Cabletron Systems 3T02-04 User manual

TOKEN RING SWITCH MODULE
(3T02-04 AND 3T01-04)
USER GUIDE
9031875-01
OFFLINE
RING 1
RX ST RING 2 RX ST RING 3 RX ST RING 4
RX ST PROC
TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 PWR
QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (STP)
OFFLINE
RING 1
RX ST RING 2 RX ST RING 3 RX ST RING 4
RX ST PROC
TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 TX 16 PWR
QUAD IEEE 802.5 TOKEN RING (UTP)

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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 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
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This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
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This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital
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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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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2
1.2 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-3
1.3 Getting Help.................................................................................1-3
1.4 General Description.....................................................................1-4
1.5 Standards....................................................................................1-5
1.6 Connectors..................................................................................1-5
1.7 LEDs............................................................................................1-6
CHAPTER 2 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK
2.1 Introduction..................................................................................2-1
2.2 Power-up LED Sequence............................................................2-1
2.3 Typical Configurations.................................................................2-2
2.4 Connecting the Token Ring Module to a Hub..............................2-2
2.4.1 Unshielded Twisted Pair.................................................2-2
2.4.2 Shielded Twisted Pair.....................................................2-3
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURING
3.1 Introduction..................................................................................3-1
3.2 Connecting the LCM....................................................................3-2
3.3 LCM Commands..........................................................................3-3
3.4 Setting the Ring Speed................................................................3-3
3.5 Configuring the Bridging Type.....................................................3-4
3.5.1 Transparent ....................................................................3-4
3.5.2 Source Routing and SRT................................................3-4
3.5.2.1 Bridging Method.............................................3-4
3.5.2.2 Segment Number...........................................3-5
3.5.2.3 Bridge Number...............................................3-5
3.6 Translation Options .....................................................................3-5
3.6.1 ARP Translation..............................................................3-6
3.6.2 Source Routing ARP Translation....................................3-7
3.6.3 IPX Translation ...............................................................3-7
3.6.4 AppleTalk Translation.....................................................3-9
CHAPTER 4 STATISTICS
4.1 Displaying Port Status.................................................................4-1
4.2 Module Statistics .........................................................................4-4

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CHAPTER 5 DIAGNOSTICS ANDTROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Power-up Diagnostics..................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Power-up Tests...............................................................5-1
5.1.2 Power-up Results............................................................5-2
5.2 Operational Diagnostics...............................................................5-2
5.2.1 Loopback Tests...............................................................5-2
5.2.2 Diagnostic Results...........................................................5-3
5.3 Troubleshooting ...........................................................................5-3
5.3.1 If the Module Fails to Power Up......................................5-3
5.3.2 Connectivity Problems.....................................................5-4
CHAPTER 6 ADDING/SWAPPING MODULES
6.1 Unpacking the Token Ring Switch Module ..................................6-1
6.2 Adding a Token Ring Switch Module...........................................6-1
6.3 Swapping a Module .....................................................................6-3
APPENDIX A TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX B BRIDGING METHODS
B.1 Overview.....................................................................................B-1
B.2 Transparent Bridging .................................................................. B-2
B.3 Source Routing Bridging.............................................................B-3
B.4 Source Routing Transparent Bridging.........................................B-5
INDEX

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
This manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring,
monitoring and maintaining theATX. It should be used with the
ATX User
Guide
and the ATX MIB User Guide . The contents of each chapter are
described below.
• Chapter 1, Introduction , provides general descriptions of the
modules.
• Chapter 2, Connecting to the Network , describes how to physically
attach the modules to a Token Ring network.
• Chapter 3, Configuring , discusses the software configuration options
for the modules.
• Chapter 4, Statistics , provides information on Token Ring port
statistics.
• Chapter 5, Diagnostics and Troubleshooting , discusses identifying
possible problems with the modules.
• Chapter 6, Adding/Swapping Modules , gives instructions for adding
and replacing Token Ring modules.
• Appendix A, Technical Specifications , lists the pertinent technical
information about the modules.
• Appendix B, Bridging Methods , discusses transparent, source
routing, and source routing transparent bridging.

Chapter 1: Introduction
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1.1 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS
The following conventions are used in presenting information in this
manual:
Commands, prompts, and information displayed by the computer appear
in Courier typeface:
Current Number of Station Addresses: 5
Current Number of Learned Addresses: 133
Number of Defined Filters: 4
Information that you enter appears in Courier bold typeface:
ATX > status
Information that you need to enter with a command is enclosed in angle
brackets <>. For example, you must enter a <ring speed> for the selected
port:
ATX > ringspeed <9 16>
In this example, the ring speed for port 9 is set to 16 megabits/second.
Field value options appear in bold typeface. For example, a filter type can
be either Entry or Exit .
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.
!
CAUTION
Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid
damage to the equipment.
Warning symbol.Warns against an action that could result in
equipment damage, personal injury or death.