Cabletron Systems Switch SmartCell 6A000 User Manual

SmartCell 6A000 User  
Guide  
35 Industrial Way  
Rochester, NH 03867  
USA  
(603) 332-9400  
Order number 9032402  
Part number 04-0045-01 Rev. A  
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FCC CLASS A NOTICE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this  
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including  
interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Note  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A  
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to  
provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is  
operated in a commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed in accordance with the  
SmartCell 6A000 User Guide, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause interference, in which case the user will be required to correct the  
interference at his own expense.  
Note  
Changes or modifications made to this device, which are not expressly approved  
by the party responsible for compliance, could void the user’s authority to operate  
the equipment.  
DOC CLASS A NOTICE  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the  
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les limites applicables aux appareils  
numeriques de la class A prescrites dans le Reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par le ministere des  
Communications du Canada.  
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
ADDENDUM  
Application of Council Directive(s):  
89/336/EEC  
73/23/EEC  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
Manufacturer’s Address:  
Cabletron Systems, Inc.  
35 Industrial Way  
P. O. Box 5005  
Rochester, NH 03867  
Product Name:  
SmartCell 6A000  
Mr. J. Solari  
European Representative Name:  
European Representative Address:  
Cabletron Systems, Limited  
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park  
London Road, Newbury  
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England  
Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards:  
EC Directive 89/336/EEC  
EC Directive 73/23/EEC  
EN 55022  
EN 50082-1  
EN 60950  
Equipment Type/Environment:  
Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial or Light  
Industrial Environment.  
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with this  
notice conforms to the above directives.  
Manufacturer:  
Full Name:  
Title:  
Mr. Ronald Fotino  
Principal Compliance Engineer  
Rochester, NH. U.S.A.  
Location:  
Legal Representative in Europe:  
Full Name:  
Title:  
Mr. J. Solari  
Managing Director - E.M.E.A.  
Newbury, Berkshire, England  
Location:  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS  
The 6A-IOM-29-4 connectors use Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing  
or operating the 6A-IOM-29-4.  
The Class 1 Laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control loop  
eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set, and does not allow any user  
adjustment. Class 1 Laser transceivers comply with the following safety standards:  
21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U. S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA)  
IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission)  
CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization)  
When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1 accessible emission  
limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered hazardous.  
LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS  
When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of radiant power  
exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6dBm or 55 x 10 -6 watts.  
Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the optical port. The  
maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is 0.8 W cm-2 or 8 x 103 W m-2 sr-1.  
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, you must remove power from the network adapter.  
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FIBER OPTIC PROTECTIVE CAPS  
Caution READ BEFORE REMOVING FIBER OPTIC PROTECTIVE CAPS.  
Cable assemblies and MMF/SMF ports are shipped with protective caps to prevent contamination. To avoid  
contamination, replace port caps on all fiber optic devices when not in use.  
Cable assemblies and MMF/SMF ports that become contaminated may experience signal loss or difficulty inserting  
and removing cable assemblies from MMF/SMF ports.  
Contamination can be removed from cable assemblies by  
Blowing surfaces with canned duster (Chemtronics p/n ES1270 or equivalent).  
Using a fiber port cleaning swab (Alcoa Fujikura LTS p/n ACT-01 or equivalent) saturated with  
optical-grade isopropyl alcohol, gently wipe the end surface of ferrules first; then wipe down the  
sides of both ferrules.  
Blow ferrule surfaces dry with canned duster.  
Contamination can be removed from MMF/SMF ports by  
Using the extension tube supplied with canned duster, blow into the optical port, being careful not  
to allow the extension tube to touch the bottom of the optical port.  
Reconnect cable and check for proper mating. If problems remain, gently wipe out optical port with  
a DRY fiber port cleaning swab and repeat step 1.  
Caution To avoid contamination, replace port caps on all fiber optic devices when not in  
use.  
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REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SUMMARY  
SAFETY  
The SmartCell 6A000 meets the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and  
73/23/EEC.  
EMC  
The SmartCell 6A000 meets the EMC requirements of FCC Part 15, EN 55022, CSA C108.8, VCCI V-3/93.01, EN  
50082-1, and 89/336/EEC.  
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REVISION HISTORY  
Document Name:  
SmartCell 6A000 User Guide  
Document Order number:  
9032402  
Document Part Number:  
04-0045-01 Rev. A  
Author: Carre Gibson  
Editor: Ayesha Maqsood  
Illustrator: Michael Fornalski  
Cover Designer: Michael Fornalski  
Date  
Revision  
Description  
September 1997  
A
Initial Release  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
1
2
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1  
Switch Installation and Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
2.1  
2.1.1  
Unpacking the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Check Accessory Carton Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
2.2  
2.3  
2.4  
Inspecting the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1  
Installing the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3  
Configuring the Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6  
2.5  
2.5.1  
2.5.2  
Using the Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8  
Console Commands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8  
Console Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10  
3
IP Over ATM and LANE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
3.1  
3.1.1  
Creating an IP over ATM VLAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1  
ATM Addressing for IP over ATM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2  
3.2  
Creating an Emulated LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3  
ATM Addressing for LAN Emulation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5  
ELANs Across Multiple Switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
Switch Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6  
3.2.1  
3.2.2  
3.2.3  
4
Switch Administration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
4.1  
Backing Up and Restoring Switch Configuration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1  
4.2  
4.2.1  
4.2.2  
Upgrading Operating Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2  
Unsuccessful Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3  
Using the df Command to Recover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3  
4.3  
Setting Up Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3  
IISP Routing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4  
UNI Routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9  
IP Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10  
4.3.1  
4.3.2  
4.3.3  
4.4  
4.4.1  
Logs and Alarms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11  
Log Message System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12  
4.5  
Setting Up PVC Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13  
Point-to-Point PVCs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14  
Point-to-Multipoint PVCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 4-15  
Non-zero VPIs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16  
4.5.1  
4.5.2  
4.5.3  
4.6  
4.6.1  
4.6.2  
Traffic Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18  
Traffic Descriptors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18  
Call Admission Control Policy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20  
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4.6.3  
4.6.4  
Class of Service Queues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21  
EFCI, EPD, and RM Thresholds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23  
5
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-1  
Troubleshooting IP over ATM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1  
Troubleshooting LAN Emulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
Troubleshooting Congestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Diagnosing Congestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Global Congestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3  
Port Congestion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4  
5.3.1  
5.3.2  
5.3.3  
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Features and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1  
A.1  
Hardware Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1  
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1  
CPU Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2  
Switch Modules (MSM and ESM). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3  
Input/Output (Port) Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-3  
A.1.1  
A.1.2  
A.1.3  
A.1.4  
A.2  
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
Switch Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
CPU Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
I/O Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
Signaling and Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
Intelligent Call Admission Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-6  
Connection Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7  
LAN Servers and Clients . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7  
Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-7  
A.2.1  
A.2.2  
A.2.3  
A.2.4  
A.2.5  
A.2.6  
A.2.7  
A.2.8  
A.3  
Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8  
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8  
Physical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-8  
ATM Port Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9  
Standards Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-9  
CPU Serial Port Pin-Out Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-10  
A.3.1  
A.3.2  
A.3.3  
A.3.4  
A.3.5  
B
SmartCell 6A000 and SNMP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
B.1  
Internet MIB Hierarchy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-1  
B.2  
B.2.1  
B.2.2  
ZeitNet Proprietary MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-2  
Interpreting the Object Identifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-3  
Proprietary MIB Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-4  
B.3  
B.4  
A Client for SNMP Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
Console Commands that Affect the Agent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
B.5  
B.5.1  
B.5.2  
MIB Exceptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
Non-Conformance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-5  
Not Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . B-6  
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C
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . C-1  
C.1  
C.2  
C.3  
C.4  
C.5  
C.6  
C.7  
Telephone Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1  
FAX Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1  
Electronic Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1  
Placing A Support Call . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1  
Hardware Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3  
Software Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3  
Repair Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-3  
D
Acronyms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . D-1  
Index. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .I-1  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
2-1  
2-2  
2-3  
2-4  
2-5  
4-1  
4-2  
4-3  
4-4  
A-1  
A-2  
A-3  
B-1  
B-2  
B-3  
6A000-04 and 6A000-02 front panels. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2  
6A000 I/O modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3  
Installing the SmartCell 6A000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . 2-5  
Adapters provided for connecting to the switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6  
6A000 console and network connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7  
IISP routes between multiple switches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . 4-6  
Hierarchical network design using netprefixes and IISP routes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-8  
IP routing through SW1 for connectivity to the Ethernet network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11  
How log and alarm messages are accessed and displayed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13  
Front panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-2  
I/O modules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4  
Group and port identifiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-5  
Internet MIB Hierarchy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2  
ZeitNet Private MIBs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3  
ZeitNet Cabletron 6A000 MIB object identifier example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-4  
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2-1  
SmartSwitch 6000 contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3  
4-1  
Values for VPI and VCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16  
Front panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1  
Input/Output Module LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3  
I/O port module media types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-4  
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8  
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-8  
ATM Port Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9  
Signaling and Protocols Standards and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9  
Management Standards and Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-9  
RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter (PC Serial Port Adapter). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10  
RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Terminal Adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-10  
RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Modem Adapter) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-11  
A-1  
A-2  
A-3  
A-4  
A-5  
A-6  
A-7  
A-8  
A-9  
A-10  
A-11  
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1 INTRODUCTION  
Welcome to the SmartCell 6A000 User Guide. The SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch is a module that fits into the  
SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. You can install as many as three SmartCell 6A000 switches into a SmartSwitch 6000  
chassis. The module is hot swappable, meaning that you can install and remove it without turning off or disconnecting  
the chassis. This manual will help you quickly and easily install and configure your SmartCell 6A000 switch.  
By performing the steps described in the first two chapters of this manual, your switch will be physically installed,  
accessible on your Ethernet network, and running either an IP over ATM VLAN or an emulated Ethernet or Token  
Ring LAN.  
Subsequent chapters provide information about switch use, maintenance, and problem solving. These topics include  
Managing the switch: backing up configurations, adding routes, creating PVC connections,  
upgrading software, dealing with bandwidth, and controlling congestion  
Working with the switch’s hardware components  
Troubleshooting  
Note  
For detailed descriptions of SmartCell 6A000 console commands and their use,  
see the SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual.  
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2 SWITCH INSTALLATION AND SETUP  
After you read this chapter, you will be able to perform the following tasks:  
Install the SmartCell 6A000 switch module into the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis  
Complete the initial configuration  
Use the console interface  
2.1 UNPACKING THE SWITCH  
Remove the accessory carton from the shipping box. Carefully remove the switch from its packing material.  
2.1.1  
Check Accessory Carton Contents  
Open the accessory carton and check that it contains the following items:  
7-foot UTP cable terminated on both ends with RJ-45 connectors  
RJ-45 to 9-pin female adapter (labeled PC)  
RJ-45 to 25-pin male adapter (labeled VT)  
RJ-45 to 25-pin female adapter (labeled Modem)  
Console cabling instruction sheet  
Diskettes containing switch software, MIB files, and release notes  
SmartCell 6A000 Release Notes  
SmartCell 6A000 User Guide  
SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual  
If any of these items is missing, contact Cabletron customer support immediately.  
2.2 INSPECTING THE SWITCH  
Depending on the configuration ordered, your switch looks similar to one of the units in the drawing in Figure 2-1. The  
6A000-04, shown on the left, has four I/O modules. The 6A000-02, shown on the right, has two I/O modules; the  
empty I/O module positions are covered by metal blanks.  
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Inspecting the Switch  
Switch Installation and Setup  
ATM  
ATM  
FAIL  
FAIL  
S
Y
S
T
E
M
S
Y
S
T
E
M
STATUS  
POWER  
RX ENET  
TX ENET  
STATUS  
POWER  
RX ENET  
TX ENET  
A
C
A
C
E
T
E
T
H
E
R
N
E
T
H
E
R
N
E
T
C
O
M
C
O
M
B
D
B
D
Figure 2-1 6A000-04 and 6A000-02 front panels  
Inspect the switch and make certain that its configuration corresponds to what was ordered. Check the following:  
Check the labels on operating software diskettes. Make sure they list the software package that was  
ordered (ZX-SWR-PVC, ZX-SWR-SVC, or ZX-SWR-SVR). The software on the diskettes is the  
software that comes factory installed on your switch.  
Input/Output (I/O) modules are of the correct type and number (See Figure 2-2).  
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InstallingtheSwitch  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
UTP5, 4 Ports  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
MMF, 4 Ports  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
SMF/MMF, 4 Ports  
Figure 2-2 6A000 I/O modules  
If the hardware or software configuration is incorrect, contact Cabletron customer support immediately.  
2.3 INSTALLING THE SWITCH  
The SmartCell 6A000 is hot swappable, meaning that you can install and remove it without turning off or unplugging  
the SmartSwitch 6000 chassis. You can install as many as three switch modules in each chassis. In this configuration,  
the SmartCell 6A000 modules provide up to 45 user ports. Modules should be connected with inter-module trunks if  
traffic must cross between modules. Table 2-1 shows the maximum number of LAN and ATM switch modules that can  
be installed in a SmartSwitch 6000 chassis.  
Table 2-1 SmartSwitch 6000 contents  
Number of 6Exxx or 6Hxxx modules installed  
Number of 6A000 modules that can be added  
0
3
1
2
2
2
3
1
4
0
5
0
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Installing the Switch  
Switch Installation and Setup  
Follow the instructions below to install the switch module into the chassis. Refer to Figure 2-3.  
Remove the metal blank that covers one of the empty slots in the chassis.  
Open the ejectors at the top and bottom of the switch module.  
With the LEDs at the top, align the top and bottom of the SmartCell 6A000 with the tracks in the slot.  
Slide the switch into the chassis. The switch module obscures the view of the tracks at the bottom of  
the chassis, so be sure to look at that area as you begin to slide the switch into the chassis.  
Close the ejectors. The installation is complete.  
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Rotate ejector  
to lock in place  
Circuit Card  
Metal Backpanel  
Card Guides  
Figure 2-3 Installing the SmartCell 6A000  
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Switch Installation and Setup  
2.4 CONFIGURING THE SWITCH  
Initial configuration of your SmartCell 6A000 switch consists of setting the name, Ethernet IP address, and subnet  
mask. Once these tasks are complete done, the switch can be reached through your Ethernet network for additional  
configuration and administration.  
Perform the following steps to configure initial switch parameters:  
Determine whether you will use a dumb terminal, workstation, or PC running terminal emulation  
software to perform initial switch configuration.  
Configure dumb terminals or PCs running emulation software with the following communication  
parameters:  
Baud rate = 9600  
Data bits = 8  
Stop bits = 1  
Flow control = none  
Based on your choice in 1, above, plug one end of the supplied RJ-45 UTP cable into the appropriate  
RJ-45 adapter (see Figure 2-4)  
Dumb terminal — converter labeled modem  
PC with terminal software and 9-pin COM port — converter labeled PC  
PC with terminal software and 25-pin COM port — converter labeled VT  
UNIX workstation — converter labeled VT (you may also need a female-to-male gender changer)  
DB-25 to RJ-45  
Modem Adapter  
DB-25 to RJ-45  
VT Adapter  
DB-9 to RJ-45  
PC Adapter  
Figure 2-4 Adapters provided for connecting to the switch  
For information about adapter wiring configurations, see Appendix A, "Features  
and Specifications."  
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ConfiguringtheSwitch  
Plug the other end of the UTP cable into the SmartCell 6A000 female RJ-45 jack labeled Terminal,  
located on the front panel (see Figure 2-5).  
