Cabletron Systems Network Card 9H531 17 User Manual

SmartSwitch 9000  
9H531-17 & 9H532-17  
17 Port Fast Ethernet Module  
User’s Guide  
9033184-01  
 
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The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.  
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Cabletron Systems, Inc.  
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1999 by Cabletron Systems, Inc.  
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Order Number: 9033184-01 August 1999  
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FCC NOTICE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC  
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a  
commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the  
operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to  
cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.  
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
INDUSTRY CANADA 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 présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A  
prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.  
VCCI NOTICE  
This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment  
(VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be  
required to take corrective actions.  
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Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the  
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Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova,  
North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such  
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on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant,  
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subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S.  
Munitions List.  
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(ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the  
Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron  
and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS  
section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.  
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AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.  
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FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,  
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DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF  
CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE  
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MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
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sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be  
contained in firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND  
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PRODUCT TO CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A  
FULL REFUND.  
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS +1-603-332-9400. Attn: Legal  
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of this License Agreement.  
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the United States or as  
authorized in writing by Cabletron.  
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.  
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of  
New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.  
4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S.  
Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain  
countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be  
relied upon by the exporting party.  
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for  
military purposes.  
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the  
Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia,  
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova,  
North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such  
other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the  
direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified  
on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant,  
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export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is  
subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S.  
Munitions List.  
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense;  
(ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the  
Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron  
and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS  
section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.  
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty,  
expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).  
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING,  
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS,  
AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.  
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,  
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE  
DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF  
CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE  
DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
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your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“Program”) in the package. The Program may be contained in  
firmware, chips or other media. UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT, YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE  
TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER  
OF LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, RETURN THE UNOPENED PRODUCT TO  
CABLETRON OR YOUR DEALER, IF ANY, WITHIN TEN (10) DAYS FOLLOWING THE DATE OF RECEIPT FOR A FULL  
REFUND.  
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS AGREEMENT, CONTACT CABLETRON SYSTEMS +1-603-332-9400. Attn: Legal  
Department.  
1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions  
of this License Agreement.  
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the United States or as  
authorized in writing by Cabletron.  
2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.  
3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be governed in accordance with English law. The English courts shall have  
exclusive jurisdiction in the event of any disputes.  
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4. EXPORT REQUIREMENTS. You understand that Cabletron and its Affiliates are subject to regulation by agencies of the U.S.  
Government, including the U.S. Department of Commerce, which prohibit export or diversion of certain technical products to certain  
countries, unless a license to export the product is obtained from the U.S. Government or an exception from obtaining such license may be  
relied upon by the exporting party.  
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception CIV under the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations,You agree thatYou are a civil end user of the Program and agree thatYou will use the Program for civil end uses only and not for  
military purposes.  
If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export Administration  
Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, You agree not to (i) reexport or release the  
Program, the source code for the Program or technology to a national of a country in Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (Albania, Armenia,  
Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, Cambodia, Cuba, Estonia, Georgia, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Latvia, Libya, Lithuania, Moldova,  
North Korea, the People’s Republic of China, Romania, Russia, Rwanda, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, or such  
other countries as may be designated by the United States Government), (ii) export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 (as defined herein) the  
direct product of the Program or the technology, if such foreign produced direct product is subject to national security controls as identified  
on the U.S. Commerce Control List, or (iii) if the direct product of the technology is a complete plant o r any major component of a plant,  
export to Country Groups D:1 or E:2 the direct product of the plant or a major component thereof, if such foreign produced direct product is  
subject to national security controls as identified on the U.S. Commerce Control List or is subject to State Department controls under the U.S.  
Munitions List.  
5. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS. The enclosed Product (i) was developed solely at private expense;  
(ii) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52.227-19 (a) through (d) of the  
Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (iii) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron  
and/or its suppliers. For Department of Defense units, the Product is considered commercial computer software in accordance with DFARS  
section 227.7202-3 and its successors, and use, duplication, or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions set forth herein.  
6. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty,  
expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including its documentation and media).  
CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING,  
EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND  
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS,  
AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.  
7. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE  
FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS,  
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE  
DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF  
CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW  
THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR IN THE  
DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES IN SOME INSTANCES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION AND EXCLUSIONS  
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.  
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Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc.  
Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way  
PO Box 5005  
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above directives.  
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Contents  
Chapter 1  
Chapter 2  
Chapter 3  
Chapter 4  
Chapter 5  
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Chapter 1  
Introduction  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17, shown in Figure 1-1, are SmartSwitch® Modules for  
the SmartSwitch 9000.  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 are seventeen port switch modules, with sixteen  
10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX or 100BASE-FX ports and one VHSIM (Very High Speed  
Interface Module), on the front panel. The VHSIM port accepts either HSIM or  
VHSIM, multi-technology interface modules. This provides support for Gigabit  
Ethernet, ATM, Fast Ethernet, FDDI and WAN.  
This module connects to the SmartSwitch 9000 INB-A and -B backplane  
interfaces.  
Features  
Connectivity  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules have one interface to each INB backplane  
and seventeen front panel interfaces.  
The 9H531-17 has:  
16 MT-RJ 100 Mbps multimode fiber Ethernet ports  
1 Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM)  
The 9H532-18 has:  
16 RJ45 10/ 100 Mbps Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) Ethernet ports  
1 Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM)  
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Introduction  
FAST ENET  
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FAST ENET  
9H532-17  
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Figure 1-1. The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17  
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Introduction  
Auto-Negotiation - Speed/Duplex Mode  
The twisted pair ports on the front panel of the 9H532-17 module have the ability  
to auto-negotiate the type of connection required to provide a link to another  
device. During Auto-Negotiation, two devices automatically exchange  
information “telling” each other what their operating capabilities are. The Auto-  
Negotiation feature targets the maximum capabilities that can be reached  
between the two devices. For example, the module adjusts to 100 Mbps when the  
device on the other end of the connection can also adjust between 10 Mbps or  
100 Mbps. If the device on the other end of the connection can only operate at  
10 Mbps, then the 9H532-17 adjusts to 10 Mbps operation.  
When Auto-Negotiation is supported at both ends of a link, the two devices  
dynamically adjust to full or half duplex operation based on the maximum  
capability that can be reached between the two devices. If the device connected to  
the 9H532-17 cannot auto-negotiate, the 9H532-17 interface operates according to  
the capability of the other device.  
The 9H531-17 supports FDSE with 100 Mbps operation only. On the 9H532-17,  
each switched Fast Ethernet port can be configured to operate in Full Duplex  
Switched Ethernet (FDSE) mode, with 10 or 100 Mbps operation. FDSE allows  
each port to provide up to 200 Mbps of bandwidth.  
Runtime IP Address Discovery  
This feature enables the modules to automatically accept an IP address from a  
Boot Strap Protocol (BootP) server on the network into NVRAM without  
requiring a user to enter an IP address through Local Management.  
When the modules are connected to the network and powered up, Runtime IP  
Address Discovery (RAD) checks the modules for an IP address. If one has not yet  
been assigned (module and SmartSwitch 9000 chassis IP address set to 0.0.0.0),  
RAD checks to see if any of the module interfaces have a link. If so, RAD sends  
out Reverse Address Resolution Protocol (RARP) and BootP requests to obtain an  
IP address from a RARP or BootP server on the network.  
The RAD requests start at an interval of one per second. The interval then doubles  
after every transmission until an interval of 300 seconds is reached. At this point,  
the interval remains at 300 seconds. The RAD requests continue until an IP  
address is received from a RARP or BootP server, or an IP address is entered using  
Local Management.  
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Introduction  
SmartTrunk  
SmartTrunk, also referred to as SmartTrunking, is Cabletron Systems’  
terminology for load balancing or load sharing. SmartTrunk technology provides  
an easy-to-implement mechanism to group, or aggregate, multiple links of any  
technology together to scale the backbone bandwidth beyond the limitations of a  
single link. All links are user-configurable so administrators can scale the  
backbone bandwidth by adding SmartTrunk links. The benefits of SmartTrunking  
include the following:  
All purchased bandwidth is used.  
Distributed, resilient links increase reliability and performance.  
Multiple technologies are supported within a single trunk for maximum  
flexibility.  
For information on SmartTrunk configuration, refer to the  
NOTE  
SmartTrunk Users Guide.  
Management  
Management of the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules and SmartSwitch chassis  
and any optional equipment is accomplished using the Local Management  
application or remote SNMP management stations. Local Management is  
accessible through the RS232 COM port on the Environmental Module using a  
local VT100 terminal, or a remote VT100 terminal via a modem connection, and  
in-band via a Telnet connection. In-band remote management is possible through  
WebView or any SNMP-compliant Network Management Software.  
Local Management provides the ability to manage the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17.  
Local Management information for non-Ethernet HSIMs or VHSIMs is included  
in their respective users guide. For details on how to get manuals, refer to the  
Related Manuals section in the Introduction.  
WebView  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules can be managed by Cabletron WebView, a  
browser-based utility. There is no software to install as this management  
capability is built into each module.  
Remote Monitoring (RMON)  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 support all nine Ethernet RMON groups. The  
Statistics, Alarms, Events and History groups are enabled on all ports by default.  
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Introduction  
Cabletron Systems RMON Actions is a vendor-specific extension of RMON and  
provides the ability to set an “Action” on any SNMP MIB variable. The Action can  
be triggered by setting an RMON Event and/ or Alarm. An example of an Action  
would be to turn off a MIB-2 interface if a broadcast threshold is crossed.  
Broadcast Suppression  
Broadcast Suppression enables a user to set a desired limit of receive broadcast  
frames per port/ per second to be forwarded out the other ports on the module up  
to the set limit. Any broadcast frames above this specified limit are dropped. In  
the event that broadcast frames are being suppressed, multicast and unicast  
frames continue to be switched.  
Port Redirect Function  
The Port Redirect function, also referred to as “Port Mirroring,” is a  
troubleshooting tool used to map traffic from a single source port to a destination  
port within the chassis. This feature allows all packets, including those with  
errors, to be copied and sent to an analyzer or RMON probe. The analyzer or  
RMON probe will see the data as if it is directly connected to the LAN segment of  
the source port.  
Flow Control  
Flow Control is a method of managing the flow of frames between two devices. It  
ensures that a transmitting device does not overwhelm a receiving device with  
data. This enables the receiving device to communicate with the transmitting  
device, and to have it pause its transmission while the receiving device processes  
the frames already received. Flow control can be enabled or disabled on a port-by-  
port basis. Both devices must support the IEEE 802.3x standard for flow control to  
work.  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 support the following two types of flow control:  
Frame based 802.3x  
Back pressure  
Frame based 802.3x flow control is supported on all Ethernet ports operating in  
the full duplex mode.  
Back pressure flow control is supported on all Ethernet ports operating in the  
standard mode of operation.  
802.1p Port Priority  
The IEEE 802.1p standard is used to assign a default priority to the frames  
received without priority information in their tag header, and to map prioritized  
frames to the appropriate transmit queues.  
The default priority-to-queue mappings are shown in Table 1-1. This  
configuration can be changed by the administrator.  
1-5  
 
