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1. ATM Interface Module CB7400 ATM Ethernet Interface Module CB 7600 Fast Ethernet Interface Module gt CB7800 Gigabit Ethernet Interface Module Figure 1 Components of the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Enclosure The housing for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch contains 2 slots for switching modules and 4 slots for interface cards 2 places for power supplies and a ventilator fan tray The high speed ATM switching backplane is located inside the back of the surrounding enclosure Power Supply The power supply is located at the top of the front panel The unit is switched on and off by connecting and disconnecting the power cord on the face of the power supply unit A second power supply may be installed for redundancy Switching Module The two slots just under the power supply contain switching modules one slot for the active switching module and the other slot for the redundant switching module 18 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch The switching module is the core switching engine of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch controlling and monitoring passive backplane and ATM activity The switching module has a control port for connection to a terminal amanagement port for connection to a network management station and a service po
2. Interface card communications is the communications protocol between the switch card and the installed interface cards Transmission of auxiliary information e g management messages over the media also used by the system users Up to four interface cards can be placed in the CoreBuilder 7000 Each interface card contains four ATM ports for connection to network devices Clock that comes from the local clock on the PB Internet Protocol The protocol governing packet forwarding within the Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP suite of standards developed and used on the Internet Internet Protocol address A unique identifier for a machine attached to a network made up of two or more interconnected local area or wide area networks Local Area Network A data communications network spanning a limited geographical area such as a single building or campus It provides communication between computers and peripherals LANs are distinguished by their small geographical size high data rate and low error rate LAN Emulation The set of services functional groups and protocols which provide for the emulation of LANs utilizing ATM as a backbone to allow connectivity among LAN and ATM attached end stations LAN Emulation See LANE LAN Emulation Client The ATM Forum defined specifications in support of LAN to LAN connectivity called LAN Emulation LEC defines that set of functions implemented in a LAN edge device
3. 4 Port Interface Module 41 4 Port Interface This section contains the following topics Module a ATM Interface Daughter Cards a Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards a Installing a 4 Port Interface Module a Replacing a 4 Port Interface Module ATM Interface Each of the four ATM interface receptacles of the 4 Port ATM Interface Daughter Cards module can be configured to support the following types of ATM daughter cards a OC 3 multi mode MM fiber link single mode SM fiber link m DS 3 coaxial cable m E 3 ATM 34 368 Mbits sec WAN interface Figure 5 shows the OC 3 daughter card Figure 5 OC 3 Daughter Card Figure 6 shows the DS 3 daughter card 42 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Figure 6 DS 3 Daughter Card Figure 7 shows the E 3 daughter card Figure 7 E 3 Daughter Card Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards Installing a 4 Port Interface Module 4 Port Interface Module 43 The 4 port ATM interface module can hold up to four ATM interface daughter cards The installation procedure of the 4 port ATM interface module comprises two stages First you install the ATM interface daughter cards in the 4 port ATM interface module Then you install the 4 port ATM interface module into the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis To install the ATM interface daughter cards perform the following procedure Select the individual daughter cards that are to occupy the inter
4. LE Client Configuration Section This section prompts you for the LAN Emulation Client configuration You give names to the ELANs that you want to be active in the network In the Virtual Network Configuration section you will assign Ethernet ports to the ELANs you have named in this section to create VLANs Until then the ELANs are considered potential ELANs You can enter the names of resident ELANs of the switch you are setting up and you can enter names of ELANs from other devices in the network You can define any number of potential ELANs To end the sequence press Enter The names of the ELANs resident on a particular switch all have the form elanXXXX_n where XXXX is a number unique to the switch and n is Integrated Fast Setup 67 the sequential number of the ELAN This is the form you need to use for ELANs that you enter in this section except for the admin ELAN You are first prompted for the name of the admin VLAN The default name displayed is the name of the admin VLAN of the CoreBuilder 7X00 which is installed in the highest occupied slot in the CoreBuilder chassis You can change it if you wish The name for the admin VLAN which is specified in this section will be automatically chosen for the other modules housed in the same CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis overriding any existing admin VLAN names For this section and the Virtual Network Configuration section to operate correctly at lea
5. PN Once the distribution rack is ready you can mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the rack To mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the distribution rack Carefully lift the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into place aligning the mounting brackets to the holes you have designated for mounting A fully configured CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch weighs 43 pounds as shipped To avoid personal injury do not lift the unit without assistance While holding the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in place firmly insert the mounting screws 10 32 x 1 2 Phillips into the mounting holes on both sides of the rack The unit is now installed in the distribution rack To insert the power supply switching modules and interface cards configure optical ports for the interface modules and connect network cabling and power to the unit see Chapter 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES This chapter describes how to install and replace the CoreBuilder 7000 family modules The following modules are covered Power Supply Module Switch Module a 4 Port Interface Module Fan Tray Connecting to Network Devices The installation procedures of the other modules of the CoreBuilder 7000 family modules are described in their respective guides This chapter also describes how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch to network devices Safety Precautions AN AN When
6. 3 The types of configuration data you can download are displayed as follows File Types 1 lt All gt 2 lt Box Profile gt 3 lt ATM Addresses gt 4 lt PNNI Configuration gt 5 lt LANE Security gt 6 lt PVC Connections gt 7 lt LECS Topology gt 8 lt LECS Order List gt 9 lt Other gt Select File type Enter the number of the type of configuration parameters you want to download For example if you want to download all configuration parameters select File type 1 4 Enter the IP address of the TFTP server Server IP address 100 0 0 111 5 Enter the name of the file to receive the data on disk Name of file to be downloaded 7000_cfg Enter a file name without an extension For the All option the system adds sequential extensions After you confirm the download all LMA and SNMP set operations are disabled until the download is finished and you reboot the system The following warning is displayed Warning This action will disable set operations on the target Device 6 Confirm the download Start download to 100 0 0 111 file name 7000_cfg Y N y The following messages are displayed for each data type Loading Software and Configuration Data by Utilities Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 81 Loading file name switch cfg 24_7_cfg 1 file type Box Profile Load process of file type Box Profile completed successfully Verify the success status of the download by the LM
7. SONET MIB Private chassis MIB PNNI MIB ATM Signaling UNI 3 0 3 1 4 0 ILMI UNI 3 0 3 1 4 0 PNNI 1 0 IISP LE 1 0 CoreBuilder Management and Interface LEDs Switch Module PWR Power indication Green FAIL Module fail indication Red ACT Activity module active and running Yellow 10BASE T status Ethernet port status Green Service port status RS 232 Green Control port status RS 232 Green Interface Card PWR FAIL ACT LINK STATUS per port physical layer status Green FAIL per port interface status Red ACT per port traffic activity Yellow CoreBuilder Management Management and Interface Connectors Management RJ 45 Standard Ethernet connector a Service RS 232 9 pin D type standard DCE Control RS 232 9 pin D type standard DCE Interfaces a ATM port OC 3 SC connector Multimode fiber a ATM port OC 3 SC connector Singlemode fiber category 1 short reach a ATM port DS 3 BNC connector coax 75 Ohm cable 100 APPENDIX A ATM SwitcH FA 24 CELL SWITCHING MODULE SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INFORMATION oo ee e D D t e This appendix contains safety information about the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switchFA 24 Cell Switching Module including Guidelines for avoiding bodily harm m Guidelines for avoiding equipment damage Bodily Harm To avoid bodily harm as well as possible damage to your CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM SwitchFA 2
8. broadcasting bridge BUS Asynchronous Transfer Mode A transfer method used for LAN and WAN ATM carries voice video and data at speeds up to 2 2 Gbps and can integrate geographically distant disparate networks Also called cell relay A set of protocols that translate user traffic from higher layer protocols into ATM format Defined in the UNI Specification as 3 formats each having 20 bytes in length including country area and end system identifiers A consortium of vendors carriers and users formed to expedite industry agreement on ATM interfaces The part of the BISDN protocol stack that handles most of the ATM routing and processing An alias given to an ATM address on a specific port in order to avoid typing in the ATM address 20 octets long proprietary implementation The main segment of a campus network to which are attached department networks or ribs A logical node that is in a specified peer group and has at least one link that crosses the peer group boundary A common method of information transmission in which every port on the network receives the packet being sent though only the port with the proper address passes it on to the user Device connecting two networks which filters and forwards data between the networks according to their destination address Broadcast and Unknown Server A BUS is that set of functions implemented in an ATM network that provides LAN to LAN transmission support while
9. http www 3com com Part No DUA3700 0BAA06 Published January 2000 CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation amp Startup Guide Software Version 4 55 Base and Extended 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California 95052 8145 Copyright 1999 3Com Corporation All rights reserved No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work such as translation transformation or adaptation without written permission from 3Com Corporation 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty term or condition of any kind either implied or expressed including but not limited to the implied warranties terms or conditions of merchantability satisfactory quality and fitness for a particular purpose 3Com may make improvements or changes in the product s and or the program s described in this documentation at any time If there is any software on removable media described in this documentation it is furnished under a license agreement included with the product as a separate document in the hard copy documentation or on the removable media in a directory file named LICENSE TXT or LICENSE TXT If you are unable to locate a
10. 1 RTS Request to Send 2 TxD Transmit Data 3 RxD Receive Data 4 DSR Data Set Ready 5 GND Ground 6 DTR Data Terminal Ready 7 CTS Clear to Send 8 RTS Request to Send 9 NC Not Connected Shell Protective Ground Table 32 correlates the cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and a 9 pin and 25 pin PC AT serial interface Unspecified pins are unused Table 32 Cable Pinouts To a 9 Pin and 25 Pin Serial Interfaces CoreBuilder 7000 To PC AT Serial Port To PC AT Serial Port Serial Port 9 pin Male Screen Shell TxD 2 RxD 3 GND 5 RTS 1 CTS 7 RTS 8 DSR 4 DTR 6 9 pin Female 25 pin Female Shell Only req if Shell Only req if screen screen RxD 3 RxD TxD 2 TxD GND 7 GND RTS 4 RTS STS 5 EIS DTR 20 DTR DSR 6 DSR nA A ON Table 33 correlates cable pinouts between the CoreBuilder 7000 and a modem interface Ethernet Cabling 121 Table 33 Cable Pinouts to a Modem Interface CoreBuilder 7000 Serial Port To Modem Port 9 pin Male 25 pin Male Screen Shell Shell Screen TxD 2 2 RxD RxD 3 3 TxD RTS 8 4 CTS CTS 7 5 RTS DSR 4 6 DTR GND 5 7 GND RTS 8 DCD DTR 6 20 DSR 122 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS ote H D D Seeeef TECHNICAL SUPPORT 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services This appendix describes these services Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication For the most recent information 3Com recommends that yo
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12. select Contents Click OK This section provides information about supporting documentation including CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents m Related Documents Documentation Road Map The CD ROM that comes with your system contains on line versions of the documents CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup Guide This guide describes how to install and setup a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Related Documents ABOUT THIS GUIDE CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide This guide explains how to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Operations Guide This guide contains a detailed explanation of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Switch theory of operation m Release Notes on separate CD ROM The release notes contain information about the latest software release The complete documentation for the CoreBuilder 7000 family is shown in Table 4 Table 4 CoreBuilder 7000 Documentation Document 3Com Part Number CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Operations Guide CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup Guide CoreBuilder 7OOOHD Switch Release Notes DMA3700 0AAA01 DOA3700 0AAA01 DUA3700 0BAAO5 Documentation related to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is presented in_Table 5 Table 5 Related
13. use EIA Standard RS 310C Racks Panels and Associated Equipment In countries other than the United States use IEC Standard 297 Dimensions of Panels and Racks The following are distribution rack requirements 108 APPENDIX C SITE REQUIREMENTS Use an open style 19 inch rack The rack styles shown in Figure 16 facilitate easy maintenance and provide excellent ventilation The rack should use the universal mounting rail hole pattern identified in IEC Standard 297 The rack should be made of steel The rack should support approximately 272 kilograms 600 pounds The rack should have adequate electrical grounding A distribution rack grounding kit may be used The rack should be attached to the wiring closet floor with 9 5 millimeters 3 8 inch lag screws or equivalent hardware The floor under the rack should be level within 5 millimeters 3 16 inch Use a floor leveling cement compound if necessary or bolt the racks to the floor Brace open racks if the channel thickness is less than 6 4 millimeters 1 4 inch Install equipment in the lower half of the equipment rack to avoid making the rack top too heavy eet te H D Seeeef CABLING REQUIREMENTS This appendix addresses many aspects of installing optical fiber cabling to support the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch environment It also deals with modem cables and Ethernet and control cables for management The following topics are covered a Insta
14. which defines the Physical Medium Dependent PMD layer of the ATM network Currently there are two approved PMD standards Multi mode Fiber MMF PMD which is defined in ANSI standard X 3 166 1992 and Single Mode Fiber SMF PMD which is defined in ANSI standard x 3 184 198x Caring for Fiber Optic Transceivers ATM Cabling 111 3Com supports multi mode fiber MMF PMD 62 5 125 um and Category one 1 single mode fiber short reach SMF PMD When deciding whether to use multi mode or single mode fiber determine the maximum interstation distance the distance from the CoreBuilder 7000 to any potential end station m f the maximum interstation distance is less than or equal to 2 kilometers 1 25 miles use multi mode fiber MMF PMD m H the maximum interstation distance is greater than 2 kilometers 1 25 miles and less than or equal to 14 4 kilometers 8 6 miles use single mode fiber short reach SMF PMD Fiber optic transceivers are sensitive optical devices that need careful handling The following information offers suggestions about caring for fiber optic cable Dirt on the Fiber Optic Lens If dirt collects on the fiber optic lens you may notice that the LED for an ATM port either does not light or lights yellow You may also notice degraded performance of that port as indicated by a decrease in the Link Error Rate LER estimate for that port To prevent dust from collecting on the fiber optic lens keep the d
15. 0 20 0 22 0 275 0 26 0 29 50 um 0 20 0 0 0 4 2 2 3 8 5 7 50 um 0 22 0 0 0 0 1 6 3 2 4 9 62 5 um 0 275 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 2 3 85 um 0 26 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 8 100 um 0 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Table 28 Typical Losses for Typical Connectors Cables and Splices Type of Insertion Loss SC connector 6 dB ST connector ceramic 6 dB ST connector plastic 1 0 dB ST connector stainless steel 7 dB 62 5 125 cable 1 0 to 3 0 dB maximum per km depending on cable quality nominal 2 0 dB 8 125 cable 5 dB km AT amp T Lightguide Bypass switch currently not 2 5 dB maximum available in single mode Fusion splice 1 to 3 dB depending on type used use 3 dB Example Suppose that a link consisting of one km of 62 5 125 fiber with a maximum attenuation rating of 1 75 dB km is transmitting into one km of 50 125 fiber with a maximum attenuation rating of 3 dB km The fibers are joined using a fusion splice rated at 0 3 dB and the link contains one in line ST connector rated at 0 6 dB The following calculation would arrive at the link loss attenuation value for this linked fiber 62 5um 50um splice STcon insertion Total link cable loss cable loss loss nector loss loss attenuation 1 km 1 75 1 km 3 0 3 dB 0 6 dB 2 2 dB 7 85 dB dB km dB km for mating unlike fiber types Verifying Modal Bandwidth Single Mode Fiber Standards ATM Cabling 115 Because the resulting value 7 85 does not exceed the maximum attenuati
16. 25 and Table 26 If unlike fibers are mated in the cable plant calculate insertion losses to see whether they exceed the maximum attenuation value allowed for a link as described in Table 27 and Table 28 Verify that the fiber s modal bandwidth is within an acceptable range for the length of the link as described on page 115 The following sections describe each of these steps and give examples Comparing Fiber to Specifications Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to those in the following tables If the fiber does not meet the specifications use a different fiber or contact 3Com s Technical Support The fiber you use must meet the specifications listed in Table 25 which describes the standard set forth in MMF PMD Table 26 describes 62 5 125 cable commonly sold as ATM Spec which meets all the requirements of the MMF PMD standard Table 25 Standard Multi mode Fiber Specification Specification Description Core 62 5 um diameter Cladding 125 um diameter nominal 122 um minimum 128 um maximum Numerical aperture 0 275 Maximum attenuation 11 dB 1dB allowed for reflection and dispersion penalties Modal bandwidth 500 MHz km Calculating Insertion Losses for Unlike Fibers ATM Cabling 113 Table 25 Standard Multi mode Fiber Specification continued Maximum distance between nodes 2 km Output power from transmitter 19 dB minimum 14 dB maximum Receive power 30 dB minimum sensitivity 14
17. Additionally when not in use the module should be stored in an antistatic bag Cover every empty slot with a faceplate to protect the system from dust or other foreign substances and to ensure proper system cooling Sch den am Ger t Um Sch den an ihrem CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATMFA 24 Cell Switching Module Schalter zu vermeiden folgen Sie diesen Vorsichtsma nahmen Wenn Sie Ersatzteile handhaben benutzen Sie immer ein Band am Handgelenk da gut geerdet ist Das hilft vermeiden da das Ersatzteil durch elektrostatische Entladung besch digt wird Dar ber hinaus sollte ein Modul wenn nicht benutzt in einem antistatischen Beutel aufbewahrt werden Verdecken Sie jeden leeren Schlitz mit einer Abdeckplatte um das System vor Staub oder anderen Fremdk rpern zu sch tzen und richtiges Abk hlen des Systems zu erreichen Dommage caus a l quipement Afin d viter d endommager le commutateur CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM SwitchFA 24 Cell Switching Module prendre les pr cautions suivantes Lors de la manipulation des pi ces de rechange 3Com recommande de toujours utiliser une bande attach e au poignet et reli e la terre Cela aidera viter que la pi ce ne soit endommag e par une d charge lectrostatique De plus lorsqu il n est pas utilis le module doit tre conserv dans un emballage antistatique Couvrir toute fente vide afin de prot ger le syst me de la poussi re ou d autres corps trang
18. Configuration parameters IP address slot IP address NMS address default gateway and subnet mask Enter values as appropriate These parameters support an NMS Network Management Station station which is connected to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch through its Ethernet port The following example shows a typical Admin VN Management Configuration Default values are displayed Admin VN Management Configuration Switch IP address 100 0 0 1 Slot 3 IP address 100 0 0 100 NMS eeleren ZoSo 255 10 Default Gateway 255 255 255 255 Subnet Mais k 027255 9 555 25 5 10 Confirmation Section This section prompts you to save all changed parameters and then prompts you to reboot the switch 72 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Accept Changes Note Change of some parameters will take effect now Prompt to Save changes Y N Y save changes Are you sure Y N y Saving the Saving NMS parameters switch Saving LE parameters Saving Network Prefix Saving resident LECS Address Saving active LECS Address Saving NNI parameters The switch new configuration has been saved Some changes will be effective only after reboot configuration Saving the edge device configuration Now applying the module in slot 4 Due to new VN configuration some saved static entries in slot 4 have been invalidated The new VN configuration in slot 4 ha
19. LANE redundancy in the first switch using the Transcend Backbone and Services Setup window and close the window when finished 6 Reboot the switch after one minute 7 Configure LANE redundancy in the second switch module using the 10 Transcend Backbone and Services Setup window and close the window when finished After one minute use the MIB browser to check the LECS order list and the Backbone and Services Setup window to check the LECS database Reboot the box Check the second switch using the MIB browser to check the LECS order list and the Backbone and Services Setup window to check the LECS database Preparatory Steps Carry out the following preparatory steps Install main and redundant switch modules in the switch module slot 1 and slot 2 respectively see Installing a Switch Module on page 32 Do not run the Integrated Fast Setup yet Each time the switch is rebooted during this procedure the cards change roles The main card becomes the redundant card and vice versa The main card can always be identified by its ACT LED flashing once every two seconds The ACT LED of the redundant card flashes at a lower rate Switch Module 37 2 Verify that at least one interface card of any type is installed in the CoreBuilder chassis in any interface card slots 3 6 Data is transferred between switch modules via a communications chip on an interface card 3 Verify that the Ethernet management ports in both switches are
