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Title PageCSX200 and CSX400User’s Guide

Contentsviii Token Ring Physical Status Fields...4-87Using the Interface ConÞguration Wind

Bridging4-54 Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databases2. Click . The Special Database Filter window, Figure 4-15, will appear with the followi

Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databases 4-55Bridging6. Click on to save the changes you have made and exit the Special Database Filter wind

Bridging4-56 Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter DatabasesClearing the Port Filtering ActionWhen you clear the port Þltering action of a Þlter, all

Source Route Configuration 4-57BridgingTo open an existing Þle containing a Þlter set:1. Click on . A menu will appear.2. Click on Open…. A standard M

Bridging4-58 Source Route ConfigurationFigure 4-16. Source Route ConÞguration WindowInformation on Source RoutingSource Routing is a bridging technique

Source Route Configuration 4-59Bridging¥ When a source routing bridge processes the explorer frame, it adds a unique identiÞer to the frame in a reserv

Bridging4-60 Source Route ConfigurationSubnet MaskA subnet mask is used by a device to determine whether a destination address exists within its own su

Source Route Configuration 4-61BridgingYou can use the Set button at the bottom of the window to change the Hop Count for the port, as explained in the

Bridging4-62 Source Route ConfigurationSpanning Tree ModeIndicates how a port on the device will behave with an incoming single-route broadcast (Spanni

Using the Find Source Address Feature 4-63BridgingMaking and Setting ChangesThe Source Route ConÞguration window allows you to affect changes for the

1-1 Chapter 1 IntroductionHow to use this guide; related guides; software conventions; getting help; CSX200 and CSX400 firmware versionsWelcome to the

Bridging4-64 The Port Source Addresses WindowFigure 4-17. Find Source Address Window3. In the text field in the middle of the window, enter a valid MAC

The Port Source Addresses Window 4-65BridgingFigure 4-18. Port Source Addresses WindowThe Port Source Addresses window displays the MAC addresses of a

Bridging4-66 Duplex ModesFigure 4-19. Device Aging Time Window2. Type in the new Aging Time, in seconds, then click on . The allowable range is 10 to

Duplex Modes 4-67BridgingThe Duplex Modes WindowThe bridge-level Duplex Modes window allows you to enable and disable full duplex mode capability for

Bridging4-68 Duplex ModesFull DuplexDisplays the current state of full duplex on each interface. Possible values for this Þeld are as follows:Connect

Duplex Modes 4-69BridgingEthernet Port Configuration WindowYou can also conÞgure duplex modes from the Port ConÞguration window.To access the Port ConÞ

Bridging4-70 Fast Ethernet Port ConfigurationYou set an interface to use standard or full duplex by selecting the appropriate mode from this window. Wh

Fast Ethernet Port Configuration 4-71BridgingFigure 4-22. Fast Ethernet ConÞguration Port X WindowFrom this window you can manually set the operational

Bridging4-72 Fast Ethernet Port ConfigurationDesired Operational ModeDisplays the operational mode that you want to conÞgure for this port. The followi

Fast Ethernet Port Configuration 4-73BridgingSetting the Desired Operational Mode for the FE-100TXYou can manually set the FE-100TX to use any one of f

Introduction1-2 HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84simultaneous communication, or the pair can be conÞgured to provide redundant channels if desired. Connectivity is

Bridging4-74 SONET Port ConfigurationSONET Port ConfigurationThe FE100-Sx series of Fast Ethernet Port Interface Modules and the APIM-2x series of ATM P

SONET Port Configuration 4-75BridgingTable 4-1. SONET/SDH Transmission HierarchiesYou should be sure that the operational mode for both the local and r

Bridging4-76 SONET Port ConfigurationTo set the operational mode of the SONET port via the SONET/SDH ConÞguration window:1. Click in the radio box adja

SONET Port Configuration 4-77BridgingThese errors can occur in any of the four optical layers of a SONET network, which are (in order from lowest to hi

Bridging4-78 SONET Port ConfigurationTo access the SONET/SDH Statistics windowfrom the Bridge Status window:1. Click on the desired Port button ( ) to

SONET Port Configuration 4-79BridgingNote also that these indicators simply show which error conditions have been detected during the last 15-minute in

