Enterasys-networks 6000 User Manual

SmartSwitch 6000 andMatrix E7 ModulesUser’s Guide

1-1Chapter 1IntroductionAbout the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 families; how to use this guide; related guides; getting help.Welcome to the Element

Managing the Module 2-81The Device ViewVLAN and Priority ConfigurationFor firmware versions 5.0.x and higher, the Bridge Extension Configuration windo

The Device View2-82 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-28. The Bridge Extension Configuration WindowThe Bridge Capability fields indicate whether the device

Managing the Module 2-83The Device ViewIVL — Independent VLAN LearningSVL — Shared VLAN LearningIVL/SVL — Both Independent and Shared VLAN LearningCon

The Device View2-84 Managing the ModuleConfiguring Traffic Classes, GMRP, and GVRPIn the Bridge Configuration window, you can enable or disable Traffi

Managing the Module 2-85The Device ViewFigure 2-29. The VLAN Config WindowThe Configured VLANs table displays the following information about VLANs co

The Device View2-86 Managing the ModuleCreating and Modifying VLANsThe fields immediately below the Configured VLANS table are used to create and modi

Managing the Module 2-87The Device ViewConfiguring Basic VLAN Port ParametersVLAN port assignment and egress state configuration is performed using th

The Device View2-88 Managing the ModulePort VLAN IDDisplays the VLAN ID of the VLAN assigned to the port. When you assign a VLAN to a port, that VLAN’

Managing the Module 2-89The Device View3. Click the Apply button. The new egress state will be reflected in the VLAN Port Configuration (Basic) window

The Device View2-90 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-31. The VLAN Port Configuration (Advanced) WindowThe window displays the following information:PortDis

Introduction1-2The SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 modules include:•The 6E122-26 and 6E123-26 SmartSwitch modules each provide 24 fixed 10Base-T switch

Managing the Module 2-91The Device ViewAcceptable Frame TypesDisplays a port’s Acceptable Frame Types setting: admitAll (the port accepts both tagged

The Device View2-92 Managing the ModuleSetting a Port’s Egress StateTo set a port’s egress state:1. In the table, click to select the port whose egres

Managing the Module 2-93The Device ViewConfiguring GVRPTo enable or disable GVRP (GARP VLAN Registration Protocol) on a port:1. Select the desired por

The Device View2-94 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-32. The VLAN Egress Port Config WindowThe Selected VLAN table at the top of this window lists the VLAN

Managing the Module 2-95The Device ViewStatusDisplays the current status of the selected VLAN: Enabled (active), Disabled (not active), or Other (crea

The Device View2-96 Managing the ModuleSetting Port PriorityYou can set the default Ingress User Priority for each port using the Bridge Extension Por

Managing the Module 2-97The Device ViewDefault Ingress User PriorityDisplays the default Ingress User Priority assigned to the port. Priority is used

The Device View2-98 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-34. The Bridge Extension Port Traffic Class WindowThe Port Traffic Class window displays the following

Managing the Module 2-99The Device ViewMapping Port Priority to Traffic ClassTo map a port priority to a traffic class:1. Select the desired port in t

The Device View2-100 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-35. The Bridge Extension Port GARP Times WindowThe Port GARP Times window displays the following info

1-3Introduction- The HSIM-W87 is a Wide Area Network (WAN) HSIM that provides LAN to WAN connectivity for any SmartSwitch that supports high-speed int

Managing the Module 2-101The Device ViewConfiguring Port GARP TimesTo configure port GARP times:1. Select the port in the table or use the drop-down l

The Device View2-102 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-36. The Bridge Extension Port GMRP WindowThe Port GMRP window displays the following information:Port

Managing the Module 2-103The Device ViewEnabling or Disabling GMRPTo enable or disable GMRP on each port:1. Select the port in the table or use the dr

The Device View2-104 Managing the ModuleTo edit the device date:1. Click on Device on the Device View menu bar to access the Device menu. Click on Edi

Managing the Module 2-105The Device View1. Click on the appropriate port display box to display the port menu.2. Drag down to select Enable to enable

The Device View2-106 Managing the Module

3-1Chapter 3StatisticsAccessing interface statistics from the Device View; available statistics windowsEach port menu in the Device View window provid

Statistics3-2 RMON StatisticsRMON StatisticsThe RMON Ethernet Statistics window (Figure 3-1) provides a detailed statistical breakdown of traffic on t