20. MHz The same cable would have 500 MHz of bandwidth at 1 km A fiber cable with a bandwidth specification of 200 MHz km would have only 100 MHz of bandwidth at 2 km which would not support ATM In this case another type of fiber would be required The SMF PMD standard defines the requirements for an ATM cable plant to support a connection distance of up to 14 4 kilometers 8 6 miles of single mode fiber The cable plant includes all fiber optic components 116 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS Comparing Fiber to Specifications between any two communicating ATM devices and their connectors at each end To determine whether the cable plant complies with the SMF PMD standard do the following Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to standard specifications as described in Table 29 If you mix equipment supporting Category 1 and Category 2 verify the maximum attenuation between the equipment as described in Table 30 The following pages describe each of these steps and give examples Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to those in Table 29 If the fiber does not meet the specifications use a different fiber or contact 3Com Technical Support The single mode PMD specification SMF PMD defines two optical power categories Category 1 and Category 2 These categories refer to the optical power that must be launched into the fiber by the transmitter or detected by the receiver 3Com currently s
21. NOZSUCHSVNENOr Fast Ethernet lt 4 9 gt belongs to V zer T xx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 10 gt belongs to V Ag 2 xxx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 11 gt belongs to V le xxx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 12 gt belongs to V Web Fast Ethernet lt 4 13 gt belongs to V Nele Fast Ethernet lt 4 14 gt belongs to V Le Fast Ethernet lt 4 15 gt belongs to V De ee A Fast Ethernet lt 4 16 gt belongs to V Die et A Biebernet pore or EE ALG ake seele Duer WAN Ethernet port lt 5 2 gt belongs to V leg pt Ethernet port lt 5 3 gt belongs to V ee ee Fiehornetsr EE belongs io Vv ee Ethernet port lt 5 5 gt belongs to V C a eae Ethernet port lt 5 6 gt belongs to V C xx Note A new VN has been created EEN Ee Eescher WW aT AE Ethernet port lt 5 8 gt belongs to V Ee Ethernet port lt 5 9 gt belongs to V el ea Ethernet port lt 5 10 gt belongs to VN alae wal Hbhornete porte lt 5 all gt bcillongs Eet dek CSIs al Ethernet port lt 5 12 gt belongs to VN Kal 2 xxx Note no ports assigned to VN 10 ELAN elan2468_1 AFA Note NO Pores assagqnedy to INN fl eh GANS E ean lela xxx Note no ports assigned to VN 12 ELAN elan2222_2 x x Note no ports assigned to VN 13 ELAN elan3333_3 Integrated Fast Setup 71 Admin VN Management Configuration Section In this section you are prompted for the Admin VN Management
22. Upload Download This section discusses the configuration upload download facility and includes the following topics Configuration Upload Download a Organizing Configuration Files a Activating the Downloaded Configuration a Uploading the Configuration of a Card m Downloading the Configuration of a Card m Loading Software and Configuration Data by Utilities You can store upload the configuration of an installed card from its flash memory to an external disk and restore it download to the flash memory of the original card or to the flash memory of a different card of the same type at a later time You can initiate this operation only through the LMA and not via a SNMP management application like Transcend This feature lets you m Back up your switch configuration in case of switch failure a Transfer the configuration from one switch to another a Maintain various standard configuration templates which can be loaded according to requirement The configuration upload works for individual cards installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 either the active switch card or a CoreBuilder 7X00 Interface Card You select the card whose configuration you want to download or upload from a list of installed cards When the switch operates in single IP mode you can use this facility to upload the configuration of any of the installed cards through the LMA of the switch card When the switch is operating in multiple IP mode you can use this
23. a LAN connection is being established call cell cell delay variation cell loss ratio CoreBuilder 7000 CLP CLR collision connection connectionless communications GLOSSARY 131 An association between two or more users or between a user and a network entity that is established by the use of network capabilities This association may have zero or more connections An ATM Layer protocol data unit PDU characterized by fixed rather than variable length payloads A quantification of cell clumping for a connection The cell clumping CDV el is defined as the difference between a cell s expected reference arrival time c and its actual arrival time a The expected reference arrival time c of cell k of a specific connection is max ck 1 Tak T is the reciprocal of the negotiated peak cell rate In a network network element cell loss ratio is 1 x y where y is the number of cells that arrive in an interval at the ingress of the network network element and x is the number of these y cells that leave at the egress of the network network element The 3Com CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD switch is a high performance modular ATM switch Cell Loss Priority A bit in the ATM cell header indicating that if there is a need to discard a cell the cell with the CLP bit marked is to be discarded Cell Loss Ratio CLR is a negotiated QoS parameter and acceptable values are network specific The objective is to minimize
24. are recessed into the foam Lift the top foam off the device 5 Two persons are required for this step With each person grasping the hand hold of the sling with one hand and holding the side of the system with the other hand slowly pull the device out of the foam and place it where desired 22 CHAPTER 2 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS D Save the packaging in the event that you must return the CoreBuilder 7000 Family to 3Com or your distributor Taking Inventory The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch package should contain the items described in the following list Check these items against the packing slip Contact 3Com Technical Support at 1 800 992 2446 if any item Is missing a 1 CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch a 1 CD ROM entitled 3Com Publications On Line This CD ROM contains all documentation for the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Software Version 4 5 and other related products 1 CD ROM containing the software and Release Notes a 1 hardware kit including 1 pair of mounting brackets for distribution rack installation 10 screws M4 x 8 Phillips for mounting brackets a 4 rubber feet for table installation a 4screws M4 x 8 Phillips for rubber feet 1 or 2 power cord s 2 5 meters each 1 strain relief bracket per power cord 3 screws M3 x 8 Phillips Optional accessories that you ordered with your system may be shipped separately Check the packing slip for other items that you ordered INS
25. connected to the NMS station They can either be connected through a hub to the NMS station or through an Ethernet interface card in the same chassis such as the CoreBuilder 7400 High Density Ethernet ATM interface card to the NMS station During the procedure you will need to verify connectivity between the NMS station and the switch by pinging the switch module from the NMS station Connectivity between the switch module and its attached devices is established by a coldStart trap transmitted by the switch module when it boots The coldStart trap causes a device to learn the MAC address of the switch module However there are certain devices for example a Solaris station which will not learn a new MAC address for an IP when one already exists If you are using one of these devices as an NMS station and you are unable to ping the switch module try erasing the switch modules MAC address from the device s ARP table and ping again 4 Verify that the RS 232 terminal line is connected to the console port on the main switch module Procedure Execution 1 Reset the configuration of both switch modules by executing the CFGFRMAT BAT file supplied with your software To execute the CFGFRMAT BAT file proceed as follows a Perform the LMA command 1 SYS 3 LOA 3 LCL 1 to put the system in Load Mode Load b Reboot the switch using the LMA menu command 1 SYS 7 RBO The switch will reboot in debug mode c Transfer the RS 232 c
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27. facility to upload the configuration of the switch card only 76 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH D Uploading Selected Data Types Organizing Configuration Files You cannot upload or download configuration parameters to a switch card while it is installed as a redundant switch card You need to remove the card from the chassis install it in a different switch chassis as the active switch card and then perform the upload download operation as described below Afterwards return the card to its slot in the original chassis The CoreBuilder 7000 allows you to upload selected types of configuration data The types of configuration data you can upload depends on the card you selected For the switch card the types of configuration data you can upload are as follows a All Configuration Data a Platform Parameters m ATM Addresses PNNI Configuration m LANE Security m PVC Connections m LECS Topology m LECS Order List For a CoreBuilder 7X00 card the data types are as follows a Platform Parameters a Static The uploaded configuration files can be named using a naming convention of your choice Normally you will want to include information about the data type the card type and a date or other identifier in the file name For example you might use file names like cfg_7000_12jun98 and static_7600_1 When you download configuration data from the files on the disk to the card you designate the
28. minimize the intensity spread and duration of congestion Unspecified Bit Rate UBR is an ATM service category which does not specify traffic related service guarantees Specifically UBR does not include the notion of a per connection negotiated bandwidth No numerical commitments are made with respect to the cell loss ration experienced by a UBR connection or as to the cell transfer delay experienced by cells on the connection User Network Interface An interface point between ATM end users and a private ATM switch or between a private ATM switch and the public carrier ATM network defined by physical and protocol specifications per 140 GLOSSARY VBR VC vcc VO VP VP Tunneling VPI WAN ATM Forum UNI documents The standard adopted by the ATM Forum to define connections between users or end stations and a local switch Variable Bit Rate An ATM Forum defined service category which supports variable bit rate data traffic with average and peak traffic parameters Virtual Channel A communication channel that provides for the sequential unidirectional transport of ATM cells Virtual Channel Connection A concatenation of virtual channel links that extends between the points where the ATM service users access the ATM layer The points at which the ATM cell payload is passed to or received from the users of the ATM layer for processing signify the endpoints of a VCC VCCs are unidirectional Virtual Channel Ide
29. of Interface Module LEDs LED Color Description Source PWR Power Green DC power input active Hardware FAIL Red CPU failure Hardware CPU or Watchdog ACT Activity Yellow Should blink continuously when Software operational Table 12 Description of Interface Module LEDs for Each Port LED Color Description Source LINK STATUS Green ATM physical layer is connected and Software has no error FAIL Red ATM interface port test failure Software ACT Activity Yellow Reception and transmission of cells on Software ATM link should flash to indicate traffic DS 3 Status LEDs The DS 3 status LEDs are found on the front panel of the DS 3 piggy Table 13 lists the LEDs of the DS 3 piggy FERF Figure 11 DS 3 Status LEDs Table 13 DS 3 Status LEDs 4 Port Interface Module LEDs 53 LED Color Description LOS Green On There is a signal on Rx normal state Loss of sigra Off No signal on Rx problem with Rx FERF Yellow On FERF in incoming frames the peer reports Far End Rx Failure about its Rx problem signal Off No FERF in incoming frame AIS Blue On AIS signal is present for at least 5 sec the Alarm Indication peer reports about its problem Signal Off No AIS signal present for at least 5 sec normal state LOF Red On LOF is present for at least 5 sec problems Loss of Frame with Rx Off No LOF for at least 15 sec 54 CHAPTER 5 POWER ON CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SW
30. port to belong To end the sequence press Enter At the end of the section a list of the ELANs that were entered in the LE Client Configuration section but did not have ports assigned to them in this section is displayed Integrated Fast Setup 69 Table 16 lists the short cut characters you can use to move between sections of the Virtual Network Configuration procedure Table 16 Virtual Network Configuration Procedure Navigation Aids Type To perform G Jump to group G 5 Update all group items l Jump to item l kk Update all section items T Assign a VLT tag T The following shows a typical virtual network configuration 70 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Virtual Network Configuration Fast Ethernet lt 4 1 gt belongs to VN 1 17 1 lt Admin VN gt Fast Ethernet lt 4 2 gt belongs to V E Fast Ethernet lt 4 3 gt belongs to V fell ss xx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 4 gt belongs to V zer Ak xxx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 5 gt belongs to V AR xx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 6 gt belongs to V CU tyes ae Fast Ethernet lt 4 7 gt belongs to V AWSE S xx Note A new VN has been created Fast Ethernet lt 4 8 gt belongs to V S Fast Ethernet lt 4 9 gt belongs to V CEEI R E AAS
31. rack for installation Attach the mounting brackets onto the sides of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch using the mounting bracket screws M4 x 8 Phillips Determine whether or not the distribution rack has threaded holes If the holes are threaded see Mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch on page 28 If the holes are not threaded you must insert G clips To determine where to insert G clips locate the top of a universal mounting hole pattern on the left mounting rail In the universal rail pattern the spacing between holes is 1 2 inch 5 8 inch 5 8 inch and 1 2 inch To find the top of the pattern locate the midpoint between any two holes that are spaced half an inch apart Figure 2 shows the universal mounting hole pattern Distribution Rack Installation 27 Top of a universal mounting hole pattern 1 2 inch spacing 5 8 inch spacing Universal mounting hole pattern Piha 5 8 inch spacing 1 2 inch spacing Figure 2 Universal Mounting Hole Pattern From the top of the universal mounting hole pattern insert G clips in the holes designated for the unit model Repeat steps 3 and 4 for the right rail Ensure that you start on the same hole space You are now ready to mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch into the distribution rack 28 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch
32. screws You are now ready to connect cables to the appropriate ports of the module To replace individual daughter cards or to replace the entire interface module Disconnect the cables from the card s ports Ensure that there is a record of where the cables are attached so that you can correctly re connect them to the new card Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the card near the insert eject handles Grasp the insert eject handles of the card you want to replace and push them outward This ejects the card You may have to apply considerable force to the handles You will hear a click to indicate that the connections have separated and the card will slide slightly forward out of the CoreBuilder chassis If you are replacing the entire interface card remove the new card from its anti static bag Place the old card in the anti static bag and set it aside in a safe place Fan Tray To replace the fan tray Loosen the screws at the top and bottom of the fan tray 2 Pull the fan tray out of the chassis 3 Remove the new fan tray from its antistatic bag Place the old fan tray in the antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place 4 Orient the fan tray so its labelling is upright 5 Insert the new fan tray into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the slot and sliding it until it stops Tighten the fan tray s securing screws Connecting to Network Devices This section describ
33. the admin VLAN which is specified for the switch module will be automatically chosen for the other modules 58 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Setup Modes housed in the same CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis overriding any existing admin VLAN names The Integrated Fast Setup provides two setup modes the Full setup mode and the Switch setup mode Full Setup Mode The Full setup mode configures both the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and the installed interface cards It sets the required parameter values in all the installed interface cards The Full setup mode presents only the most critical parameters default values are assumed for the remaining parameters This method is recommended for most users especially for initial setup Only those systems that require specific parameter settings in one or more of the installed interface cards will require the Switch setup mode described in the next section Switch Setup Mode The Switch setup mode focuses only on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and its ATM ports The Switch setup mode allows you to retain special settings in the interface cards In this mode the installed interface card configurations cannot be changed If you want to alter the settings in an interface card use the Fast Setup of that interface card after you are finished using the Switch setup procedure Setup Mode Selection If one of the following cond
34. 4 STS Statis Reset counters per port ics M layer Stats per VPIVCI ics 9 ATR ATM layer reset counters 2 VCC Reset counters per VPI VCI 4 STS Statis 5 CTL 1 GET G 4 STS S 5 CTL 2 RES 4 STS Statis is Ow ics Control frames et Control frames ics ontrol frames Reset Control frames ics 6 SIG Signaling Description Displays statistical totals for the switch Displays the physical layer statistics for a specified port Resets physical statistics counters Displays the ATM layer sta port Provides information within ports istics for a specified on the capacity of traffic Resets the ATM layer counters for a specified port Displays the ATM layer statistics for a VPI VCI of a specified port Resets counters for an individual and every VPI VCI for a specified port Displays the control frames AALS layer statistics including protocol information for a specified port Resets AAL5 layer control statistics for a specified port Displays the signaling protocol statistics for a specified port Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 75 Table 17 Statistics Available Menu Option Path Description Reset Signaling Statistics 4 STS Statistics Resets the signaling counters for a specified port 10 SIR Signaling reset counters Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters Configuration
35. 4 Cell Switching Module follow these precautions m Do not lift the system without the assistance of another person A fully configured CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM SwitchFA 24 Cell Switching Module weighs 43 pounds 19 5 kg as shipped m Do not insert any metal objects such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry into an open slot when the system is powered on for example when you are installing or replacing a module This could cause burns or other bodily harm as well as system damage m CLASS 1 LED PRODUCT 3Com recommends that you do not look into the LED while it is powered on either with the naked eye or through any magnifying device Class 1 LED products include ATM Multimode Interface OC 3 OC 12 a 8 Port Board ATM Interface Module a 4 Port Board ATM Interface Module a CoreBuilder 7200F Interface Module a CoreBuilder 7600 Fx interface Interface Module m CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT 102 APPENDIX B SAFETY INFORMATION K rperliche Sch den Dommages corporels 3Com recommends that you do not look into the Laser while it is powered on either by the naked eye or through any magnifying device Class 1 laser products include ATM Single Mode Interface OC 3 OC12 a 8 Port Board ATM Interface Module a 4 Port Board ATM Interface Module a CoreBuilder 7800 Interface Module Um Schaden am K rper wie auch m glicherweise Sch den an Ihrem CoreBuilder 7000 ATM Schalter zu vermeiden folgen Sie diesen Vorsich
36. 6 Power Supply Specifications continued Efficiency Max power input W P S Heat Dissipation W Heat Dissipation BTU 40A DC Power Supply 76 295 71 1005 Table 24 CoreBuilder DC 3C37027 Power Supply Specifications Parameter Nominal output voltage V Output voltage range V Maximum output current A lt Minimum output current A a Maximum output power W Input voltage range V Input current range A Inrush current A Operating temperature Celsius Safety Efficiency Max power input W P S Heat Dissipation W Heat Dissipation BTU Channel 1 Channel 2 5 12 3 5 5 12 3 3 90 2 0 0 450 24 36 72 13 0A 48VDC 35A 48VDC 0 40 UL478 1950 CSA22 2 TUV EN60950 76 625 150 2123 n e Seeegef TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter explains how to troubleshoot specific problems you may encounter during power on and system operation It also shows how to perform related diagnostic tasks such as replacing fuses or cleaning fiber optic cables If you experience problems that are not addressed in this chapter contact 3Com Technical Support see Appendix E Solving Common Problems The following problems may arise while working with the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch If your problem does not appear on this list view relevant statistics and parameters using the Administration Console menus refer to the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide
37. A menu item 1 SYS 3 LOA 1 STS The download status is displayed as follows Load process completed successfully The status will be success only if all the files were successfully loaded In case of failure to load a file the load all process will be stopped without continuing to the next file a failure indication is displayed and the display status option will display the error message General Error occurred while loading The following commands allow you to use RS 232 batch file utilities to download and upload the executable software and the system configuration parameters for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch to an external disk via the RS 232 service port This ability allows you to easily restore the configuration to a switch which has failed or to configure a new switch with a standard configuration stored on disk The appropriate batch file is run via the RS 232 service port Table 18 shows the utilities and the batch file names Table 18 Utilities for Upload Download Utility Batch file name General flash utility fls_utl bat Format all configuration parameters groups in flash cfgfrmat bat memory according to the mapping of version 4 0 Upload all configuration parameters groups from the cfg_upld bat switch engine flash memory to PC file Download all configuration parameters groups from cfg_down bat PC file to the switch engine flash memory Upload a configuration parameter group from
38. CLR provided the end system adapts the traffic to the changing ATM layer transfer characteristics The Cell Loss Ratio is defined for a connection as Lost Cells Total Transmitted Cells Overlapping transmission of two or more nodes onto media All data is unusable An ATM connection consists of the concatenation of ATM Layer links in order to provide an end to end information transfer capability to access points A form of packet switching that relies on global addresses in each packet rather than on predefined virtual circuits 132 GLOSSARY connection oriented communications crankback CTD D database synchronization DCE DTE DTL E E 164 end system end station EFC A form of packet switching that requires a predefined circuit from source to destination to be established before data can be transferred A mechanism used by ATM networks when a connection setup request is blocked The path is rolled back to an intermediate node which attempts to discover another path to the final destination Cell Transfer Delay This is defined as the elapsed time between a cell exit event at measurement point 1 e g at the source UNI and the corresponding cell entry event at measurement point 2 e g the destination UNI for a particular connection The cell transfer delay between two points is the sum of the total inter ATM node transmission delay and the total ATM node processing delay PTSE information is fl
39. COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH information to the other ports slave ports For more information see Set and Save Clock Synchronization Mode on page 120 in the Management Guide At any time after configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch you can view the available statistics to see how the network is functioning For example you may want to display the general statistics for an overview of the network or the signalling statistics for protocol information on specific ports Table 17 lists the types of statistics available To view a specific statistic enter the menu path shown in the table For more information see the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Management Guide Table 17 Statistics Available Menu Option Display General Statistics Display Physical Layer Statistics Reset Statis Display ATM Layer Port Statistics Physical Layer ics Reset ATM Layer Port Statistics isplay ATM Layer VPI VCI atistics YO Reset ATM Layer VCI VPI istics WN DI AAL5 Control Statistics Reset AAL5 Layer Control Statistics Display Signaling Protocol Statistics Path 4 STS Statistics 1 GEN General switch stats 4 STS Statistics 2 PHY Physical layer 4 STS Statistics 8 PHR Phy layer reset counters 4 STS Statistics 3 ATM ATM layer 1 PRT Stats per port 4 STS Statistics 9 ATR ATM layer reset counters 1 PRT 4 STS Statis 3 ATM AT 2 VPC
40. Documentation Document CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet ATM Interface Card Installation and Administration Guide CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet ATM Interface Card Operation Guide CoreBuilder 7400 Ethernet ATM Interface Card User Guide CoreBuilder 7600 Fast Ethernet Interface Card User Guide 8 Port Board ATM Interface Card User Guide 622 Mbps ATM Interface Module User Guide 3Com Part Number DUA7200 0BAAO1 DUA7200 0AAA01 DUA7400 0AAA01 DUA7600 0AAA01 DUA3708 0AAA01 DUA3762 1AAA01 Documentation Road Map Table 5 Related Documentation continued Document Documentation 13 3Com Part Number DS 3 Interface Module Installation Guide FastBUS Boa SuperStack II Switch 2700 Operation Guide SuperStack II Switch 2700 Installation amp Setup Guide SuperStack II Switch 2700 Adminstration Guide ATMVvLAN Manager User Guide UNIX 4 22 ATMVvLAN Manager User Guide 97 Windows NT rd User Guide DIAOQODS 1AAA01 DUA37FB 1AAA01 DUA2700 OAAA02 DUA2700 0BAAO2 DUA2700 OCAA02 09 1046 002 09 1112 001 The following table helps you locate the information you need If you want to Read Learn about new features or corrections in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch software Learn about changes to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Get an overview of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Prepare your site for CoreBuilder 7000 family installation Learn about various configurations in which
41. E COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH 3 The LMA automatically prompts you to enter ATM addresses for the ports that you have specified as IISP These are ATM addresses of network devices that you want the IISP port to recognize for routing purposes They are placed in the routing table of the port You need to enter these addresses manually because the IISP protocol does not automatically recognize them You can enter more than one address press Enter to end the sequence of addresses AT ATM AT ATM AT 47 47 The following are addresses of ports you have defined as IISP You may enter more than one address per port When you have finished press lt Enter gt a a address for port lt 5 2 gt 19 bytes When less end with OOF OOROO ROOF 0 ORS CeO 0 ROOM 6 He TE ddress was set for port lt 5 2 gt address for port lt 5 2 gt 19 bytes When less end with OOO OROOZ OOF 0 0FS CeO ORO OR HEEN 0 00202141252 2210 0 ddress was set for port lt 5 2 gt address for port lt 5 2 gt 19 bytes When less end with 4 The LMA automatically prompts you for the NNI type of the ports that you have specified as IISP Specify the NNI type as User or Network The following is a profile of ports you have defined as Gateway Profile of port lt 5 2 gt U lt ser gt N lt etwork gt N 5 Repeat until you have specified all the IISP ports
42. EBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Migrating from E IISP to PNNI In order to migrate successfully to PNNI the network manager must review the network address scheme that will be used There are two possible approaches to implementing address change a Deriving a PNNI peer group ID and peer group level based on the E IISP addressing scheme See Chapter 3 in the Operations Guide for information on E IISP addressing m Changing the E IISP network prefixes to match the PNNI addressing scheme The gateway between E IISP and PNNI must be between the E IISP highest level and the PNNI gateway node REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH This chapter describes power supply redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch The operation of each redundant device is described For information on installing redundant devices see Chapter 4 For further information on switch redundancy see the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Operations Guide This chapter includes the following topic m Redundant Power Supply Redundant Power Supply Types of Power Supplies This section discusses the following topics Types of power supplies available m Power requirements of the CoreBuilder 7000 family switching and interface cards m Using redundant switching cards and redundant power supplies The CoreBuilder 7000 family supports three kinds of power supplies an AC unit rated at 90A and two DC units rated at 90A a
43. IABILITY DISCLAIMER TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW 3CO LIABILITY WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES AND LIMITS AFFECTED IF ANY REMEDY PROVIDED HEREIN imitation of incidental or consequential damag M ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY TORT INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL INDIRECT SPECIAL OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE OR PROFITS LOSS OF BUSINESS LOSS OF INFORMATION OR DATA OR OTHER FINANCIAL LOSS ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE INSTALLATION MAINTENANCE USE PERFORMANCE FAILURE OR NTERRUPTION OF ITS PRODUCTS EVEN IF 3COM OR ITS AUTHORIZED RESELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE ITS LIABILITY TO REPAIR REPLACEMENT OR REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID AT 3COM S OPTION THIS DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY FOR DAMAGES WILL NOT BE SHALL FAIL OF ITS ESSENTIAL PURPOSE Some countries states or provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of implied warranties or the es for certain products supplied to consumers or the limitation of liability for personal injury so the above limitations and exclusions may be limited in their application to you When the implied warranties are not allowed to be excluded in their entirety they will be limited to the duration of the applicable written warranty Th depending on local law is warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary GOVERNING LAW This Li
44. ITCH This chapter describes the initial configuration of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Using the terminal connected to the control port you log into the system and assign network addresses to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch This procedure enables the management of the site to recognize and communicate with the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch You also specify ATM connections between addresses using the ATM protocol you have selected The topics covered in this chapter include Logging in to the LMA a Integrated Fast Setup Additional Switch Configuration a Viewing Network Statistics a Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters a Upgrading from E IISP to PNNI Logging in to the When you boot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch the following LMA login screen appears u CoreBuilder 7000 ATM Backbone Switch Access level read write admin admin Password 56 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Integrated Fast To log in to the LMA Enter your access level default is admin Enter your password After a successful login the LMA Main Menu is displayed as shown in Figure 12 CB7000 switch module Main Menu SYS Pilatrormzeontig Lan Emulation gt CON Connections gt SUSE EE E DEE DIA Testing amp Diagnostics gt FTR ATM features LOGS begout VER Version este Pest Setup Wop Kooy SF Kony O
45. M dBM dB KM Specification 4 Port 8 Port MM 1300 19 30 11 2 HP HFBR 5205 OC 3 MM 4 Port 8 Port SM 1300 15 33 18 15 SDX 1155B OC 3 SM CoreBuilder MM 1300 19 30 11 2 HP HFBR 5205 7201 ATM port 46 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Table 8 Power Budget for Various 3Com Products continued Min TX Receiver Mode O Pwr Sens Budget Distance Product nm dBM dBM dB KM Specification CoreBuilder SM 1300 15 33 18 15 SDX 1155B 7201 ATM port CoreBuilder MM 820 7 6 15 1 7 5 HP HFBR 2416TC 7200F Ethernet HP HFBR 1414T CoreBuilder SM N A 7200F Ethernet CoreBuilder MM 1300 19 31 12 HP HFBR 5103 7600FX CoreBuilder SM N A 7600FX OC 12 MM 1300 19 26 7 0 8 HP HFBR 5208 OC 12 SM 15 28 13 15 HP SDX 1622 Connecting the Control Terminal Connecting to the Ethernet Port The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch can be configured via the LMA using the Administration Console terminal VT100 or terminal emulator Windows To connect a terminal to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch control port Prepare an RS 232 shielded cable 9 pin to 9 pin or 9 pin to 25 pin as dictated by the terminal you wish to use Configure the terminal 19200 baud 8 data bits 1 stop bit no parity xon xoff flow control Push the DCE side of the cable onto the Control port of the switch module and screw it into place Connect the other end of the cable to the terminal I
46. TALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH This chapter contains instructions for installing the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch on a table top or in a distribution rack and making the necessary hardware connections The topics covered in this chapter include a Safety Precautions m Preparation a Table Top Installation a Distribution Rack Installation Safety Precautions Read the following safety precautions carefully to reduce the risk of electric shock and fire m All servicing should be undertaken ONLY by qualified service personnel There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit m The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch internal power supply provides for automatic selection of either 100 120 VAC or 200 240 VAC 60 50 Hz as indicated on the safety label adjacent to the power inlet ENSURE that the available voltage supply at the mains is within one of these two ranges a DO NOT operate the unit in a location where the maximum ambient temperature exceeds 40 degrees C m Ensure that the chassis ventilation openings in the unit are NOT BLOCKED a DO NOT plug in turn on or attempt to operate an obviously damaged unit m Unplug the power supply cord from the wall socket BEFORE attempting to remove and or replace the power supply 24 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH The system has a redundant power supply option Disconnecting one power supply cord disconnects one power supp
47. TM layer service category for which the limiting ATM layer transfer characteristics provided by the network may change subsequent to connection establishment A string of 0 or more bits up to a maximum of 152 bits that is the lead portion of one or more ATM addresses Authority and Format Identifier This identifier is part of the network level address header Common information such as the name of the group but not the individual members A generalized list which contains the summary of the reachable addresses for its group A number assigned to an outside link by the border nodes at the ends of the outside link The same number is associated with all uplinks and induced uplinks associated with the outside link In the parent and all higher level peer group all uplinks with the same aggregation token are aggregated An ABR service parameter ACR is the current rate in cells sec at which a source is allowed to send A mechanism that supports the use of a new path after an attempt to set up a connection along a previously selected path fails The ability to allow an application to request a P2P connection over a single ATM end system that is part of an ATM group Application Program Interface API is a programmatic interface used for interprogram communications or for interfacing between protocol layers 130 GLOSSARY ATM ATM Adaptation Layer AAL ATM Address ATM Forum ATM Layer ATM Member backbone border node
48. You can also contact 3Com Technical Support Also be sure to read through the release notes Table 13 Recommended Action for Common Problems Problem Recommended Action Terminal does not show anything If the control terminal is physically connected to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch but does not load the Administration Console Menus verify that your terminal setup matches the specifications see Connecting the Control Terminal on page 46 Also make sure your cable is configured as DCE see Ethernet Cabling on page 118 Port cables do not work If the cables attached to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch interface ports do not work check that the connectors are firmly snapped in place Also make sure that each wire connects to Rx on one end and Tx on the other ACT LED not blinking When the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is activated the switch module and interface cards ACT LEDs should be blinking If not verify that the switch module and interface cards are properly inserted Make sure that the control terminal is connected to the control port correctly as an incorrect connection of this cable sometimes results in the inability of the system to function properly 94 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 13 Recommended Action for Common Problems continued Problem Recommended Action Interface Card fails If one of the interface cards fails use the Initialize Interface INI option i
49. able to the service port of the main switch module d From a DOS window on the LMA terminal execute gt cfgfrmat com speed where com is the communications port you are using and speed is 115200 for a CoreBuilder 7OOOHD switch module and 57600 for a CoreBuilder 7000 switch module CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES 10 11 12 e Transfer the RS 232 cable to the service port of the redundant switch module f Repeat step d g Transfer the RS 232 cable to the console port of the main switch module Hardware Redundancy Setup Set up the main switch module using the Integrated Fast Setup see Integrated Fast Setup on page 56 Do not reboot the switch from the Integrated Fast Setup procedure answer no to the prompt The main menu appears Wait for one minute to allow the configuration data to transfer from the main switch module to the redundant switch module Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence 1 SYS 7 RBO This causes the configuration data to be recorded in flash memory and also causes the redundant switch module to become the main switch module After the switch reboots answer no to the prompt Do you wish to erase the setup parameters Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure as in step 2 to verify that the setup parameters have been transferred correctly to the second switch the Integrated Fast Setup procedure now displays the setup parameters r
50. ach data type Loading file name switch cfg 24_7_cfg 1 file type Box Profile Load process of file type Box Profile completed successfully 7 Verify the success status of the upload by the LMA menu item 1 SYS 3 LOA 1 STS The upload status is displayed as follows Load process completed successfully The status will be success only if all the files were successfully loaded In case of failure to load a file the load all process will be stopped without continuing to the next file a failure indication is displayed and the display status option displays the error message General Error occurred while loading Loading a Single Configuration Data Type If you want to upload a single data type instead of the entire configuration proceed as follows from step 3 3 Select File type 2 4 Server IP address 100 0 0 111 5 Name of file to be uploaded switch cfg box_prof cfg Downloading the Configuration of a Card no u P UW Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 79 For loading a single item you can enter a full file name Start upload to 100 0 0 111 file name switch cfg box_prof cfg Box Profile Y N y Load process started Loading the Other Data Type The Other item allows you to specify a file type by code number This option is relevant to configuration data items in the CoreBuilder 7X00 cards and are specified in the Release Notes for those products the c
51. age of each document and in Table 4 a Page Number if appropriate Year 2000 Compliance For information on Year 2000 compliance and 3Com products visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web page http www 3com com products yr2000 html OVERVIEW This chapter contains an overview of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches including CoreBuilder 7000 Family Component Summary Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Troubleshooting For an overview of the operation of the switch see Chapter 1 in the Management Guide 16 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW CoreBuilder 7000 Family CoreBuilder 7000 Switch CoreBuilder 7000HD Switch The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches are modular high performance ATM switches designed to increase the capacity and manageability of enterprise networks The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches allow you to scale your network performance to extremely high levels as your network grows and evolves The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches include the CoreBuilder 7000 ATM switch and the CoreBuilder 7OOOHD High Density ATM switch The CoreBuilder 7000 switch includes all the features and flexibility necessary to handle a range of needs on both the ATM backbone and the ATM network boundary The CoreBuilder 7000 switch provides a backbone solution for small and medium size networks and is a mod
52. ards installed in the chassis Normally the values for typical power consumption can be used in the calculation Table 20 shows the typical power consumption values for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switching cards and interface cards Table 20 Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards Typical Power 3Com Consumption Component Description Number Amp CoreBuilder Kit and Switching Card CoreBuilder 7000 Kit one switching card and 3C37000 6 3 one power supply CoreBuilder 7000 Redundant Switching Cardt 3C37016 6 3 CoreBuilder 7000HD Kit one switching card and 3C37001 8 1 one power supply Redundant Power Supply 87 Table 20 Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards CoreBuilder 7OOOHD Redundant Switching Card 3C37032 8 1 4 port and 8 port ATM Interface Cards CoreBuilder 7000 4 port ATM interface card with 3C37052 5 4 40C 3c multimode fiber interfaces CoreBuilder 7OOOHD 8 port interface card with 3C37152 6 3 a 40C 3 multimode ATM interfaces installed 4 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied CoreBuilder 7OOOHD 8 port interface card with 3C37158 11 7 8 OC 3 multimode ATM interfaces installed CoreBuilder 7OOOHD 8 port interface card with 3C37152 19 0 a 40C 3 multimode ATM interfaces 2622 ATM interfaces ATM Physical Modules CoreBuilder 7000 622 OC 12 MM Physical 3C37080 5 0 Module CoreBuilder 7000 622 OC 12 SM Physical 3C37081 5 0 Modu
53. ata by Utilities 81 Running a Batch File 82 Returning to OperationalMode 82 Upgrading from E IISP to PNNI 83 PNNI in E ISP 83 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Redundant Power Supply 85 Types of Power Supplies 85 Power Supply Operation 86 Calculating the Power Consumption of CoreBuilder Switch 86 Required Power Supply for Various CoreBuilder Installations 89 Providing Redundancy for Various Power Loads 90 Power Supply Specifications 91 TROUBLESHOOTING Solving Common Problems 93 Power Supply Troubleshooting 94 Related Diagnostic Procedures 95 ATM SwitcH FA 24 CELL SWITCHING MODULE SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY INFORMATION Bodily Harm 101 K rperliche Sch den 102 Dommages corporels 102 Equipment Damage 102 Sch den am Ger t 103 Dommage caus a l quipement 103 SITE REQUIREMENTS Environmental and Safety Requirements 105 Protective Grounding 105 Environmental Specifications 105 Thermal Recommendations 106 General Recommendations 106 Power and Heat Specifications 106 Wiring Closet Considerations 106 Distribution Rack Requirements 107 Mechanical Requirements 107 CABLING REQUIREMENTS Installing New Cabling 109 Cable Labeling and Record Keeping 109 ATM Cabling 110 Caring for Fiber Optic Transceivers 111 Multi mode Fiber Standards 112 Calculating Insertion Losses for Unlike Fibers 113 Verifying Modal Bandwidth 115 Single Mode Fiber Standards 115 Comparing Fiber to Specification
54. ation in Table 21 In all installations that do not include multiple CB7600 cards both redundant switch cards and redundant power supplies can be installed Power Supply Specifications 90A AC Power Supply Table 22 CoreBuilder 7000 3C37010A Enhanced Power Supply Specifications Parameter Nominal output voltage V Output voltage range V Maximum output current A Minimum output current A Maximum output power W Input voltage range V Input current range A Inrush current A Frequency Hz Operating temperature Celsius Safety Efficiency Max power input W P S Heat Dissipation W Heat Dissipation BTU 40A DC Power Supply Redundant Power Supply 91 Channel 1 Channel 2 5 12 5 5 12 3 90 2 0 0 450 24 85 265 6 8A 100VAC 3 4A 200VAC 25A 100VAC 50A 200VAC 47 63 10 40 UL1950 EN60950 75 632 158 2156 Table 23 CoreBuilder DC 3C37026 Power Supply Specifications Parameter Nominal output voltage V Output voltage range V Maximum output current A lt Minimum output current A a Maximum output power W Input voltage range V Input current range A Inrush current A Operating temperature Celsius Safety Channel 1 Channel 2 5 12 5 5 12 3 40 2 0 0 200 24 36 72 6 2A 48VDC 30A 48VDC 0 40 UL478 1950 CSA22 2 TUV EN60950 CHAPTER 7 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Table 23 CoreBuilder DC 3C3702
55. ation from multiple connections into one connection An address that matches one of a given node s summary addresses A node that is directly connected to a particular node via a logical link Network Management System An entity that implements functions at the Network Management Layer It may also include Element Management Layer functions A Network Management System may manage one or more other Network Management Systems Network to Network Interface The interface between two network nodes A term for eight 8 bits that is sometimes used interchangeably with byte Open Shortest Path First A link state routing algorithm that is used to calculate routes based on the number of routers transmission speed delays and route cost A link to an outside node A cell that contains ATM LM information It does not form part of the upper layer information transfer out of band P peer group peer group leader physical link PNNI Routing Control Channel PNNI peer group point to multipoint call point to point call Protocol Data Unit PDU PTSE PVC Q Qos GLOSSARY 137 Transmission of auxiliary information e g management messages over a medium other than that used by the system users A set of logical nodes which are grouped for purposes of creating a routing hierarchy PTSEs are exchanged among all members of the group A node which has been elected to perform some of the functions ass
