Cabletron Systems CSX200 CyberSWITCH User manual

CSX200 CyberSWITCH
Installation Guide
9032753
2012 01

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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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commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance
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Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
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Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Related Documentation ...................................................................................1-1
How to Use This Guide ....................................................................................1-1
Document Conventions...................................................................................1-3
Getting Help......................................................................................................1-4
CHAPTER 2 ABOUT THE CSX200
CSX200 Hardware.............................................................................................2-1
WAN Connection........................................................................................2-1
Ethernet LAN Connection .........................................................................2-2
Remote Management Capabilities..................................................................2-3
Optional Features.............................................................................................2-3
CSX200 Firmware Support ..............................................................................2-4
IEEE 802.3 Ethernet ...................................................................................2-4
WAN Protocols...........................................................................................2-4
Firmware Data Compression ....................................................................2-5
HDLC...........................................................................................................2-5
DHCP and NAT...........................................................................................2-5
Frame Relay Protocol................................................................................2-6
Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)...................................................................2-7
PAP and CHAP Security............................................................................2-7
LQM.............................................................................................................2-8
Multilink Protocol.......................................................................................2-8
ISDN ............................................................................................................2-8
HDSL ...........................................................................................................2-9
Bridging and Routing ................................................................................2-9
Bridging and Routing Protocol Filtering................................................2-11
System Passwords ..................................................................................2-12
Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)....................................2-12
Software and Firmware Upgrades..........................................................2-15

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CHAPTER 3 10BASE-T LAN REQUIREMENTS
Network Requirements ....................................................................................3-1
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network ..............................................................3-1
Port Descriptions..............................................................................................3-2
10BASE-T LAN Configuration .........................................................................3-3
Connecting UTP Cables to Ports 1 Through 12......................................3-3
CHAPTER 4 INSTALLATION
Unpacking the CSX200 ....................................................................................4-1
Installation Guidelines .....................................................................................4-1
Removing the CSX200 Cover....................................................................4-2
Installing a WPIM........................................................................................4-3
COMP/ENCR Module Installation....................................................................4-5
Installing the CSX200.......................................................................................4-6
Tabletop and Shelf Installations...............................................................4-6
Rackmount Installation....................................................................................4-7
Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket..........................................................4-8
Attaching the Rackmount Brackets .........................................................4-9
Installing the CSX200 in a 19-Inch Rack................................................4-10
Powering the CSX200.....................................................................................4-10
CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting CSX200 Hardware ...............................................................5-4
Power (PWR) LED is OFF..........................................................................5-4
Processor (CPU) LED is OFF....................................................................5-4
Processor (CPU) LED is RED....................................................................5-4
Troubleshooting the LAN ................................................................................5-4
Collision (CLN) LED is RED ......................................................................5-4
Link (LNK) LED is OFF...............................................................................5-4
Troubleshooting the WAN ...............................................................................5-5
Link (LNK) LED is OFF...............................................................................5-5
Link (LNK) LED is RED..............................................................................5-5
Link (LNK) LED is AMBER.........................................................................5-5
Status 1 (STS1) LED is OFF ......................................................................5-5
Status 1 (STS1) LED is RED......................................................................5-6

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Status 1 (STS1) LED is AMBER ................................................................5-7
Status 1 (STS1) LED is GREEN.................................................................5-7
Status 2 (STS2) LED is OFF ......................................................................5-8
Status 2 (STS 2) LED is RED WPIM-HDSL Installed in CSX200.............5-8
Status 2 (STS2) LED is AMBER ................................................................5-9
Status 2 (STS2) LED is GREEN.................................................................5-9
Test (TST) LED is AMBER (blinking)......................................................5-10
Investigating Software Configuration Problems .........................................5-10
Connection to Device Fails During Software Configuration................5-10
User Cannot Communicate with Remote Network Station..................5-10
APPENDIX A WPIM CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
WPIM-T1 ...........................................................................................................A-1
WPIM-SY........................................................................................................... A-3
EIA-449.......................................................................................................A-4
V.35.............................................................................................................A-5
EIA-232.......................................................................................................A-7
X.21.............................................................................................................A-8
EIA-530, EIA-530 ALT A, EIA-530 A, and EIA-530 A ALT A.................... A-9
WPIM-DDS...................................................................................................... A-11
WPIM-E1 .........................................................................................................A-12
WPIM-DI.......................................................................................................... A-14
WPIM-HDSL.................................................................................................... A-15
APPENDIX B SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS COMPLIANCE
CSX200 Regulatory Compliance.................................................................... B-2
Individual WPIM Regulatory Compliance......................................................B-2
WPIM-T1.....................................................................................................B-2
WPIM-SY ....................................................................................................B-3
WPIM-DDS..................................................................................................B-3
WPIM-E1.....................................................................................................B-4
WPIM-DI......................................................................................................B-4
WPIM-HDSL ...............................................................................................B-4

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APPENDIX C FCC PART 68 - USER’S INFORMATION FOR CSX200
APPENDIX D GLOSSARY
INDEX