Introduction  
Table 1-1. Priority Queuing Configuration  
Priority Indicator  
Transmit Queue  
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
3
3
2
2
1
0
0
1
Switching Options  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 provide IEEE Standard-based 802.1 switching or  
SecureFast Switching Virtual Network Services. In the 802.1 mode (the default  
mode of operation), the switch functions as an 802.1D switch. When until VLANs  
are configured, it operates as an 802.1Q switch.  
Standards Compatibility  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 are fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3x,  
802.3u, 802.1Q, and 802.1p standards. The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 provide IEEE  
802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability  
of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. The 9H531-17 and 9H532-  
17 support a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1573 (MIB II),  
RFC 1271 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and RFC 1190  
(Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs provide  
a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting. For  
information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron  
Systems.  
GARP Switch Operation  
Some or all ports on the switch may be activated to operate under the Generic  
Attribute Registration Protocol (GARP) applications, GARP VLAN Registration  
Protocol (GVRP) and/ or GARP Multicast Registration Protocol (GMRP).  
GARP is a protocol, or set of rules, that outlines a mechanism for propagating the  
port state and/ or user information throughout a bridged LAN to keep track of  
users and VLANs on the network fabric. MAC bridges and end users alike can  
take part in the registration and de-registration of GARP attributes such as VLAN  
and multicast group membership.  
1-6  
 
