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Table of Contents

About This Guide
9
- Introduction
  9
- How to Use This Guide
  9
- Conventions
  9
- Related Publications
  10
Overview
11
- About the SuperStack™ II Switch 2000 TR
  11
  - System Benefits
    11
  - System Features
    12
- Summary of Features
  13
- Typical Applications of Token Ring Switching
  14
- Ring Segmentation
  15
- The Front Panel
  16
  - RJ-45 Ports
    17
  - Front Panel LEDs
    17
  - LCD Display Buttons
    17
- The Rear Panel
  18
  - Power Socket
    19
  - Serial Number
    19
  - Redundant Power System Connector
    19
  - Reset Button
    19
  - Console Port
    19
- Optional Slide-In Modules
  19
- Migrating to High-speed Technologies
  23
  - High-speed Cascade Connectors
    24
- Token Ring Switching Concepts
  24
  - Why Token Ring Switching?
    24
  - Source Route Bridging (SRT)
    24
  - Transparent Bridging (TP)
    25
    - Bridge Table
      25
  - Source Route Transparent Bridging
    26
  - Spanning Tree
    26
    - 802.1d Spanning Tree
      26
    - IBM Spanning Tree
      26
  - Congestion Control
    27
  - Forwarding Modes
    27
  - VLANs
    28
    - Advantages of VLAN
      28
Getting Started
29
Setting Up for Management
37
- Switch 2000 TR Management Options
  37
- Configuring Switch 2000 TR in Stack
  39
  - Head Unit
    39
  - Cascade Connections
    39
- Managing over the Network
  40
- Management Prerequisites
  41
  - Source Routing Prerequisites
    42
- Switch 2000 TR Management Consoles
  42
  - The VT100 Console
    42
    - Choice Field
      42
    - Entry Field
      43
    - Button
      43
    - List Boxes
      43
  - Key Board Shortcuts
    43
  - Correcting Text Entries
    44
  - Default Users
    44
- VT100 Console Menu Map
  45
- Setting Up the VT100 Console
  46
  - Switch 2000 TR Management Setup Fields
    47
    - MAC Address
      47
    - Locally Admin Address
      47
    - Work Group ID
      48
    - Device IP Address
      48
    - Device SubNet Mask
      48
    - Default Router
      48
    - SETUP TRAPS
      48
    - SERIAL PORT
      48
- The LCD Console
  49
  - LCD Console Buttons
    49
    - Enter
      49
    - Left Arrow
      49
    - Right Arrow
      49
    - Up Arrow
      49
    - Down Arrow
      49
- LCD Console Menu Map
  50
- Setting Up the LCD Console
  51
  - IP Address Setup
    51
- Setting Up BOOTP
  52
- Auto Logout
  54
- Upgrading Software
  55
  - Upgrading Module Software
    56
- Resetting the Switch 2000 TR
  57
  - VT100 Console Reset
    57
  - LCD Console Reset
    57
  - Reset Button
    58
  - Power Cycle Reset
    58
Configuring with the VT100 Interface
59
- Quick Setup
  60
- Bridge Configuration
  61
- Port Configuration
  64
  - Setting Up Ports
    64
  - Setting the Port Admin. State
    64
  - Setting VLAN ID
    64
  - Setting Port Personality
    65
  - Setting Port Priorities
    65
  - Setting Congestion Control
    65
  - Setting Port Speed
    66
  - Setting Forwarding Mode
    66
  - Dynamic Cut-Thru Threshold%
    66
  - Setting the Locally Admin. Address
    66
  - Setting Broadcast Storm Control
    67
    - Rising Threshold%
      67
    - Falling Threshold%
      67
    - Rising Action
      67
    - Falling Action
      67
- Port Bridge Configuration
  68
- I/O Module Configuration
  69
- Stack Configuration
  69
  - Setting Up the Stack
    69
    - Setting sysName
      70
    - BOOTP Client
      70
- VLAN Configuration
  70
  - Assigning a Port to a VLAN
    71
  - Specifying a Backbone Port
    71
- Unit Configuration
  72
  - Setting Up the Unit
    72
    - Unit ID
      72
    - Unit Name
      72
    - Port Capacity
      72
    - Option Slot
      72
    - Power Supply
      72
    - Power On Self Test
      73
    - Roving Analysis
      73
- Administrative Configuration
  73
- About the Switch Database (SDB)
  77
  - Database Entries
    77
  - Database Entry Methods
    77
- Switch Database Configuration
  78
- SNMP Trap Configuration
  79
- Serial Port Configuration
  80
  - Connection Type
    81
  - DCD Control
    81
  - DSR Control
    81
  - Flow Control
    81
  - Auto Config
    81
  - Speed
    81
  - Char Size
    81
  - Parity
    81
  - Stop Bit
    81
- Initializing the Switch 2000 TR
  82
Configuring with the LCD Console
83
- Unit Configuration
  83
- Bridge Configuration
  84
- Port Configuration
  85
  - Setting Port ID
    85
  - Viewing Link State
    85
  - Setting Port State
    86
  - Setting Speed
    86
  - Setting Port Personality
    87
- I/O Module Configuration
  87
Monitoring the Switch 2000 TR
89
- Locating Statistics
  89
- Unit Statistics
  90
- Port Statistics
  91
  - Port Statistics (Traffic)
    92
- Stack Status
  94
- Status
  95
- Fault Log
  96
- Remote Polling (PING)
  97
- LCD Status
  98
Virtual LANs
99
Software Upgrade Utility
105
- Software Upgrade Utility Command Set
  105
- Starting the Software Upgrade Utility
  106
- Using the Commands
  107
  - Resetting to Factory Defaults
    107
  - Downloading a New Software Image
    107
  - After the Download
    107
- Status Messages
  108
Screen Access Rights
109
- Access Rights Table
  109
Serial Port Cable Pin-outs
111
- Null Modem Cable
  111
- Cabling for Module Options
  111
Troubleshooting
113
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  113
Switch 2000 TR Technical Specifications
115
- Specifications for Module Options
  116
Technical Support
117
- Online Technical Services
  117
  - World Wide Web Site
    117
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    117
    - Access by Analog Modem
      117
    - Access by Digital Modem
      118
  - 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
    118
  - 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
    119
- Support from Your Network Supplier
  119
- Support from 3Com
  119
- Returning Products for Repair
  120
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
125