RMON Statistics 3-3StatisticsThe selected interface number and its description are displayed at the top of the Statistics window. The column on the le

Statistics3-4 RMON StatisticsProblemsCRC/Alignment Indicates the number of packets processed by the network segment that had a non-integral number of

Introduction1-4•The 6H123-50 SmartSwitch module is a 48 port MicroLAN 10/100 Mbps Ethernet module (4 separately repeated MicroLANs of 12 ports each, v

RMON Statistics 3-5StatisticsThe percentages displayed to the right of the numerical values for these fields indicate what percentage of all packets t

Statistics3-6 RMON StatisticsTo temporarily freeze the statistics display, select the Freeze Stats option; in this mode, statistics will continue to b

Interface Statistics 3-7StatisticsInterface StatisticsThe interface I/F Statistics window (Figure 3-3) provides MIB-II interface statistical informati

Statistics3-8 Interface StatisticsThree informational fields appear in the upper portion of the window:DescriptionDisplays the interface description f

Interface Statistics 3-9StatisticsTransmit Queue Size (Transmit only)Displays the number of packets currently queued for transmission from this interf

Statistics3-10 Interface Statistics

4-1Chapter 4Alarm ConfigurationAccessing the Basic and Advanced Alarms windows; creating a basic alarm; creating an advanced alarm; creating events; a

Alarm Configuration4-2 Basic Alarm ConfigurationUsing the Advanced Alarms feature, you can define custom alarms for almost any MIB-II or RMON object,

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-3Alarm ConfigurationAccessing the Basic Alarm Configuration WindowTo access the RMON Basic Alarm Configuration window:1. F

Alarm Configuration4-4 Basic Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-1. Basic Alarm Configuration Window• Total Errors (ifInErrors) — tracks the number of error p

Using the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 User’s Guide 1-5Introduction•The 6M146-04 SmartSwitch carrier module provides two FEPIM slots and two HSIM sl

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-5Alarm ConfigurationIF TypeDisplays each interface’s type: e.g., FDDI, Ethernet, ATM. Note that there is no type distincti

Alarm Configuration4-6 Basic Alarm ConfigurationThe remainder of the window fields provide the means for configuring alarms for each available interfa

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-7Alarm Configuration4. In the Alarm field, click to select one or both of the following options:a. Select Log if you wish

Alarm Configuration4-8 Basic Alarm Configuration6. Click in the Rising Threshold field, and enter the high threshold value for this alarm. Remember, c

Basic Alarm Configuration 4-9Alarm ConfigurationTo configure additional alarms, or alarms of a different type, select the appropriate alarm variable a

Alarm Configuration4-10 Basic Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-2. Basic Alarm LogThe top portion of the Basic Alarm Log window contains the device informat

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-11Alarm ConfigurationEach log will hold only a finite number of entries, which is determined by the resources available

Alarm Configuration4-12 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-3. The RMON Advanced Alarm/Event List WindowThe top portion of the window displays the us

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-13Alarm ConfigurationThe fields in the Alarms Watch display include:Index The index is a number that uniquely identifie

Alarm Configuration4-14 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationThe fields in the Events Watch display include:Index This is a number that uniquely identifies an

Introduction1-6 Using the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 User’s GuideChapter 1, Introduction, provides a list of related documentation and shows you h

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-15Alarm ConfigurationNote, too, that the main Alarm/Event window remains active while the Create/Edit Alarms window is

Alarm Configuration4-16 Advanced Alarm Configuration2. In the Owner text box, enter some appropriate text designation for this alarm, if desired; you

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-17Alarm Configurationa. If you know the exact name of the OID whose value you wish to track (including its capitalizati

Alarm Configuration4-18 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationIf you have selected an object from a table which is indexed by some other means — for example, by

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-19Alarm Configuration6. In the Alarm Interval field, enter the amount of time over which the selected variable will be

Alarm Configuration4-20 Advanced Alarm Configuration7. Since the first sample taken can be misleading, you can use the selections in the Startup Alarm

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-21Alarm Configuration13. Click the Apply button to set your changes. If you have made any errors in configuring alarm p

Alarm Configuration4-22 Advanced Alarm ConfigurationFigure 4-5. The RMON Create/Edit Events Window2. If you are creating a new event, use the Index fi

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-23Alarm Configuration3. Click in the Description text box to enter any text description you want to identify the event.

Alarm Configuration4-24 Advanced Alarm Configurationc. Select both Log and Trap to both log the event occurrence and generate the traps. If you select

Related Manuals 1-7IntroductionRelated ManualsThe SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 User’s Guide is only part of a complete document set designed to prov

Advanced Alarm Configuration 4-25Alarm ConfigurationTo add an action or actions to an event:1. In the Create/Edit Events window, click on the Actions

Alarm Configuration4-26 Advanced Alarm Configuration4. To select the Variable whose value you wish to SET, use the MIB Tree display provided on the ri

How Rising and Falling Thresholds Work 4-27Alarm ConfigurationWhen you delete an event, be sure you edit all alarms that were pointing to that event,

Alarm Configuration4-28 How Rising and Falling Thresholds Workwill be generated until the opposite threshold is met or crossed. Therefore, if your thr

5-1Chapter 5Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesViewing the Statistics, Timer Statistics, and Performance Graph windows; using the repeater, board, and

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-2 Repeater StatisticsTo help you better understand and track the traffic your network is handling, NetSight Elemen

Repeater Statistics 5-3Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesFigure 5-1. The Repeater Statistics WindowTo open the board-level Statistics window from the

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-4 Repeater StatisticsBytesDisplays the total number of bytes – including error packets – that have been processed

Repeater Statistics 5-5Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesUsing the Total and Delta Option ButtonsBy using the Total and Delta option buttons located a

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-6 Repeater StatisticsTimer StatisticsYou can use the Timer Statistics windows to gather statistical information co

Introduction1-8 Getting HelpFrom the Help menu accessed from the Device View window menu bar, you can access on-line Help specific to the Device View

Repeater Statistics 5-7Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesFigure 5-2. The Repeater Timer Statistics WindowTo open the board-level Timer Statistics wind

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-8 Repeater Statistics% ErrorsThe percentage of errors processed by the selected repeater, board, or port during th

Repeater Statistics 5-9Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesYou can select the graphing and statistics parameters by using the command buttons (for Perce

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-10 Repeater Statistics3. Select Performance Graph. The board-level Performance Graph window will appear.To access

Repeater Statistics 5-11Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesFrames (Blue)Frames The total number of packets (both good and error) processed by the selec

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-12 Repeater StatisticsConfiguring the Performance GraphsTo configure the Performance Graphs:1. Click on the Percen

Repeater Statistics 5-13Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesFrame Status BreakdownWith the Detail Breakdown window, you can see the status of the frames

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-14 Repeater StatisticsFor newer firmware versions:•For station ports, the locking mechanism behaves as described a

Repeater Statistics 5-15Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesDetermining a Port’s Topology StatusThere are three ways to determine whether a port’s topol

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-16 Repeater StatisticsTo lock or unlock all ports on a selected repeater channel:1. Click on Repeater on the Devic

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Alarm Limits 5-17Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesLocking and Unlocking Individual PortsOn devices running newer firmware, a security option (Securit

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-18 Alarm LimitsAccessing the Alarm Limits WindowsTo open the repeater-level Alarm Limits window from the Device Vi

Alarm Limits 5-19Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesTo access the board-level Alarm Limits window:1. Click on the appropriate Module Index to display t

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-20 Alarm LimitsFigure 5-8. Port Alarm Limits WindowThe Alarm Limits window displays the following fields:Collision

Alarm Limits 5-21Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesPacketsUse the text box in this field to determine the total number of packets (including all error

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-22 Alarm Limitswithin:This field displays the user-configurable alarm limit timer interval: the amount of time the

Alarm Limits 5-23Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules3. Click on the up and down arrows to change the time, or type in the new hour time interval.4. Rep

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-24 Trap SelectionYour Alarm Limits are now set. Any condition that exceeds these alarm limits will generate an ala

Trap Selection 5-25Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesFigure 5-10. Repeater Trap Selection WindowTo access the board-level Trap Selection window:1. Cli

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-26 Trap SelectionYou can change trap settings from any level window; however, if you have established individual t

Introduction1-10 Getting Help

Trap Selection 5-27Managing Ethernet MicroLAN ModulesSource Address TrapsThe Ethernet MicroLAN module can issue several different traps in response to

Managing Ethernet MicroLAN Modules5-28 Trap SelectionTo enable or disable the above-described traps:1. Open the appropriate Trap Selection window.2. C

6-1Chapter 6FDDI ManagementConcentrator configuration; connection policy; station list; concentrator performance; FDDI statistics; frame translationTh

FDDI Management6-2 Viewing FDDI Information• Connection Policy — This window shows the types of connections between the four FDDI PHY (port) types — A

Viewing FDDI Information 6-3FDDI ManagementConfigurationThe Concentrator Configuration window, Figure 6-2, informs you about the configuration and ope

FDDI Management6-4 Viewing FDDI Informationbeacon process. This state will not occur unless you are using locally-administered addresses, as factory-s

Viewing FDDI Information 6-5FDDI Managementframes (from other issuing stations) and either continues its own bid (and removes the competing Claim Fram

FDDI Management6-6 Viewing FDDI Information• Local means that the MAC is not inserted into a primary or secondary path of a dual ring, but may be conn

Viewing FDDI Information 6-7FDDI ManagementThe following table summarizes the FDDI connection rules:V —valid connectionX —illegal connectionU —undesir

FDDI Management6-8 Viewing FDDI InformationTIPYou can use any SNMP Set Request or MIB tool to edit the Connection Policy for your device by setting th

2-1Chapter 2The Device ViewInformation displayed in the Device View; the logical Device View; the Chassis Manager window; chassis management functions

Viewing FDDI Information 6-9FDDI ManagementStation ListThe Station List illustrates the configuration of the ring associated with the currently select

FDDI Management6-10 Viewing FDDI InformationStations PanelThe Stations Panel displays a list of the stations on the ring to which the selected SMT is

Viewing FDDI Information 6-11FDDI ManagementPerformanceThe Concentrator Performance window, Figure 6-5, provides graphical and numeric performance sta

FDDI Management6-12 Viewing FDDI InformationAvailable statistics are:Transmit FramesThe number of frames transmitted by the MAC associated with the SM

Viewing FDDI Information 6-13FDDI ManagementFigure 6-6. The FDDI Statistics WindowThe FDDI Statistics window displays the following information for th

FDDI Management6-14 Configuring FDDI Frame Translation SettingsSetting the FDDI Statistics Poll RateTo set the FDDI Statistics poll rate:1. Click on t

Configuring FDDI Frame Translation Settings 6-15FDDI ManagementFigure 6-8. The Frame Translation WindowInformation about Ethernet and FDDI Frame Types

FDDI Management6-16 Configuring FDDI Frame Translation SettingsIf the frame is exiting the FDDI ring through another FDDI/Ethernet bridge, the FDDI fr

Configuring FDDI Frame Translation Settings 6-17FDDI ManagementEthernet 802.3 (Ethernet Raw)The Ethernet 802.3 frame format has an 802.3 MAC layer hea

FDDI Management6-18 Configuring FDDI Frame Translation SettingsFDDI SNAP frames, by identifying it as a SNAP frame in the LLC header, and inserting a

The Device View2-2 Viewing Device InformationFigure 2-1. The Management Selection WindowIn the Management Selection window, click to select Device Vie

Configuring FDDI Frame Translation Settings 6-19FDDI ManagementTranslate all Novell FDDI SNAP frames toThis selection box lets you set the translation

FDDI Management6-20 Configuring FDDI Frame Translation Settings

7-1Chapter 7ATM ConfigurationViewing connection data; configuring Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs); adding and deleting connection entriesThe ATM int

ATM Configuration7-2 Accessing the ATM Connections WindowFigure 7-1. The Current ATM Connections WindowThe Current ATM Connections window provides the

Accessing the ATM Connections Window 7-3ATM ConfigurationSettingsThe Settings portion of the window contains a list box which displays information abo

ATM Configuration7-4 Configuring ConnectionsConfiguring ConnectionsYou can add a new connection or delete an existing connection as described in the f

Configuring Connections 7-5ATM Configuration2. Click on the Delete button. A confirmation window will appear, listing the parameters assigned to the c

ATM Configuration7-6 Configuring Connections

8-1Chapter 8HSIM-W87 ConfigurationConfiguring the T3 interface; configuring T1 connections; setting priority IP AddressesThe HSIM-W87 is a High Speed

HSIM-W87 Configuration8-2 The T3 Configuration WindowFigure 8-1. The T3 Config WindowThe T3 Config window provides the following information about the

Viewing Device Information 2-3The Device ViewFigure 2-2. The Device View WindowBy clicking in designated areas of the chassis graphical display (as de

The T1 Configuration Window 8-3HSIM-W87 ConfigurationLine StatusThis field indicates the line status of the interface. It contains loopback state and

HSIM-W87 Configuration8-4 The T1 Configuration WindowFigure 8-2. The T1 Config WindowAt the top of the T1 Config window a list box displays configurat

The T1 Configuration Window 8-5HSIM-W87 ConfigurationValid IntervalsDisplays the number of previous intervals for which valid data was collected. The

HSIM-W87 Configuration8-6 Configuring IP PriorityConfiguring IP Priority The IP Priority Configuration window allows you to assign priority transmissi

Configuring IP Priority 8-7HSIM-W87 ConfigurationNumber of EntriesDisplays the number of Priority IP addresses currently configured. This number will

HSIM-W87 Configuration8-8 Configuring IP Priority

Index-1IndexSymbols% Load 3-3% of Tot. Errors 3-4Numerics6C107 1-1, 1-5, 1-6, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-10, 2-20, 2-104802.1D 2-72, 2-76802.1Q 1-51D Trunk 2-72

IndexIndex-2buffer space 2-31, 3-8Bytes 3-3Cchannel trunking 7-3Chassis Backplane View 2-20Chassis Type 2-4claim token process 6-4CMT 6-1, 6-5Collisio

Index-3IndexFDDI connection rules 6-7FDDI frame formats 6-17FDDI Frame Translation window 6-14FDDI MAC frame 6-18FDDI SNAP frame 6-17FDDI Statistics p

IndexIndex-4MMAC address 2-5MAC Based Priority Configuration 2-59creating MAC based priority entries 2-60MAC Path 6-5MAC State 6-3Master (M) port 6-5M

The Device View2-4 Viewing Device InformationGeneral Device InformationIn addition to the main interface display, the Device View window provides the

Index-5IndexRaw Counts 2-29Receive Broadcast Threshold 2-66Receive Frames 6-12redirecting traffic 2-54Requested Target Token Rotation Time 6-4Reset Pe

IndexIndex-6Unit Failed 2-53Unit in test 2-53Unit OK 2-53Unknown Protocol 2-32, 3-8UPS ID 2-52UPS Uptime 2-52Upstream Neighbor 6-10UpTime 2-4Utilities

Viewing Device Information 2-5The Device ViewPort StatusIndicates the port status display selection currently in effect. The default port status view

The Device View2-6 Viewing Device Information6C105/6C107 and its installed modules is split 50/50 between the supplies (+/- 5%). The Power Redundancy

Viewing Device Information 2-7The Device ViewMenu StructureBy clicking on various areas of the Device View display, you can access menus with device-,

The Device View2-8 Viewing Device InformationFigure 2-3. Device View Menu StructureFor the Device menu:• The FDDI Statistics option will appear if you

Viewing Device Information 2-9The Device ViewThe Device MenuFrom the Device menu at the Device View menu bar, you can access the following selections:

The Device View2-10 Viewing Device Information• Com Port Configuration allows you to configure the settings of the COM ports on the SmartSwitch 6000 o

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Viewing Device Information 2-11The Device View• Errors allows you to display the number of errors detected by each interface, since the last reset, ex

The Device View2-12 Viewing Device InformationThe FDDI MenuIf your SmartSwitch 6000 or Matrix E7 has an installed HSIM-F6, the FDDI menu will appear o

Viewing Device Information 2-13The Device View• Bridge Status opens a window that provides an overview of bridging information for each port, and allo

The Device View2-14 Viewing Device Information• Source Addressing allows you to view the source MAC addresses communicating through the currently sele

Viewing Device Information 2-15The Device ViewStatusYou can view four port status categories, as follows:• Bridge — FWD, DIS, LRN, LIS, BLK, or BRK• B

The Device View2-16 Viewing Device InformationIf you have selected the Operator status mode, a port is considered:• ON if the port is currently forwar

Viewing Device Information 2-17The Device ViewLoadIf you choose Load, the port text boxes will display the percentage of network load processed by eac

The Device View2-18 Viewing Device InformationIf you have selected the Link status mode, a port is considered:• LNK (Linked) when a valid link has bee