Connect the switch to your network by plugging a UTP cable into the SmartCell 6A000 female  
RJ-45 jack labeled Ethernet, located at the lower right of the switch's front panel (see Figure 2-5).  
ATM  
FAIL  
S
Y
S
T
E
M
STATUS  
POWER  
RX ENET  
TX ENET  
Terminal  
RJ-45  
Port  
Ethernet  
RJ-45  
Port  
Ethernet  
Hub  
Terminal  
Figure 2-5 6A000 console and network connections  
Start the dumb terminal or PC and its terminal emulation software.  
As soon as power is applied to the SmartCell 6A000, the module emits a series of diagnostic  
messages. If you inserted the module into a chassis that was turned off, turn it on now to see the  
diagnostics. If you inserted the module into a chassis that was turned on, press the Reset switch to  
see the diagnostics.  
After the diagnostics are finished, the switch prompts for a password. Enter the default password,  
"admin."  
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Using the Console  
Switch Installation and Setup  
Next, the switch prompts for the information necessary to make the switch accessible through your  
Ethernet network  
Switch name  
IP address  
Subnet mask  
After you enter these parameters and reboot the switch, log off the local console connection. Perform  
additional configuration steps over your network using a telnet connection.  
Only one console connection is allowed at any time.You must exit the local  
terminal connection by entering the exitcommand. If you do not, the local  
terminal session remains active and you cannot reach the switch through telnet. To  
correct this condition, connect the local terminal to the switch and enter the exit  
command.  
The following is an example of the initial configuration session:  
SmartCell ZX Version 1.0(c) Cabletron Inc.  
password:: admin < admin" is the default password  
The current user is  
Administrator  
Could not find setup file  
Running Setup Automatically  
SwitchName() : My_6A000  
IPAddress(0.0.0.0) : 210.160.77.254  
IPNetMask(255.0.0.0) : 255.255.255.0  
Confirm(y/n)?:y  
Changing IP Address on System. Telnet session (if any) will be lost.  
SmartCell ZX #  
Before continuing to Chapter 3, "IP Over ATM and LANE," read the following sections to familiarize yourself with  
the console of the SmartCell 6A000.  
2.5 USING THE CONSOLE  
Use the SmartCell 6A000 console interface to configure and manage your switch. The following is a description of the  
console interface and its operation.  
2.5.1  
Console Commands  
For detailed descriptions of console commands, see the SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual.  
All console commands use the syntax  
operator switch-attribute [<parameter 1> <parameter 2>... <parameter n>]  
Where the operator is one of the following:  
show(alias = display): Show the current values used by a switch-attribute.  
add(alias = create): Add a new instance of a switch-attribute.  
delete(alias = remove): Delete an instance of a switch-attribute.  
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modify(alias = set): Change the values that currently define a switch-attribute.  
start: Start a process on the switch; for example, start the LAN Emulation Configuration Server.  
restart: Restart a process on the switch; for example, restart a client.  
flush: Remove assigned values; for example, flush a route table.  
Entering parameters at the command line is optional. If a command requires parameter values, it prompts you for them.  
For instance, in the example below, showis the operator, clientis the switch-attribute, and 1is the parameter  
indicating that you want to show information about "client 1".  
SmartCell ZX # show client 1  
LANE Client 1  
===============================================================  
Client State  
Client Address  
LAN Name  
: Operational  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:81:00  
: elan2  
LECS Addr Source : ILMI  
LECS Address  
LES Address  
LAN Type  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:80:01  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:82:02  
: 802.3  
MTU  
: 1516  
IP Address  
IP NetMask  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 200.200.100.254  
: 255.255.255.0  
If you don't specify parameters with the command, the console prompts you for a choice and provides a default value  
displayed in parentheses. For example, if you enter show clientwithout specifying a client (as a parameter), the  
following appears:  
SmartCell ZX # show client  
ClientNumber(ALL)  
:
Here, the default of "all" clients is presented. You can either accept the default by pressing Enter, or you can enter a  
specific client number. Accepting the default displays the following:  
SmartCell ZX # show client  
ClientNumber(ALL)  
Client Type IP Address  
:<Enter>  
Server Type Server Conn Status  
============================================================================  
0 LANE  
1 LANE  
2 IP/ATM 200.50.50.254  
3 IP/ATM 200.50.40.254  
200.100.100.254 LECS  
200.200.100.254 LECS  
Established Operational  
Established Operational  
Established Operational  
Established Operational  
Local  
Local  
SmartCell ZX #  
When you accept the (all) default for show, the information displayed is often  
condensed.  
Adding and Modifying  
The addand modifyoperators often need parameters. You can enter these parameters on the command line before  
entering the command. If you don't enter the parameters, the switch prompts you for values.  
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As with the showcommand, each prompt provides you with a default. For example  
SmartCell ZX # add laneclient  
ClientNumber(3) : accept the default  
LanName(ELAN003) : My-elan call the ELAN something other than the default name  
ServerType(LECS) :  
ServerAddress() : 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:d4:14:41:80:01  
IPAddress() : 122.44.212.17  
NetMask(255.0.0.0) : 255.255.255.0  
MTU(1516) :  
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In the example above, some values are specified by taking the default, while others are explicitly entered.  
Press the Esc key to back out of any command before you enter the last value.  
2.5.2  
Console Help  
The console provides several levels of help for console commands. For example, to list the switch-attributes that can  
be used with a particular operator, enter the word help(or ?) followed by the operator.  
SmartCell ZX # help add  
HELP ----  
add  
============================================================================  
add  
[ AlarmConf | BUSELAN | Community | ELAN | IISPRoute |  
IPATMClient | IPATMPVC | LANEClient | LECSAddress | LECSELAN |  
LECSELANLEC | LECSTLVSET | LESELAN | PVC | Route |  
TrafficDescriptor | TrapCommunity | UNIRoute | WellKnownAddress ]  
SmartCell ZX #  
To obtain an explanation of a command and its parameters, enter the word help(or ?) before the command.  
SmartCell ZX # ? add laneclient  
Create LANE Client  
============================================================================  
ClientNumber  
LanName  
Local Client Number (0-127)  
Name of the ELAN to join  
ServerType  
ServerAddress  
IPAddress  
NetMask  
Type of LANE Server [LECS, LES]  
ATM Address of the LANE Server  
IP Address of the Client  
IP Netmask of the Client  
MTU  
MTU for the Client [1516, 9234, NONE]  
SmartCell ZX #  
While entering a command, you can obtain help about the current parameter by entering a question mark (?) at the  
prompt. For example  
SmartCell ZX # add uniroute  
PortNumber(A1) :B3  
UNIATMAddress() : ?  
ATM Address for the UNI route. 20 bytes  
UNIATMAddress() :39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:d4:14:41:80:00  
SmartCell ZX #  
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3 IP OVER ATM AND LANE  
This chapter explains how to set up a VLAN using classical IP over ATM and how to create an emulated LAN. After  
reading this chapter, you will be able to use your SmartCell 6A000 switch to  
Create an IP over ATM VLAN  
Create an emulated Ethernet LAN using LAN emulation (LANE)  
3.1 CREATING AN IP OVER ATM VLAN  
This section describes how to implement IP over ATM on your SmartCell 6A000 switch. The following assumptions  
are made:  
The SmartCell 6A000 switch will have a client on the IP over ATM VLAN.  
The ARP server will reside on the switch and correspond to the address of the switch client.  
All end nodes (computers, edge devices, and so on) support switched virtual circuits (SVCs).  
1. Log into the switch, either through the terminal port or through the Ethernet interface by telnet.  
2. Create a client on the switch and assign it as the ARP server for the VLAN.  
SmartCell ZX # add ipatmclient  
ClientNumber(0) : 1  
ServerType(NONE) : local assign the ARP server to the switch client  
ServerAddress() :  
IPAddress() : 90.1.1.1 IP address is for example only  
NetMask(255.0.0.0) : 255.255.255.0 subnet mask is for example only  
MTU(9180) :  
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The example above creates a client on the switch, designates the client as the ARP server for the VLAN (ServerType  
= local), and assigns the client an IP address and subnet mask.  
3. Enter the show clientcommand to make sure the client is operational and to obtain the 20-byte  
ATM address of the ARP server. For example, if you used the client number (client 1) from the  
example in step 2  
SmartCell ZX # show client 1  
IP/ATM Client 1  
============================================================================  
Client State  
Client Address  
Server  
: Operational  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:00:5A:01:01:01:00  
: is local  
Server Connection : Established  
MTU  
: 9180  
IP Address  
IP NetMask  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 90.1.1.1  
: 255.255.255.0  
4. Physically connect your end nodes and edge devices to the SmartCell 6A000 ports.  
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Note  
End nodes do not need to be physically attached to the switch that contains the  
ARP server. For example, an end station is connected to a SmartCell 6A000  
switch that is connected through an IISP route to the switch containing the ARP  
server. No special configuration is needed for this end station to participate in the  
VLAN because the end station automatically finds its path across the IISP route  
to communicate with the ARP server and the other VLAN members.  
5. Configure the ATM interface or adapter for end nodes and edge devices. Typically, configuration  
consists of designating IP over ATM as the protocol, assigning the device an IP address, and  
specifying the 20-byte ATM address of the ARP server (the switch's client address).  
6. As your end devices are configured and started, they register with the ARP server. You can test  
whether your IP over ATM VLAN is functional by pinging from one end device to another.  
7. To make certain that all end devices are registered with the ARP server, you can inspect the switch's  
ARP table using theshow ipatmarp command. For example, if three end devices with IP addresses  
90.1.1.2, 90.1.1.3, and 90.1.1.4 are added to the VLAN, the following ARP table entries should  
exist:  
SmartCell ZX # show ipatmarp  
ClientNumber(ALL)  
:
IP/ATM Server 1 ARP Table  
IP Address  
ATM Address  
============================================================================  
90.1.1.2 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:00:5A:01:01:02:00  
IP/ATM Server 3 ARP Table  
IP Address  
ATM Address  
============================================================================  
90.1.1.3 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:00:5A:01:01:03:00  
IP/ATM Server 5 ARP Table  
IP Address  
ATM Address  
============================================================================  
90.1.1.4 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:00:5A:01:01:04:00  
SmartCell ZX #  
3.1.1  
ATM Addressing for IP over ATM  
The SmartCell 6A000 uses a default form for ATM addresses in IP over ATM. The default format is constructed as  
follows:  
netprefix + two zero bytes + IP address of the device (in hex) + a trailing zero byte  
Where the netprefix is constructed from  
39 + nine zero bytes + the last three bytes of the device's MAC address  
For instance, if the switch MAC address is 00:20:D4:14:41:80 and its client IP address is the one used in the example  
in step 2, then the 20-byte ATM address of the ARP server is  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:00:5A:01:01:01:00  
Where  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80 = netprefix  
00:00 = two trailing zeros  
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00 = trailing zeros byte  
3.2 CREATING AN EMULATED LAN  
This section describes the steps for implementing an Ethernet or Token Ring Emulated LAN (ELAN) on your  
SmartCell 6A000 switch. The following assumptions are made:  
The switch will contain a client on the ELAN.  
The switch uses the ATM Well Known LECS Address for the address of its LAN Emulation  
Configuration Server (LECS).  
All end nodes (computers, edge devices, and so on) support the Well Known LECS Address or can  
obtain the address of the LECS using ILMI.  
All end nodes support Switched Virtual Circuits (SVCs).  
Note  
An ELAN (including local client) comes preconfigured on SmartCell 6A000  
switches running server software. The ELAN name is "ELAN000" and the local  
client number is zero (0). To use ELAN000, configure your end nodes and edge  
devices to use this ELAN, and then plug them into the switch.  
1. Map the Well Known LECS Address to the address of the SmartCell 6A000 LECS by executing the  
add wellknownaddress command  
SmartCell ZX # add wellknownaddress  
WellKnownAddress(47:00:79:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:a0:3e:00:00:01:00):  
RegisteredAddress(39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:80:01):  
SmartCell ZX #  
The first ATM address in the example above is the Well Known LECS Address, the second (supplied as a default) is  
the ATM address of this switch's LECS.  
Note  
The Well Known LECS Address is an ATM Forum standard, supported by many  
ATM devices. The configuration software of these devices provides a simple way  
(for instance, a dialog box button) for selecting the Well Known LECS Address as  
the address of the LECS. If your end devices use the Well Known LECS Address,  
it is unnecessary to enter the 20-byte LECS address by hand.  
Note  
It is unnecessary to specify the LECS address if your end devices support  
discovery of the LECS through ILMI.  
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2. Create an ELAN on your switch by executing the add elancommand. The following is an example:  
SmartCell ZX # add elan  
ELANNumber(0) : 1 use 1 instead of the default, (0)  
ELANName(ELAN000) : Marketing ELAN is named Marketing instead of the default, (ELAN000)  
ConnectMethod(SVC):  
ELANType(802.3) < The default (Ethernet) is used  
Multipoint(YES) :  
MTU(1516) :  
Distribute(PROXY) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
3. Create a client for the switch on the ELAN. For example, enter  
SmartCell ZX # add laneclient  
ClientNumber(0) : 1 < one is used instead of the default, (0)  
LanName(ELAN001) : Marketing < ELAN name is Marketing, not the default, (ELAN001)  
ServerType(LECS) :  
ServerAddress() :  
IPAddress() : 90.1.1.1 < IP address and subnet mask is assigned to the client  
NetMask(255.0.0.0): 255.255.255.0  
MTU(1516) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
NOTICE - 'ZLESSRV' LES Join 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:  
14:41:82:00  
NOTICE - 'ZLESSRV' BUS Connect 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:  
14:41:82:00  
Note  
When you create a client, it automatically finds the LECS address using ILMI.  
Notice that as the newly created client becomes active, messages appear on the console indicating that the client has  
registered with the LAN Emulation Server (LES) and the Broadcast and Unknown Sever (BUS).  
4. Enter the show clientcommand to make certain that the client is operational.  
SmartCell ZX # show client 1  
LANE Client 1  
============================================================================  
Client State  
Client Address  
LAN Name  
: Operational  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:81:00  
: Marketing  
LECS Addr Source : ILMI  
LECS Address  
LES Address  
LAN Type  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:80:01  
: 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:82:02  
: 802.3  
MTU  
: 1516  
IP Address  
IP NetMask  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 90.1.1.1  
: 255.255.255.0  
Note  
While creating an ELAN client for the switch is not absolutely necessary, it does  
provide management connectivity with the switch over its ATM ports (instead of  
the Ethernet port). See Chapter 4, "Switch Administration."  
5. Physically connect your end nodes and edge devices to the switch ports.  
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6. Configure the ATM interface or adapter for all end nodes and edge devices. Typically, configuration  
consists of specifying LAN Emulation as the protocol, assigning the device an IP address that  
corresponds to the subnet of the switch's client, and indicating that you want the device to use the  
Well Known LECS Address or the ILMI acquired LECS address as the address for the LECS.  
7. Messages are displayed on the console as each end device registers with the LES and BUS. You can  
check connectivity by pinging between end nodes.  
Your ELAN is now operational. Additional ELANs can be created in the same way. See Chapter 4, "Switch  
Administration." for information about SmartCell 6A000 switch operations and maintenance.  
Note  
While it is possible for a single ELAN on the SmartCell 6A000 switch to support  
multiple subnets, in general, switch performance is best and management easiest  
when the "One-subnet-per-ELAN" rule is observed.  
3.2.1  
ATM Addressing for LAN Emulation  
The SmartCell 6A000 provides a default format for ATM addresses used by LAN emulation. The default format is  
constructed as follows:  
netprefix + the MAC address of the device + a Selector Byte  
Where the netprefix is constructed from  
39 + nine zero bytes + the last three bytes of the switch's MAC address  
The Selector Byte specifies to whom the ATM address belongs.  
