TM
CoreBuilder 7000 Family
®
ATM Switches
Installation & Startup Guide
Software Version 4.0 (Base)
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. DUA3700-0BAA04
Published October 1998
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Conventions
2
Documentation
3
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents
3
1
Switching Module 1-4
Interface Module 1-4
Fans 1-4
Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 1-5
Troubleshooting 1-6
2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 2-1
Taking Inventory 2-2
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Safety Precautions 3-2
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen 3-2
Mesures de sécurité 3-3
Preparation 3-4
Safety Precautions 4-2
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen 4-2
Fan Tray 4-16
Connecting to Network Devices 4-16
Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface 4-17
Fiber Optic Power Budget of 3Com Products 4-17
Connecting the Control Terminal 4-19
Connecting to the Ethernet Port 4-19
Connecting to the Power Source 4-19
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System States 5-2
System States and Switching Module LEDs 5-2
System Power-on 5-4
Uploading the Configuration of a Card 6-25
Downloading the Configuration of a Card 6-27
Returning to Operational Mode 6-31
7 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM
SWITCH
Redundant Power Supply 7-1
Types of Power Supplies 7-1
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Redundant Switching Module 7-9
Need for a Redundant Switching Module 7-9
Identifying the Active Switching Module 7-9
Resetting to Factory Defaults 7-11
8 TROUBLESHOOTING
B SAFETY INFORMATION
Bodily Harm B-1
Körperliche Schäden B-2
Environmental and Safety Requirements C-1
Protective Grounding C-1
Environmental Specifications C-1
Thermal Recommendations C-2
General Recommendations C-2
Power and Heat Specifications C-2
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World Wide Web Site D-1
3Com FTP Site D-2
3Com Bulletin Board Service D-2
Verifying Modal Bandwidth E-7
Single Mode Fiber Standards E-8
Verifying Maximum Attenuation for Mixed Fibers E-10
DS-3 Coax Cables E-10
Cable Pinouts E-11
INDEX
3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE
CoreBuilderTM 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup
The
provides all the information you need for installing and powering
Guide
up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in ATM networking
environments.
This guide is intended for the system administrator, network equipment
technician, or network manager who is responsible for installing and
managing network hardware such as the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch. It assumes a working knowledge of network operations and
familiarity with communications protocols that are used in networks. No
prior knowledge of 3Com’s CoreBuilder 7000 networking equipment is
necessary to understand this manual.
If the information in the release notes that are shipped with this product
differs from the information in this guide, follow the instructions in the
release notes.
Finding Specific
Information in
This Guide
This table shows the location of specific information in this guide:
Information in this Guide
Table 1
If you are looking for
Turn to
An overview of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and
components
Chapter 1
Instructions for unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Information about installing your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch
How to install and hot swap modules and cards and connect
cables
The system power-up procedure and initial system checks
How to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
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Information in this Guide (continued)
Table 1
How to use the Fast Setup procedure
Installing a redundant power supply
Installing a redundant switching module
How to troubleshoot your system
Hardware and protocol specifications
Safety information
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Site Requirements
Getting technical support
Conventions
Table 2 and Table 3 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Notice Icons
Table 2
Icon
Notice Type
Description
Information note Information that describes important features or
instructions
Caution
Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or
potential damage to an application, system, or device
Warning
Information that alerts you to potential personal injury
Text Conventions
Table 3
Convention
Description
This typeface represents information as it appears on the
screen.
Screen displays
The word “syntax” means that you must evaluate the syntax
provided and then supply the appropriate values for the
placeholders that appear in angle brackets. Example:
Syntax
To enable RIPIP, use the following syntax:
SETDefault !<port> -RIPIP CONTrol =
Listen
In this example, you must supply a port number for <port>.
The word “command” means that you must enter the
command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter.
Commands appear in bold. Example:
Commands
To remove the IP address, enter the following command:
SETDefault !0 -IP NETaddr = 0.0.0.0
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Documentation
Table 3 Text Conventions (continued)
Convention
Description
The words “enter”
and “type”
When you see the word “enter” in this guide, you must type
something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press
Return or Enter when an instruction simply says “type.”
Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key
names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del
Words in
Italics are used to:
Emphasize a point.
italics
Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the
text.
Identify menu names, menu commands, and software
button names. Examples:
From the Help menu, select Contents.
Click OK.
Documentation
This section provides information about supporting documentation,
including:
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents
Related Documents
The CD-ROM (No. 3C37091) that comes with your system contains
on-line versions of the documents:
CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switch
Documents
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup
Guide
This guide describes how to install and setup a CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch.
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches User Guide
This guide explains how to configure and network CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch, as well as a detailed explanation of its theory of
operation.
Release Notes
The release notes contain information about the latest software
release.
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The complete documentation for the CoreBuilder 7000 family is shown in
Table 4.
.
Table 4 CoreBuilder 7000 Documentation
Document
3Com Part Number
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches User Guide DUA3700-0AAA03
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation DUA3700-0BAA03
and Startup Guide
CoreBuilder 7000HD Switch Release Notes
Related Documents
Documentation related to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is
presented in Table 5.
.
Table 5 Related Documentation
Document
3Com Part Number
CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card
Installation and Administration Guide
DUA7200-0BAA01
CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card
Operation Guide
DUA7200-0AAA01
DUA7400-0AAA01
DUA7600-0AAA01
CoreBuilder 7400 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card User
Guide
CoreBuilder 7600 Fast Ethernet Interface Card User
Guide
8-Port Board ATM Interface Card User Guide
622 Mbps ATM Interface Module User Guide
DS-3 Interface Module Installation Guide
FastBUS Board User Guide
DUA3708-0AAA01
DUA3762-1AAA01
DIA00DS-1AAA01
DUA37FB-1AAA01
DUA2700-0AAA02
DUA2700-0BAA02
DUA2700-OCAA02
09-1046-002
SuperStack II Switch 2700 Operation Guide
SuperStack II Switch 2700 Installation & Setup Guide
SuperStack II Switch 2700 Adminstration Guide
ATMvLAN Manager User Guide (UNIX 4.22)
ATMvLAN Manager User Guide ('97 Windows NT)
09-1112-001
Documentation Road
Map
The following table helps you locate the information you need.
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Documentation Comments
If you want to...
Read...
Learn about new features or corrections in the
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch software.
the Release Notes
Learn about changes to the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch’s documentation.
the Release Notes
Get an overview of the CoreBuilder 7000 family
ATM switch system components.
Installation and Startup Guide
Installation and Startup Guide
Installation and Startup Guide
Prepare your site for CoreBuilder 7000 family
installation.
Learn about various configurations in which you
can install your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch.
Install and power up your CoreBuilder 7000 family Installation and Startup Guide,
ATM switch.
Learn about how you administer and manage the User Guide
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch.
Learn about ATM and how it is implemented in the User Guide
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch.
Learn about LAN Emulation and how it is
implemented in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch.
User Guide
Find out what type of configuration tasks you can User Guide
perform on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch.
Quickly set up your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Installation and Startup Guide
switch for management access.
Perform configuration or administration tasks using User Guide
the Administration Console.
Get assistance.
Technical Support Appendix in
any guide
Documentation
Comments
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in Table 4)
Page Number (if appropriate)
Year 2000
Compliance
For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products, visit the
3Com Year 2000 Web page:
http://www.3com.com/products/yr2000.html
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OVERVIEW
1
switches including:
CoreBuilder 7000 Family
Component Summary
Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch
Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch
Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch
Troubleshooting
For an overview of the operation of the switch, see Chapter 1 of the
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches User Guide.
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CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW
CoreBuilder 7000
Family
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches are modular,
high-performance ATM switches designed to increase the capacity and
manageability of enterprise networks. This allows you to scale
performance to extremely high levels as your network grows and evolves.
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches includes the CoreBuilder
7000 ATM switch and the CoreBuilder 7000HD High Density ATM switch.
The CoreBuilder 7000 switch has all the features and flexibility necessary
to handle a range of needs on both the ATM backbone and the ATM
network boundary. It provides a backbone solution for small and medium
size networks. It is a modular platform that provides a switching fabric for
ATM, Ethernet/ATM and Fast Ethernet interface cards. The 2.5 Gbps
CoreBuilder 7000 switching engine supports switched LAN interfaces in
the wiring closets of large networks, and is well suited for the backbone
of small to medium-sized networks.
CoreBuilder 7000
Switch
The CoreBuilder 7000HD switch supports demanding enterprise
backbones and high-density data center applications, providing
high-performance ATM switching at both the network core and
boundary. The CoreBuilder 7000HD platform features a 5.0 Gbps
switching engine that provides capacity for up to 32 non-blocking OC-3
155 ports or up to 8 non-blocking OC-12 622 Mbps ports. Using an
enhanced i960CF processor, the CoreBuilder 7000HD switch supports
faster signaling, expanded memory, and higher performance LAN
Emulation services. The switch also accommodates scalable, high density
Ethernet/ATM, Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interface cards. The
four-slot chassis allows for a mixture of port types with versatile media
options for a wide range of network configurations.
CoreBuilder 7000HD
Switch
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Component Summary
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Component
Summary
Figure 1-1 shows the components of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch.
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Figure 1-1
The housing for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch contains 2 slots
for switching modules and 4 slots for interface cards, 2 places for power
supplies and a ventilator fan tray. The high speed ATM switching
backplane is located inside the back of the surrounding enclosure.
Enclosure
Located at the top of the front panel. The unit is switched on and off
simply by connecting and disconnecting the power cord on the face of
the power supply unit. A second power supply may be installed for
redundancy.
Power Supply
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The two slots just under the power supply contain switching modules,
one slot for the active switching module and one slot for the redundant
switching module.
Switching Module
The switching module is the core switching engine of the CoreBuilder
7000 family ATM switch, controlling and monitoring passive backplane
and ATM activity. The switching module has a control port for connection
to a terminal, a management port for connection to a network
management station, and a service port for use by 3Com technicians.
The next four slots contain interface modules. These can be of many
Family ATM Switches User Guide for details).
Interface Module
Fans
For ventilation a fan tray with 6 fans is located at the left side of the unit.
Installing the
You install the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in the stages shown
CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switch
Table 1-1
Installation Stage
Chapter
4
2 Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis
either on table-top or in a distribution rack
3 Installing a main and redundant power supply module in the
5
5
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis
redundancy
6 Installing 4-Port interface modules in the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch chassis
7 Installing or replacing other interface modules in the
See respective
manual
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis
8 Installing or replacing the fan tray
5
5
9 Connecting to network devices, ATM optical interface,
control terminal, Ethernet port and power source
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Starting up the
CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switch
the stages shown in Table 1-2.
Switch
Stage
Chapter
6
7
7
2 Understanding system states and switching module LEDs
3 Logging in to the LMA
4 Configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch by the
Integrated Fast Setup procedure
5 Performing additional configuration of the CoreBuilder 7000
7
7
family ATM switch by individual LMA commands
6 Viewing network statistics
Redundancy in the
CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switch
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is designed to meet the
requirements of environments where network interruptions cannot be
tolerated. The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch platform has a fully
switching engines. All CoreBuilder 7000 family interface cards and
switching engines are hot swappable to ensure continuous operation
For information about determining the required power supply for various
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch installations and providing
redundancy for various power loads see “Redundant Power Supply” on
page 7-1.
For information about using the redundant switching module see
“Redundant Switching Module” on page 7-9.
In addition to hardware redundancy, the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch also provides redundant LANE services which are managed by the
Transcend Network Management System. Each switch contains a
complete set of LES and LECS functionality. In case of failure, LANE
services can be transferred to another CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch elsewhere in the network.
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UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
2
This chapter describes how to unpack the CoreBuilderTM 7000 family
ATM switch and contains the following topics:
Taking Inventory
Unpacking the
CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switch
Before unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, examine it
carefully for any signs of damage. After unpacking the system as
described below, you may begin the appropriate installation procedure in
Chapter 3.
If there are any visible signs of damage to the system packaging, do not
begin installation. Contact 3Com Technical Support or your distributor for
assistance.
To unpack the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, follow these
instructions:
Remove the clips that attach the shipping container to the shipping tray
of the packaging. The clips are located on opposite sides of the shipping
container (two per side).
1
Slowly lift the shipping container off the shipping tray. The device is now
visible.
2
3
Remove the accessory box and the mounting brackets from the top foam.
The mounting brackets are recessed into the foam.
Lift the top foam off the device.
4
5
Two persons are required for this step. With each person grasping the
hand-hold of the sling with one hand and holding the side of the system
with the other hand, slowly pull the device out of the foam and place it
where desired.
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CHAPTER 2: UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS
Save the packaging in the event that you must return the CoreBuilder
7000 Family to 3Com or your distributor.
Taking Inventory
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch package should contain the
items described in the following list. Check these items against the
packing slip. Contact 3Com Technical Support at 1-800-992-2446 if any
item is missing.
1 CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
1 two volume documentation set (includes: CoreBuilder 7000 Family
ATM Switches Installation & Startup Guide and CoreBuilder 7000
Family ATM Switches User Guide)
1 hardware kit including:
1 pair of mounting brackets (for distribution rack installation)
10 screws, M4 x 8 Phillips (for mounting brackets)
4 rubber feet (for table installation)
4 screws, M4 x 8 Phillips (for rubber feet)
1 or 2 power cord(s) (2.5 meters each)
1 strain relief bracket per power cord
3 screws, M3 x 8 Phillips
Optional accessories that you ordered with your system may be shipped
separately.
Check the packing slip for other items that you ordered.
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Safety Precautions
Read the following safety precautions carefully to reduce the risk of
electric shock and fire.
All servicing should be undertaken ONLY by qualified service
personnel. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch internal power supply
provides for automatic selection of either 100-120 VAC or 200-240
VAC, 60/50 Hz, as indicated on the safety label adjacent to the power
inlet. ENSURE that the available voltage supply at the mains is within
one of these two ranges.
DO NOT operate the unit in a location where the maximum ambient
temperature exceeds 40 degrees C.
Ensure that the chassis ventilation openings in the unit are NOT
BLOCKED.
DO NOT plug in, turn on or attempt to operate an obviously damaged
unit.
Unplug the power supply cord from the wall socket BEFORE
attempting to remove and/or replace the power supply.
The system has a redundant power supply option. Disconnecting one
power supply cord disconnects one power supply module only. To
isolate the unit completely from the mains, disconnect all power
supply cords.
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Lesen Sie die folgenden Vorsichtsmaßnahmen sorgfältig, um das Risiko
von Stromschlag oder Brandgefahr zu vermindern.
Jede Wartung sollte NUR von befugtem Wartungspersonal
durchgeführt werden. Das Aggregat enthält keine vom Anwender zu
wartenden Teile.
Das interne Netzteil des CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
ermöglicht automatische Wahl von 100-120 V AC oder 200-240 V
AC, 60/50 Hz, wie auf dem Sicherheitsetikett beim Netzeingang
vermerkt. VERGEWISSERN SIE SICH, daß der vom Netz gelieferte
Strom einer von diesen beiden Spannungsbereichen entspricht.
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Mesures de sécurité
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Nehmen Sie das Gerät NICHT in Betrieb, falls die Temperatur der
Umgebung 40 Grad C übersteigt.
Gehen Sie sicher, daß die Lüftungsöffnungen am Gehäuse NICHT
BLOCKIERT sind.
Eine offensichtlich schadhafte Einheit soll weder angeschlossen,
eingeschaltet noch in Betrieb genommen werden.
Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel aus Steckdose an der Wand, BEVOR Sie
versuchen, das Netzteil zu entfernen und/oder zu ersetzen.
Das System verfügt über ein wahlweises Ersatzstromaggregat. Das
Trennen der Verbindung eines Netzkabels unterbricht die Verbindung
nur mit einem Netzteil-Modul. Um das Gerät völlig vom Stromnetz zu
trennen, müssen alle Netzkabel gelöst werden.
Mesures de sécurité
Lire attentivement les mesures de sécurité afin de réduire les risques
d'électrocution et d'incendie.
Le service après-vente ne devra être effectué que par un personnel
qualifié. Aucune pièce de l'unité ne peut être réparée par le simple
utilisateur.
Le CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch d'alimentation interne permet
une sélection automatique de 100 -120 VAC ou 200-240 VAC,
60/50Hz comme stipulé sur le label de sécurité placé près de
l'ouverture d'alimentation. Veiller à ce que le voltage du secteur soit
bien compris entre les valeurs mentionnées ci-dessus.
Ne pas faire fonctionner l'unité dans un endroit où la température
ambiante maximale dépasse 40 degrés C.
Ne jamais essayer de brancher, allumer ou faire fonctionner une unité
apparemment endommagée.
S'assurer que les ouvertures de la ventilation du chassis de l'unité ne
sont pas bloquées.
Débrancher le fil d'alimentation au secteur de la prise murale AVANT
d'essayer de déplacer ou de remplacer l'unité d'alimentation.
Le système dispose d'un système redondant d'alimentation au secteur.
Le fait de débrancher l'une des sources d'alimentation ne débranche
que l'un des modules d'alimentation au secteur. Pour isoler
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CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH
entièrement l'unité de toute alimentation, débrancher tous les câbles
d'alimentation.
Preparation
Before beginning the installation procedures in this chapter, ensure that
the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is placed close to the location
where it will be installed and that the mounting brackets and hardware
kit supplied with the system are readily available. You will also need a No.
2 Phillips screwdriver.
The hardware kit contains:
1 pair of mounting brackets (for distribution rack installation)
10 screws, M4 x 8 Phillips (for mounting brackets)
4 rubber feet (for table installation)
4 screws, M4 x 8 Phillips (for rubber feet)
Table Top
Installation
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is ready for table top installation
as shipped.
To provide a firmer base for the unit, you can choose to attach four
rubber feet to the switch chassis. Use the rubber feet and the four M4 x 8
Phillips screws included in the hardware kit.