Size:

946 KB
Pages:

126
Language:

English

User Manual

Table of Contents

About This Guide
9
- Introduction
  9
- How to Use This Guide
  9
- Conventions
  9
- Related Publications
  10
Overview
11
- About the SuperStack™ II Switch 2000 TR
  11
  - System Benefits
    11
  - System Features
    12
- Summary of Features
  13
- Typical Applications of Token Ring Switching
  14
- Ring Segmentation
  15
- The Front Panel
  16
  - RJ-45 Ports
    17
  - Front Panel LEDs
    17
  - LCD Display Buttons
    17
- The Rear Panel
  18
  - Power Socket
    19
  - Serial Number
    19
  - Redundant Power System Connector
    19
  - Reset Button
    19
  - Console Port
    19
- Optional Slide-In Modules
  19
- Migrating to High-speed Technologies
  23
  - High-speed Cascade Connectors
    24
- Token Ring Switching Concepts
  24
  - Why Token Ring Switching?
    24
  - Source Route Bridging (SRT)
    24
  - Transparent Bridging (TP)
    25
    - Bridge Table
      25
  - Source Route Transparent Bridging
    26
  - Spanning Tree
    26
    - 802.1d Spanning Tree
      26
    - IBM Spanning Tree
      26
  - Congestion Control
    27
  - Forwarding Modes
    27
  - VLANs
    28
    - Advantages of VLAN
      28
Getting Started
29
Setting Up for Management
37
- Switch 2000 TR Management Options
  37
- Configuring Switch 2000 TR in Stack
  39
  - Head Unit
    39
  - Cascade Connections
    39
- Managing over the Network
  40
- Management Prerequisites
  41
  - Source Routing Prerequisites
    42
- Switch 2000 TR Management Consoles
  42
  - The VT100 Console
    42
    - Choice Field
      42
    - Entry Field
      43
    - Button
      43
    - List Boxes
      43
  - Key Board Shortcuts
    43
  - Correcting Text Entries
    44
  - Default Users
    44
- VT100 Console Menu Map
  45
- Setting Up the VT100 Console
  46
  - Switch 2000 TR Management Setup Fields
    47
    - MAC Address
      47
    - Locally Admin Address
      47
    - Work Group ID
      48
    - Device IP Address
      48
    - Device SubNet Mask
      48
    - Default Router
      48
    - SETUP TRAPS
      48
    - SERIAL PORT
      48
- The LCD Console
  49
  - LCD Console Buttons
    49
    - Enter
      49
    - Left Arrow
      49
    - Right Arrow
      49
    - Up Arrow
      49
    - Down Arrow
      49
- LCD Console Menu Map
  50
- Setting Up the LCD Console
  51
  - IP Address Setup
    51
- Setting Up BOOTP
  52
- Auto Logout
  54
- Upgrading Software
  55
  - Upgrading Module Software
    56
- Resetting the Switch 2000 TR
  57
  - VT100 Console Reset
    57
  - LCD Console Reset
    57
  - Reset Button
    58
  - Power Cycle Reset
    58
Configuring with the VT100 Interface
59
- Quick Setup
  60
- Bridge Configuration
  61
- Port Configuration
  64
  - Setting Up Ports
    64
  - Setting the Port Admin. State
    64
  - Setting VLAN ID
    64
  - Setting Port Personality
    65
  - Setting Port Priorities
    65
  - Setting Congestion Control
    65
  - Setting Port Speed
