NBase Communications NH2001M User manual

10/100 Connectivity Switch
MegaSwitch EZ
NH 2001M
INSTALLATION
AND
USER GUIDE
ML41931
Rev. 1.00
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Standards Compliance
UL 1950; CSA 22.2 No 950; VCCI; FCC Part 15 Class A; CE-89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC
FCC Notice
WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pur-
suant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful inter-
ference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radi-
ate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harm-
ful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful
interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.
The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without approval of the manufacturer
could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment
It is suggested that the user use only shielded and grounded cables when appropriate to ensure compliance with FCC
Rules.
CE Mark
The CE mark symbolizes compliance with the EMC directive of the European Community. Such marking is indica-
tive that the specified equipment meets or exceeds the following technical standards:
•EN 55022 - “Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information
Technology Equipment”
•EN 50082-1 - “Electromagnetic compatibility -- Generic immunity standard Part 1: Residential, commercial and
light industry”
•IEC 1000-4-2 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements” -- Severity level 3
•IEC 1000-4-3 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements” -- Severity level 2
•IEC 1000-4-4 - “Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment
Part 4: Electrical fast transient/burst requirements” -- Severity level 2
• CISPR 22 - Radiated and Line-conducted Class A
•EN 60950 - ITE Safety
A “Declaration of Conformity”, in accordance with the above standards, has been made and is on file at NBase
Communications Ltd.
VCCI
This equipment is in the 2nd Class category (information equipment to be used in a residential area or an adjacent
area thereto) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council For Interference by Information
Technology Equipment aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential area.
When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read the instructions for
correct handling.
ATTENTION This product contains no user-serviceable parts. Unauthorized intervention
may void the warranty.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION .................................................................................1
Features.........................................................................................1
APPLICATIONS..................................................................................2
INSTALLATION AND SETUP ............................................................4
Installing the NH 2001M ................................................................4
Rack Mounting...............................................................................4
Front Panels ..................................................................................5
Panel Descriptions.........................................................................6
Power Connection .........................................................................6
Network Connections ....................................................................7
Connecting the Ethernet Devices ..................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................9
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................11
Part II
OVERVIEW .........................................................................................13
NETWORK MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS ............................................14
ACCESSING THE SNMP AGENT......................................................15
Console Management....................................................................15
Setting Up and Starting the Local Console....................................15
Configuring the SNMP Agent.........................................................16
Logging into the Command Line Interface.....................................16
Setting the IP Address ...................................................................17
Testing the Installation...................................................................18
Accessing the Command Line Interface Remotely........................18
USING THE COMMAND LINE INTERFACE......................................19
Features of the Command Line Interface ......................................19
Entering Commands ......................................................................19
Command Line Interface Command Structure ..............................23
Console Commands ......................................................................24
help-kbd.....................................................................................24
banner .......................................................................................24
clear...........................................................................................24
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login...........................................................................................24
logout.........................................................................................25
set-page ....................................................................................25
set-prompt .................................................................................25
set-attr-prompt...........................................................................25
set-attr-msg ...............................................................................25
set-attr-text ................................................................................26
set-passwd ................................................................................26
System Commands .......................................................................27
sys-stat ......................................................................................27
get-stst-level ..............................................................................27
set-stst-level ..............................................................................28
warm-reset ................................................................................28
cold-reset...................................................................................28
get-last-err .................................................................................28
init-nvram...................................................................................28
get-sw-file..................................................................................28
set-sw-file ..................................................................................29
set-tftp-srvr ................................................................................29
get-tftp-srvr ................................................................................29
set-tftp-mode .............................................................................29
get-tftp-mode.............................................................................29
sw-dnld......................................................................................29
set-fg-param ..............................................................................30
start-fg .......................................................................................30
stop-fg .......................................................................................30
IP Commands ................................................................................31
IP Configuration .............................................................................31
get-ip .........................................................................................31
set-ip..........................................................................................31
get-ip-cfg ...................................................................................32
set-ip-cfg....................................................................................32
clear-ip-cfg.................................................................................33
get-gatew...................................................................................33
set-gatew...................................................................................33
get-arp-tbl..................................................................................34
add-arp-entry.............................................................................34
del-arp-entry..............................................................................34
ping............................................................................................35
ping-stop....................................................................................37
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SNMP Commands .........................................................................38
SNMP Community String Commands ...........................................38
get-comm ..................................................................................38
set-comm...................................................................................38
SNMP Trap Message Commands .................................................39
get-auth .....................................................................................39
set-auth .....................................................................................39
get-traps ....................................................................................39
