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Cabletron Systems MMAC-Plus 9G426-02 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ™ MMAC-Plus 9G426-02 User’s Guide The Complete Networking Solution...
  • Page 3 Notice Notice Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

  • Page 4: Fcc Notice

    Notice 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.

  • Page 5: Declaration Of Conformity

    Notice DOC 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...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Notice Safety Information CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The GPIM-F01 is a Class 1 Laser Product CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT The GPIM-F01 uses Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these adapters. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits.
  • Page 7 Notice Safety Information CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS 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 -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10 watts.
  • Page 8 Notice...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Features........................... 1-2 Related Manuals......................1-5 Getting Help ........................1-5 Chapter 2 Installing the 9G426-02 Module Unpacking the Module....................2-1 The Module’s Physical Layout..................2-2 User Accessible Components on the Module’s Daughterboard ......2-3 DIP Switch....................... 2-3 Removing the daughterboard from the motherboard........
  • Page 10 Contents Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications ....................5-1 CPU .......................... 5-1 Memory ........................5-1 Standards......................... 5-1 Network Interfaces ....................5-1 Safety..........................5-2 Service ..........................5-2 Physical ........................... 5-2 Dimensions ......................5-3 Weight ........................5-3 Environment ......................5-3 viii...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The 9G426-02 (Figure 1-1) is a two front panel port switching module, occupying a single slot in the MMAC chassis. The module connects to the Internal Network Bus B, providing a high speed backplane for communication among other modules in the MMAC-Plus chassis.

  • Page 12: Features

    Introduction Features Processor The 9G426-02 is equipped with an advanced Intel i960 microprocessor. This microprocessor provides a platform for all management functions such as Spanning Tree, RMON, and MIB support within a scalable RISC-Based architecture. Fast Packet Switching The 9G426-02 incorporates a hardware based switch design referred to as the SmartSwitch ASIC, a collection of custom ASICs designed specifically for high speed switching.
  • Page 13 Introduction Management Information Base (MIB) Support The 9G426-02 provides MIB support including: • RMON (RFC-1271) • IETF MIB II (RFC-1213) • IETF Bridge MIB (RFC-1493) and a host of other Cabletron Enterprise MIBs. For a complete list of supported MIBs, refer to the release notes provided in the 9G426-02 package.
  • Page 14 Introduction GIGA ENET 9G426-02 Figure 1-1. The 9G426-02 Module...

  • Page 15: Related Manuals

    Introduction Related Manuals The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and technical data contained in this manual. MMAC-Plus Installation Guide MMAC-Plus 9C300-1 Environmental Module User’s Guide MMAC-Plus 9C214-1 AC Power Supply User’s Guide MMAC-Plus Local Management User’s Guide INB Terminator Modules Installation Guide Getting Help If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any questions,...
  • Page 16 Introduction • The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in the network • The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring problem, etc.) • Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers For additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/...

  • Page 17: Installing The 9G426-02 Module

    Chapter 2 Installing the 9G426-02 Module This chapter describes the physical layout of the 9G426-02 Module and explains how to prepare and install the module in an MMAC-Plus chassis. Never expose the module’s components to Electrostatic Discharge. Make sure you have attached the module’s disposable grounding strap to your wrist and always place the module on a non-conductive surface.

  • Page 18: The Module's Physical Layout

    Installing the 9G426-02 Module The Module’s Physical Layout The 9G426-02 Module has two major circuit boards on which components are attached (see Figure 2-1). The module’s base-level circuit board is known as the motherboard. The module’s second-level circuit board is known as the daughterboard.

  • Page 19: User Accessible Components On The Module's Daughterboard

    Installing the 9G426-02 Module User Accessible Components on the Module’s Daughterboard The user accessible components on the module’s daughterboard are located on the underside of the daughterboard. These components include an eight position DIP switch, a replaceable SMB-1 PROM, a replaceable BOOT PROM, and sockets for DRAM and FLASH memory.
  • Page 20 Installing the 9G426-02 Module Table 2-1. Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description Clear When toggled, this switch clears user-entered Password passwords stored in NVRAM, and restores the default passwords. Once the passwords are reset, you can use the defaults or enter new passwords.

  • Page 21: Removing The Daughterboard From The Motherboard

    Installing the 9G426-02 Module Removing the daughterboard from the motherboard To remove the module’s daughterboard from the motherboard: 1. Place the module (component side up) on a non-conductive, flat surface. Position the module so that the module’s front (faceplate) is to the left and the module’s back (backplane connectors) is to the right.
  • Page 22 Installing the 9G426-02 Module Mounting Screws Figure 2-3. Daughterboard attached to the 9G426-02 Module...
  • Page 23 Installing the 9G426-02 Module SMB-1 PROM BOOT PROM FLASH SIMM slot DRAM SIMM slot DIP Switch Figure 2-4. User-Accessible components on underside of 9G426-02 Module’s Daughterboard...
  • Page 24 Installing the 9G426-02 Module SMB-1 PROM The 9G426-02 Module is shipped with an SMB-1 Firmware PROM. The SMB-1 Firmware PROM is located on the underside of the module’s daughterboard as shown in Figure 2-4. To upgrade the SMB-1 PROM, install the SMB-1 PROM Upgrade Kit. Installation instructions are included in the upgrade kit.

