Cabletron Systems Switch 6H122 08 User Manual

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CHAPTER 1  
1.4.4 Port Redirect Function.................................................... 1-8  
1.4.6 Additional Local Management Functions........................ 1-9  
1.8 Related Manuals........................................................................ 1-12  
CHAPTER 2  
2.4 100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network .............................................. 2-2  
CHAPTER 3  
INSTALLATION  
3.1 Required Tools ............................................................................ 3-1  
3.2 Unpacking the 6H122-08............................................................. 3-1  
3.3 Installing Options......................................................................... 3-2  
3.4 Installing the 6H122-08 into the 6C105 Chassis ......................... 3-2  
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Contents  
3.6 Completing the Installation.........................................................3-11  
CHAPTER 4  
CHAPTER 5  
5.8.1 Establishing Community Names ...................................5-26  
5.9 SNMP Traps Screen..................................................................5-27  
5.9.1 Configuring the Trap Table............................................5-28  
5.10 Chassis Environmental Screen..................................................5-29  
5.11 Port Redirect Function Screen...................................................5-30  
5.11.1 Displaying the Source and Destination Entries .............5-32  
5.11.2 Changing Source and Destination Ports .......................5-33  
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5.18.2 Setting the Age Time .................................................... 5-63  
5.19 Ethernet Interface Configuration................................................ 5-64  
5.20 Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen ............................ 5-69  
5.21 System Resources Screen........................................................ 5-72  
5.21.1 Setting the Reset Peak Utilization ................................ 5-73  
5.22 Flash Download Screen ............................................................ 5-74  
5.22.1 Image File Download Using TFTP................................ 5-76  
5.22.2 Image File Download Using RUNTIME ........................ 5-77  
5.22.3 Image File Download Using BootP............................... 5-78  
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5.27.2 Using the Clear Counters Command ............................5-90  
APPENDIX A  
SPECIFICATIONS  
A.2 Physical Properties ..................................................................... A-1  
A.6 Regulatory Compliance............................................................... A-3  
APPENDIX B  
B.3 FE-100F3.................................................................................... B-3  
APPENDIX C  
OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND  
C.1 Required Tools............................................................................C-1  
C.2 Setting the Mode Switch .............................................................C-1  
C.3 Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules ...................C-4  
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CHAPTER 1  
INTRODUCTION  
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems 6H122-08 SmartSwitch 6000  
Interface Module User’s Guide. This guide describes the 6H122-08  
Interface Module and provides information concerning network  
requirements, installation, troubleshooting, and the use of Local  
Management.  
1.1  
USING THIS GUIDE  
Read through this guide completely to understand the 6H122-08 module  
features, capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general  
working knowledge of Fast Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data  
communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful  
when using these devices.  
In this document, the 6H122-08 Interface Module is referred to  
NOTE  
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STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE  
This guide is organized as follows:  
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes  
additional help. This chapter also includes a list of technology and user  
guides that may help the user to set up and manage the 6H122-08.  
Chapter 2, Network Requirements, outlines the network requirements  
that must be met before installing the 6H122-08 into the 6C105  
SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.  
Chapter 3, Installation, provides instructions on how to install the  
module in the chassis and connect segments to the device.  
Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, details the 6H122-08 LANVIEW LEDs that  
enable quick diagnosis of network/operational problems.  
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Management and use the Local Management screens to manage the  
6H122-08 and 6C105 chassis.  
operating specifications, connector pinouts, environmental requirements,  
and physical properties.  
Appendix B, FE-100TX, FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Specifications,  
contains information about FE-100TX pinouts and information  
concerning cable types used with the FE-100FX and FE100-F3.  
Appendix C, Optional Installations and Mode Switch Bank Settings,  
describes how to install optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and how  
to set the Mode Switches.  
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FAST ENET  
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Chapter 1: Introduction  
1.3  
6H122-08 OVERVIEW  
The 6H122-08 is a Fast Ethernet interface module for Cabletron Systems  
6C105 chassis that has six RJ45 switched ports and two optional Fast  
Ethernet Interface Module ports (100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX) that  
provide Twisted Pair, Multimode, and Single Mode Fiber Optic cabling  
connectivity.  
The 6H122-08 is used to connect individual high-bandwidth user devices,  
such as workstations, and provide a central switching point for multiple  
10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segments.  
1.3.1  
Auto-Negotiation  
Twisted Pair ports on the 6H122-08 module have the ability to  
auto-negotiate the type of connection required to provide a link to another  
device. During Auto-Negotiation, two devices automatically exchange  
information “telling” each other what their operating capabilities are. The  
Auto-Negotiation feature targets the maximum capabilities that can be  
reached between the two devices. For example, the 6H122-08 adjusts to  
100 Mbps when the device on the other end of the connection can also  
adjust between 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps. If the device on the other end of  
the connection can only operate at 10 Mbps, then the 6H122-08 adjusts to  
10 Mbps operation.  
When Auto-Negotiation is supported at both ends of a link, the two  
devices dynamically adjust to full or half duplex operation based on the  
maximum capability that can be reached between the two devices. If the  
device connected to the 6H122-08 cannot auto-negotiate, the 6H122-08  
interface operates according to the capabilities of the other device.  
1.3.2  
Connectivity  
The 6H122-08 connects to Ethernet networks or workstations through six  
RJ45 ports on the front panel. These ports support Category 5 Unshielded  
Twisted Pair cables with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. These  
ports are IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX compliant.  
The 6H122-08 has two front panel slots (ports 7 and 8) for optional Fast  
Ethernet Interface Modules (FE-100TX, FE-100FX, and FE-100F3) to  
support an uplink to 100 Mbps Ethernet backbones or a high speed  
connection to a local server using Twisted Pair, Multimode or Single  
Mode Fiber Optic cabling.  
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1.3.3  
Full Duplex Switched Ethernet (FDSE)  
Each switched Fast Ethernet port on the 6H122-08 supports 10/100 Mbps  
operation and can be configured to operate in Full Duplex Switched  
Ethernet (FDSE) mode. FDSE allows each Fast Ethernet port to provide  
up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth.  
1.3.4  
Management  
Management of the 6H122-08 module and 6C105 chassis and any  
optional equipment is accomplished using Local Management tools or  
remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is accessible  
through the RS232 COM port on the front panel using a local VT100  
terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal via a modem connection, and  
in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote management is possible  
through any SNMP compliant Network Management Software.  
1.3.5  
Switching Options  
The 6H122-08 provides 802.1D switching, 802.1Q switching, or  
SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services between all of the front  
panel interfaces including optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules.  
SecureFast switching and 802.1Q switching allow for future migration to  
Virtual Network technologies without requiring the replacement of  
existing equipment.  
1.3.6  
Standards Compatibility  
The 6H122-08 is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3u standard. The  
optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are fully compliant with the  
IEEE 802.3u standard. The 6H122-08 provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning  
Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the  
network and protect against “loop” conditions. The 6H122-08 supports a  
wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II),  
RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB) and RFC 1354 (FIB MIB).  
A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array  
of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting.  
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1.3.7  
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs  
LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by  
providing an easy way to observe the status of individual ports and overall  
network operations. Chapter 4 provides details about the 6H122-08  
LANVIEW LEDs.  
1.3.8  
Year 2000 Compliant  
The 6H122-08 module and 6C105 chassis have an internal clock that can  
maintain the current time and date beyond the year 1999.  
1.3.9  
Runtime IP Address Discovery  
This feature enables the modules to automatically accept an IP address  
from a BootP server on the network into NVRAM without requiring a  
user to enter an IP address through Local Management.  
When the modules are connected to the network and powered up,  
Runtime IP Address Discovery (RAD) checks the modules for an IP  
address. If one has not yet been assigned (module and 6C105 chassis IP  
address set to 0.0.0.0), RAD checks to see if any of the module interfaces  
have a link. If so, RAD sends out Reverse Address Resolution Protocol  
(RARP) and BootP requests to obtain an IP address from a RARP or  
BootP server on the network.  
The RAD requests start out at an interval of one second. The interval then  
doubles after every transmission until an interval of 300 seconds is  
reached. At this point, the interval remains at 300 seconds. The RAD  
requests continue until an IP address is received from a RARP or BootP  
server, or an IP address is entered using Local Management.  
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Local Management Features  
1.4  
LOCAL MANAGEMENT FEATURES  
Local Management provides the tools that allow management of the  
6H122-08, the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules, and the 6C105 chassis.  
Local Management for the 6H122-08 provides the features detailed in  
Sections 1.4.1 through 1.4.6.  
1.4.1  
Distributed Chassis Management  
From a management perspective, the 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 chassis  
can be viewed as a single entity with a single IP address. Its management  
functions are distributed to all modules. This means a single module in  
the chassis, such as the 6H122-08, can be used to manage the entire  
chassis, and any other attached module through Local Management,  
SNMP, or Telnet applications.  
1.4.2  
Remote Monitoring (RMON)  
The 6H122-08 supports all Ethernet RMON groups, which include  
Statistics, Alarms, Events and History. These groups are enabled on all  
ports by default.  
Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor specific extension of  
RMON and provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB  
variable. The Action can be triggered by any RMON Event and/or Alarm.  
An example of an Action would be to turn off a MIB-2 interface if a  
broadcast threshold is crossed.  
1.4.3  
Broadcast Suppression  
Broadcast Suppression allows a user to set a desired limit of receive  
broadcast frames per port/per second to be forwarded out the other ports  
on the module up to the set limit. Any broadcast frames above this  
specified limit are dropped. In the event that broadcast frames are being  
suppressed, multicast and unicast frames continue to be switched.  
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1.4.4  
Port Redirect Function  
The port redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a  
troubleshooting tool used to map traffic from a single source port or  
multiple source ports to a destination port(s) within the chassis. This  
feature functions at the bit level, which allows all packets, including those  
with errors, to be copied and sent to an analyzer or RMON probe. The  
analyzer or RMON probe will see the data as if it is directly connected to  
the LAN segment of the source port(s).  
1.4.5  
SmartTrunk  
SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’  
terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology  
provides an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate,  
multiple physical links together to scale the backbone bandwidth beyond  
the limitations of a single link. All links are user-configurable so  
administrators can scale the backbone bandwidth by adding SmartTrunk  
links. The SmartTrunk benefits are as follows:  
All purchased bandwidth is used.  
Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.  
Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for  
maximum flexibility.  
For more information about SmartTrunk, refer to the Cabletron Systems  
SmartTrunk User’s Guide.  
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Optional Features  
1.4.6  
Additional Local Management Functions  
Local Management also allows the following tasks to be performed:  
Manage any module installed in the 6C105 via a single terminal  
connection.  
Assign an IP address and subnet mask to the 6H122-08 and 6C105  
chassis.  
Select a default gateway.  
Designate workstations to receive SNMP traps from the 6H122-08 and  
6C105 chassis.  
Configure module specific SNMP MIB objects including the IETF  
Bridge MIB objects.  
Chapter 5 provides detailed information about Local Management of the  
6H122-08, the optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules and the 6C105  
chassis.  
1.5  
OPTIONAL FEATURES  
For 6H122-08 users, the optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules provide  
the ability to select fiber optic ports or add more Twisted Pair ports. The  
Fast Ethernet Interface Modules are listed in Table 1-1.  
Table 1-1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules  
P/N  
Description  
Application  
Supports Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair  
(UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85  
and 111 ohms.  
Uses RJ45  
connector  
FE-100TX  
Uses SC  
connector  
FE-100FX  
FE-100F3  
Supports multimode fiber optic cabling.  
Supports single mode fiber optic cabling.  
Uses SC  
connector  
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DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS  
The following conventions are used throughout this document:  
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Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid  
damage to the equipment.  
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CAUTION  
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that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical  
hazard.  
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Getting Help  
1.7  
GETTING HELP  
For additional support related to this device or document, contact the  
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center:  
http://www.cabletron.com/  
World Wide Web  
For technical support, select Service and Support  
Phone  
(603) 332-9400  
Internet mail  
FTP  
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To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the  
Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following  
email address: [email protected]  
Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.  
Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the  
following information ready:  
Your Cabletron Systems service contract number  
A description of the failure  
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem  
(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)  
The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems  
products in the network  
A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)  
Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)  
The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a  
recurring problem, etc.)  
Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers  
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RELATED MANUALS  
The following manuals may help the user to setup and manage the  
6H122-08:  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-F6 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-W6 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-W84 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-W87 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems HSIM-G01/G09 User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems Ethernet Technology Guide  
Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide  
Cabletron Systems Port Based VLAN User’s Guide  
Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide  
These manuals can be obtained from the World Wide Web in Adobe  
Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:  
http://www.cabletron.com/  
All documentation for the Cabletron Systems SecureFast VLAN  
Manager software is contained on the VLAN Manager  
NOTE  
CD-ROM.  
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CHAPTER 2  
Before installing the 6H122-08 or Fast Ethernet Interface Modules  
(FE-100TX, FE-100FX, or FE-100F3), review the requirements and  
specifications referred to in this chapter concerning the following:  
SmartTrunk (Section 2.1)  
10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.2)  
100BASE-TX Twisted Pair Network (Section 2.3)  
100BASE-FX Fiber Optic Network (Section 2.4)  
The network installation must meet the guidelines to ensure satisfactory  
performance of this equipment. Failure to follow the guidelines may  
produce poor network performance.  
The Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide and SmartTrunk User’s  
Guide, referred to in the following sections, can be found on  
NOTE  
the Cabletron Systems World Wide Web  
site: http://www.cabletron.com/  
2.1  
SmartTrunk  
To connect the 6H122-08 to a network so it can take advantage of the  
SmartTrunk feature, there are certain rules concerning port connections  
and configurations that must be followed for proper operation. Refer to  
the Cabletron Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional  
information.  
2.2  
10BASE-T NETWORK  
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to any of the 6H122-08 ports,  
ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the  
IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. Refer to the Cabletron Systems  
Cabling Guide for details.  
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2.3  
100BASE-TX NETWORK  
The six fixed ports of the 6H122-08, and an FE-100TX installed in ports 7  
or 8, provide an RJ45 connection that supports Category 5 UTP cabling  
with an impedance between 85 and 111 ohms. The device at the other end  
of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX Fast  
Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps.  
Refer to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details.  
The 6H122-08 is capable of operating at either 10 or 100 Mbps.  
The 6H122-08 can automatically sense the speed of the other  
NOTE  
device and adjusts its speed accordingly.  
2.4  
100BASE-FX FIBER OPTIC NETWORK  
Ports 7 and 8 of the 6H122-08 support the Cabletron Systems FE-100FX  
and FE-100F3 fiber optic interface modules. The device at the other end  
of the fiber optic segment must meet the 100BASE-FX Fast Ethernet  
network requirements to operate at 100 Mbps. Refer to the Cabletron  
Systems Cabling Guide for details.  
Multimode Mode Fiber Optic Cable Length  
The maximum multimode fiber optic cable length of a 100BASE-FX  
segment is covered in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide.  
Single Mode Fiber Cable Lengths  
The maximum single mode fiber optic length of a 100BASE-FX segment  
may be no more than 5 km between Data Terminal Equipment (DTE to  
DTE) in half duplex mode or 20 km (DTE to DTE) in full duplex mode.  
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INSTALLATION  
This chapter covers the following items:  
Unpacking the 6H122-08 (Section 3.2)  
Installing options (Section 3.3)  
Installing the 6H122-08 into the 6C105 chassis (Section 3.4).  
Connecting to the network (Section 3.5)  
Completing the installation (Section 3.6)  
3.1  
REQUIRED TOOLS  
A Phillips screwdriver is required to install the Fast Ethernet Interface  
Modules in the 6H122-08.  
3.2  
UNPACKING THE 6H122-08  
1. Open the box and remove the packing material protecting the module.  
2. Verify the contents of the carton as listed in Table 3-1.  
Table 3-1 Contents of 6H122-08 Carton  
Item  
Quantity  
6H122-08  
1
1
Manual Accessory Kit  
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3.3  
INSTALLING OPTIONS  
Install any optional equipment before proceeding to  
Section 3.4.  
NOTE  
If the 6H122-08 will be installed with an optional Fast Ethernet Interface  
Module refer to Appendix C for installation instructions.  
3.4  
INSTALLING THE 6H122-08 INTO THE 6C105  
CHASSIS  
Failure to observe static safety precautions could cause  
damage to the 6H122-08. Follow static safety handling rules  
and properly wear the antistatic wrist strap provided with the  
6C105 chassis.  
!
CAUTION  
Do not cut the non-conductive bag to remove the module.  
Damage could result from sharp objects contacting the board  
or components.  
!
CAUTION  
The 6H122-08 can be installed in any of the 5 slots that are available. To  
install a module, proceed as follows:  
1. Remove the blank panel covering the slot in which the module will be  
installed. All other slots must remain covered to ensure proper airflow  
and cooling. (Save the blank plate in the event you need to remove the  
module.)  
2. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box  
and packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped.)  
3. Locate the antistatic wrist strap shipped with the 6C105 chassis.  
Attach the antistatic wrist strap to your wrist and plug the cable from  
the antistatic wrist strap into the ESD grounding receptacle at the  
upper right corner of the 6C105.  
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4. Remove the module from the plastic bag. (Save the bag in the event  
the module must be reshipped.) Observe all precautions to prevent  
damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).  
5. Examine the module for damage. If any damage exists, DO NOT  
install the module. Immediately contact the Cabletron Systems Global  
Call Center.  
To prevent damaging the backplane connectors in the following  
step, take care that the module slides in straight and properly  
engages the backplane connectors.  
!
CAUTION  
In the following step, ensure that the top plastic locking tab  
lines up with the desired slot number located on the front panel  
NOTE  
of the chassis. Refer to Figure 3-1.  
6. Locate the slot guides that line up with the number of the slot in which  
the module will be installed. Install the module in the chassis by  
aligning the module circuit card between the upper and lower metal  
rail guides of the desired slot, sliding it into the chassis, and locking  
down the top and bottom plastic locking tabs, as shown in Figure 3-1.  
Take care that the module slides in straight and properly engages the  
backplane connectors.  
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Slot Number  
Plastic Locking Tab  
3
4
5
PS1  
PS2  
1
2
FAST ENET  
6E122-08  
RESET  
CPU  
COM  
100 Mbs  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1X  
2X  
3X  
4X  
5X  
6X  
7
8
2159-01  
2159-02  
Metal Back-Panel  
Circuit Card  
Card Guides  
Plastic  
Locking Tab  
Figure 3-1 Installing an Interface Module  
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3.5  
CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK  
This section provides the procedures for connecting Twisted Pair and fiber  
optic segments from the network or other devices to the 6H122-08.  
Ports 1 through 6 on the 6H122-08 have RJ45 connectors for Twisted Pair  
Fast Ethernet Interface Modules. The FE-100TX has an RJ45 connector  
for a Twisted Pair cable connection. The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have  
Refer to Section 3.5.1 to make Twisted Pair connections to ports 1  
through 6.  
Refer to Section 3.5.2 to make a Twisted Pair connection to an FE-100TX  
in port slot 7 or 8.  
Refer to Section 3.5.3 to make a fiber optic cable connection to an  
FE-100FX or FE-100F3 in port slot 7 or 8.  
