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1. hae on A Pert z i aoe Pert ush Hattan Menu Description Hub Includes hub description and commands to isolate reattach network connection or assign hub to a specified segment Port Includes port description and command to enable disable selected port Backup Port Defines master slave port pairs used for emergency backup Push Button Enables disables external Configure button on selected hub Configuring Hub Parameters Use the Hub command from the Control menu to configure any hub in the stack Select the required hub using the lt F4 gt and lt F5 gt function keys This menu provides a brief description of the selected hub and also allows you to isolate reattach the hub from the network Hub ID 18 Position Hame Type EHi5 2 Master Status ATTACHED Firmware Uer 488 1 Seqment Field Description Hub ID Hub identifier within the stack Up to 10 hubs may be connected via the management channel Note that hub IDs can only be assigned using the Configure button as described in the Quick Installation Guide Position The physical position in the stack Name Any user defined name for the selected hub Status The stack connection may be set to ISOLATED or ATTACHED Note that the Isolated LED will be lit if the hub is isolated Although the status of OTHER is provided this is for internal use only Segment Attach the hub to a specified segment The appropriate Segment icon will light up to show tha2. 8 8 CTS ee BiG aa 7 9R R 9 12 13
3. Assignment Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to PC s 25 Pin DTE Port RJ 45 Pin EH1502 Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port Null Modem PC s 25 Pin DTE Port Description Mapping DB9 1 DCD 1 1 8 DCD DTR Data Terminal Ready 1 6 2 RXD 2 oi AD RxD Received Data 2 3 3 TXD 3 2 2 RXD TxD Transmitted Data 3 2 4 DTR 4 8 20 DTR T gt 5 SGND 5 J 20 7 SGND l l CTS Clear to Send 6 7 m j RTS Request to Send 7 8 DCD Data Carrier Detected 8 1 8 CTS 9 59 CTIS DSR Data Set Ready NC 4 9 RI 20 6 22 RI DB25 RS232 to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment Optional Management Software Description Ma P SW6120 AccView EtherHub Manager for SunNet Manager DTR Data Terminal Ready 1 0 SW6121 AccView EtherHub Manager for OpenView Windows RxD Received Data 9 3 SW6122 AccView EtherHub Manager for OpenView Unix TxD Transmitted Data 3 9 SW6122 AccView EtherHub Manager for NMS SG Signal Ground 4 7 SW6130 Network Mangement Support Modules for NMM RI Ring Indicator 5 99 SW7300 EtherHub 1500 Security Module CTS Clear to Send 6 5 RTS Request to Send 7 4 DCD Data Carrier Detected 8 8 DSR Data Set Ready NC 6 Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to PC s 9 Pin COM Port eee ey seen Comm Slanall len ae ee IDD os DCD 1 2 RXD lt DO 3 3S XD we RXD gt 2 4DIR ss DSR gt 6 5SGND SGND 5 6DSR DTR 4 7RIS Cio
4. Downloading System Software Use the Download command from the System Menu to load available software updates into the agent s flash ROM The download file should be an EtherHub binary file from Accton Technology Corporation otherwise the agent will not accept it Invoking this command brings up the Download dialog box When all entries are confirmed the display will change to show the progress of the download process After downloading the new software the agent will automatically restart itself The following describes each entry in the dialog box Timeout Transferred Block Retry A Total Hlocks A FileHame Field Description Timeout Time to wait for a response Retry Number of attempts to make contact Filename The binary file to download Transferred Block Current number of data block being transferred Total Blocks Total number of blocks to transfer Restarting the Agent Use the Restart command from the System menu to reset a selected agent LEDs on the agent will light up sequentially as it executes the initialization test Reverting Configuration to Factory Settings Use the Factory Settings command from the System menu to change all configuration settings back to the factory defaults Save Configuration Saves configuration settings made during current session Reset Configuration Restores configuration settings saved the last time Advanced Reference Guide Control Menu rn Pic eh erp ey ne
5. Trap Managers system Name Name assigned to the EtherHub system a3 78 236 157 bl UALID Contact Contact person for the system 203 780 236 106 i ALTR Location Specifies the area or location where the system resides i INVALID SO ULOOOO9YO9 6 0 0 INVALID IPR Trap Managers Het Number i Hame Status i INVALID IHVALID INVALID INVALID INVALID EtherHub 1500 System Field Description SNMP Community Names The community strings authorized for trap management access All community strings used for IP and IPX Trap Managers must be listed in this table Community Name A community entry authorized for trap management access Access Management access is restricted to read only RO or read write RW Status The status of the current entry can be set to VALID or INVALID IP Trap Managers IP management stations selected to receive trap messages from the system IP Address IP address of the management station Community Name The community string required for trap management access Status The status of the current entry can be set to VALID or INVALID IPX Trap Managers IPX management stations selected to receive trap messages from the system Net Number Identifies the IPX network number for the connected slot Node ID MAC address of the authorized trap manager Community Name The community string required for trap management access Status The status of the current entry can be set to VALID or INVALID