  • Page 25: Installing The Module Into The Mmac-Plus Chassis

    Installing the 9G426-02 Module Installing the Module into the MMAC-Plus Chassis To install the 9G426-02 Module into the MMAC-Plus Chassis, follow the steps below: 9G426-02 Module To insure proper data transmission from the to the INB on the NOTE MMAC-Plus backplane, two INB Terminator Modules must be installed on the rear of the MMAC-Plus chassis .
  • Page 26 Installing the 9G426-02 Module FLNK FLNK FLNK FLNK IN S FLNK IN S Circuit Card Metal Back-Panel 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 2-5.

  • Page 27: The Reset Switch

    Installing the 9G426-02 Module The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab as shown in Figure 2-6. It serves three functions: resetting the i960 processor, shutting down the module, or restarting the module. •...
  • Page 28 Installing the 9G426-02 Module 2-12...

  • Page 29: Chapter 3 Operation

    Chapter 3 Operation The 9G426-02 module is a two port Gigabit Ethernet device. Two front panel GPIMs support Ethernet connectivity through a Fiber channel and are capable of providing MMF connectivity through SC connections. As shown in Figure 3-1, Gigabit Network Interface Blocks (GNIBs) convert data packets received from any of the GPIMs into a canonical frame format before forwarding to the SmartSwitch ASIC, while the Internal Network Bus Network Interface Block (INB NIB) converts data packets received from the INB into a...

  • Page 30: Smartswitch Asic

    Operation All data packets destined for a front panel port, the INB, or the i960 are converted into the canonical format before forwarding to the SmartSwitch ASIC. Network Interface Blocks (NIBS) check for valid data packets entering the system. If an errored data packet is found, the SmartSwitch ASIC flags the error and does not forward the errored data packet to any outbound ports.
  • Page 31 Operation A VLAN is a local area network of endpoints having full connectivity (sharing broadcast, multicast, and unicast packets) independent of any particular physical or geographical location. In other words, endpoints that share a virtual LAN appear to be on a single LAN segment regardless of their actual location. Changes to VLANs (e.g., moving nodes) are accomplished via software , which reduces network management time and expense.

  • Page 32: Vlan Domains

    Operation VLAN Domains VLAN domains consist of groups of interconnected VLAN switches separated by routing devices. Figure 3-3 shows such an arrangement. Each group of switches constitutes a VLAN domain. Routing Device VLAN Domain VLAN Domain SFS Network SFS Network VLAN Switch VLAN Switch VLAN Switch...

  • Page 33: Securefast Vlan Switches

    Operation SecureFast VLAN Switches SecureFast VLAN (SFVLAN) switches are connection-oriented internetworking devices. These devices use source address/destination address (SA/DA) pairs along with embedded layer 3 virtual routing services to provide address resolution and call processing. In a connection-oriented network, path determination is accomplished through signaling performed at call setup time.

  • Page 34: System Management Buses

    Operation System Management Buses There are two management channels within the MMAC-Plus system: the SMB-1 and the SMB-10. These buses provide side-band management and inter-module management communication. SMB-1 Bus The SMB-1 is a 1Mbs management bus located within the MMAC-Plus. This bus is utilized by all diagnostic controllers in the system including connectivity modules, power supply modules and the environmental module.

  • Page 35: Dc/Dc Converter

    Operation 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 The INB Backplane is designed to transport fixed length data blocks between modules in the MMAC-Plus using a Time Division Multiplexing (TDM) design.

  • Page 36: Monarch/Slave Mmac-Plus Modules

    Operation ITDM RAM Allocation (Level 1) This level guarantees access to the backplane. When a module requests access to the backplane, it will get access to it when it's slot number is placed onto the bus. This will ensure predicted or predetermined access to the backplane. Round Robin Arbitration (Level 2) This level makes use of idle time slices.

  • Page 37: Lanview Leds

    Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Shown in Figure 4-1 are the LANVIEW LEDs of the 9G426-02 module. System Status GIGA ENET 9G426-02 INB Receive INB Transmit...
  • Page 38 LANVIEW LEDs The function of the two System Status LEDs, System Management Bus (SMB) and CPU (Central Processing Unit), are listed in Table 4-1. Table 4-1. System Status (SMB and CPU) LEDs LED Color State Description Green Functional Fully operational Yellow Testing Power up testing...
  • Page 39 LANVIEW LEDs The function of the Port Receive LEDs are listed in Table 4-4. Table 4-4. Port Receive LEDs LED Color State Green Link, no activity port enabled Green (Blinking) Link, port disabled Yellow (Flashing) Link, activity, port enabled (flashing to steady on indicates rate) Fault - Diagnostic (Hardware) Failure No link, (port disabled) No link, (port enabled)
  • Page 40 LANVIEW LEDs...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 5 Specifications Technical Specifications CPU: Intel i960 RISC based microprocessor Memory: 4 Meg. Local RAM (expandable to 12 Meg.) 4 Meg. Flash Memory (expandable to 32 Meg.) 2 Meg. Packet RAM 16 Meg. DRAM (expandable to 16 Meg.) Standards: IEEE 802.1D Network Interfaces: MMF SC Connectors...

  • Page 42: Safety

    Specifications Safety 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 safety requirements of: •UL 1950 •CSA C22.2 No.

  • Page 43: Physical

    Specifications Physical Dimensions: 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 6.0 W centimeters (13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) Weight: Unit: 1,360.7 gr. (3 lbs.) Shipping: 1,814.4 gr. (4 lbs.) Environment: Operating Temperature 5 to 40 C Storage Temperature -30 to 90 C Relative Humidity 5% to 95% non-condensing...
  • Page 44 Specifications...

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