 
Introduction  
Optional HSIM and VHSIM  
The modules provide a slot for an optional High Speed Interface Module (HSIM)  
or Very High Speed Interface Module (VHSIM) for additional connectivity to  
various networking technologies. The Release Notes that are shipped with the  
product list exceptions to the HSIMs and VHSIMs that operate in the modules.  
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs  
LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by  
providing an easy way to observe the status of individual ports and overall  
network operations.  
Year 2000 Compliance  
The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules and the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis have an  
internal clock that can maintain the time and date beyond the year 1999.  
Related Manuals  
The Cabletron Systems manuals listed below should be used to supplement the  
procedures and technical data contained in this manual.  
SmartSwitch 9000 Installation Guide  
SmartSwitch 9000 9C300-1 Environmental Module Users Guide  
SmartSwitch 9000 9C214-1 AC Power Supply Users Guide  
SmartSwitch 9000 9X5XX Series Local Management Users Guide  
Cabling Guide  
Ethernet Technology Guide  
Network Troubleshooting Guide  
WebView Users Guide  
SmartTrunk Users Guide  
HSIM-A6DP Users Guide  
HSIM-F6 Users Guide  
HSIM-FE6 Users Guide  
HSIM-G01/G09 Users Guide  
HSIM-W6 Users Guide  
HSIM-W84 Users Guide  
1-7  
 
 
Introduction  
HSIM-W85 Users Guide  
HSIM-W87 Users Guide  
VHSIM-A6DP Users Guide  
VHSIM-G6 Users Guide  
Getting Help  
For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron  
Systems using one of the following methods:  
World Wide Web  
Phone  
(603) 332-9400  
Internet mail  
FTP  
anonymous  
Login  
Password  
your email address  
To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the  
Cabletron Systems Technical Writing Department via the following  
email address: [email protected]  
Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.  
Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready:  
Your Cabletron Systems service contract number  
A description of the failure  
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g.,  
changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)  
The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in  
the network  
A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)  
Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)  
The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring  
problem, etc.)  
Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers  
1-8  
 
 
Chapter 2  
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000  
Module  
Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures.  
Unpacking the Module  
1. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. (Save the box and  
packing materials in the event the module must be reshipped.)  
2. Remove the module from the plastic bag. Observe all precautions to prevent  
damage from Electrostatic Discharge (ESD).  
3. Carefully examine the module, checking for damage. If any damage exists,  
DO NOT install the module. Contact Cabletron Systems immediately.  
Installing an HSIM or VHSIM  
You can install an HSIM or VHSIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports  
HSIMs and VHSIMs. Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware  
running on the Cabletron Systems device to ensure that the HSIM or VHSIM is  
supported.  
To install an HSIM or VHSIM in a module that supports HSIM/ VHSIM  
technology:  
1. Disconnect all cables from the interface module. Note the ports to which these  
cables attach.  
2-1  
 
     
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
2. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions outlined on the  
antistatic wrist strap package).  
3. Unlock the top and bottom plastic locking tabs of the module faceplate.  
4. Slide out the module, and place it on its side with the internal components  
facing up.  
5. Remove and save the two faceplate mounting screws securing the  
HSIM/ VHSIM coverplate and remove the coverplate.  
6. Remove and save the two standoff screws.  
7. Place the HSIM/ VHSIM behind the module faceplate.  
8. Insert the connectors of the HSIM/ VHSIM into the host device connector pins  
on the module.  
9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM/ VHSIM until the pins slide all the  
way into the connector holes.  
10. Secure the HSIM/ VHSIM to the faceplate using the two screws saved in  
step 5.  
Ensure that the HSIM/VHSIM connectors align with the host device connector  
pins to prevent bending the pins. This can damage both the HSIM/VHSIM and  
the module.  
!
CAUTION  
11. Secure the HSIM/ VHSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in step 6.  
12. Reinstall the interface module in the chassis.  
13. Reattach the network cabling to the interface module.  
In step 11 ensure that the standoffs on the interface module align with the standoff  
screw holes on the HSIM/VHSIM to prevent bending pins.  
!
CAUTION  
User Accessible Components  
Figure 2-1 shows the various components that are accessible to the user. These  
consist of an eight-position DIP switch, replaceable PROMs and sockets for RAM.  
These components will be used for future upgrades. Instructions for installing the  
components will be supplied with the upgrade kit.  
2-2  
 