00 = LEC  
01 = LECS  
02 = LES or BUS  
For instance, if the switch's MAC address is 00:20:D4:14:41:80, then the 20-byte ATM address of the LECS is:  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:80:01  
Where  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80 = netprefix  
00:20:D4:14:41:80 = the switch's MAC address  
01 = the Selector Byte indicating that this is the LECS  
Additionally, within both the LES and BUS addresses, the byte that corresponds to the last byte of the MAC address  
is summed with the ELAN number. For example, the ATM address of the LESs on ELAN000, ELAN001, and  
ELAN010 are  
LES for ELAN000 = 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:80:02  
LES for ELAN001 = 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:81:02  
LES for ELAN010 = 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:20:D4:14:41:8A:02  
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ELANs Across Multiple Switches  
ELANs can exist within a single switch or they can span multiple switches through IISP routes. When an ELAN spans  
multiple switches, it's important that all switches within the group use the same LECS. The general rule is "Within an  
administration domain (a group of switches with related ELANs), there should be exactly one LECS."  
To assure that there is only one LECS, you can take one of the following actions:  
1. Turn off the LECS using the stop lecscommand on all but one switch. The switch with the LECS  
left running provides LECS support for the rest of the group. Use the set lecsaddresscommand  
on all the other switches so that they point to the switch with the running LECS for LECS support.  
2. Use the add wellknownaddresscommand on all other switches to map the Well Known LECS  
Address to the LECS address of the switch with the running LECS. Now, all devices and clients  
configured to use the Well Known LECS Address automatically register with the switch with the  
running LECS.  
Note  
Use IISP routing to connect multiple SmartCell 6A000 switches to form  
administration domains. See Chapter 4, "Switch Administration." for information  
on setting up IISP routes.  
3.2.3  
Switch Clients  
The concept of SmartCell 6A000 switch client connections is an important concept to understand. A client connection  
is actually a connection between the VLAN and the SmartCell 6A000 CPU; this CPU connection appears as if the  
switch is an end station on the VLAN. The SmartCell 6A000 uses local clients to connect itself to the VLANs that it  
supports.  
This is analogous to a phone company that supports a communication system. Even though the phone company  
maintains the circuits, a call to the phone company itself cannot be made unless the phone company has its own number  
and connection on its own phone system. Similarly, VLAN membership (and reachability) of a SmartCell 6A000 on  
any particular VLAN depends upon whether the SmartCell 6A000 has a local client connection for that VLAN.  
Clients are created using the add laneclientcommand for LAN emulation, and add ipatmclientfor IP over ATM.  
For example, the following adds a switch LANE client to the ELAN elan1:  
SmartCell ZX# add laneclient  
ClientNumber(0)  
LanName(ELAN001)  
ServerType(LECS)  
ServerAddress()  
IPAddress()  
: 1  
: elan1  
:
:
: 128.213.77.95  
NetMask(255.255.0.0)  
MTU(1516)  
:
:
SmartCell ZX#  
Prior to creating this local client connection, end devices could communicate with each other through elan1, but they  
could not communicate with the SmartCell 6A000.  
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4 SWITCH ADMINISTRATION  
This chapter contains software and hardware procedures that you might need to perform on your SmartCell 6A000  
switch. These procedures include  
Backing up and restoring switch configuration  
Upgrading switch operating software  
Creating routes and connecting switches  
Using switch logs and alarms  
4.1 BACKING UP AND RESTORING SWITCH  
CONFIGURATION  
Once your SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch is up and running or you have made extensive changes to the configuration,  
you should back up the switch configuration. If the flash RAM gets formatted or corrupted, you can restore the switch  
configuration from the backup file.  
Note  
The backupcommand backs up only the configuration files. It does not back up  
an image of the operating software.  
To perform a back up or restore, you must have TFTP server software running on an end station connected to the  
switch. The backupcommand copies the configuration files on the switch to a directory specified by the TFTP server  
software. Often, this directory is /tftpboot; however, it may be different with your TFTP server software. Backup file  
names can be anything. Both the target backup directory and its file must exist and have appropriate read and write  
permissions for the backup to complete successfully.  
The backupcommand prompts you for the IP address of the TFTP server end station, the backup path, and the name  
of the file within which you are saving the configuration. For example, if the IP address of the TFTP server end station  
is 90.1.1.100, and you want to save the switch configuration in the file named config-1 under the directory /back_dir,  
enter the following:  
SmartCell ZX# backup switch  
ServerIP() : 90.1.1.100  
Path() : /back_dir/config-1  
SmartCell ZX #  
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The switch stores the IP address of the TFTP server, the path, and the backup file name. The next time you enter the  
backupor restorecommands, these values are presented as the default IP address and path. For example, when you  
enter the restorecommand, the following display appears:  
SmartCell ZX# restore switch  
ServerIP(90.1.1.100) :  
Path(/back_dir/config-1) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
Backup file is valid.  
Restoring a backup file will completely replace any data stored in the flash.  
Are you sure this is what you want to do?  
Confirm(y/n)?: y  
SmartCell ZX #  
Note  
You must reboot the switch for the restoreto take effect.  
4.2 UPGRADING OPERATING SOFTWARE  
You can upgrade the operating software of the SmartCell 6A000 while the switch is running its current software. This  
procedure is known as a hot upgrade and is accomplished by the update firmwarecommand.  
When the switch is started (or rebooted), it copies its operating software from flash RAM to the CPU program memory.  
When you perform a hot upgrade, the image in flash RAM is erased and replaced with the new software image. While  
the upgrade is occurring, the switch continues to run the copy in program memory. When the switch is rebooted, the  
new software image residing in flash RAM is copied into system memory and then run.  
To use the hot upgrade feature, the switch must have network access to an end station running TFTP server software.  
The SmartCell 6A000 operating software file must reside within the directory specified by the TFTP server software.  
Often, this directory is /tftpboot. However, it may be different with your TFTP server software.  
The following is an example of a hot upgrade:  
SmartCell ZX # update firmware  
ServerIP() : 128.95.77.210  
Path() : server.ima  
You are updating the code image in the flash.  
Are you sure this is what you want to do?  
Confirm(y/n)?:y  
Erasing Flash.  
Using TFTP to get and program bootfile server.ima from 128.95.77.210.  
2672K |  
2737100 bytes received.  
Image Updated.  
You will have to reboot for the new image to take effect.  
SmartCell ZX #  
Notice that the update firmwarecommand does not use bootp to find the TFTP server. Instead, the update firmware  
command requires that you specify the IP address of the TFTP server, the path to the image file, and the file name.  
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4.2.1  
Unsuccessful Update  
If the update firmwarecommand fails, DO NOT turn off or attempt to reboot the SmartCell 6A000 switch. In its  
current state, the operating software normally stored in flash RAM is erased. The switch is still functioning only  
because it is running the image of the operating software that resides in volatile system memory.  
If possible, determine why the update firmwarecommand failed. Common causes for failure are  
Incorrect path and file names  
Improper permission settings on the directory containing the upgrade software  
SmartCell 6A000 is not physically connected to the network  
SmartCell 6A000 cannot reach the TFTP server subnet  
If you can correct the problem, enter the update firmwarecommand to continue with the upgrade process. However,  
if you are unable to correct the problem, use the df(download flash) command and a tftpboot server to replace the  
operating software. Follow the procedure described in the next section.  
4.2.2  
Using the df Command to Recover  
1. Set up bootp server software on a workstation.  
2. Connect both the bootp server workstation and the SmartCell 6A000 to your Ethernet network.  
Make certain that the bootp server can be reached by the SmartCell 6A000.  
3. Connect a dumb terminal (or PC running terminal emulation software) to the SmartCell 6A000  
Terminal port.  
4. Copy the SmartCell 6A000 operating software image into the appropriate location on the bootp  
server.  
5. Setup the bootp server tables (or equivalent) with the MAC address of the SmartCell 6A000, a  
unique IP address, and the image software path.  
6. From the terminal connection, enter the rebootcommand.  
7. When the switch begins its seven-second countdown, stop it by pressing any key.  
8. Enter the dfcommand. The SmartCell 6A000 contacts the bootp server and downloads the operating  
software into its flash RAM.  
Press any key to exit to debug monitor. Waiting for 07 seconds...  
06  
05 <CR>  
=>df  
Are you sure?(Y/N)y  
Initializing Ethernet...  
Starting Bootp...  
9. Enter the gocommand to start the SmartCell 6A000 in normal operating mode. The command  
console login prompt appears as the switch runs its operating software.  
4.3 SETTING UP ROUTES  
The SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch supports several types of routing, each used for different purposes. Route protocols  
supported are: IISP, UNIRoute, and IP routing.  
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4.3.1  
IISP Routing  
IISP routing connects two or more switches (or other devices). Through SVCs, IISP routes create user-transparent links  
over which IP over ATM and LANE members can operate with each other and their respective support servers (ARP  
server, LECS, LES, and so on). For example, if a VLAN spans two or more switches, all nodes in the VLAN can  
communicate with the ARP server and with each other if the switches are connected using IISP routes.  
Creating IISP Routes  
Use the add iisproutecommand to create IISP routes. IISP routes are defined on each switch by the port number  
through which the route exists and the netprefix of the switch at the opposite end.  
For example, to set up an IISP route between port A4 on switch SW1 and port A4 of SW2, you would perform the  
following steps.  
1. Physically connect port A4 of switch SW1 to port A4 of switch SW2.  
2. If the netprefixes of port A4 on SW1 and port A4 on SW2 are not already known, enter the show  
netprefixcommand on each switch.  
For switch SW1, enter:  
SmartCell ZX # show netprefix a4  
Port#  
NetPrefix  
============================================================================  
A4 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80 <SW1's netprefix for port A4  
SmartCell ZX #  
For switch SW2, enter  
SmartCell ZX # show netprefix a4  
Port#  
NetPrefix  
============================================================================  
A4 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:47:80 <SW2's netprefix for port A4  
SmartCell ZX #  
3. Enter the add iisproute command on each switch.  
From SW1, enter  
SmartCell ZX # add iisproute  
ATMAdress() : 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:47:80 <SW2's netprefix  
PortNumber(A1) :a4 <Specify A4 as the port  
Metric(1) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
From SW2, enter  
SmartCell ZX # add iisproute  
ATMAdress() : 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80  
PortNumber(A1) : A4<Specify A4 as the port  
Metric(1) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
4. To see if the IISP routes exist, use the show iisproutecommand on each switch.  
From SW1, enter  
SmartCell ZX # show iisproute  
Entry# Port#  
Metric Len Address  
============================================================================  
0 A4  
1
104 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:47:80  
SmartCell ZX #  
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From SW2, enter  
SmartCell ZX # show iisproute  
Entry# Port#  
Metric Len Address  
============================================================================  
0 A4  
1
104 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80  
SmartCell ZX #  
5. If clients on both switch SW1 and SW2 are within the same subnet, you can test connectivity by  
pinging between clients.  
IISP Routes Among Multiple Switches  
Multiple IISP routes can be set up over a single physical link. Continuing with the example above, a third switch (SW3)  
is added.  
6. Connect a cable between port B1 of SW2 and port B1 of SW3; then add an IISP route between B1  
of SW2 and B1 of SW3 (see Figure 4-1).  
7. Use the add iisproutecommand to add a third route from SW1 to SW3 over the existing cables.  
On switch SW1, enter:  
SmartCell ZX # add iisproute  
ATMAdress() : 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:15:00<SW3's netprefix  
PortNumber(A1) :a4<Port on SW1 attached to the cable from A4 on SW2  
Metric(1) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
On switch SW3, enter  
SmartCell ZX # add iisproute  
ATMAdress() : 39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80 <SW1's netprefix  
PortNumber(A1) :b1 < Port on SW3 attached to the cable from B1 of SW2  
Metric(1) :  
SmartCell ZX #  
SW1 and SW3 are connected without using a dedicated physical connection between the two switches.  
Note that a routing loop is created if SW1 and SW3 are physically connected with a cable and an IISP route is defined  
over this physical link.  
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Port C4  
Port C4  
Port B1  
Port B1  
SW1  
SW2  
SW3  
Physical View  
Route 1  
Route 2  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:47:80  
Route 3  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80  
39:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:15:00  
Logical View  
Figure 4-1 IISP routes between multiple switches  
Default IISP Routes  
A default route is a special IISP route that does not specify the netprefix of the destination port. The correct addressing  
is worked out using IISP signaling between the SmartCell 6A000 and the device at the other end of the route. The  
destination of a default IISP route can be a standard (addressed) IISP route or another default IISP route.  
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For example, create a default IISP route from port B1.  
SmartCell ZX# add iisproute  
AtmAddress()  
PortNumber(A1)  
Metric(1)  
:< no netprefix specified  
: b1  
:
SmartCell ZX#  
To see the route in the SmartCell 6A000 routing table, enter the following:  
Top # show iisp  
EntryNum PortNum  
============================================================================  
B1 default route  
SmartCell ZX#  
Metric Length ATM Address  
0
1
0
Default IISP routes are used primarily as gateway connections to other LAN segments or to a WAN connection. For  
instance, a SmartCell 6A000 contains four standard IISP routes and one default IISP route. If a connection is being  
established whose address does not correspond to one of the four standard IISP routes, the connection is automatically  
forwarded to the default IISP route.  
Because of the default IISP route's lack of a definite ATM address, be careful when using these routes. Observe the  
following rules when using default IISP routes:  
Never add more than one default IISP route on any SmartCell 6A000.  
Do not use default IISP routes as an "easy" way to create a route between two devices.  
Do not over use default IISP routes. Doing so can create overly complicated network topologies.  
When using IISP routes, be careful not to create ambiguous routes or routing loops.  
Restrict the use of default IISP routes to gateway connections out of the local LAN segment.  
IISP Routes and Network Topology  
IISP is implemented on the SmartCell 6A000 switch so that a route's destination address is some sequential portion  
(always starting with the first byte) of a 20-byte ATM address. Usually, the default netprefix is used (first thirteen  
bytes). However, routes can be defined using more or fewer bytes than the thirteen netprefix bytes.  
This ability to define destination addresses by masking off portions of an ATM address allows multiple SmartCell  
6A000 switches to be connected in flexible configurations. Furthermore, you can change the netprefix of a switch (or  
a port on a switch) to any value by using the set netprefixcommand. Combining these two capabilities, you can  
define routes with simple addressing schemes and create hierarchical network topologies.  
For example, Figure 4-2 shows three groups of switches: A, B and C. Use the set netprefix. command to change  
the first two bytes of the netprefix for switches within A, B, and C to 11:22.  
Add a third byte to the netprefix of each group (a group identifier), such that  
Group A = 11:22:33  
Group B = 11:22:44  
Group C = 11:22:55  
Within each group, add one more byte to each switch address (a switch identifier). Each switch (route destination) can  
now be specified by  
11:22: + group identifier byte + switch identifier byte  
For example, switches in group A are 11:22:33:00 and 11:22:33:01  
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IISP routes between A, B, and C can be defined by  
11:22: + group identifier byte  
Collectively, groups A, B, and C represent the super-group "A-B-C." Any group from outside A-B-C can define a route  
to A-B-C by using just 11:22.  
11:22:33  
11:22:33:00  
A
11:22:33:01  
11:22:55  
11:22:44  
11:22:44:01  
11:22:55:01  
11:22:55:00  
B
C
11:22:44:00  
=
super-group  
11:22:  
another  
super-group  
Figure 4-2 Hierarchical network design using netprefixes and IISP routes  
Routing Loops  
Be careful not to create "ambiguous routes" (that is, routes defined by too few bytes). For instance, if a route is defined  
within the super-group A-B-C by specifying 11:22 as the destination, a routing loop is created. An additional byte is  
necessary to specify to which group (A, B, or C) the destination belongs.  