56. card by its slot number The slot can contain the original card from which the data was uploaded or it can contain another card of the same type If you try to download configuration data which was uploaded from one type of card type to another type of card an appropriate error message is issued Activating the Downloaded Configuration AN Uploading the Configuration of a Card Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 77 When the configuration files are downloaded into flash memory they overwrite the previous information The new parameters are not activated immediately but rather after the next reboot when they are read from the flash memory The CoreBuilder 7000 assumes that the user wants to reboot the switch as soon as possible to activate the new configuration parameters Therefore subsequent to a configuration download all LMA and SNMP set operations are blocked until the next reboot except for the configuration upload download and reboot operations It is recommended therefore to perform a configuration download only when you are ready to reboot and activate the new parameters Cards should not be hot swapped after a configuration download until after the next reboot To store upload the configuration of a card installed in the CoreBuilder chassis from flash memory to disk first make sure that the switch is connected to the THP server and that it is in single IP mode and then perform the followin
57. cation of specific information in this guide Table 1 Information in this Guide If you are looking for Turn to An overview of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and Chapter 1 components Instructions for unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Chapter 2 switch Information about installing your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM Chapter 3 switch How to install and hot swap modules and cards and connect Chapter 4 cables The system power up procedure and initial system checks Chapter 5 10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE Table 1 Information in this Guide continued How to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Chapter6 How to use the Fast Setup procedure Chapter 6 Installing a redundant power supply Chapter 7 Installing a redundant switching module Chapter 7 How to troubleshoot your system Chapter 8 Hardware and protocol specifications Appendix A Safety information Appendix B Site Requirements Appendix C Cabling requirements Appendix D Getting technical support Appendix E Conventions Table 2 and Table 3 list conventions that are used throughout this guide Table 2 Notice Icons Icon Notice Type Description Information note Information that describes important features or instructions Caution Information that alerts you to potential loss of data or IN potential damage to an application system or device h Warning Information that alerts you to potential personal injury Table 3 Text Conventions Conv
58. d troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 3Com Facts using your Touch Tone telephone 1 408 727 7021 If you require additional assistance contact your network supplier Many suppliers are authorized 3Com service partners who are qualified to provide a variety of services including network planning installation hardware maintenance application training and support services When you contact your network supplier for assistance have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number a A list of system hardware and software including revision levels m Diagnostic error messages a Details about recent configuration changes if applicable If you are unable to contact your network supplier see the following section on how to contact 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier 3Com offers technical telephone support services To find out more about your support options call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you 126 APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SUPPORT When you contact 3Com for assistance have the following information ready m Product model name part number and serial number a A list of system hardware and software including revision levels m Diagnostic error messages a Details about recent configuration changes if applicable Here is a lis
59. dB maximum sensitivity Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induced by other components such as connectors splices and the mating of unlike fiber types Although some 2 km cable plants have a total attenuation of less than 11 0 dB the 2 km interstation distance must be maintained to comply with modal bandwidth requirements Table 26 Alternate Multi mode Fiber Types Core um Cladding um Numerical Aperture 50 125 0 20 50 125 0 22 85 125 0 28 100 140 0 29 If unlike fibers are mated in the cable plant calculate insertion losses to be certain that the cable plant does not exceed the maximum attenuation value listed in Table 25 To calculate the insertion loss consider the types of fiber in the cable plant and the connectors or splices used to join them Compare the result to the maximum attenuation value listed in Table 25 If the result is greater than the value in the table use only like fibers in the cable plant Refer to Table 27 for the insertion losses of the fibers themselves Use Table 28 which lists the losses for connectors cables and splices if the specifications for these components are not available Use Table 27 for fiber to fiber connections only not for power launched from a transmitter 114 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS Table 27 Insertion Losses for Mating Unlike Fiber Types Transmitting Fiber Receiving Numerical Fiber Size Aperture 50um 50um 62 5 um 8um 100 um
60. e Control port 10BASE T Status Service Status Control Status Figure 9 Switching Module LEDs Table 9 CoreBuilder System States 10BASE T Service Port Control Power Fail Activity Status Status Terminal Status System State green red yellow green green green Power on On Off On On Flashing Flashing Normal operation On Off Flashing On On On Hardware fault On On Off Off Off Off Software faut On Off Notflashing Undetermined Undetermined Undetermined No power to unit Off Off Off Off Off Off The following table also provides information about the LED display of system states but is organized by system status LED Table 10 Description of Switching Module LEDs LED Color Description Source PWR Power Green DC power input active Hardware ACT Activity Yellow Should blink continuously when Software operational FAIL Red CPU failure Hardware CPU or Watchdog 10BASE T Green 10BASE T link OK The Ethernet link is Hardware STATUS active Ethernet controller System Power on 51 Table 10 Description of Switching Module LEDs continued SERVICE PORT Green RS232 service port link OK should be Software STATUS blinking during power on CONTROL Green RS232 control terminal port link OK Software TERMINAL should be blinking during power on STATUS System Power on Software Loading and Diagnostics Indicators This section describes the stages of system power on of the CoreBuilder 7000 fam
61. e Network Management Station NMS based LANE redundancy setup 38 node level 62 O OC 3 multi mode fiber link daughter card 41 online technical services 123 operational mode 82 optical interface connection 45 organizing configuration files 76 output power 113 overloading 86 P peer group 62 physical dimensions 97 physical layer statistics 74 Physical Medium Dependent layer multi mode fiber 110 single mode fiber 110 pinouts for serial port 119 plugging in the unit 48 PMD see Physical Medium Dependent layer PNNI 61 interface type 65 level indicator 135 node level 62 parameter section 62 Routing Control Channel RCC 137 upgrading from E IISP 83 port cables troubleshooting 93 port interface card LEDs 52 power consumption 4 port interface card 87 8 port interface card 87 ATM physical modules 87 calculating 86 CoreBuilder 720X Ethernet ATM interface cards 87 power cord 47 power on diagnostics 51 software loading 51 power requirements 85 106 power supply general 17 hot swapping 31 installing 30 operation 86 redundant 85 90 98 required 89 specifications 91 98 troubleshooting 94 types 85 protective grounding 105 PVC configuring 73 R rack preparation amp installation 26 redundancy switch module hardware 35 switching module 34 verifying LANE setup 39 redundant switch card 19 redundant power supply 85 90 98 hot swapping 31 related documentation 12 requirements cabling 109 cabling con
62. e cards is viewed as an integrated unit The advantage of this point of view is its simplicity it is not necessary to remember in which slot each interface card is installed or even which type of interface card is installed Attention is focussed on configuring the ports of the chassis The procedure automatically determines the ports that are available in the chassis and presents them by type Ethernet Fast Ethernet ATM for configuration The port location is displayed by the notation lt slot port gt For example lt 3 1 gt refers to slot 3 port 1 Chassis wide VLANs With the Integrated Fast Setup Virtual LANs VLANs can be created across the entire chassis VLANs are set up in two stages First in the LE Client section a number of potential VLANs are created according to the requirement of the network Next in the Virtual Network Configuration section the potential VLANs become actual VLANs by having ports assigned to them You need to define an administration admin VLAN to maintain SNMP connectivity to each device in the network Using the Integrated Fast Setup you define one admin VLAN for the chassis there is no need to define separate admin VLANs for each interface card Note that from software version 3 5 on the admin VLAN can now be called by any other name providing the same name is used consistently in the CB7000 and in all installed CB7X00 interface cards When using the Integrated Fast Setup the name for
63. eband LANs in use The name assigned an ELAN Emulated Local Area Network End System Identifier This identifier distinguishes multiple nodes at the same level in case the lower peer group is partitioned Clock that comes through an RX channel into an on board port The on board port that supplies the external synchronization clock which is distributed to all other on board 8 port ports Only a single port of this type can exist in a box Only on board ports can function as an external clock source port This is an advertising mechanism in PNNI and ensures that each node maintains an identical topology database An address that does not match any of a given node s summary addresses A link between two logical nodes that belong to the same peer group Protocol control information located at the beginning of a protocol data unit Header Error Control Using the fifth octet in the ATM cell header ATM equipment may check for an error and correct the contents of the header The check character is calculated using a CRC algorithm allowing a single bit error in the header to be corrected or multiple errors to be detected A type of PNNI routing packet that is exchanged between neighboring logical nodes IEEE standard for Ethernet local area networks 134 GLOSSARY IEEE 802 1D IFC Communications in band interface card internal clock IP IP address LAN LANE LE LEC LEC ID IEEE standard for bridging
64. ed 2 Network Prefix Set Network Prefix for CoreBuilder 7000 3 PNNI Parameter Set the PNNI node level for the PNNI protocol Version 4 5 extended only 4 LE Parameters Set LE Parameters for CoreBuilder 7000 LECS and LES states 5 LECS Address Set resident active LECS address for CoreBuilder 7000 FastBUS Configuration Configure the FastBUS card if installed Interface Type Set the interface type port parameters for CoreBuilder 7000 8 LE Client Configuration Define potential VLANs by assigning names to ELANs Exit this section by pressing Enter only 9 Virtual Network Assign chassis ports to potential VLANs Configuration 10 Admin VN Management Set up admin VLAN in all modules including Configuration setting IP address 11 Confirmation Confirm setup 60 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Entering Data Navigation Aids Integrated Fast Setup Operation D The Integrated Fast Setup procedure runs sequentially through the relevant data for all of the sections displaying a prompt for each data item and a default value If you want to change the default enter the desired value in place of the default If you want to accept the default press Enter Default Parameter Values The default parameter value displayed at the prompt is the value stored in flash memory In case there is no value in flash memory the factory default value is displayed Table 15 lists the short cut characters you can use to
65. ed by other components such as connectors splices and the mating of unlike fiber types Category 2 based on FDDI information no ATM specific information yet 118 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS Verifying Maximum Attenuation for Mixed Fibers DS 3 Coax Cables If you mix Category 1 and Category 2 receivers and transmitters use Table 30 to verify the maximum attenuation for each possible combination Table 30 Acceptable Cable Plants for Combination of Categories 1 and 2 Minimum Loss Maximum Output Category Input Category dB Attenuation dB 1 1 0 0 10 0 1 2 1 0 16 0 2 1 14 0 26 0 2 2 15 0 32 0 This combination is dispersion limited rather than loss limited The expected maximum length is approximately 35 km Example If a Category 2 transmitter is outputting to a Category 1 receiver the maximum attenuation is 26 0 Connect the CoreBuilder 7000 DS 3 interface by a 75 Ohm coaxial cable that complies with DS 3 standards The maximum cable length is 450 feet To connect the DS 3 interface Prepare two coax cables one for Tx and one for Rx You may want to mark the ends of the cables to identify them easily Connect both cables to the DS 3 BNC connectors on the CoreBuilder interface Make sure to connect Rx and Tx cables according to what is indicated on the interface front panel Connect the two cables at the other end according to the opposite of the first connection Rx to Tx and Tx to Rx Ether
66. edundancy setting up 34 switching module LEDs 50 description 50 system power on 49 preparation for installation 26 system state hardware fault 50 normal operation 50 power up 50 software fault 50 table top installation 25 taking inventory 22 technical support 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 123 3Com URL 123 bulletin board service 124 fax service 125 network suppliers 125 product repair 127 temperature operating 97 106 specifications 105 storage 97 wiring closet 106 thermal recommendations 106 thermal rating 97 transceiver see fiber optic transceiver transmitting fiber 114 troubleshooting control terminal 93 fans 94 95 general 93 interface card 94 port cables 93 power supply 94 typical insertion losses 114 U UNI changing version 73 interface type 65 universal mounting hole pattern 27 unpacking general 21 taking inventory 22 uploading configuration data 75 77 configuration data type 79 selected data types 76 single configuration data type 78 URL 123 utilities RS 232 batch file 81 V ventilation wiring closet 106 verifying maximum attenuation for mixed fibers 118 modal bandwidth 115 setup 39 virtual LAN chassis wide 57 configuring 68 vorsichtsma nahmen 24 W wiring closet considerations 106 temperature 106 ventilation 106 World Wide Web WWW 123 3Com Corporation LIMITED WARRANTY The duration of the warranty for the CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD Chassis and Switch Engine is Enha
67. ention Description Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen Syntax The word syntax means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and then supply the appropriate values for the placeholders that appear in angle brackets Example To enable RIPIP use the following syntax SETDefault lt port gt RIPIP CONTrol Listen In this example you must supply a port number for lt port gt Documentation CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents Documentation 11 Table 3 Text Conventions continued Convention Description Commands The word command means that you must enter the command exactly as shown and then press Return or Enter Commands appear in bold Example To remove the IP address enter the following command SETDefault 0 IP NETaddr 0 0 0 0 The words enter and type When you see the word enter in this guide you must type something and then press Return or Enter Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says type Keyboard key names If you must press two or more keys simultaneously the key names are linked with a plus sign Example Press Ctrl Alt Del Words in italics Italics are used to Emphasize a point m Denote a new term at the place where it is defined in the text m Identify menu names menu commands and software button names Examples From the Help menu
68. ers et d assurer un refroissement correct du syst me 104 APPENDIX B SAFETY INFORMATION oe fee H D Seeeef SITE REQUIREMENTS This appendix addresses the various requirements to be met when preparing the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch site This includes the following elements m Performing all necessary planning ordering installing and maintenance a When required contacting the appropriate facilities manager for assistance a Ensuring that all building and electrical code requirements national state and local are met Environmental and Safety Requirements Protective Grounding Environmental Specifications This section includes environmental and safety requirements are applicable to the installation of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch For your safety and to ensure optimum performance of the system verify that all protective grounding requirements have been met in accordance with the applicable national state and local electrical codes You must also verify that you have properly grounded the distribution rack This is normally done with a distribution rack grounding kit and a ground conductor that is carried back to earth or to another suitable building ground Proper distribution rack grounding will ensure that voltages induced into wiring by lightning or other disturbances are directed to ground For the system to operate properly the following environmental conditions should
69. es how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch to different types of network devices Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface Connecting to Network Devices 45 Four types of connections are required Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface Connecting the Control Terminal Connecting to the Ethernet Port Connecting to the Power Source To connect a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch port to another CoreBuilder unit to a LinkSwitch 2700 ATMLink adapter or to any device with an ATM optical interface Prepare an optical cable Tx Rx You may want to mark the ends of the cable so you can identify them Snap the cable into a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch port in one of the interface modules Snap the other end of the cable into the selected optical interface of the other ATM device Make sure that each wire connects to Rx on one end and Tx on the other Repeat steps 1 3 for all ATM port connections to the CoreBuilder Perform steps 1 4 above when connecting a DS 3 coax cable set Rx and Tx Fiber Optic Power Budget of 3Com Products Table 8 shows the power budget of various 3Com products Use this table when you calculate the length of fiber optic cable you need to connect to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch See fiber optic cable manufacturers data for more information Table 8 Power Budget for Various 3Com Products Min TX Receiver Mode O Pwr Sens Budget Distance Product nm dB
70. es pi ces inutilis es couvertes 96 CHAPTER 8 TROUBLESHOOTING A oe ee H D Seeeef ATM SwitcH FA 24 CELL SWITCHING MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Physical Dimensions Height 38 8 cm 15 3 in Width 3 81 cm 1 5 in Depth 32 7 cm 12 8 in Weight 1 7 kg 3 74 Ib Environmental Requirements Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Temperature Storage Humidity Thermal Rating 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 10 to 90 relative humidity non condensing 20 to 75 C 4 to 167 F 95 maximum relative humidity non condensing 505 watts maximum 1724 BTU hour maximum Safety Agency Certifications Designed to Comply with AC Protection UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 1950 EN 60950 IEC 825 1 825 2 PCB UL 94V 0 PCB ANSI IPC RB 276 class 2 VDE 0871 part 2 class A EN 55022 20 amp circuit breaker Electromagnetic Compatibility Meets FCC part 15 Subparagraph B Class A limits Directive complied with EMC 89 336 EEC as amended by 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC Emission EN50081 1 EN55022 Immunity EM50082 1 IEC801 2 3 4 98 APPENDIX A ATM SwitcH FA 24 CELL SWITCHING MODULE SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply AC Line Frequency Input Voltage Options Current Rating Redundancy optional 47 to 63 Hz 110 220 Volt Auto selectable 5 2 8 amps typical dual power supplies Standards supported SNMP MIB Il RFC 1213 AToM MIB RFC 1695 AToM 2 Circuit Statistics
71. esident LECS If you enter 1 the resident LES will be enabled automatically and no further prompt will be displayed If you enter 0 the LES state prompt will be displayed 2 Atthe LES state prompt enter 1 to enable the resident LES or enter o to disable the resident LES The following example shows a typical LAN Emulation configuration LE parameters Resident LECS state 1 Enable 0 Disable 0 LES state 1 Enable 0 Disable 1 LECS Address Section This section prompts you for the ATM address of the LECS Enter the complete LECS address the network prefix is identical to the network prefix of the switch The following example shows a typical LECS Address configuration Integrated Fast Setup 63 LECS Address ECS addr 47 00 00 00 00 00 3c 00 00 a0 00 00 00 00 a0 3e 00 00 01 00 D In PNNI mode this section is not relevant and an appropriate message is displayed FastBUS Configuration Section This section prompts you to configure the FastBUS module If no FastBUS module is installed this section is skipped by the Integrated Fast Setup To configure the FastBUS At the prompt enter 1 to enable the FastBUS module or enter o to disable it At the prompt enter a number in the range 1 4 to select the capacity of Bank 1 from the list of four possibilities Options 1 6 10MB s 2 3 20MB s 3 2 30MB s 4 1 60MB s The factory default is 4 Your choice is displayed 3 A
72. esident in the second switch module Press Enter repeatedly to verify these parameters do not enter new values Verify that the ELAN names in the LECS database are identical in both switch modules Use menu item 2 LEM 1 LCS 5 LNT to check that the LECS database of the second switch includes the ELAN name of the first switch For example Elan6666_0 Elan6666_15 NMS Based LANE Redundancy Setup Verify connectivity between the switch module and the NMS station by pinging the switch module from the NMS station Load the Transcend application and open the Wizard Tool from the ATMVLAN tool bar Open the Backbone and Services Window Configure the LECS order as desired and press the Apply button Configure the LECS database Add all the primary and redundant ELAN names desired to the LECS database and press Apply Make a list of the 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Switch Module 39 ELAN names you have selected You will need them for setting up the other switch module When finished close the Backbone and Services window Wait one minute to allow the LECS order database to transfer to the other switch module The LECS ELAN database does not transfer automatically Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence 1 syS 7 RBO The purpose of this step is to make the first switch module active in order to set up the LANE services there After the first switch boots check its connectivity with the NMS statio
73. et to ATM switch used to connect Ethernet network devices to each other and to an ATM backbone SVC switched virtual LAN switching module synched external clock port T topology database topology traffic management UBR UNI GLOSSARY 139 Switched Virtual Connection A standard signaling protocol that automatically defines connections as they are needed and discards them when complete A logical network consisting of several different LAN Emulation domains controlled through an intelligent management application A CoreBuilder 7000 switching module found in the slot just under the power supply An additional switching module can be used for redundancy The switching module contains a control port a management port and a service port Port that has been synchronized according to the external clock supported by the external clock source port Only on board 8 port ports can function as synched ports Ports that are to be synched should be configured to internal clock mode The database that describes the topology of the entire PNNI routing domain as seen by a node The physical or logical placement of stations on a network in relation to one another The aspect of the traffic control and congestion control procedures for ATM ATM layer traffic control refers to the set of actions taken by the network to avoid congestion conditions ATM layer congestion control refers to the set of actions taken by the network to