3.5.1  
Connecting Twisted Pair Cables to Ports 1  
Through 6  
Ports 1 through 6 of the 6H122-08 are 10/100 ports with internal  
crossovers. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable.  
When connecting networking devices, such as another bridge, repeater, or  
router, use a crossover cable.  
Connect a Twisted Pair segment to the 6H122-08 as follows:  
1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is  
powered ON.  
2. Connect the Twisted Pair segment to the 6H122-08 by inserting the  
RJ45 connector on the Twisted Pair segment into the desired RJ45 port  
(Ports 1 through 6) shown in Figure 3-2.  
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RX (Receive) LED Column  
100 Mbs  
1
2
3
4
5
6
1X  
2X  
3X  
4X  
5X  
6X  
2159-03  
Figure 3-2 6H122-08 Twisted Pair Connection  
3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is ON  
and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps  
until it is on:  
a. Verify that the device at the other end of the Twisted Pair segment  
is ON and connected to the segment.  
b. Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the Twisted Pair segment have  
the proper pinouts (Figure 3-3) and check the cable for continuity.  
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TO  
TO  
10BASE-T Device Port  
SmartSwitch RJ45 Port  
RX+  
RX–  
RX+  
RX–  
1
2
1
2
NOTE:  
RX+/RX– and TX+/TX–  
must share a common  
color pair.  
TX+  
TX–  
TX+  
TX–  
3
6
3
6
RJ45 to RJ45  
2159_04  
Figure 3-3 Cable Pinouts - (RJ45) Crossover Cable  
c. Ensure that the Twisted Pair connection meets the dB loss and  
cable specifications outlined in Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide.  
Refer to Section 1.8, Related Manuals, for information on  
obtaining this document.  
If a link is not established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call  
Center. Refer to Section 1.7, for details.  
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 above, until all connections have been made.  
3.5.2  
Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the  
FE-100TX  
An FE-100-TX installed in port 7 and/or 8 has an internal crossover  
switch. When connecting a workstation, use a straight-through cable and  
set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module crossover switch shown in  
Figure 3-4 to the crossed over position marked with X. When connecting  
networking devices, such as another bridge, repeater, or router, use a  
straight-through cable and set the Fast Ethernet Interface Module  
crossover switch shown in Figure 3-4 to the not crossed over position,  
marked with =.  
A schematic of a crossover cable is shown in Figure 3-3. If the wires do  
not cross over, use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross over  
the RJ45 port. Figure 3-4 shows how to properly set the FE-100TX  
crossover switch.  
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Position X  
(crossed over)  
Position =  
(not crossed over)  
1. RX+  
2. RX-  
3. TX+  
4. NC  
5. NC  
6. TX-  
7. NC  
8. NC  
5. NC  
6. RX-  
7. NC  
8. NC  
1. TX+  
2. TX-  
3. RX+  
4. NC  
x
=
10  
100  
FE-100TX  
16651_05  
Figure 3-4 FE-100TX Crossover Switch  
Connect an FE-100TX to a Twisted Pair segment as follows:  
1. Ensure that the device connected to the other end of the segment is  
powered ON.  
2. Connect the Twisted Pair segment to the module by inserting its RJ45  
connector into the RJ45 port on the module shown in Figure 3-4.  
3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on  
(flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off,  
perform the following steps until it is on:  
a. Verify that the device at the other end of the Twisted Pair segment  
is powered up.  
b. Verify that the RJ45 connector on the Twisted Pair segment has  
the proper pinouts.  
c. Check the cable for continuity.  
cable specifications outlined in Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide.  
Refer to Section 1.8, Related Manuals, for information on  
obtaining this document.  
e. Confirm that the crossover switch is in the correct position.  
If a link is not established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call  
Center. Refer to Section 1.7, for details.  
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3.5.3  
Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the  
FE-100FX and FE-100F3  
The FE-100FX and FE-100F3 have an SC style network port (see  
Figure 3-5). Cabletron Systems supplies fiber optic cable that uses SC  
style connectors that are keyed to ensure proper crossing over of the  
transmit and receive fibers.  
An odd number of crossovers (preferably one) must be  
maintained between devices so that the transmit port of one  
NOTES  
device is connected to the receive port of the other device and  
vice versa.  
If the fiber optic cable being used has SC style connectors that  
do not resemble MIC style connectors, or has SC connectors  
on one end and a different type on the other, such as ST  
connectors, ensure that the proper crossing over occurs.  
Fiber Optic Network Connection  
To connect an FE-100FX or FE100-F3 to the network, perform the  
following steps:  
1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the  
applicable port on the module and from the ends of the connectors.  
Leave the protective rubber covers in place when the  
connectors are not in use to prevent contamination.  
NOTE  
The FE-100F3 uses Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical  
instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical  
instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When  
viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from  
the network adapter.  
!
CAUTION  
Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and do not let  
the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants.  
Contamination of the ends causes problems in data  
transmissions. If the ends become contaminated, blow the  
surfaces with a canned duster. A fiber port cleaning swab  
saturated with optical-grade isopropyl alcohol may also be used  
to clean the ends.  
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2. Insert one end of the SC connector into the FE-100FX or FE-100F3  
installed in the 6H122-08. See Figure 3-5.  
3. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the SC connector to the  
other device.  
8
7
RX LED  
2159-06  
Figure 3-5 FE-100FX and FE-100F3 Port  
4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RX LED is on  
(flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RX LED is off  
and the TX LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps  
until it is on:  
The port RX LED flashes green and amber during bootup.  
NOTE  
a. Check that the power is turned on for the device at the other end of  
the link.  
applicable port on the 6H122-08 and the fiber optic device at the  
other end of the fiber optic link segment.  
c. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications  
outlined in the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide.  
If a link has not been established, contact the Cabletron Systems Global  
Call Center. Refer to Section 1.7, for details.  
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3.6  
COMPLETING THE INSTALLATION  
After installing the 6H122-08 and any optional Fast Ethernet Interface  
Modules the module is now ready to be set up through Local  
Management. Refer to Chapter 5 to configure the module and 6C105  
chassis.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
This chapter provides information concerning the following:  
Using the LANVIEW diagnostic and status monitoring system  
Troubleshooting network and module operational problems  
Using the RESET button  
4.1  
USING LANVIEW  
The 6H122-08 uses Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and  
status monitoring system called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs  
(Figure 4-1) allow quick observation of the network status to aid in the  
diagnosing of network problems. Refer to Table 4-1 for a description of  
the LEDs.  
For a functional description of the LANVIEW LED on the optional Fast  
Ethernet Interface Module (FE-100TX), refer to Section 4.2.  
The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the LED  
definition tables of this chapter indicate the following:  
NOTE  
Flashing indicates an irregular LED pulse.  
Blinking indicates a steady LED pulse, (50% on/off).  
Solid indicates a steady LED light. No pulsing.  
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FAST ENET  
6H122-08  
RESET  
CPU  
COM  
CPU LED  
100 Mbps  
1
2
10/100 Mbps Operation  
3
4
5
6
Receive (RX)  
Transmit (TX)  
1X  
2X  
3X  
4X  
5X  
6X  
Receive (RX)  
Transmit (TX)  
7
8
2159-07  
Figure 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs  
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Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs  
State Recommended Action  
Power up chassis.  
LED  
Color  
Off  
Power off.  
Blinking. Hardware  
Contact the Cabletron  
failure has occurred.  
Systems Global Call Center.  
Red  
Solid. Resetting,  
normal power up reset.  
No action.  
Contact the Cabletron  
Systems Global Call Center.  
CPU  
Blinking. Crippled.  
Amber  
Green  
Solid. Testing.  
No action.  
No action.  
Solid. Functional.  
Amber  
and  
Green  
Booting. Blinks amber  
and green while  
booting.  
No action.  
No error.  
No link. No activity or  
port in Standby. Port  
enabled or disabled.  
Off  
Solid. Port enabled,  
link, no activity.  
No error.  
No error.  
No error.  
Green  
Blinking. Port  
disabled, link.  
RX  
Flashing. Port  
enabled, link, activity.  
Amber  
Red  
Contact the Cabletron  
Systems Global Call Center  
for assistance.  
Diagnostic failure.  
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Table 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs (Continued)  
State Recommended Action  
LED  
Color  
Port enabled, and no  
activity.  
Off  
No action.  
Flashing. Indicates  
Green  
Amber  
activity. Rate indicates No action.  
data rate.  
Port may be disabled due to  
Blinking. Port in  
standby, link.  
Spanning Tree. Check network  
design and eliminate any  
unnecessary loops.  
TX  
Flashing. Indicates  
collision rate.  
No action.  
Red  
Contact Cabletron Systems  
Global Call Center for  
assistance.  
Solid. Diagnostic  
Failure.  
Table 4-2 Port 1-6 10/100 LED Indications  
LED  
Color  
Description  
No Link or no cable attached. There is a  
link and the port is operating at 10 Mbps  
operation.  
Off  
10/100  
Green  
Link. Port is operating at 100 Mbps.  
4.2  
FE-100TX LED  
The optional FE-100TX for the 6H122-08 has one LED labeled 10/100.  
The 10/100 LED together with the receive LED allows the user to  
determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet  
Interface Module. The 10/100 LED and the Receive (RX) LED are shown  
in Figure 4-2. Table 4-3 provides a functional description of the  
FE-100TX LED when the RX LED is on or off, respectively.  
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10  
100  
LED  
=
x
10  
100  
Receive  
(RX) LED  
FE-100TX  
7
8
Figure 4-2 FE-100TX LED  
A link exists if the associated port (port 7 or 8) Receive (RX)  
LED is on. No link exists if the associated port (port 7 or 8)  
Receive (RX) LED is off.  
NOTE  
Table 4-3 FE-100TX LED Indications  
LED  
Color  
Description  
No link or no cable attached. FE-100TX is  
forced or Auto-Negotiates to 10 Mbps  
operation.  
Off  
10/100  
Green  
FE-100TX is operating at 100 Mbps.  
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4.3  
TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST  
If the 6H122-08 is not working properly, refer to Table 4-4 for a checklist  
of possible problems, causes, and recommended actions to resolve the  
problem.  
Table 4-4 Troubleshooting Checklist  
Problem  
Possible Cause  
Recommended Action  
Check the proper  
Loss of Power to the 6C105 connection of the power  
chassis.  
cable and its access to a  
live outlet.  
All LEDs are OFF.  
The 6H122-08 not properly  
installed.  
Check the installation.  
Press ENTER (RETURN)  
(may take up to four times).  
Autobaud enabled.  
No Local  
Management  
Password screen.  
Terminal setup is not  
correct.  
Refer to Chapter 5 for  
proper setup procedures.  
Improper console cable  
pinouts.  
Refer to Appendix A for  
proper console port pinouts.  
Refer to Section 5.8  
for Community Names  
Table setup.  
Improper Community  
Names Table.  
Cannot contact the  
6H122-08 from  
in-band  
Refer to Section 5.15.1 for  
IP address assignment  
procedure.  
The 6H122-08 does not  
have an IP address.  
management.  
Port is disabled.  
No link to device.  
Enable port.  
Check link to device.  
Port(s) goes into  
standby for no  
apparent reason.  
The 6H122-08 detects a  
looped condition.  
Review network design and  
delete unnecessary loops.  
User parameters  
(IP address,  
Mode switch (7), NVRAM  
Reset, was changed  
Device and  
Module name,  
etc.) are lost when the RESET button, causing  
the 6H122-08 is  
powered down or  
the front panel  
RESET button is  
pressed.  
sometime before either  
cycling power or pressing  
Reenter the lost parameters  
as necessary. Call the  
Cabletron Systems Global  
Cal Center if problem  
continues.  
the user-entered  
parameters to reset to  
factory default settings.  
Clear NVRAM was set  
through Local Management.  
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4.4  
USING THE RESET BUTTON  
The RESET button located near the upper plastic locking tab of the  
module (refer to Figure 4-3) resets the 6H122-08 processor without  
affecting the NVRAM.  
Pressing the RESET button resets the device, and all current  
switching being performed by the module is halted. A module  
downtime of up to two minutes will result from this action.  
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CAUTION  
FAST ENET  
6H122-08  
Reset Button  
2159-09  
Figure 4-3 RESET Button  
To reset the 6H122-08 processor, press and release the RESET button.  
The module processor goes through a reset process of approximately 20  
seconds. Additional downtime may be added as the module reenters the  
network.  
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LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access  
6H122-08 Local Management. It also explains how to use the Local  
Management screens and commands.  
5.1  
OVERVIEW  
Local Management for the 6H122-08 consists of a series of management  
screens that allow the management of the module, the attached segments  
and the 6C105 chassis. The management screens allow the user to  
perform the following tasks:  
Manage any interface module in the chassis via a connection to a  
single interface module.  
Assign IP addresses and subnet masks to the 6H122-08 module, and  
the 6C105 chassis.  
Control access to the 6H122-08 module and the 6C105 chassis by  
establishing community names.  
Download a new image of operating software.  
Designate which Network Management Workstations receive SNMP  
traps from the 6H122-08 module, and the 6C105 chassis.  
Monitor the environmental status of the 6C105 chassis.  
View switch, interface, and RMON statistics.  
Assign ports to operate in standard or full duplex mode.  
Enable trunking of ports to perform load sharing.  
Configure the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules of the 6H122-08.  
There are three ways to access Local Management:  
Locally using a VT type terminal connected to the COM port of the  
6H122-08.  
Remotely using a VT type terminal connected through a modem.  
In-band through a Telnet connection.  
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5.2  
LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD  
CONVENTIONS  
All key names appear as capital letters in this manual. Table 5-1 explains  
the keyboard conventions and the key functions that are used.  
Table 5-1 Keyboard Conventions  
Key  
Function  
These are selection keys that perform the same  
Local Management function. For example, “Press  
ENTER” means that you can press either ENTER  
or RETURN, unless this manual specifically  
instructs you otherwise.  
ENTER Key  
RETURN Key  
This key allows an escape from a Local  
Management screen without saving changes. For  
example, “Press ESC twice” means the ESC key  
must be pressed quickly two times.  
ESCAPE (ESC) Key  
These keys cycle through selections in some Local  
Management fields. Use the SPACE bar to cycle  
forward through selections and use BACKSPACE  
to cycle backward through selections.  
SPACE bar  
BACKSPACE Key  
These are navigation keys. Use the UP-ARROW,  
DOWN-ARROW, LEFT-ARROW, and  
RIGHT-ARROW keys to move the screen cursor.  
For example, “Use the arrow keys” means to press  
whichever arrow key moves the cursor to the  
desired field on the Local Management screen.  
Arrow Keys  
This key decreases values from a Local  
Management increment field. For example, “Press  
[]” means to press the minus sign key.  
[] Key  
The DEL (Delete) key removes characters from a  
Local Management field. For example, “Press DEL”  
means to press the Delete key.  
DEL Key  
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5.3  
MANAGEMENT TERMINAL SETUP  
Use one of the following systems to access Local Management:  
An IBM or compatible PC running a VT series emulation software  
package  
A Digital Equipment Corporation VT100 type terminal  
A VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital  
Equipment Corporation VT100 series  
A remote VT100 type terminal via a modem connection  
In-band via a Telnet connection  
5.3.1  
Console Cable Connection  
Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 6C105 chassis to attach the  
management terminal to the COM port as shown in Figure 5-1.  
Connect an IBM PC or compatible device, running the VT terminal  
emulation, to the 6H122-08 as follows:  
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable (supplied in the  
kit) to the COM port on the 6H122-08.  
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the  
RJ45-to-DB9 adapter (supplied in the kit).  
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 adapter to the PC communications port.  
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RJ45 COM Port  
FAST ENET  
6H122-08  
1
2
3
4
5
ETHERNET  
6E122-08  
RESET  
CPU  
RESET  
COM  
100 Mbs  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CPU  
1X  
2X  
3X  
4X  
5X  
6X  
100 Mbs  
1
2
7
8
2159-10  
UTP Cable with  
RJ45 Connectors  
RJ45-to-DB9  
PC Adapter to PC  
Figure 5-1 Management Terminal Connection  
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5.3.2  
Connecting an Uninterruptible Power Supply  
If the 6C105 chassis is connected to an American Power Conversion  
(APC) Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for protection from a loss of  
power, a connection from the COM port of a module to the UPS can be  
made to monitor the status of the UPS. To use the COM port for this  
purpose, it must be reconfigured to support the UPS application. This  
interface module. Section 5.15.11, Configuring the COM Port, provides  
detailed instructions on configuring the COM port for UPS applications.  
Refer to the UPS documentation for details on how to access the status  
information.  
Use the Console Cable Kit provided with the 6C105 chassis to attach the  
UPS to the module COM port as shown in Figure 5-2.  
Connect the UPS device to the COM port of the 6H122-08 as follows:  
1. Connect the RJ45 connector at one end of the cable to the COM port  
on the 6H122-08.  
2. Plug the RJ45 connector at the other end of the cable into the  
RJ45-to-DB9 male (UPS) adapter, Cabletron Systems Part No.  
9372066.  
3. Connect the RJ45-to-DB9 male (UPS) adapter to the female DB9 port  
on the rear of the UPS device (refer to the particular UPS device’s user  
instructions for more specific information about the monitoring  
connection).  
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RJ45 COM Port  
FAST ENET  
6H122-08  
1
2
3
4
5
ETHERNET  
6E122-08  
RESET  
CPU  
RESET  
COM  
100 Mbs  
1
2
3
4
5
6
CPU  
1X  
2X  
3X  
4X  
5X  
6X  
100 Mbs  
1
2
7
8
2159-10  
UTP Cable with  
RJ45 Connectors  
RJ45-to-DB9  
PC Adapter  
DB9 Port  
UPS Device  
Figure 5-2 Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)  
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5.3.3  
Management Terminal Setup Parameters  
Table 5-2 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.  
Table 5-2 VT Terminal Setup  
Display Setup Menu  
Columns ->  
Controls ->  
Auto Wrap ->  
Scroll ->  
80 Columns  
Interpret Controls  
No Auto Wrap  
Jump Scroll  
Text Cursor ->  
Cursor Style ->  
Cursor  
Underline Cursor Style  
General Setup Menu  
Mode ->  
VT100, 7 Bit Controls  
VT100ID  
Normal Cursor Keys  
UPSS DEC Supplemental  
ID number ->  
Cursor Keys ->  
Power Supply ->  
Communications Setup Menu  
Transmit ->  
Receive ->  
XOFF ->  
2400, 4800, 9600, 19200  
Receive=Transmit  
XOFF at 64  
Bits ->  
8 bits  
Parity ->  
No Parity  
Stop Bit ->  
Local Echo ->  
Port ->  
Transmit ->  
Auto Answerback ->  
1 Stop Bit  
No Local Echo  
DEC-423, Data Leads Only  
Limited Transmit  
No Auto Answerback  
Keyboard Setup Menu  
Keys ->  
Auto Repeat ->  
Keyclick ->  
Typewriter Keys  
any option  
any option  
Margin Bell ->  
Warning Bell ->  
Margin Bell  
Warning Bell  
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Telnet Connections  
Once the module or chassis has a valid IP address, the user can establish a  
Telnet session with Local Management from any TCP/IP based node on  
the network. Telnet connections to the 6H122-08 require the community  
name passwords assigned at the SNMP Community Names screen of  
either the 6C105 chassis, or the module. For additional information about  
community names, refer to Section 5.8. Refer to the instructions included  
with the Telnet application for information about establishing a Telnet  
session.  