To insert the power supply, switching modules, and interface cards,
configure optical ports for the interface modules and connect network
cabling and power to the unit see Chapter 4.
Distribution Rack
Installation
You can mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in a 19-inch
distribution rack. This section describes how to prepare the unit and the
distribution rack, and mount the unit in the distribution rack. Please read
all of the instructions carefully before beginning the installation.
For the basic mechanical and space requirements for the distribution rack
“Distribution Rack Requirements” on page C-3.
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Unit and Rack To prepare the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and distribution rack
Preparation for installation:
1 Attach the mounting brackets onto the sides of the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch using the mounting bracket screws (M4 x 8 Phillips).
2 Determine whether or not the distribution rack has threaded holes. If the
Switch” on page 3-6.
3 If the holes are not threaded, you must insert “G” clips. To determine
where to insert “G” clips, locate the top of a universal mounting hole
pattern on the left mounting rail. In the universal rail pattern, the spacing
between holes is 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, 5/8 inch, and 1/2 inch. To find the top
of the pattern, locate the midpoint between any two holes that are
spaced half an inch apart. Figure 3-1 shows the universal mounting hole
pattern.
Top of a universal mounting
hole pattern
1/2-inch spacing
5/8-inch spacing
Universal mounting
hole pattern
5/8-inch spacing
1/2-inch spacing
Universal Mounting Hole Pattern
Figure 3-1
4 From the top of the universal mounting hole pattern, insert “G” clips in
the holes designated for the unit model.
5 Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the right rail. Ensure that you start on the same
hole space.
You are now ready to mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
into the distribution rack.
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Mounting the Once the distribution rack is ready, you can mount the CoreBuilder 7000
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the rack.
Family ATM Switch
To mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the distribution
rack:
1 Carefully lift the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into place, aligning
the mounting brackets to the holes you have designated for mounting.
A fully-configured CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch weighs 43
pounds as shipped. To avoid personal injury, do not lift the unit without
assistance.
insert the mounting screws (10/32 x 1/2 Phillips) into the mounting holes
on both sides of the rack.
The unit is now installed in the distribution rack.
To insert the power supply, switching modules, and interface cards,
configure optical ports for the interface modules and connect network
cabling and power to the unit see Chapter 4.
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INSTALLING AND CONNECTING
COREBUILDER MODULES
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family modules. The following modules are covered.
Power Supply Module
Switch Module
4-Port Interface Module
Fan Tray
Connecting to Network Devices
The installation procedures of the other modules of the CoreBuilder 7000
family modules are described in their respective User Guides.
This chapter also describes how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family
ATM switch to network devices.
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Safety Precautions
When handling replacement parts, 3Com recommends that you always
use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground. This helps prevent the
module from being damaged by electrostatic discharge. Additionally,
when not in use, the module should be stored in an antistatic bag.
If the system is powered on when you are replacing a module, do not
insert any metal objects, such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry, in
the open slot. This could cause burns or other bodily harm, as well as
system damage.
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen
Wenn Sie Ersatzteile handhaben, benutzen Sie immer ein Band am
Handgelenk, daß gut geerdet ist. Das hilft vermeiden, daß das Ersatzteil
durch elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt wird. Darüber hinaus sollte
ein Modul, wenn nicht benutzt, in einem antistatischen Beutel
aufbewahrt werden.
Steht das System unter Strom, wenn sie ein Modul installieren oder
auswechseln, führen Sie keine Metallgegenstände, wie einen
Schraubenzieher oder einen Finger mit Schmuck in den offenen Schlitz
ein. Das könnte zu Verbrennungen oder anderen Körperschäden führen,
sowie auch zu Schäden am System.
Mesures de sécurité
Lors de la manipulation des pièces de rechange, 3 Com recommande de
toujours utiliser une bande attachée au poignet et reliée à la terre. Cela
aidera à éviter que la pièce ne soit endommagée par une décharge
électrostatique. De plus, lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé, le module doit être
conservé dans un emballage antistatique.
Si le système est alimenté lors de l'installation ou du remplacement d'un
module, ne jamais insérer d'objet métallique tel qu'un tourne-vis ou un
doigt portant un bijou dans la fente. Cela est susceptible de provoquer
brûlures ou autres dommages corporels, et d'endommager le système.
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Power Supply
Module
The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch provides a dual load-sharing
power supply capability where the second unit can serve as a redundant
power supply. For more information, see “Redundant Power Supply” on
page 7-1.
For certain combinations of installed interface cards, the second power
supply cannot be used as a redundant supply (see “Providing Redundancy
for Various Power Loads” on page 7-6).
This section discusses the following topics:
Installing a Power Supply Module
Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module
Installing a Power To install a power supply module:
Supply Module
1 Orient the module so that its sides enter the guides on either side of the
chassis slot.
2 Slide the module into the chassis until the face panel is flush with the
enclosure.
slot, cover the slot with a blank panel for safety.
Replacing a This section describes how to replace a redundant power supply module.
Redundant Power You can replace the redundant power supply without having to turn off
redundant power supply module, see “Redundant Power Supply” on
page 7-1.
To replace a redundant power supply module:
1 Disconnect the power cord from the power supply.
2 Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the power supply, near
the handles (refer to Figure 4-1).
3 Grasp the handles of the redundant power supply you want to replace
and pull them outward. This ejects the power supply.
4 Remove the new power supply from its antistatic bag. Place the old
power supply in the antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place.
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5 Orient the power supply so its labelling is upright.
6 Insert the power supply into the chassis by placing it between the guides
of the slot and sliding it until it stops.
7 Tighten the power supply’s securing screws.
8 Connect the power cord to the power supply.
Inserting the power supply
Hot-Swapping a Redundant Power Supply
Figure 4-1
Switch Module
fail. For more information on the operation of the redundant switch
This section includes the following topics:
Installing a Switch Module
Replacing a Switch Module
Setting up Switch Module Redundancy
Setting up Switch Module Hardware Redundancy
Setting up Switch Module Redundancy and LANE Redundancy
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Installing a Switch To install a switch module in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
Module chassis:
1 Remove the new card from its antistatic bag.
2 Orient the card so its labelling is upright and make sure the inject handles
are in the outward position.
3 Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the
selected slot and sliding the card until it stops.
4 Grab both inject handles and push them inward. This locks the card into
the chassis. You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles.
An audible “click” indicates that the connectors have engaged.
5 Tighten the card’s securing screws. You are now ready to connect cables
to the appropriate ports.
Replacing a Switch To hot-swap the switch module:
Module
1 Disconnect the cables from the card's ports. Ensure that there is a record
of where the cables are attached so that you can correctly re-connect
them to the new card.
2 Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the card, near the
insert/eject handles.
3 Grasp the insert/eject handles of the card you want to replace and push
them outward. This ejects the card. You may have to apply considerable
force to the handles. You will hear a “click” to indicate that the
connections have separated, and the card will slide slightly forward out of
the CoreBuilder chassis.
4 Remove the new card from its antistatic bag. Place the old card in the
antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place.
5 Orient the card so its labelling is upright and make sure the inject handles
are in the outward position.
6 Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the
selected slot and sliding the card until it stops.
7 Grab both inject handles and push them inward. This locks the card into
the chassis. You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles.
An audible “click” indicates that the connectors have engaged. Verify
that the card has been properly installed by observing its LEDs.
8 Tighten the card’s securing screws.
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9 Connect cables to the appropriate ports.
Inserting an interface card
Hot-Swapping a Switch Module or Interface Module
Figure 4-2
Setting up Switch This section describes procedures for installing and setting up both a
main and redundant switch module together.
Module Redundancy
Two different setup procedures are described. The first procedure covers
setting up the main and redundant switch module hardware redundancy
without setting up LANE redundancy. This procedure only requires
operating the Local Management Application (LMA). The LMA is
described in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch User Guide. The
second procedure sets up the main and redundant switch module
hardware redundancy as well as LANE redundancy. It requires both the
LMA and the Transcend Enterprise Manager.
There are two situations where you would use the procedures of this
section:
1 The initial installation of main and redundant cards.
2 The main card in the first slot has failed and the redundant card in the
second slot has taken over as the main card. The failed card in the first
slot has been replaced by a new card and this new card is now the
redundant one.
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Setting up Switch Use the following procedure to set up the switch module hardware
Module Hardware redundancy.
Redundancy
2 Insert the switch module you marked as “redundant” in slot 2. Do not
insert the switch module you marked as “main” yet.
3 Turn on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch.
The switch module in slot 2 becomes active.
4 Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure (see “Integrated Fast Setup” on
page 6-3) using the LMA command
(9) FST
5 Insert the main switch module in slot 1.
6 Wait five minutes for configuration information to pass between the two
switch modules (see “Switching Module Configuration Database” on
page 7-10 for a list of configuration items that pass between the switch
modules).
7 Reboot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch using the LMA menu
sequence:
(1) SYS / (7) RBO.
The switch module in slot 1 becomes active.
8 Verify main and redundant switch module status using the LMA
command
(1) SYS / (4) SWM
You should see the following display.
Slot id
-------
Slot status
-----------
Switch type
Switch mode
Memory size
1
2
Occupied
Occupied
32X32 ATM switch
16x16 ATM switch
Active
Redundant
16M
8M
9 Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure using the LMA command
(9) FST to verify the configuration in the main switch module.
10 Add the following configuration information that did not pass between
the switch modules in step 6 (see “Switching Module Configuration
Database” on page 7-10).
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LECS topology database (including: LES list and addresses, ELAN
names, connection type)
Static ATM addresses
PVC configurations, UNI version, UNI profile, signaling.
The switch is now operational.
Setting up Switch This section presents a procedure for setting up both switch module
Module Redundancy hardware redundancy and LANE redundancy in the same session. Both
and LANE the LMA and the Transcend Enterprise Manager are used.
Redundancy
General Description of the Procedure
The following is a general description of the procedure for orientation
purposes only. When you perform the procedure, use the detailed steps
in the following sections.
1 Install both switches in chassis and run RESETCFG.BAT on each one.
Connect Ethernet ports of each switch module and install at least one
interface card in the chassis.
2 Configure the first switch using the Integrated Fast Setup of the LMA and
do not reboot the switch in the Integrated Fast Setup.
3 Reboot the switch after one minute using the LMA menu.
4 Answer “no” to the prompt “Erase the setup parameters?” and use the
LMA to check that all configuration parameters (i.e., database, IP, NNI
etc.) have passed successfully to the second switch module.
5 Configure LANE redundancy in the first switch using the Transcend
Backbone and Services Setup window and close the window when
finished.
6 Reboot the switch after one minute
7 Configure LANE redundancy in the second switch module using the
Transcend Backbone and Services Setup window and close the window
when finished.
8 After one minute use the MIB browser to check the LECS order list and
the Backbone and Services Setup window to check the LECS database.
9 Reboot the box.
10 Check the second switch using the MIB browser to check the LECS order
list and the Backbone and Services Setup window to check the LECS
database.
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Preparatory Steps
Carry out the following preparatory steps.
1 Install main and redundant switch modules in the switch module slot 1
and slot 2 respectively (see “Installing a Switch Module” on page 4-5). Do
not run the Integrated Fast Setup yet.
Each time the switch is rebooted during this procedure the cards change
roles. The main card becomes the redundant card and vice versa. The
main card can always be identified by its ACT LED flashing once every
two seconds. The ACT LED of the redundant card flashes at a lower rate.
2 Verify that at least one interface card of any type is installed in the
CoreBuilder chassis in any interface card slots 3-6. Data is transferred
between switch modules via a communications chip on an interface card.
3 Verify that the Ethernet management ports in both switches are
connected to the NMS station. They can either be connected through a
hub to the NMS station or through an Ethernet interface card in the same
chassis, such as the CoreBuilder 7400 High Density Ethernet/ATM
interface card, to the NMS station.
During the procedure you will need to verify connectivity between the
NMS station and the switch by pinging the switch module from the NMS
station.
Connectivity between the switch module and its attached devices is
established by an RARP transmitted by the switch module when it boots.
The RARP causes a device to learn the MAC address of the switch
module. However, there are certain devices, for example, a Solaris station,
which will not learn a new MAC address for an IP when one already
exists. If you are using one of these devices as an NMS station, and you
are unable to ping the switch module, try erasing the switch module’s
MAC address from the device’s ARP table and ping again.
4 Verify that the RS-232 terminal line is connected to the console port on
the main switch module.
Procedure Execution
1 Reset the configuration of both switch modules by executing the
RESETCFG.BAT file supplied with your software.
Do not use the LMA menu (1) SYS / (2) RES to reset the switch module
configuration.
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To execute the RESETCFG.BAT file proceed as follows:
a Perform the LMA command (1) SYS / (3) LOA / (3) LCL / 1 to put the
system in Load Mode: Load.
b Reboot the switch using the LMA menu command: (1) SYS / (7) RBO.
The switch will reboot in debug mode.
c Transfer the RS-232 cable to the service port of the main switch
module.
d From a DOS window on the LMA terminal execute
> resetcfg com speed
where “com” is the communications port you are using and “speed”
is 115200 for a CoreBuilder 7000HD switch module and 57600 for a
CoreBuilder 7000 switch module.
f
Repeat step d)
g Transfer the RS-232 cable to the console port of the main switch
module.
Switch Module Redundancy Setup
2 Set up the main switch module using the Integrated Fast Setup (see
“Integrated Fast Setup” on page 6-3). Do not reboot the switch from the
Integrated Fast Setup procedure (answer “no” to the prompt).
The main menu appears.
3 Wait for one minute to allow the configuration data to transfer from the
main switch module to the redundant switch module.
4 Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence: (1) SYS / (7) RBO. This
causes the configuration data to be recorded in flash memory and also
causes the redundant switch module to become the main switch module.
5 After the switch reboots, answer “no” to the prompt: “Do you wish to
erase the setup parameters”.
6 Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure as in step 2) to verify that the
setup parameters have been transferred correctly to the second switch
(the Integrated Fast Setup procedure now displays the setup parameters
resident in the second switch module). Press Enter repeatedly to verify
these parameters; do not enter new values.
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7 Verify that the ELAN names in the LECS database are identical in both
switch modules. Use menu item (2) LEM/(1) LCS/(5) LNT to check that the
LECS database of the second switch includes the ELAN name of the first
switch. For example, Elan6666_0 - Elan6666_15
LANE Redundancy Setup
8 Verify connectivity between the switch module and the NMS station by
pinging the switch module from the NMS station.
9 Load the Transcend application and open the Wizard Tool from the
ATMvLAN tool bar
10 Open the Backbone and Services Window.
11 Configure the LECS order as desired and press the Apply button.
12 Configure the LECS database. Add all the primary and redundant ELAN
names desired to the LECS database and press Apply. Make a list of the
ELAN names you have selected. You will need them for setting up the
other switch module.
13 When finished, close the Backbone and Services window.
14 Wait one minute to allow the LECS order database to transfer to the
other switch module.
The LECS ELAN database does not transfer automatically.
15 Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence: (1) SYS / (7) RBO.
The purpose of this step is to make the first switch module active in order
to set up the LANE services there.
16 After the first switch boots, check its connectivity with the NMS station as
in step 8).
17 Perform steps 10) and 12) using the same list of ELANs.
18 Wait one minute.
Verifying LANE Redundancy Setup
19 Use the MIB browser under the Transcend tools menu and browse
through the MIB to verify that all the information regarding the LECS
order list has been transferred correctly.
Look in the following MIB location:
private.
enterprises.
atmForum.
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atmForumNetworkManagement.
atmLanEmulation.
elanMIB.
elanLecsGroup.
elanLecsConfGroup.
lecsConfTable.
lecsConfEntry.
lecsAtmAddrSpec.
Press start query. The LECS order list is displayed on the bottom window.
Close the Backbone and Services Select window.
20
21
Open the Backbone and Services Select window again and use it to check
that the LECS database is correct.
This item could be done through the LMA but it is preferred to do so
through the NMS since the LMA will not show any redundant LES that
exists.
Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence: (1) SYS / (7) RBO. The
purpose of this step is to make the second card active in order to check
the LANE services there.
22
23
After the second switch module boots, verify connectivity with the NMS
station as in step 8).
Perform step 19) and 20) to verify LECS order.
24
25
Open the Backbone and Services Select window again and use it to check
the LECS database is correct.
The hardware and LANE redundancy procedure is finished.
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4-Port Interface
Module
This section contains the following topics:
ATM Interface Daughter Cards
Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards
Installing a 4-Port Interface Module
Replacing a 4-Port Interface Module
ATM Interface Each of the four ATM interface receptacles of the 4-Port ATM Interface
Daughter Cards module can be configured to support the following types of ATM
daughter cards:
OC-3 multi-mode (MM) fiber link, single-mode (SM) fiber link
OC-3 Category 5 UTP
DS-3 coaxial cable
E-3 ATM 34.368 Mbits/sec WAN interface
Figure 4-3 shows the OC-3 daughter card.
OC-3 Daughter Card
Figure 4-3
Figure 4-4 shows the E-3/DS-3 daughter card.
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Installing the ATM The 4-port ATM interface module can hold up to four ATM interface
Interface Daughter daughter cards. The installation procedure of the 4-port ATM interface
Cards module comprises two stages. First, you install the ATM interface
daughter cards in the 4-port ATM interface module. Then, you install the
switch chassis.
To install the ATM interface daughter cards perform the following
procedure:
1 Select the individual daughter cards that are to occupy the interface card’s
four openings.
2 Align each module with the front panel aperture as shown in Figure 4-5
and press down to engage the strip connectors on the underside of the
module. Three screws anchor each module to its seat on the interface
card. Interface openings reserved for future use should be covered with
blank panels. Used interfaces should use the coax or optical panels as
covers.
Figure 4-5 4-Port ATM Interface Module
Installing a 4-Port When the ports of the interface module have been fitted with the
Interface Module appropriate daughter card, you install the 4-Port interface module into
the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis.