74. exist m Ambient air temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F m Operating humidity 10 to 95 relative humidity non condensing 106 APPENDIX C SITE REQUIREMENTS m Power requirements 115 Volts AC power 15 Amp service receptacles type N5 15 or NEMA 5 15R for U S or 220 Volts AC for Europe Thermal Recommendations General Recommendations Power and Heat Specifications This sections contains recommendations for handling the heat generated by the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch It is essential that you provide a suitable environment for both performance and safety The following are some general thermal recommendations for the wiring closet m Ensure that the ventilation in the wiring closet is adequate to maintain a temperature below 40 C 104 F m During non business hours make sure that the ventilation is not shut down while a CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch remains powered up otherwise the equipment may overheat The following are power and heat specifications for the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch m Maximum power consumption 250 Watts Maximum heat generated 1724 BTU per hour m Operating temperature 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F Wiring Closet Considerations The cabling system used at the facility should cover the majority of wiring closet concerns You may want to consider the following recommendations a Verify that the facility meets all requirements mentioned in the
75. extract the power supply in order to check and replace a fuse If the system is still not operating contact 3Com Technical Support or your service person Circuit breaker has tripped External wiring problem Power supply failure Unplug the power cord of the system Verify that the system is properly connected to AC power with the correct voltage See Appendix A CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Specifications If the power connection is the problem replace the cable If the problem remains contact 3Com Technical Support Related Diagnostic Procedures 95 Related Diagnostic When troubleshooting problems occur you may have to perform minor Procedures procedures to help correct the problem These procedures are described below For more complex operations on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch contact 3Com Technical Support Table 15 Diagnostic Procedures Procedure Action Checking fan operations In case of system overheating check that the power supply fan and the fans in the fan tray are operating To check for fan movement in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch s fan tray pull a few modules from the chassis to view the fans on the left side of the system Cleaning dirty fiber optic cables Fiber optic transceivers are sensitive optical devices that need to be handled carefully If dirt collects on the fiber optic lens you may notice that the LED for an ATM port link status does
76. face card s four openings Align each module with the front panel aperture as shown in Figure 8 and press down to engage the strip connectors on the underside of the module Three screws anchor each module to its seat on the interface card Interface openings reserved for future use should be covered with blank panels Used interfaces should use the coax or optical panels as covers Figure 8 4 Port ATM Interface Module When the ports of the interface module have been fitted with the appropriate daughter card you install the 4 port interface module into the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis To install the 4 port interface module Orient the interface module so its labelling is upright and be certain that the inject handles are in the outward position Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the selected slot and sliding the card until it stops Be certain that the card sits in the guide slots on either side Be sure that the loose screws do not interfere with card insertion 44 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Replacing a 4 Port Interface Module 1 Grab both inject handles and push them inward This locks the card into the chassis You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles An audible click indicates that the connectors have engaged Tighten the card s securing
77. g steps Perform the LMA menu command 1 SYS 3 LOA 6 TCU The LMA automatically presents you with a list of the installed cards whose configuration you can upload to disk for example Module Types 1 lt Switch module 7000 gt 2 lt Slot 3 7600 gt 3 lt Slot 4 7600 gt 4 lt Slot 5 7400 gt 5 lt Slot 6 7200 gt Select Module 1 Select the appropriate card from the list for example if you want to upload the configuration of the active switch card select 1 from the menu The types of configuration data you can upload are displayed as follows File Types 1 lt All gt 2 lt Box Profile gt 3 lt ATM Addresses gt 4 lt PNNI Configuration gt 5 lt LANE Security gt 6 lt PVC Connections gt 78 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH 7 lt LECS Topology gt 8 lt LECS Order List gt 9 lt Other gt Select File typ Enter the number of the type of configuration parameters you want to upload For example if you want to upload all configuration parameters select File type 1 4 Enter the IP address of the TFIP server Server IP address 100 0 0 111 5 Enter the name of the file to receive the data on disk Name of file to be uploaded 7000_cfg Enter a file name without an extension For the All option the system adds sequential extensions 6 Confirm the upload Start upload to 100 0 0 111 file name 7000_cfg Y N y The following messages are displayed for e
78. ge lectrostatique De plus lorsqu il n est pas utilis le module doit tre conserv dans un emballage antistatique Si le systeme est aliment lors de l installation ou du remplacement d un module ne jamais ins rer d objet m tallique tel qu un tourne vis ou un doigt portant un bijou dans la fente Cela est susceptible de provoquer br lures ou autres dommages corporels et d endommager le systeme The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch provides a dual load sharing power supply capability where the second unit can serve as a redundant power supply For more information see Redundant Power Supply on page 85 For certain combinations of installed interface cards the second power supply cannot be used as a redundant supply see Providing Redundancy for Various Power Loads on page 90 This section discusses the following topics Installing a Power Supply Module m Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module Installing a Power Supply Module Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module Power Supply Module 31 To install a power supply module Orient the module so that its sides enter the guides on either side of the chassis slot Slide the module into the chassis until the face panel is flush with the enclosure 3 Secure the screws on either side of the front panel If a redundant power supply is not installed in the second power supply slot cover the slot with a blank panel for safety You can
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80. gement System Each switch contains a complete set of LES and LECS functionality In case of failure LANE services can be transferred to another CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch elsewhere in the network This guide contains a number of troubleshooting procedures for solving common problems For information about troubleshooting see Chapter 8 20 CHAPTER 1 OVERVIEW UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS This chapter describes how to unpack the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and contains the following topics m Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch a Taking Inventory Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch AN Before unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch examine it carefully for any signs of damage After unpacking the system as described below you may begin the appropriate installation procedure in Chapter 3 If there are any visible signs of damage to the system packaging do not begin installation Contact 3Com Technical Support or your distributor for assistance To unpack the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch follow these instructions Remove the clips that attach the shipping container to the shipping tray of the packaging The clips are located on opposite sides of the shipping container two per side Slowly lift the shipping container off the shipping tray The device is now visible Remove the accessory box and the mounting brackets from the top foam The mounting brackets
81. gram specifications therefor for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller 3Com warrants the media containing software against failure during the warranty period No updates are provided 3Com s sole obligation with respect to this express warranty shall be at 3Com s discretion to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software products or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable 3Com published specifications Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate applications program and associated reference materials 3Com makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the 3Com software product documentation or specifications as being compatible 3Com will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product YEAR 2000 WARRANTY In addition to the Hardware Products Warranty and Software Products Warranty identified above 3Com warrants that all Heritage 3Com products sold or licensed to Cu
82. guring 65 interface types E IISP 65 IISP 65 PNNI 65 UNI 65 inventory 22 K k rperliche schaden 102 L labeling cables 109 LAN emulation configuration 62 typical client configuration 67 LANE redundancy 39 NMS based setup 38 LECS enabling 62 LECS address configuring 62 LED active 49 fail 49 power 49 system status 49 LED indicators 49 4 port interface card 51 DS 3 52 front panel 49 overview 51 switching modules 49 LED specifications 4 port interface card 98 switch module 98 LES enabling 62 level indicator 135 link loss attenuation 114 LMA logging in to 55 load mode 82 load sharing 86 logging in to LMA 55 looping 135 M main switch module 35 status 35 management connections 99 119 connectors 99 mechanical requirements 107 Mesures de s curit 24 MIBs 124 MIBs supported 98 mixed fibers verifying maximum attenuation 118 modal bandwidth 115 mode full setup 58 load 82 load sharing 86 multiple IP 75 operational 82 routing 61 single IP 75 77 modem interface 121 modules installing 29 mounting hole pattern 27 mounting in the distribution rack 28 multi mode fiber 110 alternative types 113 ATM cabling 112 comparing fiber to specifications 112 output power 113 receive power 113 specification 112 standards 112 multi mode fiber link OC 3 41 multiple IP mode 75 N Network Management Station Ethernet cabling 118 network prefix configuring 61 73 network supplier support 125 NMS se
83. handling replacement parts 3Com recommends that you always use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground This helps prevent the module from being damaged by electrostatic discharge Additionally when not in use the module should be stored in an antistatic bag If the system is powered on when you are replacing a module do not insert any metal objects such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry in the open slot This could cause burns or other bodily harm as well as system damage 30 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES VorsichtsmaBnahm en A PN Wenn Sie Ersatzteile handhaben benutzen Sie immer ein Band am Handgelenk da gut geerdet ist Das hilft vermeiden da das Ersatzteil durch elektrostatische Entladung besch digt wird Dar ber hinaus sollte ein Modul wenn nicht benutzt in einem antistatischen Beutel aufbewahrt werden Steht das System unter Strom wenn sie ein Modul installieren oder auswechseln f hren Sie keine Metallgegenst nde wie einen Schraubenzieher oder einen Finger mit Schmuck in den offenen Schlitz ein Das k nnte zu Verbrennungen oder anderen K rpersch den f hren sowie auch zu Sch den am System Mesures de securite Power Supply Module A AN D Lors de la manipulation des pi ces de rechange 3Com recommande de toujours utiliser une bande attach e au poignet et reli e la terre Cela aidera viter que la pi ce ne soit endommag e par une d char
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85. ily ATM switch Apply electrical power to the system by inserting the power cord in the power supply unit The power supply indicator lights and the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch automatically runs diagnostic software This software verifies that every component in the system is fully functional before the system becomes active on the network Diagnostics should take sixty seconds or less If any component fails power on diagnostics the system either fails to power on or it keeps faulty modules off line Once the system comes up you can check to see which modules if any have failed diagnostics by checking the LED panels in depth information is available by viewing the system configuration screens on the administration console All interface and switching unit indicators light at the start of the power on diagnostic sequence then go out briefly General activity LEDs light up as the system checks the switching and interface modules Finally individual port indicators go on as the system discovers active connections residing on the interface modules The 10BaseT indicator on the interface module is on during normal function even if there is no active 10BaseT management link 4 Port Interface Module LEDs Figure 10 shows the 4 port interface module LEDs Table 11 and Table 12 list the permanent 4 port interface module panel LEDs 52 CHAPTER 5 POWER ON CONKSTATUSD DO Figure 10 Interface Module LEDs Table 11 Description
86. ing 44 fans general 18 48 hot swapping 44 troubleshooting 94 95 Fast Ethernet port configuring 57 fast setup 56 FastBUS configuring 63 fax service 3ComFacts 125 fiber 110 calculating insertion losses 113 mating unlike types 114 optic lens 111 single mode 110 single mode standards 115 transmitting 114 iber compared to specifications single mode fiber 116 iber optic power budget 45 iber optic transceivers 111 care 111 cleaning 95 damaged 111 lash utility 81 ront panel indicators 49 system status LEDs 50 unctionality system 49 unctions of serial port pinouts 120 G general switch statistics 74 grounding distribution rack 105 protective 105 H hardware connections general 23 power cord 47 hardware kit 25 hardware redundancy 35 38 heat related specifications 106 hole pattern for universal mounting 27 hot swappable switch card 19 hot swapping fan tray 44 power supply 31 switching module 33 humidity operating 97 specifications 105 storage 97 l IISP interface type 65 indicators 51 front panel 49 switching modules 49 input voltage options 98 installing 4 port interface module 43 CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 23 distribution rack installation 26 modules 29 power supply 30 safety precautions 23 24 switching module 32 system and rack preparation 26 table top 25 integrated fast setup 56 interface card connectors 99 general 18 troubleshooting 94 interface type parameters confi
87. is powered on and configured according to the stages shown in Table 7 Table 7 Powering on and Configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Stage Chapter 1 Powering up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch 6 2 Understanding system states and switching module LEDs 6 3 Logging in to the LMA 7 4 Configuring the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch by the 7 Integrated Fast Setup procedure 5 Performing additional configuration of the CoreBuilder 7000 7 family ATM switch by individual LMA commands 6 Viewing network statistics 7 The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is designed to meet the requirements of environments where network interruptions cannot be tolerated The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch platform has a fully redundant design with dual load sharing power supplies and redundant switching engines All CoreBuilder 7000 family interface cards and switching engines are hot swappable to ensure continuous operation during configuration and servicing For information about determining the required power supply for various CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch installations and providing redundancy for various power loads See Redundant Power Supply on page 85 For information about using the redundant switching module see Chapter 10 in the Operations Guide In addition to hardware redundancy the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch also provides redundant LANE services which are managed by the Transcend Network Mana
88. itions is detected the operator is prompted to choose between the Switch and Full setup modes A Subnet Mask Default Gateway or NMS Address different from that of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch m AVLAN whose ATM connection is set to No m The name of the ELAN to which the default admin port Port 1 in each slot is attached is not the same in all interface cards If none of these situations is detected Full setup mode is automatically selected Setup Procedure Sections Integrated Fast Setup 59 If Full setup is selected the parameters in the interface cards revert to their default values Setting Special Parameters If one or more individual interface cards requires one of the special situations referred to in the previous section or needs to remain unaltered you need to do one of the following m Use the Switch setup mode of the Integrated Fast Setup to set up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch only and then use the Fast Setup of each installed interface card separately m Use the Full setup mode of the Integrated Fast Setup to configure the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and all installed interface cards and then use the Fast Setup for the particular interface card in order to restore its special parameter values The Integrated Fast Setup procedure contains the following sections Table 14 Setup Procedure Sections Setup Section Description 1 Routing Mode Set the Routing Protocol to be us
89. k and forth in sections gt S SE EE D Back to beginning of setup To end of setup Only in Virtual Network Configuration section group slot item port G Jump to group G Aral Jump to item I E Update all group items S Update all section items SD Assign a VLT tag T Routing Mode Section In this section you are prompted to select PNNI or E IISP as the routing protocol to be used Enter 1 for PNNI or O for E IISP Routing mode Select routing mode 1 PNNI 0 E IISP D gt PNNI is available in version 4 5 extended only Network Prefix Section In this section you are prompted for the network prefix of the switch Enter values as appropriate The following example shows a typical network prefix setting 62 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Network Prefix Network Prefix In HEX 47 00 00 00 00 00 3c 00 00 a PNNI Parameter Section f PNNI was selected as the routing mode in this section you are prompted to enter the PNNI node level i e the hierarchy level of the peer group to which it the node belongs Enter a value in the range O to 104 PNNI Parameters Enter PNNI Node Level 0 to 104 72 LE Parameters Section In this section you are prompted to enable or disable the resident LECS and LES of the switch Enter values as follows 1 Atthe Resident LECS state prompt enter 1 to enable the resident LECS or enter o to disable the r
90. le CoreBuilder 7000 OC 3c SM Physical Module 3C37058 1 4 CoreBuilder 7000 OC 3c MM Physical Module 3C37060 0 9 CoreBuilder 7000 DS 3 Physical Module 3C37061 0 9 CoreBuilder 7000 TP 155M Physical Module 3C37061 0 9 CoreBuilder 720X Ethernet ATM Interface Card 7200 Ethernet ATM interface card with 3C37262 72 12 10Base T RJ 45 interfaces a 3 OC 3c multimode ATM interfaces 7201 Ethernet ATM interface card with 3C37263 4 5 12 10Base T RJ 45 interfaces 3 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied 7200F Fiber Ethernet ATM Interface card with 3C37264 10 8 a 12 10Base FL ports ST con a 3 OC 3 multimode ATM interfaces 7201F Fiber Ethernet ATM Interface card with 3C37266 8 1 a 12 10Base FL ports ST con a 1 OC 3 multimode ATM interface 2 ATM interface receptacles unoccupied 88 CHAPTER 7 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Table 20 Typical Power Consumption of CoreBuilder 7000 Family Cards CoreBuilder 74XX Ethernet ATM Interface Card 7400 Ethernet ATM interface card with 3C37400 4 5 a 24 Ethernet ports 2 RJ 21 connectors a ATM interface receptacle unoccupied 7412 Ethernet ATM Expansion Module with 3C37412 3 6 a 12 Ethernet ports 1 RJ 21 connector ATM interface receptacle unoccupied 7436 Ethernet ATM Expansion Module with 3C37436 8 1 a 36 Ethernet ports 3 RJ 21 connectors a ATM interface receptacle unoccupied CoreBuilder 76XX Fast Ethernet Interface Card 7600F Fa
91. lling New Cabling a ATM Cabling a Ethernet Cabling Installing New Cabling Cable Labeling and Record Keeping If you are installing new cabling follow these guidelines m 3Com recommends that you use a cabling system plan such as AT amp T s Premises Distribution System PDS or the IBM Cabling System m Determine how many CoreBuilder 7000 units are going to be supported by each wiring closet and how many downlink connections from these CoreBuilder 7000 units are planned m Locate wiring closets to enable connections to the different floors To simplify installation of the network and to aid in troubleshooting install a telephone in each wiring closet for communication between wiring closets work areas and other locations Include all linear distances vertical rises etc in the cable plan so that all cables from wiring closet to desk and to other wiring closets are under their respective maximum lengths A reliable cable labelling and record keeping system is essential when planning any network installation A good cable labelling system provides enough information for you to locate the opposite end of any cable Maintaining accurate records helps you to m relocate devices easily 110 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS m make changes quickly a isolate faults in the distribution system Consult the cabling system plan to set up the cable labeling and record keeping system best suited to the environment A
92. lso consider the following recommendations a Identify cables by securely attaching a label to the ends of all cables a Draw a floor location grid matrix using the building floor plans For easy reference use this grid when assigning location numbers to cables m Assign a unique block of sequential numbers to the group of cables that run between each pair of wiring closets a Assign a unique identification number to each distribution rack m Make all work areas and wiring closets easy to identify by labeling the front panel of the CoreBuilder 7000 and other hardware and by displaying the floor location grid and cabling plan in each wiring closet m Keep accurate and up to date cable identification records such as IBM s Cable Identification Label Sheet or Cable Schedule Post records near each distribution rack On the appropriate cable schedule record the following cable drop information the cable source destination jumper location and any additional information m Make sure that optical and coax cables are labeled Rx and Tx accordingly ATM Cabling When planning the installation thoroughly inspect the present cabling to determine if it meets the specifications in the cabling system or standards used at the site In addition to adhering to the local standards all cable must conform to the American National Standard ATM Physical Layer Medium Dependent PMD standard ISO 166 1990 American National Standards Institute
93. ly module only To isolate the unit completely from the mains disconnect all power supply cords VorsichtsmaBnahm en AN Lesen Sie die folgenden Vorsichtsma nahmen sorgf ltig um das Risiko von Stromschlag oder Brandgefahr zu vermindern Jede Wartung sollte NUR von befugtem Wartungspersonal durchgef hrt werden Das Aggregat enth lt keine vom Anwender zu wartenden Teile Das interne Netzteil des CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch erm glicht automatische Wahl von 100 120 V AC oder 200 240 V AC 60 50 Hz wie auf dem Sicherheitsetikett beim Netzeingang vermerkt VERGEWISSERN SIE SICH da der vom Netz gelieferte Strom einer von diesen beiden Spannungsbereichen entspricht Nehmen Sie das Ger t NICHT in Betrieb falls die Temperatur der Umgebung 40 Grad C bersteigt Gehen Sie sicher da die L ftungs ffnungen am Geh use NICHT BLOCKIERT sind Eine offensichtlich schadhafte Einheit soll weder angeschlossen eingeschaltet noch in Betrieb genommen werden Ziehen Sie das Netzkabel aus Steckdose an der Wand BEVOR Sie versuchen das Netzteil zu entfernen und oder zu ersetzen Das System verf gt ber ein wahlweises Ersatzstromaggregat Das Trennen der Verbindung eines Netzkabels unterbricht die Verbindung nur mit einem Netzteil Modul Um das Ger t v llig vom Stromnetz zu trennen m ssen alle Netzkabel gel st werden Mesures de s curit PN Lire attentivement les mesures de s curit afin de r duire les risq