6. agent Troubleshooting Refer to the Quick Installation Guide for a more detailed listing of troubleshooting procedures However if you have trouble making a connection via SNMP network management software then please refer to the following section Network Management Access You can access the EtherHub 16mi from anywhere within the attached network However you must first configure it with a valid IP address subnet mask and default gateway If you have trouble establishing a link to the SNMP agent with network management software such as AccView Open check to see if you have a valid network connection Then verify that you entered the correct IP address from your location Also be sure the port through which you are connecting to the hub has not been disabled See the Control Menu on page 7 If it has not been disabled then check the network cabling that runs between your management site and the stack P DB9 Serial Port Pin Description l 9 The DB9 serial port on the back panel is used to connect the hub to a management device The configuration program can be accessed from a PC or from a remote location via a modem connection You can use the management port to configure port settings e g enabled or disabled or to update device firmware The pin assignments used to connect various device types to the hub s management port are provided in the following tables Pin Assignments for Serial Port Connections DB9 Port Pi
7. 1 EtherHub 1500 System Contents Introduction Making the Connections Required for System Configuration Onsite Connection Modem Connection In Band Network Connection Starting the Configuration Program Using Configuration Program system Menu Displaying System Information Changing System Configuration Assigning Trap Managers Downloading System Software Restarting the Agent Reverting Configuration to Factory Settings Save Configuration Reset Configuration Control Menu Configuring Hub Parameters Configuring Port Parameters Defining Backup Ports Setting External Configure Buttons Performance Menu Threshold Menu Threshold Parameters Event Activation Troubleshooting Network Management Access Pin Assignments for Serial Port Connections DB9 Serial Port Pin Description DB9 Port Pin Assignments DB9 Serial Port to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment DB9 PC s COM Port to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment DB25 RS232 to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to PC s 9 Pin COM Port Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to Modem s 25 Pin DCE Port Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to PC s 25 Pin DTE Port Optional Management Software ak od n _ ODM ONNDODADAAODNAAAKRA O N Advanced Reference Guide Introduction The master hub and connected stack can be managed through a PC or modem connection to the hub s serial port or with SNMP based network managemen
8. Accton Making Partnership Work EtherHub 16mi Advanced Reference Guide EH1502S E0398 RO1 150858 101 Accton Making Partnership Work Advanced Reference Guide EtherHub 16mi Intelligent Stackable Multi segment Ethernet Hub with 16 10BASE T RJ 45 ports 1 10BASE2 BNC port and SNMP agent Copyright 1998 by Accton Technology Corporation All rights reserved No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of Accton Technology Corporation Accton makes no warranties with respect to this documentation and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability quality or fitness for any particular purpose The information in this document is subject to change without notice Accton reserves the right to make revisions to this publication without obligation to notify any person or entity of any such changes Accton International Headquarters USA Headquarters No 1 Creation Road III 1962 Zanker Road Science based Industrial Park San Jose CA 95112 Hsinchu 300 Taiwan R O C Phone 408 452 8900 Phone 886 3 5770 270 FAX 408 452 8988 FAX 886 3 5770 267 BBS 408 452 8828 BBS 886 3 5770 654 FAST FAX 408 452 8811 Internet support accton com tw Accton is a trademark of Accton Technology Corporation Other trademarks or brand names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies EH1502S E0398 R01 150858 10
