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™
SUPERSTACK II SWITCH 2000 TR
®
USER GUIDE
Version 4.0
http://www.3com.com/
Part No. 99032
Published October 1997
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3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara, California 95052-8145 © 3Com Corporation, 1997. All rights reserved. No part of this 3Com, AccessBuilder, Boundary Routing, CardFacts, LanScanner, documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to LinkBuilder, NETBuilder, NETBuilder II, NetFacts, Parallel Tasking, make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or ViewBuilder, EtherDisk, EtherLink, EtherLink Plus, EtherLink II, Smar
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CONTENTS Summary of ATM Features 1-10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE The FDDI Module 1-10 Introduction 1 Benefits of FDDI 1-11 How to Use This Guide 1 Summary of FDDI Module Features 1-11 Conventions 1 The Token Ring-in-Fast Ethernet (TR-in-FE) Module 1-11 Related Publications 2 Benefits of TR-in-FE 1-11 Summary of TR-in-FE Module Features 1-12 Migrating to High-speed Technologies 1-13 1 OVERVIEW ™ High-speed Cascade Connectors 1-14 About
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Configuration Guidelines 2-3 Key Board Shortcuts 3-7 Power Supply and Fuse 2-3 Correcting Text Entries 3-8 Replacing the Fuse 2-3 Default Users 3-8 Installing the Slide-in Modules 2-3 VT100 Console Menu Map 3-9 Installing the Switch 2000 TR 2-5 Setting Up the VT100 Console 3-10 Rack Mounting 2-5 Switch 2000 TR Management Setup Fields 3-11 Wall Mounting 2-5 MAC Address 3-11 Stack Mounting 2-5 Locally Admin Address 3-11 Con
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Unit Configuration 4-14 4 CONFIGURING WITH THE VT100 INTERFACE Setting Up the Unit 4-14 Quick Setup 4-2 Unit ID 4-14 Bridge Configuration 4-3 Unit Name 4-14 Setting Source Routing Transparent (VT100) 4-3 Port Capacity 4-14 Setting Source Route Bridging 4-4 Option Slot 4-14 Setting Transparent Bridging 4-4 Power Supply 4-14 Spanning Tree Fields 4-5 Power On Self Test 4-15 Spanning Tree Parameters 4-5 Roving Analysis 4-15 Por
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Connecting Common VLANs Between Switch Units 7-4 5 CONFIGURING WITH THE LCD CONSOLE Using Non-routable Protocols 7-4 Unit Configuration 5-1 Using Unique MAC Addresses 7-4 Bridge Configuration 5-2 Extending VLANs into an ATM Network 7-4 Port Configuration 5-3 Example 1 7-4 Setting Port ID 5-3 Viewing Link State 5-3 A SOFTWARE UPGRADE UTILITY Setting Port State 5-4 Setting Speed 5-4 Softw
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F TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services F-1 World Wide Web Site F-1 3Com Bulletin Board Service F-1 Access by Analog Modem F-1 Access by Digital Modem F-2 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service F-2 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service F-3 Support from Your Network Supplier F-3 Support from 3Com F-3 Returning Products for Repair F-4 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY
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ABOUT THIS GUIDE Introduction How to Use This Guide This guide provides the information you need to This table lists where specific information can be found. install and configure the SuperStack II™ Switch 2000 Chapter Information TR (3C510600) into your Token Ring network for maximum benefit. 1 Overview 2 Getting Started This guide is intended for use by network administra- tors responsible for installing and setting up network- 3 Setting Up Management ing equipment. It assu
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2 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Table 1 Notice Icons Related Publications Icon Type Description Within the Switch 2000 TR document set: Information Information notes call attention to impor- Switch 2000 TR Quick Reference Guide. (Part Note tant features or instructions. Number #99033) Caution Cautions contain directions that you must follow to avoid immediate system damage Switch 2000 TR User Guide. (Part Number #99032) or loss of data. Switch 2000 TR Release Notes. (Pa
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1 OVERVIEW This chapter describes the major features, compo- ™ About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR nents, and concepts of the Switch 2000 TR, including: The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR is a multiport inter- About the SuperStack™ II Switch 2000 TR networking switch for Token Ring networks. Summary of Features Designed to satisfy the high demand for bandwidth in expanding Token Ring networks while preserving the Typical Applications of Token Ring Switching inv