Bridging4-80 SONET Port ConfigurationA Loss of Signal may also be detected if the received signal level (e.g., the incoming optical power) falls below

SONET Port Configuration 4-81BridgingCoding Violations are Bit Interleaved Parity (BIP) errors that are detected in the incoming signal (as described b

Bridging4-82 Configuring Broadcast SuppressionConfiguring Broadcast SuppressionExcessive broadcasts to all ports, or broadcast storms, can result in sev

Token Ring Bridge Mode 4-83BridgingTo conÞgure a port for broadcast storm protection:1. Click to highlight the entry for the port you wish to configure

Related Manuals 1-3Introductionprimary window menus, consult the SPECTRUM Element Manager UserÕs Guide and the SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide.Fo

Bridging4-84 Token Ring Bridge ModeFigure 4-26. Token Ring Bridge Mode WindowDefining the Bridge ModesTransparentWhen the bridge is set to Transparent

Using the Physical View Windows 4-85BridgingUsing the Physical View WindowsETWMIM Ethernet Port Physical ViewThe Physical View allows you to view the

Bridging4-86 Using the Physical View Windows¥ If you have opted to use a front panel EPIM for your Ethernet connection, the X will appear in the EPIM

Using the Physical View Windows 4-87Bridgingfrom the Chassis View window:1. Click on the Token Ring bridge port (Port 2). The Token Ring bridge port p

Bridging4-88 Using the Physical View WindowsFNB StateThe FNB State section displays, and lets you conÞgure, the state of the backplane FNB connectors

Using the Interface Configuration Window 4-89BridgingUsing the Interface Configuration WindowThe I/F ConÞguration port-level menu option invokes the Int

Bridging4-90 Using the Interface Configuration WindowFigure 4-29. Interface ConÞguration WindowDefining the Bridge MethodTransparentWhen the bridge is s

Using the Interface Configuration Window 4-91BridgingSource Route TransparentWhen the bridge is set to Source Route Transparent, the bridge will transm

Bridging4-92 Using the Bridge and Port Configuration WindowsTo select Transparent as the transmission method for TCP/IP, IPX, SNA, NetBIOS or Other pro

Using the Bridge and Port Configuration Windows 4-93BridgingFigure 4-30. Bridge ConÞguration WindowTo access the Port ConÞguration windowfrom the Bridg

Introduction1-4 Software ConventionsFor more information about the capabilities of the CSX200 and CSX400 management modules, consult the appropriate h

Bridging4-94 Using the Bridge and Port Configuration WindowsFigure 4-31. Port ConÞguration WindowThe Bridge ConÞguration and Port ConÞguration window Þ

Using the Bridge and Port Configuration Windows 4-95BridgingPort ModeDisplays the two port mode options that are available, Lobe or Station.Novell Tran

Bridging4-96 Configuring SmartTrunkingTo set the Novell Translation method globally for all bridge interfaces on a device in the Bridge ConÞguration wi

Configuring SmartTrunking 4-97BridgingTo access the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status windowfrom the Bridge Status window:1. Click on to display the

Bridging4-98 Configuring SmartTrunkingModeDisplays the connection type for each port, either User or Network. User connections do not participate in Sm

Configuring SmartTrunking 4-99BridgingTo enable or disable Load Sharing on an individual bridge port:1. Click to select the interface number under the

Bridging4-100 Configuring SmartTrunking

Index-1IndexAAccessing Other Management OptionsDuplex Modes window 4-11Ethernet Special Filter Databasewindow 4-11Filtering Database window 4-10Module

IndexIndex-2Destination Address 4-52, 4-54Device Menu 2-5Device Name 1-4Device Type 2-10disable a bridge port 4-14Discarded 4-22Discarded packets 2-17

Index-3IndexLogical Settings 3-7Logical Status 2-14Logical View 3-5Loss of Frame 4-80Loss of Pointer 4-79Loss of Signal 4-79MMAC address 1-5, 2-3Max A

Software Conventions 1-5IntroductionIP AddressDisplays the deviceÕs IP (Internet Protocol) Address; this will be the IP address used to deÞne the devi