Viewing Device Information 2-19The Device ViewThe port status boxes will display the percentage for each active port that represents what portion of t

The Device View2-20 Viewing Device InformationThe Chassis Backplane ViewBy default, the Device View window displays the Logical View of the 6C105/6C10

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Viewing Device Information 2-21The Device View Figure 2-4. The Backplane ViewFrom the Backplane View you can display the device interfaces with respec

The Device View2-22 Viewing Device InformationSmartSwitch 6000 chassis: The backplane connections are indexed 1–5, where 1 indicates the connection to

Viewing Device Information 2-23The Device ViewON (Green) The backplane interface is operational (up) and administratively enabled. Link status is link

The Device View2-24 Viewing Device InformationTo view the Chassis Manager window:1. Click on Help on the far right of the menu bar at the top of the D

Viewing Device Information 2-25The Device View2. Click on Module Information. The Module Information window, Figure 2-6, will appear.Figure 2-6. The M

The Device View2-26 Viewing Device InformationDevice TypeChoosing the Device Type option on the Device menu brings up a window that describes the mana

Viewing Device Information 2-27The Device ViewFigure 2-9. Sample Interface Description WindowsViewing I/F Summary InformationThe I/F Summary menu opti

The Device View2-28 Viewing Device InformationThe I/F Summary window provides a variety of descriptive information about each interface on your device

Viewing Device Information 2-29The Device ViewRaw CountsThe total count of network traffic received or transmitted on the indicated interface since de

The Device View2-30 Viewing Device InformationRateThe count for the selected statistic during the last poll interval. The available parameters are the

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Viewing Device Information 2-31The Device ViewThree informational fields appear in the upper portion of the window:DescriptionDisplays the interface d

The Device View2-32 Viewing Device InformationUnknown Protocol (Received only)Displays the number of packets received which were discarded because the

Viewing Device Information 2-33The Device ViewWhen you select the Device Find Source Address option, the device’s 802.1d Filtering database is searche

The Device View2-34 Viewing Device InformationTo use the Device Find Source Address window: 1. In the Address Mode field, select the format of the Sou

Viewing Device Information 2-35The Device View1. Click on Device in the Device View menu bar. 2. Click to select Device Find Source Address. The Devic

The Device View2-36 Managing the Module3. Click on the Find It! button. A “Processing Request” message will appear in the status bar at the bottom of

Managing the Module 2-37The Device Viewavailable from the Device View Port menus (except on Ethernet MicroLAN modules where they are available from th

The Device View2-38 Managing the ModuleUse the options in this window to select the desired mode:Standard ModeIn Standard Mode, an interface can only

Managing the Module 2-39The Device ViewConfiguring Fast Ethernet Ports on First Generation ModulesThe Fast Ethernet Configuration window available for

The Device View2-40 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-15. The Fast Ethernet Port Configuration WindowFrom this window you can manually set the operational m

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Managing the Module 2-41The Device ViewThe window displays the following information about the selected Fast Ethernet port:Port TypeDisplays the port’

The Device View2-42 Managing the ModuleDuring Auto-Negotiation, each of the link partners will advertise all selected modes in descending bandwidth or

Managing the Module 2-43The Device ViewFor a 100Base-FX port, the selection process is somewhat simpler; Auto-Negotiation for these ports is not suppo

The Device View2-44 Managing the Module3. Click on the Apply button to save your changes. Click on the Refresh button to display the new settings. Not

Managing the Module 2-45The Device ViewFigure 2-16. The Ethernet Configuration WindowFrom this window you can manually set the operational mode of the

The Device View2-46 Managing the ModuleFE-100FX Fast Ethernet port module), 1000Base-SX/LX/CX (for the VHSIM-G6 Gigabit Ethernet port module), or Unkn

Managing the Module 2-47The Device ViewDuplexThis field specifies Half Duplex or Full Duplex mode for the port.Flow ControlFlow control allows Etherne

The Device View2-48 Managing the ModuleTo set your desired operational mode:1. Click on the Speed, Duplex, or Flow Control list box to display the men

Managing the Module 2-49The Device ViewAuto Negotiate TechnologyThis column lists possible operational modes.Setting Advertised Abilities for Auto Neg

The Device View2-50 Managing the ModuleYou can use the COM Port Configuration window to set the following operating parameters:COM Port AdminUse this

ContentsvUsing an Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) ...2-51Accessing the UPS Window...