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1-2 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW Port population—High density port population The ATM module supplies 155 Mbps UNI inter- relieves traffic congestion and supports 4 and 16 face, and retains all virtual LAN emulation con- Mbps data rates. In addition, the Switch 2000 TR figuration data, provides ATM signaling, and has four custom-configurable ports designed for offers standard LAN emulation. direct workstation or dedicated server connection. The TR-in-FE module combines Token Ring and Network management—Sw
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Summary of Features 1-3 Roving Analysis—The Roving Analysis Port (RAP) Summary of Features feature allows you to configure the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR to capture and monitor traffic on 12 switched shielded RJ-45 Token Ring ports any Token Ring LAN connected to the switch using 4 ports selectable for direct end station attachment any industry-standard LAN analyzer. High-speed cascade interface This feature operates on Port 1 of the Switch 2000 Front Panel LCD Console for fast configuration
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1-4 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW SNMP over IP Typical Applications of Token Ring Switching SNMP MIB II Token Ring switches are best suited for, although not Bridge MIB limited to, expanding Token Ring networks. These SR Bridge MIB networks demand high bandwidth, performance, monitoring, management, and a logical migration BOOTP path for the continued growth of the network while Switch 2000 TR Private (3Com Private) preserving your investment in existing infrastructure. ™ Part of SuperStack II archi
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Ring Segmentation 1-5 Ring Segmentation High-speed switches offer a more efficient solution over 2-port PC bridges or routers. As illustrated below, segmentation with a Token Ring switch brings immediate improvement over existing networks by re-distributing traffic . Figure 1-2 Using Switch 2000 TR to Segment Network 16 Mbps SuperStack II Hub TR 4 Mbps SuperStack II Hub TR 16 Mbps SuperStack II Hub TR 16 Mbps SuperStack II Hub TR Direct attach Workstations/Servers 16 Mbps 16 Mbps Server Sup
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1-6 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW The Front Panel This section describes the front panel components and LEDs of the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR. Figure 1-3 shows the front panel. Status and Activity LEDs LCD Status Display SuperStack II Link Status Switch 2000 TR green =link OK yellow =MGMT partition 1 flashing yellow =auto error 6 off =inactive Packet— 1 2 3 4 5 6 Power Status — 1 2 3 4 5 6 Packet— 7 8 9 10 11 12 O C 12 7 Status — 7 8 9 10 11 12 O C MGMT ENTER Option Slot Cascade Option Slot Status
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The Front Panel 1-7 Table 1-1 LED States RJ-45 Ports 12 RJ-45 ports support unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) LED Name Color Indicates or Shielded Twisted Pair cabling (STP) at 4 Mbps or 16 Flashing green Activity on link Mbps wire speed. Power Green Power ON All 12 ports default to adapter mode for connection Yellow RPS w/alarm to a Token Ring hub. Additionally, ports 1 through 4 MGMT Off Operation normal can be configured to hub mode to allow direct attachment of workstations or servers. F
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1-8 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW The Rear Panel This section describes the rear panel components of the Switch 2000 TR. Figure 1-5 shows the rear panel. Reset IEC Power Socket Reset Button Optional Slide-In Module Slot* High-Speed Cascade Connectors Serial Number and Fuse Holder Redundant Power RS-232 Console System Connector Figure 1-5 Switch 2000 TR Rear Panel * Refer to the appropriate module installation manual for more information.
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Optional Slide-In Modules 1-9 Power Socket Optional Slide-In Modules The Switch 2000 TR automatically adjusts to the Option modules provide alternate downlinks for the supply voltage. The fuse is suitable for both 110 AC Switch 2000 TR. and 220-240 AC operation. Refer to “Replacing the Fuse in Chapter 2 for information on replacing fuses. NOTE: Be sure the filler plate cover is installed when the module slot is not occupied. NOTE: The Switch 2000 TR has no ON/OFF switch. Slide-in modules are
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1-10 CHAPTER 1: OVERVIEW to run each of these bandwidth-intensive applications AAL5 ATM Adaptation Layer across networks. 16 Virtual LANs (VLANs) The primary benefits of ATM include: Data buffer to store 40,000 ATM cells Wire Rate Transmission on ATM port ATM is a cell-based communications technology that easily scales from T1 or ATM 25 to OC-3 (155 Low Latency (68 microseconds between ATM and Mbps), OC-12 (622 Mbps), OC-48 (2.488 Gbps), Token Ring components). and OC-192 (10 Gbps). 3Com SmartA