IndexIndex-4SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window 4-96SmartTrunk State 4-98SmartTrunks 4-98SONET 4-74Sonet Statistics window 4-14SONET/SDH 4-74Cod

Introduction1-6 Software ConventionsInstructions to perform a mouse operation include the following terms:¥ Pointing means to position the mouse curso

Getting Help 1-7IntroductionGetting HelpThis section describes two different methods of getting help for questions or concerns you may have while usin

Introduction1-8 CSX200 and CSX400 FirmwareFor additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.cable

2-1Chapter 2CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewInformation displayed in the Chassis View window; the Chassis Manager window; Hub management functionsThe CSX20

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-2 Viewing Chassis InformationViewing Chassis InformationThe desired CSX200/400 Chassis View window (Figure 2-1) provides

Viewing Chassis Information 2-3CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewFront Panel InformationThe areas surrounding the main chassis area provide the following dev

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-4 Viewing Chassis InformationTimeThe current time, in a 24-hour hh:mm:ss format, set in the CSX200/400Õs internal clock.D

Viewing Chassis Information 2-5CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewThe Device MenuFrom the Device Menu at the Chassis View window menu bar, you can access the

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-6 Viewing Chassis Information¥ I/F Speed will display the speed (10 or 100 Mbits/sec) of the network segment attached to

Viewing Chassis Information 2-7CSX200 and 400 Chassis View¥ Connection Type... opens a window displaying a description of the connection type of the s

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-8 Viewing Chassis Information¥ Bridge Ñ FWD, DIS, LRN, LIS, BLK, BRK, or UNK¥ Bridge Mapping Ñ bridge interface index num

Viewing Chassis Information 2-9CSX200 and 400 Chassis Viewconnected to the port compared to the theoretical maximum load (10 or 100 Mbits/sec) of an E

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-10 Viewing Chassis Informationexample, CSX200/400 bridging information is organized into its own component. Note, too, th

Managing the Device 2-11CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewFigure 2-4. Device Type WindowsViewing the Port DescriptionChoosing the Description... option on th

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CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-12 Managing the DeviceManagement for the CSX200/400 through SPELÕs Chassis View is comprised of source address location,

Managing the Device 2-13CSX200 and 400 Chassis Viewwindow also provides access to a detailed statistics window that breaks down Transmit and Receive t

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-14 Managing the DevicePhysical StatusDisplays the current physical status Ñ or operational state Ñ of the interface: Onli

Managing the Device 2-15CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewIn Errors Packets received by the device interface that contained errors that prevented them from b

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-16 Managing the DeviceViewing Interface Detail The Interface Statistics window (Figure 2-8) provides detailed MIB-II inte

Managing the Device 2-17CSX200 and 400 Chassis ViewAddressDisplays the MAC (physical) address of the selected interface.TypeDisplays the interface typ

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-18 Managing the DevicePackets Transmitted (Transmit only)Displays the number of packets transmitted by this interface.Mak

Managing the Device 2-19CSX200 and 400 Chassis View1. Click on the desired Port index. The Port menu will appear.2. Click on Enable to enable the port

CSX200 and 400 Chassis View2-20 Managing the Device

3-1Chapter 3CSX200 and CSX400 WAN ConfigurationPhysical CSX device information; CSX WPIMs; the WAN Logical View windowThe CSX200 devices have one WAN i

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CSX200 and CSX400 WAN Configuration3-2 About the CSX400pair cable, along with a WPIM slot to provide one WAN interface. The model number depends on the

CSX WPIMs 3-3CSX200 and CSX400 WAN Configurationas the backup. If the primary link should fail for some reason, the other WAN interface will take over

CSX200 and CSX400 WAN Configuration3-4 CSX WPIMsMultiplexing (TDM) allows for the channelization of up to 31 links of a single physical interface. (CSX

WAN Logical View 3-5CSX200 and CSX400 WAN ConfigurationFor more information on these WPIMs, consult the appropriate hardware documentation or your Quic

CSX200 and CSX400 WAN Configuration3-6 WAN Logical ViewWAN Logical View Window FieldsIFDisplays the interface index; a unique value for each interface