Managing the Module 2-51The Device ViewTo change the configuration of the selected COM port:1. Click on the arrow to the right of each field.2. Drag d

The Device View2-52 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-18. The UPS WindowUPS IDDisplays the manufacturer and model typecode of the UPS attached to the COM po

Managing the Module 2-53The Device ViewLine VoltageDisplays the voltage coming through the line attached to the SmartSwitch 6000 or Matrix E7.Battery

The Device View2-54 Managing the ModuleTo activate the test:1. Click on the Test button. The unit will begin its self-test. The results of the test wi

Managing the Module 2-55The Device ViewFigure 2-19. The Port Redirect WindowThe current port mappings are listed in the Current Active Entries list. Y

The Device View2-56 Managing the ModuleTo add an entry:1. SmartSwitch 6000 with assigned IP address only: Enter the Chassis IP Address and the Chassis

Managing the Module 2-57The Device Viewrouting fields, if present), and then recomputing the Frame Check Sequence (FCS) appropriately. On receiving su

The Device View2-58 Managing the ModuleConfiguring Priority Queuing Based on Receive PortYou can use the Port Priority Configuration window, Figure 2-

Managing the Module 2-59The Device ViewTo assign a transmit priority to a port:1. Click to highlight the port interface of interest in the Port # colu

The Device View2-60 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-21. The MAC Based Priority Configuration WindowTo access the MAC Based Priority Configuration window:1

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Managing the Module 2-61The Device ViewBelow the Current Priority Entries list box, several text fields and command buttons allow you to configure or

The Device View2-62 Managing the Module5. Click on the Priority drop-down list box, and scroll to select the desired priority level — Normal (0)–7 — f

Managing the Module 2-63The Device ViewFigure 2-22. Frame Priority Configuration WindowTo assign a transmit priority based on frame Type information:1

The Device View2-64 Managing the Module2. Click on the Priority drop-down list box, and scroll to select the desired priority level (Normal–7) for for

Managing the Module 2-65The Device ViewFigure 2-23. The Broadcast Statistics and Suppression WindowPort #This read-only field indicates the number ass

The Device View2-66 Managing the ModuleTo reset the Peak Rate and Time Since Peak values: 1. Shift- or Control-click to select one or more interfaces

Managing the Module 2-67The Device ViewTo display the System Resources window:1. Click on Device in the Device View menu bar to display the Device men

The Device View2-68 Managing the ModuleDRAM Available:Displays (in Kbytes) the amount of free DRAM that is not currently being used for data storage.S

Managing the Module 2-69The Device ViewTo reset peak switch utilization:1. Click on the arrow next to the Reset Peak Switch Utilization field and sele

The Device View2-70 Managing the Module802.1Q VLANsThis section introduces and describes pre-standard IEEE 802.1Q port-based Virtual Local Area Networ

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Managing the Module 2-71The Device ViewPorts on 802.1Q switches are assigned membership in a VLAN by associating a VLAN ID with each port on the switc

The Device View2-72 Managing the ModuleIf a port receives a tagged frame that specifies a VLAN other than the one assigned to the port, the switch wil

Managing the Module 2-73The Device ViewTo set up your 802.1Q port-based VLANs using NetSight Element Manager, you must first define the desired VLANs

The Device View2-74 Managing the ModuleVLAN IDThe VLAN ID is used to identify data frames that originate from, and are intended for, the ports assigne

Managing the Module 2-75The Device ViewDeleting VLANsThe VLAN Config window also allows you to delete VLANs (except for the Default VLAN, which cannot

The Device View2-76 Managing the ModuleFigure 2-26. The VLAN Port Config WindowThe 802.1Q VLAN Port Assignment list box in this window displays the fo

Managing the Module 2-77The Device ViewFor more information on 802.1Q port operational modes, see 802.1Q Port Types, on page 2-72.DiscardThis field di

The Device View2-78 Managing the Module1. In the VLAN Port Config window’s list box, click to select a port to which you wish to assign a port operati

Managing the Module 2-79The Device ViewFigure 2-27. The VLAN Egress Port Config WindowSelected VLANThe Selected VLAN box at the top of this window lis

The Device View2-80 Managing the ModuleVLAN IDUnique identifier for the VLAN.NameName assigned to the VLAN.Port Egress InformationThe Port Egress Info