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SmartSwitch 9000
9T122-08
Local Management Appendix
9031653-03
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Appendix 9T122-08 Module Specific Information Introduction This appendix contains local management information that is speciÞc to the 9T122-08 Token Ring MicroLAN Switch Extension Module. Module Interfaces The 9T122-08 Token Ring MicroLAN Switch Extension Module has Þve interfaces. Table 1 lists the identifying number, name, and description of each interface. Table 1. 9T122-08 Token Ring MicroLAN Switch Module Interfaces System Bridge Interface Interface Interface Interface Name Des
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information FNB Resource Configuration Codes The 9T122-08 Token Ring MicroLAN Switch Extension Module provides connectivity between one of three interfaces: the front panel Token Ring interface(s) and the FDDI rings on the backplane (FNB-1 or FNB-2). The FNB Resource ConÞguration Screen allows you to connect the moduleÕs front panel Token Ring interfaces to one of the chassisÕ two FDDI networks (FNB-1 or FNB-2) via a bridge/switch. The FNB Resource ConÞguration
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information General Configuration Screen The General ConÞguration Screen (Figure 1), displays various information about the selected module and allows you to set the following general parameters: ¥ Date and Time ¥ Screen Update Time ¥ Screen Lockout Time ¥ Host IP Address ¥ Subnet Mask ¥ Default Gateway ¥ Default Interface ¥ TFTP Gateway IP Address SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT General Configuration Module N
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information General Configuration Screen Fields The following information brießy explains each General ConÞguration Screen Þeld. Module Serial # Displays the serial number of the selected module. Module Board Revision Displays the version number of the selected module. FLASH Memory Displays the amount (megabytes) of ßash memory in the selected module. Module Date Contains a value that the module recognizes as the current date. To enter a new date, hi
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Screen Lockout Time Contains the maximum number of minutes that the Local Management application will display a moduleÕs screen while pending input or action from a user. For example, if you enter 5 in this Þeld, users will have up to Þve minutes to respond in some fashion to each of the speciÞed moduleÕs Local Management screens. In our example, after Þve minutes of ÒidlenessÓ (no input or action), the Local Management application termi
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Default Interface (Toggle) Contains the number that represents the interface that is connected to the moduleÕs Default Gateway. In some instances, dissimilar modules have different corresponding interface numbers. For example, if you are assigning a default interface to a 9T122-08 module and you enter a 3, then the default interface is the Flexible Network Bus. However, if you are assigning a default interface to a 9F310-02 module and you enter
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Token Ring Bridge Configuration (Screen 1) The 9T122-08 Token Ring Bridge ConÞguration Screen 1 (Figure 2), provides basic setup options for making a bridge operational in your network. SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Bridge Configuration Module Name: 9T122-08 Firmware Revision: 01.08.07 Slot Number: 2 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.01.09 Bridge
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Bridge Configuration Screen Fields (Screen 1) The following information brießy explains each Bridge ConÞguration Screen 1 Þeld. Bridge Address Displays the MAC Address of the bridge. Bridging Interfaces Displays the total number of bridging interfaces on the selected module. Bridge Number Allows you to enter a hexadecimal number that uniquely identiÞes a bridge when more than one bridge is used to span the same two segments. Valid bridge
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Bridge Path Cost Allows you to enter (as a hexadecimal number) the cost of the path to the root as seen from the speciÞed bridge. Valid bridge path costs range from 00000001 to 0FFFFFFF. Interface Number Lists each bridge interface on the selected module; FNB, TR1, and TR2. MAC/Local Address Lists the hardware address of each listed bridge interface. Bridge State Displays the current state of each listed interface. The possible interface states
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Token Ring Bridge Configuration (Screen 2) The 9T122-08 Token Ring Bridge ConÞguration Screen 2 (Figure 3), provides basic setup options for making a bridge operational in your network. SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Bridge Configuration Module Name: 9T122-08 Firmware Revision: 01.08.07 Slot Number: 2 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.01.09 Bridge Addres
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Bridge Configuration Screen Fields (Screen 2) The following information brießy explains each Bridge ConÞguration Screen 2 Þeld. Ring Speed (Toggle) Allows you to set each token ring interfaceÕs operating speed (either 4 Mbps or 16 Mbps). Press the Space Bar to toggle to the desired value. Ring Number Allows you to set the hexadecimal number that uniquely identiÞes the ring to which the speciÞed interface is connected. Valid ring numbers range from 001 to FF
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Unknown&Broadcast Forwarding DeÞnes how frames destined for unknown destination addresses (not in the bridge database) and broadcast destination addresses are handled when the frame is transmitted by the Token Ring interfaces. This Þeld is per bridge interface. ¥ For the FDDI interface, the frame cannot be changed. It is Þxed as a transparent only (TP) network. Therefore, all unknown and broadcast frames are sent onto FDDI as TP frames. ¥ For the Token Ri
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Saving Modifications To save your modiÞcations of the values on the Bridge ConÞguration Screen: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight SAVE at the bottom of the screen, then press the Return key. 2. When the message ÒSAVED OKÓ appears, the edits you have made are saved. If you exit without saving, the message ÒNOT SAVED -- PRESS SAVE TO KEEP CHANGESÓ appears. If you exit without saving, your edits will be lost. Exiting Bridge Configuration Screen 2 To exit Bridge
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Module Specific Configuration Menu The 9T122-08 Module SpeciÞc ConÞguration Menu Screen (Figure 4), contains menu selections that allow you to conÞgure the moduleÕs ports and establish ring security. SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Module Specific Configuration Menu Module Name: 9T122-08 Firmware Revision: 01.08.07 Slot Number: 2 BOOTPROM Revision: 01.01
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Token Ring Port Configuration The 9T122-08 Token Ring Port ConÞguration Screen (Figure 5), allows you to view the current operational and administrative status of the moduleÕs ports. This screen also allows you to change the administrative status of each port (turn each port on or off). SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Token Ring Port Configuration Module Name: 9T122-08 Firmware Revis
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Token Ring Port Configuration Screen Fields The following information brießy explains each Token Ring Port ConÞguration Screen Þeld. Ring # Displays the current status/settings of the module ports that are attached to each token ring. The information that appears, and whether that information is modiÞable, varies according to the conÞguration mode you select. Token Flow Graphically displays the direction in which the token travels. In other words: RI
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Token Ring Port Configuration Screen - Administrative Mode The 9T122-08 Token Ring Port ConÞguration Screen (Administrative Mode) (Figure 6), allows you to turn a moduleÕs ports ON (administratively enable) or OFF (administratively disable). You can turn ports ON/OFF individually or all on the token ring. SmartSwitch 9000 LOCAL MANAGEMENT Token Ring Port Configuration Module Name: 9T122-08
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9T122-08 Module Specific Information Configuring (Administratively) an Individual Port To administratively conÞgure an individual port: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the value in the Þeld of the port that you want to conÞgure. Press the Space Bar until the desired value appears in the Þeld (either ON or OFF). 2. Press the Return key. Configuring (Administratively) All Ports To administratively conÞgure all ports on the module, Token Ring 1 or Token Ring 2: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight