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5.4  
ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Access to Local Management is controlled through the Password screen,  
Figure 5-3. Whenever a connection is made to the 6H122-08 the  
Password screen displays. Before continuing, the user must enter a  
password which is compared to the previously stored passwords. The  
level of access allowed the user depends on the password. To set or  
change passwords refer to Section 5.8. The following steps describe the  
procedure to access Local Management.  
1. Turn on the terminal. Press ENTER (this may take up to four times,  
because the COM port of the 6H122-08 auto-senses the baud rate of  
the terminal) until the 6C105 Local Management Password screen,  
Figure 5-3, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
CABLETRON Systems, Incorporated  
P.O.Box 5005  
Rochester, NH 03866-5005 USA  
(603) 332-9400  
(c) Copyright CABLETRON Systems, Inc, 1997  
Enter Password:  
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Figure 5-3 The Local Management Chassis/Module Password Screen  
2. Enter the Password and press ENTER. The default Super-User access  
password is “public” or press ENTER.  
The User’s password is one of the community names specified  
in the SNMP Community Names screen. Access to certain  
NOTE  
Local Management capabilities depends on the degree of  
access accorded that community name. Refer to Section 5.8.  
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If an invalid password is entered, the terminal beeps and the cursor  
returns to the beginning of the password entry field.  
Entering a valid password causes the associated access level to display  
at the bottom of the screen and the Main Menu screen to appear.  
If no activity occurs for several minutes, the Password screen  
reappears and the session ends.  
5.4.1  
Navigating Local Management Screens  
The 6H122-08 Local Management application consists of a series of  
menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items  
from the menu screens.  
The 6H122-08 supports three modes of switch operation. The switching  
modes are as follows:  
802.1D SWITCHING (IEEE 802.1D switching)  
802.1Q SWITCHING (802.1Q port based VLANs)  
SECURE FAST VLAN (Cabletron Systems SecureFast Switching)  
which screens are supported in each of the three available  
switching modes.  
NOTE  
The switch operational mode may be set in either the Chassis  
Configuration screen (Section 5.7), or the General Configuration screen  
of the module (Section 5.15). Depending on the Operational Mode set for  
the module, the hierarchy of Local Management screens differs as shown  
in Figure 5-4, Figure 5-7, and Figure 5-8. Refer to the appropriate figure  
that relates to the Operational Mode that will be set for the module to see  
the applicable Local Management screen hierarchy.  
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General Configuration  
Chassis  
Menu  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Chassis Environmental  
Port Redirect Function  
Password  
Module  
Configuration  
Menu  
General Configuration  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Main  
Menu  
Switch Configuration  
Ethernet Interface Configuration  
SmartTrunk Configuration  
System  
Resources  
Module Specific  
Configuration Menu  
Module  
Menu  
Switch Statistics  
Module  
Statistics  
Menu  
Interface Statistics  
Flash Download  
Port Redirect  
Function  
RMON Statistics  
Broadcast  
Suppression  
Network Tools  
Figure 5-4 802.1D Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy  
General Configuration  
Chassis  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Menu  
Chassis Environmental  
802.1Q VLAN Configuration  
Password  
Module  
Configuration  
Menu  
General Configuration  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Main  
Menu  
Switch Configuration  
Ethernet Interface Configuration  
SmartTrunk Configuration  
System  
Resources  
Module Specific  
Configuration Menu  
Module  
Menu  
Switch Statistics  
Module  
Statistics  
Menu  
Interface Statistics  
Flash Download  
RMON Statistics  
Broadcast  
Suppression  
Network Tools  
802.1Q VLAN  
Configuration  
Figure 5-5 802.1Q Switching Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy  
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Chassis  
Menu  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Chassis Environmental  
Password  
Module  
Configuration  
Menu  
General Configuration  
SNMP Community Names  
SNMP Traps  
Main  
Menu  
Ethernet Interface Configuration  
System  
Resources  
Module Specific  
Configuration Menu  
Module  
Menu  
Module  
Statistics  
Menu  
Interface Statistics  
RMON Statistics  
Flash Download  
Network Tools  
Figure 5-6 SecureFast VLAN Mode, LM Screen Hierarchy  
5.4.2  
Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items  
Select items on a menu screen by performing the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item.  
2. Press ENTER. The selected menu item displays on the screen.  
5.4.3  
Exiting Local Management Screens  
There are two ways to exit Local Management (LM).  
Using the Exit Command  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the EXIT command at the bottom of  
the Local Management screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The Chassis Main Menu screen displays and the  
session ends.  
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Using the Return Command  
To exit a Local Management using the RETURN command, proceed as  
follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom  
of the Local Management screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management  
hierarchy displays.  
The user can also exit Local Management screens by pressing  
ESC twice. This exit method does not warn about unsaved  
NOTE  
changes and all unsaved changes will be lost.  
3. Exit from 6H122-08 Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2  
until the Chassis Main Menu screen displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom  
of the Chassis Main Menu screen.  
5. Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends.  
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5.5  
THE MAIN MENU SCREEN  
The Main Menu Screen is the access point for all Local Management  
screens for the module and the 6C105 chassis. Figure 5-7 shows the Main  
Menu screen.  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Main Menu  
CHASSIS  
MODULES  
EXIT  
2159-13  
The following explains each Main Menu screen selection as shown in  
Figure 5-7:  
CHASSIS  
shown in Figure 5-8, that is used to configure the 6C105 chassis, access  
current chassis power supply and environmental status, and to configure  
IEEE 802.1Q VLANs.  
Access the Chassis Configuration screen by using the arrow keys to  
highlight the CHASSIS menu item and pressing ENTER. The Chassis  
Configuration screen displays. Proceed to Section 5.6.  
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Chassis Menu Screen  
MODULES  
The MODULES menu item provides access to the Module Selection  
screen that is used to select individual modules in the chassis for  
management purposes.  
Access the Module Selection screen by using the arrow keys to highlight  
the MODULES menu item and pressing ENTER. The Module Selection  
screen displays. Proceed to Section 5.12.  
5.6  
CHASSIS MENU SCREEN  
The Chassis Menu screen, Figure 5-8, provides access to Local  
Management screens that allow you to configure and monitor operating  
parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps, monitor  
the 6C105 environmental status, perform port redirect functions, and to  
configure the 6C105 for IEEE 802.1Q operation.  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Chassis Menu  
CHASSIS CONFIGURATION  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES  
SNMP TRAPS  
CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION  
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-8 Chassis Menu Screen  
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The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Chassis  
Menu screen.  
CHASSIS CONFIGURATION  
The Chassis Configuration screen allows the user to configure operating  
parameters for the 6C105 chassis. For details, refer to Section 5.7.  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES  
The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to enter new,  
device management operation. Access is limited based on the password  
level of the user. For details, refer to Section 5.8.  
SNMP TRAPS  
table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community  
names. For details, refer to Section 5.9.  
CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL  
The Chassis Environmental screen provides access to chassis power  
supply status, power supply redundancy status and chassis fan tray status.  
For details, refer to Section 5.10.  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION  
The Port Redirect Function screen allows the user to redirect traffic from  
one or multiple modules and ports in the chassis to a specific destination  
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION  
This menu item will only display if one or more modules installed the  
chassis have been configured to operate as IEEE 802.1Q switches. When  
selected, this menu item opens the VLAN Main Menu screen. For details,  
refer to the Cabletron Systems Port Based VLAN User’s Guide.  
Section 5.7.7, Setting the Operational Mode, describes how to  
configure the modules to function as 802.1Q switches.  
5.7  
CHASSIS CONFIGURATION SCREEN  
The Chassis Configuration screen, Figure 5-9, allows the user to set the  
chassis date and time, IP address and Subnet Mask, the operational mode  
of all modules installed in the chassis, and to view the chassis uptime.  
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Chassis Configuration Screen  
Access the Chassis Configuration screen from the Chassis Menu screen  
by using the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS CONFIGURATION  
menu item and pressing ENTER. The Chassis Configuration screen,  
Figure 5-9, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Chassis Configuration  
MAC Address:  
IP Address:  
00-00-ID-00-00-00  
0.0.0.0  
Chassis Date:  
10/11/97  
14:23:00  
30 sec.  
15 min.  
Chassis Time:  
Subnet Mask:  
0.0.0.0  
Screen Refresh Time:  
Screen Lockout Time:  
Chassis Uptime XX D XX H XX M  
Operational Mode: [802.1D SWITCHING]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-9 Chassis Configuration Screen  
The following briefly explains each Chassis Configuration screen field:  
MAC Address (Read-Only)  
IP Address (Modifiable)  
This field allows the IP address to be set for the 6C105 chassis. If an IP  
address is assigned to the 6C105 chassis all the interface modules  
installed in the chassis can be managed via this IP address, eliminating the  
need to assign an IP address to each interface module. To set the IP  
address, refer to Section 5.7.1.  
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Subnet Mask (Modifiable)  
When a valid IP address is assigned, the Subnet Mask field  
NOTE  
automatically enters the default mask that corresponds with  
class of IP entered in the IP Address field. Some firmware  
revisions do support changing the chassis subnet mask from  
the default value. Refer to your Release Notes to ensure that  
the Subnet Mask is a modifiable field.  
Displays the subnet mask for the chassis. A subnet mask “masks out” the  
network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the  
network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the  
network or subnetwork address, or to 0 if the corresponding bit identifies  
the host. The 6C105 chassis automatically uses the default subnet mask  
that corresponds to the IP class that was entered in the IP address field.  
value.  
Chassis Date (Modifiable)  
Contains a value that the chassis recognizes as the current date. When the  
chassis date is modified and saved all interface modules installed in the  
chassis are set to this date. To set a new chassis date, refer to  
Section 5.7.3.  
Chassis Time (Modifiable)  
Contains a value that the chassis recognizes as the current time. When the  
chassis time is modified and saved, all interface modules installed in the  
chassis are set to this time. To enter a new time, refer to Section 5.7.4.  
Screen Refresh Time (Modifiable)  
Contains the rate at which the screens are updated. This setting  
determines how frequently (in seconds) information is updated on the  
screen. To enter a new update time, refer to Section 5.7.5.  
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Screen Lockout Time (Modifiable)  
application displays a module’s screen while awaiting input or action  
from a user. For example, if the number 5 is entered in this field, the user  
has up to five minutes to respond to each of the specified module’s Local  
Management screens. In this example, after five minutes of “idleness” (no  
input or action), the terminal “beeps” five times, the Local Management  
application terminates the session, and the display returns to the Password  
screen. To enter a new lockout time, refer to Section 5.7.6.  
Chassis Uptime (Read-Only)  
Displays the total time the chassis has been operating. The chassis uptime  
is based on which interface module installed in the chassis has been  
operating for the longest period of time.  
Operational Mode (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to set all the modules in the chassis to operate as  
traditional switches (802.1D SWITCHING option), or as IEEE 802.1Q  
switches (802.1Q SWITCHING option).  
In 802.1D SWITCHING mode, the 6 ports located on the front panel, and  
each Fast Ethernet Interface Module are bridged to each other.  
When the operational mode is set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, the 6H122-08  
acts as an IEEE 802.1Q switch. The module is able to increase its  
switching functionality by creating and maintaining port based Virtual  
LANs (VLANs).  
For details on how to select the Operational Mode, refer to Section 5.7.7.  
5.7.1  
Setting the IP Address  
To set the IP address, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field.  
2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation  
(DDN) format.  
For example: 134.141.79.120  
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3. Press ENTER. If the IP address is a valid format, the cursor returns to  
the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event  
Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT  
ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and  
refreshes the IP address field with the previous value.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The “SAVED OK” message displays indicating that the  
changes have been saved to memory.  
5.7.2  
Setting the Subnet Mask  
If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the  
6C105 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the 6C105  
must be changed from its default.  
When a valid IP address is assigned, the Subnet Mask field  
automatically enters the default mask that corresponds with  
NOTE  
class of IP entered in the IP Address field. Some firmware  
revisions do support changing the chassis subnet mask from  
the default value. Refer to your Release Notes to ensure that  
the Subnet Mask is a modifiable field.  
To change the subnet mask from its default, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.  
2. Enter the subnet mask into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation  
(DDN) format.  
For example: 255.255.255.0  
3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the  
beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the Event  
Message Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT  
ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but  
it does refresh the Subnet Mask field with the previous value.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
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5.7.3  
Setting the Chassis Date  
The 6C105 is year 2000 compliant, so the Chassis Date may be set  
beyond the year 1999. To set the chassis date, perform the following  
steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Date field.  
2. Enter the date in an MM/DD/YYYY format.  
It is not necessary to add separators between month, day, and  
year numbers. For example, to set the date to 03/17/1997, type  
NOTE  
“03171997” in the Chassis Date field.  
3. Press ENTER to set the system calendar to the date in the input field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the date entered is a valid format, the Event Message Line at the top of  
the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local  
Management does not alter the current value, but it does refresh the  
Chassis Date field with the previous value.  
Upon saving the new chassis date, all interface modules  
installed in the chassis recognize the new value as the current  
NOTE  
date.  
5.7.4  
Setting the Chassis Time  
To set the chassis clock, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Chassis Time field.  
2. Enter the time in a 24-hour format, HH:MM:SS.  
When entering the time in the system time field, separators  
between hours, minutes, and seconds do not need to be added  
NOTE  
as long as each entry uses two numeric characters. For  
example, to set the time to 6:45 A.M., type “064500” in the  
Chassis Time field.  
3. Press ENTER to set the system clock to the time in the input field.  
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4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the time entered is a valid format, the Event Message Line at the top of  
the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local  
Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the Chassis  
Time field with the previous value.  
Upon saving the new chassis time, all interface modules  
installed in the chassis recognize the new value as the current  
NOTE  
time.  
5.7.5  
Entering a New Screen Refresh Time  
The screen refresh time is set from 3 to 99 seconds with a default of 3  
seconds. To set a new screen refresh time, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Refresh Time field.  
2. Enter a number from 3 to 99.  
3. Press ENTER to set the refresh time to the time entered in the input  
field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the Event Message  
Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not  
valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does  
refresh the Screen Refresh Time field with the previous value.  
5.7.6  
Setting the Screen Lockout Time  
The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of  
15 minutes. To set a new lockout time, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Lockout Time field.  
2. Enter a number from 1 to 30.  
3. Press ENTER to set the lockout time in the input field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
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If the time entered is within the 1 to 30 minutes range, the Event Message  
Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not  
valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does  
refresh the Screen Lockout Time field with the previous value.  
5.7.7  
Setting the Operational Mode  
To set the Operational Mode, proceed as follows:  
1. Use arrow keys to highlight the Operational Mode field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode,  
(802.1D SWITCHING or 802.1Q SWITCHING).  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The following warning screen displays:  
WARNING!  
YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE THE OPERATIONAL MODE FOR  
THE WHOLE CHASSIS. THIS WILL CAUSE ALL OF THE  
BOARDS IN THE CHASSIS TO REBOOT.  
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO SAVE THE NEW OPERATIONAL MODE?  
YES  
NO  
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Figure 5-10 Operational Mode Warning Screen  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER.  
The changes are saved, and all the modules installed in the chassis  
reboot.  
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If the 6H122-08 has been set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, refer to  
your Port Based VLAN User’s Guide to configure the devices  
for this type of operation.  
NOTE  
The Operational Mode field in the Chassis Configuration  
screen does not support the SECURE FASTVLAN operational  
mode. For the modules to function as SecureFast switches,  
they must have a unique IP addresses, and be configured to  
act as Standalone devices in terms of Local Management via  
the 6C105 chassis. Section 5.15.9 provides additional  
instructions and rules that must be met before configuring the  
modules as SecureFast switches.  
5.8  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN  
The SNMP Community Names menu item allows the user to set Local  
Management community names. Community names act as passwords to  
Local/Remote Management and provide security access to the 6C105.  
Access to the 6C105 is controlled by enacting any of three different levels  
of security authorization (read-only, read-write, and super-user).  
Super-User access gives the user full management privileges,  
allows existing passwords to be changed, and all modifiable  
NOTE  
MIB objects for the Cabletron Container MIB and Internet  
MIB-II to be edited.  
Access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Chassis Menu  
screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP COMMUNITY  
NAMES menu item and pressing ENTER. The SNMP Community  
Names screen, Figure 5-11, displays.  
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Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
SNMP Community Names  
Community Name  
Access Policy  
read-only  
public  
public  
public  
read-write  
super-user  
EXIT  
SAVE  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-11 The SNMP Community Names Screen  
The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field:  
Community Name (Modifiable)  
Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6C105  
management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to  
Local/Remote Management.  
Access Policy (Read-Only)  
Indicates the access accorded each community name. Possible selections  
are as follows:  
read-only  
This community name allows read-only access  
to the 6C105 MIB objects, and excludes access  
to security-protected fields of read-write or  
super-user authorization.  
read-write  
This community name allows read and write  
access to the 6C105 MIB objects, excluding  
security protected fields for super-user access  
only.  
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super-user  
This community name permits read-write  
access to the 6C105 MIB objects and allows the  
user to change all modifiable parameters  
including community names, IP addresses,  
traps, and SNMP objects.  
5.8.1  
Establishing Community Names  
The password used to access Local Management at the Password screen  
must have Super-User access in order to view and edit the SNMP  
Community Names screen. Using a password with read-only or  
read-write access does not allow the user to view or edit the SNMP  
Community Names screen.  
Any community name assigned in the SNMP Community  
Names screen is a password to its corresponding level of  
NOTE  
access to Local Management. The community name assigned  
Super-User access is the only one that gives the user complete  
access to Local Management.  
All passwords assigned in the 6C105 SNMP Community  
Names screen allow access to both the 6C105 Local  
NOTE  
Management screens, and the Local Management screens of  
the interface modules that are installed in the chassis. To  
configure the interface module to not allow access to the  
6C105 Local Management screens refer to Section 5.16.  
To establish community names, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field adjacent  
to the selected access level.  
2. Enter the password in the field (maximum 31 characters).  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to modify the other community names.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen and  
press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. The community  
names are saved to memory and their access modes implemented.  
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5.9  
SNMP TRAPS SCREEN  
Since the 6C105 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages to  
multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status changes.  
The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-12.  
Access the SNMP Traps screen from the Chassis Menu screen by using  
the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS menu item and pressing  
ENTER. The Chassis SNMP Traps screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
SNMP Traps  
Trap Destination  
0.0.0.0  
Trap Community Name  
public  
Enable Traps  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
EXIT  
SAVE  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-12 The SNMP Traps Screen  
The following explains each field of the SNMP Traps screen.  
Trap Destination (Modifiable)  
Indicates the IP address of the workstation to receive trap alarms. Up to  
eight different destinations can be defined.  
Trap Community Name (Modifiable)  
Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the  
Network Management Station with the associated IP address.  
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Enable Traps (Toggle)  
Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with  
the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO.  
5.9.1  
Configuring the Trap Table  
To configure the Trap table, proceed as follows:  
1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the appropriate Trap Destination  
field.  
2. Enter the IP Address of the workstation that is to receive traps. IP  
address entries must follow the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.79.121  
3. Press ENTER. If an invalid entry is entered “INVALID IP  
ENTERED” is displayed in the Event Message Line.  
4. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Trap Community Name field.  
Enter the community name.  
