Summary of the content on the page No. 1
SmartSTACK 100
ELS100-16TX
USER GUIDE
EPIM100
1X 3X 5X 7X 9X 11X 13X 15X
PORT STATUS MODE
13 5 7 911 13 15
LINK
STATUS STATUS
TX ACT FDX MON
PWR
LINK
CPU
RESET STATUS
RX COL 100 USR
2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16
ELS100-16TX COM 2X 4X 6X 8x 10X 12X 14X 16X EPIM100
9032405-01
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
NOTICE Only qualified personnel should perform installation procedures. 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. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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 par le ministère des Communications du Canada. VCCI NOTICE
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
Notice CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE 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
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
Notice DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directive(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representative Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representative Address: Cabletron Systems Limited Nexus House, Newbury Business Park London Road, Newbury Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards: EC Directive 89/336/EEC EC Dir
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL ........................................................................1-1 1.2 GETTING HELP.......................................................................................1-2 1.3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS.............................................................1-3 1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION ...........................................................1-4 1.5 OVERVIEW..........................................................
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
Contents 3.10 DISPLAYING MIRRORING STATUS ..............................................3-14 3.11 DEFINING AND DELETING WORKGROUPS ..............................3-16 3.12 ASSIGNING A COMMUNITY NAME.............................................3-18 3.13 CONFIGURING BROADCAST/MULTICAST STORM PROTECTION ......................................................................................3-19 3.14 MODIFYING MIB VARIABLES.........................................................3-20 3.1
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
Contents 5.2 RESPONSES TO FAILURES AT POWER-UP......................................5-3 5.3 STATUS AND ACTIVITY INDICATORS ............................................5-3 5.4 TROUBLESHOOTING............................................................................5-6 5.5 ELS100-16TX DOES NOT POWER UP .................................................5-6 5.5.1 Connectivity Problems..................................................................5-6 5.5.2 ELS100-16TX Has Rebooted ...
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Contents viii
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 ABOUT THIS MANUAL This manual is for system administrators responsible for configuring, monitoring, and maintaining the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX. You should have a familiarity with networking concepts and principles. In addition, a basic understanding of SNMP is helpful. Some SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX configurations can only be done using an SNMP-based Network Management System (NMS). Where applicable, this manual provides instructions for using
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
Introduction • Chapter 5, ELS100-16TX Diagnostics and Troubleshooting, describes the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX diagnostics and provides information on troubleshooting common problems. • Appendix A, Technical Specifications, provides the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX specifications and basic cabling pin assignments. • Appendix B, Glossary, provides a glossary of terms both specific to the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX and common to the networking field. 1.2 GETTING HELP
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
Introduction • 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 pr
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
Introduction The following conventions are also used in this document: Note: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. Tip: Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or actions. Caution: Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment. Warning: Warns against an action that could result in equipment damage, personal injury or death. Warns against an action that could result in equipment damage, personal i
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
Introduction 1.5 OVERVIEW The SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX is an intelligent Ethernet-to- Ethernet switch that is configured with 16 IEEE 802.3 10/100BASE-T autosensing Ethernet ports. The SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX provides the option of substituting RJ45 ports 15 and 16 (either or both) with two EPIM ports. These ports accept the EPIM-100FX. The ELS100-16TX also includes an RS232C port for out-of-band management. Figure 1-1 shows the front panel for the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX.
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
Introduction • Operates in either Half Duplex or Full Duplex modes on all ports. • Implements the Spanning Tree protocol (802.1d). • Configured with factory-set defaults for immediate plug-and- play capability (IP address is not configured at factory). In addition, the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX offers the following features that can help you manage and maintain your network: • RMON support. • Configuration and management using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) with eithe
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
Introduction The SmartSTACK ELS100-16TX goes beyond switching basics incorporating unique management features, including, RMON statistics and Broadcast/multicast storm protection, proactive alarms, and both in-band and out-of-band SNMP management. The SmartSTACK ELS100-16TX uses an ASIC-based switching engine with the flexibility and performance required for today's networking demands. Ethernet switching allows customer to scale bandwidth by segmenting the network into smaller pieces
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
Introduction Access Control (MAC) sub-layer of the Data Link layer. Figure 1-2 shows the OSI Reference Model. 7 Application Presentation 6 5 Session 4 Transport 3 Network ELS100-16TX operates at Layer 2 2 Data Link 1 Physical Figure 1-2. OSI Reference Model Port Trunking Another performance enhancing feature of the SmartSTACK ELS100-16TX is Port Trunking. The SmartSTACK ELS100-16TX allows two Trunk groups of up to eight 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps ports to be connected between the SmartSTAC
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
Introduction ports allowing the switch port and an attached device to negotiate for full or half-duplex modes of operation. The SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX also supports auto-negotiation as defined by IEEE 802.3u and will automatically set the port to the proper mode (10 Mbps, half/full duplex or, 100 Mbps half/full duplex). The EPIM100-FX interface will not support auto-negotiation, as auto negotiation for fiber is not defined in the 802.3u specification. Store and Forward Switching A
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
Introduction ELS100-16TX FastNet 10 LAN 1 LAN 2 AB C Figure 1-3. Typical Switching Application By forwarding only packets addressed to devices on other network segments, the SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX reduces unnecessary traffic and thereby enhances the overall performance of the network. Note: If the packet address is not found in the Bridge Address Table, it will be forwarded (flooded) to all network segments. Spanning Tree Algorithm The SmartSTACK 100 ELS100-16TX supports the IEEE