 
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
SMB-1  
PROM  
i960  
Processor  
32 MB  
DRAM  
VHSIM  
Connector  
HSIM  
Connector  
Flash SIMM  
Socket  
Boot  
PROM  
DIP Switch  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Figure 2-1. User-Accessible Components  
2-3  
 
 
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
An eight-position DIP switch is located on the module card as shown in  
Figure 2-1. The function of the switches are listed in Table 2-1.  
See the Cautions at the end of this table.  
Table 2-1. Function of DIP Switch  
Switch  
Function  
Description  
When toggled, this switch clears user-entered  
passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the  
default passwords. Once reset you can use the  
defaults or enter new passwords.  
Clear  
Password  
8
1
The module uses NVRAM to store user-  
entered parameters such as IP addresses,  
device name, etc. To reset these parameters to  
the factory defaults, toggle this switch. Once  
reset, you can use the defaults or enter new  
parameters, which are stored in NVRAM  
when the module is powered down, and  
remain there until the switch is toggled again.  
Clear  
NVRAM  
7
2
Toggling this switch after pulling the board  
out of the SmartSwitch 9000, clears download  
information from NVRAM and forces image  
files to be downloaded from the station  
connected to the EPIM on the Environmental  
Module configured to act as that modules’  
BootP server. (See section titled Using DIP  
Force BootP  
Download  
6
5
4
3
2
1
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
Reserved  
For Factory Use Only  
For Factory Use Only  
For Factory Use Only  
For Factory Use Only  
For Factory Use Only  
2-4  
 
 
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
1. Caution: Do not toggle Switch 8 unless you intend to reset the user-  
configured passwords to their factory default settings.  
!
CAUTION  
2. Caution: Do not toggle Switch 7 unless you intend to reset the user  
parameters to the factory default settings.  
Using DIP Switch 6  
The purpose of DIP switch 6 is to force a Flash download from a BootP server  
through the EM-EPIM. The first step in this process is to configure the BootP  
server. Configurations of BootP servers can differ from platform to platform and  
from one operating system to another. Read the users manual on BootP and  
TFTP serving for the correct files to edit and the correct files to execute for the  
server. After configuration of the BootP server the module can then have the  
switch state changed on dip switch 6 to initiate BootP and TFTP requests.  
When the state of dip switch 6 is changed, the module begins requesting a BootP  
server in an attempt to receive a Flash image download. The modules boot PROM  
initiates a BootP sequence. During this sequence, the module requests an IP  
address and a filename from the BootP server. The module then requests a TFTP  
of the file and receives the download of the image. The module will not function  
until the Flash image is downloaded from the BootP and TFTP server.  
If a BootP and TFTP are not intended at this time, this process may be stopped by  
resetting the module. Resetting is done by pushing the reset button on the  
module, power cycling the chassis, or removing the module from the chassis and  
module again looks for a BootP server, but will time-out after about four minutes.  
After the time-out, the module boots from Flash memory. The next time the  
power is cycled, the module will boot from Flash memory and not request the  
BootP server.  
2-5  
 
   
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000  
Chassis  
To install the SmartSwitch 9000 module, follow the steps below:  
The INB Terminator Modules must be installed on the rear of the fourteen slot  
chassis before powering up this module. The INB Terminator Modules are not  
NOTE  
required on the six slot chassis. Refer to the INB Terminator Modules  
Installation Guide for information and installation procedure.  
1. Remove the blank panel covering the two slots in which the module is being  
installed. All other slots must be covered, if other modules are not being  
installed, to ensure proper airflow and cooling.  
2. Attach one end of the ESD wrist strap packaged with the SmartSwitch 9000  
chassis to your wrist. Plug the other end into the ESD Wrist Strap Grounding  
receptacle in the lower right corner of the SmartSwitch 9000 chassis shown in  
3. Grasp the module and slide it into the slots. Make sure that the modules  
circuit card is between the card guides, as shown in Figure 2-2. Check both the  
upper and lower tracks of the card. Take care that the module slides in straight  
and engages the backplane connectors properly.  
4. Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs, as shown in Figure 2-2.  
2-6  
 