5. Press ENTER.  
6. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Enable Traps field. Press the  
SPACE bar to choose either YES (send alarms from the chassis to the  
workstation), or NO (prevent alarms from being sent).  
7. Using the arrow keys, highlight the SAVE command and press  
ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays on the screen.  
Exiting without saving causes a “NOT SAVED?” message to  
appear above the SAVE command. Edits will be lost if they are  
NOTE  
not saved before exiting.  
The designated workstations now receive traps from the 6C105.  
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5.10 CHASSIS ENVIRONMENTAL SCREEN  
The Chassis Environmental menu item allows the user to view chassis  
environmental information.  
Access the Chassis Environmental Information screen from the Chassis  
Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the CHASSIS  
ENVIRONMENTAL menu item and pressing ENTER. The Chassis  
Environmental Information screen, Figure 5-13, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Chassis Environmental Information  
Chassis Power Redundancy  
Power Supply #1 Status  
Power Supply #2 Status  
Chassis Fan Status  
Not Available  
Normal  
Not Installed  
Normal  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 5-13 Chassis Environmental Screen  
The following describes each of the Chassis Environmental Information  
screen fields.  
Chassis Power Redundancy (Read-Only)  
Displays the current redundancy status of the 6C105 power supplies. This  
field will read either “Available” or “Not Available”.  
Power Supply #X Status (Read-Only)  
Displays the current status of power supplies 1 and 2 for the 6C105. This  
field will read either “Normal”, “Fault”, or “Not Installed”.  
Chassis Fan Status (Read-Only)  
Displays the current status of the 6C105 fan tray. This field will read  
either “Normal”, “Fault”, or “Not Installed”.  
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5.11 PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN  
The Port Redirect Function screen may not be available  
NOTE  
chassis. Refer to your Release Notes to see what operational  
modes support the Port Redirect Function. Refer to  
Section 5.7.7, Setting the Operational Mode, for instructions  
on configuring the operational mode of all the modules installed  
in the chassis.  
The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-14, allows the user to set  
each one of the modules in the chassis (1 through 5), and the ports of the  
corresponding module installed, as a source or destination port. A port  
can be set to have one or more destination ports and chassis module slot  
numbers. For example, port 1 in module (slot) 1 can be set as a source  
port with three destinations, ports 2, 3, and 4 in module (slot) 3. Traffic  
from port 1 in module 1 is then automatically redirected to ports 2, 3, and  
4 in module 3. Port 1 in module 1 can also serve as a destination port for  
other ports and modules. The port redirect function is extremely useful for  
troubleshooting purposes, as it allows traffic to be sent to a particular  
port(s) where, with the use of an analyzer or RMON probe, all current  
traffic from the source port(s) can be examined.  
The module number corresponds to the slot number in which  
the module resides in the 6C105 chassis (1 through 5).  
NOTES  
Although traffic from the source port (including, if desired,  
errored frames) is sent to the destination port, normal switching  
is still performed for all frames on the source port.  
Access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Chassis Menu screen  
by using the arrow keys to highlight the PORT REDIRECT  
FUNCTION menu item and pressing ENTER. The Port Redirect  
Function screen, Figure 5-14, displays.  
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Event Message Line  
6C105 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Port Redirect Function  
Source  
============  
Destination  
Remap Errors  
============  
============  
Module Port  
Module  
Port  
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
4
5
5
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
ON  
ON  
ON  
OFF  
3
4
1
3
4
5
8
Status [ADD]  
Errors [ON]  
RETURN  
RETURN  
Source Port  
[1]  
Destination Port  
[1]  
Destination Module [1]  
Source Module [1]  
NEXT  
PREVIOUS  
SAVE  
EXIT  
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Figure 5-14 Port Redirect Function Screen  
The following definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect  
Function screen.  
Source Module (Read-Only)  
Displays which modules are currently set as source modules.  
Source Port (Read-Only)  
Displays which ports are currently set as source ports.  
Destination Module (Read-Only)  
Displays which modules are currently set as destination modules.  
Destination Port (Read-Only)  
Displays which ports are currently set as destination ports.  
Remap Errors (Read-only)  
Displays whether the corresponding source modules and ports are  
configured to send errored frames to the destination modules and ports, or  
to drop all errored frames before forwarding traffic.  
Source Module [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected module [n] to be configured as a source module.  
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Source Port [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected port [n] to be configured as a source port.  
Destination Module [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected module [n] to be configured as a destination module.  
Destination Port [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected port [n] to be configured as a destination port.  
Errors (Toggle)  
Allows the user to configure the source modules and ports to either send  
errored frames to selected destination modules and ports (ON option), or  
to drop errored frames, and send only valid traffic to the destination  
modules and ports (OFF option). The default setting of this field is ON.  
Status (Toggle)  
Allows the user to add or delete the source/destination modules and ports  
selected in the Source/Destination Modules and ports fields.  
5.11.1 Displaying the Source and Destination Entries  
There can be more than one Port Redirect Function screen depending on  
the number of port redirect entries. Each screen displays up to ten port  
redirect entries. If there is more than one screen of redirect entries, the  
NEXT and/or PREVIOUS command is displayed at the bottom of the  
screen, allowing the user to navigate to the next or previous screen.  
To display the next screen, use the arrow keys to highlight NEXT. Press  
ENTER and the next screen of entries is displayed.  
To display the previous screen, use the arrow keys to highlight  
PREVIOUS. Press ENTER to view the entries in the previous screen.  
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5.11.2 Changing Source and Destination Ports  
Add or delete source/destination module and port entries as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Source Module field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE one or more times to increment  
or decrement the module number displayed in the brackets [n] until the  
appropriate module number is displayed.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Source Port field.  
4. Press the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE one or more times to increment  
or decrement the port number displayed in the brackets [n] until the  
appropriate port number is displayed.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Destination Module field.  
6. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate  
module number for the destination module.  
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Destination Port field.  
8. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate port  
number for the destination port.  
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field.  
10. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DEL (delete) option.  
Press ENTER. This adds or deletes the selections made in steps 2 and  
4 and also updates the screen Source Module, Source Port, Destination  
Module and Destination Port lists.  
11. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field.  
12. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press  
ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored  
frames to the destination module(s) and port(s). OFF forces the  
errored frames to be dropped before forwarding traffic.  
If more than one module and port is to be redirected, repeat  
steps 1 through 12 for each additional setting, then go to step  
NOTE  
13 to save all the new settings at once.  
13. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen.  
Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
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5.12 MODULE SELECTION SCREEN  
The Module Selection screen is the access point to Local Management for  
all modules installed in the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. By selecting a  
module, the Module Menu for the selected device displays. Figure 5-15  
shows the Module Selection screen.  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Module Selection  
Module #  
Module Type  
Serial #  
Hardware Revision  
<1>  
2
6H122-08  
6E132-25  
6E123-26  
6E122-26  
123456789  
123456789  
123456789  
123456789  
XXX  
XXX  
XXX  
XXX  
3
4
5
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-15 Module Selection Screen  
The following explains each Module Selection screen field as shown in  
Figure 5-15.  
Module # (Selectable)  
The Module # field displays the slot in which the module is installed. The  
module number enclosed in < > characters indicates the module to which  
the management terminal or Telnet session is connected.  
Module Type (Read-only)  
The Module Type field displays the type of interface module that is  
installed in each slot.  
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Serial # (Read-only)  
Indicates the serial number of the module. The serial number of the device  
is necessary when calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center.  
Hardware Revision (Read-only)  
Reflects the hardware version of the module.  
5.12.1 Selecting a Module  
To select an individual module to perform Local Management functions,  
proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the desired module number in the  
Module # field.  
2. Press ENTER, the applicable Module Menu screen displays. Proceed  
to Section 5.13.  
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5.13 MODULE MENU SCREEN  
The Module Menu screen is the access point for all Local Management  
screens for the 6H122-08. Figure 5-16 shows the 6H122-08 Module  
Menu screen.  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Module Menu  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
MODULE CONFIGURATION  
MODULE STATISTICS  
NETWORK TOOLS  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-16 Module Menu Screen  
The following explains each Module Menu screen field as shown in  
Figure 5-16:  
MODULE CONFIGURATION  
The Module Configuration screen provides access to the Local  
Management screens that are used to configure the 6H122-08. The  
Module Specific Configuration Menu screen provides access to the  
screens that allow the user to check 6H122-08 resources and set operating  
parameters specific to each port. For details about the Module  
Configuration Menu screen, refer to Section 5.14. For details about the  
Module Specific Configuration Menu screen, refer to Section 5.20.  
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MODULE STATISTICS  
The Module Statistics screen provides statistics and performance  
information for the 6H122-08. For details about this screen, refer to  
Section 5.25.  
NETWORK TOOLS  
The Network Tools function resides on the 6H122-08 and consists of a  
series of commands that allow the user to access and manage network  
devices. Section 5.29 explains how to use the Network Tools utility.  
5.14 MODULE CONFIGURATION MENU SCREEN  
The Module Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-17, provides access to  
Local Management screens that allow you to configure and monitor  
operating parameters, modify SNMP community names, set SNMP traps,  
configure switch parameters and configure 6H122-08 ports.  
The following menu items on the Module Configuration Menu  
screen may not display if the operational mode of the module  
NOTE  
has been set to SECURE FAST VLAN:  
SWITCH CONFIGURATION  
SMARTTRUNK CONFIGURATION  
Refer to your Release Notes to see if the functionality provided  
by the above screens is supported in SECURE FAST VLAN  
mode.  
Section 5.15.9 provides instructions on setting the operational  
mode.  
Access the Module Configuration Menu screen from the Module Menu  
screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE  
CONFIGURATION menu item and pressing ENTER. The Module  
Configuration screen displays.  
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Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Module Configuration Menu  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
GENERAL CONFIGURATION  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES  
SNMP TRAPS  
SWITCH CONFIGURATION  
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION  
SMARTTRUNK CONFIGURATION  
MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-17 Module Configuration Menu Screen  
The following briefly explains each screen accessible from the Module  
Configuration Menu screen:  
GENERAL CONFIGURATION  
The General Configuration screen allows the user to monitor and  
configure operating parameters for the 6H122-08. For details, refer to  
Section 5.15.  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES  
The SNMP Community Names screen allows the user to enter new,  
Local/Remote management operation. Access is limited based on the  
password level of the user. For details, refer to Section 5.16.  
SNMP TRAPS  
The SNMP Traps screen provides display and configuration access to the  
table of IP addresses used for trap destinations and associated community  
names. For details, refer to Section 5.17.  
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SWITCH CONFIGURATION  
The Switch Configuration screen provides basic setup options for  
modifying the switching functions of the modules. For details, refer to  
Section 5.18.  
ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION  
The Ethernet Interface Configuration screen indicates the link status,  
current and desired operational mode, and advertised ability for ports 1  
through 8 on the 6H122-08. For details, refer to Section 5.19.  
SMARTTRUNK CONFIGURATION  
interfaces to aggregate high speed uplinks. Refer to the Cabletron  
Systems SmartTrunk User’s Guide for additional information.  
MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION  
The Module Specific Configuration Menu screen allows the user to  
configure ports or check system resources specific to the 6H122-08. For  
details, refer to Section 5.20.  
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5.15 GENERAL CONFIGURATION SCREEN  
The General Configuration screen, Figure 5-18, allows the user to set the  
system date and time, IP address and subnet mask, the default gateway,  
the TFTP Gateway IP address, the Operational Mode, the Management  
Mode, and the COM port configuration. The General Configuration  
screen also allows the user to Clear NVRAM, and enable or disable IP  
Fragmentation.  
Access the General Configuration screen from the Module Configuration  
Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the GENERAL  
CONFIGURATION menu item and pressing ENTER. The General  
Configuration screen, Figure 5-18, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
General Configuration  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
MAC Address:  
00-00-ID-00-00-00  
0.0.0.0  
Module Date:  
10/11/97  
14:23:00  
30 sec.  
15 min.  
IP Address:  
Module Time:  
Subnet Mask:  
255.255.0.0  
NONE DEFINED  
0.0.0.0  
Screen Refresh Time:  
Screen Lockout Time:  
Default Gateway:  
TFTP Gateway IP Addr:  
Module Uptime XX D XX H XX M  
Operational Mode: [802.1D SWITCHING]  
Management Mode: [DISTRIBUTED]  
Com: [ENABLED]  
Application:  
[LM]  
Clear NVRAM  
[NO]  
IP Fragmentation [ENABLED]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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The following briefly explains each General Configuration screen field:  
MAC Address (Read-Only)  
Displays the base physical address of the module.  
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IP Address (Modifiable)  
This field allows the IP address to be set for the 6H122-08. To set the IP  
address, refer to Section 5.15.1.  
Subnet Mask (Modifiable)  
network bits of the IP address by setting the bits in the mask to 1 when the  
network treats the corresponding bits in the IP address as part of the  
network or subnetwork address, or to 0 if the corresponding bit identifies  
the host. When an IP address is entered in the IP Address field, the subnet  
mask field automatically enters the default subnet mask for the IP address.  
For details about how to change the subnet mask from its default value,  
refer to Section 5.15.2.  
Default Gateway (Modifiable)  
Displays the default gateway for the 6H122-08. This field is not defined  
until an appropriate value is entered. For details about why and how to set  
the Default Gateway, refer to Section 5.15.3.  
TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Modifiable)  
Displays and allows the user to set the TFTP Gateway IP address for the  
6H122-08. To set the TFTP Gateway IP address, refer to Section 5.15.4.  
Module Date (Modifiable)  
Contains a value that the module recognizes as the current date. To set a  
new module date, refer to Section 5.15.5.  
Module Time (Modifiable)  
Contains a value that the module recognizes as the current time. To enter a  
new time, refer to Section 5.15.6.  
Screen Refresh Time (Modifiable)  
Contains the rate at which the screens are updated. This setting  
determines how frequently (in seconds) information is updated on the  
screen. To enter a new update time, refer to Section 5.15.7.  
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Screen Lockout Time (Modifiable)  
application displays a module’s screen while awaiting input or action  
from a user. For example, if the number 5 is entered in this field, the user  
has up to five minutes to respond to each of the specified module’s Local  
Management screens. In this example, after five minutes of “idleness” (no  
input or action), the terminal “beeps” five times, the Local Management  
application terminates the session, and the display returns to the Password  
screen. To enter a new lockout time, refer to Section 5.15.8.  
Module Uptime (Read-Only)  
Displays the total time that the module has been operating.  
Operational Mode (Selectable)  
This field allows the user to set the 6H122-08 to operate as an IEEE  
802.1D switch (802.1D SWITCHING option), an IEEE 802.1Q switch  
(802.1Q SWITCHING option), or as a Cabletron Systems SecureFast  
switch (SECURE FAST VLAN option).  
In 802.1D SWITCHING mode, the 24 ports located on the front panel,  
and each Fast Ethernet Interface Module, and HSIM port(s) are bridged to  
each other.  
In 802.1Q SWITCHING mode, the 6H122-08 is able to increase its  
switching functionality by creating and maintaining IEEE port based  
VLANs.  
When the operational mode is set to SECURE FAST VLAN, the  
6H122-08 acts as a SecureFast switch. With the Cabletron Systems  
VLAN Manager software, the module is able to increase its switching  
functionality by creating and maintaining Virtual LANs (VLANs).  
For details on how to select the Operational Mode, refer to Section 5.15.9.  
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Management Mode (Toggle)  
This field toggles between DISTRIBUTED and STAND ALONE.  
In DISTRIBUTED mode, Local Management is entered via the 6C105  
password screen, and all chassis configuration screens are available to the  
user. All other modules installed in the chassis that are set for distributed  
management may also be accessed via a connection to a single COM port  
on one of the modules.  
If the user is establishing a remote connection, such as a Telnet  
or SNMP connection, using the IP address of the module, the  
NOTE  
chassis LM screens will not be available.To access the chassis  
LM screens, the IP address of the chassis must be used to  
establish the connection.  
In STAND ALONE mode, the module is isolated from the chassis  
configuration screens, and the module may not be accessed from a module  
that is in DISTRIBUTED mode. This provides additional security for any  
describes how to set the Management Mode.  
Com (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to enable or disable the COM port. The  
selection toggles between ENABLED and DISABLED. The default is  
ENABLED. For details about setting up the COM port, refer to  
Section 5.15.11.  
Application (Toggle)  
Displays the application set for the COM port. This field allows you to set  
the application that the COM port will support, which includes:  
Local Management (LM) via a terminal or modem connection  
Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)  
The UPS setting allows you to use the COM port to monitor an American  
Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS). For UPS, the  
baud rate is automatically set to 2400.  
The baud rate setting for LM is automatically sensed.  
For details about how to configure the COM port for various applications,  
refer to Section 5.15.11.  
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Clear NVRAM (Toggle)  
This allows the user to reset NVRAM to the factory default settings. All  
user-entered parameters, such as IP address and Community Names are  
then replaced with 6H122-08 default configuration settings. For details,  
refer to Section 5.15.13.  
IP Fragmentation (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to enable or disable IP fragmentation. The  
default setting for this field is ENABLED. If the 6H122-08 will be  
bridged to an FDDI ring, IP Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP  
Fragmentation is disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum  
Ethernet frame size will be discarded. For details on enabling or disabling  
IP Fragmentation refer to Section 5.15.14.  
5.15.1 Setting the IP Address  
To set the IP address, perform the following steps:  
If the 6C105 chassis has been assigned an IP address, it is not  
necessary to assign an IP address to the 6H122-08. All  
NOTE  
installed modules have the same IP address as the chassis. If  
a separate IP address for the module is desired, proceed as  
follows.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field.  
2. Enter the IP address into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation  
(DDN) format.  
For example: 134.141.79.120  
the beginning of the IP address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event  
Message Line displays “INVALID IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT  
ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value and  
refreshes the IP address field with the previous value.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-19 displays.  
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WARNING!  
YOU HAVE ELECTED TO SAVE ONE OR MORE CONFIGURATION  
ITEMS THAT REQUIRE RESETTING THIS MODULE.  
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CONTINUE?  
YES  
NO  
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5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command. Press ENTER.  
The changes are saved and the module reboots.  
5.15.2 Setting the Subnet Mask  
If the management workstation that is to receive SNMP traps from the  
6H122-08 is located on a separate subnet, the subnet mask for the  
6H122-08 must be changed from its default.  
To change the subnet mask from its default, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.  
2. Enter the subnet mask into this field using Decimal Dotted Notation  
(DDN) format.  
For example: 255.255.255.0  
3. Press ENTER. If the subnet mask is valid, the cursor returns to the  
beginning of the Subnet Mask field. If the entry is not valid, the Event  
Message Line displays “INVALID SUBNET MASK OR FORMAT  
ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but  
it does refresh the Subnet Mask field with the previous value.  
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4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-19 displays.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER.  
The changes are saved and the module reboots.  
5.15.3 Setting the Default Gateway  
If the SNMP management station is located on a different IP subnet than  
the 6H122-08, a default gateway must be specified. When an SNMP Trap  
is generated, the 6H122-08 sends the Trap to the default gateway. To set  
the default gateway, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Default Gateway field.  