To install the 4-port interface module:
1 Orient the interface module so its labelling is upright and make sure the
inject handles are in the outward position.
2 Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the
selected slot and sliding the card until it stops.
3 Make sure the card sits in the guide slots on either side. Be sure that the
loose screws do not interfere with card insertion.
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4 Grab both inject handles and push them inward. This locks the card into
the chassis. You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles.
An audible “click” indicates that the connectors have engaged.
5 Tighten the card’s securing screws. You are now ready to connect cables
to the appropriate ports of the module.
Replacing a 4-Port To replace individual daughter cards, or to replace the entire interface
Interface Module module:
1 Disconnect the cables from the card's ports. Ensure that there is a record
of where the cables are attached so that you can correctly re-connect
them to the new card.
2 Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the card, near the
insert/eject handles.
3 Grasp the insert/eject handles of the card you want to replace and push
them outward. This ejects the card. You may have to apply considerable
force to the handles. You will hear a “click” to indicate that the
connections have separated, and the card will slide slightly forward out of
the CoreBuilder chassis.
4 If you are replacing the entire interface card, remove the new card from
its antistatic bag. Place the old card in the antistatic bag and set it aside in
a safe place.
Fan Tray
To replace the fan tray:
1 Loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray.
2 Pull the fan tray out of the chassis.
3 Remove the new fan tray from its antistatic bag. Place the old fan tray in
the antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place.
4 Orient the fan tray so its labelling is upright.
5 Insert the new fan tray into the chassis by placing it between the guides
of the slot and sliding it until it stops.
6 Tighten the fan tray’s securing screws.
Connecting to
Network Devices
This section shows how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch to various network devices.
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Four types of connections are required:
Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface
Connecting the Control Terminal
Connecting to the Ethernet Port
Connecting to the Power Source
Connecting to an To connect a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch port to another
ATM Optical Interface CoreBuilder unit, to a LinkSwitch 2700 ATMLink adapter, or to any device
with an ATM optical interface:
1 Prepare an optical cable (Tx Rx). You may want to mark the ends of the
cable so you can identify them.
2 Snap the cable into a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch port in one of
the interface modules.
3 Snap the other end of the cable into the selected optical interface of the
and Tx on the other.
4 Repeat steps 1-3 for all ATM port connections to the CoreBuilder.
Perform steps 1-4 above when connecting a DS-3 coax cable set (Rx and
Tx).
Fiber Optic Power Table 4-1 shows the power budget of various 3Com products. Use this
Budget of 3Com table when you calculate the fiber optic cable you need to connect to the
Products CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. See fiber optic cable manufacturers
data for more information.
.
Fiber Power Budget for Various 3Com Products
Table 4-1
Min TX.
O-Pwr
(dBM)
Receiver
Sens.
(dBM)
Mode
(nm)
Budget
(dB)
Distance
(KM)
Product
Specification
4-Port/8-Port
OC-3 MM
MM-1300
SM-1300
MM-1300
SM-1300
-19
-15
-19
-15
-30
-33
-30
-33
11
18
11
18
2
HP#:HFBR-5205
4-Port/8-Port
OC-3 SM
15
2
SDX-1155B
CoreBuilder
7201 (ATM port)
HP#:HFBR-5205
SDX-1155B
CoreBuilder
15
7201 (ATM port)
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Fiber Power Budget for Various 3Com Products (continued)
Table 4-1
Product
Min TX.
O-Pwr
(dBM)
Receiver
Sens.
(dBM)
Mode
(nm)
Budget
(dB)
Distance
(KM)
Specification
CoreBuilder
7200F - Ethernet
MM-820
-7.6
-15.1
-31
7.5
HP#:HFBR-2416TC
HP#:HFBR-1414T
CoreBuilder
7600FX
MM-1300
-19
12
HP#:HFBR-5103
OC-12
OC-12
MM-1300
SM
-19
-15
-26
-28
7
0.8
15
HP#:HFBR-5208
HP#:SDX-1622
13
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Connecting the The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch can be configured via the LMA
Control Terminal using the Administration Console terminal (VT100) or terminal emulator
(Windows). To connect a terminal to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch control port:
1 Prepare an RS-232 shielded cable (9 pin-to-9 pin or 9 pin-to-25 pin, as
dictated by the terminal you wish to use).
2 Configure the terminal: 19200 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity,
xon/xoff flow control.
3 Push the DCE side of the cable onto the Control port of the switch
module and screw it into place.
4 Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal.
In case you have installed a redundant switch unit, it is sufficient to
connect the RS-232 line to either the active switch control port or to the
redundant switch control port.
Connecting to the The Ethernet port is used for connecting directly to a Transcend NMS
Ethernet Port terminal for management purposes.
In case you have installed a redundant switch module, its Ethernet port
must also be connected directly to the Transcend NMS terminal.
Another way of connecting the Ethernet port to an out-of-band Ethernet
network is to connect it to a CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet/ATM Interface
Card or a CB7400 High Density Ethernet/ATM Interface Card installed in
the same chassis.
Connecting to the This section describes how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
Power Source switch to the power source.
Selecting a Power Cord
The following power cords and accessories are supplied with the unit:
1 or 2 power cord(s) (2.5 meters each)
1 strain relief bracket per power cord
3 screws, M3 x 8 Phillips
The power cord supplied with the unit can be used with loads of up to 5
Amps AC.
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If power cord(s) WERE NOT supplied with the unit, choose a cord based
on the following information:
For units installed in the USA or Canada: Select a flexible,
three-conductor power cord that is UL-listed and CSA-certified, with
individual conductor wire size of #18 AWG, and with a maximum
length of 4.5 meters. The power cord terminations should be NEMA
Type 5-15P (three-prong earthing) at one end and IEC appliance inlet
coupler at the other end.
Any of the following types are acceptable: SV, SVE, SVO, SVT, SVTO,
SVTOO, S, SE, SO, SOO, ST, STO, STOO, SJ, SJE, SJO, SJOO, SJT,
SJTOO, SP-3, SPE-3, SPT-3, G, W.
For units installed in all other countries: Select only a flexible,
three-conductor power cord, approved by the cognizant safety
organization of your country. The power cord must be of the type
HAR (Harmonized), with an individual conductor wire size of 0.75
sq.mm. The power cord terminations should be a suitably-rated
earthing-type plug at one end and an IEC appliance inlet coupler at
the other end. Both of the power cord terminations must carry the
certification label (mark) of the cognizant safety organization of your
country.
Plugging in the Unit
To plug in the unit:
2 Plug the other end of the cord into the AC inlet located in the topmost
section of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch front panel. Make
sure the power cord is fully seated. A green power LED on the power
supply should be lit. The unit is automatically powered up when the
power cord is plugged in.
3 Make sure the fans are working. If the fans are not working, unplug the
unit immediately and see “Fans do not rotate” on page 8-2.
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System States
This section describes the different system states of the 8-Port Board and
how they are indicated on the LED display.
The system states are:
Power-on
Normal operation
Hardware fault
Software fault
No power to unit
LEDs indicate the current system state of the CoreBuilder unit and its
components. Front panel LEDs can be extremely useful in determining the
cause of specific problems.
The system state in which the CoreBuilder 7000 unit is currently
operating is displayed by the switching module system status LEDs.
Referring to Figure 5-1, these are the three LEDs: PWR, FAIL, and ACT(ive)
on the left side of the LED panel. Table 5-1 shows the correlation
between the current system state and SYS LEDs display. For example,
during normal operation the PWR LED is on, the FAIL LED is off and the
ACT LED is flashing. The LEDs on the right side of the panel indicate the
status of the Ethernet port, the Service port and the Control port.
Status
Status
10BASE-T
Service
P W R
FAIL
ACT
Control
Status
Switching Module LEDs
Figure 5-1
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CoreBuilder System States
Table 5-1
10BASE-T
Activity Status
(green) (red) (yellow) (green)
Service Port
Status
(green)
Control
Terminal Status
(green)
Power Fail
System State
Power-on
On
On
On
On
Off
Off
On
Off
On
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
On
Normal operation
Hardware fault
Software fault
Flashing On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Not
Undetermined Undetermined Undetermined
flashing
No power to unit
Off
Off
Off
Off Off Off
The following table also provides information about the LED display of
system states but is organized by system status LED.
Description of Switching Module LEDs
Table 5-2
LED
Color
Green
Yellow
Description
Source
PWR (Power)
ACT (Activity)
DC power input active.
Hardware
Software
Should blink continuously when
operational.
FAIL
Red
CPU failure.
Hardware
CPU or
Watchdog
10BASE-T
STATUS
Green
10BASE-T link OK. The Ethernet link is Hardware
active.
Ethernet
controller
SERVICE PORT
STATUS
Green
Green
RS232 service port link OK – should be Software
blinking during power on.
CONTROL
TERMINAL
STATUS
RS232 control terminal port link OK –
should be blinking during power on.
Software
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System Power-on
This section describes the stages of system power-on of the CoreBuilder
7000 family ATM switch.
Software Loading Apply electrical power to the system by inserting the power cord in the
and Diagnostics power supply unit. The power supply indicator lights and the CoreBuilder
7000 family ATM switch automatically runs diagnostic software. This
software verifies that every component in the system is fully functional
before the system becomes active on the network. Diagnostics should
take sixty seconds or less.
If any component fails power-on diagnostics, the system either fails to
power on or it keeps faulty modules off-line. Once the system comes up,
you can check to see which modules, if any, have failed diagnostics by
checking the LED panels; in-depth information is available by viewing the
system configuration screens on the administration console.
Indicators All interface and switching unit indicators light at the start of the
power-on diagnostic sequence, then go out briefly. General activity LEDs
light up as the system checks the switching and interface modules.
Finally, individual port indicators go on as the system discovers active
connections residing on the interface modules. The 10BaseT indicator on
the interface module is on during normal function, even if there is no
active 10BaseT management link.
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4-Port Interface
Module LEDs
Figure 5-2 shows the 4-port interface module LEDs. Table 5-3 and
Table 5-4 list the permanent 4-port interface module panel LEDs.
Interface Module LEDs
Figure 5-2
Description of Interface Module LEDs
Table 5-3
LED
Color
Description
Source
PWR (Power) Green
FAIL Red
DC power input active.
CPU failure.
Hardware
Hardware
CPU or
Watchdog
ACT (Activity) Yellow
Should blink continuously when
operational.
Software
Description of Interface Module LEDs for Each Port
Table 5-4
LED
Color
Description
Source
LINK STATUS
Green
ATM physical layer is connected and
has no error.
Software
FAIL
Red
ATM interface port test failure.
Software
ACT (Activity) Yellow
Reception and transmission of cells on Software
ATM link – should flash to indicate
traffic.
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E3/DS-3 Status LEDs The E3/DS-3 status LEDs are found on the front panel of the E3/DS-3
piggy (Figure 5-3). Table 5-5 lists the LEDs of the E3/DS-3 piggy.
E3/DS-3 Status LEDs
E3/DS-3 Status LEDs
Figure 5-3
Table 5-5
LED
Color
Description
LOS
Loss of Signal
Green
On: There is a signal on Rx (normal state).
Off: No signal on Rx (problem with Rx).
FERF
Far End Rx Failure
Signal
Yellow
Blue
On: FERF in incoming frames (the peer reports
about its Rx problem).
Off: No FERF in incoming frame.
AIS
On: AIS signal is present for at least 5 sec. (the
Alarm Indication
Signal
peer reports about its problem).
Off: No AIS signal present for at least 5 sec.
(normal state).
LOF
Loss of Frame
Red
On: LOF is present for at least 5 sec. (problems
with Rx).
Off: No LOF for at least 15 sec.
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This chapter describes the initial configuration of the CoreBuilderTM 7000
family ATM switch. Using the terminal connected to the control port, you
switch. You also specify ATM connections between addresses, using the
ATM protocol you have selected.
The topics covered in this chapter include:
Logging in to the LMA
Integrated Fast Setup
Additional Switch Configuration
Viewing Network Statistics.
Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters
Loading Software and Configuration Data by Batch Utilities
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Logging in to the
LMA
When you boot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch the following
login screen appears:
-------------------------------
-
CoreBuilder 7000
-
-
-
- ATM
Backbone
Switch -
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Access level (read, write, admin):admin
Password:
To login to the LMA:
1 Enter your access level (default is admin)
2 Enter your password
After a successful login the LMA Main Menu is displayed as shown in
Figure 6-1.
CB7000 switch module - Main Menu:
==========
(1) SYS: Platform config ->
(2) LEM: Lan Emulation ->
(3) CON: Connections ->
(4) STS: Statistics ->
(5) DIA: Testing & Diagnostics ->
(6) FTR: ATM features
(7) LOG: Logout
(8) VER: Version
(9) FST: Fast Setup
LMA Main Menu
Figure 6-1
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Integrated Fast
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the following topics:
Setup Modes
Setup Procedure Sections
Entering Data
Navigation Aids
Integrated Fast Setup Operation
You use the Integrated Fast Setup procedure to configure the minimum
set of parameters needed to enable the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch and its attached devices to function in the network.
With this procedure you can configure both the CoreBuilder 7000 family
ATM switch card and all CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards installed in it in
one session.
In certain cases you will need to use the Fast Setup procedure of
individual CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards, in addition to the Integrated
Fast Setup procedure, to correctly configure your system.
This section presents the Integrated Fast Setup of the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch card. It also explains when to use the Integrated Fast
Setup of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch card and when to use
the Fast Setup of an individual Corebuilder 7X00 interface card. For
detailed information about how to use the Fast Setup of an individual
Corebuilder 7X00 interface card see the User Guide of the specific
interface card.
Chassis-oriented Setup
The Integrated Fast Setup procedure is based on the concept that the
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis together with its installed
interface cards is viewed as an integrated unit. The advantage of this
point of view is its simplicity: it is not necessary to remember in which slot
each interface card is installed or even which type of interface card is
installed. Attention is focussed on configuring the ports of the chassis.
The procedure automatically determines the ports that are available in the
chassis and presents them by type (Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, ATM) for
configuration. The port location is displayed by the notation <slot.port>
For example <3.1> refers to slot #3, port #1.
.
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Chassis-wide vLANs
With the Integrated Fast Setup, Virtual LANs (vLANs) can be created
across the entire chassis. vLANs are set up in two stages. First, in the LE
Client section, a number of potential vLANs are created according to the
requirement of the network. Next, in the Virtual Network Configuration
section, the potential vLANs become actual vLANs by having ports
assigned to them.
You need to define an administration “admin” vLAN to maintain SNMP
connectivity to each device in the network. Using the Integrated Fast
Setup you define one admin vLAN for the chassis; there is no need to
define separate admin vLANs for each interface card.
Note that from software version 3.5 on, the “admin” vLAN can now be
called by any other name providing the same name is used consistently in
the CB7000 and in all installed CB7X00 interface cards. When using the
Integrated Fast Setup, the name for the admin vLAN which is specified for
the switch module will be automatically chosen for the other modules
housed in the same CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis,
overriding any existing admin vLAN names.
Setup Modes The Integrated Fast Setup provides two setup modes: the “Full” setup
mode and the “Switch” setup mode.
Full Setup Mode
The Full setup mode configures both the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch and the installed interface cards. It sets the required parameter
values in all the installed interface cards. The Full setup mode presents
only the most critical parameters; default values are assumed for the
remaining parameters.
This method is recommended for most users, especially for initial setup.
Only those systems that require specific parameter settings in one or
more of the installed interface cards will require the Switch setup mode
described in the next section.
Switch Setup Mode
The Switch setup mode focuses only on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch and its ATM ports. The Switch setup mode is provided to allow you
to retain special settings in the interface cards; it does not allow any of
the installed interface card configurations to be changed. If you wish to
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alter the settings in an interface card you can use the Fast Setup of that
interface card after you are finished using the Switch setup procedure.
Setup Mode Selection
If one of the following situations is detected, the operator is prompted to
choose between the Switch and Full setup modes:
A Subnet Mask, Default Gateway or NMS Address different from that
of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
A vLAN whose ATM connection is set to “No”
The name of the ELAN to which the default admin port (Port #1 in
each slot) is attached is not the same in all interface cards.
If none of these situations is detected, Full setup mode is automatically
selected.
If Full setup is selected, the parameters in the interface cards revert to
their default values.
Setting Special Parameters
If one or more individual interface cards requires one of the special
situations referred to in the previous section or needs to remain
unaltered, you need to do one of the following:
Use the Switch setup mode of the Integrated Fast Setup to set up the
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch only and then use the Fast Setup
of each installed interface card separately.
Use the Full setup mode of the Integrated Fast Setup to configure the
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and all installed interface cards
and then use the Fast Setup for the particular interface card in order to
restore its special parameter values.
Setup Procedure The Integrated Fast Setup procedure contains the following sections:
Sections
Setup Procedure Sections
Table 6-1
Setup Section
Description
1 Network Prefix
2 LE Parameters
Set Network Prefix for CoreBuilder 7000
Set LE Parameters for CoreBuilder 7000 (LECS
and LES states)
3 LECS Address
Set resident active LECS address for CoreBuilder
7000
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Setup Procedure Sections (continued)
Table 6-1
Setup Section
Description
4 FastBUS Configuration
5 Interface Type
Configure the FastBUS card if installed.
Set the interface type port parameters for
CoreBuilder 7000
6 LE Client Configuration
Define potential vLANs by assigning names to
ELANs. Exit this section by pressing Enter only.
7 Virtual Network
Assign chassis ports to potential vLANs.
Configuration
8 Admin VN Management
Set up admin vLAN in all modules including
setting IP address
Configuration
9 Confirmation
Confirm setup
Entering Data The Integrated Fast Setup procedure runs sequentially through the
relevant data for all of the sections, displaying a prompt for each data
item and a default value. If you want to change the default, enter the
desired value in place of the default. If you want to accept the default,
Default Parameter Values
The default parameter value displayed at the prompt is the value stored in
flash memory. In case there is no value in flash memory, the factory
default value is displayed.
