-6
1.3.8 Standards Compatibility..................................................1-7
1.3.9 Year 2000 Compliant......................................................1-7
1.3.10 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs............................................1-7
1.4 Optional Features........................................................................1-7
1.4.1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.....................................1-8
1.4.2 High Speed Interface Modules .......................................1-8
1.5 Document Conventions...............................................................1-9
1.6 Getting Help...............................................................................1-10
1.7 Related Manuals........................................................................1-11
CHAPTER 2 NETWORK REQUIREMENTS
2.1 SmartTrunk..................................................................................2-1
2.2 10BASE-T Network .....................................................................2-1
2.3 100BASE-TX Network.................................................................2-2
2.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network ..............................................2-2
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION
3.1 Required Tools............................................................................3-1
3.2 Unpacking the Device..................................................................3-2
3.3 Installing Options.........................................................................3-2
3.4 Installing the Device ....................................................................3-3
3.4.1 Tabletop or Shelf Installation ..........................................3-3
3.4.2 Rackmount Installation ...................................................3-4
3.4.3 Connecting Power to the Device ....................................3-7

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3.5 Connecting to the Network...........................................................3-8
3.5.1 Connecting Cables to CONN 1 Through 4......................3-9
3.5.2 Connecting a UTP Segment to the FE-100TX..............3-10
3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the
FE-100FX and FE-100F3..............................................3-13
3.6 Completing the Installation.........................................................3-15
CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 Using LANVIEW...........................................................................4-1
4.2 FE-100TX LED.............................................................................4-5
4.3 Troubleshooting Checklist............................................................4-7
4.4 Using the RESET Button .............................................................4-8
CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT
5.1 Overview......................................................................................5-1
5.2 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................5-2
5.3 Management Terminal Setup.......................................................5-3
5.3.1 Console Cable Connection..............................................5-4
5.3.2 Management Terminal Setup Parameters ......................5-5
5.3.3 Telnet Connections .........................................................5-6
5.3.4 Monitoring an Uninterruptible Power Supply...................5-7
5.4 Accessing Local Management.....................................................5-8
5.4.1 Navigating Local Management Screens..........................5-9
5.4.2 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items........5-11
5.4.3 Exiting Local Management Screens..............................5-11
5.5 Device Menu Screen..................................................................5-13
5.6 Device Configuration Menu Screen ...........................................5-15
5.7 General Configuration Screen ...................................................5-17
5.7.1 Setting the IP Address...................................................5-21
5.7.2 Setting the Subnet Mask...............................................5-22
5.7.3 Setting the Default Gateway..........................................5-23
5.7.4 Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Address .........................5-23
5.7.5 Setting the Device Date.................................................5-24
5.7.6 Setting the Device Time................................................5-25
5.7.7 Entering a New Screen Refresh Time...........................5-25
5.7.8 Setting the Screen Lockout Time..................................5-26
5.7.9 Setting the Operational Mode........................................5-26
5.7.10 Configuring the COM Port.............................................5-28
5.7.10.1 Changing the COM Port Application.............5-30
5.7.11 Clearing NVRAM...........................................................5-30
5.7.12 Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation............................5-32
5.8 SNMP Community Names Screen.............................................5-33
5.8.1 Establishing Community Names ...................................5-35