2. Enter the IP address of the default gateway using the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.79.121  
3. Press ENTER. If the default gateway entered is a valid format, the  
cursor returns to the beginning of the Default Gateway field. If the  
entry is not valid, the Event Message Line displays “INVALID  
DEFAULT GATEWAY OR FORMAT ENTERED”. Local  
Management does not alter the current value, but it does refresh the  
Default Gateway field with the previous value.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.  
5. Press ENTER. The Event Message Line at the top of the screen  
displays “SAVED OK”.  
5.15.4 Setting the TFTP Gateway IP Address  
If the network TFTP server is located on a different IP subnet than the  
6H122-08, a Gateway IP address should be specified. To set the TFTP  
Gateway IP address, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Address field.  
2. Enter the IP address of the TFTP gateway using the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.80.122  
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3. Press ENTER. If the TFTP gateway IP address entered is a valid  
format, the cursor returns to the beginning of the TFTP Gateway IP  
Address field. If the entry is not valid, the Event Message Line  
displays “INVALID TFTP GATEWAY IP ADDRESS OR FORMAT  
ENTERED”. Local Management does not alter the current value, but  
it does refresh the TFTP Gateway IP Address field with the previous  
value.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.  
5. Press ENTER. The Event Message Line at the top of the screen  
displays “SAVED OK”.  
5.15.5 Setting the Module Date  
The modules are year 2000 compliant, so the module date may be set  
beyond the year 1999. To set the module date, perform the following  
steps:  
If the 6C105 chassis has been assigned a chassis date, it is not  
necessary to assign a module date to the 6H122-08. All  
NOTE  
installed modules recognize the chassis date of the 6C105.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Date field.  
2. Enter the date in an MM/DD/YYYY format.  
It is not necessary to add separators between month, day, and  
year numbers. For example, to set the date to 03/17/1997, type  
NOTE  
“03171997” in the Module Date field.  
3. Press ENTER to set the system calendar to the date in the input field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the date entered is a valid format, the Event Message Line at the top of  
the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local  
Management does not alter the current value, but it does refresh the  
Module Date field with the previous value.  
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5.15.6 Setting the Module Time  
To set the module clock, perform the following steps:  
If the 6C105 chassis has been assigned a chassis time, it is not  
necessary to assign a module time to the 6H122-08. All  
NOTE  
installed modules recognize the chassis time of the 6C105.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Module Time field.  
2. Enter the time in an 24-hour format, HH:MM:SS.  
When entering the time in the system time field, separators  
between hours, minutes, and seconds do not need to be added  
NOTE  
as long as each entry uses two numeric characters. For  
example, to set the time to 6:45 A.M., type “064500” in the  
Module Time field.  
3. Press ENTER to set the system clock to the time in the input field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the time entered is a valid format, the Event Message Line at the top of  
the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local  
Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the Module  
Time field with the previous value.  
5.15.7 Entering a New Screen Refresh Time  
The screen refresh time is set from 3 to 99 seconds with a default of 3  
seconds. To set a new screen refresh time, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Refresh Time field.  
2. Enter a number from 3 to 99.  
3. Press ENTER to set the refresh time to the time entered in the input  
field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the time entered is within the 3 to 99 seconds range, the Event Message  
Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not  
valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does  
refresh the Screen Refresh Time field with the previous value.  
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5.15.8 Setting the Screen Lockout Time  
The screen lockout time can be set from 1 to 30 minutes with a default of  
15 minutes. To set a new lockout time, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Screen Lockout Time field.  
2. Enter a number from 1 to 30.  
3. Press ENTER to set the lockout time in the input field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
If the time entered is within the 1 to 30 minutes range, the Event Message  
Line at the top of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not  
valid, Local Management does not alter the current setting, but it does  
refresh the Screen Lockout Time field with the previous value.  
5.15.9 Setting the Operational Mode  
Before setting the operational mode, ensure that the items  
contained in this caution are fully understood.  
!
CAUTION  
If the module will be configured to operate as a SecureFast  
switch the following procedures should be performed before  
setting the operational mode:  
The module must be assigned a unique IP address.  
The Management Mode of the module will automatically be set  
to STANDALONE. The Management Mode field will no longer  
display on the General Configuration screen, and the module  
will no longer support Chassis configuration and Module  
selection screens. If the module will be a SecureFast switch,  
distributed management is not allowed.  
The module has been assigned SNMP community names from  
the module SNMP Community Names screen (Section 5.16).  
In Standalone management mode, the module does not use  
the community names of the 6C105 chassis.  
To set the Operational Mode, proceed as follows:  
1. Use arrow keys to highlight the Operational Mode field.  
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2. Press the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate operation mode,  
(802.1D SWITCHING, 802.1Q SWITCHING, or SECURE FAST  
VLAN).  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-19 displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER.  
The changes are saved and the module reboots.  
Upon saving the new operational mode, the module will reboot.  
NOTE  
If the 6H122-08 has been set to 802.1Q SWITCHING, refer to  
your Port Based VLAN User’s Guide to configure the module  
for this type of operation.  
If the 6H122-08 has been set to SECURE FAST VLAN, refer to  
your SecureFast documentation set to configure the module for  
this type of operation.  
5.15.10 Setting the Management Mode  
To set the management mode, perform the following steps:  
Upon saving the new Management Mode, the module will  
reboot.  
NOTE  
If the module will be set to STANDALONE, ensure the following  
procedures have been completed:  
The module has been assigned a unique IP address.  
The module has been assigned SNMP community names from  
the module SNMP Community Names screen (Section 5.16).  
In STAND ALONE management mode, the module does not  
use the community names of the 6C105 chassis.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Management Mode field:  
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the options (DISTRIBUTED or  
STAND ALONE) until the desired mode displays.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command, then press  
ENTER. The warning screen shown in Figure 5-19 displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the YES command and press ENTER.  
The changes are saved and the module reboots.  
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5.15.11 Configuring the COM Port  
Before altering the COM port settings, ensure that a valid IP  
address is set for the module or chassis. (Refer to  
Section 5.15.1, Setting the IP Address). Read this entire  
COM port configuration section before changing the settings of  
the COM port.  
!
CAUTION  
The 6H122-08 COM port supports the following applications:  
Refer to the Release Notes included with the 6H122-08 to  
verify which COM Port applications are currently supported.  
NOTE  
Local Management connections  
American Power Conversion Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS)  
connections  
To configure the COM port, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Com field.  
Do NOT disable or alter the settings of the COM port while  
operating the current Local Management connection through a  
terminal. Altering the COM port settings disconnects the Local  
Management terminal from the port, and ends the Local  
Management session.  
!
CAUTION  
2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED.  
The COM port must be ENABLED if it will be used for Local  
Management or UPS applications. Select DISABLED if you wish to  
disable the COM port for additional module security.  
If the COM port is reconfigured without a valid IP address set  
on the module or chassis, the message shown in Figure 5-20  
displays. Do not continue unless the outcome of the action is  
fully understood.  
!
CAUTION  
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WARNING  
THE COM PORT HAS BEEN RECONFIGURED AND THERE IS NO IP  
ADDRESS SET FOR THIS DEVICE. YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE  
TO MANAGE THIS BOARD. DO YOU STILL WISH TO RECONFIGURE  
THIS COM PORT?  
NO  
YES  
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Figure 5-20 COM Port Warning Screen  
If the 6C105 chassis has been configured with a valid IP  
address this screen will not appear. When the chassis is  
NOTE  
assigned a valid IP address all the interface modules installed  
share this same address.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES. Press ENTER.  
4. If you ENABLED the port, proceed to Section 5.15.12. If you  
DISABLED the port, use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the  
bottom of the screen, then press ENTER. When the message “SAVED  
OK” displays, the edits are saved.  
Exiting without saving causes the message “NOT SAVED --  
PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGES” to appear. Exiting without  
saving causes all edits to be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
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5.15.12 Changing the Com Port Application  
After enabling the COM port as described in Section 5.15.11, you can  
select one of the applications supported by the COM port: LM, and UPS.  
The default application is LM.  
To change the COM port application:  
1. Use the arrows keys to highlight the Application field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step through the available  
settings until the operation you require appears. Table 5-3 lists the  
available settings and their corresponding applications.  
Table 5-3. COM Port Application Settings  
Setting  
Application  
LM  
Local Management Session  
UPS  
APC Power Supply SNMP Proxy  
3. Press ENTER to accept the application.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then  
press the ENTER key.  
5. When the message “SAVED OK” appears, the edits you made are  
saved.  
When the COM port is configured to perform the UPS  
application, all future Local Management connections must be  
made by establishing a Telnet connection to the module.  
!
CAUTION  
Ensure that the module has a valid IP address before saving  
changes to the COM port application. If the module does not  
have a valid IP address and the changes are saved, refer to  
Appendix C for instructions on clearing NVRAM in order to  
reestablish COM port communications.  
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5.15.13 Clearing NVRAM  
Clearing NVRAM will result in the loss of all user-entered  
parameters. Do not proceed unless this procedure is  
completely understood.  
!
CAUTION  
Clearing NVRAM allows the user to clear all user-entered parameters,  
such as IP address and Community Names from NVRAM.  
Clear NVRAM as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Clear NVRAM field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle the field to YES.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The warning shown in Figure 5-21 is displayed.  
WARNING  
YOU HAVE ELECTED TO CLEAR NVRAM. THIS WILL CLEAR  
ALL SYSTEM DEFAULTS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO  
IP ADDRESS, INTERFACE CONFIGURATION, AND COM PORT  
CONFIGURATION, THEN RESET THE BOARD.  
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO CLEAR NVRAM?  
NO  
YES  
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Figure 5-21 Clear NVRAM Warning Screen  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight YES and press ENTER. The message  
“CLEARING NVRAM. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays.  
The 6H122-08 clears NVRAM and reboots. All user-entered parameters  
default to factory settings.  
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5.15.14 Enabling/Disabling IP Fragmentation  
To enable or disable IP fragmentation, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Fragmentation field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to choose either ENABLED or DISABLED.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command.  
4. Press ENTER. The Event Message Line at the top of the screen  
displays “SAVED OK”.  
If the 6H122-08 is being bridged to an FDDI ring IP  
Fragmentation should be enabled. If IP Fragmentation is  
disabled, all FDDI frames that exceed the maximum Ethernet  
frame size will be discarded.  
!
CAUTION  
5.16 SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES SCREEN  
The SNMP Community Names menu item allows the user to set  
Local/Remote Management community names. Community names act as  
passwords to Local/Remote Management and are agents of security  
access to the 6H122-08. Access to the 6H122-08 is controlled by enacting  
any of three different levels of security authorization (read-only,  
read-write, and super-user).  
If the 6C105 has been assigned community names, it is not  
necessary to assign community names to the individual  
NOTE  
modules installed in the chassis unless the user wishes to limit  
access to 6C105 chassis screens by assigning different  
community names to the module. When this is done access is  
limited to the screens specific to the module the terminal is  
attached to and the CHASSIS menu item of the Main Menu  
screen will not appear.  
Super-User access gives the user full management privileges,  
allows existing passwords to be changed, as well as all  
modifiable MIB objects.  
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Access the SNMP Community Names screen from the Module  
Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
SNMP COMMUNITY NAMES menu item and pressing ENTER. The  
SNMP Community Names screen, Figure 5-22, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
SNMP Community Names  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Community Name  
public  
Access Policy  
read-only  
read-write  
super-user  
public  
public  
EXIT  
SAVE  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-22 SNMP Community Names Screen  
The following explains each SNMP Community Names screen field:  
Community Name (Modifiable)  
Displays the user-defined name through which a user accesses 6H122-08  
management. Any community name assigned here acts as a password to  
Local/Remote Management.  
Access Policy (Read-Only)  
Indicates the access accorded each community name. Possible selections  
are as follows:  
read-only  
This community name allows read-only access  
to the 6H122-08 MIB objects, and excludes  
access to security-protected fields of read-write  
or super-user authorization.  
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read-write  
super-user  
This community name allows read and write  
access to the 6H122-08 MIB objects, excluding  
security protected fields for super-user access  
only.  
This community name permits read-write  
access to the 6H122-08 MIB objects and allows  
the user to change all modifiable parameters  
including community names, IP addresses,  
traps, and SNMP objects.  
5.16.1 Establishing Community Names  
The password used to access Local Management at the Password Screen  
must have Super-User access in order to view and edit the SNMP  
Community Names screen. Using a password with read-only or  
read-write access does not allow the user to view or edit the SNMP  
Community Names screen.  
Any community name assigned in the SNMP Community  
Names screen is a password to its corresponding level of  
NOTE  
access to Local/Remote Management. The community name  
assigned Super-User access is the only one that gives the user  
complete access to Local/Remote Management.  
To establish community names, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field adjacent  
to the selected access level.  
2. Enter the password in the field (maximum 31 characters).  
3. Press ENTER.  
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 to modify the other community names.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen and  
press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays. The community  
names are saved to memory and their access modes implemented.  
Exiting without saving causes a “NOT SAVED?” message to  
display above the SAVE command. Edits will be lost if they are  
NOTE  
not saved before exiting.  
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5.17 SNMP TRAPS SCREEN  
Since the 6H122-08 is an SNMP compliant device, it can send messages  
to multiple Network Management Stations to alert users of status  
changes. The SNMP Traps screen is shown in Figure 5-23.  
It is only necessary to assign SNMP traps if the user desires  
the traps to be sent to different addresses than those assigned  
NOTE  
in Section 5.8 which details how to set SNMP Traps for the  
6C105 chassis.  
Access the SNMP Traps screen from the Module Configuration Menu  
screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SNMP TRAPS menu item  
and pressing ENTER. The SNMP Traps screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
SNMP Traps  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Trap Destination  
0.0.0.0  
Trap Community Name  
public  
Enable Traps  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
0.0.0.0  
public  
[NO]  
EXIT  
SAVE  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-23 SNMP Traps Screen  
The following explains each field of the SNMP Traps screen.  
Trap Destination (Modifiable)  
Indicates the IP address of the workstation to receive trap alarms. Up to  
eight different destinations can be defined.  
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Trap Community Name (Modifiable)  
Displays the Community Name included in the trap message sent to the  
Network Management Station with the associated IP address.  
Enable Traps (Toggle)  
Enables transmission of the traps to the network management station with  
the associated IP address. This field toggles between YES and NO.  
5.17.1 Configuring the Trap Table  
To configure the Trap Table, proceed as follows:  
1. Using the arrow keys, highlight the appropriate Trap Destination  
field.  
2. Enter the IP Address of the workstation that is to receive traps. IP  
address entries must follow the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.79.121  
3. Press ENTER. If an invalid entry is entered “INVALID IP  
ENTERED” is displayed in the Event Message Line.  
4. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Trap Community Name field.  
Enter the community name.  
5. Press ENTER.  
6. Using the arrow keys, highlight the Enable Traps field. Press the  
SPACE bar to choose either YES (send alarms from the module to the  
workstation), or NO (prevent alarms from being sent).  
7. Using the arrow keys, highlight the SAVE command and press  
ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” displays on the screen.  
The designated workstations now receive traps from the 6H122-08.  
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5.18 SWITCH CONFIGURATION SCREEN  
The Switch Configuration screen will not be available if the  
operational mode of the module has been set to SECURE  
NOTE  
FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used by modules  
configured to operate as 802.1D or 802.1Q switches.  
The Switch Configuration screen, Figure 5-24, provides the basic setup  
options to modify switch operations in your network.  
Access the Switch Configuration screen from the Module Configuration  
Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SWITCH  
CONFIGURATION menu item and pressing ENTER. The Switch  
Configuration screen, Figure 5-24, displays ports 1 through 8. To view or  
edit the fields for ports 9 to 12, highlight [9-12] at the bottom of the  
screen and press the ENTER key.  
Ports 7 and 8 on the Switch Configuration screen represent the  
optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules available for the  
NOTE  
6H122-08.  
Ports 9 through 12 represent the backplane connections that  
the 6H122-08 has with the 6C105 chassis. The module has a  
direct connection to every other slot in the chassis.  
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Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Switch Configuration  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Switch Address: 00-00-1D-00-00-00  
Number of Ports: 12  
Type of STA:  
[DEC]  
Age Time (sec): 300  
Port #  
MAC Address  
State  
Status  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
00-00-1D-00-00-00  
00-00-1D-00-00-01  
00-00-1D-00-00-02  
00-00-1D-00-00-03  
00-00-1D-00-00-04  
00-00-1D-00-00-05  
00-00-1D-00-00-06  
00-00-1D-00-00-07  
learning  
listening  
standby  
learning  
listening  
standby  
forwarding  
forwarding  
[ENABLED]  
[DISABLED]  
[ENABLED]  
[DISABLED]  
[ENABLED]  
[DISABLED]  
[ENABLED]  
[ENABLED]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
[9-12]  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-24 Switch Configuration Screen  
The following describe each field of the Switch Configuration screen:  
Switch Address (Read-Only)  
Displays the base MAC address of the switch.  
Number of Ports (Read-Only)  
Displays the total number of switched ports on the module.  
Type of STA (Selectable)  
Allows the user to set the method that switches use to decide which  
switch is the controlling (Root) switch when two or more switches exist in  
parallel (Spanning Tree Algorithm). Valid entries include IEEE, DEC, and  
NONE. To set the STA, refer to Section 5.18.1.  
Age Time (Modifiable)  
Allows the user to set the amount of time (in seconds) the 6H122-08 will  
keep an address in its switch table before discarding it. The module will  
discard an address from its switch table if it does not receive a valid  
packet from the applicable address in the amount of time specified in the  
Age Time field. To change the Age Time field from the default value of  
300 seconds, refer to Section 5.18.2.  
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Port # (Read-Only)  
Lists each switch port on the module. If the number of ports is greater  
than eight, then the additional ports are listed on subsequent screens.  
MAC Address (Read-Only)  
Displays the hardware address assigned to each listed port.  
State (Read-Only)  
Disabled: Management disabled this interface. No traffic is received or  
forwarded while the interface is disabled.  
Listening: The switch is not adding information to the Transparent  
Database. The switch is monitoring BPDU traffic while preparing to  
move from the learning to the forwarding state.  
Learning: The switch is learning the network address of this interface.  
The switch enters the learning state when the Transparent Database is  
created (during start-up or after being deleted), or when the Spanning  
Tree Algorithm detects a network topology change.  
Forwarding: The switch is on line and this interface is forwarding traffic.  
Blocking: This interface will not forward any traffic through the switch  
because a loop condition has been detected by the STA.  
Status (Toggle)  
Allows the user to disable or enable a port by setting the status of the  
listed interface to either ENABLED or DISABLED. To set the port status,  
refer to Section 5.18.3.  
5.18.1 Setting the STA  
The Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) setting allows the user to set the  
method that the switches use to decide which is the controller (Root)  
switch when two or more switches are in parallel. The available selections  
are IEEE, DEC, and NONE.  
To set the STA, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Type of STA field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to step to the appropriate setting (IEEE, DEC, or  
NONE).  
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3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
5.18.2 Setting the Age Time  
To set the Age Time, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Age Time field.  
