Network-technologies 900GV User Manual

DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVInstallation and ConfigurationPart Number: EK–DVNGV–IN. A01September 1998 This manual describes how to install and configure t

ConventionsxConventionsThis book uses the following conventions.Convention DescriptionNOTE Contains information of special interest.Special Type Indic

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xiiiSafetyOverviewThe cautions that must be observed for the hardware described in this manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spa

xiv CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost.ACHTUNG

Product Introduction 1-1Chapter 1Product IntroductionOverviewThis chapter describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module.For further te

What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV?1-2 Product IntroductionWhat is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV?The DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV (also referred to in this ma

Product Introduction 1-3FeaturesFeaturesThis section describes the features of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. For further information, refer to th

Features1-4 Product IntroductionBridgingThe following bridging features and options are available:• High-speed local traffic filtering and forwarding

Product Introduction 1-5FeaturesMIBSThe following MIBs are supported:— MIB II (RFC 1213)— Interfaces MIB (RFC 1573)— Bridge MIB (RFC 1493)— DIGITAL VL

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Features1-6 Product IntroductionVLAN Secure Domains The VLAN Secure Domains (VSD) support has the following features:• Ability to group ports into VS

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-1Chapter 2Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVOverviewIntroductionThis chapter describes the front and back

Module Components2-2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVModule ComponentsThe following sections describe the front and back panel components for th

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-3Module Components 1 The VNbus Status and Traffic LEDs display different indications during a load state. Refe

Module Components2-4 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVBack Panel ComponentsFigure 2-2 shows the front panel components and Table 2-2 describes th

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-5How to Install the ModuleHow to Install the ModuleThe hot-swap feature allows you to install the module into

How to Install the Module2-6 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVTask 2: Seat the ModuleTo seat the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 (Figure 2-

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-7How to Install the ModuleTask 3: Verify Initial LED OperationTo verify initial LED operation, check the follo

How to Install the Module2-8 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVTask 4: Connect the LDM Port CableTo perform a remote dump, the LDM cable must be c

Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 2-9How to Install the ModuleTask 5: Connect the GBIC ConnectorThe DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses a Gigabit Interfac

iiiContentsPrefaceOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

How to Install the Module2-10 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVTask 6: Connect the Duplex SC CablesThe DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV uses both Single-Mo

Installing the Setup Port Cable 3-1Chapter 3Installing the Setup Port CableOverviewIntroductionThe setup port on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis

Setup Port Signaling Standards3-2 Installing the Setup Port CableSetup Port Signaling StandardsSignals from the MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup

Installing the Setup Port Cable 3-3Connecting to the Setup PortConnecting to the Setup PortTo connect to the setup port on the module, complete the fo

Connecting to the Setup Port3-4 Installing the Setup Port CableFigure 3-1: Setup Port Cabling ComponentsAfter all cables are connected, go to Chapte

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-1Chapter 4Configuring the Module in a DIGITALMultiSwitch 900OverviewIntroductionThis chapter d

Assigning an IP Address4-2 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900Assigning an IP AddressAfter installing the module in a DIGITAL MultiSw

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-3DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENUDIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENUThe following

[9] Start Redirect Mode4-4 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[9] Start Redirect ModeThe Start Redirect Mode option redirects the DIG

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-5Using Menus to Configure the ModuleUsing Menus to Configure the ModuleThe following screen show

iv 2 Installing the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GVOverview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

[1] Restart with Factory Defaults4-6 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[1] Restart with Factory DefaultsThis option reboots the modu

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-7[2] Restart with Current Settings[2] Restart with Current SettingsThis option resets the module

[3] Show Current Settings4-8 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[3] Show Current SettingsThis option shows the module’s current setti

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-9[4] Configure IP[4] Configure IPThis option provides you with IP configuration selections.NOTEF

[4] Configure IP4-10 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[3] Delete SNMP Trap Addresses 4-13[4] Set In-Band Interface IP Address 4-14[