Navigation Aids Table 6-2 lists the short-cut characters you can use to move between
sections of the Integrated Fast Setup procedure:
Integrated Fast Setup Procedure Navigation Aids
Table 6-2
Type: To Go:
<
Back to previous section
>
To next section
>S
To section indicated by double-underlined identifier letter S in section
title
\
Back to beginning of setup
To end of setup
$
Integrated Fast Setup You initiate the Integrated Fast Setup from the LMA Main Menu of the
Operation Corebuilder 7000 family ATM switch (see Figure 6-1).
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To begin the Integrated Fast Setup process, select the menu item:
(9) FST: Fast Setup
Note that the Integrated Fast Setup “Full” setup mode may override any
specific configurations that have previously been carried out in any of the
installed interface cards (see “Setup Modes” on page 6-4). The following
warning message is displayed when this is about to occur:
***Note: Full fast setup, special module configuration will
be overridden.
The following message appears on the screen.
Now reading the modules configuration, please wait ...
Special module configuration will be overridden by fast setup.
continue full fast setup or only switch fast setup (S<witch>, F<ull>): F
***Note: Full fast setup, special module configuration will be overridden.
Fast Setup Utility
==================
The flash configuration will be displayed below;
Update if needed, and then hit Enter.
To move between sections, enter the following characters at end of line:
< > - Back and forth in sections
- Back to beginning of setup
>S - Jump to section ID S
$ - To end of setup
\
Only in Virtual Network Configuration section (group=slot; item=port):
}G - Jump to group #G
- Update all group items
.T - Assign a VLT tag #T
+I - Jump to item #I
** - Update all section items
*
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Network Prefix Section In this section you are prompted for the
network prefix of the switch. Enter values as appropriate. The following
example shows a typical network prefix configuration.
Network Prefix
=-------------
*** Note: Recommended Network Prefix ->
47.00.00.00.00.00.3c.00.00.a*
Network Prefix(In HEX): 47.00.00.00.00.00.3c.00.00.a*
LE Parameters Section In this section you are prompted to enable or
disable the resident LECS and LES of the switch. Enter values as follows:
1 At the “Resident LECS state” prompt, enter 1to enable the resident LECS
or enter 0to disable the resident LECS.
If you enter 1, the resident LES will be enabled automatically and no
further prompt will be displayed. If you enter 0, the “LES state” prompt
will be displayed.
2 At the “LES state” prompt, enter 1to enable the resident LES or enter 0
to disable the resident LES.
The following example shows a typical LAN Emulation configuration.
LE parameters
=------------
Resident LECS state (1-Enable, 0-Disable): 0
LES state (1-Enable, 0-Disable): 1
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LECS Address Section This section prompts you for the ATM address
of the LECS. Enter the user part of the LECS address; the network prefix is
identical to the network prefix of the switch. The following example
shows a typical LECS Address configuration:
LECS Address
--=---------
Resident LECS User Part(In HEX): 00.a0.3e.00.00.01.00
Active LECS addr - net prefix: 47.00.00.00.00.00.3c.00.00.a*
Active LECS addr - user part: 00.a0.3e.00.00.01.00
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FastBUS Configuration Section This section prompts you to
configure the FastBUS module. If no FastBUS module is installed, this
section is skipped by the Integrated Fast Setup.
To configure the FastBUS:
1 At the prompt, enter 1to enable the FastBUS module or enter 0to
disable it.
2 At the prompt, enter a number in the range 1-4to select the capacity of
Bank 1 from the list of four possibilities:
Options: 1-6*10MB/s
2-3*20MB/s
3-2*30MB/s
4-1*60MB/s
The factory default is 4.
Your choice is displayed.
3 As in step 2, select the capacity of Bank 2.
4 For each of the 16 resident ELANs, enter a number in the range 0-2to
select the bank assignment for the ELAN from the list of three
possibilities:
Options: 0 - Conventional
1 - Bank 1 (1*60MB/s)
2 - Bank 2 (1*60MB/s)
The factory default is 0.
Your choices are displayed.
The following is an example of the FastBUS configuration.
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Fast BUS Configuration
=---------------------
Fast BUS state (1-Enable, 0-Disable): 0 1
2 FastBUS banks available. Select bank's capacity:
Options: 1-6*10MB/s
2-3*20MB/s
3-2*30MB/s
4-1*60MB/s
Bank 1, slot 4: 4
Bank 1 is configured: (1*60MB/s)
Bank 2, slot 4: 4
Bank 2 is configured: (1*60MB/s)
Fast BUS: ELAN assignments
-----=--------------------
Options: 0 - Conventional,
1 - Bank 1 (1*60MB/s)
2 - Bank 2 (1*60MB/s)
elan7674_0: 0
...
elan7674_15: 0
--------------------------------------------------------
|ELAN ID |ELAN Name
|Capacity
|
|--------|-------------------------------|-------------|
| 1
| 2
| 3
| 4
| 5
| 6
| 7
| 8
|elan7674_0
|elan7674_1
|elan7674_2
|elan7674_3
|elan7674_4
|elan7674_5
|elan7674_6
|elan7674_7
|elan7674_8
|elan7674_9
|elan7674_10
|elan7674_11
|elan7674_12
|elan7674_13
|elan7674_14
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
|Conventional |
| 9
| 10
| 11
| 12
| 13
| 14
| 15
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Interface Type Section This section prompts you for the ATM
interface type configuration of the ports on the Interface Modules which
are installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis.
There are three interface types: UNI, E-IISP and IISP. The UNI type is
normally used when an edge device is connecting to a switch, the E-IISP
type is normally used when connecting to another CoreBuilder 7000 or
9000 switch, and the IISP type is used to connect to a device which does
not recognize the E-IISP protocol used by the CoreBuilder 7000 family
ATM switch such as switches of other vendors.
To enter the interface type configuration:
1 At the NNI type of port prompt, enter the NNI type for the port you just
specified. Enter “U” for UNI, enter “E” for IISP, or enter “I” for IISP.
2 Repeat step 2 until you have specified the interface type for all of the
ports that are in the Corebuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis.
Interface type
=-------------
NNI type of port <3.1> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.2> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.3> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.4> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.5> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): E
NNI type of port <3.6> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.7> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
NNI type of port <3.8> (U<NI>, E<IISP>, I<ISP>): U
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3 The LMA automatically prompts you to enter ATM addresses for the
ports that you have specified as IISP. These are ATM addresses of
network devices that you want the IISP port to recognize for routing
purposes. They are placed in the routing table of the port. You need to
enter these addresses manually because the IISP protocol does not
automatically recognize them. You can enter more than one address;
press Enter to end the sequence of addresses.
*** The following are addresses of ports you have defined as IISP.
You may enter more than one address per port.
When you have finished press <Enter>:
ATM address for port <5.2> (19 bytes-When less: end with '.*'):
47.00.00.00.00.00.3e.00.00.b0.00.c0.da.69.11.22.00000000c0.da.11.22.00
ATM address was set for port <5.2>
ATM address for port <5.2> (19 bytes-When less: end with '.*'):
47.00.00.00.00.00.3e.00.00.b0.00.00.00.00.c0.da.11.22.0033
ATM address was set for port <5.2>
ATM address for port <5.2> (19 bytes-When less: end with '.*'):
4 The LMA automatically prompts you for the NNI type of the ports that
you have specified as IISP. Specify the NNI type as User or Network.
*** The following is a profile of ports you have defined as Gateway:
Profile of port <5.2> (U<ser>, N<etwork>): N
5 Repeat until you have specified all the IISP ports.
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LE Client Configuration Section This section prompts you for the
LAN Emulation Client configuration. You give names to the ELANs that
you want to be active in the network. In the Virtual Network
Configuration section, you will assign Ethernet ports to the ELANs you
have named in this section to create vLANs. Until then, the ELANs are
considered potential ELANs.
You can enter the names of resident ELANs of the switch you are setting
up and you can enter names of ELANs from other devices in the network.
You can define any number of potential ELANs. To end the sequence,
press Enter.
The names of the ELANs resident on a particular switch all have the form
elanXXXX_n where “XXXX” is a number unique to the switch and “n” is
the sequential number of the ELAN. This is the form you need to use for
ELANs that you enter in this section (except for the admin ELAN).
You are first prompted for the name of the admin vLAN. The default
name displayed is the name of the admin vLAN of the CoreBuilder 7X00
which is installed in the highest occupied slot in the CoreBuilder chassis.
You can change it if you wish.
The name for the admin vLAN which is specified in this section will be
automatically chosen for the other modules housed in the same
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis, overriding any existing
admin vLAN names.
For this section and the Virtual Network Configuration section to operate
correctly, at least one CoreBuilder 7X00 interface card must be installed in
the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis.
The following shows a typical LE Client Configuration section. Make a list
of the ELAN names and the numbers to which they are assigned in this
section. You will use it in the Virtual Network Configuration section.
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LE Client Configuration
-=---------------------
*** Hit Enter after VN #2 for end of potential ELAN names list.
VN #1 ELAN Name: admin
VN #2 ELAN Name: elan8460_1
VN #3 ELAN Name: elan67791 _5
VN #4 ELAN Name: elan1234_5
VN #5 ELAN Name: elan1234_6
VN #6 ELAN Name: elan1234_7
VN #7 ELAN Name: elan6789_0
VN #8 ELAN Name: elan6789_1
VN #9 ELAN Name: elan1357_1 0
VN #10 ELAN Name: elan2468_1
VN #11 ELAN Name: elan1111_1
VN #12 ELAN Name: elan2222_2
VN #13 ELAN Name: elan3333_3
VN #14 ELAN Name: elan4444_4
VN #15 ELAN Name: elan5555_5
VN #16 ELAN Name: elan6666_6
VN #17 ELAN Name: elan7777_7
VN #18 ELAN Name:
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Virtual Network Configuration Section This section prompts you for
the virtual network configuration. In this section, you assign Ethernet
ports to the ELANs you entered in the LE Client Configuration section.
The Ethernet ports of the CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards installed in
sequentially. For each port, you enter the number of the ELAN to which
you want that port to belong. To end the sequence, press Enter.
At the end of the section, a list of the ELANs that were entered in the LE
Client Configuration section but did not have ports assigned to them in
this section is displayed.
Table 6-3 lists the short-cut characters you can use to move between
sections of the Virtual Network Configuration procedure:
Virtual Network Configuration Procedure Navigation Aids
Table 6-3
Type: To perform:
}G
*
Jump to group #G.
Update all group items.
Jump to item #I
+I
**
.T
Update all section items.
Assign a VLT tag #T
The following shows a typical virtual network configuration.
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Virtual Network Configuration
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Fast Ethernet <4.1> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1 < Admin VN >
Fast Ethernet <4.2> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.3> belongs to VN # (1-17): 3
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.4> belongs to VN # (1-17): 4
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.5> belongs to VN # (1-17): 5
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.6> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.7> belongs to VN # (1-17): 17
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.8> belongs to VN # (1-17): 3
Fast Ethernet <4.9> belongs to VN # (1-17): 18
*** No such VN No.
Fast Ethernet <4.9> belongs to VN # (1-17): 7
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.10> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2 8
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.11> belongs to VN # (1-17): 9
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Fast Ethernet <4.12> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.13> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.14> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.15> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Fast Ethernet <4.16> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Ethernet port <5.1> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1 < Admin VN >
Ethernet port <5.2> belongs to VN # (1-17): 2
Ethernet port <5.3> belongs to VN # (1-17): 3
Ethernet port <5.4> belongs to VN # (1-17): 4
Ethernet port <5.5> belongs to VN # (1-17): 5
Ethernet port <5.6> belongs to VN # (1-17): 6
*** Note: A new VN has been created.
Ethernet port <5.7> belongs to VN # (1-17): 7
Ethernet port <5.8> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1
Ethernet port <5.9> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1
Ethernet port <5.10> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1
Ethernet port <5.11> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1
Ethernet port <5.12> belongs to VN # (1-17): 1
*** Note: no ports assigned to VN #10 - ELAN : elan2468_1
*** Note: no ports assigned to VN #11 - ELAN : elan1111_1
*** Note: no ports assigned to VN #12 - ELAN : elan2222_2
*** Note: no ports assigned to VN #13 - ELAN : elan3333_3
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Admin VN Management Configuration Section. In this section you
are prompted for the Admin VN Management Configuration
parameters: IP address, slot IP address, NMS address, default gateway,
and subnet mask. Enter values as appropriate. These parameters
support an NMS (Network Management Station) station which is
connected to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch through its
Ethernet port. The following example shows a typical Admin VN
Management Configuration. Default values are displayed.
Admin VN Management Configuration
----------=-----------------------
Switch IP address: 100.0.0.1
Slot #3 IP address: 100.0.0.100
NMS address: 255.255.255.0
Default Gateway: 255.255.255.255
Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0
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Confirmation Section This section prompts you to save all changed
parameters and then prompts you to reboot the switch.
Accept Changes
=-------------
*** Note: Change of some parameters will take effect now!!
Save changes (Y/N)? Y
Are you sure (Y/N)? y
Saving NMS parameters...
Saving LE parameters...
Prompt to
save changes
Saving the
switch
configuration
Saving Network Prefix...
Saving resident LECS Address...
Saving active LECS Address...
Saving NNI parameters...
The switch new configuration has been saved.
Saving the
edge device
configuration
Now applying the module in slot #4 ...
Due to new VN configuration, some saved static
entries in slot #4 have been invalidated.
The new VN configuration in slot #4 has been applied and saved.
Now applying the module in slot #5 ...
The new VN configuration in slot #5 has been applied and saved.
All the modules new configuration has been applied.
Reboot the system (Y/N)? y
This will reset and reboot the device!
Are you sure (Y/N)? y
Prompt for
reboot
*** System will reboot in about one minute...
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Additional Switch
Configuration
The Integrated Fast Setup configures a minimum set of network
parameters - enough to get you started.
If you need to make changes or to perform additional configuration
tasks, use individual items of the LMA menus. These are all described in
the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches User Guide.
Some additional configuration tasks might be:
Configuring SVCs
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches use standard UNI 3.0 or 3.1
switched virtual channel (SVC). SVC mode can be used when CoreBuilder
is in a backbone or workgroup topology, with PVC used whenever
necessary. ILMI enables automatic address registration for SVC. Addresses
can be registered manually via the LMA menus
Setting the Mode
The CoreBuilder will run UNI 3.0 SVC by default. You can work in UNI 3.1
by choosing this option in the signalling setup menu.
Setting Network Prefix and ATM Addresses
ATM addresses are essential for establishing a connection using SVC.
Most devices that support SVC, also support automatic address
registration through the ILMI protocol.
A network prefix is essential for address registration to be executed. Refer
to CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches User Guide for proper network
prefix setting.
For connectivity with devices that do not support ILMI, ATM addresses
can be set manually using the Add ATM address function under ATM
address setup in the Administration Console menus.
Configuring a PVC
Permanent Virtual Channels (PVC) can be used to connect to devices that
do not support switched virtual channels (SVC) standard protocols. In the
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch you can create point-to-point (P2P)
and point-to-multipoint (P2M) connections. Use the Setup and
Configuration Connections menu, to create a PVC call, PTP or PTM. You
can also create an out VC in a PTM call, release a PVC call, release an out
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VC from call, save PVC connections in flash memory and reset saved
connections.
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Viewing Network
Statistics
At any time after configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch,
you can view the available statistics to see how the network is
functioning. For example, you may want to display the general statistics
for an overview of the network, or the signalling statistics for protocol
information on specific ports. Table 6-4 lists the types of statistics
available. To view a specific statistic, enter the menu path shown in the
table. For more information, see the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch
User Guide.
Statistics Available
Table 6-4
Menu Option
Path
Description
Display General Statistics (4) STS: Statistics
Displays statistical totals for the switch.
(1) GEN: General switch stats
Display Physical Layer
Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(2) PHY: Physical layer
Displays the physical layer statistics for a specified
port.
Reset Physical-Layer
Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(8) PHR: Phy layer-reset counters
Resets physical statistics counters.
Display ATM-Layer Port
Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(3) ATM: ATM layer
(1) PRT: Stats per port
Displays the ATM layer statistics for a specified
port. Provides information on the capacity of traffic
within ports.
Reset ATM-Layer Port
Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(9) ATR: ATM layer-reset counters
Resets the ATM-layer counters for a specified port.
(1) PRT: Reset counters per port
Display ATM-Layer VPI/VCI (4) STS: Statistics
Displays the ATM layer statistics for a VPI/VCI of a
specified port.
Statistics
(3) ATM: ATM layer
(2) VPC: Stats per VPI/VCI
Reset ATM-Layer VCI/VPI (4) STS: Statistics
Resets counters for an individual and every VPI/VCI
Statistics
(9) ATR: ATM layer-reset counters for a specified port.
(2) VCC: Reset counters per
VPI/VCI
AAL5 Control Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(5) CTL: Control frames
(1) GET: Get Control frames
Displays the control frames (AAL5 layer) statistics,
including protocol information, for a specified port.
Reset AAL5-Layer Control (4) STS: Statistics
Statistics (5) CTL: Control frames
(2) RES: Reset Control frames
Resets AAL5-layer control statistics for a specified
port.
Display Signaling Protocol (4) STS: Statistics
Displays the signaling protocol statistics for a
specified port.
Statistics
(6) SIG: Signaling
Reset Signaling Statistics
(4) STS: Statistics
(10) SIR: Signaling-reset counters
Resets the signaling counters for a specified port.
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Storing and
Retrieving
This section discusses the configuration upload/download facility and
includes the following topics:
Configuration
Parameters
Configuration Upload/Download
Downloading Selected Data Types
Organizing Configuration Files
Activating the Downloaded Configuration
Uploading the Configuration of a Card
Downloading the Configuration of a Card
Loading Software and Configuration Data by Batch Utilities
Configuration You can store (upload) the configuration of an installed card from its flash
Upload/Download memory to an external disk and restore it (download) to the flash
memory of the original card — or to the flash memory of a different card
of the same type — at a later time. You can perform this operation only
through the LMA and not via a SNMP management application like
Transcend.