2. Enter the desired Age Time in increments of 10. The available Age  
Time range is 10 seconds to 1,000,000 seconds with the default value  
being 300 seconds.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
5.18.3 Setting (Enabling or Disabling) the Port Status  
To set the status of an interface (port), proceed as follows:  
Disabling the port status of a backplane connection will block  
the module from passing user traffic to the applicable module  
NOTE  
slot in the 6C105 chassis. SNMP and other management traffic  
(e.g., ping and Telnet traffic), however, will still pass via the  
backplane to the applicable module slot.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field of the port.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to toggle to either ENABLED or DISABLED.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
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5.19 ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION  
Access the Ethernet Interface Configuration screen from the Module  
Specific Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight  
the ETHERNET INTERFACE CONFIGURATION menu item and  
pressing ENTER. The Ethernet Interface Configuration screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Ethernet Interface Configuration  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Port  
Port  
Link  
Current  
Desired  
Num  
Type  
Status  
Oper. Mode  
Oper. Mode  
Advertised Ability  
1
2
FE-100TX Link  
FE-100TX Link  
100Base-TXFD  
10Base-TFD  
[Auto-Neg]  
[100Base-TXFD] [Disabled]  
[100Base-TXFD] [Enabled]  
[100Base-TXFD]  
100Base-TXFD  
100Base-TXFD  
3
4
FE-100TX No Link  
FE-100TX Link  
[100Base-TXFD]  
[100Base-TXFD]  
[100Base-TXFD] [Enabled]  
[100Base-TXFD] [Enabled]  
5
6
7
8
FE-100TX Link  
FE-100TX No Link  
FE-100FX Link  
FE-100FX Link  
100Base-TX  
10Base-T  
[100Base-TXFD]  
[100Base-TX]  
[100Base-TXFD] [Disabled]  
[100Base-TX]  
[Enabled]  
100Base-FXFD  
100Base-FX  
[100Base-FXFD]  
[100Base-FX]  
N/A  
N/A  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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The following section briefly explains each field of the Ethernet Interface  
Configuration screen:  
Port Num (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of the front panel interface.  
Port Type (Read-Only)  
Displays the name of the interface installed in ports 1 through 8.  
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Link Status (Read-Only)  
Indicates whether or not there is a physical connection from a particular  
port to another 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX/FX, or  
100BASE-TXFD/FXFD device. One of the following values is displayed:  
Link – There is a link signal present and a valid physical connection  
to another 10BASE-T, 100BASE-TX/FX, or 100BASE-TXFD/FXFD  
device.  
No Link – There is no link signal present and there is no valid physical  
connection to another device.  
Current Oper. Mode (Read-only)  
This field displays the current operating mode of a port. Depending on the  
interface installed (100BASE-FX or 100BASE-TX), this field displays  
the following:  
100BASE-TX interface Auto-Neg, Unknown (if there is no Link),  
10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex), 100BASE-TX, or  
100BASE-TXFD (full duplex).  
100BASE-FX interface – Unknown (if there is no Link),  
100BASE-FX or 100BASE-FXFD (full duplex).  
Desired Oper. Mode (Selectable)  
interface.  
FE-100TX Interface – The field steps between Auto-Neg, 10BASE-T,  
10BASE-TFD (full duplex), 100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD  
(full duplex). In normal operation, the port with an FE-100TX  
interface is capable of auto-negotiating the operational mode and no  
further user setup is required. Section 5.19.1 describes how to  
configure an FE-100TX.  
FE-100FX/F3 Interface – The field toggles between 100BASE-FX or  
100BASE-FXFD (full duplex) operation. Section 5.19.4 describes  
how to configure a port with an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 interface.  
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In normal operation, the port with an FE-100TX installed  
NOTE  
automatically establishes a link with the device at the other end  
of the segment without requiring user setup. However, Local  
Management provides the user with the option of manually  
configuring that port.  
Advertised Ability (Selectable)  
During auto-negotiation, the FE-100TX “tells” the device at the other end  
of the segment what its capabilities are. The capabilities of a port with an  
FE-100TX installed, are 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex mode),  
100BASE-TX and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex mode). In normal  
operation, with all capabilities enabled, the FE-100TX “advertises” that it  
has the ability to operate in any mode. The Network Manager may choose  
to set up the port so that only a portion of the available capabilities are  
advertised and the others are disabled. For example, only 100BASE-TX  
and 100BASE-TXFD might be enabled so that only devices that operate  
at 100 Mbps can communicate with that port. Section 5.19.3 describes  
how to enable or disable advertised modes.  
5.19.1 Configuring an FE-100TX Interface  
In normal operation, a port with an FE-100TX interface automatically  
establishes a link with the device at the other end of the segment and no  
user setup is required. Section 5.19.2 and Section 5.19.3 provide  
instructions for manually configuring the port with an FE-100TX  
installed.  
5.19.2 Setting the FE-100TX Operational Mode  
Use this field to set the active technology. This field steps between  
Auto-Negotiation, 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex),  
100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). If Auto-Negotiation is  
selected, the FE-100TX automatically sets the active technology. To  
manually set the active technology through Local Management, proceed  
as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Desired Oper. Mode field.  
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2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode. Press ENTER. If any  
mode other than Auto-Negotiation is selected, the port only operates  
in the chosen mode and auto-negotiation is disabled.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER.  
The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves  
the changes to memory. The selected mode is displayed in both the  
Desired Operational Mode field and the Current Operational Mode  
field.  
5.19.3 Setting the FE-100TX Advertised Ability  
During normal operation, ports 1 through 6 and optionally in port 7 or 8  
an FE-100TX auto-negotiates to the highest speed possible. Under some  
circumstances, the Network Administrator may want the port to advertise  
only some of the available modes and not operate in other modes. This  
field steps between 10BASE-T, 10BASE-TFD (full duplex),  
100BASE-TX, and 100BASE-TXFD (full duplex). To set the advertised  
ability, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Advertised Ability field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to select the desired mode.  
3. Use the LEFT-ARROW key to move back to the Advertised Ability  
selection and use the SPACE bar to select the next mode to enable or  
disable.  
4. Use the RIGHT-ARROW key to move across to the  
Enabled/Disabled field to the right of the selection.  
5. Use the SPACE bar to select Enabled or Disabled. Press ENTER.  
Continue this process until you have completed enabling or disabling  
the advertised modes.  
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER.  
The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves  
the changes to memory.  
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5.19.4 Configuring an FE-100FX or FE-100F3  
Interface for Port 7 or 8  
When an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 is installed in port 7 or 8, it must be  
manually set to operate in the same technology as the device at the other  
end of the connected segment. Section 5.19.5 provides instructions for  
manually setting the port with an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 interface.  
5.19.5 Setting the FE-100FX and FE-100F3  
in Operational Mode  
Use this field to set the active technology. This field toggles between  
100BASE-FX and 100BASE-FXFD (full duplex). To set the active  
technology through Local Management, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Desired Oper. Mode field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to select 100Base-FX or 100Base-FXFD (full  
duplex).  
3. Press ENTER. The port now operates in the chosen mode.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command. Press ENTER.  
The message “SAVED OK” displays and Local Management saves  
the changes to memory.  
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5.20 MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION MENU  
SCREEN  
The Module Specific Configuration Menu screen, Figure 5-26, allows the  
user to select one of five screens to configure ports or check system  
resources specific to the 6H122-08.  
The following menu items on the Module Specific Configuration  
Menu screen may not display if the operational mode of the  
NOTE  
module has been set to SECURE FAST VLAN or 802.1Q  
SWITCHING:  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION  
BROADCAST SUPPRESSION (Available in 802.1Q Mode)  
Refer to your Release Notes to see if the functionality provided  
by the above screens is supported.  
Section 5.15.9 provides instructions on setting the operational  
mode.  
Access the Module Specific Configuration Menu screen from the Module  
Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
MODULE SPECIFIC CONFIGURATION MENU menu item and  
pressing ENTER. The Module Specific Configuration Menu screen  
displays.  
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6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Module Specific Configuration Menu  
Firmware Revision:  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
SYSTEM RESOURCES  
FLASH DOWNLOAD  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION  
BROADCAST SUPPRESSION  
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION  
EXIT  
SAVE  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-26 Module Specific Configuration Menu Screen  
Menu screen:  
SYSTEM RESOURCES  
The System Resources screen displays the amount of FLASH memory,  
and provides information on 6H122-08 operation. For details, refer to  
Section 5.21.  
FLASH DOWNLOAD  
The FLASH Download screen allows the user to force the 6H122-08 to  
download a new image file to FLASH memory from a TFTP server. For  
details, refer to Section 5.22.  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION  
The Port Redirect Function screen allows the user to redirect traffic from  
one or more ports on the module to a specific destination port on the  
module. For details, refer to Section 5.23.  
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BROADCAST SUPPRESSION  
The Broadcast Suppression screen allows the user to set a desired limit of  
receive broadcast frames per port per second. For details, refer to  
Section 5.24.  
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION  
This menu item will only display if the module has been configured to  
operate as an IEEE 802.1Q switch and the Management Mode has been  
set to STAND ALONE. When selected, this menu item opens the VLAN  
Main Menu screen. For details, refer to the Cabletron Systems Port Based  
VLAN User’s Guide. Section 5.15.9, Setting the Operational Mode,  
describes how to configure the modules to function as 802.1Q switches.  
Section 5.15.10, Setting the Management Mode, describes how to set  
the module to STAND ALONE management mode.  
The module does not have to be in STAND ALONE mode to  
operate as an 802.1Q switch. In DISTRIBUTED management  
NOTE  
mode, 802.1Q VLANs are created and maintained via the  
802.1Q VLAN CONFIGURATION menu item on the Chassis  
Menu screen. Refer to Section 5.6 for details.  
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5.21 SYSTEM RESOURCES SCREEN  
The System Resources screen, Figure 5-27, provides information  
concerning the processor used in the 6H122-08 and the amount of  
FLASH memory, DRAM, and NVRAM that is installed and how much of  
this memory is available.  
Access the System Resources screen from the Module Specific  
Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
SYSTEM RESOURCES menu item and pressing ENTER. The System  
Resources screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
System Resources  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Slot Number: X  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
CPU Type:  
i960 HT 25Mhz  
Flash Memory Installed : X MB  
Available:  
Available:  
Available:  
XXXXX Bytes  
XXXXX Bytes  
XXXXX Bytes  
DRAM Installed:  
NVRAM Installed:  
XX MB  
XX KB  
Current Switch Utilization: 66%  
Peak Switch Utilization: 75%  
Reset Peak Switch Utilization: [NO]  
RETURN  
RETURN  
EXIT  
SAVE  
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Figure 5-27 System Resources Screen  
The following briefly explains each field of the System Resources screen.  
CPU Type (Read-only)  
Indicates the microprocessor used in the 6H122-08.  
Flash Memory Installed (Read-only)  
Indicates the amount of FLASH memory installed in the 6H122-08 and  
how much is currently available.  
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DRAM Installed (Read-only)  
Indicates the amount of DRAM installed in the 6H122-08 and how much  
of it is currently available.  
NVRAM Installed (Read-only)  
Indicates the amount of NVRAM installed in the 6H122-08 and how  
much of it is currently available.  
Current Switch Utilization (Read-only)  
Shows how much (percentage of capacity) the 6H122-08 is currently  
being used.  
Peak Switch Utilization (Read-only)  
Shows the peak percentage of maximum switching capacity, since last  
reset.  
Reset Peak Switch Utilization (Toggle)  
Allows the user to reset the Peak Switch Utilization field. The switch may  
be set to either YES or NO as described in Section 5.21.1. YES resets the  
Peak Switch Utilization field to the current system traffic.  
5.21.1 Setting the Reset Peak Utilization  
To set the Reset Peak Utilization field to YES or NO, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Peak Switch Utilization field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to select YES or NO.  
3. Use the arrows keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
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5.22 FLASH DOWNLOAD SCREEN  
The Flash Download screen, shown in Figure 5-28, allows the user to  
clear the information stored in the 6H122-08 FLASH memory and  
download a new image file from a TFTP server.  
The user may also force a download by changing the position  
of Switch 6 located inside the module. Refer to Section C.2 for  
NOTE  
details.  
Before downloading a new image to the module, load the image onto the  
network TFTP server.  
For information on how to set up a workstation as a TFTP  
server, refer to the specific workstation documentation.  
NOTE  
Access the Flash Download screen from the Module Specific  
Configuration screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the FLASH  
DOWNLOAD menu item and pressing ENTER. The Flash Download  
screen displays.  
TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Flash Download  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Download Method:  
Reboot After Download:  
TFTP Gateway IP Addr:  
Last Image Server IP:  
Last Image File Name:  
Download Server IP:  
Download File Name:  
[TFTP]  
[YES]  
134.141.79.123  
134.141.79.121  
/tftpboot/6E122.hex  
134.141.79.121  
/tftpboot/6E122.hex  
EXECUTE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Download Server IP and Download Server Filename are  
displayed only when TFTP or RUNTIME are selected in  
NOTE  
Download Method.  
The following briefly explains each field of the Flash Download screen:  
Download Method (Selectable)  
This field steps through TFTP, RUNTIME and BOOTP. If set for  
BOOTP, the module sends out a BootP request to determine the IP  
address of the TFTP server and the filename of the image to be  
downloaded. If set for TFTP or RUNTIME, the 6H122-08 attempts a  
TFTP download based on the IP address and filename entered in the fields  
at the bottom of the Flash Download screen. Section 5.22.1 describes how  
to download using TFTP. Section 5.22.2 describes how to download using  
RUNTIME. Section 5.22.3 describes how to download using BootP.  
Reboot After Download (Modifiable when RUNTIME is chosen only)  
This field notifies the user that the 6H122-08 will reboot after the  
download is complete. If a RUNTIME Download is performed, this field  
toggles between YES and NO. If YES is selected, the module reboots  
using the existing the firmware image. The module stores the new  
firmware image in FLASH memory. When the module or 6C105 chassis  
is reset, the module will boot from FLASH memory using the new image.  
TFTP Gateway IP Addr (Selectable)  
This field shows the IP address of the TFTP gateway server defined in the  
General Configuration screen in Section 5.15.4.  
Last Image Server IP (Read-only)  
This field shows the IP address of the server used for the previous FLASH  
Download.  
Last Image File Name (Read-only)  
This field shows the complete path and file name of the last image  
downloaded to FLASH.  
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If TFTP or RUNTIME is selected as the download method  
(Figure 5-28), the following two additional fields appear:  
Download Server IP (Selectable)  
The IP address of the TFTP server to be used for the FLASH download is  
entered in this field.  
Download File Name (Selectable) The complete TFTP Server path and  
file name of the new image is entered in this field.  
5.22.1 Image File Download Using TFTP  
Set the 6H122-08 to download to FLASH using TFTP as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to select TFTP.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.  
4. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the  
same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the  
General Configuration screen).  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.  
6. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.79.121  
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.  
8. Enter the complete pathway and file name of the image stored on the  
download server.  
For example: /tftpboot/6H122.hex  
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen  
and press ENTER. The message “TFTP DOWNLOAD. WILL  
COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the  
event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is  
downloaded into FLASH memory.  
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5.22.2 Image File Download Using RUNTIME  
Set the 6H122-08 to download to FLASH using RUNTIME as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to select RUNTIME.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reboot After Download field.  
4. Use the SPACE bar to select either YES or NO. Select YES if you  
want the module to reboot after the download is completed. Select NO  
if you want the module to store the new image in FLASH memory  
until the module is manually reset.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field.  
6. Set the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the  
same IP address as that set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field on the  
General Configuration screen).  
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Server IP field.  
8. Enter the IP address of the TFTP server using the DDN format.  
For example: 134.141.79.121  
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download File Name field.  
10. Enter the complete pathway and file name of the image stored on the  
download server.  
For example: /tftpboot/6H122.fls  
11. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen  
and press ENTER. The message “RUNTIME DOWNLOAD. WILL  
COMMIT TO FLASH.” displays in the event message line at the top  
of the screen and the new image is downloaded into FLASH memory.  
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5.22.3 Image File Download Using BootP  
Set the 6H122-08 to download to FLASH using BootP as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Download Method field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar to select BOOTP.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field. Set  
the IP address of the TFTP gateway server (this defaults to the same  
IP address set in the TFTP Gateway IP Addr field in the General  
Configuration screen).  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight EXECUTE at the bottom of the screen  
and press ENTER. The message “BOOTP DOWNLOAD. WILL  
COMMIT TO FLASH. REBOOT IN PROGRESS...” displays in the  
event message line at the top of the screen and the new image is  
downloaded into FLASH memory.  
5.23 PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION SCREEN  
The Port Redirect Function screen may not be available  
depending on the operational mode that has been set for the  
NOTE  
module. Refer to your Release Notes to see what operational  
modes support the Port Redirect Function. Refer to  
Section 5.15.9, Setting the Operational Mode, for instructions  
on configuring the operational mode of the module.  
The Port Redirect Function screen, Figure 5-29, allows the user to set  
each one of the ports on the 6H122-08 as a source or destination port. A  
port can be set to have one or more destination ports. For example, port 1  
can be set as a source port with three destinations, ports 2, 3, and 4.  
Traffic from port 1 is then automatically redirected to ports 2, 3, and 4.  
Port 1 can also serve as a destination port for other ports. The port redirect  
function is extremely useful for troubleshooting purposes, as it allows  
traffic to be sent to a particular port(s) where, with the use of an analyzer  
or RMON probe, all current traffic from the source port(s) can be  
examined.  
Although all traffic from the source port (including, if desired,  
errored frames) is sent to the destination port, normal switching  
NOTE  
is still performed for all frames on the source port.  
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Port Redirect Function Screen  
Access the Port Redirect Function screen from the Module Specific  
Configuration Menu screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
PORT REDIRECT FUNCTION menu item and pressing ENTER. The  
Port Redirect Function screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Port Redirect Function  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Source Port:  
Destination Port:  
============  
Remap Errors:  
============  
============  
1
2
1
5
6
6
ON  
ON  
OFF  
Source Port [1]  
Destination Port [1]  
Errors [ON]  
Status [ADD]  
RETURN  
RETURN  
SAVE  
EXIT  
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Figure 5-29 Port Redirect Function Screen  
The following definitions briefly explain each field of the Port Redirect  
Function screen:  
Source Port (Read-only)  
Shows which ports are currently set as source ports.  
Destination Port (Read-only)  
Shows which ports are currently set as destination ports.  
Remap Errors (Read-only)  
Displays whether the corresponding source ports are configured to send  
errored frames to the destination ports, or to drop all errored frames  
before forwarding traffic.  
Source Port [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected port [n] to be changed to a source port.  
Destination Port [n] (Selectable)  
Allows a selected port [n] to be changed to a destination port.  
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Errors (Toggle)  
Allows the user to configure the source ports to either send errored frames  
to selected destination ports, or to drop errored frames, and send only  
valid traffic to the destination ports. The default setting of this field is ON.  
Status (Toggle)  
Allows you to add or delete the source and destination ports selected in  
the Source Port [n] and Destination Port [n] fields.  
5.23.1 Changing Source and Destination Ports  
Add or delete source port and destination port entries as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Source Port field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE one or more times to increment  
or decrement the port number displayed in the brackets [n] until the  
appropriate port number is displayed.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Destination Port field.  
4. Use the SPACE bar or BACKSPACE to step to the appropriate port  
number for the destination port.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field.  
6. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ADD or DEL (delete) option.  
Press ENTER. This adds or deletes the port selections made in steps 2  
and 4 and also updates the screen Source Port and Destination Port list.  
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Errors field.  
