User ManualTable of ContentsContents3CoreBuilder 2500 IntelligentSwitching Software Version 8.1.27Overview7Before You Start7Upgrade Considerations7About Software Version 8.1.28System Issues10Upgrade Considerations11Restrictions with ATMand 10BASE-FL Modules11Error Message for Unsupported Configurations13Customer Documentation14Software Installation Procedure15Software Files on the Software CD-ROM15Software Files on the 3Com Web Site15Software Installation Process Summary16Copying Software toaHardDisk16Preinstallation Tasks17Installing the Diagnostic Software18Installing the SystemSoftware20Loading the ExpanderFile20Loading the Compressed Image22Rebooting the System23Reloading the Compressed Image23SNMP MIB Files25Compiler Support25Release History26New Features in IntelligentSwitching Software Version8.1.129New Features29Support for the ATMModule30Physical Configuration30Features30Parameter Change in Interface Definition Procedure30Defining an IP Interface31Displaying Interface Information31Field Added to the Interface Display32New System UptimeMenu32New and UpdatedMIBs33Removing STP on a Per Port Basis33Telnet Timeout Interval Changed33Administering ATM35ATM in Your Network36LAN Emulation and Classical IP36Before You Configure ATM37Checking ATM Link Status37Verifying Address Registration38Verifying Signaling39LAN Emulation40Creating an Emulated LAN40Eliminating Bridge Loops in ELAN Configurations41Configuring Clients to Join an Existing Emulated LAN41Defining LAN Emulation Clients41Administering LAN Emulation Clients43Displaying Information About LAN Emulation Clients43Modifying Information About LAN Emulation Clients48Removing a LAN Emulation Client48Administering UNI Management Entities49Displaying UME Information49Listing Network Prefixes and Addresses51Setting the UME Connect State51Setting the Virtual Path Identifier52Setting the Virtual Channel Identifier52Administering ATM Ports53Displaying Port Information53Labeling a Port55Listing Virtual Channel Connection Information56Listing General VCC Information56Listing VCC Transmit Information57Listing VCC Receive Information58Technical Support59Online Technical Services59World Wide Web Site593Com Knowledgebase Web Services593Com FTP Site603Com Bulletin Board Service60Access by Analog Modem60Access by Digital Modem613Com Facts Automated Fax Service61Support from Your Network Supplier61Support from 3Com61Returning Products forRepair63Year 2000 Compliance63Size: 452 KBPages: 64Language: EnglishOpen manual