WAN Logical View 3-7CSX200 and CSX400 WAN ConfigurationFigure 3-2. WAN Logical Settings Window2. Click on the Protocol button to select PPP, Frame Rela

CSX200 and CSX400 WAN Configuration3-8 WAN Logical View

4-1Chapter 4BridgingA brief explanation of bridging methods; viewing and managing bridging interfaces; using the Bridge Status window; enabling and di

Bridging4-2 Bridging BasicsAbout Transparent BridgingTransparent bridges are most common in Ethernet networks. Individual Transparent bridges monitor

Bridging Basics 4-3BridgingIf the sending station does not receive a response to the test packet, it will send explorer packets to the destination; th

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Bridging4-4 Bridging BasicsAbout Source Route-Transparent BridgesBecause network topologies have developed in which bridges must be able to handle net

Bridging Basics 4-5BridgingFor data that is restricted to the Token Ring networks available from the SR-TB bridgeÕs front panel, the bridging method u

Bridging4-6 Viewing and Managing Bridging InterfacesViewing and Managing Bridging InterfacesWith SPECTRUM Element Manager, you can view and manage eac

Viewing and Managing Bridging Interfaces 4-7Bridging¥ The SmartTrunk option invokes the SmartTrunk ConÞguration and Status window, which enables you t

Bridging4-8 The Bridge Status WindowThe Bridge Status WindowThe Bridge Status window provides you with basic information about the current status of b

The Bridge Status Window 4-9BridgingFigure 4-1. The Bridge Status WindowUp TimeAt the top of the Bridge Status window, you can see the time period (in

Bridging4-10 The Bridge Status Window¥ Blocking (orange)ÑThe port is on-line, but Þltering trafÞc from going across the bridge from one network segmen

The Bridge Status Window 4-11Bridging¥ The Ethernet Special Filter DatabaseÉ window lets you conÞgure a special Þltering scheme at your bridge. With t

Bridging4-12 The Bridge Status Window¥ The PPP Link StatusÉoption invokes the PPP Link Statistics Window, which enables you to view color-coded statis

The Bridge Status Window 4-13Bridgingto the Statistics chapter in the SPECTRUM Element Manager Remote Monitoring (RMON) UserÕs Guide, and/or the appro

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Bridging4-14 Enabling and Disabling Bridging¥ The Sonet/SDH ConÞgurationÉ window enables you to determine whether any installed FE-100Sx Fast Ethernet

Bridge Statistics 4-15Bridgingfrom the Chassis View window:1. Click on the appropriate port index to access the Port menu.2. Drag down to Enable to re

Bridging4-16 Bridge StatisticsAt the device level, a Detail button on the window allows you to compare the packets forwarded, Þltered, or transmitted

Bridge Statistics 4-17BridgingFigure 4-2. Bridge Performance GraphBridge Performance Graph Window FieldsYou can select the following statistics to dis

Bridging4-18 Bridge StatisticsErrors (Red)Total Errors The total number of errors that all bridging interfaces on the device, or an individual bridge

Bridge Statistics 4-19BridgingTo access this window from the Bridge performance graph, click on . The Bridge Detail Breakdown window, Figure 4-3, wil

Bridging4-20 Bridge StatisticsXmittedThe total number of frames transmitted over each portÕs network segment, as read from the device after each poll

Bridge Statistics 4-21BridgingThe Interface Statistics WindowYou can use the interface Statistics window to view color-coded statistical information f

Bridging4-22 Bridge StatisticsStatistics Window FieldsThe following informational and statistics Þelds appear in the interface Statistics window.Three

Bridge Statistics 4-23BridgingUnknown ProtocolDisplays the number of packets received which were discarded because of an unknown or unsupported protoc

v Contents Chapter 1 Introduction HSIM-W6 and HSIM-W84... 1-2

Bridging4-24 Bridge StatisticsFigure 4-6. CSMACD Statistics WindowEach of the receive, transmission, and collision errors are described in detail belo

Bridge Statistics 4-25BridgingSQE TestDisplays the number of times that the SQE Test Error message is generated by the PLS sublayer on the selected in

Bridging4-26 Bridge StatisticsCollision ErrorsSingleDisplays the number of successfully transmitted frames on the selected interface for which transmi