 
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
K  
F
K  
F
Jack for ESD  
wrist strap  
Metal Back-Panel  
Circuit Card  
Card Guides  
Warning:  
Ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides.  
Lock down the top and bottom plastic tabs  
at the same time, applying even pressure.  
Figure 2-2. Installing the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 Modules  
2-7  
 
 
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
The Reset Switch  
The Reset switch is located under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-3.  
Use the reset switch to reset the modules processor, shutdown (power down) the  
module, and/ or restart the module.  
To reset the modules i960 processor, press the reset switch twice within three  
seconds.  
To shut down the module, press and hold the reset switch for three or more  
seconds.  
To restart the module, press the reset switch momentarily.  
SNMP management may be used to disable this switch to enhance module  
security.  
Reset Switch  
Figure 2-3. The Reset Switch  
2-8  
 
     
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
Cabling Requirements  
10BASE-T Network  
When connecting a 10BASE-T segment to the front panel ports of a 9H532-17  
module, ensure that the network meets the Ethernet network requirements of the  
IEEE 802.3 standard for 10BASE-T. If a port is to operate at 100 Mbps, Category 5  
cabling must be used. For 10 Mbps operation only, Category 3 cabling can be  
used.  
100BASE-TX Network  
The 9H532-17 has RJ45 connections that support Category 5 UTP cabling with an  
impedance between 85 and 111 ohms for 10 and 100 Mbps operation. The device  
at the other end of the twisted pair segment must meet IEEE 802.3u 100BASE-TX  
Fast Ethernet network requirements for the devices to operate at 100 Mbps. Refer  
to the Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide for details.  
100BASE-FX Network  
The 9H531-17 supports 100BASE-FX. When connecting a 100BASE-FX segment to  
any of the front panel ports, ensure that the network meets the optical  
performance requirements for 100BASE-FX IEEE 802.3u standard.  
The 9H531-17 supports multimode fiber cables at the 1300 nm wavelength, at  
lengths of up to 2 km.  
2-9  
 
       
Installing the SmartSwitch 9000 Module  
2-10  
 
Chapter 3  
Technical Overview  
SmartSwitch Architecture  
The SmartSwitch Architecture of the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules, as shown  
802.1 switching, or SecureFast switching. The modules support only one of these  
modes of operation at any one time.  
When operating in traditional IEEE 802.1 switch mode, the 9H531-17 and 9H532-  
17 make filtering/ forwarding decisions based on Destination Address (DA), with  
standard IEEE 802.1D learning. 802.1Q VLANs are also supported.  
Spanning tree operation for the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 is configurable to adhere  
to IEEE 802.1D, DEC, or none. The default Spanning Tree Algorithm is 802.1D.  
When operating in SecureFast switch mode, all filtering/ forwarding decisions are  
made on a DA-SA pair and its in and out port on a connection-orientated basis.  
SecureFast switching mode provides value-added network services including  
dynamic VLANs, Topology, Connectivity, IP Multicast, Control, Security,  
Application, Address Management, Dynamic Mapping, and Directory services.  
For example, Topology Services includes configurable options ranging from  
simple spanning tree implementations to fully-meshed active topologies. Other  
services and features supported in SecureFast switching mode are described in  
detail in the Cabletron White Paper, IP Host Communication in Bridged, Routed  
and SecureFast Networks.  
3-1  
 
   
Technical Overview  
SmartSwitch 9000  
Backplane  
DC/DC  
Converter  
48 Volt  
Power Bus  
SMB 1  
Diagnostic  
Controller  
i960  
Processor  
SMB 10  
Ethernet  
Controller  
VHSIM  
INB  
ASIC  
A
Smart  
Switch  
Fabric  
INB  
I
ASIC  
N
B
Front  
Panel  
Ports  
(24)  
Octal  
Mac  
B
Octal  
Mac  
Figure 3-1. Block Diagram  
3-2  
 