9. System Any Hub Any Port Select Hub and Select Port System Menu to modify current values for the following parameters This menu allows you to set threshold levels for the hub or port in terms of frames received number of bytes collisions CRC errors alignment errors and total errors IP fiddress a4 MAC Address F5 System Menu Subnet Mask J255 255 255 0 Default Gateway 283 78 2356 254 Default WME MMS Download File IPA Frame Type 5 IFS Metwork Number tPF oni ie Field Description IP Address IP address of the agent you re managing The EtherHub system may be run on SNMP protocol over UDP IP transport protocol In this environment all systems on the Internet such as network interconnection Menu Description devices and Network Management Stations e g the PC running Information Displays EtherHub system information AccView are assigned an IP LOSA Configuration Modifies various parameter settings necessary for communicating with MAC Address Hardware address of Etherhub 16mi S the management agent Subnet Mask Subnet mask of the agent you ve selected This mask identifies the Trap Managers Selects management stations to receive trap messages from the system host address bits used for routing to specific subnets Bownload Downloadsabinan fleto the SNMP acen gt O binary file to the SNMP agent Default Gateway Default gateway used in passing trap messages from the EtherHub T Resets the SNMP agent agent to the man
10. Type using the lt F2 gt function key 4 Input an integer value for the low and high watermarks 5 Select the appropriate action Action INACTIVE WARNING WARNING amp ISOLATE for hubs or WARNING amp DISABLE for ports 6 Implement your settings by pressing the lt F3 gt function key Threshold Parameters Hub Port parameters include the following items High Low Watermark Watermar Frames E 100 WARNING Bytes 5 INACTIVE Collisions z INACTIVE Alignment Errors INACTIVE CRO Errors B INACTIVE Total Errors B INACTIVE Parameter Description Frame The total number of frames Bytes The total number of bytes Collisions Multiple packets transmitted over a medium at the same time making them unintelligible Alignments Frame alignment errors occur when the received frame is a multiple of 8 bits CRCs This error occurs when the cyclic redundancy check for a frame is wrong The cyclic redundancy check an error checking algorithm used to indicate frame reception errors Total Errors The total number of collisions frame alignment errors and CRC errors 10 Advanced Reference Guide Event Activation After initial event activation crossing the high watermark the monitored variable must reach the low watermark before another event is activated again crossing the high watermark T triggered N not triggered H YAN TA Notes 1 The rate for all values is per one second 2 Threshold entries are stored in the
11. a packets detected by this device CRC Errors Number of Ethernet Cyclic Redundancy Check errors detected by this device Total Errors Total number of errors including FCS allignment Frames Too Long Short Events Late Events Jabber and Data Rate Mismatches detected on this device 1 The values displayed have been accumulated since the last system reboot or counter reset EtherHub 1500 System Threshold Menu Select the Threshold command from the menu bar to define limits for the parameters monitored by the hub system Limits can be set for the System entire stack Any Hub or Any Port or a Select Hub or Select Port Variables to monitor include frames bytes collisions frame allignment errors CRC errors or total errors High and low watermarks may be set While the trigger action includes warning warning and isolate for hubs or warning and disable for ports When any threshold is exceeded the agent will issue an alarm to the network management station based on the selected action To set thresholds 1 Open the Threshold dialog box from the menu bar 2 Select the system component Type System Any Hub Any Port Select Hub Select Port If you choose Select Hub or Select Port then choose the Hub ID or Port ID using the lt F2 gt function key 3 Select the variable to monitor Variable Frames Bytes Collisions Allignments CRCs or Total Errors If you choose Select Hub or Select Port then choose the variable
12. agement station Default NMS For internal use only Factory Settings Reverts all configuration settings to the original factory settings l y _ _ ee NMS Download File For internal use only Save Configuration Saves the configuration changes made during the current session gt E aaa a e a OO IPX Frame Type The selected format used on the LAN i e type used by the IPX Ee eee network where the EtherHub 16mi is installed If the specified frame Displaying System Information Use the Information command to display and type is not detected the EtherHub 16mi will automatically detect the modify system information about the EtherHub stack or for quick system current type Values 802 3 Ethernet Il SNAP 802 2 identification View a description of the system including IPX Network Number Identifies the IPX network number for the connected slot You can disable IPX protocol by setting this number to zero System Description EtherHub 1500 system U2 03 l Assigning Trap Managers Use the Trap Managers command from the System Uptime 166589 A day B hr 27 min 45 69 sec suste Nane System Menu to modify current values for the following parameters Contact Steve Toops Location SMMP Community Names Community Name Access Status 1 public Field Description 2 VALID system Description Name and version of the EtherHub 16mi software INUALID System Uptime Length of time the EtherHub management agent has been running IP