Bridge Statistics 4-27BridgingFigure 4-7. PPP Link Statistics WindowEach of the errors and statistics related to the PPP Link at the selected bridging

Bridging4-28 Bridge StatisticsBad FCSsThe Bad FCSs Þeld displays the number of received packets that were discarded due to having an incorrect FCS (Fr

Bridge Statistics 4-29BridgingLocal to Remote Protocol CompressionThe Local to Remote Protocol Compression Þeld determines whether or not the local PP

Bridging4-30 Bridge Statisticsfrom the Chassis View window:1. Click on the appropriate port index to access the Port menu.2. Drag down to select Dot5

Bridge Statistics 4-31BridgingA. C. ErrorsThe A. C. Errors Þeld displays the number of A. C. errors detected by the selected port. These errors count

Bridging4-32 Bridge StatisticsTransmit BeaconsThe Transmit Beacons Þeld displays the number of beacon frames transmitted by the selected station.Recov

Bridge Statistics 4-33BridgingFigure 4-9. The Bridge Source Routing WindowBridge Source Routing Window FieldsThe Bridge Source Routing window provide

Contentsvi WAN Logical View Window Fields...3-6Changing WAN Logical Settings ...

Bridging4-34 Bridge StatisticsWhen a sending station needs to determine the best route to an intended destination, it transmits an All Paths Explorer

Bridge Spanning Tree 4-35BridgingHop Cnt. ExceededDisplays the number of All Paths Explorer frames discarded at the speciÞed port because they exceede

Bridging4-36 Bridge Spanning TreeFigure 4-10. Bridge Spanning Tree WindowConfiguring the Bridge Spanning Tree WindowThe Bridge Spanning Tree window dis

Bridge Spanning Tree 4-37BridgingRoot Bridge Displays the MAC address of the bridge that is currently functioning as the Root Bridge.Root CostIndicate

Bridging4-38 Bridge Spanning TreeHello TimeThis parameter indicates, in seconds, the length of time the Root Bridge (or bridge attempting to become th

Bridge Spanning Tree 4-39BridgingA lower assigned value gives the port a higher Priority when BPDUs are compared. The allowable range is 0ÑFF hexadeci

Bridging4-40 Bridge Spanning TreeChanging Bridge Spanning Tree ParametersThe Bridge Spanning Tree window allows you to update the following parameters

Bridge Spanning Tree 4-41BridgingChanging Hello TimeIf the bridge is the Root Bridge, or is attempting to become the Root, and you want to change the

Bridging4-42 Filtering DatabaseChanging Port PriorityTo change the part of the Port Priority used in priority comparisons:1. If necessary, select the

Filtering Database 4-43BridgingThe Filtering Database consists of two separate databases: the Static and the Learned Databases.The Static Database con

viiContents Changing Path Cost... 4-42Filtering Database ...

Bridging4-44 Filtering DatabaseA scrollable Address Entry panel allows you to:¥ View the address entries in the Filtering Database.¥ Alter an entryÕs

Filtering Database 4-45BridgingFigure 4-11. The Filtering Database WindowFiltering Database Window FieldsThe following Þelds are listed in the top por

Bridging4-46 Filtering DatabaseAging TimeIndicates the length of time, in seconds, that Dynamic and Learned Addresses in the Source Address Table are

Filtering Database 4-47Bridging¥ Changing the Receive port for the Þlter.¥ Changing the Port Filtering action at each bridge port.¥ Adding or deleting

Bridging4-48 Filtering DatabaseChanging the Receive PortYou can change the Receive port of an address entry in the scrollable panel, so that a frame m

Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databases 4-49BridgingTo delete an address:1. Click to highlight the address entry in the Address Entry panel t

Bridging4-50 Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter DatabasesFilters provide broad conÞguration ßexibility. For example, you can deÞne multiple scenar

Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databases 4-51BridgingFigure 4-13. Ethernet Special Filter Database WindowToken Ring Special Filter Database Wi

Bridging4-52 Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databasesfrom the Chassis View window:1. Click on the Board Index of the device of interest; the B

Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Databases 4-53BridgingData TypeDisplays the hexadecimal two-byte Þeld for the Þlter which can be used to mask o