When the switch operates in single-IP Mode, you can use this facility to
upload the configuration of any of the installed cards through the LMA of
the switch card. When the switch is operating in multiple-IP mode, you
can use this facility to upload the configuration of the switch card only.
This feature lets you:
Backup your switch configuration in case of switch failure
Transfer the configuration from one switch to another
Maintain various standard configuration templates which can be
loaded according to requirement
The configuration upload works for individual cards installed in the
CoreBuilder 7000: either the active switch card or a CoreBuilder 7X00
Interface Card. You select the card whose configuration you want to
download or upload from a list of installed cards.
You cannot upload or download configuration parameters to a switch
card while it is installed as a redundant switch card. You need to remove
the card from the chassis, install it in a different switch chassis as the
active switch card and then perform the upload/download operation, as
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described below. Afterwards, return the card to its slot in the original
chassis.
Downloading The CoreBuilder 7000 allows you to upload selected types of
Selected Data Types configuration data. The types of configuration data you can upload
depends on the card you selected. For the switch card, the types of
configuration data you can upload are as follows:
All Configuration Data
Platform Parameters
ATM Addresses
PNNI Configuration
LANE Security
PVC Connections
LECS Topology
LECS Order List
For a CoreBuilder 7X00 card, the data types are as follows:
Platform Parameters
Static
Organizing The uploaded configuration files can be named using a naming
Configuration Files convention of your choice. Normally, you will want to include information
about the data type, the card type and a date or other identifier in the file
name. For example, you might use file names like cfg_7000_12jun98 and
static_7600_1.
When you download configuration data from the files on the disk to the
card, you designate the card by its slot number. The slot can contain the
original card from which the data was uploaded, or it can contain
another card of the same type.
If you try to download configuration data which was uploaded from one
type of card type to another type of card, an appropriate error message is
issued.
Activating the When the configuration files are downloaded into flash memory, they
Downloaded overwrite the previous information. The new parameters are not
Configuration activated immediately, but rather after the next reboot when they are
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read from the flash memory. The CoreBuilder 7000 assumes that the user
wants to reboot the switch as soon as possible to activate the new
configuration parameters. Therefore, subsequent to a configuration
download, all LMA and SNMP set operations are blocked until the next
reboot – except for the configuration upload/download and reboot
operations.
It is recommended, therefore, to perform a configuration download only
when you are ready to reboot and activate the new parameters.
Cards should not be “hot swapped” after a configuration download until
after the next reboot.
Uploading the To store (upload) the configuration of a card installed in the CoreBuilder
Configuration of a chassis from flash memory to disk, first make sure that the switch is
Card connected to the TFTP server and that it is in single-IP mode and then
perform the following steps:
1 Perform the LMA menu command:
(1) SYS\ (3) LOA \(6) TCU
2 The LMA automatically presents you with a list of the installed cards
whose configuration you can upload to disk, for example:
Module Types:
1<Switch module 7000>
2<Slot 3 - 7600>
3<Slot 4 - 7600>
4<Slot 5 - 7400>
5<Slot 6 - 7200>
Select Module: 1
Select the appropriate card from the list—for example, if you want to
upload the configuration of the active switch card, select 1 from the
menu.
3 The types of configuration data you can upload are displayed as follows.
File Types:
1<All>
2<Box Profile>
3<ATM Addresses>
4<PNNI Configuration>
5<LANE Security>
6<PVC Connections>
7<LECS Topology>
8<LECS Order List>
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9<Other>
Select File type:
Enter the number of the type of configuration parameters you want to
upload. For example, if you want to upload all configuration parameters,
select File type 1.
4 Enter the IP address of the TFTP server:
Server IP address:100.0.0.111
5 Enter the name of the file to receive the data on disk:
Name of file to be uploaded: 7000_cfg
Enter a file name without an extension. For the “All” option, the system
adds sequential extensions.
6 Confirm the upload.
Start upload to 100.0.0.111, file name 7000_cfg, (Y/N)? y
The following messages are displayed for each data type:
Loading, file name switch/cfg/24_7_cfg.1, file type Box
Profile
Load process of file type Box Profile completed successfully
7 Verify the success status of the upload by the LMA menu item:
(1) SYS:\ (3) LOA: \(1) STS
The upload status is displayed as follows:
Load process completed successfully.
The status will be “success” only if all the files were successfully loaded.
In case of failure to load a file, the “load all” process will be stopped
without continuing to the next file, a failure indication is displayed, and
the display status option displays the error message:
General Error occurred while loading
Loading a Single Configuration Data Type
If you want to upload a single data type instead of the entire
configuration, proceed as follows from step 3
3 Select File type: 2
4 Server IP address:100.0.0.111
5 Name of file to be uploaded: switch/cfg/box_prof.cfg
For loading a single item you can enter a full file name.
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6 Start upload to 100.0.0.111, file name
switch/cfg/box_prof.cfg, Box Profile (Y/N)? y
Load process started...
Loading the “Other” Data Type
The “Other” item allows you to specify a file type by code number. This
option is relevant to configuration data items in the CoreBuilder 7X00
cards and are specified in the Release Notes for those products; the
configuration data item and its number (0–9999) are specified there.
If you want to upload the “Other” data type, proceed as follows from
step 3
3 Select File type: 9
4 Insert file type (0-9999):1001
5 Server IP address: 100.0.0.111
6 Name of file to be uploaded: switch/cfg/unknown.cfg
7 Start upload to 100.0.0.111, file name
switch/cfg/unknown.cfg, 1001 (Y/N)? y
Load process started...
Downloading the To retrieve (download) the configuration of a card installed in the
Configuration of a CoreBuilder chassis from disk to flash memory, first make sure that the
Card switch is connected to the TFTP server and then perform the following
steps:
1 Perform the LMA menu command:
(1) SYS\ (3) LOA \(7) TCD
2 The LMA automatically presents you with a list of the installed cards
whose configuration you can download from disk, for example:
Module Types:
1<Switch module 7000>
2<Slot 3 - 7600>
3<Slot 4 - 7600>
4<Slot 5 - 7400>
5<Slot 6 - 7200>
Select Module: 1
Select the appropriate card from the list—for example, if you want to
download the configuration of the active switch card, select 1 from the
menu.
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Make sure you select a type of card that matches the configuration data
on the files you want to download. In this case, the data on the files must
have been uploaded from a switch card. If you choose the wrong type,
the data will not be downloaded and you will get an error message.
3 The types of configuration data you can download are displayed as
follows.
File Types:
1<All>
2<Box Profile>
3<ATM Addresses>
4<PNNI Configuration>
5<LANE Security>
6<PVC Connections>
7<LECS Topology>
8<LECS Order List>
9<Other>
Select File type:
Enter the number of the type of configuration parameters you want to
download. For example, if you want to download all configuration
parameters, select File type 1.
4 Enter the IP address of the TFTP server:
Server IP address:100.0.0.111
5 Enter the name of the file to receive the data on disk:
Name of file to be downloaded: 7000_cfg
Enter a file name without an extension. For the “All” option, the system
adds sequential extensions.
After you confirm the download, all LMA and SNMP set operations are
disabled until the download is finished and you reboot the system. The
following warning is displayed:
Warning: This action will disable set operations on the
target Device.
6 Confirm the download.
Start download to 100.0.0.111, file name 7000_cfg, (Y/N)? y
The following messages are displayed for each data type:
Loading, file name switch/cfg/24_7_cfg.1, file type Box
Profile
Load process of file type Box Profile completed successfully
7 Verify the success status of the download by the LMA menu item:
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(1) SYS:\ (3) LOA: \(1) STS
The download status is displayed as follows:
Load process completed successfully.
The status will be success only if all the files were successfully loaded. In
case of failure to load a file, the “load all” process will be stopped
without continuing to the next file, a failure indication is displayed, and
the display status option will display the error message:
General Error occurred while loading
Loading Software
and Configuration
Data by Batch
Utilities
This section describes an alternative to the method of the previous
CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch to an external disk via the RS-232
service port. It contains the following topics:
Batch Upload/Download Utilities
Batch Downgrade Utilities
Running a Batch File
Returning to Operational Mode
which has failed or to configure a new switch with a standard
configuration stored on disk.
The utility is performed by running the appropriate batch file via the
RS-232 service port.
Batch Table 6-5 shows the utilities and the batch file names.
Upload/Download
Utilities for Upload/Download
Table 6-5
Utility
Utilities
Batch file name
fls_utl.bat
General flash utility
Format all configuration parameters groups in flash
memory according to the mapping of version 4.0
cfgfrmat.bat
Upload all configuration parameters groups from the cfg_upld.bat
switch engine flash memory to PC file
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Utilities for Upload/Download
Table 6-5
Utility
Batch file name
Download all configuration parameters groups from
PC file to the switch engine flash memory
cfg_down.bat
Upload a configuration parameter group from the
switch engine flash memory to PC file
grp_upld.bat
Download a configuration parameter group from the grp_down.bat
PC to the switch engine flash memory
Erase a configuration parameter group in the switch
engine flash memory
grperase.bat
Set debug flag to ON
Set debug flag to OFF
dbgon.bat
dbgoff.bat
down_all.bat
Download all software executable files to the flash
memory
Download all SW executables except atmsw.fls
Download only atmsw.fls
downpart.bat
downmain.bat
downoper.bat
Download all software executable files to the flash
memory and erase the configuration in flash memory
Batch Downgrade A batch utility is also provided to let you downgrade your system from
Utilities version 4.0 to the previous version 3.5. The name of the batch file is:
V_35back.bat
Running a Batch File To run a batch file (.bat) on your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch, do
the following:
1 Perform the menu item:
(1) SYS \(3) LOA \(3) LCL \ 1
2 Reboot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch.
3 Connect your PC to the Service Port of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch.
4 In the PC, change the directory to the one containing the appropriate
files.
5 Run the appropriate batch file from Table 6-5:
a Type the name of the batch file
b Type the appropriate ComPort switch (com1/com2)
c Type the appropriate Speed switch (19200/57600/115200)
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d Press Enter
e Choose desired option at a prompt(s) (if at all)
Returning to After the software has been stored or retrieved, the system will still be in
Operational Mode load mode. To return the system to normal operational mode, use one of
the following methods.
Method 1 - Shift “O”
1 Reboot the switch
2 Within 3 seconds of rebooting press Shift “O”
3 Perform the menu item
(1) SYS \(3) LOA \ (3) LCL \ 0
The system is now in operational mode.
Method 2 - dbgoff.bat
1 Run the batch file dbgoff.bat:
a Type dbgoff.bat
b Type the appropriate ComPort switch (com1/com2)
c Type the appropriate Speed switch (19200/57600/115200)
d Press Enter
e Wait for completion
2 Reboot the switch
The system is now in operational mode.
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REDUNDANCY IN THE
COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM
SWITCH
7
This chapter describes redundancy in the CoreBuilderTM 7000 family ATM
switch. The operation of each redundant device is described. For
information on installing redundant devices, see Chapter 4.
This chapter includes the following topics:
Redundant Power Supply
Redundant Switching Module
Redundant Power
Supply
This section discusses the following topics:
Types of power supplies available
Power requirements of the CoreBuilder 7000 family switching and
interface cards
Using redundant switching cards and redundant power supplies.
Types of Power The CoreBuilder 7000 family supports three kinds of power supplies: an
Supplies AC unit rated at 90A, and two DC units rated at 90A and 40A. You can
use each one of them in any CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. The
power supply supports two output channels: one 5V DC channel which
supplies the CoreBuilder switch and the interfaces cards, and one 12V DC
channel which supplies the fans.
The CoreBuilder 7000 family power supplies are shown in Table 7-1.
CoreBuilder 7000 Family Power Supplies
Table 7-1
3Com
Number
Power Supply
Current
90A
CoreBuilder 7000/7000HD AC Power Supply
CoreBuilder 7000/7000HD DC Power Supply
3C37010A
3C37027
90A
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Power Supply Load Sharing
Operation
The power supplies can operate in load-sharing mode; two 90A power
supplies can produce up to 180A. Providing that the power consumption
of the unit does not exceed 90 A, load-sharing allows one power supply
to serve as a backup.
Overloading
When the installed power supply is rated for less than the required power
consumption of the CoreBuilder module, the CoreBuilder will not
succeed in powering up. It will attempt to power up, hit the current
overload rate and turn the power supply off, going through this cycle
repeatedly until the load is reduced.
Calculating the Power The power consumption of an entire CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
Consumption of unit is calculated by adding up the power consumption of the switching
CoreBuilder Switch card(s) and interface cards installed in the chassis. Normally, the values for
typical power consumption can be used in the calculation. Table 7-2
shows the typical power consumption values for the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switching cards and interface cards
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Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards
Table 7-2
Typical* Power
Consumption
(Amp)
3Com
Number
Component Description
CoreBuilder Kit and Switching Card
CoreBuilder 7000 Kit (one switching card and
one power supply)
3C37000
3C37016
6.3
CoreBuilder 7000 Redundant Switching Card†
6.3
8.1
CoreBuilder 7000HD Kit (one switching card and 3C37001
one power supply)
CoreBuilder 7000HD Redundant Switching Card 3C37032
4-port and 8-port ATM Interface Cards
8.1
5.4
6.3
CoreBuilder 7000 4-port ATM interface card with 3C37052
4 OC-3c multimode fiber interfaces
CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with
4 OC-3 multimode ATM interfaces installed
4 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied
CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with
8 OC-3 multimode ATM interfaces installed
CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with
4 OC-3 single mode ATM interfaces
CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with
8 OC-3 single mode ATM interfaces
CoreBuilder 7000HD 8-port interface card with
8 155 cat 5 UTP ATM interfaces
3C37152
3C37158
3C37153
3C37159
3C37160
11.7
8.0
12.0
11.0
2 622 ATM interfaces
ATM Physical Modules
CoreBuilder 7000 622 OC-12 MM Physical
Module
3C37080
3C37081
5.0
5.0
CoreBuilder 7000 622 OC-12 SM Physical
Module
CoreBuilder 7000 OC-3c SM Physical Module
CoreBuilder 7000 OC-3c MM Physical Module
CoreBuilder 7000 DS-3 Physical Module
3C37058
3C37060
3C37061
3C37061
1.4
0.9
0.9
0.9
CoreBuilder 7000 TP 155M Physical Module
CoreBuilder 720X Ethernet/ATM Interface Card
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Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards
Table 7-2
7200 Ethernet/ATM interface card with
12 10Base-T, RJ-45 interfaces
3C37262
3C37263
3C37264
3C37266
7.2
3 OC-3c multimode ATM interfaces
7201 Ethernet/ATM interface card with
12 10Base-T, RJ-45 interfaces
4.5
3 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied
7200F Fiber Ethernet/ATM Interface card with
12 10Base-FL ports, ST con.
10.8
8.1
3 OC-3 multimode ATM interfaces
7201F Fiber Ethernet/ATM Interface card with
12 10Base-FL ports, ST con.
1 OC-3 multimode ATM interface
2 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied
CoreBuilder 74XX Ethernet/ATM Interface Card
7400 Ethernet/ATM interface card with
24 Ethernet ports (2 RJ-21 connectors)
ATM interface receptacle unoccupied
7412 Ethernet/ATM Expansion Module with
12 Ethernet ports (1 RJ-21 connector)
ATM interface receptacle unoccupied
7436 Ethernet/ATM Expansion Module with
36 Ethernet ports (3 RJ-21 connectors)
ATM interface receptacle unoccupied
CoreBuilder 76XX Fast Ethernet Interface Card
7600F Fast Ethernet Interface Card with
16FX Fast Ethernet ports
3C37400
4.5
3.6
8.1
3C37412
3C37436
3C37600
3C37608
23.4
16.2
7608F Fast Ethernet Interface Card with
8FX Fast Ethernet ports
8 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied
7660F Fast Ethernet Interface Card with
2FX Fast Ethernet ports
3C37660
3C37601
1.8
14 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied
7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card
16TX Fast Ethernet ports
20.7
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Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards
Table 7-2
7608T Fast Ethernet interface card
8TX Fast Ethernet ports
3C37617
15.3
8 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied
7662T Fast Ethernet module
3C37662
1.4
14 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied
* The typical power consumption values represent typical traffic, load and line speed of the
CoreBuilder and interface cards. Maximum power consumption of the cards is 10% higher
than the typical values, and occurs when all card ports are working at full rate
† A redundant switch has the same power requirements as the active switch
Required Power Table 7-3, which is calculated from Table 7-2, shows the number of
Supply for Various power supplies required (Single or Dual) for various CoreBuilder 7000
CoreBuilder installations. The first column describes the particular combination of
Installations cards installed and covers the most common applications. The second
column shows the number of power supplies required if a redundant
switch is not installed; the third column shows the number of power
supplies required if a redundant switch is installed.
Required Power Supply for Various Installations
Table 7-3
No Redundant Redundant
Switch
Installed
Switch
Installed
Cards Installed in CoreBuilder Chassis
Data Center - High-density Fast Ethernet and ATM
CB7000 HD Switching Card
4 X CB7600F Fast Ethernet Interface Card
CB7000 HD Switching Card
Dual 90A
Dual 90A
Dual 90A
Dual 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
4 X CB7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card
CB7000 HD Switching Card
3 X 7600F Fast Ethernet Interface Card
1 X 8-port ATM Interface Card
CB7000 HD Switching Card
Single 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
3 X 7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card
1 X 8-port ATM Interface Card
Data Closet - Ethernet
CB7000 Switching Card
4 X 7436 ATM Interface Card
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Required Power Supply for Various Installations (continued)
Table 7-3
CB7000 Switching Card
3 X 7436 ATM Interface Cards
ATM Data Center with high-density Fast Ethernet
Single 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
CB7000HD Switching Card
1 X 7600F ATM Interface Card
3*8 port ATM Interface Cards
CB7000HD Switching Card
1 X 7600T ATM Interface Card
3*8 port ATM Interface Cards
Other applications
Single 90A
Single 90A
Single 90A
CB7000 Switch Card
Single 90A
4 X 7262 Ethernet/ATM Interface Card
Providing This section describes when redundant switch cards and redundant
Redundancy for power supplies can be used in a CoreBuilder switch.