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-11[4] Configure IP[1] Set SNMP Read/Write CommunityThis option prompts you to enter the module’s

[4] Configure IP4-12 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[2] Add SNMP Trap AddressesThis option prompts you to enter IP addresses to w

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-13[4] Configure IP[3] Delete SNMP Trap AddressesThis option prompts you to select SNMP trap addr

[4] Configure IP4-14 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[4] Set In-Band Interface IP AddressThis option prompts you to change or ente

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-15[4] Configure IP[5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP AddressThis option prompts you to change or e

v [5] Set Out-of-Band Interface IP Address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15 [6] Set Default Gateway

[4] Configure IP4-16 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[6] Set Default GatewayThis option sets the default gateway, if necessary. Th

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-17[5] Go to Local Console[5] Go to Local ConsoleTo perform additional configurations on the modu

[6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV)4-18 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900[6] Product-Specific Options (VNswitch 900GV)To

Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 4-19[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900)[10] Product-Specific Options (MultiSwitch 900)

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-1Chapter 5Removing the Cables, Connector andModuleOverviewIntroductionThis chapter describes how to remo

Removing the Cables5-2 Removing the Cables, Connector and ModuleRemoving the CablesBefore the module is unseated, the LDM cables must be removed from

Removing the Cables, Connector and Module 5-3Removing the GBIC CardRemoving the GBIC CardThe GBIC is hot-swappable and can be removed while the DIGITA

Unseating the Module5-4 Removing the Cables, Connector and ModuleUnseating the ModuleTo unseat the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis (F

Problem Solving A-1Appendix AProblem SolvingOverviewIntroductionThis appendix describes how to diagnose and solve problems with the module using a l

Normal Power-UpA-2 Problem SolvingNormal Power-UpWhen the module’s power is initially turned on, the following events occur:Refer to Table A-1 for a

Problem Solving A-3LED DescriptionsLED DescriptionsThe module's LEDs provide dynamic indications of the module’s status. The LEDs can be in vario

LED DescriptionsA-4 Problem SolvingLED Name Off On (Green) On (Yellow) FlashingLDM Activity LEDN/A Indicates high traffic.N/A Transmitting or receivi

Problem Solving A-5Problem Solving Using LEDsProblem Solving Using LEDsWhen diagnosing a problem with the module, note that the problem is often indic

Problem Solving Using LEDsA-6 Problem SolvingSymptom Probable Cause Corrective ActionVNbus Status LED is off.No connection. Check that the module is

Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters B-1Appendix BConnector Pin Assignments and AdaptersOverviewThis appendix shows detailed illustrations of the

Connectors and Pin AssignmentsB-2 Connector Pin Assignments and AdaptersConnectors and Pin Assignments10BaseT Port (8-pin MJ) Straight-through Connec

Connector Pin Assignments and Adapters B-3AdaptersAdaptersH8571-J AdapterFigure B-2 shows the H8571-J adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 9-pin D-sub conn

AdaptersB-4 Connector Pin Assignments and AdaptersH8575-A AdapterFigure B-3 shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 25-pin D-sub connector)

Product Specifications C-1Appendix CProduct SpecificationsOverviewThis appendix lists the product and acoustical specifications for the DIGITAL VNsw

viiPrefaceOverviewPurpose of the ManualThis manual describes how to install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module. It also provides problem so

Product SpecificationsC-2 Product SpecificationsProduct SpecificationsTable C-1 lists the product specifications for the module.Table C-1: Product S

Product Specifications C-3Acoustical SpecificationsAcoustical SpecificationsTable C-2 lists the acoustical specifications for the module in English. T

ConnectorsC-4 Product SpecificationsConnectorsTable C-4 provides a list of connectors for DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and the MultiSwitch 900 chass

OrganizationviiiOrganizationThis manual is organized as follows:Section DescriptionChapter 1 Provides an overview of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module

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