add-trap .....................................................................................40
del-trap ......................................................................................40
get-rmon-state...........................................................................40
Switching Database Commands....................................................41
Learning Table...............................................................................42
get-lt-entry .................................................................................42
get-lt-16 .....................................................................................43
find-lt-addr .................................................................................44
del-lt-entry .................................................................................45
del-lt-addr ..................................................................................45
add-lt-entry ................................................................................46
get-lt-age ...................................................................................46
set-lt-age ...................................................................................46
Port Monitoring ..............................................................................47
set-mon-port ..............................................................................47
monitor ......................................................................................47
stop-mon ...................................................................................47
get-nv-mon ................................................................................47
save-mon...................................................................................47
clear-nv-mon .............................................................................47
Port Configuration Commands ......................................................48
get-port-cfg................................................................................48
set-port-dplex ............................................................................48
set-speed-sel.............................................................................49
set-port-state .............................................................................49
Switching Statistics Commands.....................................................50
clr-cnt.........................................................................................50
get-eth-cnt .................................................................................50
get-colls-cnt ...............................................................................51
get-rmon-cnt ..............................................................................51
get-sdist-cnt...............................................................................51
get-mgm-brcnt ...........................................................................52
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Spanning Tree Commands............................................................53
get-stp .......................................................................................53
set-stp........................................................................................53
get-st-bcfg .................................................................................53
get-st-syscfg..............................................................................53
get-st-pcfg .................................................................................53
set-br-prio ..................................................................................54
set-br-maxage ...........................................................................54
set-br-hellot ...............................................................................54
set-br-fwdel................................................................................54
set-prt-prio .................................................................................55
set-prt-enb .................................................................................55
set-prt-pcost ..............................................................................55
Command Line Reference.............................................................56
USING AN SNMP MANAGER............................................................59
Configuring the NH 2001M with an SNMP Agent..........................59
Global Setup ..................................................................................59
IP Setup ........................................................................................60
SNMP Setup ..................................................................................61
TROUBLESHOOTING........................................................................62
APPENDIX A - SOFTWARE DOWNLOADING..................................63
APPENDIX B - SYSTEM DEFAULT VALUES ..................................64
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NH2001M
This document and the information contained herein are proprietary to NBase and are furnished to
the recipient solely for use in operating, maintaining and repairing NBase equipment. The information
within may not be utilized for any purpose except as stated herein, and may not be disclosed to third
parties without written permission from NBase. NBase reserves the right to make changes to any
technical specifications in order to improve reliability, function or design.
©1997 NBase Communications ML41931 Rev. 1.00 09.97
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NH2001M
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INTRODUCTION
The NBase NH2001M switches are stand alone, dual port Ethernet/Fast
Ethernet units suitable for a variety of connectivity applications. Serving as a
cost-effective means for enabling 10/100Mbps and 100/100Mbps switching,
the series extends the diameter of Fast Ethernet networks up to 110 km.
The NH2001M is available in both a UTP and a F/O version. Each copper
port on the NH2001M switches offers IEEE standard NWay auto-negotiation
and is configurable for either half duplex, for a 10/100Mbps shared connec-
tion, or full duplex, for a 20/200Mbps point-to-point collision-free connection.
Each fiber port is configurable for a 100Mbps half/full duplex connection.
The NH 2001M is managed through MegaVision, the comprehensive NBase
NMS, any SNMP-compatible NMS, or through the CLI commands. The
switch utilizes self-learning of network addresses, and filters local traffic, col-
lisions and error packets.
Superior engineering, versatility, compact design and flexible media choices
all contribute to the outstanding performance of the NH2001M switches.
Features
Standards Complies with IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u
standards
Connectors UTP, multimode or singlemode DSC connectors
Distances Up to 110km over singlemode fiber
Duplex modes Full/Half duplex operation on all ports and speeds
Auto-speed sensing Automatic speed configuration (UTP only)
Versatility Plug-and-play installation and support for all
network operating systems and protocols
Diagnostics Status LEDs depict switch operations for easy
maintenance
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APPLICATIONS
Figures 1 to 3 illustrate some of the various application possibilities of the
NH2001M Ethernet to Fast Ethernet switches. Connections can include
10Mbps and 100Mbps servers, a Fast Ethernet backbone, 10 or 100Mbps
hubs or individual stations, all functioning in half/full duplex mode.
Connectivity is possible over 10Base-T/100Base-TX UTP and 100Base-FX
fiber. The various fiber modules offer distance extensions in a 2km to 110km range.
Figure 1: Application possibilities - NH 2001MTP
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Figure 2: Application possibilities - NH 2001MFO
One SM Fiber Port/ One Copper Port
Figure 3: Application possibilities - Dual Fiber NH 2001MFO
Left Port - MM Connection; Right Port - SM Connection
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INSTALLATION and SETUP
The NH 2001M can operate as a stand-alone unit or in conjunction with any of
NBase’s other Ethernet offerings. The managed version can be controlled
through NBase MegaVision software, or any SNMP-compatible NMS, as well
as through CLI.
Installing the NH 2001M
This section outlines the installation and operation of the NH 2001M.
The NH 2001M comes with 19” rack-mounting for two units. However, it can
be placed in either a rack mount, using the enclosed rack-mount brackets, or
on a secure flat surface. Ensure that the unit is within reach of the necessary
connections (i.e. power outlet, Ethernet connections, and, if the NH 2001M
will be monitored via the serial port, a PC or UNIX workstation). The unit is
powered by a wide-range power supply for either 110 or 220 VAC operation.
WARNING Free air flow must be maintained in order to permit adequate
cooling of the unit. All FAN holes MUST be unobstructed.
Rack Mounting
If rack-mounted units are installed in a closed or multi-rack assembly, they
may require further evaluation by Certification Agencies. The following
items must be considered:
1. The ambient temperature within the rack may be greater than room
ambient temperature. Installation should be such that the amount of air
flow required for safe operation is not compromised. The maximum
temperature for equipment in this environment is 40°C. Consideration
should be given to the maximum rated ambient temperature.
2. Installation should be such that a hazardous stability condition is not
inadvertently created due to uneven loading.
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