Cabletron Systems MMAC-Plus 9A000 User manual

MMAC-Plus
™
9A000, SFCS-200BX,
SFCS-200WG and SFCS-1000
ATM SWITCH
User’s Guide

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Notice
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.
© Copyright April 1996 by:
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
Rochester, NH 03867-0505
All Rights Reserved
Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9031473-03
LANVIEW is a registered trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
MMAC-Plus is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.

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Notice
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 equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or
industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference
by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial
and/or industrial areas.
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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Table of Contents
Preface
Technical Support.......................................................................................................vii
Typographical Styles..................................................................................................vii
Important Information Indicators ..........................................................................viii
Laser Warning............................................................................................................... x
Safety Agency Compliance........................................................................................ xi
Safety Precautions................................................................................................ xi
Symbols ................................................................................................................. xi
Modifications to Equipment..............................................................................xii
Placement of a Cabletron Systems Product ....................................................xii
Power Cord Connection.....................................................................................xii
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Overview of the ATM Standard........................................................................ 1-1
1.2 Hardware Description......................................................................................... 1-2
1.2.1 Front Panel Description ........................................................................... 1-4
1.2.2 9A000 and SFCS Series Hardware Configuration................................ 1-4
1.2.3 9A000 and SFCS Series Switch Board .................................................... 1-4
1.2.4 Switch Control Processor......................................................................... 1-5
1.2.5 9A000 and SFCS Series Network Modules ........................................... 1-5
1.2.6 Environmental Information..................................................................... 1-5
1.2.7 Standards Compliance ............................................................................. 1-7
1.2.8 Safety Compliance .................................................................................... 1-7
1.2.9 Emissions Compliance ............................................................................. 1-7
1.2.10 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) ................................................ 1-7
1.3 Software Description ........................................................................................... 1-7
1.3.1 Switch Control Software .......................................................................... 1-7
Chapter 2 Installing the 9A000
2.1 Installing the 9A000 ............................................................................................. 2-1
2.2 The Reset Switch .................................................................................................. 2-3
Chapter 3 Switch Hardware
3.2 Switch Hardware Components.......................................................................... 3-5
3.2.1 Switch Board.............................................................................................. 3-5
3.2.2 Switch Control Processor......................................................................... 3-5
3.2.2.1 i960 Switch Control Processor ....................................................... 3-6
3.2.3 Network Modules..................................................................................... 3-9
3.2.3.1 Port Numbering............................................................................... 3-9
3.2.4 Power Supply Modules.......................................................................... 3-11
3.2.4.1 SFCS-200BX AC Power Supply ................................................... 3-11

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3.2.4.2 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model A)....................................3-12
3.2.4.3 SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model B) ....................................3-15
3.2.5 SFCS-1000 Fan Tray ................................................................................3-18
3.2.6 SFCS-1000 Temperature Sensing...........................................................3-18
3.2.7 SFCS-1000 Common Equipment Card (CEC).....................................3-19
3.2.7.1 CEC Front Panel.............................................................................3-19
3.2.7.2 Alarm Relay Contacts....................................................................3-19
3.2.7.3 CEC Status LEDs............................................................................3-21
3.2.7.4 Ethernet Port...................................................................................3-22
Chapter 4 Switch Setup
4.2 Unpacking .............................................................................................................4-1
4.2.1 Inventorying the Unit................................................................................4-2
4.3 Electrical Considerations.....................................................................................4-3
4.4 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-200BX.........................................................................4-4
4.4.1 Required Tools............................................................................................4-4
4.4.2 Installing the Rack-mount Brackets.........................................................4-5
4.5 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-200WG.......................................................................4-7
4.5.1 Required Tools............................................................................................4-7
4.5.2 Installing the Rack-mount Brackets.........................................................4-8
4.6 Rack-Mounting an SFCS-1000..........................................................................4-10
4.6.1 Installing the SFCS-1000.......................................................................... 4-11
4.7 Installing the Serial Cable .................................................................................4-12
4.8 Modem Configuration.......................................................................................4-13
4.8.1 Modem Parameters..................................................................................4-13
4.9 Configuring IP Addresses.................................................................................4-14
4.10 AMI Security.....................................................................................................4-15
4.11 Subsequent Operation .....................................................................................4-15
4.12 Verifying the Installation.................................................................................4-16
4.13 Product Registration Information..................................................................4-16
Chapter 5 Hardware Maintenance Procedures
5.1.1 Overview.....................................................................................................5-1
5.1.2 Multicast Mode...........................................................................................5-2
5.1.3 Hot-swapping Network Modules ...........................................................5-3
5.2 Power Supply Module Replacement.................................................................5-4
5.2.1 SFCS-200BX Power Supply Module Replacement................................5-4
5.2.1.1 Replacing an SFCS-200BX AC Power Supply..............................5-4
5.2.2 SFCS-1000 Power Supply Module Replacement...................................5-6
5.2.2.1 Replacing an SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model A)..............5-6
5.2.2.2 Replacing an SFCS-1000 AC Power Supply (Model B) ..............5-9
5.3 SFCS-1000 Fan Tray Replacement....................................................................5-12
5.4 Switch Control Processor Replacement ..........................................................5-13
5.5 Switch Board Replacement ...............................................................................5-15