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IISP Metrics and Load Sharing  
You can assign a metric value to each IISP route. The metric "weights" one route against another. The IISP metric  
specifies which of two or more routes is used the most for setting up calls. Counters are set up for each route that equal  
the route's metric. These counters are decremented as calls are set up through the routes. When a route's counter reaches  
zero, that route is not used until all other router counts reach zero, and all router counters are reset to their metric value.  
Obviously, the route with the lowest metric decrements to zero first and remains unused until all other routes also  
decrement to zero.  
For example, two parallel routes are set up for redundancy and for load sharing between two switches. One route (A)  
has a metric of one, while the other route (B) has a metric of two. This means that for every call set up through A, two  
calls are set up through B.  
The exception to the example above occurs when one of the parallel routes uses more bytes of the ATM address to  
define the route destination. If true, the path through the route with the longer destination address is always selected  
first.  
For example,  
If routes A and B are parallel and are defined by  
A = port A1, port address: 11:22:33, and metric 3  
B = port B1, port address: 11:22:33:44:55, and metric 1  
B is always favored for use over A and is used as often as possible, regardless of the fact that it has a smaller metric  
than A.  
SigConfig and PortAutoDetect with IISP Routing  
The SmartCell 6A000 and the device to which it is connected must both use the same signaling type: UNI 3.0 or UNI  
3.1. Use modify sigconfig currentinterfacetypeor defaultinterfacetypeto set the interface type to match the  
device on the other end of the connection. You also can use modify portautodetect to turn on auto detection of  
signaling type, so the SmartCell 6A000 will sense the signaling type of the other device and use the same type.  
IISP route signaling expects one end of the route to adopt user behavior and the other end to adopt network behavior.  
However, some devices to which you connect your SmartCell 6A000 switch may be incapable of negotiating which is  
network and which is user. If a device is unable to negotiate, use the currentinterfaceroleor  
defaultinterfacerole parameter of the modify sigconfigcommand to set the port on the switch to the behavior  
opposite to that of the connected device.  
4.3.2  
UNI Routes  
Use static UNI routes when a device being connected to the SmartCell 6A000 switch either does not support ILMI or  
whose implementation of ILMI is incompatible with the SmartCell 6A000.  
Use the add uniroutecommand to add static routes to the UNI route table of the switch.  
For example, to add to port A1 a static UNI Route that connects to a device with ATM address  
44:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:30:E5:14:41:80:00, enter the following:  
SmartCell ZX # add uniroute  
PortNumber(A1) :  
UNIATMAddress() : 44:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:14:41:80:00:30:E5:14:41:80:00  
SmartCell ZX #  
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To see whether the static uniroute has been added, list the routes using the show uniroute command.  
Note  
Some devices require ILMI to be disabled for UNI routes to work. Use the set  
ilmiadminstatuscommand to disable ILMI on the SmartCell 6A000 switch on a  
per-port basis.  
4.3.3  
IP Routing  
The SmartCell 6A000 switch provides limited IP routing. IP routing allows switches that are not connected directly to  
Ethernet to communicate with an Ethernet-based network management system (NMS). The connection is made by  
adding IP routes on the non-connected switches that specify a client on a connected switch as their gateway to the  
Ethernet.  
Note  
SmartCell 6A000 IP routing performance is inadequate for routing between  
VLANs. If you need to create routes between VLANs on your SmartCell 6A000,  
use a router equipped with an ATM interface. Consult Cabletron Customer  
Support for recommended routers.  
For example,  
Switch SW1 and the NMS are on an Ethernet network with address 128.205.99.0.  
The IP address of SW1's Ethernet port is 128.205.99.254.  
The IP address of SW1's LANE client is 90.1.1.254.  
The IP address of SW2's LANE client is 90.1.1.33.  
SW2 is not physically connected to the Ethernet network.  
SW2 is connected to SW1 through an IISP route, and are both part of the same emulated LAN.  
To reach SW2 with the Ethernet-based NMS, create an IP route that assigns SW1's switch client as SW2's default  
gateway to the network 128.205.99.0. Enter the following on SW2 (see Figure 4-3):  
SmartCell ZX # add route  
DestNetIP() : 128.205.99.0 < address of the Ethernet network to reach  
GatewayIP() : 90.1.1.254  
< IP address of SW1's LANE client  
SmartCell ZX #  
Switch SW2 can communicate with the NMS on the Ethernet network.  
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To see the route, enter the show routecommand on SW2  
SmartCell ZX # show route  
ROUTE NET TABLE  
destination  
gateway  
flags Refcnt Use  
Interface  
------------------------------------------------------------------------  
0.0.0.0  
90.1.1.0  
128.205.99.0  
0.0.0.0  
90.1.1.33  
90.1.1.254  
1
1
1
0
0
3
0
zn0  
zn1  
zn1  
1688  
5660  
------------------------------------------------------------------------  
ROUTE HOST TABLE  
destination  
------------------------------------------------------------------------  
127.0.0.1 127.0.0.1 lo0  
gateway  
flags Refcnt Use  
Interface  
5
0
0
------------------------------------------------------------------------  
SmartCell ZX #  
Switch client  
on SW2, 90.1.1.33  
SW2  
ELAN  
Switch client on SW1 is  
defined as SW2’s  
gateway to the Ethernet  
NMS  
SW1  
Switch client  
on SW1,  
90.1.1.254  
Ethernet interface  
128.205.99.254  
Ethernet network 128.205.99.0  
Figure 4-3 IP routing through SW1 for connectivity to the Ethernet network  
4.4 LOGS AND ALARMS  
This section discusses the log and alarm features, concepts, and the commands provided by the SmartCell 6A000  
switch for setting and using the log and alarm options.  
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4.4.1  
Log Message System  
The software modules and submodules of the SmartCell 6A000 switch automatically generate log messages. These  
messages are stored in the log message buffer, residing in system memory. Messages are conditionally forwarded from  
the log message buffer to two other buffers: the log trace buffer and the alarm message buffer. You can view log  
messages directly from the log message buffer. However, you can filter and prioritize messages by viewing them  
through the log trace and alarm message buffers.  
How Log Messages and Alarm Messages Differ  
Alarms are log messages that are forwarded from the log message buffer into the alarm message buffer. Forwarding is  
based on user-defined filters of the error flags contained within the log messages. Use the show logalarmmaskand  
modify logalarmmaskcommands to view and modify the Alarm Message flag settings.  
The alarm message buffer resides in flash RAM and is non-volatile. For example, if a switch crashes and is then  
rebooted, you can view the alarm messages that were sent just before the crash. Conversely, the contents of the log  
message buffer (residing in system memory) are lost when a crash occurs.  
Use the modify alarmconf command to control the amount of flash memory allocated to the alarm message buffer,  
and to specify the size of each alarm message file within the buffer. Also, use the modify alarmconf command to  
control the number of alarm messages each file contains.  
Viewing and Filtering Messages  
View console system messages from one of three locations (see Figure 4-4).  
The log message buffer: A straight dump to the console of all messages in the log message buffer.  
You cannot filter between the log message buffer and the console. You can turn the display of log  
messages on or off using the modify logprint command.  
The log trace buffer: All log messages are forwarded into the log trace buffer from the log message  
buffer. To filter messages sent to the console use the modify logtracecommand. Notice that  
filtering occurs between the log trace buffer and the console, affecting only the display. You can turn  
log trace messages on and off by changing the setting of quietmodefrom the modify logtrace  
command.  
The alarm message buffer: To view alarm messages, enter the show alarmcommand. To show a  
single alarm, specify the alarm buffer index number. Accepting the default index of alldisplays all  
alarm messages in the mlarm message buffer.  
Notice that filtering on alarm messages occurs between the log message buffer and alarm message buffers, not between  
the alarm message buffer and the console.  
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Modules & Submodules (SW)  
Log Buffer  
(Sys Mem)  
Filter on  
Set Log Alarm Mask  
Alarm Message  
Buffer  
(Flash Mem)  
Log Trace  
Buffer  
On / Off  
Displays Logs  
if set LogPrint is On  
Remote  
Clients  
Filter on  
Set Log Trace  
Displayed by  
Show Alarm  
command  
Console  
One parameter of set LogTrace is Quiet Mode,  
which controls whether any Log Messages  
are printed, reguardless of filtering.  
Figure 4-4 How log and alarm messages are accessed and displayed  
4.5 SETTING UP PVC CONNECTIONS  
The SmartCell 6A000 supports permanent virtual circuits (PVCs), both point-to-point and point-to-multipoint. Use  
PVCs to connect devices that do not support SVCs to a switch's local client or through the switch to form a PVC link  
with other devices.  
Note  
The SmartCell 6A000 supports PVCs for IP over ATM only.  
Use point-to-point PVCs to connect one end node to another for two-way communication. Use point-to-multipoint  
PVCs to connect a broadcast end node to a group of receiving end nodes; traffic is one-way.  
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4.5.1  
Point-to-Point PVCs  
The procedure for setting up a PVC between two end nodes through the SmartCell 6A000 consists of specifying the  
ports and the virtual path and virtual channel identifiers (VPI and VCI).  
1. Use add pvcto create the PVC; specify the ports through which the connection is established and  
the VPI/VCI pair to use with each port.  
SmartCell ZX # add pvc  
ConnType(PTP)  
:
LowPort(A1)  
: c1 <specify port C1  
LowVPI(0)  
: <accept the default VPI, 0  
LowVCI(33)  
: 100<use 100 for VCI  
HighPort(A1)  
: b2 <specify port B2  
HighVPI(0)  
:
HighVCI(34)  
: 100  
FwdTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
BkwTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
SmartCell ZX #  
:
:
The example above creates a PVC between ports C1 and B2 with VPI/VCI = 0/100.  
2. Plug the end nodes into the specified SmartCell 6A000 ports (C1 and B2).  
3. Configure each end node with the proper IP address, subnet mask, and VPI/VCI pair = 0/100.  
The end nodes can communicate with each other through the point-to-point PVC connection.  
Connecting to Local Client Through Point-to-Point PVC  
All PVC connections to SmartCell 6A000 local clients use B4 (the CPU port) as the HighPort.  
Follow these instructions to connect an end node to a SmartCell 6A000 local client through a point-to-point PVC.  
1. Use add pvcto create the PVC.  
SmartCell ZX # add pvc  
ConnType(PTP)  
:<use a point-to-point PVC  
LowPort(A1)  
:<use port A1 in this example  
LowVPI(0)  
:
LowVCI(33)  
: 100  
HighPort(A1)  
: b4 <HighPort must be B4  
HighVPI(0)  
:
HighVCI(34)  
: 100  
FwdTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
BkwTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
SmartCell ZX #  
:
:
2. Use add ipatmclientto create the IP over ATM local client.  
SmartCell ZX # add ipatmclient  
ClientNumber(0)  
ServerType(NONE)  
ServerAddress()  
IPAddress()  
: 2 <use client # 2 in this example  
: <accept default  
:
: 10.1.1.0  
NetMask(255.0.0.0)  
MTU(9180)  
:
:
SmartCell ZX #  
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3. Use add ipatmpvcto associate the end node's IP address with the PVC.  
SmartCell ZX # add ipatmpvc  
ClientNumber(0)  
DestinationIP()  
DestinationVPI(0)  
DestinationVCI(33)  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 2 <specify local client number  
: 10.1.1.22 <end node's IP address  
:
: 100 <VCI was specified as 100  
4. Connect the end node to port A1 of the SmartCell 6A000.  
5. Configure the end node with IP address 10.1.1.22, subnet mask 255.0.0.0, and VPI/VCI pair = 0/100.  
4.5.2  
Point-to-Multipoint PVCs  
Instructions in this section describe how to set up a point-to-multipoint connection through your SmartCell 6A000.  
Example: Create a point-to-multipoint connection between a broadcasting workstation on port A1 and three other  
workstations connected to ports B2, B3, and C1.  
1. Use add trafficdescriptor to create a backward traffic descriptor with AAL Type = null. This  
assures that traffic on the PVC is one way only.  
SmartCell ZX # add trafficdescriptor  
TrafficType(UBR)  
TrafficDescriptorType(8)  
PCRCLP01(0)  
:
:
:
PCRCLP0(0)  
:
SCRCLP01(0)  
:
SCRCLP0(0)  
:
MBSCLP01(0)  
:
MBSCLP0(0)  
:
QOSClass(1)  
:
AALType(5)  
: 0 <set AAL Type = null.  
SmartCell ZX #  
2. Use show trafficdescriptorto obtain the new traffic descriptor index number.  
SmartCell ZX # show trafficdescriptor  
TD# Traff Desc QoS Peak Cell Rate Sust Cell Rate Max Burst Size Aal VC  
Type  
Type  
(Kb/s)  
CLP_0 CLP_0+1 CLP_0 CLP_0+1 CLP_0 CLP_0+1  
============================================================================  
(Kb/s)  
(Kb)  
Type Type  
1 UBR  
2 NRTVBR  
3 UBR  
8
2
8
8
8
8
8
8
4
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
34  
1372  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5 PVC  
5 PVC  
5 PVC  
0 PVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
4 UBR  
0
4155 UBR  
4158 UBR  
4162 UBR  
4180 UBR  
138889  
353  
353  
353  
SmartCell ZX #  
In the example above, traffic descriptor # 4 (left column) has AALType 0 (null).  
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3. Use add pvcto successively create point-to-multipoint PVCs for ports B2, B3, and C1.  
SmartCell ZX # add pvc  
ConnType(PTP)  
: pmp <specify point-to-multipoint  
LowPort(A1)  
: <port connected to broadcast workstation  
LowVPI(0)  
:
LowVCI(33)  
: 100  
HighPort(A1)  
: b2 <port connected to first receiver workstation  
HighVPI(0)  
:
HighVCI(34)  
: 100  
FwdTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
BkwTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
SmartCell ZX #  
:
: 4 <Index of Traffic Descriptor with AALType = 0  
Perform step 3 for ports B3 and C1.  
4. Connect the workstations to their respective ports.  
5. Configure the workstations with the same subnet and VPI/VCI pair.  
The broadcasting workstation on port A1 can send traffic to the receiving workstations on ports B2, B3, and C1.  
4.5.3  
Non-zero VPIs  
The SmartCell 6A000 uses 12 bits to define VPI/VCI pairs. vccmaskdetermines how many of the 12 bits are used for  
the VPI and how many are used for the VCI. vccmaskuses a 2-bit register to hold four different VPI/VCI 12-bit  
combinations. Table 4-1 shows the registers and the values that come preconfigured on the SmartCell 6A000.  
Table 4-1 Values for VPI and VCI  
VCC Index  
VPI Bits  
VPI Values  
0
VCI Bits  
VCI Values  
0 to 4095  
0 to 1023  
0 to 255  
0
1
2
3
0
2
4
6
12  
10  
8
0 to 3  
0 to 15  
0 to 63  
6
0 to 63  
Use the show vccmaskcommand to view the four preconfigured VPI/VCI combinations.  
SmartCell ZX # show vccmask  
MaskIndex  
VpiShift  
VciShift  
(In bits)  
(In bits)  
============================================================================  
0
1
2
3
0
2
4
6
12  
10  
8
6
SmartCell ZX #  
VCCMask combinations dictate what numerical values can be used for VPI/VCI pairs. Any VPI and VCI pairs that fit  
the bit distribution of one of the indexed combinations can be used for defining a PVC. If the VPI and VCI values do  
not fit one of the indexed combinations, the SmartCell 6A000 uses the closest matching indexed combination.  