94. marks of Microsoft Corporation HP OpenView is a registered trademark of Hewlett Packard Company SunNet Manager is a trademark of the Sun Microsystems Inc All other company and product names may be trademarks of the respective companies with which they are associated Guide written by Laura Novich Edited by Debbie Zioni Illustrated by Pearl Goldberg CONTENTS ABOUT THIS GUIDE Finding Specific Information in This Guide 9 Conventions 10 Documentation 11 CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Documents 11 Related Documents 12 Documentation Road Map 13 Documentation Comments 14 Year 2000 Compliance 14 OVERVIEW CoreBuilder 7000 Family 16 CoreBuilder 7000 Switch 16 CoreBuilder 7000HD Switch 16 Component Summary 17 Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 18 Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 19 Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 19 Troubleshooting 19 UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 21 Taking Inventory 22 INSTALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Safety Precautions 23 VorsichtsmaBnahmen 24 Mesures de s curit 24 Preparation 25 Table Top Installation 25 Distribution Rack Installation 26 Unit and Rack Preparation 26 Mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch 28 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Safety Precautions 29 VorsichtsmaBnahmen 30 Mesures de s curit 30 Power Supply Module 30 Installi
95. mers 1 800 876 3266 Returning Products for Repair 127 Returning Products for Repair Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair you must first obtain an authorization number Products sent to 3Com without authorization numbers will be returned to the sender unopened at the sender s expense To obtain an authorization number call or fax Country Telephone Number Fax Number Asia Pacific Rim Europe South Africa and Middle East Latin America 65 543 6500 31 30 6029900 65 543 6348 31 30 6029999 1 408 326 2927 1 408 326 3355 From the following countries you may call the toll free numbers select option 2 and then option 2 Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal South Africa Spain Sweden Switzerland U K U S A and Canada 0800 297468 0800 71429 800 17309 0800 113153 0800 917959 0800 1821502 00800 12813 1800553117 1800 9453794 1678 79489 0800 0227788 800 11376 00800 3111206 0800 831416 0800 995014 900 983125 020 795482 0800 55 3072 0800 966197 1 800 NET 3Com 1 800 638 3266 Enterprise Customers 1 800 876 3266 1 408 326 7120 not toll free 128 APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SUPPORT ABR address prefix AFI aggregated information aggregated list aggregation token Allowed Cell Rate ACR alternate routing Anycast API GLOSSARY Available Bit Rate An A
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97. mounting brackets and hardware kit supplied with the system are readily available You will also need a No 2 Phillips screwdriver The hardware kit contains a 1 pair of mounting brackets for distribution rack installation 10 screws M4 x 8 Phillips for mounting brackets m 4 rubber feet for table installation m 4screws M4 x 8 Phillips for rubber feet Table Top The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is ready for table top installation Installation as shipped 26 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING A COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Distribution Rack Installation Unit and Rack Preparation 1 To provide a firmer base for the unit you can choose to attach four rubber feet to the switch chassis Use the rubber feet and the four M4 x 8 Phillips screws included in the hardware kit To insert the power supply switching modules and interface cards configure optical ports for the interface modules and connect network cabling and power to the unit see Chapter 4 You can mount the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in a 19 inch distribution rack This section describes how to prepare the unit and the distribution rack and mount the unit in the distribution rack Please read all of the instructions carefully before beginning the installation For the basic mechanical and space requirements for the distribution rack see Distribution Rack Requirements on page 107 To prepare the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and distribution
98. move between sections of the Integrated Fast Setup procedure Table 15 Integrated Fast Setup Procedure Navigation Aids Type ToGo lt Back to previous section gt To next section gt S To section indicated by double underlined identifier letter S in section title Back to beginning of setup To end of setup You initiate the Integrated Fast Setup from the LMA Main Menu of the Corebuilder 7000 family ATM switch see Figure 12 To begin the Integrated Fast Setup process select the menu item 9 FST Fast Setup Note that the Integrated Fast Setup Full setup mode may override any specific configurations that have previously been carried out in any of the installed interface cards see Setup Modes on page 58 The following warning message is displayed when this is about to occur Note Full fast setup special module configuration will be overridden The following message appears on the screen Integrated Fast Setup 61 Now reading the modules configuration please wait Special module configuration will be overridden by fast setup continue full fast setup or only switch fast setup S lt witch gt F lt ull gt F Note Full fast setup special module configuration will be overridden Fast Setup Utility The flash configuration will be displayed below Update if needed and then hit Enter To move between sections enter the following characters at end of line lt gt Bac
99. n SS AOR WO at a Figure 12 LMA Main Menu This section describes the Integrated Fast Setup procedure and contains Setup the following topics m Setup Modes m Setup Procedure Sections Entering Data a Navigation Aids a Integrated Fast Setup Operation Use the Integrated Fast Setup procedure to configure the minimum set of parameters needed to enable the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch and its attached devices to function in the network With this procedure you can configure both the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch card and all CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards installed in it in one session Integrated Fast Setup 57 In certain cases you will need to use the Fast Setup procedure of individual CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards in addition to the Integrated Fast Setup procedure to correctly configure your system This section presents the Integrated Fast Setup of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch card It also explains when to use the Integrated Fast Setup of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch card and when to use the Fast Setup of an individual Corebuilder 7X00 interface card For detailed information about how to use the Fast Setup of an individual Corebuilder 7X00 interface card see the User Guide of the specific interface card Chassis oriented Setup The Integrated Fast Setup procedure is based on the concept that the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis together with its installed interfac
100. n as in step 8 Perform steps 10 and 12 using the same list of ELANs Wait one minute Verifying LANE Redundancy Setup Use the MIB browser under the Transcend tools menu and browse through the MIB to verify that all the information regarding the LECS order list has been transferred correctly Look in the following MIB location private enterprises ew atmForum a atmForumNetworkManagement a atmLanEmulation a elanMIB a elanLecsGroup a elanLecsConfGrou a lecsConfTablelecsConfEntry a lecsAtmAddrSpec Press start query The LECS order list is displayed on the bottom window Close the Backbone and Services Select window Open the Backbone and Services Select window again and use it to check that the LECS database is correct 40 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES D 22 23 24 25 This item could be done through the LMA but it is preferred to do so through the NMS since the LMA will not show any redundant LES that exists Reboot the switch using the LMA menu sequence 1 SYS 7 RBO The purpose of this step is to make the second card active in order to check the LANE services there After the second switch module boots verify connectivity with the NMS station as in step 8 Perform step 19 and 20 to verify LECS order Open the Backbone and Services Select window again and use it to check the LECS database is correct The hardware and LANE redundancy procedure is finished
101. n case you have installed a redundant switch unit it is sufficient to connect the RS 232 line to either the active switch contro port or to the redundant switch control port The Ethernet port is used for connecting directly to a Transcend Network Management System terminal for management purposes D gt Connecting to the Power Source Connecting to Network Devices 47 In case you have installed a redundant switch module its Ethernet port must also be connected directly to the Transcend NMS terminal Another way of connecting the Ethernet port to an out of band Ethernet network is to connect it to a CoreBuilder 7200 Ethernet ATM Interface Card or a CB7400 High Density Ethernet ATM Interface Card installed in the same chassis This section describes how to connect the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch to the power source Selecting a Power Cord The following power cords and accessories are supplied with the unit m 1 or 2 power cord s 2 5 meters each m 1 strain relief bracket per power cord m 3 screws M3 x 8 Phillips The power cord supplied with the unit can be used with loads of up to 5 Amps AC If power cord s WERE NOT supplied with the unit choose a cord based on the following information a For units installed in the USA or Canada Select a flexible three conductor power cord that is UL listed and CSA certified with individual conductor wire size of 18 AWG and with a maximum length of 4 5 meters The powe
102. n the System SYS menu Interface IFC option to reinitialize the interface If this fails you can try to restart the whole unit again If neither of these actions correct the problem you should contact a 3Com service person When handling modules always use a wrist strap that is connected to a proper ground This prevents the module from being damaged by electrostatic discharge Fans do not rotate If the fans do not work when the unit is powered up the fan tray may not be inserted properly Unplug the power cord and reinsert the fan tray properly against the enclosure Power Supply Troubleshooting This section discusses common problems related to the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch power supply Table 14 Problems Related to the Power Supply Problem Possible Cause Recommended Action CoreBuilder 7000 family m ATM switch not receiving power The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is not connected to receiving external power The power supply malfunctioned A fuse is blown 1 Check that the power cord is firmly plugged into both the system and the building s power outlet Check that the power cable meets the requirements described in the Safety Rules section of Chapter 3 Restart the system by replugging the power cord If the problem persists consider replacing the power cable replacing the power supply and checking the power supply fuse the fuse resides within the power supply You have to
103. nced One year Limited return to factory for free repair One year warranty with 90 days of Advance Hardware Replacement service subject to availability The duration of the warranty for all other CoreBuilder 7000 Hardware Modules is One Year limited return to factory for free repair Advance Hardware Replacement service is available for an additional fee subject to availability HARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and service for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its authorized reseller Network Interface Cards Lifetime Other hardware products 1 year unless otherwise specified above Spare parts and spares kits 90 days If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period 3Com shall at its option and expense repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product All products that are replaced will become the property of 3Com Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Any replaced or repaired product or part has a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer SOFTWARE 3Com warrants that the software programs licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to the pro
104. nd 1 SYS 4 SWM You should see the following display Siet akel Slot status Switch type Switch mode Memory size 1 Occupied 16x16 ATM switch Active 8M 2 Occupied 16x16 ATM switch Redundant 8M 8 Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure using the LMA command 9 Fst to verify the configuration in the main switch module The switch is now operational Setting up Hardware This section presents a procedure for setting up both switch module Redundancy and hardware redundancy and LANE redundancy in the same session Both LANE Redundancy the LMA and the Transcend Enterprise Manager are used 36 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES General Description of the Procedure The following is a general description of the procedure for orientation purposes only When you perform the procedure use the detailed steps in the following sections Install both switches in chassis and run CFGFRMAT BAT on each one Connect Ethernet ports of each switch module and install at least one interface card in the chassis Configure the first switch using the Integrated Fast Setup of the LMA and do not reboot the switch in the Integrated Fast Setup Reboot the switch after one minute using the LMA menu 4 Answer no to the prompt Erase the setup parameters and use the LMA to check that all configuration parameters i e database IP NNI etc have passed successfully to the second switch module Configure
105. nd 40A You can use each one of them in any CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch The power supply supports two output channels one 5V DC channel which supplies the CoreBuilder switch and the interfaces cards and one 12V DC channel which supplies the fans 86 CHAPTER 7 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Power Supply Operation Calculating the Power Consumption of CoreBuilder Switch The CoreBuilder 7000 family power supplies are shown in Table 19 Table 19 CoreBuilder 7000 Family Power Supplies 3Com Power Supply Current Number CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD AC Power Supply 90A 30637010A CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD DC Power Supply 90A 3C37027 CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD DC Power Supply 40A 3C37026 Load Sharing The power supplies can operate in load sharing mode two 90A power supplies can produce up to 180A Providing that the power consumption of the unit does not exceed 90 A load sharing allows one power supply to serve as a backup Overloading When the installed power supply is rated for less than the required power consumption of the CoreBuilder module the CoreBuilder will not succeed in powering up It will attempt to power up hit the current overload rate and turn the power supply off going through this cycle repeatedly until the load is reduced The power consumption of an entire CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch unit is calculated by adding up the power consumption of the switching card s and interface c
106. ned by the network manager and include information on bandwidth guaranteed cell delay jitter and other performance options available for establishing a new ATM connection A list of reachable addresses for any one node A device that connects two remote networks by selectively forwarding messages between them A router differs from a bridge and a gateway in that it selectively forwards information between the networks Routers can be implemented in pairs or a router may communicate directly with a computer Use of this port changes the parallel arrangement of data within computers to the serial one after the other form used on data transmission links This port can be used for dedicated local management access Segmentation and Reassembly A method of breaking up arbitrarily sized packets A scope defines the level of advertisement for an address The level is a level of a peer group in the PNNI routing hierarchy A computer that provides clients with application and network services Servers are shared by multiple users The selection of the correct path by the PNNI Simple Network Management Protocol A protocol originally designed to be used in managing TCP IP internets SNMP is presently implemented on a wide variety of computers and networking equipment and may be used to manage many aspects of network and end station operation An address prefix that tells a node how to summarize reachability information 3Com Ethern
107. net Cabling The Ethernet port of the CoreBuilder allows you to connect the CoreBuilder to an Ethernet network for Network Management Station NMS connectivity such as Transcend The Ethernet port is a standard RJ 45 connection of a terminal side Follow these guidelines for 10BASE T cabling m Use only copper unshielded twisted pair UTP wiring Do not use flat multiconductor cable for example silver satin which is often identified by solid colors such as red green yellow or black Cable Pinouts Ethernet Cabling 119 m Use two twisted pairs for each link m Use twisted pair wire that is 22 26 AWG 0 5 millimeter in diameter m Use twisted pair wire with an impedance between 85 and 115 ohms m Make sure that the maximum twisted pair link length from the system to any potential workstation location is 100 meters 328 feet Management connections may be established with a direct cable link to a PC AT serial port or via modem The following tables detail cable pinouts for 9 and 25 pin PC AT links and for a modem connection CoreBuilder 7000 Serial Port The CoreBuilder 7000 provides a standard DB 9 connector for management connections refer to Figure 17 Table 31 details the pinout and functions for this connector The CoreBuilder 7000 plays the standard role of a DCE Figure 17 Serial Port Pinouts 120 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS Table 31 Serial Port Pinout and Their Functions Pin Signal Meaning
108. ng a Power Supply Module 31 Replacing a Redundant Power Supply Module 31 Switch Module 32 Installing a Switch Module 32 Replacing a Switch Module 33 Setting up Switch Module Redundancy 34 Setting up Switch Module Hardware Redundancy 35 Setting up Hardware Redundancy and LANE Redundancy 35 4 Port Interface Module 41 ATM Interface Daughter Cards 41 Installing the ATM Interface Daughter Cards 43 Installing a 4 Port Interface Module 43 Replacing a 4 Port Interface Module 44 Fan Tray 44 Connecting to Network Devices 44 Connecting to an ATM Optical Interface 45 Connecting the Control Terminal 46 Connecting to the Ethernet Port 46 Connecting to the Power Source 47 POWER ON System States 49 System States and Switching Module LEDs 49 System Power on 51 Software Loading and Diagnostics 51 Indicators 51 4 Port Interface Module LEDs 51 DS 3 Status LEDs 52 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Logging intotheLMA 55 Integrated Fast Setup 56 Setup Modes 58 Setup Procedure Sections 59 Entering Data 60 Navigation Aids 60 Integrated Fast Setup Operation 60 Additional Switch Configuration 72 Viewing Network Statistics 74 Storing and Retrieving Configuration Parameters 75 Configuration Upload Download 75 Uploading Selected Data Types 76 Organizing Configuration Files 76 Activating the Downloaded Configuration 77 Uploading the Configuration ofaCard 77 Downloading the Configuration of a Card 79 Loading Software and Configuration D
109. not light You may also notice degraded performance of that port indicated by an increase in the physical layer statistics count for that port To prevent dust from collecting on the fiber optic lens keep the dust covers on the ports at all times when they are not in use To clean a fiber optic lens follow the procedure below 1 Remove any accumulated dust or debris from the port or connector by blowing off all surfaces with a canned air duster 2 Compressed gas is recommended such as Chemtronics Ultrajet or the Triangle Tool Group s Liqui Too Dust A Way Do not use commercial compressed air or house air because of the risk of oil contamination 3 Reconnect the cable to the port to see if the dusting corrected the problem If the LED still does not appear or if it lights yellow continue with steps 5 and 6 5 Gently wipe the ports with a lint free non abrasive non adhesive swab Microswabs by Texwipe are recommended 6 Gently wipe the connectors with a lint free non abrasive wipe or pad Texwipe pads are recommended See safety precautions in next section SE Safety Precautions for Fiber Optics Connectors Avoid touching all surfaces after cleaning the connectors and keep all unused ports covered Vermeiden Sie das Ber hren aller Oberfl chen nach dem S ubern der Kontakte und verdecken Sie alle nicht benutzten ffnungen Ne toucher aucune surface apres le nettoyage des connecteurs et garder l
110. ntifier Part of the identifier of a particular virtual circuit in the ATM fabric Virtual Path A unidirectional logical association or bundle of VCs Virtual Path Tunneling A virtual path which has been extended to include a signaling channel and an ILMI channel in addition to the call channels Virtual Path Identifier Part of the identifier of a particular virtual circuit in the ATM fabric Wide Area Network Data communications network spanning very large geographical areas INDEX Numbers 10Base T cabling 118 25 pin serial interface 120 3Com bulletin board service 3Com BBS 124 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 123 3Com URL 123 3ComFacts 125 4 port interface card installing 43 LEDs 52 power consumption 87 8 port interface card power consumption 87 9 pin serial interface 120 A AC line frequency 98 AC protection 97 Admin vLAN management configuring 71 agency certifications 97 aggregated list 129 Asynchronous Transfer Mode cabling see ATM cabling Asynchronous Transfer Mode ATM interface specifications 99 standards supported 98 ATM addresses configuring 73 ATM cabling calculating insertion losses for unlike fibers 113 caring for fiber optic transceivers 111 DS 3 coax cables 118 multi mode fiber 112 single mode fiber 115 verifying maximum attenuation for mixed fibers 118 verifying modal bandwidth 115 ATM physical modules power consumption 87 ATM port configuring 57 ATM layer port statistics dis
111. ociated with a logical group node Any connection between two nodes in the lowest level hierarchy VCCs used for the exchange of PNNI routing protocol messages Private Network to Network Interface A routing information protocol that enables extremely scalable full function dynamic multi vendor ATM switches to be integrated in the same network A set of logical nodes which are grouped for purposes of creating a routing hierarchy PTSEs are exchanged among all members of the group A one way call or connection that has only one source but may have many destinations A two way call or connection that has one source and one destination A unit of data specified in a layer protocol and consisting of protocol control information and layer user data PNNI Topology State Element A collection of PNNI information that is flooded among all logical nodes within a peer group Permanent Virtual Connection A basic connection method that requires the user to define each connection manually Quality of Service Quality of service is defined on an end to end basis in terms of the following attributes of the end end to end ATM connection Cell Loss Ration Cell Transfer Delay and Cell Delay Variation 138 GLOSSARY Quality of Service QoS metrics R reachability information router RS 232 serial port SAR scope server source routing SNMP summary address SuperStack II Switch 2700 Parameters that are defi