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Chapter 6 Software Upgrade Instructions
6.1 Obtaining the Software Upgrade File via Diskette ......................................... 6-2
6.2 Performing the Software Upgrade ....................................................................6-4
6.3 Changing between Multiple Versions of Software.......................................... 6-7
6.4 Using bootp to Download Software to the Switch.......................................... 6-9
6.4.1 Overview..................................................................................................... 6-9
6.4.2 Setting Up Your bootp Server .................................................................. 6-9
6.4.3 Adding an Entry for Your Switch in the bootptab File....................... 6-10
6.4.4 Setting Up a tftpboot Server................................................................... 6-12
Appendix A Troubleshooting
A.1.1 Run Looptest ............................................................................................A-3
A.1.2 Check Self-Test (Automatically Performed) ........................................A-4
A.1.3 Firmware Download (Automatically Performed) .............................. A-4
A.1.4 Hardware Detected by Driver ...............................................................A-5
A.1.5 Check Firmware....................................................................................... A-6
A.1.6 Check Physical Link ................................................................................A-7
A.2 Testing Network Connectivity Using PVCs................................................... A-8
A.2.1 Verifying the Outgoing ATM ARP Entry............................................ A-11
A.2.2 atmstat..................................................................................................... A-12
A.2.2.1 No Cells Received by Remote End ...........................................A-13
A.2.2.2 Cells and VPI/VCI Errors Received by Remote ..................... A-13
A.2.2.3 Cells and AAL* Errors Received by Remote ...........................A-13
A.2.2.4 Cells and No Errors Received by Remote and Transmitting No
Cells ........................................................................................................ A-14
A.2.2.5 Cells and No Errors Received by Remote and Transmitting Cells
A-14
A.3 Collecting Additional Information................................................................ A-15
A.3.1 Basic Information...................................................................................A-15
A.3.2 Adapter Information ............................................................................. A-15
A.3.3 Switch Information................................................................................ A-18
Appendix B SCP Diagnostics
B.1.1 Accessing the Monitor Mode...................................................................B-2
B.1.2 Running the Hardware Tests ...................................................................B-4
B.1.2.1 Clock Test .........................................................................................B-4
B.1.2.2 DRAM Test.......................................................................................B-4
B.1.2.3 DRAM Chip Test .............................................................................B-5
B.1.2.4 Ethernet Test.....................................................................................B-5
B.1.2.5 FLASH Test ......................................................................................B-5
B.1.2.6 FLASH Chip Test.............................................................................B-6
B.1.2.7 Serial Port Test .................................................................................B-7
B.1.2.8 SRAM Test........................................................................................B-7
B.1.2.9 Timer Test .........................................................................................B-7
B.1.2.10 Hardware Test................................................................................B-7
B.1.2.11 Complete Hardware Test..............................................................B-8