 
Technical Overview  
System Management Buses  
There are two management channels within the SmartSwitch 9000 system: the  
SMB-1 and the SMB-10. These buses provide out-of-band management and  
inter-module management communication.  
SMB-1 Bus  
The SMB-1 is a 1 Mbps management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000.  
This bus is utilized by all diagnostic controllers in the system including  
connectivity modules, power supply modules and the environmental module.  
The SMB-1 transports inter-chassis information between system components,  
such as power and environmental information, as well as diagnostic messages.  
Periodic loop-back tests are performed by all modules that share this bus to  
ensure the validity of SMB-1. In the event a failure is detected on SMB-1, the  
SMB-10 may be used as an alternate communication channel.  
SMB-10 Bus  
The SMB-10 is a 10 Mbps management bus located within the SmartSwitch 9000,  
which is also used for inter-chassis communication of modules as well as serving  
as an out-of-band management channel into the SmartSwitch 9000. The SMB-10 is  
externalized from the chassis via an optional Ethernet Port Interface Module  
(EPIM) located on the front of the Environmental Module. Through an EPIM  
connection, full SNMP management of the SmartSwitch 9000 is available out-of-  
band from user data. Modules which share the SMB-10 bus periodically send out  
loop-back packets to ensure the validity of SMB-10. In the event a fault is detected  
on the SMB-10, the SMB-1 can be used as an alternate communication channel by  
the modules.  
3-3  
 
     
Technical Overview  
System Diagnostic Controller  
This diagnostic controller is composed of a Z-80 microprocessor and its  
supporting logic. The diagnostic controller is designed to control the power-up  
sequencing of modules, monitor the 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 input and output  
power parameters, keep watch over the main host processor, as well as monitor  
the temperature and control the SMB LANVIEW diagnostic LED. Although the  
diagnostic controller and the main host processor can operate independent of  
each other if needed, they exchange information about each others status and  
overall module condition. The information gathered by the diagnostic controller  
is available to the network manager via local/ remote management and the LCD  
located on the Environmental Module. The 9H531-17 and 9H532-17 have been  
designed so that in the event of a diagnostic controller fault, the 9H531-17 and  
9H532-17 will continue to function.  
DC/DC Converter  
The DC/ DC converter converts the 48 VDC on the system power bus to the  
necessary operating voltages for its host network services module. The diagnostic  
controller monitors and controls the operation of the DC/ DC converter.  
INB Interface  
Each module attaches to both INB A and INB B and has two INB ASICs. The INB  
ASICs use 64-byte Ethernet frames for transmission onto the INBs at 66 MHz.  
The 9X5XX modules are fully compatible with the first generation 9X4XX  
modules. The first generation modules communicate only on INB B using a  
56-byte canonical frame format, at 40 MHz. If the newer module detects a first  
generation module on the backplane, it automatically changes from the fast  
66 MHz Ethernet frames, to the first generation compatible 40 MHz canonical  
frame on INB B only. INB A is used only by the 9X5XX modules and remains at  
the higher speed.  
i960 Core  
The i960 core provides modules host services, the SNMP protocol stacks, to  
support industry standard MIBs, as well as Cabletron enterprise extension MIBs  
for each media type. Management services, such as telnet, WebView and network  
address to MAC address mapping, are also provided by the i960 core.  
3-4  
 
       
Chapter 4  
LANVIEW LEDs  
The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and may be  
used as an aid in troubleshooting. Figure 4-1 shows the LANVIEW LEDs of the  
9H531-17 and 9H532-17 modules.  
The LED Mode Switch  
The 9H532-17 has an LED mode switch, located on the front panel, that allows the  
user to change the function of the switch port LEDs. Refer to Figure 4-1. When the  
switch is in the UP position, the LEDs indicate the receive (RX) and transmit (TX)  
status of the fixed ports. When the mode switch is in the DOWN position, the  
LEDs indicate at what speed the applicable port is currently operating (10 Mbps  
or 100 Mbps) and if the applicable port is operating in standard (half) or full  
duplex mode.  
the LED mode switch is in the UP position. Table 4-6 and Table 4-7 provide the  
definitions of the LED states that occur when the LED mode switch is in the  
DOWN position.  
4-1  
 
   
LANVIEW LEDs  
FAST ENET  
9H532-17  
System Status  
INB Receive  
INB Transmit  
Port Receive  
Port Transmit  
16  
15  
Figure 4-1. The LANVIEW LEDs (9H532-17 shown) and LED Mode Switch  
The functions of the two System Status LEDs, System Management Bus (SMB)  
and the CPU, are listed in Table 4-1.  
Table 4-1. System Status (SMB and CPU) LEDs  
LED Color  
State  
Description  
Fully operational  
Green  
Yellow  
Functional  
Testing  
Power-up testing  
Yellow (Flashing) Crippled  
Not fully operational (e.g., one bad port)  
Blinks yellow and green while booting  
Normal power-up reset  
Yellow/ Green  
Red  
Booting  
Reset  
Red (Flashing)  
Off  
Failed  
Fatal error has occurred  
Power off  
Module powered off  
4-2  
 