If you need to use values for VPI and VCI that do not fall within the range of one of the preconfigured indexed  
combinations, use the set vccmask command to replace one of the preconfigured combinations.  
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For example, change VCCMask indexed combination zero (0) from VPI = 0 bits and VCI = 12 bits to  
VPI = 3 bits and VCI = 9 bits.  
1. Use set vccmaskto change the VPI/VCI values to 3/9.  
SmartCell ZX # set vccmask  
MaskIndex(0)  
VPIShift(0)  
VCIShift(12)  
SmartCell ZX #  
:<replace the first VPI/VCI pair  
: 3  
: 9  
2. Use the show vccmask command to see the new VPI/VCI combination.  
SmartCell ZX # show vccmask  
MaskIndex  
VpiShift  
VciShift  
(In bits)  
(In bits)  
============================================================================  
0
1
2
3
3
2
4
6
9 <for index 0, VPI/VCI now equals 3/9  
10  
8
6
SmartCell ZX #  
3. Use the set portconfigcommand to reconfigure a port to use the new values for VPI and VCI. For  
example, to set up a PVC on port A1 using the new VPI/VCI bit ranges (3/9), enter  
SmartCell ZX # set portconfig a1  
MaxVPIBits(0)  
MaxVCIBits(12)  
InterfaceAddressType(PRIVATE)  
: 3  
: 9  
:
Trying to change VPI/VCI bits. This might affect existing PVCs.  
Proceed any way?  
Confirm(y/n)?:y  
SmartCell ZX #  
4. Use show portconfigto see the change to port A1.  
SmartCell ZX # show portconfig a1  
Port A1  
Configuration  
============================================================================  
Port Id  
: A1  
Port Admin State  
Port QSAAL State  
Port Operational State  
Transmission Type  
Media Type  
: ACTIVE  
: UP  
: UP  
: STS-3c  
: MMF  
Address Type  
: PRIVATE  
Active VPI Bits  
Active VCI Bits  
Configured VPI Bits  
Configured VCI Bits  
Current VPI Bits  
Current VCI Bits  
Current In Use VCCs  
Current Max VCCs  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 2  
: 10  
: 3 <VPI on port A1 can now be any 3-bit number  
: 9 <VCI on port A1 can now be any 9-bit number  
: 2  
: 10  
: 3  
: 4096  
PVCs can be configured for port A1 using VPI values from 0 to 7 and VCI values from 0 to 511.  
Note  
Do not set the VCI part of the VCCMask to fewer than 5 bits.  
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Note  
Do not change the VCC Mask for the CPU port (B4).  
4.6 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT  
This section describes how the SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch manages bandwidth and congestion. It briefly describes  
console commands that affect how the switch manages traffic. This section also provides guidelines for setting some  
traffic control parameters.  
For information on troubleshooting congestion problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting."  
The SmartCell 6A000 has extensive abilities for managing the flow of traffic. Traffic management includes all  
operations that insure optimum switch throughput, where throughput is based on rate of packet loss, available  
bandwidth, and traffic processing overhead. Under most conditions, the switch can efficiently and automatically  
manage traffic. However, if necessary, you can adjust the switch traffic management parameters. For example, it might  
be necessary to adjust parameters for a port that carries a large amount of CBR traffic or a very large number of  
simultaneous connections.  
The SmartCell 6A000 console commands affect traffic flow on a per-QoS, per-port, and global basis. These console  
commands affect switch traffic flow by controlling  
Bandwidth allocation  
Call Admission Control (CAC) policies  
Class of service for a connection  
Buffer memory allocation  
Threshold settings for anti-congestion routines  
Caution Do not change traffic control settings unless you have expert-level experience  
with ATM switching. Back up the switch configuration before making changes.  
Also, make notes of the changes you make to the traffic control parameters.  
4.6.1  
Traffic Descriptors  
Traffic characteristics of an ATM source are signaled through a set of traffic descriptors during connection  
establishment. The SmartCell 6A000 uses traffic descriptors for resource allocation during call set up, and guarantees  
the QoS across the connection. The source traffic descriptor is a set of parameters that describes the expected  
bandwidth utilization of a connection. You can set these parameters, which include  
Peak cell rate (PCR)  
Sustainable cell rate (SCR) and maximum burst size (MBS)  
Minimum cell rate (MCR) and initial cell rate (ICR) — through UNI4.0 signaling only  
Traffic descriptors vary for each QoS. If a connection is bi-directional, a traffic descriptor has to be assigned to each  
direction and need not be the same in both directions.  
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SmartCell 6A000 user data cells are classified according to the state of a cell loss priority (CLP) bit in the header of  
each cell. A CLP 1 cell has a lower priority than a CLP 0 cell, and is discarded first. Source traffic descriptors can  
specify CLP 0 cell traffic, CLP 1 cell traffic, or the aggregate CLP 0+1 traffic.  
Use the trafficdescriptorcommands to view, create, and delete traffic descriptors.  
For example, enter the show trafficdescriptorcommand to view all currently defined traffic descriptors.  
SmartCell ZX# show trafficdescriptor  
TD# Traff Desc QoS Peak Cell Rate Sust Cell Rate Max Burst Size Aal VC  
Type  
Type  
(Kb/s)  
CLP_0 CLP_0+1 CLP_0 CLP_0+1 CLP_0 CLP_0+1  
============================================================================  
(Kb/s)  
(Kb)  
Type Type  
1 UBR  
2 NRTVBR  
3 CBR  
8
2
3
8
8
8
8
8
4
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
500  
0
0
0
34  
1372  
1000  
138889  
138889  
138889  
138889  
138889  
138889  
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5 PVC  
5 PVC  
3 PVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
5 SVC  
4162 UBR  
7632 UBR  
7661 UBR  
7983 UBR  
8046 UBR  
11642 UBR  
SmartCell ZX#  
0
0
8
0
0
0
0
0
0
The Descriptor Type parameter in the example above corresponds to the traffic descriptor types defined in the  
UNI3.0/UNI3.1specification. Descriptor types are specified numerically and are as follows:  
1 = No Traffic Descriptor  
2 = Traffic Descriptor with no CLP and no SCR  
3 = Traffic Descriptor with CLP, no Tagging, and no SCR  
4 = Traffic Descriptor with CLP, Tagging, and no SCR  
5 = Traffic Descriptor with no CLP and SCR  
6 = Traffic Descriptor with CLP, no Tagging, and SCR  
7 = Traffic Descriptor with CLP, Tagging, and SCR  
8 = Traffic Descriptor with CLP and best effort  
PVCs can use user-defined traffic descriptors. For instance, if a video link over a PVC requires a constant data flow of  
5000 kb/s and a peak cell rate of 8000 kb/s, create a traffic descriptor for CBR traffic that specifies 5000 as the  
sustained cell rate and 8000 as the peak cell rate.  
SmartCell ZX # add trafficdescriptor  
TrafficType(UBR)  
TrafficDescriptorType(8)  
PCRCLP01(0)  
: CBR  
: 3  
: 8000  
PCRCLP0(0)  
:
SCRCLP01(0)  
: 5000  
SCRCLP0(0)  
:
MBSCLP01(0)  
: 10000  
MBSCLP0(0)  
QOSClass(1)  
AALType(5)  
:
:
:
SmartCell ZX #  
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Each traffic descriptor is identified by a unique index number. Use the index number to specify which traffic descriptor  
to use when setting up a PVC. For example, the add pvccommand prompts you for the traffic descriptor index.  
SmartCell ZX# add pvc  
ConnType(PTP)  
:
LowPort(A1)  
: b1  
LowVPI(0)  
:
LowVCI(33)  
:
HighPort(A1)  
: b2  
HighVPI(0)  
:
HighVCI(34)  
:
FwdTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
BkwTrafficDescriptorIndex(1)  
SmartCell ZX#  
: 3 < forward traffic descriptor index  
: 2 < backward traffic descriptor index  
Notice in the example above that you can use different traffic descriptors for forward and backward traffic.  
4.6.2  
Call Admission Control Policy  
Call admission control (CAC) defines the bandwidth allocation scheme (on a per-port basis) used by the SmartCell  
6A000 when setting up connections. The SmartCell 6A000 offers three schemes.  
Conservative  
Moderate  
Liberal  
As mentioned above, when a call is being set up, the source signals to request a certain amount of bandwidth. The CAC  
policy determines the amount of risk the SmartCell 6A000 is willing to take regarding the available bandwidth when  
establishing the call on a port.  
For instance, if the CAC policy for a port is "conservative," the SmartCell 6A000 allows calls to be established through  
this port only if available bandwidth on the port either meets or exceeds the amount requested by the source. If there  
is not enough bandwidth, the port rejects the connection. The "liberal" CAC policy allows calls to be set up even if  
bandwidth is insufficient to meet the source's request.The liberal CAC policy resembles a telephone company's  
resource allocation scheme. The telephone system works as long as everyone doesn't try to make a call at the same  
time. Liberal CAC policy assumes enough bandwidth is available to service all calls provided the majority of  
connections don't transmit at the same time. Using the liberal CAC policy results in some dropped and retransmitted  
cells. However, it's usually adequate for the stochastic traffic that exists on most LANs. Moderate CAC policy is a  
balance between conservative and liberal port bandwidth allocation— taking risks that are tempered by an evaluation  
of the traffic types that constitute the connections on the port.  
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By default, all ports on the SmartCell 6A000 are set for liberal Call Admission Control. Use the show cacparams  
command to view the current CAC policies used by each port.  
SmartCell ZX# show cacparams  
PortNumber(ALL)  
Port# Allocation Scheme  
============================================================================  
:
A1  
A2  
A3  
A4  
B1  
B2  
B3  
B4(CPU)  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
LIBERAL  
SmartCell ZX#  
If there are a large number of connections on a particular port, and these connections begin to slow down and show  
signs of congestion, use the set cacparamscommand to change the CAC policy to moderate or conservative.  
SmartCell ZX # set cacparams  
PortNumber(ALL)  
AllocScheme(LIBERAL)  
SmartCell ZX #  
: b2  
: conservative  
4.6.3  
Class of Service Queues  
The SmartCell 6A000 performs buffering using a shared-memory architecture. Buffer space is divided into queues for  
each class of service (QoS). In turn, ports are allocated some portion of each of the QoS queues. This allocation is  
controlled on a per-port basis by the porttrafficcongestioncommands.  
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For example, enter the show porttrafficcongestioncommand to view current buffer utilization.  
SmartCell ZX # show porttrafficcongestion  
PortNumber(ALL)  
Port ID Queue 1  
Min Max  
============================================================================  
:
Queue 2  
Min Max  
Queue 3  
Queue 4  
Min Max  
Min  
Max  
A1  
A2  
A3  
A4  
B1  
B2  
B3  
B4(CPU)  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 10000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 20000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 2000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 10000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 1000  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
20 16384  
SmartCell ZX #  
Min and Max are thresholds set on a per-queue, per-port basis and are measured in cells (53 bytes). The Min threshold  
is the amount of buffer space guaranteed to a call of a particular QoS on the corresponding port. The Max threshold is  
the maximum amount of buffer space that a call of a particular QoS is allowed on the corresponding port.  
QoS corresponds to the queues as follows:  
Queue 1 — Constant Bit Rate (CBR)  
Queue 2 — Real Time Variable Bit Rate (rt-VBR)  
Queue 3 — Non-real time Variable Bit Rate (Nrt-VBR)  
Queue 4 — Unspecified Bit Rate (UBR)  
If calls of a particular QoS type are being dropped on a particular port, use the set porttrafficcongestioncommand  
to raise the queue Min threshold.  
For example, to change both the Min and Max amounts of buffer space used for CBR calls on port a3, enter the  
following:  
SmartCell ZX # set porttrafficcongestion  
Port(ALL)  
: a3  
Queue1MinimumCellCounter(20)  
Queue2MinimumCellCounter(20)  
Queue3MinimumCellCounter(20)  
Queue4MinimumCellCounter(20)  
Queue1MaximumCellCounter(1000)  
Queue2MaximumCellCounter(2000)  
Queue3MaximumCellCounter(1000)  
Queue4MaximumCellCounter(16384)  
SmartCell ZX #  
: 1000 < Min for CBR queue  
:
:
:
: 10000< Max for CBR queue  
:
:
:
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The following are recommended settings for the Min and Max thresholds for the class of service queues under specific  
sustained traffic conditions. Use these settings as guidelines for threshold settings:  
CBR — fewer than 100 connections on a port: Min = 50, Max = 1000  
CBR — more than 100 connections on a port: Min = 100, Max = 1000  
rt-VBR — bandwidth utilization less than 20%: Min = 10, Max = 1000*  
rt-VBR — bandwidth utilization more than 20 %: Min = 100, Max = 4000*  
Nrt-VBR — for port B4 (CPU): Min = 100, Max = 4000  
Nrt-VBR — for all other ports: Min = 10, Max = 1000  
UBR — Min = 32, Max = 16,000  
* Use the show cacstats command to view bandwidth utilization.  
4.6.4  
EFCI, EPD, and RM Thresholds  
To control switch congestion, the SmartCell 6A000 implements standard resource management cell (RM-cell)  
marking, explicit forward congestion indicator cell marking (with backward RM cell marking), and early packet  
discard (EPD). These congestion control schemes are triggered when the number of cells within shared memory  
reaches user definable thresholds. Use the switchtrafficcongestioncommand to view and set these thresholds.  
For example, enter the show switchtrafficcongestioncommand.  
SmartCell ZX # show switchtrafficcongestion  
Switch Traffic Congestion Parameters  
============================================================================  
Queue 1 EFCI Threshold  
Queue 2 EFCI Threshold  
Queue 3 EFCI Threshold  
Queue 4 EFCI Threshold  
Low EPD Threshold  
: 4096 cells  
: 4096 cells  
: 4096 cells  
: 4096 cells  
: 10922 cells  
: 21845 cells  
: 30508 cells  
: ON  
High EPD Threshold  
Switch Discard Threshold  
RM Cell Marking Enable  
EFCI Cell Marking Enable  
SmartCell ZX #  
: ON  
EFCI thresholds are set on a per class of service queue basis, while EPD thresholds are set with respect to the total  
amount of shared buffer space being used by all classes of service.  
For most types of traffic, EPD triggering is tied to the low EPD threshold. Signaling traffic, however, is tied to the high  
EPD threshold to assure that signaling packets are discarded only when congestion is most severe.  
Use the set switchtrafficcongestioncommand to change thresholds for EFCI and EPD and to enable or disable  
RM and EFCI cell marking.  
Along with EFCI and backward RM cell marking, the SmartCell 6A000 uses standard RM cell marking. The switch  
discard threshold (show switchtrafficcongestion) corresponds to total shared buffer utilization and represents the  
point at which the switch considers itself congested and starts marking RM cells.  
The switch discard threshold is not user configurable and is shown only for information.  
For information on troubleshooting congestion problems, see Chapter 5, "Troubleshooting."  
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5 TROUBLESHOOTING  
This chapter provides basic troubleshooting for diagnosing and fixing problems with VLANs, emulated LANs, and  
ATM traffic congestion.  
Note  
To turn off most of the error message display on the console screen, enter the set  
logprint offcommand.  
5.1 TROUBLESHOOTING IP OVER ATM  
If you have configured an IP over ATM VLAN, but your network applications are not working. Use these questions  
and tests to help determine the cause of the problem.  
1.  
Check for connectivity: Try pinging between end nodes and from the SmartCell 6A000  
startping  
(using  
(disconnected cable, and so on).  