Various Power Loads
In order to determine whether a redundant switch card and/or an
redundant power supply can be used in a CoreBuilder switch, the total
power consumption of all installed cards must be examined. According to
following examples illustrate:
Installation I: The total power consumption of a single switching card
(that is, no redundant card installed) and all interface cards exceeds 90A.
In this case, a Dual 90A supply is required so that the second power
supply cannot be redundant. A redundant switch card can be installed.
in Table 7-3.
Installation II: The total power consumption of two switching cards
(i.e., redundant card installed) and all interface cards exceeds 90A but
without the second switching card the consumption is less than 90A. In
this case, either a redundant switch card or a redundant power supply
can be installed, but not both. This “medium load” installation is
illustrated by the second example installation in Table 7-3.
Installation III: The total power consumption of two switching cards
and all interface cards does not exceed 90A. In this case, both a
redundant switch card and a redundant power supply can be installed.
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The light load installation is illustrated by the fourth example installation
in Table 7-3.
In all installations that do not include multiple CB7600 cards both
redundant switch cards and redundant power supplies can be installed.
Power Supply 90A AC Power Supply
Specifications
CoreBuilder 7000 (3C37010A) Enhanced Power Supply Specifications
Table 7-4
Parameter
Channel 1
Channel 2
Nominal output voltage (V)
Output voltage range (V)
Maximum output current (A)
Minimum output current (A)
Maximum output power (W)
Input voltage range (V)
Input current range (A)
5
5 +/- 5%
90
12
12 +/- 3%
2
0
0
450
24
85 – 265
6.8A@100VAC
3.4A@200VAC
Inrush current (A)
25A@100VAC
50A@200VAC
Frequency (Hz)
47 ~ 63
Operating temperature (Celsius)
Safety
-10 ~ 40
UL1950,
EN60950
Efficiency (%)
75
632
158
2156
Max power input (W)
P.S Heat Dissipation (W)
Heat Dissipation (BTU)
90A DC Power Supply
CoreBuilder DC (3C37027) Power Supply Specifications
Table 7-5
Parameter
Channel 1
Channel 2
Nominal output voltage (V)
Output voltage range (V)
Maximum output current (A)
Minimum output current (A)
Maximum output power (W)
5
5 +/- 5%
90
12.3
12.3 +/- 3%
2
0
0
450
24
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CoreBuilder DC (3C37027) Power Supply Specifications
Table 7-5
Input voltage range (V)
Input current range (A)
Inrush current (A)
36-72
13.0A@48VDC
35A@48VDC
0 ~ 40
Operating temperature (Celsius)
Safety
UL478, 1950/CSA22.2/TUV
EN60950
Efficiency (%)
76
625
150
2123
Max power input (W)
P.S Heat Dissipation (W)
Heat Dissipation (BTU)
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Redundant
Switching Module
This section covers the following topics:
Need for a Redundant Switching Module
Identifying the Active Switching Module
Conditions for Switch-over to Redundant module
Switching Module Configuration Database
Info Based on the MAC Address
Resetting to Factory Defaults
A redundant switching module is a backup switching card that is capable
of performing all the tasks of the currently active switching module
should it fail. For this purpose, the redundant module’s data base is kept
up-to-date with network parameters that are configured in the active
switching module.
Need for a
Redundant Switching
Module
The redundant switching module is a necessary requirement in a
critical-mission network. When a switch module fails in such a network,
loss of data and interruption in transmission must be kept to an absolute
minimum.
As the CoreBuilder 7000 boots, the first of the two switch modules to
begin operating becomes the active switch module.
Identifying the Active
Switching Module
Once the unit has booted, the active switch module can be identified by
the LMA command (1) SYS (4) SWM: or by the ACT LED as follows:
Active Switch: ACT LED flashes rapidly
Redundant Switch: ACT LED flashes once every 2 secs.
The redundancy feature works for any combination of the CoreBuilder
7000 and CoreBuilder 7000HD switch modules installed in the chassis.
The switch-over to the redundant module will occur in the following
situations:
Conditions for
Switch-over to
Redundant module
Removal of the main switching module from the chassis.
Malfunction of the main switching module.
Manual reboot of the CoreBuilder 7000 by LMA, Telnet (soft reboot)
or Transcend NMS.
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During the switch-over, the redundant switch reboots itself and comes up
as the active one. A temporary dropping of all connections will occur
during the switch-over. The connections are re-established after the
switch-over process is complete.
Each switching module contains a configuration data base where the
switch configuration data is stored. In order that the redundant switching
module be ready to assume the role of the active switch, its configuration
database is updated from the active switch. This occurs in the following
situations:
Switching Module
Configuration
Database
When the switch configuration is changed.
Not all of the configuration data is transferred from the active to the
redundant switch. The data that was not transferred must be updated
manually. The following table presents data which is transferred and data
which must be updated manually (see “Setting up Switch Module
Hardware Redundancy” on page 4-7).
.Table 7-6
Updating Configuration Database
Data Transferred from Active to
Redundant Switch
Data to be Updated Manually in
Redundant Switch
CoreBuilder 7000 IP address
LECS topology database (include: LES list
and addresses, ELAN names, connection
type)
NMS IP address
Static ATM addresses
Default gateway IP address
PVC configurations, UNI version, UNI
profile, signaling.
LECS state
LECS order list database (SW Ver. 3.50
and up)
LES state
CoreBuilder 7000 network prefix
Network prefix significant length
CoreBuilder 7000 active LECS address
Built-in LES ATM addresses
Built-in LES names elanXXXX_Y (ELAN
name)
NNI/UNI port setup
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Updating Configuration Database (continued)
Table 7-6
Data Transferred from Active to
Redundant Switch
Data to be Updated Manually in
Redundant Switch
NNI maximum number of hops for all
ports
Each switching module board has a unique MAC address burned into its
EPROM. This MAC address is used by the CoreBuilder 7000 for three
purposes:
Info Based on the
MAC Address
For the IP stack
For the LES ATM address user part
For calculating a unique number to be assigned to the ELAN name.
xxxx
The ELAN names have the format ELANxxxx_y where
is a unique
number calculated using the MAC address and y is an integer from 0 to
15 automatically assigned to each of the 16 default LESs of the
CoreBuilder 7000. In this way, each LES has a unique ELAN name and
unique ATM address.
When a redundant switching card takes over after the primary switching
card fails, the IP address, the ELAN names and LES address remain the
same as they were in the primary switch.
Publishing the New MAC Address
A redundant switch that has become active sends a reverse ARP (RARP) to
publish its MAC address to the network devices.
For devices that do not learn MAC addresses from a RARP, you will need
to reset the IP address entry of the CoreBuilder 7000 in their device table.
The ELAN names and LES addresses (user part) will be changed only if the
user performs a reset to factory defaults by LMA (or TELNET).
Resetting to Factory
Defaults
After resetting to factory defaults, the MAC address burned in the active
switch EPROM will supersede the one stored in the FLASH memory
resulting in new ELAN names and LES addresses.
Resetting to factory default will cause all connections to be dropped until
the new ELAN names are updated in the LECs.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
8
This chapter explains how to troubleshoot specific problems you may
encounter during power-on and system operation. It also shows how to
perform related diagnostic tasks, such as replacing fuses or cleaning fiber
optic cables.
If you experience problems that are not addressed in this chapter, contact
3Com Technical Support. See Appendix D.
Solving Common
Problems
The following problems may arise while working with the CoreBuilderTM
7000 family ATM switch. If your problem does not appear on this list,
view relevant statistics and parameters using the Administration Console
the release notes.
Recommended Action for Common Problems
Table 8-1
Problem
Recommended Action
Terminal does not
show anything
If the control terminal is physically connected to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch,
but does not load the Administration Console Menus, verify that your terminal setup
matches the specifications (see “Connecting the Control Terminal” on page 4-19). Also,
make sure your cable is configured as DCE (see “Ethernet Cabling” on page E-11).
Port cables do not
work
If the cables attached to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch interface ports do not
work, check that the connectors are firmly snapped in place. Also, make sure that each
wire connects to Rx on one end and Tx on the other.
ACT LED not blinking When the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is activated, the switch module and
interface cards ACT LEDs should be blinking. If not, verify that the switch module and
interface cards are properly inserted. Make sure that the control terminal is connected to
the control port correctly, as an incorrect connection of this cable sometimes results in the
inability of the system to function properly.
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Recommended Action for Common Problems (continued)
Table 8-1
Problem
Recommended Action
Interface Card fails
If one of the interface cards fails, use the Initialize Interface (INI) option in the System (SYS)
menu, Interface (IFC) option to reinitialize the interface. If this fails, you can try to restart
the whole unit again. If neither of these actions correct the problem you should contact a
3Com service person.
When handling modules, always use a wrist strap that is connected to a proper ground.
This prevents the module from being damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Fans do not rotate
If the fans do not work when the unit is powered up, the fan tray may not be inserted
properly. Unplug the power cord and reinsert the fan tray properly against the enclosure.
Power Supply
Troubleshooting
This section discusses common problems related to the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch power supply.
Problems Related to the Power Supply
Table 8-2
Problem
Possible Cause
Recommended Action
CoreBuilder 7000 family
ATM switch not receiving
power
The CoreBuilder 7000 1 Check that the power cord is firmly plugged into both
family ATM switch is
not connected
to/receiving external
power.
the system and the building’s power outlet.
2 Check that the power cable meets the requirements
described in the Safety Rules section of Chapter 3.
3 Restart the system by replugging the power cord.
The power supply
malfunctioned.
4 If the problem persists, consider replacing the power
cable, replacing the power supply and checking the
power supply fuse; the fuse resides within the power
supply. You have to extract the power supply in order
to check and replace a fuse.
A fuse is blown.
5 If the system is still not operating, contact 3Com
Technical Support or your service person.
Circuit breaker has tripped
External wiring
problem
1 Unplug the power cord of the system.
2 Verify that the system is properly connected to AC
power with the correct voltage. See Appendix A:
CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Specifications.
Power supply failure
3 If the power connection is the problem, replace the
cable. If the problem remains, contact 3Com Technical
Support.
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Related Diagnostic
Procedures
When troubleshooting problems, you may have to perform minor
procedures to help correct the problem. These procedures are described
below. For more complex operations on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM
switch, contact 3Com Technical Support.
Diagnostic Procedures
Table 8-3
Procedure
Action
Checking fan
operations
In case of system overheating, check that the power supply fan and the fans in the fan tray
are operating. To check for fan movement in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch’s
fan tray, pull a few modules from the chassis to view the fans on the left side of the
system.
Cleaning dirty fiber
optic cables*
Fiber optic transceivers are sensitive optical devices that need to be handled carefully. If dirt
collects on the fiber optic lens, you may notice that the LED for an ATM port link status
does not light. You may also notice degraded performance of that port, indicated by an
increase in the physical layer statistics count for that port.
To prevent dust from collecting on the fiber optic lens, keep the dust covers on the ports at
all times when they are not in use. To clean a fiber optic lens, follow the procedure below:
1 Remove any accumulated dust or debris from the port or connector by blowing off all
surfaces with a canned air duster.
2 Compressed gas is recommended, such as Chemtronics’ Ultrajet ® or the Triangle Tool
Group’s Liqui-Too!™ Dust-A-Way. Do not use commercial compressed air or “house
air” because of the risk of oil contamination.
3 Reconnect the cable to the port to see if the dusting corrected the problem.
4 If the LED still does not appear, or if it lights yellow, continue with steps 5 and 6.
5 Gently wipe the ports with a lint-free, non-abrasive, non-adhesive swab. Microswabs™
by Texwipe™ are recommended.
6 Gently wipe the connectors with a lint-free, non-abrasive wipe or pad. Texwipe™ pads
are recommended.
* See safety precautions in next section.
Safety Precautions for Fiber Optics Connectors
Avoid touching all surfaces after cleaning the connectors, and keep all
unused ports covered.
Vermeiden Sie das Berühren aller Oberflächen nach dem Säubern der
Kontakte und verdecken Sie alle nicht benutzten Öffnungen.
Ne toucher aucune surface après le nettoyage des connecteurs et garder
les pièces inutilisées couvertes.
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COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY
ATM SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
A
Height: 38.8 cm (15.3 in)
Width: 3.81 cm (1.5 in)
Depth: 32.7 cm (12.8 in)
Weight: 1.7 kg (3.74 lb)
Physical Dimensions
Environmental
Requirements
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
Storage Temperature
Storage Humidity
0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
10 to 90% relative humidity, non-condensing
-20° to 75° C (-4° to 167° F)
95% maximum relative humidity, non-condensing
Thermal Rating
505 watts maximum
1724 BTU/hour maximum
Safety
Agency Certifications
UL 1950, CSA 22.2 No. 1950, EN 60950, IEC 825-1 825-2, PCB UL
94V-0, PCB ANSI/IPC-RB-276 class 2
Designed to Comply with
AC Protection
VDE 0871 part 2 class A, EN 55022
20 amp circuit breaker
Meets FCC part 15, Subparagraph B, Class A limits.
Electromagnetic
Compatibility
Directive complied with: EMC 89/336/EEC as amended by 92/31/EEC
and 93/68/EEC.
Emission: EN50081-1 (EN55022)
Immunity: EM50082-1 (IEC801-2,-3,-4)
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APPENDIX A: COREBUILDERTM 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH SPECIFICATIONS
Power Supply
AC Line Frequency
Input Voltage Options
Current Rating
47 to 63 Hz
110/220 Volt Auto selectable
5/2.8 amps typical
dual power supplies
Redundancy (optional)
Standards supported
SNMP
MIB II (RFC 1213)
AToM MIB (RFC 1695)
AToM 2 (Circuit Statistics)
SONET MIB
Private chassis MIB
ATM
Signalling - UNI 3.0/3.1/4.0
ILMI - UNI 3.0/3.1/4.0
PNNI - IISP
LE 1.0
CoreBuilder Management
and Interface LEDs
Switch Module
PWR - Power indication (Green)
FAIL - Module fail indication (Red)
ACT - Activity, module active and running (Yellow)
10BASE-T status - Ethernet port status (Green)
Service port status - RS-232 (Green)
Control port status - RS-232 (Green)
Interface Card
PWR
FAIL
ACT
LINK STATUS - per port physical layer status (Green)
FAIL - per port interface status (Red)
ACT - per port traffic activity (Yellow)
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CoreBuilder Management
and Interface Connectors
Management
Management - RJ-45 - Standard Ethernet connector
Service - RS-232 - 9 pin D-type-standard DCE.
Control - RS-232 - 9 pin D-type standard DCE.
Interfaces
ATM port OC-3-SC connector Multimode fiber
ATM port OC-3-SC connector Singlemode fiber (category 1 - short
reach)
ATM port DS-3-BNC connector coax 75 Ohm cable
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SAFETY INFORMATION
B
This appendix contains safety information about the CoreBuilderTM 7000
family ATM switch, including:
Guidelines for avoiding bodily harm.
Guidelines for avoiding equipment damage.
Bodily Harm
To avoid bodily harm as well as possible damage to your CoreBuilder
7000 Family ATM Switch, follow these precautions.
Do not lift the system without the assistance of another person. A
fully-configured CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch weighs 43
pounds (19.5 kg) as shipped.
Do not insert any metal objects, such as a screwdriver or a finger with
jewelry, into an open slot when the system is powered on, for
example, when you are installing or replacing a module. This could
cause burns or other bodily harm, as well as system damage.
CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT
3Com recommends that you do not look into the LED while it is
powered on, either by the naked eye or through any magnifying
device.
Class 1 LED products include:
ATM Multimode Interface (OC-3, OC12)
8-Port Board ATM Interface Module
4-Port Board ATM Interface Module
CoreBuilder 7200F Interface Module
CoreBuilder 7600 (Fx interface) Interface Module
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
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APPENDIX B: SAFETY INFORMATION
3Com recommends that you do not look into the laser while it is
powered on, either by the naked eye or through any magnifying
device.
Class 1 laser products include
ATM Single Mode Interface (OC-3, OC12)
8-Port Board ATM Interface Module
4-Port Board ATM Interface Module
CoreBuilder 7800 Interface Module
Körperliche
Schäden
Um Schaden am Körper wie auch möglicherweise Schäden an Ihrem
CoreBuilder 7000 ATM Schalter zu vermeiden, folgen Sie diesen
Vorsichtsregeln:
Heben Sie das System nicht ohne Hilfe einer anderen Person hoch. Ein
voll ausgerüsteter CoreBuilder 7000 ATM Schalter wiegt bei Versand
43 Pfund (19.5 kgs).
Steht das System unter Strom, wenn sie ein Modul installieren oder
auswechseln, führen Sie keine Metallgegenstände, wie einen
Schraubenzieher oder einen Finger mit Schmuck in den offenen
Schlitz ein. Das könnte zu Verbrennungen oder anderen
Körperschäden führen, sowie auch zu Schäden am System.
Dommages
corporels
Afin d'éviter des blessures ainsi qu'un dommage possible au
commutateur CoreBuilder 7000 ATM, prendre les précautions suivantes.
Ne pas soulever le système sans l'assistance d'une autre personne. Un
commutateur complètement monté CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM
Switch pèse environ 43 livres (19,5kg) lorsqu'il est livré. .
Si le système est alimenté lors de l'installation ou du remplacement
d'un module, ne jamais insérer d'objet métallique tel qu'un tourne-vis
ou un doigt portant un bijou dans la fente. Cela est susceptible de
provoquer brûlures ou autres dommages corporels, et d'endommager
le système.