   
LANVIEW LEDs  
The functions of the INB transmit LED are listed in Table 4-2.  
Table 4-2. INB Transmit LED  
LED Color  
State  
Green (Flashing)  
Yellow (Flashing)  
Red (Flashing)  
Red  
Data activity  
Port in standby state  
Collision  
Fault  
Off  
No activity, Port disabled  
The functions of the INB receive LED are listed in Table 4-3.  
Table 4-3. INB Receive LED  
LED Color  
State  
Green (Flashing)  
Link, Port disabled  
Green  
Link, Port enabled, No activity  
Link, Port enabled, Activity  
Fault  
Yellow (Flashing)  
Red  
Off  
No Link  
The functions of the Ethernet Transmit and Ethernet Receive LEDs are listed in  
MODE switch is in the RX-TX position.  
Table 4-4. Ethernet Transmit LEDs  
Color  
State  
Green (Flashing)  
Yellow (Flashing)  
Red  
Activity (Flashing rate indicates rate of activity)  
Port in standby state  
Port disabled  
Collision  
Red (Flashing)  
Off  
No activity  
4-3  
 
     
LANVIEW LEDs  
Table 4-5. Ethernet Receive LEDs  
LED Color  
Green  
State  
Link, No activity  
Yellow (Flashing)  
Link, Activity (Flashing rate indicates rate of activity)  
Port disabled no link  
Red  
Red (Flashing)  
Off  
Port disabled with link  
No link, No activity  
The functions of the Speed and Full Duplex LEDs are list in Table 4-6 and  
Table 4-7. These LED indications are only valid when the LED MODE switch is in  
the DPX-SPD position.  
Table 4-6. DPX Status LEDs (9H532-17 only)  
LED Color  
Green  
State  
Port is operating in full duplex mode (20 Mbps or 200  
Mbps).  
Yellow  
Port is in standard (half duplex) mode (10 Mbps or  
100 Mbps).  
Table 4-7. SPD LEDs (9H532-17 only)  
LED Color  
State  
Green  
Port is linked and operating at 100 Mbps.  
Port is linked and operating at 10 Mbps.  
Yellow  
4-4  
 
     
Chapter 5  
Specifications  
Technical Specifications  
CPUs  
PowerPC  
Intel i960 RISC-based microprocessor  
Memory  
8 MB Flash Memory (expandable to 16 MB)  
32 MB DRAM (local)  
4 MB Memory (Shared)  
Network Interface  
16 RJ45 Unshielded Twisted Pair ports (9H532-17) - 10BASE-T/ 100BASE-TX  
16 MT-RJ multimode fiber ports (9H531-17) - 100BASE-FX  
Performance  
Module Switch Fabric bandwidth 3.3 Gbps  
Module Throughput  
Source Address Table  
2.2 Mpps  
16 K entries  
5-1  
 
           
Specifications  
Regulatory Compliance  
It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system to which the module will  
be a part to ensure that the total system meets allowed limits of conducted and  
radiated emissions.  
!
CAUTION  
This equipment meets the following safety and electromagnetic compatibility  
(EMC) requirements:  
Safety  
UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950, EN 60950,  
IEC 950, and 73/ 23/ EEC  
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC Part 15, EN 55022, CISPR 22,  
CSA C108.8, EN 50082-1, AS/ NZS 3548,  
VCCI V-3, and 89/ 336/ EEC  
Service  
MTBF (MHBK-217E)  
MTTR  
>200,000 hrs.  
<0.5 hr.  
Physical  
Dimensions  
35.0 D x 44.0 H x 3.0 W centimeters  
(13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches)  
Weight  
Unit:  
Shipping:  
4.5 kg (10 lb)  
5.4 kg (12 lb)  
Environment  
Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Relative Humidity  
5 to 40° C (41° to 104°F)  
-30 to 73° C (-22° to 164°F)  
5% to 90% non-condensing  
5-2  
 
           

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