2. Check IP routes and addresses.  
) to its end nodes. If you cannot ping, check physical connectivity  
Use the show routecommand to check the SmartCell 6A000 route table.  
-
-
-
Are the destination addresses correct for the specified gateways?  
Are there any routing loops?  
Are one or more of the destination addresses mapped to the wrong subnet?  
Use show client(ARP server is on SmartCell 6A000) to check the local client.  
-
-
-
Does the client have the correct IP address?  
Is the subnet correct? Is the ATM address correct?  
Is the server type correct?  
Check end node configurations.  
Are end nodes configured correctly?  
3. Check ARP statistics.  
-
Use show ipatmarp(if the ARP server is on the SmartCell 6A000).  
-
-
Are there entries in the table?  
Are the ATM addresses correct?  
Use show clientarp(if the ARP server is not on the SmartCell 6A000) to check local client's ARP  
Table.  
-
-
Are there entries in the table? If not, recheck client and end node configuration.  
Are the ATM addresses correct?  
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4. Check ILMI, UNI routes, and PVCs (if applicable).  
If using SVCs, use show uniroute to check whether static UNI routes are correct and whether  
dynamic UNI routes are established and correct. If dynamic routes are incorrect or missing, try  
creating static routes instead.  
If using PVCs, use show pvc to check whether PVCs connect the correct resources through the  
correct ports.  
If using PVCs, use show ipatmpvc to check whether local switch clients are mapped to the correct  
end node IP addresses.  
5. If working through these questions does not solve the problem, contact Cabletron Systems Customer  
Service. (See Appendix C, "Technical Support." )  
5.2 TROUBLESHOOTING LAN EMULATION  
You have configured an Emulated LAN and your network applications are not working. Use these questions and tests  
to help determine the cause of the problem.  
1.  
Check for connectivity. Try pinging between end nodes. Ping from the SmartCell 6A000  
start ping  
(using  
(disconnected cable, and so on).  
2. Check IP routes and addresses.  
) to its end nodes. If you cannot ping, check physical connectivity  
Use the show routecommand to check the SmartCell 6A000 route table.  
-
-
-
Are the destination addresses correct for the specified gateways?  
Are there any routing loops?  
Are one or more of the destination addresses mapped to the wrong subnet?  
Use show clientto check the SmartCell 6A000 local ELAN client.  
-
-
-
-
— Does the client have the correct IP address?  
— Is the subnet correct?  
— Is the ATM address correct?  
— Is the server type correct?  
Check end node configurations.  
Are end nodes configured correctly?  
3. If the ELAN spans multiple switches, check the following:  
-
Is the LECS address correct on all switches?  
Can all switches reach the switch providing LECS support?  
If using the Well Known LECS Address, are all switches correctly mapped?  
4. Check the LECS database.  
Use show lecselanto check the names and numbers of ELANs.  
-
-
Are ELAN names correct?  
Is the ATM address of the LES correct?  
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5. Check whether BUS is connected.  
Use show busclient to check whether devices are registered with the BUS. If clients are registered,  
check end node configuration. If not registered, check MP signaling.  
Use set leselanto turn off MP signaling on a per-ELAN basis.  
-
Do devices begin to register with the LES and BUS once MP signaling is turned off?  
Check IISP routes to the switch containing the LES and BUS.  
-
-
Are all IISP routes correct?  
Does a new IISP route need to be added so devices can reach the LES and BUS?  
6. If working through these questions does not solve the problem, contact Cabletron Systems Customer  
Service. (See Appendix C, "Technical Support." )  
5.3 TROUBLESHOOTING CONGESTION  
If the bandwidth of your SmartCell 6A000 begins to decrease, and if connections are being lost or packets are being  
dropped at a high rate, it's possible that your switch is becoming congested. Congestion can occur on the port level,  
the global switch level, or both levels.  
If you suspect that your SmartCell 6A000 switch is congested, follow the steps outlined below to diagnose and resolve  
the cause of congestion.  
5.3.1  
Diagnosing Congestion  
1.  
show portstats  
all  
command, and take the default of .  
Enter the  
2. If cells are not being dropped on all ports, proceed to the "Port Congestion" section.  
3. If cells are being dropped on all ports, the indication is global congestion. Proceed to the "Global  
Congestion" section.  
5.3.2  
Global Congestion  
1.  
Is the total cell drop rate equal to the Unknown VC cell drop rate?  
If yes, the switch is improperly set up. Check the switch configuration.  
If no, this indicates global congestion. Continue.  
2. Set the porttrafficcongestionvalues to those recommended in the "Class of Service Queue  
Allocation Guidelines" section. Has the congestion subsided?  
If yes, you are done.  
If no, continue.  
3. Have you changed the EPD threshold?  
If yes, replace it to the default setting. If congestion subsides, you are done.  
If no, continue.  
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4. Enter the show cacstatscommand for each port. Is the allocated bandwidth small and is the traffic  
mostly UBR?  
If no, go back to step 4 and check next port.  
If yes, continue.  
5. Enter the show porttrafficcongestioncommand. Is the UBR queue Max threshold large?  
If no, go back to step 4.  
If yes, continue.  
6. Reduce the UBR queue Max threshold by a small amount, then wait a few minutes.  
7. Enter the show portstats command, and take the default of all. Is the number of cells dropped  
increasing for this port, and quickly decreasing for all other ports?  
If yes, proceed to the "Port Congestion" section.  
If no, continue.  
8. Is the number of cells being dropped by all other ports decreasing somewhat?  
If no, go back to step 7.  
If yes, continue.  
9. Enter the set cacparamscommand and set call admission control for this port to a more  
conservative policy (moderateor conservative).  
10. Go back to step 4 until all ports have been checked.  
5.3.3  
Port Congestion  
1.  
show portstats  
command a few times, noting the value for cells dropped and  
Enter the  
unknown VCs dropped. Is the difference for cells dropped equal to the difference for VCs  
dropped?  
If yes, the switch is improperly set up. Check the switch configuration.  
If no, this indicates port congestion. Continue.  
2. Enter the show cacstatscommand for this port. Note the bandwidth allocated for each Class of  
Service on this port.  
3. For each class of service, enter the set porttrafficcongestioncommand. Set the Max threshold  
to the value recommended in the "Class of Service Queue Allocation Guidelines" section.  
4. Have you performed step 3 for every class of service for this port?  
If no, go to step 3.  
If yes, continue.  
5. Enter the set cacparams command for this port. Set call admission control for this port to a more  
conservative policy (moderateor conservative).  
6. Check VC statistics for this port using either the show pvc /d or the show svc /dcommand,  
whichever is appropriate.  
7. If the port belongs to the high virtual channel link (VCL), read the forward stats. If the port belongs  
to the low VCL, read the backward stats. If the port belongs to both high and low VCLs, read both  
stats.  
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8. Is the number of cells received increasing?  
If no, go to step 6.  
If yes, continue.  
9. Convert Allocated Bandwidth (kb/s) to cells (48 bytes).  
Bandwidth in cells = (1024 X Allocated Bandwidth) / 384  
where 384 = 48 cells X 8  
10. Is the Allocated Bandwidth less than the Cell Reception Rate?  
If no, go to step 6.  
If yes, this VC is misbehaving. Take appropriate action, for example, terminate the VC.  
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APPENDIX A FEATURES AND  
SPECIFICATIONS  
This appendix describes SmartCell 6A000 switch hardware information, product features, technical specifications, and  
adapter pin-out descriptions.  
A.1 HARDWARE COMPONENTS  
This section describes the hardware components of the SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch.  
A.1.1  
Front Panel  
Table A-1 tells how to read the LEDs on the front panel.  
Table A-1 Front panel LEDs  
LED  
Function  
FAIL (red)  
Normally OFF; ON indicates CPU failed.  
STATUS  
(amber)  
Normally OFF; ON indicates an error condition that prevents alarm information from being  
displayed to the console.  
POWER  
(green)  
Normally ON; OFF indicates the CPU is receiving power from the power supply.  
RX DATA  
(green)  
Normally FLASHING intermittently if there is receive activity on the port; indicates the Ethernet  
port is up and receiving Ethernet frames.  
TX DATA  
(green)  
Normally FLASHING intermittently if there is transmit activity on the port; indicates the Ethernet  
port is up and transmitting Ethernet frames.  
Note  
The ‘MON' and ‘DIAG' functions are not used in this release.  
Figure A-1 illustrates the front panel of the SmartCell 6A000 switch.  
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FAIL  
STATUS  
POWER  
RX DATA  
TX DATA  
Ejector  
FAIL  
S
Y
S
T
E
M
STATUS  
POWER  
RX ENET  
TX ENET  
Reset Button  
DATA  
NO SYNC  
A
C
E
T
H
E
R
N
E
T
C
O
M
Console Terminal  
(RJ-45)  
Ethernet Port  
(10Base-T)  
B
D
Ejector  
Figure A-1 Front panel  
A.1.2  
CPU Module  
The CPU module provides control, signaling, and LAN server functions for the switch. A 32-bit RISC processor  
(i960CF, 33 MHz) operates all switch software options.  
An on-board Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR) ASIC provides rapid packet processing. A common DRAM bank  
stores both CPU data structures and SAR processing buffers. Sixteen megabytes of DRAM is standard; 64 MB is  
optional.  
512 KB SRAM supports up to 4096 VCs routed through the CPU module.  
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The flash RAM provides persistent storage of bootup addresses and operations, configuration data, and system  
software. Four megabytes of flash RAM is standard; 8 MB is optional.  
Field-upgradeable DRAM and flash memory, mounted in standard sockets, enable future software enhancements.  
An Ethernet port provides connection to the switch for LAN-based switch management functions. An RS-232 console  
port provides connection for local configuration and maintenance functions.  
A.1.3  
Switch Modules (MSM and ESM)  
The Main Switch Module (MSM) contains the primary cell-switching fabric. The MSM provides switching for four  
4-port I/O modules; however, only two I/O modules (8 ports) are physically connected to the MSM. In addition, one  
of these 8 ports (B4) is reserved for CPU functions, yielding an effective total of 7 user ports (port numbers A1-A4  
and B1-B3). For configurations requiring more than 7 user ports, an additional Expansion Switch Module (ESM) must  
be added, for a total of 15 user ports. Using a shared memory architecture, the MSM utilizes fast SRAM buffering  
onboard. The MSM has 32K cells.  
The ESM is a switch-expansion module that provides switch fabric for an additional 8 ports, expanding the switch from  
7 to 15 ports. It provides connections for up to two I/O modules.  
Caution If an ESM is not installed, sheet metal blanks must cover the front slot opening,  
maintaining EMI integrity and proper airflow.  
A.1.4  
Input/Output (Port) Modules  
The switch supports up to four I/O modules, each of which supports four 155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 ports, yielding a  
total of 15 user ports (the 16th port is dedicated to CPU communication). The physical interfaces are compatible with  
ATM Forum Physical Layer, BellCore SONET, and ITU SDH applicable specifications. Table A-2 describes the I/O  
module port LEDs.  
Table A-2 Input/Output Module LEDs  
LED  
Function  
NO SYNC (amber) Normally OFF; when lit, indicates a physical layer Out Of Frame (OOF) error condition is  
present on the port (receive).  
DATA (green)  
Normally FLASHING if there is receive activity on the port; indicates the port is up and  
receiving cell traffic. Solid green if link is up, off if link is down.  
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Three types of I/O modules are available with different physical media types, but all are based on the same basic card  
design.  
Table A-3 I/O port module media types  
Module Type  
Characteristics  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 Provides one single-mode fiber optic (SMF) and three multimode fiber optic (MMF)  
SMF/MMF, 4 ports  
user interfaces, physically connected with male SC-type fiber optic cables. The first of  
the four ports is the single-mode connection.  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 Provides four SC-Duplex multimode fiber optic (MMF) user interfaces, physically  
MMF, 4 ports connected with male SC-type fiber optic cables.  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1 Provides four Category 5 unshielded twisted pair (UTP-5) user interfaces, physically  
UTP5, 4 ports connected with male RJ-45 cables.  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
UTP5, 4 Ports  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
MMF, 4 Ports  
155 Mbps STS-3c/STM-1  
SMF/MMF, 4 Ports  
Figure A-2 I/O modules  
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Features and Specifications  
HardwareComponents  
Port Numbering  
Physical ports are always numbered from left to right (starting from 1), when viewed from the front. IOM slots are  
designated A and B on the MSM and C and D on the ESM. A fully configured switch has ports numbered, as shown  
in Figure A-3.  
A1  
A2  
A3  
A4  
C1  
C2  
C3  
C4  
B1  
B2  
B3  
B4  
D1  
D2  
D3  
D4  
Figure A-3 Group and port identifiers.  
Note  
X (port B4) in Figure A-3 indicates that the port is reserved for CPU  
communications.  