Equipment Damage To avoid damaging your CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch, follow
these precautions:
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When handling replacement parts, 3Com recommends that you
always use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground. This helps
prevent the part from being damaged by electrostatic discharge.
Additionally, when not in use, the module should be stored in an
antistatic bag.
Cover every empty slot with a faceplate to protect the system from
dust or other foreign substances, and to ensure proper system
cooling.
Schäden Am Gerät
Um Schäden an ihrem CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Schalter zu
vermeiden, folgen Sie diesen Vorsichtsmaßnahmen:
Wenn Sie Ersatzteile handhaben, benutzen Sie immer ein Band am
Handgelenk, daß gut geerdet ist. Das hilft vermeiden, daß das
Ersatzteil durch elektrostatische Entladung beschädigt wird. Darüber
hinaus sollte ein Modul, wenn nicht benutzt, in einem antistatischen
Beutel aufbewahrt werden.
Verdecken Sie jeden leeren Schlitz mit einer Abdeckplatte, um das
System vor Staub oder anderen Fremdkörpern zu schützen und
richtiges Abkühlen des Systems zu erreichen.
Dommage causé à
l'équipement
Afin d'éviter d'endommager le commutateur CoreBuilder 7000 Family
ATM Switch, prendre les précautions suivantes:
Lors de la manipulation des pièces de rechange, 3Com recommande
de toujours utiliser une bande attachée au poignet et reliée à la terre.
Cela aidera à éviter que la pièce ne soit endommagée par une
décharge électrostatique. De plus, lorsqu'il n'est pas utilisé, le module
doit être conservé dans un emballage antistatique.
Couvrir toute fente vide afin de protéger le système de la poussière ou
d'autres corps étrangers et d'assurer un refroissement correct du
système.
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SITE REQUIREMENTS
C
This chapter addresses the various requirements to be met when
preparing the CoreBuilderTM 7000 family ATM switch site. This includes
the following elements:
Performing all necessary planning, ordering, installing, and
maintenance.
When required, contacting the appropriate facilities manager for
assistance.
Ensuring that all building and electrical code requirements (national,
state, and local) are met.
Environmental and
Safety
Requirements
This section includes environmental and safety requirements are
applicable to the installation of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch.
For your safety and to ensure optimum performance of the system, verify
that all protective grounding requirements have been met in accordance
with the applicable national, state, and local electrical codes.
Protective Grounding
You must also verify that you have properly grounded the distribution
rack. This is normally done with a distribution rack grounding kit and a
ground conductor that is carried back to earth or to another suitable
building ground. Proper distribution rack grounding will ensure that
voltages induced into wiring by lightning or other disturbances are
directed to ground.
For the system to operate properly, the following environmental
conditions should exist:
Environmental
Specifications
Ambient air temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F).
Operating humidity: 10 to 95% relative humidity (non-condensing).
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Power requirements: 115-Volts AC power, 15-Amp service
receptacles, type N5/15 or NEMA 5-15R (for U.S.) or 220 Volts AC for
Europe.
Thermal Recom-
mendations
This sections contains recommendations for handling the heat generated
by the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch. It is essential that you
provide a suitable environment for both performance and safety.
The following are some general thermal recommendations for the wiring
closet:
General
Recommendations
Ensure that the ventilation in the wiring closet is adequate to maintain
a temperature below 40° C (104° F).
During non-business hours, make sure that the ventilation is not shut
down while a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch remains powered
up; otherwise, the equipment may overheat.
The following are power and heat specifications for the CoreBuilder 7000
family ATM switch:
Power and Heat
Specifications
Maximum power consumption: 250 Watts
Maximum heat generated: 1724 BTU per hour
Operating temperature: 0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)
Wiring Closet
Considerations
The cabling system used at the facility should cover the majority of wiring
closet concerns. You may want to consider the following
recommendations.
Verify that the facility meets all requirements mentioned in the system
cabling plan.
Ensure that the system is easily accessible for installation and service.
Use AC power, 15-Amp service receptacles, type N5/15 or NEMA
5-15R for 120Vac.
Select a vinyl floor covering for the wiring closet. (Concrete floors tend
to accumulate dust, and carpets often cause static electricity.)
Ensure that the wiring closet floor is flat and level. If the floor is not
level, ensure that the racks are bolted to the floor to prevent them
from tipping over.
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Ensure that all wiring closets have doors with locks to prevent
unauthorized access.
Provide adequate overhead lighting in the wiring closet for easy
maintenance.
Ensure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground. All metal racks,
enclosures, boxes, and raceways in the closet should be grounded.
location codes or some type of floor grid matrix.
Ensure that all system environmental requirements are met (such as
ambient temperature and humidity).
Distribution Rack
Requirements
This section describes the basic mechanical and space requirements for
the distribution rack (refer to Figure C-1).
Distribution racks
Figure C-1
Racks should comply with the standards and requirements mentioned in
the cabling system plan and should conform to conventional standards.
In the United States, use EIA Standard RS-310C: Racks, Panels, and
Associated Equipment. In countries other than the United States, use IEC
Standard 297: Dimensions of Panels and Racks.
Mechanical
Requirements
The following are distribution rack requirements:
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Use an open style, 19-inch rack. The rack styles shown in Figure C-1
facilitate easy maintenance and provide excellent ventilation.
The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern identified
in IEC Standard 297.
The rack should be made of steel.
The rack should support approximately 272 kilograms (600 pounds).
The rack should have adequate electrical grounding. A distribution
rack grounding kit may be used.
The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 9.5
millimeters (3/8 inch) lag screws or equivalent hardware. The floor
under the rack should be level within 5 millimeters (3/16 inch). Use a
floor leveling cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the
floor.
Brace open racks if the channel thickness is less than 6.4 millimeters
(1/4 inch).
Install equipment in the lower half of the equipment rack to avoid
making the rack top too heavy.
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TECHNICAL SUPPORT
D
3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a
variety of services. This appendix describes these services.
Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication.
For the very latest, 3Com recommends that you access the
3Com Corporation World Wide Web site.
Online Technical
Services
3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week,
through the following online systems:
World Wide Web site
3Com FTP site
3Com Bulletin Board Service (3Com BBS)
3ComFactsSM automated fax service
Access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation
World Wide Web site by entering the URL into your Internet browser:
World Wide Web Site
http://www.3com.com/
This service provides access to online support information such as
technical documentation and software library, as well as support options
ranging from technical education to maintenance and professional
services.
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Download drivers, patches, and software across the Internet from the
3Com FTP Site
3Com public FTP site. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days
a week.
To connect to the 3Com FTP site, enter the following information into
your FTP client:
Hostname: ftp.3com.com (or 192.156.136.12)
Username: anonymous
Password: <your Internet e-mail address>
A user name and password are not needed with Web browser software
such as Netscape Navigator and Internet Explorer.
The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com
products. This service is available through analog modem or digital
modem (ISDN) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3Com Bulletin Board
Service
Access by Analog Modem
To reach the service by modem, set your modem to 8 data bits, no parity,
and 1 stop bit. Call the telephone number nearest you:
Country
Australia
Brazil
Data Rate
Telephone Number
61 2 9955 2073
55 11 5181 9666
33 1 6986 6954
4989 62732 188
852 2537 5601
39 2 27300680
81 3 3345 7266
52 5 520 7835
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 28,800 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 28,800 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 14,400 bps
Up to 28,800 bps
Up to 28,800 bps
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Italy
Japan
Mexico
P.R. of China
Taiwan, R.O.C.
U.K.
86 10 684 92351
886 2 377 5840
44 1442 438278
1 408 980 8204
U.S.A.
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Access by Digital Modem
ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast
access up to 56 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, use the
following number:
1 408 654 2703
The 3ComFacts automated fax service provides technical articles,
diagrams, and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a
day, 7 days a week.
3ComFacts
Automated Fax
Service
Call 3ComFacts using your Touch-Tone telephone:
1 408 727 7021
Support from Your
Network Supplier
If additional assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many
suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to
provide a variety of services, including network planning, installation,
hardware maintenance, application training, and support services.
When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the
following information ready:
Product model name, part number, and serial number
A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
Diagnostic error messages
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following
section on how to contact 3Com.
Support from 3Com
If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical
resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone
support services. To find out more about your support options, please call
the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location
nearest you.
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When you contact 3Com for assistance, have the following information
ready:
Product model name, part number, and serial number
A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels
Diagnostic error messages
Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable
Below is a list of worldwide technical telephone support numbers:
Country
Telephone Number
Country
Telephone Number
Asia Pacific Rim
Australia
China
From anywhere in China:
From Shanghai:
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Japan
Malaysia
1 800 678 515
New Zealand
Singapore
S. Korea
From anywhere in S. Korea: 82 2 3455 6455
From Seoul:
Taiwan
Thailand
Pakistan
Philippines
0800 446 398
800 6161 463
86 21 6350 1590
10 800 3656
800 933 486
61 2 9937 5085
001 800 61 009
0031 61 6439
1800 801 777
00798 611 2230
0080 611 261
001 800 611 2000
61 2 9937 5085
1235 61 266 2602
Europe
From anywhere in Europe,
call:
+31 (0)30 6029900 phone
+31 (0)30 6029999 fax
From the following European countries, you may use the toll-free numbers:
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
06 607468
0800 71429
800 17309
0800 113153
0800 917959
0130 821502
00800 12813
1 800 553117
177 3103794
1678 79489
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
South Africa
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
U.K.
0800 0227788
800 11376
0800 3111206
05 05313416
0800 995014
900 983125
020 795482
0800 55 3072
0800 966197
Italy
Latin America
Argentina
Brazil
541 312 3266
55 11 523 2725, ext. 422 Mexico
Colombia
571 629 4847
01 800 849 2273
North America
1 800 NET 3Com
(1 800 638 3266)
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Returning Products
for Repair
Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first
obtain a Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to
3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened,
at the sender’s expense.
To obtain an RMA number, call or fax:
Country
Telephone Number
65 543 6342
Fax Number
Asia, Pacific Rim
65 543 6348
Europe, South Africa, and
Middle East
011 44 1442 435860
011 44 1442 435718
From the following European countries, you may call the toll-free numbers; select
option 2 and then option 2:
Belgium
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hungary
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Netherlands
Norway
Spain
0800 71429
800 17309
0800 113153
0800 917959
0130 821502
00800 12813
1800553117
177 3103794
1678 79489
0800 0227788
800 11376
900 983125
020 795482
0800 966197
06 607468
Sweden
U.K.
Austria
Poland
00800 3111206
05 05313416
0800 995014
0800 55 3072
Portugal
South Africa
Switzerland
Latin America
1 408 326 2927
1 408 764 6883
1 408 764 7120
U.S.A. and Canada
1 800 876 3266,
option 2
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CABLING REQUIREMENTS
E
This chapter addresses many aspects of installing optical fiber cabling to
support the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch environment. It will also
deal with modem cables and Ethernet and control cables for
management. The following topics are covered:
Installing new cabling
ATM cabling requirements
Ethernet cabling requirements
Installing New
Cabling
If you are installing new cabling, follow these guidelines:
3Com recommends that you use a cabling system plan, such as
AT&T's Premises Distribution System (PDS) or the IBM Cabling System.
Determine how many CoreBuilder 7000 units are going to be
supported by each wiring closet, and how many downlink
connections from these CoreBuilder 7000 units are planned.
Locate wiring closets to enable connections to the different floors.
To simplify installation of the network and to aid in troubleshooting,
install a telephone in each wiring closet for communication between
wiring closets, work areas, and other locations.
Include all linear distances (vertical rises, etc.) in the cable plan so that
all cables - from wiring closet to desk and to other wiring closets - are
under their respective maximum lengths.
A reliable cable labelling and record keeping system is essential when
planning any network installation. A good cable labelling system provides
enough information for you to locate the opposite end of any cable.
Maintaining accurate records helps you to: 1) relocate devices easily,
2) make changes quickly, and 3) isolate faults in the distribution system.
Cable Labeling and
Record Keeping
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Consult the cabling system plan to set up the cable labeling and record
keeping system best suited to the environment. Also consider the
following recommendations:
Identify cables by securely attaching a label to the ends of all cables.
Draw a floor location grid matrix using the building floor plans. For
easy reference, use this grid when assigning location numbers to
cables.
Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the group of cables
that run between each pair of wiring closets.
Assign a unique identification number to each distribution rack.
Make all work areas and wiring closets easy to identify by labeling the
front panel of the CoreBuilder 7000 and other hardware and by
displaying the floor location grid and cabling plan in each wiring
closet.
Keep accurate and up-to-date cable identification records, such as
IBM's Cable Identification Label Sheet or Cable Schedule. Post records
near each distribution rack. On the appropriate cable schedule, record
the following cable drop information: the cable source, destination,
jumper location, and any additional information.
Make sure that optical and coax cables are labeled Rx and Tx
accordingly.
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ATM Cabling
When planning the installation, thoroughly inspect the present cabling to
determine if it meets the specifications in the cabling system or standards
used at the site.
In addition to adhering to the local standards, all cable must conform to
the American National Standard ATM Physical Layer Medium Dependent
(PMD) standard, ISO.166-1990, American National Standards Institute,
which defines the Physical Medium Dependent (PMD) layer of the ATM
network. Currently, there are two approved PMD standards: Multi-mode
Fiber (MMF-PMD), which is defined in ANSI standard X.3-166-1992, and
Single Mode Fiber (SMF-PMD), which is defined in ANSI standard
x.3-184-198x.
3Com supports multi-mode fiber (MMF-PMD) 62.5/125 µm and Category
one (1) single mode fiber (short reach) (SMF-PMD). When deciding
whether to use multi-mode or single mode fiber, determine the maximum
interstation distance (the distance from the CoreBuilder 7000 to any
potential end station):
If the maximum interstation distance is less than or equal to 2
kilometers (1.25 miles), use multi-mode fiber (MMF-PMD).
If the maximum interstation distance is greater than 2 kilometers (1.25
miles) and less than or equal to 14.4 kilometers (8.6 miles), use single
mode fiber (short reach) (SMF-PMD).
Fiber optic transceivers are sensitive optical devices that need careful
handling. The following information offers suggestions about caring for
fiber optic cable.
Caring for Fiber Optic
Transceivers
Dirt on the Fiber Optic Lens
If dirt collects on the fiber optic lens, you may notice that the LED for an
ATM port either does not light or lights yellow. You may also notice
degraded performance of that port, as indicated by a decrease in the Link
Error Rate (LER) estimate for that port.
To prevent dust from collecting on the fiber optic lens, keep the dust
covers on the ports at all times when they are not in use. To clean a fiber
optic lens when it becomes dirty, see the section “Cleaning Dirty Fiber
Optic Cables”.
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Damaged Transceiver Due to Excessive Insertion Force
The ATM specification for insertion force on the connector into an ATM
SC receptacle is 3.5 lbs. However, it is possible to exert up to 30 lbs. of
insertion force on the transceiver if you are too forceful while inserting
the SC connector into the receptacle. This can cause failure of the
transceiver's mechanical joints, permanently damaging the part and
disabling the port.
When inserting connectors into the ATM ports, gently insert the SC
connector into the receptacle until you hear the connector click into
place. Use only enough force to engage the connector in the receptacle -
no more than 3.5 lbs. This will avoid damage to the transceiver.
The MMF-PMD standards define the requirements for an ATM cable plant
to support an interstation distance of up to 2 kilometers (1.25 miles) of
between any two communicating ATM devices and their associated
“station-to-network” connectors at each end.
Multi-mode Fiber
Standards
standard, do the following:
Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to standard
specifications, as described in Table E-1 and Table E-2.
1
2
If unlike fibers are mated in the cable plant, calculate insertion losses to
see whether they exceed the maximum attenuation value allowed for a
link, as described in Table E-3 and Table E-4.
Verify that the fiber's modal bandwidth is within an acceptable range for
the length of the link, as described on page E-7.
3
Comparing Fiber to Specifications
Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to those in the
following tables. If the fiber does not meet the specifications, use a
different fiber or contact 3Com's Technical Support.
The fiber you use must meet the specifications listed in Table E-1, which
describes the standard set forth in MMF-PMD. Table E-2 describes
62.5/125 cable, commonly sold as “ATM Spec,” which meets all the
requirements of the MMF-PMD standard.
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Standard Multi-mode Fiber Specification
Table E-1
Specification
Core
Description
62.5 µm diameter
Cladding
125 µm diameter nominal
122 µm minimum
128 µm maximum
0.275
Numerical aperture
Maximum attenuation
11 dB* (1dB allowed for reflection and
dispersion penalties.)
Modal bandwidth
500 MHz. km
Maximum distance between nodes 2 km
Output power (from transmitter)
19 dB minimum
14 dB maximum
Receive power
30 dB minimum sensitivity
14 dB maximum sensitivity
*Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced
by other components such as connectors, splices, and the mating of
unlike fiber types. Although some 2 km cable plants have a total
attenuation of less than 11.0 dB, the 2 km interstation distance must be
maintained to comply with modal bandwidth requirements.
Alternate Multi-mode Fiber Types
Table E-2
Core (µm)
Cladding (µm)
Numerical Aperture
50
50
125
125
125
140
0.20
0.22
0.28
0.29
85
100
If unlike fibers are mated in the cable plant, calculate insertion losses to
be certain that the cable plant does not exceed the maximum attenuation
value listed in Table E-1. To calculate the insertion loss, consider the types
of fiber in the cable plant and the connectors or splices used to join them.
Compare the result to the maximum attenuation value listed in Table E-1.
If the result is greater than the value in the table, use only like fibers in the
cable plant.
Calculating Insertion
Losses for Unlike
Fibers
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Refer to Table E-3 for the insertion losses of the fibers themselves. Use
Table E-4, which lists the losses for connectors, cables, and splices, if the
specifications for these components are not available.