8. Use the SPACE bar to select either the ON or OFF option and press  
ENTER. ON forces the source module and port to forward errored  
frames to the destination module(s) and port(s). OFF forces the  
errored frames to be dropped before forwarding traffic.  
If more than one port is to be redirected, repeat steps 1 through  
8 for each additional setting, then go to step 9 to save all the  
NOTE  
new settings at once.  
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen.  
Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
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5.24 BROADCAST SUPPRESSION SCREEN  
desired limit of receive broadcast frames per port per second.  
The Broadcast Suppression screen may not be available if the  
operational mode of the module has been set to SECURE  
NOTE  
FAST VLAN. Refer to your Release Notes to see what  
operational modes support Broadcast Suppression. Refer to  
Section 5.15.9 for instructions on configuring the operational  
mode of the module.  
Any broadcast frames received above the desired threshold will  
be dropped.  
Access the Broadcast Suppression screen from the Module Specific  
Configuration screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
BROADCAST SUPPRESSION menu item and pressing ENTER. The  
Broadcast Suppression screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Broadcast Suppression  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
PORT #  
Total RX  
Peak Rate  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
Time Since Peak  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
999:23:59  
Threshold  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
150000  
Reset Peak  
[NO]  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
12345678910  
[NO]  
[NO]  
[NO]  
[NO]  
[NO]  
[NO]  
[NO]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-30 Broadcast Suppression Screen  
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The following explains each field of the Broadcast Statistics screen:  
PORT # (Read-only)  
Identifies the number of the port.  
Total RX (Read-Only)  
Displays the total number of broadcast frames received.  
Peak Rate (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of broadcast frames received per second.  
Time Since Peak (Read-Only)  
Displays the time since peak broadcast frames received.  
Threshold (Modifiable)  
Allows the user to set the desired limit of receive broadcast frames that  
will be forwarded per port per second.  
Reset Peak (Toggle)  
Allows the user to reset the peak rate. Resetting the Peak Rate also resets  
the Time Since Peak field. The Reset Peak field toggles betweenYES and  
NO.  
5.24.1 Setting the Threshold  
To set the Threshold, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Threshold field for the selected  
port.  
2. Type in the numbers for the desired limit in increments of 10.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
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5.24.2 Setting the Reset Peak Switch  
To set the Reset Peak Switch field to YES or NO, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Reset Peak field for the selected  
port.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to select YES or NO.  
3. Use the arrows keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The message “SAVED OK” is displayed.  
5.25 MODULE STATISTICS MENU SCREEN  
The Module Statistics Menu screen, Figure 5-31, provides access to  
screens that allow the user to obtain switch statistics about frame traffic  
through each interface, to view MIB-II statistics from each interface, and  
to view RMON Statistics gathered by the RMON agent embedded in the  
6H122-08.  
The following menu item on the Module Statistics Menu screen  
will not display if the operational mode of the module has been  
NOTE  
set to SECURE FAST VLAN:  
SWITCH STATISTICS  
Section 5.15.9 provides instructions on setting the operational  
mode.  
Access the Module Statistics Menu from the Module Menu screen by  
using the arrow keys to highlight the MODULE STATISTICS menu  
item and pressing ENTER. The Module Statistics Menu screen displays.  
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6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Module Statistics Menu  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
SWITCH STATISTICS  
INTERFACE STATISTICS  
RMON STATISTICS  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-31 Module Statistics Menu Screen  
The Module Statistics Menu screen displays the following menu items:  
SWITCH STATISTICS  
The Switch Statistics screen lists the number of frames received,  
transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface.  
INTERFACE STATISTICS  
The Interface Statistics screen provides the MIB-II statistics for each  
switched interface, on an interface-by-interface basis.  
RMON STATISTICS  
The RMON Statistics screen displays all the statistics gathered by the  
embedded RMON agent built-in to the 6H122-08.  
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Switch Statistics Screen  
5.26 SWITCH STATISTICS SCREEN  
The Switch Statistics screen, Figure 5-32, lists the number of frames  
received, transmitted, filtered, and forwarded by each interface, including  
backplane interfaces.  
The Switch Statistics screen will not be available if the  
operational mode of the module has been set to SECURE  
NOTES  
FAST VLAN. This screen may only be used by modules  
configured to operate as traditional or 802.1Q switches.  
Ports 7 and 8 on the Switch Statistics screen represent the  
optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules available for the  
6H122-08.  
Ports 9 through 12 represent the backplane connections that  
the 6H122-08 has with the 6C105 chassis. The module has a  
direct connection to every other slot in the chassis.  
Access the Switch Statistics screen from the Module Statistics Menu  
screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the SWITCH STATISTICS  
menu item and pressing ENTER. The Switch Statistics screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Switch Statistics  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Port #  
Frames Rcvd  
Frames Txmtd  
100  
Frames Fltrd  
Frames Frwded  
1
2
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
100  
3
100  
4
100  
5
100  
6
100  
7
100  
8
100  
9
100  
10  
11  
12  
100  
100  
100  
CLEAR COUNTERS  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-32 Switch Statistics Screen  
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The Switch Statistics screen displays the following items:  
Port # (Read-Only)  
Identifies the interface or port number.  
Frames Rcvd (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of frames received by the interface.  
Frames Txmtd (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of frames transmitted by the interface.  
Frames Fltrd (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of frames filtered by the interface.  
Frames Frwded (Read-Only)  
Displays the number of frames forwarded by the interface.  
CLEAR COUNTERS (Command)  
This command is used to reset all statistic counters to zero. For details on  
how to use this field, refer to Section 5.26.1.  
5.26.1 Using the Clear Counters Command  
To reset all the statistics counters to zero, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field.  
2. Press ENTER, the counters for the selected port are reset to zero.  
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5.27 THE INTERFACE STATISTICS SCREEN  
the 6H122-08 interfaces (ports 1 through 6, optional Fast Ethernet  
Interface Modules and all backplane interfaces).  
Access the Interface Statistics screen by using the arrow keys to highlight  
the INTERFACE STATISTICS menu item on the Module Statistics  
Menu screen and pressing ENTER. The Interface Statistics screen,  
Figure 5-33, displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
Interface Statistics  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Name: Fast Ethernet Frontpanel  
Interface:  
1
InOctets:  
7500456  
Address:  
00-00-00-00-00-00  
xx days 00:00:00  
Up  
InUnicast:  
InNonUnicast:  
InDiscards:  
InErrors:  
6789  
Last Change:  
Admin Status:  
Oper Status:  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Down  
InUnknownProtos:  
OutOctets:  
MTU:  
1514  
Speed:  
100000000  
OutUnicast:  
OutNonUnicast:  
OutDiscards:  
OutErrors:  
Link Status:  
No Link  
Duplex Mode:  
Standard  
OutQLen:  
CLEAR COUNTERS  
Interface: [XX]  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-33 Interface Statistics Screen  
screen:  
Interface (Read-only)  
This field displays the Interface number for which statistics are currently  
being displayed. Figure 5-33 shows the Interface field displaying 1. This  
represents ENET 1 of the module. To view other interface statistics, refer  
to Section 5.27.1.  
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Name (Read-only)  
The Name field displays the type of interface for which statistics are  
being displayed.  
InOctets (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that have been  
received on the interface. This includes all octets from bad frames, and  
framing characters.  
InUnicast (Read-only)  
The InUnicast field displays the total number of frames that have been  
received that were sent to a single address.  
InNonUnicast (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of frames that have been received that  
were delivered to a broadcast or multicast address.  
InDiscards (Read-only)  
The InDiscards field displays the total number of inbound frames that  
were discarded, even though the frames contained no errors. This field  
may increment because the switch needed to free up buffer space, or the  
switch was being overutilized.  
InErrors (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of inbound frames that have been  
discarded because they contained errors. This field represents the total  
number of errored frames, regardless of the cause of the error.  
InUnknownProtos (Read-only)  
The InUnknownProtos field displays the total number of frames that were  
discarded because the frames were in an unknown, or unsupported,  
format.  
OutOctets (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) that have been  
transmitted from the interface.  
OutUnicast (Read-only)  
The OutUnicast field displays the total number of packets transmitted that  
were sent to a single address.  
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OutNonUnicast (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of frames transmitted to a broadcast  
or multicast address.  
OutDiscards (Read-only)  
The OutDiscards field displays the total number of outbound frames that  
were discarded, even though the frames contained no errors. This field  
may increment, because the switch needed to free up buffer space, or the  
switch was being overutilized.  
OutErrors (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of outbound frames discarded  
because they contained errors. This field represents the total number of  
errored frames, regardless of the cause of the error.  
OutQLen (Read-only)  
The OutQLen field displays the length of the packet queue. The field  
represents the total number of packets that can be contained in the queue.  
Address (Read-only)  
This field displays the MAC Address of the interface that is currently  
being displayed.  
Last Change (Read-only)  
This field displays the last time that the interface was reset.  
Admin Status (Read-only)  
This field displays the current status of the interface. If this field displays  
“Testing”, no frames may be passed on this interface.  
Oper Status (Read-only)  
This field displays the current status of the interface. If this field displays  
“Testing”, no frames may be passed on this interface.  
MTU (Read-only)  
The MTU field displays the maximum frame size (in octets) that a frame  
may contain to be received or transmitted from this interface.  
Speed (Read-only)  
The Speed field displays the theoretical maximum amount of bandwidth  
that the interface can support in bits per second.  
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Link Status (Read-only)  
This field displays the current link status of the interface. This field will  
read either “Link” or “No Link”.  
Duplex Mode (Read-only)  
This field indicates whether the interface is operating in normal or full  
duplex mode. This field will read either “Standard” or “Full Duplex”.  
Interface [XX] (Command)  
This command is used to enter an interface number for viewing statistics.  
For instructions on how to use this command, refer to Section 5.27.1.  
CLEAR COUNTERS (Command)  
This command is used to reset all statistic counters to zero. For details on  
how to use this field, refer to Section 5.27.2.  
5.27.1 Displaying Interface Statistics  
To display the statistics for any interface, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Interface [XX] field at the bottom  
of the screen.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL (delete) key to  
decrement) the interface number.  
3. Press ENTER (neither the Interface # fields nor the statistics will  
change until ENTER is pressed).  
5.27.2 Using the Clear Counters Command  
To reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform  
the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS command.  
2. Press ENTER, the counters for the selected interface are reset to zero.  
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5.28 RMON STATISTICS SCREEN  
RMON statistics for each interface, on a interface-by-interface basis, are  
viewed through the RMON Statistics screen shown in Figure 5-34.  
Access the RMON Statistics screen by using the arrow keys to highlight  
the RMON STATISTICS menu item on the Module Statistics Menu  
screen and pressing ENTER. The RMON Statistics screen displays.  
Event Message Line  
6H122-08 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
RMON Statistics  
Module Type: 6H122-08  
Firmware Revision:  
XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
RMON Index:  
Data Source:  
X
Owner: monitor  
Status: valid  
IfIndex.1  
Drop Events:  
Collisions:  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Packets:  
Total Octets:  
64 Octets:  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Broadcast Pkts:  
Multicasts:  
65  
-
127 Octets:  
255 Octets:  
511 Octets:  
1023 Octets:  
CRC Align Errors:  
Undersized Pkts:  
Oversized Pkts:  
Fragments:  
128  
256  
512  
-
-
-
1024 - 1518 Octets:  
Jabbers:  
CLEAR COUNTERS  
Index: [XX]  
EXIT  
RETURN  
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Figure 5-34 RMON Statistics Screen  
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The following definitions explain each field of the RMON Statistics  
screen:  
RMON Index (Read-only)  
This field displays the current Ethernet interface for which statistics are  
being shown. The 6H122-08 has an embedded RMON agent that gathers  
statistics for each interface on the module.  
Data Source (Read-only)  
This field displays the source of the statistics data that is currently being  
displayed on the screen. Figure 5-34 shows that the data source for this  
RMON index is Interface 1 (port 1) by displaying the name IfIndex.1. If  
the screen was displaying RMON statistics for Interface 2 (port 2), the  
name displayed would be IfIndex.2.  
Owner (Read-only)  
This field displays the name of the entity that configured this entry.  
Status (Read-only)  
The Status field displays the current operating status of the displayed  
interface. This field will display “Valid” or “Invalid”.  
Drop Events (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of times that the RMON agent was  
forced to discard frames due to the lack of available switch resources.  
The Drop Events field does not display the number of frames  
dropped, it only displays the number of times that the RMON  
NOTE  
agent was forced to discard frames.  
Collisions (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of collisions that have occurred on  
this interface.  
Broadcast Pkts (Read-only)  
The Broadcast Pkts field displays the total number of good frames that  
were directed to the broadcast address. The value of this field does not  
include multicast frames.  
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Multicasts (Read-only)  
The Multicasts field displays the total number of good frames received  
that were directed to a multicast address. The value of this field does not  
include frames directed to the broadcast address.  
CRC Align Errors (Read-only)  
This field displays the number of frames with bad Cyclic Redundancy  
Checks (CRC) received from the network. The CRC is a 4-byte field in  
the data frames that ensures that the data received is the same as the data  
that was originally sent.  
Undersized Pkts (Read-only)  
The Undersized Pkts field displays the number of frames received whose  
size was less than the minimum Ethernet frame size of 64 bytes, not  
including preamble, but have a valid CRC.  
Oversized Pkts (Read-only)  
The Oversized Pkts field displays the number of frames received whose  
size exceeded 1518 data bytes, not including preamble, but have a valid  
CRC.  
Fragments (Read-only)  
This field displays the number of received frames that are not the  
minimum number of bytes in length or received frames that had a bad  
Frame Check Sequence (FCS), were less than 64 bytes in length  
(excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes), and have an invalid  
CRC.  
It is normal for the Fragments field to increment. This is  
because the RMON agent increments the field when runts  
NOTE  
(frames less than 64 bytes) are detected, which are normal  
occurrences due to collisions, and when noise hits occur.  
Jabbers (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of frames that were greater than 1518  
bytes and had either a bad FCS or a bad CRC.  
Total Packets (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of frames (including bad frames,  
broadcast frames, and multicast frames) received on this interface.  
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Total Octets (Read-only)  
This field displays the total number of octets (bytes) of data, including  
those in bad frames, received on this interface.  
64 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames including bad frames, received that  
were 64 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but including FCS bytes).  
65 - 127 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that  
were between 65 and 127 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS bytes).  
128 - 255 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that  
were between 128 and 255 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS bytes).  
256 - 511 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that  
were between 256 and 511 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS bytes).  
512 - 1023 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that  
were between 512 and 1023 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS bytes).  
1024 - 1518 Octets (Read-only)  
Displays the total number of frames, including bad frames, received that  
were between 1024 and 1518 bytes in length (excluding framing bits, but  
including FCS bytes).  
Index [XX] (Command)  
This command is used to enter an index number for viewing statistics. For  
instructions on how to use this command, refer to Section 5.28.1.  
CLEAR COUNTERS (Command)  
This command is used to reset all statistic counters to zero. For details on  
how to use this field, refer to Section 5.28.2.  
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5.28.1 Displaying RMON Statistics  
To display the statistics for any index, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Index [XX] field at the bottom of  
the screen.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to increment (or press the DEL [delete] key to  
decrement) the index number.  
3. Press ENTER (neither the RMON Index field nor the statistics will  
change until ENTER is pressed).  
5.28.2 Using the Clear Counters Command  
To reset all the statistics counters of the selected interface to zero, perform  
the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CLEAR COUNTERS field.  
2. Press ENTER, the counters for the selected index are reset to zero.  
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5.29 NETWORK TOOLS  
The Network Tools function resides on the 6H122-08 and allows the user  
to access and manage network devices.  
Access the Network Tools screen by using the arrow keys to highlight the  
NETWORK TOOLS menu item in the Module Menu screen and  
pressing ENTER. The Network Tools screen displays.  
Welcome to Network Tools  
-> help  
Commands Available to User  
Built in Commands:  
bridge  
ping  
defroute  
reset  
arp  
netstat  
show  
traceroute  
telnet  
soft_reset  
link_trap  
atm_stp_state  
SPECIAL:  
done, quit, or exit - Exit from the Network Tools.  
For help with a specific command, type 'help <command>'.  
->  
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Figure 5-35 Network Tools Help Screen  
The Network Tools functions are performed using a series of commands.  
Entering commands in Network Tools involves typing the command to be  
executed at the Network Tools prompt, adding any desired or required  
extensions, and pressing ENTER.  
There are two categories of commands in the command set.  
Built-in Commands – Allow the user to access and manage network  
devices. The commands are arp, bridge, defroute, netstat, ping,  
reset, show, traceroute, soft_reset, telnet, and link_trap.  
Special Commands – Allow the user to exit from Network Tools. The  
commands are done, exit, and quit.  
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Network Tools  
The conventions used in describing the commands in Network  
Tools are as follows:  
NOTE  
Arguments enclosed by [ ] are required.  
Arguments enclosed by < > are optional.  
In the following command examples, the information entered by  
the user is shown in bold Helvetica font.  
To abort the output or interrupt a process, press the CONTROL  
key and c key simultaneously, designated as ^C here.  
The commands are presented in the following format:  
command:  
Syntax:  
Shows the required command format. It  
indicates where arguments, if any, must be  
specified.  
Description:  
Options:  
Briefly describes the command and its uses.  
Lists any additional fields in the appropriate  
format that may be added to the command.  
Example:  
Shows an example of the command.  
5.29.1 Built-in Commands  
The built-in commands listed in this section activate functions on the  
managed device or devices being accessed through Network Tools.  
arp:  
Syntax:  
arp <options>  
Description:  
The arp command provides access to the ARP  
(Address Resolution Protocol) cache, enabling  
you to view cache data, delete entries, or add a  
static route. Super-User access is required to  
delete an entry or add a static route.  
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Each ARP cache entry lists the network  
interface that the device is connected to, the  
device’s network address or IP address, the  
device’s physical address or MAC address, and  
the media type of connection to the device.  
Media types are displayed as numbers, which  
stand for the following states:  
1 - Other  
2 - Invalid entry (cannot ping device, timed out,  
etc.)  
3 - Dynamic route entry  
4 - Static route entry (not subject to change)  
You can specify the arp command without options, or with one of the  
following options:  
Options:  
-a Views cache data  
-d Deletes an IP address entry. Requires  
additional arguments: <Interface Number> <IP  
address>  
-s Adds a static entry. Requires additional  
arguments: <Interface Number> <IP address>  
<MAC address>  
-f Flushes the ARP cache  
Example:  
-> arp -a  
Media Type  
3(dynamic)  
3(dynamic)  
3(dynamic)  
3(dynamic)  
# Interface  
# (SonicInt)  
# (SonicInt)  
# (SonicInt)  
# (SonicInt)  
Network Address  
122.144.40.111  
122.144.48.109  
122.144.52.68  
122.144.21.43  
Physical Address  
00.00.0e.12.3c.04  
00.00.0e.f3.3d.14  
00.00.0e.12.3c.04  
00.00.0e.03.1d.3c  
-> arp -d 1 122.144.52.68  
-> arp -s 1 22.44.2.3 00:00:0e:03:1d:3c  
-> arp -f  
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bridge:  
Syntax:  
bridge [ENABLE/DISABLE] [IFNUM/ALL]  
Description:  
The bridge command allows each bridge port to  
be enabled or disabled at the user’s request,  
either one at a time or all at once. Specifying a  
single interface number will affect the bridging  
status of that interface, while specifying ALL  
will affect every interface.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> bridge disable all  
-> bridge enable 1  
-> bridge disable 1  
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defroute:  
Syntax:  
defroute [interface number] [IP address]  
Description:  
The defroute command allows the user to view,  
set or delete the default IP route to a managed  
device through the specified interface.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> defroute 2 147.152.42.32  
# Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2  
-> defroute  
# Default route is 147.152.42.32 on interface 2  
-> defroute delete  
# Default route is not currently set.  
->  
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netstat:  
Syntax:  
netstat [option]  
Description:  
The netstat command provides a display of  
general network statistics for the managed  
device. The netstat command must be used with  
one of the two display options.  