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Features and Specifications  
A.2 FEATURES  
A.2.1  
Switch Module  
Full class-of-service support (CBR, VBR, ABR, UBR) combined with multiple priorities ensures  
optimal traffic-class separation  
PVC connections standard  
SVC connections (with optional ZX-SW-SVC firmware image installed)  
Up to 8 K point-to-point connections  
Up to 4 K point-to-multipoint connections  
A.2.2  
CPU Module  
On-board Segmentation and Reassembly (SAR) ASIC  
Field-upgradeable DRAM and Flash memory mounted in SIMM sockets  
Serial and Ethernet ports for local and remote management  
A.2.3  
I/O Modules  
Up to fifteen 155 Mbps ATM ports per system  
Software-selectable SONET or SDH framing  
A.2.4  
Signaling and Routing  
UNI 3.0 or 3.1 configurable per port  
ILMI auto-discovery, combined with port auto-configuration, ensures plug-and-play operation with  
ATM devices, including adapters and switches  
IISP and PNNI Phase 0 routing  
Auto-configuration of IISP and PNNI trunks in a SmartCell switch network  
User-defined route weights enable customized load balancing between multiple trunk routes  
A.2.5  
Intelligent Call Admission Control  
User selectable, per port, per traffic class call admission policies: liberal, moderate, or conservative  
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Features  
A.2.6  
Connection Management  
Ceiling limit protects buffer resources from being consumed by individual ports  
Floor limit reserves buffer capacity for specific ports, such as those to heavily used servers or  
WAN/ATM services  
Four configurable thresholds for forward congestion marking (EFCI)  
UNI 4.0-based backward RM cell marking for fast, closed-loop flow control for ABR connections  
Multiple threshold levels for Early Packet Discard  
Automatic Partial Packet Discard  
A.2.7  
LAN Servers and Clients  
ATM Forum LAN Emulation (LANE) 1.0  
Up to 127 emulated LANs (ELANs)  
LANE configuration server (LECS)  
LANE server (LES)  
Broadcast and unknown server (BUS)  
LANE client (LEC)  
802.3 (Ethernet) emulation  
802.5 (Token Ring) emulation  
IETF RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM  
Up to 127 logical IP subnetworks (LISs)  
IP-ATM (ARP) address resolution protocol server  
IP-ATM client  
A.2.8  
Management  
Serial port for terminal or modem access  
Ethernet port for telnet access  
In-band management using switch LANE or IP-ATM clients  
Management applications: Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM for Open Systems, third-party  
SNMP-based managers  
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Specifications  
Features and Specifications  
A.3 SPECIFICATIONS  
A.3.1  
Technical Specifications  
Table A-4 Technical Specifications  
Specification  
Processor  
Value  
i960CF, 33 MHz  
Switching engine  
Max I/O ports  
Switch latency  
2.5 Gbps, non-blocking  
7 for 6A000-02; 15 for 6A000-04  
10 microseconds  
CPU DRAM memory 16 MB standard; 64 MB optional  
Buffer memory (cells) 32 K  
flash memory  
Serial port  
4 MB standard; 8 MB optional  
RS-232c compliant; RJ-45 connector  
IEEE 802.3 compliant; RJ-45 connector  
Ethernet port  
A.3.2  
Physical Specifications  
Table A-5 Physical Specifications  
Specification  
Value  
Dimensions  
41.9 cm x 6.1 cm x 28.6 cm  
16.5" x 2.4" x 11.25"  
Product weight (with max I/O modules) 3.6 kg  
8 lbs  
Power requirements (typical)  
5V, 19 amps at chassis power bus (fully  
loaded)  
Power dissipation (typical)  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
1,008,000 BTU/s (95 watts) (fully loaded)  
15 to 40 C (41 to 104 F)  
5% to 90% RH, non-condensing  
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Specifications  
A.3.3  
ATM Port Specifications  
Table A-6 ATM Port Specifications  
I/O Module  
Port speed  
Framing  
6A-IOM-29-4  
6A-IOM-21-4  
6A-IOM-22-4  
155 Mbps  
155 Mbps  
155 Mbps  
SONET OC-3c or SDH  
STM-1  
SONET OC-3c or SDH  
STM-1  
SONET STS-3c or SDH  
STM-1  
Port media  
SMF-IR  
MMF  
SC  
Cat. 5 UTP  
Port connector  
SC  
RJ-45  
Max. power level (Tx)  
--  
Min. power level (Tx) -15 dBm  
Max. power level (Rx) -8 dBm  
Min. power level (Rx) -31 dBm  
-20 dBm  
-14 dBm  
-30 dBm  
2 Km  
--  
--  
--  
Typical reach  
15 Km  
100 m  
A.3.4  
Standards Specifications  
Table A-7 Signaling and Protocols Standards and Specifications  
Signaling and Protocols  
Standard  
Signaling  
ATM Forum UNI 3.0  
ATM Forum UNI 3.1  
ATM Forum ILMI  
Routing  
ATM Forum PNNI Phase 0 (IISP)  
ATM Forum LANE 1.0 (Ethernet and Token Ring)  
IETF RFC 1577 Classical IP over ATM  
LAN protocols  
Table A-8 Management Standards and Specifications  
Management Protocol  
SNMPv1  
MIBs supported  
MIB II (RFC 1213)  
SNMPv2  
Interface Table MIB (RFC 1573)  
AToM MIB (RFC 1695)  
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Features and Specifications  
Table A-8 Management Standards and Specifications (Continued)  
Management Protocol  
MIBs supported  
AToM2 MIB (pre-standard)  
LANE MIB (ATM Forum)  
PNNI MIB (ATM Forum)  
UNI 3.0/3.1 ILMI MIB (ATM Forum)  
IP over ATM MIB (pre-standard)  
IISP MIB  
SmartCell 6A000 Switch MIB  
A.3.5  
CPU Serial Port Pin-Out Descriptions  
Table A-9 RJ-45 to DB-9 Adapter (PC Serial Port Adapter)  
RJ-45  
DB-9  
Pin  
1
Color  
Blue  
Pin  
2
Description  
Receive  
4
Red  
3
Transmit  
Ground  
5
Green  
5
Table A-10 RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Terminal Adapter)  
RJ-45  
DB-25  
Pin  
4
Color  
Red  
Pin  
2
Description  
Transmit  
Receive  
1
Blue  
3
5
Green  
7
Ground  
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Specifications  
Table A-11 RJ-45 to DB-25 Adapter (Modem Adapter)  
RJ-45  
DB-25  
Pin  
1
Color  
Blue  
Pin  
2
Description  
Transmit  
Receive  
4
Red  
3
5
Green  
7
Ground  
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Specifications  
Features and Specifications  
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APPENDIX B SMARTCELL 6A000 AND  
SNMP  
This appendix briefly describes SNMP support and the MIB files provided (on diskette) with the SmartCell 6A000  
switch.  
MIB files are defined according to the following:  
MIB II (RFC 1213)  
Interface Table MIB (RFC 1573)  
AToM MIB (RFC 1695)  
AToM2 MIB (pre-standard)  
LANE MIB (ATM Forum)  
UNI 3.0/3.1 ILMI MIB (ATM Forum)  
IP over ATM MIB (pre-standard)  
IISP MIB  
SmartCell 6A000 Switch MIBs (proprietary)  
Note  
Along with the MIBs, the diskette also contains a README file and the release  
notes.  
B.1 INTERNET MIB HIERARCHY  
The MIB structure is logically represented by a tree hierarchy (see Figure B-1). The root of the tree is unnamed and  
splits into three main branches: Consultative Committee for International Telegraph and Telephone (CCITT),  
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), and joint ISO/CCITT.  
These branches and those that fall below each category have short text strings and integers to identify them. Text  
strings describe object names, while integers allow computer software to create compact, encoded representations of  
the names. For example, the ZeitNet MIB variable znIpAtmClient is an object name (denoted by number 1,) which is  
listed at the end of its object identifier number 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295.2.200.1. See the MIB listings later in this appendix for  
the exact location of this object.  
The object identifier in the Internet MIB hierarchy is the sequence of numeric labels on the nodes along a path from  
the root to the object. The Internet standard for MIB II is represented by the object identifier 1.3.6.1.2.1. It also can be  
expressed as iso.org.dod.internet.mgmt.mib (see Figure B-1).  
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t
root  
joint  
ISO/CCITT  
2
CCITT  
0
ISO  
1
org  
3
DOD  
6
internet  
1
directory  
1
mgmt  
2
experimental  
3
private  
4
MIB  
1
Label from the root to  
this point is 1.3.6.1.2.1  
Figure B-1 Internet MIB Hierarchy  
B.2 ZEITNET PROPRIETARY MIB  
The private ZeitNet MIB is represented by the object identifier 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295, or  
iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprise.zeitnet. The ZeitNet MIB includes the following subtree object identifiers:  
znManagedObjects (1295.2)  
znleMIB (1295.4)  
znIpAtmClent (1295.200.1)  
znCommon (1295.2.300)  
znLecUpAlarm (1295.2.301.4)  
znIispMIB (1295.2.3333.6)  
switchMIB (1295.200.1)  
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ZeitNetProprietaryMIB  
The local subtree contains MIB objects defined for Release 1.1, which implements the SNMP Structure of  
Management Information (SMI). Beginning with this release, ZeitNet MIBs are defined using both SNMPv1 SMI and  
SNMPv2. The SmartCell 6A000 MIB files also support the AToM2-MIB and those of the pre-conformance standard  
of the ATM Forum, which appear on the MIB tree as in Figure B-2:  
MIB  
1
Label from the root to  
this point is 1.3.6.1  
atomMIB  
37  
Private  
4
enterprise  
1
znSwitchObjedcts  
atmForum  
353  
ZeitNet  
1295  
3333  
znAdminPolicyVal  
202  
znCommonMIB  
199  
znProducts  
1
znManagedObjects  
2
znTrapObjs  
301  
znIpAtm  
200  
znCommonObjs  
300  
Figure B-2 ZeitNet Private MIBs  
In Figure B-2, the ZeitNet proprietary group is identified by 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295; its subgroup, called znProducts, is  
identified by 1; and the first variable is znManagedObjects with a value of 2. Therefore, the variable  
znManagedObjects has a value of 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295.2.  
B.2.1  
Interpreting the Object Identifier  
In this guide, each group of ZeitNet MIB variables is accompanied by an illustration that indicates the specific object  
identifier for each variable.  
In Figure B-3, the object identifier 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295.2.200 at the top of the illustration indicates the labeled nodes. The  
last value is the number of the ZeitNet MIB variable. For example, the MIB variable znIpAtmClientLisSubnetMask is  
indicated by the number 1.1.1.3.  
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The object identifier for hostConfigAddr is:  
iso.org.dod.internet.private.enterprise.zeitnet.znProducts.znManagedObjects.znIpAtm.znIpAtmClient.znIpAtmClien  
tLisTable.znIpAtmClientLisEntry.znIpAtmClientLisSubnetMask or 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295.2.200.1.1.1.3. The entire  
ZeitNet Cabletron SmartCell 6A000 MIB subtree looks like Figure B-3.  
Label from the ZeitNet root to  
this point is 1.3.6.1.4.1.1295  
znManagedObjects  
2
znIpATM (1295.2.200)  
znCommon (1295.2.300)  
znTrap (1295.2.301)  
znCommon (1295.2.300)  
znIisp (1295.2.3333)  
znLeMIB (1295.4)  
Figure B-3 ZeitNet Cabletron 6A000 MIB object identifier example  
B.2.2  
Proprietary MIB Functions  
The following is a list of the ZeitNet proprietary MIBs and their general functions:  
znleMIB: SmartCell 6A000 specific VLAN related activity  
znIpAtmClentMIB: SmartCell 6A000 implementation of IP over ATM  
znCommonMIB: SmartCell 6A000 specific common objects such as enabling AutoDetect, UNI,  
Signaling, Community Strings, and Traps  
znIispMIB: SmartCell 6A000 specific IISP  
switchMIB: SmartCell 6A000 specific switch ports, configuration, thresholds, queues, and timers  
Note  
Note  
For explanations of the function of each MIB object, consult the description fields  
within the respective MIB files.  
To use the provided SmartCell 6A000 MIBs, your NMS application must be  
capable of compiling both SNMPv1 and SNMPv2 MIBs.  
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A Client for SNMP Management  
B.3 A CLIENT FOR SNMP MANAGEMENT  
Your SmartCell 6A000 must have a connection to the NMS before it can be managed. The default connection between  
the SmartCell 6A000 and the NMS is the SmartCell 6A000 Ethernet interface. An NMS can also manage the SmartCell  
6A000 through one of its ATM ports if the SmartCell 6A000 has a client connection into a VLAN or emulated LAN.  
Note that the SmartCell 6A000 itself is not reachable through ATM until a client for the switch is created and  
participates as a member of a VLAN or ELAN. Your NMS uses the switches client address to access and manage the  
switch.  
To create a client for the switch, use the add IPATMClientcommand for VLANs, and the add LANEClientcommand  
for emulated LANs.  
Use the set MyNmAddrcommand to tell the switch which interface to use when communicating with your NMS. For  
detailed information about these commands, see the SmartCell 6A000/ZX-250 Reference Manual.  
B.4 CONSOLE COMMANDS THAT AFFECT THE  
AGENT  
The following is a list of the console commands that affect the operation of the SmartCell 6A000 SNMP agent. For  
detailed descriptions of these commands, see the SmartCell 6A000 Reference Manual.  
Community: Sets the community strings for the switch  
TrapCommunity: Specifies the NMS to which traps are sent  
MyNMAddr: Sets the address of the interface through which the switch is managed  
TrustedNMS:Specifies the IP address of the NMS allowed to manage the switch  
B.5 MIB EXCEPTIONS  
With the current implementation of MIB files, conformance to ATM standards for the SmartCell 6A000 ATM switch  
includes the following exceptions.  
B.5.1  
Non-Conformance  
atmInterfaceIlmiVpi — Read-only  
atmInterfaceIlmiVci — Read-only  
atmVclLastChange — Always 0  
atmVccAalType AAL — Type will be set to 0 if a VCL is internally (not through the NMS)  
atmVccAal5EncapsType AAL — Type will be set to 0 if a VCL is internally (not through the NMS)  
atmVcCrossConnectL2HLastChange — Always 0  
atmVcCrossConnectH2LLastChange — Always 0  
aal5VccTable — Returns fake value Waiting for atom2 implementation  
atmSvcVcCrossConnectRowStatus Set — Not supported  
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atmConfigSigType — The values given below are not supported  
-
-
-
-
-
atmConfigSigSide — The values given below are not supported  
-
-
atmfVccQoSCategory — Always 0 as this object is deprecated  
atmfSrvcRegPort — Always 0  
atmfSrvcRegAddressIndex — Always 1  
atmfSrvcRegServiceID — Always 1.3.6.1.4.1.353.1.5.1  
znIpAtmClientDDVcType — Accepts only pvc(2) in sets  
lecMulticastSendType — Accepts only bestEffort (1)  
lecMulticastSendAvgRate — Accepts values only up to 370370  
lecMulticastSendPeakRate — Accepts values only up to 370370  
leArpEntryType — Accepts only staticVolatile (4) and staticNonVolatile (5)  
lesControlTimeout — Read-only  
B.5.2  
Not Supported  
The following MIB objects are not supported. If used, these objects return either the value zero or the message, "Not  
supported."  
atmInterfaceMaxVpcs  
atmInterfaceConfTable  
atmInterfaceConfVpcs  
atmInterfaceConfTable  
atmInterfaceDs3PlcpTable  
atmInterfaceTCTable  
atmVplTable  
atmVpCrossConnectIndexNext  
atmVpCrossConnectTable  
atmSvcVpCrossConnectTable  
atmSigSupportTable  
atmSigDescrParamTable  
atmIfAdminAddrTable  
atmVclAddrBindTable  
atmAddrVclTable  
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MIBExceptions  
atmVplStatTable  
atmVplLogicalPortTable  
atmVclGenTable  
atmfMyOsiNmNsapAddress  
atmfVpcTable  
lecRouteDescrTable  
leRDArpTable  
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APPENDIX C TECHNICAL SUPPORT  
This appendix tells you what to do if you need technical support for your SmartCell ZX-250 switch.  
Cabletron offers several support and service programs that provide high-quality support to our customers. For technical  
support, first contact your place of purchase. If you need additional assistance, contact Cabletron Systems, Inc. There  
are several easy ways to reach Cabletron Customer Support and Service.  
C.1 TELEPHONE ASSISTANCE  
Our Technical Support Center is available Monday through Friday, 8am to 8pm Eastern Time, by calling  
603-332-9400.  
C.2 FAX SERVICE  
You can fax support questions to us any time at 603-337-3075.  
C.3 ELECTRONIC SERVICES  
You can contact Cabletron's Bulletin Board Service by dialing 603-335-3358.  
Our internet account can be reached at [email protected].  
You can also check our home pages on the World Wide Web.  
http://www.Cabletron.com  
http://www.ctron.com  
C.4 PLACING A SUPPORT CALL  
To expedite your inquiry, please provide the following information:  
Your Name  
Your Company Name  
Address  
Email Address  
Phone Number  
FAX Number  
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Hardware Warranty  
Technical Support  
Detailed description of the issue (including history, what you've tried, and conditions under which  
you see this occur)  
C.5 HARDWARE WARRANTY  
Cabletron warrants its products against defects in the physical product for one year from the date of receipt by the end  
user (as shown by Proof of Purchase). A product that is determined to be defective should be returned to the place of  
purchase. For more detailed warranty information, please consult the Product Warranty Statement received with your  
product.  
C.6 SOFTWARE WARRANTY  
Cabletron software products carry a 90-day software warranty. During this period, customers may receive updates and  
patches for verified, reported software issues.  
C.7 REPAIR SERVICES  
Cabletron offers an out-of-warranty repair service for all our products at our Santa Clara Repair Facility. Products  
returned for repair will be repaired and returned within 5 working days. A product sent directly to Cabletron Systems,  
Inc. for repair must first be assigned a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number. A product sent to Cabletron  
Systems, Inc., without an RMA number displayed outside the box will be returned to the sender unopened, at the  
sender's expense.  
To obtain an RMA number, contact the Cabletron Technical Support. When you call for an RMA number, your support  
representative will spend a few minutes with you, making sure the board is defective. Once they confirm the board is  
defective, they will assign an RMA number. Payment, shipping instructions, and turnaround time will be confirmed  
when the RMA number is assigned.  