Use Table E-3 for fiber-to-fiber connections only, not for power launched
from a transmitter.
Insertion Losses for Mating Unlike Fiber Types - Transmitting Fiber
Table E-3
Receiving
Fiber Size
Numerical
Aperture
50 µm
0.20
0.0
50 µm
0.22
0.4
62.5 µm
0.275
2.2
85 µm
0.26
3.8
100 µm
0.29
5.7
50 µm
50 µm
0.20
0.22
0.275
0.26
0.29
0.0
0.0
1.6
3.2
4.9
62.5 µm
85 µm
0.0
0.0
0.0
1.0
2.3
0.0
0.0
0.1
0.0
0.8
100 µm
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Typical Losses for Typical Connectors, Cables, and Splices
Table E-4
Type of Insertion
SC connector
Loss
.6 dB
.6 dB
1.0 dB
.7 dB
ST connector (ceramic)
ST connector (plastic)
ST connector (stainless steel)
62.5/125 cable
1.0 to 3.0 dB maximum per km, depending
on cable quality (nominal 2.0 dB)
8/125 cable
.5 dB/km (AT&T Lightguide)
2.5 dB maximum
Bypass switch (currently not
available in single mode)
Fusion splice
1 to 3 dB depending on type used (use .3 dB)
Example.
Suppose that a link consisting of one km of 62.5/125 fiber with a
maximum attenuation rating of 1.75 dB/km is transmitting into one km
of 50/125 fiber with a maximum attenuation rating of 3 dB/km. The
fibers are joined using a fusion splice rated at 0.3 dB and the link contains
one in-line ST connector rated at 0.6 dB.
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E-7
The following calculation would arrive at the link loss attenuation value
for this linked fiber (Table E-5):
Link Loss Attenuation Calculation
Table E-5
62.5µm
cable loss
+ 50µm
cable loss
+ splice
loss
+ insertion = Total link
nector loss loss*
attenuation
1 km(1.75
dB/km)
+1 km(3
dB/km)
+0.3 dB
+0.6 dB +2.2 dB
=7.85 dB
* for mating unlike fiber types
Because the resulting value, 7.85, does not exceed the maximum
attenuation value listed in Table E-1, no adjustments are needed in the
types of fibers joined or how they are connected. The link meets all of the
specifications of the MMF-PMD.
magnitude of the baseband frequency response has decreased by 3 dB
compared to the magnitude at zero frequency. Bandwidth for multi-mode
fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies based on the
modal field (or core diameter) of the fiber. Modal bandwidth is specified
in units of MHz • km, which indicates the amount of bandwidth
supported by the fiber for a one km distance.
Verifying Modal
Bandwidth
The modal bandwidth specified in Table E-1 is 500 MHz • km, which
allows the cable plant to support end-to-end bandwidth of 250 MHz at
the maximum 2 km distance. As a check, use the following formula to
verify that the bandwidth of the fiber is within an acceptable range:
n MHz • km / xkm = y MHz
In this formula, n is the amount of bandwidth available according to the
fiber specification. Divide this number by the total length x of the fiber in
kilometers. The result is the modal bandwidth y, measured in MHz.
If the result is lower than 250 MHz, the link may increase bit errors. To
reduce the likelihood of bit errors, shorten the length of the fiber or use
different fiber until the result of the calculation reaches 250 MHz.
• km will have 250
Example. Cable with a modal bandwidth of 500 MHz
MHz of bandwidth at 2 km:
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•
(500 MHz km) / 2 km = 250 MHz
The same cable would have 500 MHz of bandwidth at 1 km. A fiber cable
with a bandwidth specification of 200 MHz • km would have only 100
MHz of bandwidth at 2 km, which would not support ATM. In this case,
another type of fiber would be required.
The SMF-PMD standard defines the requirements for an ATM cable plant
to support a connection distance of up to 14.4 kilometers (8.6 miles) of
between any two communicating ATM devices and their connectors at
each end.
Single Mode Fiber
Standards
To determine whether the cable plant complies with the SMF-PMD
standard, do the following:
Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to standard
1
2
If you mix equipment supporting Category 1 and Category 2, verify the
maximum attenuation between the equipment, as described in Table E-7.
The following pages describe each of these steps and give examples.
Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to those in
Table E-6. If the fiber does not meet the specifications, use a different
fiber or contact 3Com Technical Support.
Comparing Fiber to
Specifications
The single mode PMD specification (SMF-PMD) defines two optical power
categories: Category 1 and Category 2. These categories refer to the
optical power that must be launched into the fiber by the transmitter or
detected by the receiver. 3Com currently supports only Category 1 single
mode fiber.
The specifications for the standard single mode fiber are listed in
Table E-6. Refer to the Category 1 specifications in this table for fiber
connecting 3Com equipment. For fiber used with Category 2 equipment
from another vendor, refer to the Category 2 specifications.
The cable plant for a Category 2 implementation must have a minimum
loss of 15.0 dB. In a Category 2 implementation, minimum cable plant
losses are required to avoid saturating (blinding) the receiver.
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ATM Cabling
E-9
Single Mode Fiber Specifications
Table E-6
Category
Specifications
Descriptions
Both Categories Core
Cladding
8 to 10 µm
125 µm (±2 µm)
14 dB minimum
8 dB maximum
32 dB minimum
8 dB maximum
14.4 km
Category 1
Output power
(from transmitter)
Receive power
Maximum distance*
between ATM devices
10 dB (1 dB allowed for
Maximum attenuation** reflections and dispersion
penalties)
Category 2***
Output power
(from transmitter)
Receive power
4 dB minimum
0 dB maximum
37 dB minimum
15 dB maximum
58.6 km
Maximum distance*
between nodes
Maximum attenuation**
32 dB (1 dB allowed for
reflections and dispersion
penalties)
* Maximum distances assume cable with one splice every 2.2 km with 0.3
dB loss each, and with no patch panels or mechanical splices.
** Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced
by other components such as connectors, splices, and the mating of
unlike fiber types.
***Category 2 based on FDDI information, no ATM specific information
yet.
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APPENDIX E: CABLING REQUIREMENTS
If you mix Category 1 and Category 2 receivers and transmitters, use
Verifying Maximum
Table E-7 to verify the maximum attenuation for each possible
combination.
Attenuation for
Mixed Fibers
Acceptable Cable Plants for Combination of Categories 1 and 2
Table E-7
Maximum
Attenuation
(dB??)
Minimum Loss
(dB??)
Output Category Input Category
1
1*
2
1
2*
1
0.0
1.0
10.0
16.0
26.0
32.0
14.0
15.0
2
2
*This combination is dispersion-limited rather than loss-limited. The
expected maximum length is approximately 35 km.
Example. If a Category 2 transmitter is outputting to a Category 1
receiver, the maximum attenuation is 26.0.
Connect the CoreBuilder 7000 DS-3 interface by a 75 Ohm coaxial cable
that complies with DS-3 standards. The maximum cable length is 450
feet. To connect the DS-3 interface:
DS-3 Coax Cables
Prepare two coax cables - one for Tx and one for Rx. You may want to
mark the ends of the cables to identify them easily.
1
2
Connect both cables to the DS-3 BNC connectors on the CoreBuilder
interface. Make sure to connect Rx and Tx cables according to what is
indicated on the interface front panel.
Connect the two cables at the other end according to the opposite of the
first connection Rx to Tx and Tx to Rx.
3
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Ethernet Cabling
The Ethernet port of the CoreBuilder allows you to connect the
CoreBuilder to an Ethernet network for Network Management Station
(NMS) connectivity (such as Transcend™). The Ethernet port is a standard
RJ-45 connection of a terminal side.
Follow these guidelines for 10BASE-T cabling:
Use only copper, unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) wiring. Do not use flat,
multiconductor cable (for example, silver satin), which is often
identified by solid colors such as red, green, yellow, or black.
Use two twisted-pairs for each link.
Use twisted-pair wire that is 22-26 AWG (0.5 millimeter) in diameter.
Use twisted-pair wire with an impedance between 85 and 115 ohms.
Make sure that the maximum twisted-pair link length from the system
to any potential workstation location is 100 meters (328 feet).
Management connections may be established with a direct cable link to a
PC-AT serial port, or via modem. The following tables detail cable pinouts
for 9 and 25 pin PC-AT links, and for a modem connection.
Cable Pinouts
CoreBuilder 7000 Serial Port
The CoreBuilder 7000 provides a standard DB-9 connector for
management connections (refer to Figure E-1). Table E-8 details the
pinout and functions for this connector. The CoreBuilder 7000 plays the
standard role of a DCE.
Serial Port Pinouts
Figure E-1
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APPENDIX E: CABLING REQUIREMENTS
Serial Port Pinout and Their Functions
Table E-8
Pin
Signal
Meaning
Request to Send
Transmit Data
Receive Data
1
RTS
TxD
RxD
DSR
GND
CTS
RTS
NC
2
3
4
Data Set Ready
Ground
5
6
Data Terminal Ready
Clear to Send
7
8
Request to Send
Not Connected
Protective Ground
9
Shell
Table E-9 correlates the cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and
a 9-pin and 25-pin PC-AT serial interface. Unspecified pins are unused.
Cable Pinouts To a 9-Pin and 25-Pin Serial Interfaces
Table E-9
CoreBuilder 7000
Serial Port
To PC-AT Serial Port
9-pin Female
To PC-AT Serial Port
25-pin Female
9-pin Male
Screen
Shell
Shell
Only req. if
screen
Shell
Only req. if
screen
TxD
RxD
GND
RTS
2
3
5
7
8
4
6
2
3
5
RxD
TxD
3
2
7
RxD
TxD
GND
GND
CTS
RTS
7
8
4
6
RTS
STS
DTR
DSR
4
5
RTS
CTS
DTR
DSR
DSR
DTR
20
6
Table E-10 correlates cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and a
modem interface.
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Ethernet Cabling E-13
Cable Pinouts To a Modem Interface
Table E-10
CoreBuilder 7000 Serial Port
9-pin Male
To Modem Port
25-pin Male
Screen
TxD
Shell
2
Shell
2
Screen
RxD
RxD
RTS
3
3
TxD
8
4
CTS
CTS
DSR
GND
RTS
7
5
RTS
4
6
DTR
GND
DCD
DSR
5
7
1
8
DTR
6
20
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running a 6-30
bulletin board service D-2
INDEX
C
cable pinouts
25-pin serial interface E-12
serial port E-11
cable plants E-10
cables
Numbers
10Base-T cabling E-11
25-pin serial interface E-12
3Com URL D-1
coax E-10
connecting 4-1
identifying E-2
labeling E-1
3ComFacts D-3
4-port interface card
installing 4-13
LEDs 5-5
cabling
10Base-T E-11
ATM cabling E-3
considerations C-2
A
Ethernet E-11
AC line frequency A-2
AC protection A-1
installing new cable E-1
pinouts E-11
Admin vLAN management
configuring 6-18
requirements E-1
system plan E-2
agency certifications A-1
Asynchronous Transfer Mode
cabling see ATM cabling
interface specifications A-3
standards supported A-2
ATM cabling
wiring closet considerations C-2
category 1
category 2
coax cables E-10
comparing fiber to specifications
single-mode fiber E-8
components
calculating insertion losses for unlike fibers E-5
DS-3 coax cables E-10
single-mode fiber E-8
verifying maximum attenuation for mixed
fibers E-10
enclosure 1-3
fan 1-4
verifying modal bandwidth E-7
general 1-2
ATM layer
statistics 6-22
ATM port
switching module 1-4
configuration upload/download 6-23
configuring
setting up 6-3
ATM-layer port statistics
display 6-22
attenuation
Admin vLAN management 6-18
CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 6-1
FastBUS 6-10
interface type parameters 6-12
LECS address 6-9
network prefix 6-8
Virtual LAN 6-16
link loss E-7
mixed fibers E-10
B
connecting
bandwidth, modal E-7
batch file
a port to an ATM optical interface 4-17
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cables 4-1
the control terminal 4-19
to the Ethernet port 4-19
DS-3 coaxial cable 4-13
DS-3 interface
connecting 4-17
interface module 4-15
DS-3 status LEDs 5-6
connection
DS-3 interface E-10
management E-11
control
connection A-3
control terminal
connecting 4-19
troubleshooting 8-1
conventions
E
enable
LECS 6-8
LES 6-8
text, About This Guide
enclosure 1-3
environmental requirements A-1
safety C-1
specifications C-1
equipment damage B-2
Ethernet cabling E-11
Ethernet port
CoreBuilder 7000 family switch
cabling requirements E-1
configuring 6-1
Installing Your CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 3-1
connecting to 4-19
system overview 1-1
troubleshooting 8-1
F
Unpacking Instructions 2-1
CoreBuilder 7000 Family Switches
Installation and Setup Guide 4
fans
general 1-4
hot-swapping 4-16
troubleshooting 8-2, 8-3
FastBUS
configuring 6-10
fax service (3ComFacts) D-3
fiber E-3
User Guide
4
CoreBuilder 7000/7000HD
Release Notes
customizing
4
interfaces 4-15
optic lens E-3
single-mode standards E-8
transmitting E-6
D
damaged
equipment B-2
transceiver E-4
display
distribution rack
fiber compared to specifications
single mode fiber E-8
fiber optic transceivers E-3
care E-3
cleaning 8-3
damaged E-4
flash utility 6-29
front panel
system status LEDs 5-2
front panel indicators 5-2
functionality
installation 3-4
mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 3-6
requirements C-3
documentation
comments 5
related 4
related guides
system 5-2
functions of serial port pinouts E-12
4
Dommage causé à l'équipement B-3
Dommages corporels B-2
download configuration 6-23
G
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grounding
L
labeling cables E-1
LECS
distribution rack C-1
protective C-1
enabling 6-8
LECS address
H
LED
hardware connections
general 3-1
active 5-2
fail 5-2
power cord 4-20
hardware kit 3-4
hot swappable
power 5-2
system status 5-2
LED indicators 5-2
DS-3 5-6
switch card 1-5
overview 5-4
switching modules 5-2
LED specifications
4-port interface card A-2
LES
enabling 6-8
link loss attenuation E-7
load mode 6-31
logging in 6-2
hot-swapping
switching module 4-5
humidity
operating A-1
specifications C-1
storage A-1
I
indicators 5-4
M
input voltage options A-2
installation
management
connectors A-3
management connections A-3, E-11
Mesures de sécurité 3-3
MIBs supported A-2
modal bandwidth E-7
modem interface E-13
modules
table top 3-4
installing
4-port interface module 4-13
modules 4-1
piggy 4-15
system and rack preparation 3-5
integrated fast setup 6-3
interface card
installing 4-1
mounting in the distribution rack 3-6
multi-mode fiber E-3
alternative types E-5
ATM cabling E-4
connectors A-3
general 1-4
troubleshooting 8-2
interface type parameters
configuring 6-12
interface, customizing 4-15
inventory 2-2
comparing fiber to specifications E-4
interface module 4-15
output power E-5
receive power E-5
specification E-5
standards E-4
N
K
Network Management Station
KÖRPERLICHE SCHÄDEN B-2
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Ethernet cabling E-11
network prefix
configuring 6-8
network supplier support D-3
NMS see Network Management Station
redundant power supply
related documentation
requirements
4
cabling E-1
O
cabling considerations C-2
distribution rack C-3
environmental C-1
mechanical C-3
online technical services D-1
output power E-5
power C-2
overview of system 1-1
safety C-1
site C-1
RS-232 utilities 6-29
P
physical layer
statistics 6-22
S
Physical Medium Dependent layer
multi-mode fiber E-3
piggy back
safety precautions
bodily harm B-1
general B-1
installing 4-15
plugging in the unit 4-20
PMD see Physical Medium Dependent layer
port cables
redundant power supply 3-2
requirements C-1
serial port
function of pinouts E-12
service connection A-3
setting up
power consumption
calculating 7-2
power cord 4-20
power on
diagnostics 5-4
ATM port 6-3
power requirements C-2
power supply
setup mode
full 6-4
switch 6-4
general 1-3
hot-swapping 4-3
installing 4-3
redundant 7-6
required 7-5
signaling
statistics 6-22
Simple Network Management Protocol
single-mode fiber
comparing fiber to specifications E-8
interface module 4-15
standards E-3, E-8
site requirements
specifications 7-7, A-2
troubleshooting 8-2
types of 7-1
protective grounding C-1
cabling considerations C-2
distribution rack requirements C-3
software
loading 5-4
specifications A-1
ambient air temperature C-1
R
rack preparation & installation 3-4
redundancy
switching module 4-6
redundant
switch card 1-5
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environmental C-1
wiring closet C-2
thermal
recommendations C-2
thermal rating A-1
transceiver see fiber optic transceiver
transmitting fiber E-6
troubleshooting
operating humidity C-1
power C-2
thermal C-2
control terminal 8-1
statistics
fans 8-2, 8-3
ATM-layer port 6-22
general 6-22
physical layer 6-22
signaling 6-22
viewing 6-22
general 8-1
interface card 8-2
port cables 8-1
switch
U
hot swappable 1-5
redundant 1-5
statistics 6-22
universal mounting hole pattern 3-5
unpacking
general 2-1
switching module
general 1-4
taking inventory 2-2
upload configuration 6-23
URL D-1
hot-swapping 4-5
installing 4-4
utilities 6-29
LED indicators 5-2
redundant 7-9
description 5-3
switching module redundancy
setting up 4-6
system
V
ventilation
wiring closet C-2
verifying
overview 1-1
power on 5-1
Virtual LAN
box-wide 6-4
configuring 6-16
system state
Vorsichtsmaßnahmen 3-2
normal operation 5-3
power-up 5-3
W
software fault 5-3
wiring closet
considerations C-2
temperature C-2
ventilation C-2
World Wide Web (WWW) D-1
T
technical support
3Com URL D-1
bulletin board service D-2
fax service D-3
network suppliers D-3
product repair D-5
temperature
operating A-1, C-2
specifications C-1
storage A-1
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