112. on value no adjustments are needed in the types of fibers joined or how they are connected The link meets all of the specifications of the MMF PMD The bandwidth of an optical fiber is the lowest frequency where the magnitude of the baseband frequency response has decreased by 3 dB compared to the magnitude at zero frequency Bandwidth for multi mode fiber is referred to as modal bandwidth because it varies based on the modal field or core diameter of the fiber Modal bandwidth is specified in units of MHz km which indicates the amount of bandwidth supported by the fiber for a one km distance The modal bandwidth specified in Table 25 is 500 MHz km which allows the cable plant to support end to end bandwidth of 250 MHz at the maximum 2 km distance As a check use the following formula to verify that the bandwidth of the fiber is within an acceptable range n MHz e km xkm y MHz In this formula n is the amount of bandwidth available according to the fiber specification Divide this number by the total length x of the fiber in kilometers The result is the modal bandwidth y measured in MHz If the result is lower than 250 MHz the link may increase bit errors To reduce the likelihood of bit errors shorten the length of the fiber or use different fiber until the result of the calculation reaches 250 MHz Example Cable with a modal bandwidth of 500 MHz km will have 250 MHz of bandwidth at 2 km 500 MHz e km 2 km 250
113. onfiguration data item and its number 0 9999 are specified there If you want to upload the Other data type proceed as follows from step 3 Select File type 9 Insert file type 0 9999 1001 Server IP address 100 0 0 111 Name of file to be uploaded switch cfg unknown cfg Start upload to 100 0 0 111 file name switch cfg unknown cfg 1001 Y N y Load process started To retrieve download the configuration of a card installed in the CoreBuilder chassis from disk to flash memory first make sure that the switch is connected to the TFTP server and then perform the following steps Perform the LMA menu command 1 SYS 3 LOA 7 TCD The LMA automatically presents you with a list of the installed cards whose configuration you can download from disk for example Module Types 1 lt Switch module 7000 gt 2 lt Slot 3 7600 gt 3 lt Slot 4 7600 gt 4 lt Slot 5 7400 gt 5 lt Slot 6 7200 gt Select Module 1 80 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Select the appropriate card from the list for example if you want to download the configuration of the active switch card select 1 from the menu D Make sure you select a type of card that matches the configuration data on the files you want to download In this case the data on the files must have been uploaded from a switch card If you choose the wrong type the data will not be downloaded and you will get an error message
114. ooded on a continuous basis until each node in the peer group has the same information in its database Data Communications Equipment The equipment providing functions that establish maintain and terminate a data transmission connection Data Terminal Equipment The equipment connected to the common carrier communications facility The DTE is typically a computer system or terminal Designated Transit List A list of node and optionally link IDs that completely specify a path across a single PNNI peer group A public network addressing standard utilizing up to a maximum of 15 digits ATM uses E 164 addressing for public network addressing A system where an ATM connection is terminated or initiated An originating end system initiates the ATM connection and a terminating end system terminates the ATM connection OAM cells may be generated and received Explicit Forward Congestion Indication EFCI is a congestion notification mechanism that the ATM layer service user may make use of to improve the utility that can be derived from the ATM layer The ABR Ethernet ELAN name ESI external clock external clock source port F flooding foreign address H horizontal links header HEC hello packet IEEE 802 3 GLOSSARY 133 quality of service class makes use of explicit forward congestion indication A CSMA CD 10 Mbps local area data network developed by Xerox Corporation It is one of the most popular bas
115. play 74 attenuation link loss 114 mixed fibers 118 B bandwidth 138 bandwidth modal 115 batch file running 82 utilities 81 bulletin board service 124 C cable pinouts 25 pin serial interface 120 9 pin serial interface 120 modem interface 121 serial port 119 cable plants 118 cables coaxial 118 connecting 29 identifying 110 labeling 109 cabling 10Base T 118 ATM cabling 110 cable labeling and record keeping considerations 106 Ethernet 118 installing new cable 109 pinouts 119 requirements 109 system plan 110 wiring closet considerations 106 calculating power consumption 86 category 1 acceptable cable plants 118 109 single mode fiber specifications 117 category 2 acceptable cable plants 118 single mode fiber specifications 117 changing UNI version 73 coaxial cable 118 DS 3 interface 41 comparing fiber to specifications single mode fiber 116 components enclosure 17 fan 18 general 16 interface module 18 power supply 17 switching module 17 configuration data downloading 75 uploading 76 77 configuration files organizing 76 configuring Admin vLAN management 71 ATM addresses 73 ATM port 57 CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 55 FastBUS 63 interface type parameters 65 LECS address 62 network prefix 61 73 PVC 73 SVC 73 virtual LAN 68 connecting a port to an ATM optical interface 45 cables 29 the control terminal 46 to the Ethernet port 46 connection DS 3 interface 118 management 119 cont
116. quired if a redundant switch is installed Table 21 Required Power Supply for Various Installations No Redundant Redundant Switch Switch Cards Installed in CoreBuilder Chassis Installed Installed Data Center High density Fast Ethernet and ATM CB7000 HD Switching Card Dual 90A Dual 90A m 4 X CB7600F Fast Ethernet Interface Card CB7000 HD Switching Card Single 90A Dual 90A m 4X CB7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card CB7000 HD Switching Card Single 90A Dual 90A m 3X 7600F Fast Ethernet Interface Card 1X 8 port ATM Interface Card CB7000 HD Switching Card Single 90A Single 90A m 3X 7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card 1 X 8 port ATM Interface Card Data Closet Ethernet CB7000 Switching Card Single 90A Single 90A a 4X 7436 ATM Interface Card CB7000 Switching Card Single 90A Single 90A a 3X 7436 ATM Interface Cards ATM Data Center with high density Fast Ethernet CB7000HD Switching Card Single 90A Single 90A a 1X 7600F ATM Interface Card 3 8 port ATM Interface Cards CB7000HD Switching Card Single 90A Single 90A 1 X 7600T ATM Interface Card 3 8 port ATM Interface Cards 90 CHAPTER 7 REDUNDANCY IN THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Providing Redundancy for Various Power Loads gt Table 21 Required Power Supply for Various Installations continued Other applications CB7000 Switch Card Single 90A Single 90A a 4X 7262 Ethernet ATM Interface Card This section describes
117. r cord terminations should be NEMA Type 5 15P three prong earthing at one end and IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end m The following types are acceptable SV SVE SVO SVT SVTO SVTOO S SE SO SOO ST STO STOO SJ SJE SJO SJOO SJT SITOO SP 3 SPE 3 SPT 3 G W a For units installed in all other countries select only a flexible three conductor power cord approved by the cognizant safety organization of your country The power cord must be of the type HAR Harmonized with an individual conductor wire size of 0 75 sg mm The power cord terminations should be a suitably rated earthing type plug at one end and an IEC appliance inlet coupler at the other end Both of the power cord terminations must carry the certification label mark of the cognizant safety organization of your country 48 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Plugging in the Unit To plug in the unit 1 Plug the power cord into the power source 2 Plug the other end of the cord into the AC inlet located in the topmost section of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch front panel Make sure the power cord is fully seated A green power LED on the power supply should be lit The unit is automatically powered up when the power cord is plugged in 3 Be certain that the fans are working If the fans are not working unplug the unit immediately and see Fans do not rotate on page 94 POWER ON This chapter describe
118. rable force to the handles You will hear a click to indicate that the connections have separated and the card will slide slightly forward out of the CoreBuilder chassis Remove the new card from its antistatic bag Place the old card in the antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place Orient the card so its labelling is upright and make sure the inject handles are in the outward position Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the selected slot and sliding the card until it stops Grab both inject handles and push them inward This locks the card into the chassis You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles An audible click indicates that the connectors have engaged Verify that the card has been properly installed by observing its LEDs Tighten the card s securing screws 9 Connect cables to the appropriate ports 34 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Setting up Switch Module Redundancy GQ T Inserting an interface card Figure 4 Hot Swapping a Switch Module or Interface Module This section describes procedures for installing and setting up both a main and redundant switch module together Two different setup procedures are described The first procedure covers setting up the main and redundant switch mod
119. replace the redundant power supply without having to turn off the system hot swap For more information on the operation of the redundant power supply module see Redundant Power Supply on page 85 To replace a redundant power supply module Disconnect the power cord from the power supply Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the power supply near the handles see Figure 3 Grasp the handles of the redundant power supply you want to replace and pull them outward This ejects the power supply Remove the new power supply from its antistatic bag Place the old power supply in the antistatic bag and set it aside in a safe place 5 Orient the power supply so its labelling is upright 6 Insert the power supply into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the slot and sliding it until it stops 7 Tighten the power supply s securing screws 8 Connect the power cord to the power supply 32 CHAPTER 4 INSTALLING AND CONNECTING COREBUILDER MODULES Switch Module Installing a Switch Module 1 2 Inserting a power supply ci em m i Figure 3 Hot Swapping a Redundant Power Supply The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch provides for a redundant switch module to ensure continued operation should the main switch module fail For more information on the operation of
120. rol connection 99 control terminal connecting 46 roubleshooting 93 conventions notice icons 10 ext 10 CoreBuilder 7000 family switch cabling requirements 109 configuring 55 installation and startup guide 12 installing 23 installing modules amp connecting cables 29 management guide 12 operations guide 12 safety information 101 site requirements 105 system power on 49 troubleshooting 93 unpacking instructions 21 CoreBuilder 7000 7000HD release notes 12 CoreBuilder 720X Ethernet ATM interface cards power consumption 87 current rating 98 D damaged equipment 102 transceiver 111 data types uploading 76 77 daughter cards 41 DS 3 41 E 3 42 DB 9 connector 119 diagnostics 49 51 dirt on the fiber optic lens 111 display ATM layer port statistics 74 distribution rack installation 26 mounting the CoreBuilder 7000 family switch 28 requirements 107 documentation comments 14 related guides 12 dommage caus a l quipement 103 corporel 102 downloading configuration data 75 76 DS 3 connecting interface 45 daughter card 41 DS 3 interface coaxial cable 41 118 LED indicators 52 DS 3 status LEDs 53 E 3 daughter card 42 E IISP 61 interface type 65 looping 135 upgrading to PNNI 83 enable LECS 62 LES 62 enclosure 17 environmental requirements 97 safety 105 specifications 105 equipment damage 102 Ethernet cabling 118 Ethernet port configuring 57 connecting to 46 F fan tray replac
121. rt for use by 3Com technicians Interface Module The next four slots contain interface modules These can be of many different types See Chapter 2 in the Operations Guide for details Fans For ventilation a fan tray with 6 fans is located at the left side of the unit The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch may be installed according to the stages shown in Table 6 Table 6 Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Installation Stage Chapter 1 Unpacking the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch 2 2 Installing the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis 4 either on table top or in a distribution rack 3 Installing a main and redundant power supply module in the 5 CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis 4 Installing a main and redundant switch module in the 5 CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis 5 Setting up switch module hardware redundancy and LANE 5 redundancy 6 Installing 4 Port interface modules in the CoreBuilder 7000 5 family ATM switch chassis 7 Installing or replacing other interface modules in the See respective CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis guide Installing or replacing the fan tray 5 9 Connecting to network devices ATM optical interface 5 control terminal Ethernet port and power source Starting up the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Redundancy in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switch Troubleshooting Component Summary 19 The CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch
122. s 116 Verifying Maximum Attenuation for Mixed Fibers 118 DS 3 Coax Cables 118 Ethernet Cabling 118 Cable Pinouts 119 TECHNICAL SUPPORT Online Technical Services 123 World Wide Web Site 123 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 123 3Com FIP Site 124 3Com Bulletin Board Service 124 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service 125 Support from Your Network Supplier 125 Support from 3Com 125 Returning Products for Repair 127 GLOSSARY 3COM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY D ABOUT THIS GUIDE The CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Installation and Startup Guide provides all the information you need for installing and powering up the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch in ATM networking environments It is applicable for both the Base and Extended versions of the software This guide is intended for the system administrator network equipment technician or network manager who is responsible for installing and managing network hardware such as the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch It assumes a working knowledge of network operations and familiarity with communications protocols that are used in networks No prior knowledge of 3Com s CoreBuilder 7000 networking equipment is necessary to understand this manual If the information in the release notes that are shipped with this product differs from the information in this guide follow the instructions in the release notes Finding Specific Information in This Guide This table shows the lo
123. s been applied and saved Now applying the module in slot 5 The new VN configuration in slot 5 has been applied and saved Prompt for All the modules new configuration has been applied reboot Reboot the system Y N y This will reset and reboot the device Are you sure Y N y System will reboot in about one minute Additional Switch The Integrated Fast Setup configures a minimum set of network Configuration parameters enough to get you started If you need to make changes or to perform additional configuration tasks use individual items of the LMA menus These are all described in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide Some additional configuration tasks might be Additional Switch Configuration 73 Configuring SVCs CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switches use standard UNI 3 0 3 1 or 4 0 switched virtual channel SVC SVC mode can be used when CoreBuilder is in a backbone or workgroup topology with PVC used whenever necessary ILMI enables automatic address registration for SVC Addresses can be registered manually via the LMA menus Changing the UNI Version The CoreBuilder will run UNI 4 0 SVC by default You can work in UNI 3 0 or UNI 3 1 by choosing this option in the signalling setup menu Configuring Network Prefix and ATM Addresses ATM addresses are essential for establishing a connection using SVC Most devices that support SVC also support automatic address registration thro
124. s the system states of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch including power on and some basic diagnostic information to help you verify normal operation of your CoreBuilder system This chapter describes the following topics m System States m System Power on a 4 Port Interface Module LEDs System States System States and Switching Module LEDs This section describes the different system states of the 8 Port Board and how they are indicated on the LED display The system states are Power on Normal operation a Hardware fault Software fault No power to unit LED indicators are located on the front panels of the CoreBuilder 7000 its power supply switching modules and interface modules These LEDs indicate the current system state of the CoreBuilder unit and its components Front panel LEDs can be extremely useful in determining the cause of specific problems The system state in which the CoreBuilder 7000 unit is currently operating is displayed by the switching module system status LEDs Referring to Figure 9 these are the three LEDs PWR FAIL and ACT ive 50 CHAPTER 5 POWER ON on the left side of the LED panel Table 9 shows the correlation between the current system state and SYS LEDs display For example during normal operation the PWR LED is on the FAIL LED is off and the ACT LED is flashing The LEDs on the right side of the panel indicate the status of the Ethernet port the Service port and th
125. siderations 106 distribution rack 107 environmental 105 mechanical 107 power 85 106 safety 105 site 105 returning products for repair 127 routing mode selecting 61 routing protocol selecting 61 RS 232 utilities 81 running batch file 82 S safety precautions ambient temperature 23 bodily harm 101 equipment damage 102 general 101 internal power supply 23 redundant power supply 24 requirements 105 safety specifications 97 sch den am ger t 103 serial port cable pinouts 119 function of pinouts 120 service connection 99 setting up switching module redundancy 34 setup fast 56 setup mode full 58 selection 58 switch 58 signaling statistics 74 Simple Network Management Protocol supported MIBs 98 single mode fiber link Oc 3 41 single IP mode 75 77 single mode fiber comparing fiber to specifications 116 standards 110 115 site requirements cabling considerations 106 distribution rack requirements 107 software loading 51 specifications 97 ambient air temperature 105 category 1 single mode fiber 117 category 2 single mode fiber 117 environmental 105 heat related 106 multi mode fiber 112 operating humidity 105 power 106 thermal 106 statistics ATM layer 74 ATM layer port 74 general switch 74 physical layer 74 signaling 74 viewing 74 summary of components 16 SVC configuring 73 switch hot swappable 19 redundant 19 Statistics 74 switching module general 17 hot swapping 33 installing 32 LED indicators 49 r
126. sin step 2 select the capacity of Bank 2 For each of the 16 resident ELANs enter a number in the range 0 2 to select the bank assignment for the ELAN from the list of three possibilities Options 0 Conventional 1 Bank 1 1 60MB s 2 Bank 2 1 60MB s The factory default is O Your choices are displayed The following is an example of the FastBUS configuration CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Fast BUS Configuration Fast BUS stat 1 Enable 0 Disable 01 2 FastBUS banks available Select bank s capacity Options 1 6 10MB s 2 3 20MB s 3 2 30MB s 4 1 60MB s Bank 1 slot 4 4 Bank 1 is configured 1 60MB s Banke27 De Bank 2 is configured 1 60MB s Fast BUS ELAN assignments Options 0 Conventional 1 Bank 1 1 60MB s 2 Bank 2 1 60MB s elan7674_0 0 elan7674_15 0 ELAN ID ELAN Name Capacity er ee ER elan7674_0 Conventional 2 elan7674_1 Conventional 3 elan7674_2 Conventional 4 elan7674_3 Conventional 5 elan7674_4 Conventional 6 elan7674_5 Conventional y elan7674_6 Conventional 8 elan7674_7 Conventional 9 elan7674_8 Conventional 10 elan7674_9 Conventional et elan7674_10 Conventional ES elan7674_11 Conventional 1 3 elan7674_12 Conventional 14 elan 7674_13 Conventional 15 elan7674_14 Conventional Integrated Fast Setup 65 Interface Type Section This section prompts you for the ATM interface t
127. st Ethernet Interface Card with 3C37600 23 4 m 16FX Fast Ethernet ports 7608F Fast Ethernet Interface Card with 3C37608 16 2 m 8FX Fast Ethernet ports 8 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied 7660F Fast Ethernet Interface Card with 3C37660 1 8 m 2FX Fast Ethernet ports m 14 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied 7600T Fast Ethernet Interface Card 3C37601 20 7 m 16TX Fast Ethernet ports 7608T Fast Ethernet interface card 3C37617 15 3 m 8TX Fast Ethernet ports 8 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied 7662T Fast Ethernet module 3C37662 1 4 m 2TX Fast Ethernet ports m 14 Fast Ethernet ports unoccupied The typical power consumption values represent typical traffic load and line speed of the CoreBuilder and interface cards Maximum power consumption of the cards is 10 higher than the typical values and occurs when all card ports are working at full rate A redundant switch has the same power requirements as the active switch Required Power Supply for Various CoreBuilder Installations Redundant Power Supply 89 Table 21 which is calculated from Table 20 shows the number of power supplies required Single or Dual for various CoreBuilder 7000 installations The first column describes the particular combination of cards installed and covers the most common applications The second column shows the number of power supplies required if a redundant switch is not installed the third column shows the number of power supplies re
128. st one CoreBuilder 7X00 interface card must be installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis The following shows a typical LE Client Configuration Make a list of the ELAN names and the numbers to which they are assigned in this section for later use in the Virtual Network Configuration section 68 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH LE Client Configuration A Hit Enter after VN 2 for end of potential ELAN names list V 1 ELA ame admin V 2 ELA ame elan8460_1 V 3 ELA ame elan67791 _5 u 4 ELA ame elan1234_5 ME STEUER ame elan1234_6 V 6 ELA ame elan1234_7 ME 7 ELA ame elan6789_0 KE 8 BELA ame elan6789_1 V 9 ELA ame elan1357_1 0 V 10 ELA ame elan2468_1 V 11 ELA ame elanl111_1 N 12 ELA ame elan2222_2 V 13 ELA ame elan3333_3 V 14 ELA ame elan4444_ 4 V 15 ELA ame elan5555_5 V 16 ELA ame elan6666_6 V 17 ELA ame elan 7777_7 V 18 ELA ame Virtual Network Configuration Section This section prompts you for the virtual network configuration In this section you assign Ethernet ports to the ELANs you entered in the LE Client Configuration section The Ethernet ports of the CoreBuilder 7X00 interface cards installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis are displayed sequentially For each port you enter the number of the ELAN to which you want that
129. stomer on and after January 1 1998 that are date sensitive will continue performing properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1 2000 provided that all other products used by Customer in connection or combination with the 3Com products including hardware software and firmware accurately exchange date data with the 3Com products with the exception of those products identified at 3Com s Web site http Awww 3com com products yr2000 html as not meeting this standard A product is considered a Heritage 3Com product if it is a member of a product family which was manufactured by 3Com prior to its merger with US Robotics Corporation This Year 2000 limited warranty does not apply to Heritage US Robotics Corporation products If it appears that any such product does not perform properly with regard to such date data on and after January 1 2000 and Customer notifies 3Com before the later of April 1 2000 or ninety 90 days after purchase of the product from 3Com or its authorized reseller 3Com shall at its option and expense provide a software update which would effect the proper performance of such product repair such product deliver to Customer an equivalent product to replace such product or if none of the foregoing is feasible refund to Customer the purchase price paid for such product Any software update or replaced or repaired product will carry a Year 2000 Warranty for ninety 90 days or until April 1 2000 wh