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APPENDIX D ACRONYMS  
A
ATM Adaptation Layer  
AAL  
ATM Adaptation Layer Type 1  
ATM Adapter Layer Type 2  
AAL1  
AAL2  
AAL3/4  
AAL5  
AALM  
ABR  
AFI  
ATM Adapter Layer Type 3/4  
ATM Adapter Layer Type 5  
ATM Adaptation Layer Mux  
Available Bit Rate  
Authority and Format Identifier  
American National Standards Institute  
Application Programming Interface  
Address Resolution Protocol  
American Standard Code for Information Interchange  
Asynchronous Transfer Mode  
ANSI  
API  
ARP  
ASCII  
ATM  
B
Bridged Ethernet  
BE  
Bit Error Ratio (Rate)  
BER  
Broadband Inter-Carrier Interface  
Broadband Integrated Services Digital Network  
Boot Protocol  
B-ICI  
B-ISDN  
BOOTP  
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Broadcast and Unknown Server  
BUS  
C
Call Admission Control  
CAC  
Campus Area Network  
CAN  
Category 3 unshielded twisted pair cable  
Category 5 unshielded twisted pair cable  
Constant Bit Rate  
CAT-3  
CAT-5  
CBR  
Comite Consultatif Internationale de Telegraphique et Telephonique  
(Consultative Committee on International Telegraphy and Telephony)  
CCITT  
Current Cell Rate  
CCR  
CDV  
CER  
CES  
CI  
Cell Delay Variation  
Cell Error Ratio  
Circuit Emulation Service  
Congestion Indicator  
Cell Loss Priority  
CLP  
CLR  
CMIP  
COM  
COS  
CPE  
CPU  
CRC  
CRS  
CS  
Cell Loss Ratio  
Common Management Information Protocol  
Communication  
Class of Service  
Customer Premise Equipment  
Central Processing Unit  
Cyclic Redundancy Check  
Cell Relay Service  
Convergence Sublayer  
Cell Transfer Delay  
CTD  
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Acronyms  
D
Digital Cross Connect, generic DACS or Direct Connect Card, data interface module  
DCC  
DF  
Download Flash  
Digital Signaling 0  
DS-0  
DS-1  
DS-3  
DTE  
DVT  
Digital Signaling 1  
Digital Signaling 3  
Data Terminal Equipment  
Delay Variation Tolerance  
E
European standard for digital transmission service at 2 Mb/s.  
E-1  
E-3  
European standard for digital transmission service at 34.4 Mb/s (transports 16 E1  
circuits)  
Ethernet  
E-NET  
EFCI  
EISA  
ELAN  
EMI  
Explicit Forward Congestion Indicator  
Extended Industry Standard Architecture  
Emulated Local Area Network  
Electro-Magnetic Interference  
Enterprise Network Roundtable  
End of Frame  
ENR  
EOF  
Early Packet Discard  
EPD  
Erasable Programmable Read-Only Memory  
Electro-Static Device  
EPROM  
ESD  
End System Identifier  
ESI  
Expansion Switch Module  
ESM  
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Acronyms  
F
Frame Check Sequence  
First In First Out  
FCS  
FIFO  
FTP  
File Transfer Protocol  
G
Gigabits per second  
GB/S  
GCRA  
GFC  
Generic Cell Rate Algorithm  
Generic Flow Control  
H
I
Header Error Check  
HEC  
Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers  
Internet Control Message Protocol  
Identification Number  
IEEE  
ICMP  
ID  
Information Element  
IE  
Internet Engineering Task Force  
Interim Inter-Switch Signaling Protocol  
Integrated Local Management Interface  
IETF  
IISP  
ILMI  
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Acronyms  
Input/Output  
I/O  
Input/Output Module  
IOM  
Internet Protocol  
IP  
Internet Protocol over ATM  
IP/ATM  
IPX  
Internetwork Packet Exchange protocol  
International Telecommunications Union-Telecommunications Standards Sector  
Integrated Service Digital Network  
ITU-TSS  
ISDN  
J
Joint Photographic Experts Group  
JPEG  
KB/S  
K
L
Kilobits per second  
Local Area Network  
LAN  
LAN Emulation  
LANE  
LE  
LAN Emulation  
LAN Emulation-Address Resolution Protocol  
LANE Client  
LE-ARP  
LEC  
LAN Emulation Configuration Server  
LECS  
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LAN Emulation Configuration Server Emulated LAN  
LECSELA  
N
LANE Server  
LES  
LANE Server Emulated LAN  
Logical IP Subnetwork  
Logical Link Control  
LESELAN  
LIS  
LLC  
Local Management Interface  
LMI  
M
Media Access Control  
Metropolitan Area Network  
Megabits per second  
Maximum Burst Size  
Minimum Cell Rate  
Management Information Base  
Multi-Mode Fiber  
MAC  
MAN  
MB/S  
MBS  
MCR  
MIB  
MMF  
MP  
Multi-Point  
Main Switch Module  
Maximum Transfer Unit  
MSM  
MTU  
N
Negative Acknowledges  
NAKS  
NDIS  
Network Driver Interface Specification  
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NetBIOS Extension User Interface  
Network File System  
NETBEUI  
NFS  
Network Interface Controller/Card  
Natural Language Syntax  
NIC  
NLS  
Network Management System  
Network Node Interface or Network-to-Network Interface  
Non Real Time - Variable Bit Rate  
Non-Return to Zero  
NMS  
NNI  
NRT-VBR  
NRZ  
Network Services Access Point  
NSAP  
O
Operations and Maintenance  
Operations, Administration, Maintenance and Provisioning  
Optical Carrier 1  
OAM  
OAM&P  
OC-1  
OC-N  
ODI  
Optical Carrier n (where "n" is an integer)  
Open Data-link Interface  
Out of Band  
OOB  
OSI  
Open Systems Interconnection  
P
Personal Computer  
PC  
Priority Control  
PC  
Peripheral Component Interconnect  
Peak Cell Rate  
PCI  
PCR  
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Acronyms  
Protocol Data Unit  
PDU  
PMD  
PMP  
P-NNI  
PPD  
PROM  
PTI  
Physical Media Dependent Sub-layer  
Point-to-Multipoint  
Private Network Node Interface or Private Network-to-Network Interface  
Partial Packet Discard  
Programmable Read-Only Memory  
Payload Type Indicator  
Point-to-Point  
PTP  
Permanent or Provisioned Virtual Circuit  
PVC  
Q
R
Quality of Service  
QOS  
Q-Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer. (Q represents the Q-series of the  
ITU-T (International Telecommunications Union).  
QSAAL  
Read-Only Access  
R
Random Access Memory  
RAM  
RCR  
RD  
Raw Cell Received  
Receive Deactivated  
Request for Comment  
RFC  
RM  
Resource Management  
Return Merchandise Authorization  
Receive Queue Underrun  
RMA  
RQU  
RS-#  
Recommended Standard defined by Electronic Industries Association  
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Real Time - Variable Bit Rate  
Read-Write Access  
RT-VBR  
RW  
S
Signaling ATM Adaptation Layer  
Segmentation And Reassembly  
SAAL  
SAR  
SAR Protocol Data Unit  
SAR-PDU  
SBE  
System Bus Error  
Sustainable Cell Rate  
SCR  
Synchronous Digital Hierarchy  
SDH  
Simple Efficient Adaptation Layer  
Single Mode Fiber  
SEAL  
SMF  
Switched Multimegabit Data Service  
Simple Network Management Protocol  
Synchronous Optical Network  
SMDS  
SNMP  
SONET  
STM-1  
STM-N  
STM-NC  
STP  
Synchronous Transport Module 1  
Synchronous Transport Module n (where ‘n' is an integer)  
Synchronous Transport Module n - concatenated (where ‘n' is an integer)  
Shielded Twisted Pair  
Synchronous Transport Signal 1  
STS-1  
STS-N  
STS-NC  
SVC  
Synchronous Transport Signal n (where ‘n' is an integer)  
Synchronous Transport Signal n - concatenated (where ‘n' is an integer)  
Switched Virtual Circuit  
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T
Transmission System 1  
T-1  
Transmission System 3  
T-3  
Transparent Asynchronous Transmitter/Receiver Interface  
Transmission Control Protocol  
Traffic Descriptor  
TAXI  
TCP  
TD  
Time-Division Multiplexing  
Trivial File Transfer Protocol  
Type, Length and Value  
TDM  
TFTP  
TLV  
U
Unspecified Bit Rate  
UBR  
UME  
UNI  
UNI Management Entity  
User-Network Interface  
Unnumbered Poll  
UP  
Usage Parameter Control  
UPC  
UTOPIA  
UTP  
Universal Test and Operations Physical Interface for ATM  
Unshielded Twisted Pair  
V
Variable Bit Rate/Real Time  
Variable Bit Rate/Non-real Time  
Virtual Circuit  
VBR/RT  
VBR/NRT  
VC  
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Virtual Channel Connection  
Virtual Channel Identifier  
Virtual Channel Link  
Virtual LAN  
VCC  
VCI  
VCL  
VLAN  
VP  
Virtual Path  
Virtual Path Connection  
Virtual Path Identifier  
Virtual Private Network  
Virtual Tributary  
VPC  
VPI  
VPN  
VT  
W
Wide Area Network  
WAN  
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INDEX  
congestion, troubleshooting .....................5-3  
console interface.......................................2-8  
cosole help..............................................2-10  
currentinterfacerole parameter .................4-9  
currentinterfacetype parameter.................4-9  
A
accessories................................................2-1  
adapters ....................................................2-6  
add elan command....................................3-4  
add iisproute command ............................4-4  
add ipatmclient command ....... 3-1, 3-6, 4-14  
add ipatmpvc command .........................4-15  
add laneclient command...........................3-6  
add operator..............................................2-8  
add pvc command ............... 4-14, 4-16, 4-20  
add route command................................4-10  
add trafficdescriptor command .....4-15, 4-19  
add uniroute command.............................4-9  
add wellknownaddress command .....3-3, 3-6  
address  
LECS .................................................3-3  
alarm messages.......................................4-11  
ambiguous routes .....................................4-8  
ARP server ...............................................3-1  
ATM addressing for IP over ATM...........3-2  
ATM addressing for LAN emulation.......3-5  
AToM MIB ............................................. B-1  
AToM2 MIB ........................................... B-1  
D
default IISP routes....................................4-6  
defaultinterfacerole parameter..................4-9  
defaultinterfacetype parameter.................4-9  
delete operator..........................................2-8  
df command..............................................4-3  
diagnostic messages .................................2-7  
E
early packet discard (EPD).....................4-23  
EFCI .......................................................4-23  
emulated LAN, across multiple switches.3-6  
emulated LAN, creating ...........................3-3  
F
filtering messages...................................4-12  
flash RAM................................................4-2  
flush operator............................................2-9  
B
backing up switch configuration..............4-1  
backup command .....................................4-1  
bootp.........................................................4-3  
BUS..........................................................3-4  
G
go command .............................................4-3  
H
C
help, console...........................................2-10  
hot upgrade...............................................4-2  
cable adapters...........................................2-6  
call admission control (CAC).................4-20  
cell loss priority (CLP)...........................4-19  
clients .......................................................3-6  
command syntax.......................................2-8  
community command.............................. B-5  
configuration  
IP address...........................................2-8  
subnet mask .......................................2-8  
switch name .......................................2-8  
configuring the switch..............................2-6  
I
I/O modules..............................................2-1  
IISP MIB ................................................. B-1  
IISP routing .......................................3-6, 4-4  
ILMI .........................................................3-3  
initial cell rate (ICR................................4-18  
inspecting the switch................................2-1  
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installing the switch..................................2-3  
Interface Table MIB................................ B-1  
IP over ATM  
Q
quietmode parameter ..............................4-12  
creating a VLAN................................3-1  
IP over ATM MIB................................... B-1  
IP routing................................................4-10  
R
reboot command.......................................4-3  
repair service ........................................... C-3  
restart operator..........................................2-9  
restore command ......................................4-2  
restoring switch configuration..................4-2  
RM cell marking.....................................4-23  
routing loops.............................................4-8  
L
LANE MIB.............................................. B-1  
LEDs  
front panel.........................................A-1  
I/O module........................................A-3  
LES...........................................................3-4  
log messages...........................................4-11  
log trace buffer .......................................4-12  
S
set cacparams command.........................4-21  
set ilmiadminstatus command ................4-10  
set lecsaddress command..........................3-6  
set logprint off command .........................5-1  
set netprefix command .............................4-7  
set portconfig command .........................4-17  
set porttrafficcongestion command ........4-22  
set switchtrafficcongestion command ....4-23  
set vccmask command............................4-16  
setting up routes  
IISP routes..........................................4-3  
show alarm command.............................4-12  
show cacparams command.....................4-21  
show client command....................... 3-1, 3-4  
show iisproute command..........................4-4  
show ipatmarp command..........................3-2  
show logalarmmask command ...............4-12  
show n etprefix command ........................4-4  
show operator ...........................................2-8  
show portconfig command .....................4-17  
show porttrafficcongestion command ....4-22  
show route command..............................4-11  
show switchtrafficcongestion command 4-23  
show trafficdescriptor command.. 4-15, 4-19  
show vccmask command........................4-16  
sigaling standards ....................................A-9  
SmartCell 6A000 Switch MIBs............... B-1  
SNMP client ............................................ B-5  
SNMP support......................................... B-1  
specifications  
M
management standards ............................A-9  
maximum burst size (MBS) ...................4-18  
media types..............................................A-4  
metrics for IISP routes..............................4-9  
MIB exceptions ....................................... B-5  
MIB II...................................................... B-1  
minimum cell rate (MCR)......................4-18  
modify alarmconf command ..................4-12  
modify logalarmmask command............4-12  
modify logprint command......................4-12  
modify logtrace command......................4-12  
modify operator........................................2-9  
modify portautodetect command..............4-9  
modify sigconfig command......................4-9  
mynmaddr command............................... B-5  
O
operator.....................................................2-8  
P
parameter..................................................2-8  
Peak Cell Rate (PCR).............................4-18  
permanent virtual circuits (PVCs)..........4-13  
pin-out descriptions...............................A-10  
point-to-multipoint PVCs.......................4-15  
point-to-point PVCs ...............................4-14  
port numbering........................................A-5  
PVCs.......................................................4-13  
ATM port..........................................A-9  
physical .............................................A-8  
technical............................................A-8  
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start operator.............................................2-9  
stop lecs command...................................3-6  
sustainable cell rate (SCR).....................4-18  
switch-attribute.........................................2-8  
T
technical support ..................................... C-1  
telnet connection ......................................2-8  
TFTP server..............................................4-2  
The..........................................................4-14  
traffic descriptors ...................................4-18  
traffic management.................................4-18  
trapcommunity command........................ B-5  
troubleshooting  
IP over ATM......................................5-1  
troubleshooting congestion ......................5-3  
troublleshooting  
LAN emulation..................................5-2  
trustednms command .............................. B-5  
U
UNI 3.0/3.1 ILMI MIB ........................... B-1  
UNI routes................................................4-9  
UNI3.0....................................................4-19  
UNI3.1....................................................4-19  
UNI4.0....................................................4-18  
unpacking the switch................................2-1  
update firmware command.......................4-2  
upgrading operating software...................4-2  
using the console......................................2-8  
V
vccmask parameter.................................4-16  
VLAN  
creating ..............................................3-1  
VPI/VCI pairs.........................................4-16  
W
warranty................................................... C-3  
well known LECS address .......................3-3  
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