13. ctor on one end and a 25 pin connection on the other end You do not have to set the modem at the hub s site because the hub will automatically configure it to auto answer mode Configure the Remote Site At the remote site connect the PC s COM port COM 1 4 to the modem s serial port In Band Network Connection The EtherHub 1500 sytem can also be managed from a computer using network management software such as AccView Open However prior to accessing the hub you must first configure it with a valid IP address subnet mask and default gateway using an out of band connection EtherHub 1500 System Advanced Reference Guide Note The on board program only provides access to basic configuration functions To 3 If setting up a remote connection via modems access the full range of SNMP mangement functions you must use SNMP based Select Modem Channel to open the Phone List menu as shown below and network mangement software Accton provides Windows based SNMP software ali called AccView Open with this package Note that AccView Open s Hub Manager Sark ue pms Muman EE A tie Cen O module can be easily integrated into most third party management platforms Command Pheap oho M Starting the Configuration Program Insert the distribution diskette provided with your EtherHub 16mi into the PC s floppy drive Then activate the EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program as described below Note 1 When using a PCMCIA modem connection a
14. dd the following entry to your config sys file device cardtalk sys A Com3IRQ 4 If your PC has a PCMCIA Ethertub 15960 Serter Cent dqeeration Program 202 82 28 78 Copyright Accton Tachaolegy Corp modem or multi I O card set the proper IRQ by typing EH15SCP i irq 57 2 Help is available by entering EH15SCP 4 3 This program can only run under DOS or in Windows DOS shell Cancer ta DU 1 Type EH15SCP at the DOS prompt C gt EH15SCP Using arrow keys select Coneact to GO amp the communication port on the workstation that is connected to the hub ZH er Meg ahi ech opal Once the connection is established the main menu for out of band configuration appears as shown below Ethertul 298 fyater Caf isurat ion Progra U2 Ae 2h CoCeperight Accisen Technology Corp Using Configuration Program The EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program allows you to define system parameters manage and control stacked hubs and associated ports Ss LEE En set threshold levels and monitor network conditions The following table Pe ti GOHI Ceanace ta COT briefly describes the menu selections available for this program Gaaneact ta COMd Menu Description system Information Defines description for the system Configuration Sets system parameters 2 Select the appropriate option from the DCE DTE dialog box Trap Managers Configures Communi
15. n Assignments EIA CCITT Description Hub s PC DB9 Modem Signal Circuit Signal DB9 DTE DTE DB25 DCE Direction Pin Pin Pin DTE DCE CF 109 DCD Data Carrier Detected 1 1 8 lt BB 104 RxD Received Data 2 2 3 Li BA 103 TxD Transmitted Data 3 J gt CD 108 2 DTR Data Terminal Ready 4 4 200002 gt AB 102 SG Signal Ground 5 5 ooo n CC 107 DSR Data Set Ready 6 6 6 lt CA 105 RTS Requestto Send 7 7 A e gt CB 106 CTS Clear to Send 8 8 5 PNR CE 125 RI Ring Indicator 9 9 22 ES 11 EtherHub 1500 System DB9 Serial Port to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment Advanced Reference Guide Connection from Hub s 9 Pin Serial Port to Modem s 25 Pin DCE Port eeanen framers HE vie E a N need DTR Data Terminal Ready 1 4 1 lt DCD 8 RxD Received Data 2 2 2 Shs 3 TxD Transmitted Data 3 3 v PD 2 SG Signal Ground 4 5 DIR gt _ 20 RI Ring Indicator 5 9 ee aa SGND 1 CTS Clear to Send 6 8 6 lt DSR 6 RTS Requestto Send 7 7 ee lies Rea DCD Data Carrier Detected 8 1 gt DSR Data Set Ready NC 6 DB9 PC s COM Port to RJ 45 Converter Connector Pin
16. t software such as AccView Open Using the configuration program you can perform the following tasks e Enable disable any port e Assign backup ports e Set threshold values e Configure SNMP parameters e Display system information or statistics e Download system firmware e Restart the system Making the Connections Required for System Configuration The diskette included with the EtherHub 16mi contains a menu driven configuration program To use this program make a direct PC or modem connection to the serial port on the master hub in the stack This section describes how to access the menu driven configuration program via e Onsite connection A workstation connected to the serial port on the hub e Modem connection A workstation connected to the serial port of a remote hub via modems e in band connection It also describes how to access the embedded SNMP agent over the network using AccView Open or other third party network management software Onsite Connection Attach a PC to the serial port on the master hub Use the null modem cable and DB9 RJ 45 converters provided with this package or use a null modem connection that complies with the wiring assignments shown in the back of this guide Modem Connection Configure the Hub Site Connect the master hub s DB9 serial port to the modem s serial port using standard cabling For most modems which use a 25 pin port you will have to provide an RS232 cable with a 9 pin conne