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Appendix C Hardware Specifications
C.1.1 SFCS-200WG............................................................................................ C-2
C.1.2 SFCS-200BX.............................................................................................. C-3
C.1.3 SFCS-1000 .................................................................................................. C-4
C.2 ATM Network Modules.................................................................................... C-5
C.2.1 100 Mbps TAXI Module ..........................................................................C-5
C.2.2 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 MM Module.................................................. C-6
C.2.3 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 UTP Module................................................. C-7
C.2.3.1 155 Mbps UTP Pinout Specifications .......................................... C-8
C.2.3.2 Connecting Switches with 155 Mbps UTP Network Modules C-8
C.2.4 622 Mbps OC-12c/STM-4c MM Module .............................................. C-9
C.2.5 25 Mbps TP25 Module........................................................................... C-10
C.2.5.1 Connecting Switches with TP25 Network Modules............... C-11
C.2.5.2 Connecting Switches with Token Ring Pinouts to Cabletron
Switches ................................................................................................. C-11
C.2.5.3 Connecting Adapters with Token Ring Pinouts to Cabletron
Switches ................................................................................................. C-12
C.2.6 34 Mbps E3 Module ............................................................................... C-13
C.2.7 45 Mbps DS3 Module ............................................................................ C-14
C.2.8 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 SM Module.................................................. C-15
C.2.9 155 Mbps OC-3c/STM-1 3MM/1SM Module.................................... C-16
C.2.10 622 Mbps OC-12c/STM-4c SM Module............................................ C-18
C.3 ATM Adapters.................................................................................................. C-19
C.3.1 Adapter Cabling Specifications............................................................ C-19
C.3.1.1 Fiber-Optic Cable Specifications................................................ C-19
C.3.1.2 UTP Cable Specifications ............................................................ C-20
C.3.1.3 UTP Pinouts .................................................................................. C-20
C.3.2 ESA-200PC Technical Specifications.................................................... C-21
C.3.3 PCA-200PC Technical Specifications...................................................C-22
C.3.4 PCA-200MAC Technical Specifications .............................................. C-23
C.3.5 NBA-200 Technical Specifications........................................................ C-24
C.3.6 GIA-200 Technical Specifications......................................................... C-25
C.3.7 HPA-200 Technical Specifications........................................................ C-26
C.3.8 MCA-200 Technical Specifications....................................................... C-27
C.3.9 SBA-200 Technical Specifications......................................................... C-28
C.3.10 ESA-200 Technical Specifications....................................................... C-29
C.3.11 VMA-200 Technical Specifications..................................................... C-30

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PREFACE
This manual provides technical information needed to install and operate the
Cabletron
TM
9A000 and SecureFast Cell Switch-200BX ATM Switches. It pro-
vides information for the 9A000 and SFCS-200BX switches and the user-
installable network modules offering both LAN and WAN interfaces. This
document also provides safety instructions, general product information, net-
work configuration information and information on software administration
capabilities.
Technical Support
In the U.S.A., you can contact Cabletron Systems’ Technical Support by any
one of four methods:
By phone: Monday through Friday between 8 A.M. and
8 P.M. Eastern Standard Time at (603) 332-
9400
By CompuServe
®
: GO CTRON from any ! prompt
By Internet mail: [email protected]
By mail: Cabletron Systems, Inc.
P.O. Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867-0505
By FAX: [phone]
Technical support for non-U.S.A. customers should be handled through your
local distributor.
No matter which method is used for technical support, please be prepared to
provide your support contract ID number, the serial number(s) of the prod-
uct(s), and as much information as possible describing your problem/ques-
tion.
Typographical Styles
Throughout this manual, all specific commands meant to be entered by the
user will appear on a separate line in bold
Avant Garde typeface. In addi-
tion, use of the Enter or Return key will be represented as <ENTER> . The fol-
lowing example demonstrates this convention.

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cd /usr <ENTER>
Commands or file names that appear within the text of this manual will be
represented in the following style: “...the
fore_install program will install this
distribution”.
As in the following example, any messages that appear on your screen during
software installation and network interface administration will appear in
Courier font to distinguish them from the rest of the text.
.... Are all four conditions true?
Important Information Indicators
To call your attention to safety and otherwise important information that
must be reviewed to insure correct and complete installation, as well as to
avoid damage to the ForeRunner Switch or your system, Cabletron Systems
utilizes the following WARNING/CAUTION/NOTE indicators.
WARNING statements contain information that is critical to the safety of the
operator and/or the system. Do not proceed beyond a WARNING statement
until the indicated conditions are fully understood or met. This information
could prevent serious injury to the operator, damage to the ForeRunner
Switch, the system, or currently loaded software, and will be indicated as fol-
lows:
WARNING!
Hazardous voltages are present. If the instruc-
tions are not heeded, there is a risk of electrical
shock and danger to personal health.
Information contained in CAUTION statements is important for proper
installation/operation. CAUTION statements can prevent possible equip-
ment damage and/or loss of data and will be indicated as:
CAUTION
You risk damaging your equipment and/or
software if you do not follow these
instructions.