Options:  
-i Displays status and capability information for  
each interface  
-r Displays routing information for each  
interface  
Example:  
-> netstat -i  
Speed  
Interface + Description  
Admin Oper MAC Addr  
MTU  
10000000  
10000000  
10000000  
10000000  
# 1 (ethernet -csmacd)  
# 2 (ethernet - csmacd)  
# 3 (ethernet - csmacd)  
# 4 (ethernet - csmacd)  
up  
up  
up  
up  
up  
up  
up  
up  
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0e  
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x0f  
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x10  
0x00 0x00 0x1d 0x07 0x50 0x11  
1514  
1514  
1514  
1514  
-> netstat -r  
Destination  
Next-hop  
Interface  
# Default Route  
# 134.141.0.0  
# 134.141.0.0  
DirectConnection  
DirectConnection  
DirectConnection  
1
2
3
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ping:  
Syntax:  
ping [IP address]  
Description:  
The ping command generates an outbound ping  
request to check the status (alive/not alive) of a  
device at a specified IP address.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> ping 122.144.40.10  
122.144.40.10 is alive  
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reset:  
Syntax:  
reset  
Description:  
The reset command allows a soft reset of the  
device. The user will be queried to confirm the  
reset command to insure against unwanted  
resets.  
The Network Tools connection to the module will be terminated  
upon execution of this command.  
!
CAUTION  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> reset  
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show:  
Syntax:  
show [PROTOCOL] [TABLE]  
Description:  
The show command displays information  
concerning various components of the device.  
Protocols currently supported are IP, IPX,  
DECnet, and AppleTalk. Components of those  
protocols that are currently supported are ARP  
caches, route tables, FIB tables, server tables,  
and interface tables. The number of valid  
entries in the table will be displayed at the end  
of the table display.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> show Appletalk interfaces  
AdminStatus  
enabled  
disabled  
# Interface  
# 1  
# 2  
MTU Forwarding  
1500 enabled  
1500 disabled  
OperStatus  
enabled  
disabled  
Framing  
ethernet  
ethernet  
-> show IP ARP  
MediaType  
3 (dynamic)  
3 (dynamic)  
# Interface  
# 3  
# 4  
NetworkAddress  
123.456.40.1  
123.456.40.30  
PhysicalAddress  
00:00:1d:04:40:5d  
08:00:20:0e:d8:31  
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traceroute:  
Syntax:  
traceroute [IP address]  
Description:  
The traceroute command generates a  
TRACEROUTE request to a specified IP  
address and provides a display of all next-hop  
routers in the path to the device. If the device is  
not reached, the command displays all next-hop  
routers to the point of failure.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> traceroute 122.144.11.52  
# next-hop[0] : 122.144.60.45  
# next-hop[1] : 122.144.8.113  
# next-hop[2] : 122.144.61.45  
# 122.144.11.52 is alive : 3 hops away.  
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soft_reset:  
Syntax:  
soft_reset  
Description:  
This command restarts the software image,  
which restores the user configuration settings  
from NVRAM. The user will be queried to  
confirm the reset command to ensure against  
unwanted resets.  
The Network Tools connection to the module will be terminated  
upon execution of this command.  
!
CAUTION  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> soft_reset  
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telnet:  
Syntax:  
telnet [IP address] [Port #]  
Description:  
The telnet command allows the user to  
communicate with another host (that supports  
Telnet connections) using the Telnet protocol.  
The user must specify the remote host using its  
IP address. The [IP address] field is mandatory.  
If no Port number is specified, telnet will  
attempt to contact the host at the default port.  
Options:  
[Port #]  
Example:  
-> telnet 134.141.12.345  
Trying 134.141.12.345  
Connected to 134.141.12.345  
SunOS UNIX (server1)  
login:  
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link_trap:  
Syntax:  
link_trap [enable/disable/status] [PORT/all]  
Description:  
The link_trap command allows link traps to be  
enabled or disabled when specifying a single  
port, or simultaneously when specifying “all”  
or no ports. When one or all ports are specified  
to enable, disable, or find their status, their  
current condition is displayed.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> link_trap status  
LINK TRAP STATUS:  
Port 1 is ENABLED  
Port 3 is ENABLED  
Port 2 is DISABLED  
Port 4 is ENABLED  
-> link_trap disable 2  
Link traps have been DISABLED on port 2  
-> link_trap disable all  
Link traps have been DISABLED on all ports (1-24)  
-> link_trap status 3  
Link traps are ENABLED on port 3  
5.29.2 Special Commands  
done, quit, exit:  
Syntax:  
done  
Description:  
The done command enables the user to exit  
from Network Tools and return to the Main  
Menu screen.  
Options:  
Not Applicable  
Example:  
-> done  
Connection closed  
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APPENDIX A  
SPECIFICATIONS  
This appendix provides operating specifications for the Cabletron  
Systems 6H122-08 Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserves the  
right to change these specifications at any time without notice.  
A.1 DEVICE SPECIFICATIONS  
Processor:  
Intel i960 RISC processor control  
Dynamic Random Access  
Memory (DRAM):  
FLASH Memory:  
16 MB  
4 MB  
A.2 PHYSICAL PROPERTIES  
Dimensions:  
43.87 H x 5.71 W x 27.88 D (cm)  
18.28 H x 2.38 W x 11.62 D (in)  
2.72 kg (6 lb)  
Weight (Unit):  
MTBF (Predicted):  
200,000 hours  
A.3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
-30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F)  
Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)  
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A.4 INPUT/OUTPUT PORTS  
6H122-08 Specifications  
Ports 1 through 6  
Fast Ethernet 10/100 Mbps  
(100BASE-TX compliant) with RJ45  
type connectors.  
Slots for optional Fast Ethernet Slots accept three types of optional Fast  
Interface Modules  
(ports 7 and 8)  
Ethernet Interface Modules: the  
FE100-TX, FE100-FX and the  
FE-100F3.  
A.5 COM PORT PINOUT ASSIGNMENTS  
The COM port is a serial communications port that supports Local  
Management or connection to a UPS.  
The COM port has the following pin assignments:  
Table A-1 COM Port Pin Assignments  
Pin  
Signal Name  
Input/Output  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Transmit Data (XMT)  
Output  
Output  
Input  
Input  
NA  
Data Carrier Detect (DCD)  
Data Set Ready (DSR)  
Receive Data (RCV)  
Signal Ground (GND)  
Data Terminal Ready (DTR)  
Request to Send (RTS)  
Clear to Send (CTS)  
Output  
Input  
NA  
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A.6 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE  
Safety  
The 6H122-08 meet the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2  
No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950 and 73/23/EEC.  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)  
The 6H122-08 meet the requirements of FCC Part 15, EN 50082-1,  
EN 55022, VCCI V-3, CSA C108.8, AS/NZS 3548 and 89/336/EEC.  
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FE-100TX, FE-100FX AND FE-100F3  
SPECIFICATIONS  
The 6H122-08 supports three Fast Ethernet Interface Modules:  
FE-100TX  
FE-100FX  
FE-100F3  
This appendix provides the specifications for these modules.  
B.1 FE-100TX  
Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cabling with an impedance between 85  
and 111 ohms.  
The slide switch on the FE-100TX determines the crossover status of the  
cable pairs. If the switch is on the X side, the pairs are internally crossed  
over. If the switch is on the = side, the pairs are not internally crossed  
over. Figure B-1 shows the pinouts for the FE-100TX in both positions.  
Position X  
(crossed over)  
Position =  
(not crossed over)  
1. RX+  
2. RX-  
3. TX+  
4. NC  
5. NC  
6. TX-  
7. NC  
8. NC  
5. NC  
6. RX-  
7. NC  
8. NC  
1. TX+  
2. TX-  
3. RX+  
4. NC  
x
=
10  
100  
FE-100TX  
16651_05  
Figure B-1 FE-100TX Pinouts  
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B.2 FE-100FX  
The FE-100FX shown in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that  
supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX  
are listed below.  
FE-100FX  
8
7
2159-30  
Figure B-2 FE-100FX  
Table B-1 Transmitter Power  
Cable Type  
Worst Case Budget  
Typical Budget  
50/125 µm fiber  
62.5/125 µm fiber  
100/140 µm fiber  
6.0 dB  
9.0 dB  
15.0 dB  
9.0 dB  
12.0 dB  
18.0 dB  
The transmitter power levels and receive sensitivity levels listed  
are peak power levels after optical overshoot. A peak power  
meter must be used to correctly compare the values given  
above to those measured on any particular port. If power levels  
are being measured with an average power meter, add 3 dB to  
the measurement to compare the measured values to the  
values listed above.  
NOTE  
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B.3 FE-100F3  
The FE-100F3 shown in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that  
supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3  
are listed in Table B-2 below.  
FE-100F3  
8
7
2159-31  
Figure B-3 FE-100F3  
Table B-2 Transmitter Power  
Cable Type  
Worst Case Budget  
Typical Budget  
8/125 µm fiber  
12/125 µm fiber  
>10.0 dB  
>10.0 dB  
<10.0 dB  
<10.0 dB  
The transmitter power levels and receive sensitivity levels listed  
are peak power levels after optical overshoot. A peak power  
meter must be used to correctly compare the values given  
above to those measured on any particular port. If power levels  
are being measured with an average power meter, add 3 dB to  
the measurement to compare the measured values to the  
values listed above.  
NOTE  
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OPTIONAL INSTALLATIONS AND  
MODE SWITCH BANK SETTINGS  
This appendix covers the following items:  
Required tools (Section C.1)  
Locations, functions, and settings for the mode switches (Section C.2)  
Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules (Section C.3)  
C.1 REQUIRED TOOLS  
You need the following tools to perform the procedures provided in this  
appendix:  
Antistatic wrist strap (provided with 6C105 chassis)  
A Phillips screwdriver is required when installing optional Fast  
Ethernet Interface Modules for ports 7 and 8 into the 6H122-08.  
NOTE  
C.2 SETTING THE MODE SWITCH  
These switches are set at the factory and do not need to be changed unless  
you intend to perform the following:  
Force download a new image file from a BootP server.  
Clear NVRAM and restore all user-entered parameters such as the IP  
address and Subnet Masks to the 6H122-08 “Default” configuration  
settings.  
Clear user-entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restore the  
default passwords.  
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Figure C-1 shows the location of the mode switches and the switch  
settings for normal operation.  
MODE SWITCH  
Flash  
OFF ON  
1
2
3
4
5
DRAM  
6
7
8
Figure C-1 6H122-08 Mode Switch Location/Component Layout  
Switch definitions and positions are as follows:  
Switches 1 through 4 – For Cabletron Systems use only.  
Switch 5 – COM Port Autobaud. The default (OFF) position enables  
Autobaud sensing on the COM port for Local Management sessions.  
Changing the switch to the ON position disablesAutobaud sensing and  
sets the COM port to 9600 baud for Local Management sessions.  
Switch 6 – Forced BootP. Changing the position of this switch (i.e.,  
moving the switch from one position to the other) clears download  
information from NVRAM and forces the 6H122-08 to download a  
new image file from a BootP server after power to the chassis is  
restored.  
After changing the position of switch 6, DO NOT reapply power  
to the chassis until there is a station acting as a BootP server,  
which contains the image file.  
NOTE  
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Setting the Mode Switch  
After changing the position of switch 6 and restarting the module, the  
6H122-08 requests a new image download until they either receive a  
new image or the RESET button on the front panel is pressed. When  
the RESET button is pressed, the 6H122-08 continues trying to contact  
a BootP server, but will time out in approximately one minute. If the  
module times out, the image is downloaded from its FLASH memory.  
Switch 7 – Clear NVRAM. Changing the position of this switch resets  
NVRAM on the next power up. ALL user entered parameters, such as  
IP addresses, subnet masks, SNMP traps, and switching functions are  
restored to their factory default settings.  
Switch 8 – Reset Password/Community Strings. Changing the position  
of this switch clears only the user-entered passwords stored in  
NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once the 6H122-08  
resets, the passwords can either be reentered or the default passwords  
(Public and ENTER) may be used.  
Do not change the position of switch 8 unless it is necessary to  
reset the module super-user configured passwords to their  
factory default settings.  
NOTE  
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C.3 INSTALLING OPTIONAL FAST ETHERNET  
INTERFACE MODULES  
Figure C-2 shows the location of the Fast Ethernet Interface Module  
connectors on the 6H122-08 board for port slots 7 and 8.  
Optional Fast  
Ethernet Interface  
Modules  
Connectors  
Figure C-2 6H122-08 Fast Ethernet Interface Module Connector Location  
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Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules  
To install a Fast Ethernet Interface Module in port slot 7 or 8 of the  
6H122-08, proceed as follows:  
The Fast Ethernet Interface Module and the 6H122-08 are  
sensitive to static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and  
observe all static precautions during this procedure. Failure to  
do so could damage the module or the 6H122-08.  
!
CAUTION  
The FE-100F3 uses Class 1 lasers. Do not use optical  
instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical  
instruments to view laser output increases eye hazard. When  
viewing the output optical port, power must be removed from  
the network adapter.  
!
CAUTION  
1. Remove the coverplate from the port slot where the Fast Ethernet  
Interface Module will be installed.  
When installing Fast Ethernet Interface Modules in both port  
slots 7 and 8, remove the coverplates from both slot openings.  
In the following instructions, the optional module is shown  
being installed in port slot 8.  
TIP  
To remove a coverplate, refer to Figure C-3 and proceed as follows:  
a. Remove the two screws fastening the coverplate to the standoffs.  
Save the screws.  
b. Lift and remove the coverplate from the top of the front standoffs.  
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Coverplate  
Rear  
Standoff  
Front  
Standoffs  
7
8
2159-32  
Figure C-3 Coverplate Removal  
When installing an FE-100FX or FE-100F3 module into the  
6H122-08, remove the rubber plug on the module before  
proceeding.  
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CAUTION  
3. See Figure C-4. Gently pull the faceplate of the 6H122-08 forward to  
allow room for the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules to be aligned over  
the connector.  
4. Carefully lower the Fast Ethernet Interface Module onto the standoffs  
while inserting the module connector into the associated motherboard  
connector.  
When inserting the Fast Ethernet Interface Module into the  
motherboard connector ensure that the pins do not bend, as  
this can damage both the Fast Ethernet Interface Module and  
the motherboard connector.  
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CAUTION  
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Installing Optional Fast Ethernet Interface Modules  
Module  
Module  
Connector  
10  
100  
FE-100TX  
Rear  
Standoff  
Motherboard  
Connector  
Front  
Standoffs  
7
8
2159-33  
Figure C-4 Installing the Fast Ethernet Interface Module  
5. Press down firmly on the Fast Ethernet Interface Module until the pins  
slide all the way into the motherboard connector. Ensure that the Fast  
Ethernet Interface Module seats flush on the standoffs.  
6. Secure the Fast Ethernet Interface Module with the screws saved in  
steps 1 and 2.  
7. Installation is complete.  
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pin assignments A-2  
Numerics  
100BASE-TX  
Connecting to the network 3-5  
cable length 2-2  
10BASE-T  
connection 3-5  
requirements 2-1  
5-71  
D
Displaying statistics 5-90, 5-95  
A
Access policy 5-25, 5-56  
E
B
5-82, 5-83  
C
Cable specifications  
100BASE-FX MMF 2-2  
100BASE-TX network 2-2  
10BASE-T network 2-1  
5-71  
chassis time 5-18  
IP address 5-17  
Operational Mode 5-19  
Port Redirect Function 5-16, 5-70  
screen lock-out time 5-19, 5-22  
screen refresh time 5-18, 5-22  
subnet mask 5-18  
Chassis Environmental Screen 5-29  
Chassis Environmental screen 5-16  
Chassis Menu screen 5-15  
Chassis time 5-18  
COM port application 5-43  
COM port configuration 5-51  
default gateway 5-41, 5-46  
IP address 5-41, 5-44  
chassis uptime 5-19  
Clear NVRAM 5-44  
IP Fragmentation 5-44, 5-55  
MAC address 5-40  
Clearing NVRAM 5-54  
Management Mode 5-43, 5-50  
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module date 5-41  
module time 5-41, 5-47, 5-48  
Module Uptime 5-42  
Operational Mode 5-42, 5-49  
screen lock-out time 5-42, 5-49  
screen refresh time 5-41, 5-48  
subnet mask 5-20, 5-41, 5-45  
TFTP Gateway IP Addr 5-46  
Module Statistics Menu screen 5-83  
Interface statistics 5-84  
RMON statistics 5-84  
Module time 5-41  
module uptime 5-42  
H
Help  
related manuals 1-12  
Network Tools 5-37, 5-96  
atm_stp_state 5-106  
bridge 5-99  
I
Installation  
Interface Statistics screen 5-90  
IP address 5-17, 5-41, 5-44  
IP Fragmentation 5-55  
IP fragmentation 5-44  
done 5-106  
link_trap 5-106  
K
Keyboard conventions 5-2  
L
LANVIEW LEDs 4-1  
M
Management Mode 5-50  
management mode 5-43  
Module Configuration screen 5-37  
Module date 5-41  
Module Menu screen 5-37  
Module Operational Mode 5-49  
Module operational mode 5-42  
Module Selection screen 5-34  
Module Specific Configuration Menu  
screen 5-69  
operational mode 5-19  
Password screen 5-9  
Peak switch utilization 5-73  
Physical properties A-1  
Port Redirect Function 5-30, 5-70  
port redirect function 5-16  
Broadcast Suppression 5-71  
Flash Download 5-70  
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RESET button 4-7  
trap table configuration 5-28, 5-59  
Standards compatibility 1-5  
RMON Statistics screen 5-91, 5-95  
S
Safety A-3  
Screen lock-out time 5-19, 5-22,  
5-42, 5-49  
State 5-62  
Switch address 5-61  
Screen refresh time 5-22, 5-48  
Screens  
Chassis Environmental  
Screen 5-29  
Chassis Menu screen 5-15  
Device Menu screen 5-36  
Flash Download screen 5-74  
General Configuration screen 5-40  
Module Selection screen 5-34  
Menu screen 5-69  
Module Statistics Menu  
screen 5-83  
Password screen 5-9  
Port Redirect Function 5-30  
RMON Statistics screen 5-91  
screen 5-24, 5-55  
SNMP Traps screen 5-27, 5-58  
Switch Statistics screen 5-85  
System Resources screen 5-72  
Setting communtiy names 5-26  
Setting the reset peak switch 5-83  
Setting the threshold 5-82  
SNMP Community Names  
screen 5-24, 5-55  
access policy 5-25, 5-56  
community name 5-25, 5-56  
SNMP Traps screen 5-27, 5-58  
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