17. t the hub has been connected Type Indicates hub type as EH1501S or EH1502S Master or Slave Firmware Ver Indicates the current firmware version number T EtherHub 1500 System Configuring Port Parameters Use the Port command from the Control menu to configure the ports for any hub in the stack Select the required hub using the lt F4 gt and lt F5 gt function keys This menu provides a brief description of the selected hub and also allows you to enable disable any port in the selected hub Position Type Status Link State 1HBASE T ENABLED RT GOOD 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1MBASE T EHA BELED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T EHA ELED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1BBASE T ENABLED L1BHBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED 1BBASE T ENABLED 1HBASE T ENABLED EHC ENABLED Field Description Hub ID Hub identifier within the stack Position The physical position in the stack Port dentifier Numeric identifier 1 16 or ALT Name User defined name for selected port Type Connection types include 10BASE T RJ 45 BNC AUI or FIBER Status Any port may ENABLED or DISABLED Part Indicates if the port is partitioned Link State Indicates if the port has a valid connection to an external device Defining Backup Ports Use the Backup Port command in the Control Menu to define up to three master slave port pairs If the connection to the master port fails the slave port will a
18. ties IP and IPX trap managers Terminal Channel for local hookup or Modem Channel for remote connection Download Downloads new version of firmware to update your system Se O OOOO a er SIE Restart Restarts your system Factory Setting Reverts all configuration selections to factory default settings Save Configuration Saves the configuration changes made during the current session Echerlub 1500 fysten Ceafiguration Progres Reset Configuration Restore the last saved configuration ck AAM Cpe araa Takaia Save Control Hub Isolates attaches a hub or sets the hub s segment Port Disables enables a port Backup port Sets up to 3 pairs of backup ports Each pair contains a master and slave port The slave port is normally disabled When the master port fails the system disables the master port and enables the slave port to maintain the link rere Push button Enables disables Configure button to prevent unauthorized use ee 111 l TTT Performance Provides 4 sub menus System Segment Hub and Port This selection allows you to Erit i view network performance for the selected component Performance is measured in terms of frames received number of bytes collision rate CRC errors alignment errors and total errors EtherHub 1500 System Advanced Reference Guide Menu Description continued Changing System Configuration Use the Configuration command from the Threshold Provides 5 sub menus
19. utomatically take over Backup Set 1 INACTIVE Master Port Hub E Port 1 Slave Port z Hub Port 2 Backup Set 2 Eib Bt Master Port Hub Port 3 glave Port z Hub Port 4 Backup Set 3 Master Port Hub Port Slave Port Hub Port Field Description Backup Set Defines up to three backup port pairs each of which can be set to ACTIVE or INACTIVE Master Port Pair member serving as the primary link Hub Hub ID for the master port Port Port identifier for the master port Advanced Reference Guide Field Description continued Slave Port Pair member serving as the backup link Hub Hub ID for the slave port Port Port identifier for the slave port Setting the External Configure Buttons Use the Push Button command in the Control Menu to disable or enable the Configure button on any hub Position Hub ID Push Button 18 ACTIVE t 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 B A j l Performance Menu Displays statistics for the System entire stack selected Segment selected Hub or all Ports on a specified hub Select any segment or hub using the lt F4 gt and lt F5 gt function keys s D F eh ep me Fl Pree Hukes ise 1 Lon on SEC ikea cls CRC Errer i Erpur Menu Description Frames Number of frames passing through this device Bytes Number of bytes passing through this device Collisions Number of simultaneous node transmissions detected by this device Allignment Errors Number of mis synchronized dat
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