    66
  - Setting Forwarding Mode
    66
  - Dynamic Cut-Thru Threshold%
    66
  - Setting the Locally Admin. Address
    66
  - Setting Broadcast Storm Control
    67
    - Rising Threshold%
      67
    - Falling Threshold%
      67
    - Rising Action
      67
    - Falling Action
      67
- Port Bridge Configuration
  68
- I/O Module Configuration
  69
- Stack Configuration
  69
  - Setting Up the Stack
    69
    - Setting sysName
      70
    - BOOTP Client
      70
- VLAN Configuration
  70
  - Assigning a Port to a VLAN
    71
  - Specifying a Backbone Port
    71
- Unit Configuration
  72
  - Setting Up the Unit
    72
    - Unit ID
      72
    - Unit Name
      72
    - Port Capacity
      72
    - Option Slot
      72
    - Power Supply
      72
    - Power On Self Test
      73
    - Roving Analysis
      73
- Administrative Configuration
  73
- About the Switch Database (SDB)
  77
  - Database Entries
    77
  - Database Entry Methods
    77
- Switch Database Configuration
  78
- SNMP Trap Configuration
  79
- Serial Port Configuration
  80
  - Connection Type
    81
  - DCD Control
    81
  - DSR Control
    81
  - Flow Control
    81
  - Auto Config
    81
  - Speed
    81
  - Char Size
    81
  - Parity
    81
  - Stop Bit
    81
- Initializing the Switch 2000 TR
  82
Configuring with the LCD Console
83
- Unit Configuration
  83
- Bridge Configuration
  84
- Port Configuration
  85
  - Setting Port ID
    85
  - Viewing Link State
    85
  - Setting Port State
    86
  - Setting Speed
    86
  - Setting Port Personality
    87
- I/O Module Configuration
  87
Monitoring the Switch 2000 TR
89
- Locating Statistics
  89
- Unit Statistics
  90
- Port Statistics
  91
  - Port Statistics (Traffic)
    92
- Stack Status
  94
- Status
  95
- Fault Log
  96
- Remote Polling (PING)
  97
- LCD Status
  98
Virtual LANs
99
Software Upgrade Utility
105
- Software Upgrade Utility Command Set
  105
- Starting the Software Upgrade Utility
  106
- Using the Commands
  107
  - Resetting to Factory Defaults
    107
  - Downloading a New Software Image
    107
  - After the Download
    107
- Status Messages
  108
Screen Access Rights
109
- Access Rights Table
  109
Serial Port Cable Pin-outs
111
- Null Modem Cable
  111
- Cabling for Module Options
  111
Troubleshooting
113
- Troubleshooting Procedures
  113
Switch 2000 TR Technical Specifications
115
- Specifications for Module Options
  116
Technical Support
117
- Online Technical Services
  117
  - World Wide Web Site
    117
  - 3Com Bulletin Board Service
    117
    - Access by Analog Modem
      117
    - Access by Digital Modem
      118
  - 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service
    118
  - 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service
    119
- Support from Your Network Supplier
  119
- Support from 3Com
  119
- Returning Products for Repair
  120
3Com Corporation Limited Warranty
125

Size:

946 KB
Pages:

126
Language:

English