130. system cabling plan a Ensure that the system is easily accessible for installation and service m Use AC power 15 Amp service receptacles type N5 15 or NEMA 5 15R for 120Vac a Select a vinyl floor covering for the wiring closet Concrete floors tend to accumulate dust and carpets often cause static electricity a Ensure that the wiring closet floor is flat and level If the floor is not level ensure that the racks are bolted to the floor to prevent them from tipping over Distribution Rack Requirements 107 Ensure that all wiring closets have doors with locks to prevent unauthorized access m Provide adequate overhead lighting in the wiring closet for easy maintenance Ensure that each wiring closet has a suitable ground All metal racks enclosures boxes and raceways in the closet should be grounded a Assign wiring closet identification numbers using architectural location codes or some type of floor grid matrix a Ensure that all system environmental requirements are met such as ambient temperature and humidity Distribution Rack Requirements Mechanical Requirements This section describes the basic mechanical and space requirements for the distribution rack refer to Figure 16 Figure 16 Distribution racks Racks should comply with the standards and requirements mentioned in the cabling system plan and should conform to conventional standards In the United States
131. t of worldwide technical telephone support numbers Country Telephone Number Country Telephone Number Asia Pacific Rim Australia 1 800 678 515 P R of China 10800 61 00137 or Hong Kong 800 933 486 021 6350 1590 India 61 2 9937 5085 Singapore 800 6161 463 Indonesia 001 800 61 009 S Korea Japan 0031 61 6439 From anywhere in S Korea 00798 611 2230 Malaysia 1800 801 777 From Seoul 0 2 3455 6455 New Zealand 0800 446 398 Taiwan R O C 0080 611 261 Pakistan 61 2 9937 5085 Thailand 001 800 611 2000 Philippines 1235 61 266 2602 Europe From anywhere in Europe call 31 0 30 6029900 phone 31 0 30 6029999 fax Europe South Africa and Middle East From the following countries you may use the toll free numbers Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Hungary Ireland Israel Italy Latin America Argentina Brazil Chile Colombia 0800 297468 Netherlands 0800 0227788 0800 71429 Norway 800 11376 800 17309 Poland 00800 3111206 0800 113153 Portugal 0800 831416 0800 917959 South Africa 0800 995014 0800 1821502 Spain 900 983125 00800 12813 Sweden 020 795482 1800 553117 Switzerland 0800 55 3072 1800 9453794 U K 0800 966197 1678 79489 AT amp T 800 666 5065 Mexico 01 800 CARE 01 800 2273 0800 13 3266 Peru AT amp T 800 666 5065 1230 020 0645 Puerto Rico 800 666 5065 98012 2127 Venezuela AT amp T 800 666 5065 North America 1 800 NET 3Com 1 800 638 3266 Enterprise Custo
132. the grp_upld bat switch engine flash memory to PC file 82 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COREBUILDER 7000 FAMILY ATM SWITCH Running a Batch File Returning to Operational Mode Table 18 Utilities for Upload Download continued Utility Batch file name Download a configuration parameter group from the grp_down bat PC to the switch engine flash memory Erase a configuration parameter group in the switch grperase bat engine flash memory Set debug flag to ON dbgon bat Set debug flag to OFF dbgoff bat Download all software executable files to the flash down_all bat memory Download all SW executables except atmsw fls downpart bat Download only atmsw fls downmain bat Download all software executable files to the flash downoper bat memory and erase the configuration in flash memory To run a batch file bat on your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch do the following Perform the menu item 1 SYS 3 LOA 3 LCL 1 2 Reboot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch 3 Connect your PC to the Service Port of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch In the PC change the directory to the one containing the appropriate files Run the appropriate batch file from Table 18 a Type the name of the batch file b Type the appropriate ComPort switch com1 com2 c Type the appropriate Speed switch 19200 57600 1 15200 d Press Enter e Choose desired option at a prompt s if at all After the software has been stored or re
133. the redundant switch module see Chapter 10 in the Operations Guide This section includes the following topics Installing a Switch Module Replacing a Switch Module Setting up Switch Module Redundancy Setting up Switch Module Hardware Redundancy Setting up Hardware Redundancy and LANE Redundancy To install a switch module in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis Remove the new card from its antistatic bag Orient the card so its labelling is upright and make sure the inject handles are in the outward position Replacing a Switch Module 1 Switch Module 33 Insert the card into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the selected slot and sliding the card until it stops Grab both inject handles and push them inward This locks the card into the chassis You may have to apply considerable pressure to the handles An audible click indicates that the connectors have engaged Tighten the card s securing screws You are now ready to connect cables to the appropriate ports To hot swap the switch module Disconnect the cables from the card s ports Ensure that there is a record of where the cables are attached so that you can correctly re connect them to the new card Loosen the screws at the extreme right and left of the card near the insert eject handles Grasp the insert eject handles of the card you want to replace and push them outward This ejects the card You may have to apply conside
134. to interface with an ATM network in support of LAN Emulation LAN Emulation Client Identifier This identifier contained in the LAN Emulation header indicates the ID of the ATM host or ATM LAN bridge It is unique for every ATM Client LECS LES level indicator LM Local Management Application LMA menu system logical group nodes logical link logical node logical uplink LOS LUNI GLOSSARY 135 LAN Emulation Configuration Server This is the set of functions that provides an edge device with information regarding the location of the other LAN Emulation Services that is LES and BUS LAN Emulation Server provides address resolution for the LECs within an Emulated LAN An LES receives an IP address from its own tables or by querying the other LECs and returns it to the requesting LEC The level indicator specifies the exact number of significant bits that are used for the peer group ID and can range from O to 104 Local management of a network device via a connected terminal The LMA menu system is a set of command menus organized in a hierarchic top down fashion Each command menu contains a numbered list of menu items Each menu item has a three letter mnemonic identifier and a short description of the item There are two kinds of menu items commands that display another lower level command menu submenu and commands that perform a specific administrative task A logical group node that represents a lo
135. trieved the system will still be in load mode To return the system to normal operational mode use one of the following methods Upgrading from E IISP to PNNI 83 Method 1 Shift O Reboot the switch Within 3 seconds of rebooting press Shift O Perform the menu item 1 SYS 3 LOA 3 LCL 0 The system is now in operational mode Method 2 dbgoff bat Run the batch file dbgoff bat a Type dbgoff bat Type the appropriate ComPort switch com1 com2 Type the appropriate Speed switch 19200 57600 1 15200 Press Enter a ao fF Wait for completion Reboot the switch The system is now in operational mode Upgrading from E IISP to PNNI gt PNNI in E IISP For full upgrade instructions see Chapter 6 in the CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide The CoreBuilder 7000 has a special gateway function which allows E IISP to PNNI connectivity and vice versa PNNI is available in version 4 5 extended only Connecting PNNI to E IISP is done in two ways a Using the 3 1 interface m Using the PNNI to IISP E IISP gateway Connecting PNNI to E IISP and IISP networks requires addressing to match use the same E 164 addressing scheme in order to guarantee uniqueness This is necessary because PNNI works on the best match routing scheme The PNNI gateway function will advertise IISP and or E IISP addresses as either native or as foreign reachability addresses 84 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE COR
136. tsregeln Heben Sie das System nicht ohne Hilfe einer anderen Person hoch Ein voll ausger steter CoreBuilder 7000 ATM Schalter wiegt bei Versand 43 Pfund 19 5 kgs Steht das System unter Strom wenn sie ein Modul installieren oder auswechseln f hren Sie keine Metallgegenst nde wie einen Schraubenzieher oder einen Finger mit Schmuck in den offenen Schlitz ein Das k nnte zu Verbrennungen oder anderen K rpersch den f hren sowie auch zu Sch den am System Afin d viter des blessures ainsi qu un dommage possible au commutateur CoreBuilder 7000 ATM prendre les pr cautions suivantes Ne pas soulever le systeme sans l assistance d une autre personne Un commutateur compl tement mont CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM SwitchFA 24 Cell Switching Module p se environ 43 livres 19 5kg lorsqu il est livr Si le systeme est aliment lors de l installation ou du remplacement d un module ne jamais ins rer d objet m tallique tel qu un tourne vis ou un doigt portant un bijou dans la fente Cela est susceptible de provoquer br lures ou autres dommages corporels et d endommager le systeme Equipment Damage To avoid damaging your CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM SwitchFA 24 Cell Switching Module follow these precautions Sch den am Ger t 103 When handling replacement parts 3Com recommends that you always use a wrist strap connected to a proper ground This helps prevent the part from being damaged by electrostatic discharge
137. u access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day 7 days a week through the following online systems a World Wide Web site m 3Com Knowledgebase Web Services m 3Com FIP site m 3Com Bulletin Board Service 3Com BBS 3Com Facts Automated Fax Service To access the latest networking information on the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site enter this URL into your Internet browser http www 3com com This service provides access to online support information such as technical documentation and software as well as support options that range from technical education to maintenance and professional services This interactive tool contains technical product information compiled by 3Com expert technical engineers around the globe Located on the World Wide Web at http knowledgebase 3com com this service gives all 3Com customers and partners complementary round the clock access to technical information on most 3Com products 124 3Com FTP Site D 3Com Bulletin Board Service APPENDIX E TECHNICAL SUPPORT Download drivers patches software and MIBs across the Internet from the 3Com public FTP site This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week To connect to the 3Com FTP site enter the following information into your FTP client m Hostname tp 3com com
138. ues d lectrocution et d incendie Le service apr s vente ne devra tre effectu que par un personnel qualifi Aucune pi ce de l unit ne peut tre r par e par le simple utilisateur Preparation 25 Le CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch d alimentation interne permet une s lection automatique de 100 120 VAC ou 200 240 VAC 60 50Hz comme stipul sur le label de s curit plac pr s de l ouverture d alimentation Veiller a ce que le voltage du secteur soit bien compris entre les valeurs mentionn es ci dessus Ne pas faire fonctionner l unit dans un endroit ou la temp rature ambiante maximale d passe 40 degr s C Ne jamais essayer de brancher allumer ou faire fonctionner une unit apparemment endommag e S assurer que les ouvertures de la ventilation du chassis de l unit ne sont pas bloqu es D brancher le fil d alimentation au secteur de la prise murale AVANT d essayer de d placer ou de remplacer l unit d alimentation Le syst me dispose d un syst me redondant d alimentation au secteur Le fait de d brancher l une des sources d alimentation ne d branche que l un des modules d alimentation au secteur Pour isoler enti rement l unit de toute alimentation d brancher tous les c bles d alimentation Preparation Before beginning the installation procedures in this chapter ensure that the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch is placed close to the location where it will be installed and that the
139. ugh the ILMI protocol A network prefix is essential for address registration to be executed Refer to CoreBuilder 7000 Family ATM Switches Management Guide for proper network prefix setting For connectivity with devices that do not support ILMI ATM addresses can be set manually using the Add ATM address function under ATM address setup in the Administration Console menus Configuring a PVC Permanent Virtual Channels PVC can be used to connect to devices that do not support switched virtual channels SVC standard protocols In the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch you can create point to point P2P and point to multipoint P2M connections Use the Setup and Configuration Connections menu to create a PVC call PTP or PTM You can also create an out VC in a PTM call release a PVC call release an out VC from call save PVC connections in flash memory and reset saved connections Up to 2000 PVCs can be configured Configuring Clock Synchronization External clock synchronization allows a clock to be received on one of the bottom of 4 OC 3c ports of an 8 port interface card from an external source and to be distributed to all bottom OC 3c ports on the same card and other 8 port interface cards in the same chassis It is used in voice and data applications so that the same port is used at the same time You can configure one port to be the master port which will distribute its Viewing Network Statistics CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING THE
140. ular platform that provides a switching fabric for ATM Ethernet ATM and Fast Ethernet interface cards The 2 5 Gbps CoreBuilder 7000 switching engine supports switched LAN interfaces in the wiring closets of large networks and is well suited for the backbone of small to medium sized networks The CoreBuilder 7OOOHD switch supports demanding enterprise backbones and high density data center applications providing high performance ATM switching at both the network core and boundary The CoreBuilder 7OOOHD platform features a 5 0 Gbps switching engine that provides capacity for up to 32 non blocking OC 3 155 ports or up to 8 non blocking OC 12 622 Mbps ports Using an enhanced i960CF processor the CoreBuilder 7OOOHD switch supports faster signaling expanded memory and higher performance LAN Emulation services The switch also accommodates scalable high density Ethernet ATM Fast Ethernet and Gigabit Ethernet interface cards The four slot chassis allows for a mixture of port types with versatile media options for a wide range of network configurations Component Summary 17 Component Summary Figure 1 shows the components of the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch o o o o a o o SIS 1 Power Supplies CB 7000HD Switch Module ad CB7000 HD Switch Module wo 8Port Board
141. ule hardware redundancy without setting up LANE redundancy This procedure only requires operating the LMA The second procedure sets up the main and redundant switch module hardware redundancy as well as LANE redundancy It requires both the LMA and the Transcend Enterprise Manager There are two situations where you would use the procedures of this section The initial installation of main and redundant cards The main card in the first slot has failed and the redundant card in the second slot has taken over as the main card The failed card in the first slot has been replaced by a new card and this new card is now the redundant one Switch Module 35 Setting up Switch Use the following procedure to set up the switch module hardware Module Hardware redundancy Redundancy 1 Designate and mark the main and redundant switch modules 2 Insert the switch module you marked as redundant in slot 2 Do not insert the switch module you marked as main yet 3 Turn on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch The switch module in slot 2 becomes active 4 Run the Integrated Fast Setup procedure see_ Integrated Fast Setup on page 56 using the LMA command 9 FST 5 Insert the main switch module in slot 1 6 Reboot the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch using the LMA menu sequence 1 SYS 7 RBO The switch module in slot 1 becomes active 7 Verify main and redundant switch module status using the LMA comma
142. upports only Category 1 single mode fiber The specifications for the standard single mode fiber are listed in Table 29 Refer to the Category 1 specifications in this table for fiber connecting 3Com equipment For fiber used with Category 2 equipment from another vendor refer to the Category 2 specifications The cable plant for a Category 2 implementation must have a minimum loss of 15 0 dB In a Category 2 implementation minimum cable plant losses are required to avoid saturating blinding the receiver Table 29 Single Mode Fiber Specifications Category Specifications Descriptions Both Categories Core 8 to 10 um Cladding 125 um 2 um 117 ATM Cabling Table 29 Single Mode Fiber Specifications continued Category 1 Category 2 Output power from transmitter Receive power Maximum distance between ATM devices Maximum attenuation Output power from transmitter Receive power Maximum distance between nodes Maximum attenuation 14 dB minimum 8 dB maximum 32 dB minimum 8 dB maximum 14 4 km 10 dB 1 dB allowed for reflections and dispersion penalties 4 dB minimum 0 dB maximum 37 dB minimum 15 dB maximum 58 6 km 32 dB 1 dB allowed for reflections and dispersion penalties Maximum distances assume cable with one splice every 2 2 km with 0 3 dB loss each and with no patch panels or mechanical splices Maximum attenuation includes cable attenuation and the loss induc
143. ust covers on the ports at all times when they are not in use To clean a fiber optic lens when it becomes dirty see Cleaning dirty fiber optic cables on page 95 Damaged Transceiver Due to Excessive Insertion Force The ATM specification for insertion force on the connector into an ATM SC receptacle is 3 5 lbs However it is possible to exert up to 30 Ibs of insertion force on the transceiver if you are too forceful while inserting the SC connector into the receptacle This can cause failure of the transceiver s mechanical joints permanently damaging the part and disabling the port When inserting connectors into the ATM ports gently insert the SC connector into the receptacle until you hear the connector click into place Use only enough force to engage the connector in the receptacle no more than 3 5 Ibs This will avoid damage to the transceiver 112 APPENDIX D CABLING REQUIREMENTS Multi mode Fiber Standards The MMF PMD standards define the requirements for an ATM cable plant to support an interstation distance of up to 2 kilometers 1 25 miles of multi mode fiber The cable plant includes all fiber optic components between any two communicating ATM devices and their associated station to network connectors at each end To determine whether the cable plant complies with the MMF PMD standard do the following Compare the specifications of the fiber you are using to standard specifications as described in Table
144. wer level peer group as a single point for purposes of operating at one level of the PNNI routing hierarchy An abstract representation of the connectivity between two logical nodes This includes individual physical links individual virtual path connections and parallel physical links and or virtual path connections An abstract representation of a peer group or a switching system as a single point Any link between the lowest level hierarchy and the upper levels of hierarchy Loss of Signal A condition at the receiver or a maintenance signal transmitted in the PHY overhead indicating that the receiving equipment has lost the received signal This is used to monitor the performance of the PHY layer LAN Emulation User to Network Interface The standardized interface between a LE client and a LE server LES LECS and BUS 136 GLOSSARY M MaxCR MIB multicasting multiplexing N native addresses neighbor node NMS NNI octet OSPF outside link Operation and Maintenance cell OAM Maximum Cell Rate This is the maximum capacity usable by connections belonging to the specified service category Management Information Base A database of network management information that describes the specifics of individual network components The transmit operation of a single PDU by a source interface where the PDU reaches a group of one or more destinations A function within a layer that interleaves the inform
145. when redundant switch cards and redundant power supplies can be used in a CoreBuilder switch In order to determine whether a redundant switch card and or an redundant power supply can be used in a CoreBuilder switch the total power consumption of all installed cards must be examined According to the total power consumption there are three possibilities as the following examples illustrate Installation I The total power consumption of a single switching card that is no redundant card installed and all interface cards exceeds 90A In this case a Dual 90A supply is required so that the second power supply cannot be redundant A redundant switch card can be installed This heavy load installation is illustrated by the first example installation in Table 21 Installation Il The total power consumption of two switching cards i e redundant card installed and all interface cards exceeds 90A but without the second switching card the consumption is less than 90A In this case either a redundant switch card or a redundant power supply can be installed but not both This medium load installation is illustrated by the second example installation in Table 21 Installation Ill The total power consumption of two switching cards and all interface cards does not exceed 90A In this case both a redundant switch card and a redundant power supply can be installed The light load installation is illustrated by the fourth example install
146. you can install your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Install and power up your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch Learn abou CoreBuilder Learn abou CoreBuilder Learn abou implemente switch Find out wh switch Quickly set up your CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch s documentation system components how you administer and manage the 7000 family ATM switch ATM and how it is implemented in the 7000 family ATM switch LAN Emulation and how it is d in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM at type of configuration tasks you can perform on the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch for management access Perform configuration or administration tasks using the Administration Console Release Notes Release Notes Installation and Startup Guide Installation and Startup Guide Installation and Startup Guide Installation and Startup Guide Management Guide Operations Guide Operations Guide Operations Guide Installation and Startup Guide Management Guide 14 ABOUT THIS GUIDE If you want to Read Get assistance Technical Support Appendix in any guide Documentation Comments Your suggestions are very important to us They help us make our documentation more useful to you Please send e mail comments about this guide to sdtechpubs_comments 3Com com Please include the following information when commenting m Document Title m Document Part Number found on back p
147. ype configuration of the ports on the Interface Modules which are installed in the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis There are four interface types UNI E IISP IISP and PNNI The UNI type is normally used when an edge device is connecting to a switch The E IISP type is normally used when connecting to another CoreBuilder 7000 or 9000 switch The IISP type is used to connect to a device which does not recognize the E IISP protocol used by the CoreBuilder 7000 family ATM switch such as switches of other vendors The PNNI type is normally used to connect switches to other similar or different types of switches when you want each switch to have a global view of the entire network PNNI is available in version 4 5 extended only To enter the interface type configuration At the NNI type of port prompt enter the NNI type for the port you just specified Enter U for UNI enter E for E IISP enter I for IISP or P for PNNI Repeat step 1 until you have specified the interface type for all of the ports that are in the Corebuilder 7000 family ATM switch chassis Interface type NNI type of port lt 3 1 gt U lt NI gt E lt IISP gt I lt ISP gt P lt NNI gt U NNEC Pe TORT EE UNI EE ENEE NNI type of port lt 3 3 gt U lt NI gt E lt IISP gt I lt ISP gt P lt NNI gt E NNI type of port lt 3 4 gt U lt NI gt E lt IISP gt I lt ISP gt P lt NNI gt I 66 CHAPTER 6 CONFIGURING TH

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