Cabletron Systems BRIM-A6 Manuale utente

BRIM-A6

USER’S GUIDE

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BRIM-A6 User’s Guide i

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciﬁcations and other information

contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron

Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, ﬁrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN

ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES.

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Printed in the United States of America

Order Number: 9031311-01 January 1996

SPECTRUM

LANVIEW

MicroMMAC

, and

BRIM

are registered trademarks and

Element

Manager

EMM-E6

EMME

EPIM

EPIM-A

EPIM-F1

EPIM-F2

EPIM-F3

EPIM-T

EPIM-X

ESXMIM

FOT-F

FOT-F3

HubSTACK

NBR-420/620

SEH

SEHI

, and

TMS-3

are

trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective companies.

Printed on Recycled Paper

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable

protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in

accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user

will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables

aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique

édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or

industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference

by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial

and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be

caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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Notice

BRIM-A6 User’s Guide iii

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT:

Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.

This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”)

that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the

“Program”) contained in this package. The Program may be contained in ﬁrmware, chips or other

media. BY UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PRODUCT,YOU ARE AGREEING TO BECOME

BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, WHICH INCLUDES THE LICENSE AND

THE LIMITATION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT

AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED

PRODUCT TO THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.

CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE

1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this

package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the

2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the

Program.

3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws

and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and

venue of the New Hampshire courts.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

1. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be specifically provided by Cabletron in

writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the Program (including

its documentation and media).

CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO

YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING

BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND

FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE

ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

2. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL

CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER

(INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS,

PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL,

INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS)

ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT,

EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH

DAMAGES. BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR

ON THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IN SOME

INSTANCES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO

YOU.

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UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted computer

software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with Section 52227-19 (a) through (d) of the

Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights Clause and its successors, and (c) in all respects

is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its suppliers.

For Department of Defense units, the product is licensed with “Restricted Rights” as deﬁned in the

DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its

successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in

subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at

252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505.

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BRIM-A6 User’s Guide v

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Application of Council Directive(s):

89/336/EEC

73/23/EEC

Manufacturer’s Name:

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Manufacturer’s Address:

35 Industrial Way

PO Box 5005

Rochester, NH 03867

European Representative Name:

Mr. J. Solari

European Representative Address:

Cabletron Systems Limited

Nexus House, Newbury Business Park

London Road, Newbury

Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England

Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards:

EC Directive 89/336/EEC

EC Directive 73/23/EEC

EN55022

EN 50082-1

EN 60950

Equipment Type/Environment:

Networking Equipment, for use in a Commercial or Light

Industrial Environment.

We the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the

above directives.

Manufacturer Legal Representative in Europe

Mr. Richard Michaud Mr. J. Solari

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Full Name Full Name

Manager of Engineering Services Managing Director - E.M.E.A.

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Title Title

Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England

___________________________________ ___________________________________

Location Location

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BRIM-A6 User’s Guide vii

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.3 BRIM-A6 Overview......................................................................1-3

1.4 BRIM-A6 Features.......................................................................1-3

1.5 BRIM-A6 Specifications...............................................................1-4

1.6 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-4

1.7 Getting Help.................................................................................1-5

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Unpacking the BRIM....................................................................2-1

2.2 Installing APIMs...........................................................................2-2

2.3 Installing BRIMs...........................................................................2-3

2.3.1 Installing a BRIM in a MIM..............................................2-3

2.3.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub ..............................................2-5

CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

3.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................3-2

3.2 Using LIM to create PVCs...........................................................3-3

3.2.1 ATM Connection Tables Screen Fields ..........................3-4

3.2.2 ATM Connection Tables Screen Commands .................3-5

3.2.3 Using ATM Connection Tables Screen Commands .......3-5

3.2.4 Adding PVCs to the Connection Tables Screen.............3-6

3.2.5 Deleting PVCs from the Connection Tables Screen.......3-6

3.3 Using LM to Create PVCs ...........................................................3-7

3.3.1 BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Fields........................................3-8

3.3.2 BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Commands...............................3-9

3.3.3 Using BRIM-A6 Setup Screen Commands...................3-10

3.3.4 Accessing the BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen .......3-10

3.3.5 BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields....................3-11

3.3.6 BRIM-A6 Add/Delete Entry Screen Commands ...........3-12

3.3.7 Adding a PVC ...............................................................3-12

3.3.8 Modifying a PVC...........................................................3-13

3.3.9 Deleting a PVC .............................................................3-14

CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs

4.1 BRIM-A6 LEDs............................................................................4-1

4.2 APIM LEDs..................................................................................4-2

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APPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 APIM-11 Specifications...............................................................A-1

A.2 APIM-21 Specifications...............................................................A-1

A.3 APIM-22 Specifications...............................................................A-2

A.4 APIM-29 Specifications...............................................................A-2

A.5 APIM-67 Specifications...............................................................A-3

APPENDIX B ATM OVERVIEW

B.1 ATM Basics.................................................................................B-1

B.2 The ATM Cell.............................................................................. B-2

B.3 The ATM Network....................................................................... B-4

B.3.1 Virtual Channels and Virtual Paths................................. B-4

B.3.2 Permanent and Switched Virtual Channels....................B-5

B.4 ATM Protocol .............................................................................. B-5

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BRIM-A6 User’s Guide Page 1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems

BRIM-A6 User’s Guide

. This

manual provides the following information:

• Describes BRIM-A6 features

• Explains how to install the BRIM-A6 in a Cabletron Systems Media

Interface Module (MIM) or standalone hub

• Outlines speciﬁcations for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous

Transfer Mode (ATM) Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM)

The BRIM-A6 provides additional connectivity/functionality to various

Cabletron Systems MIMs and standalone hubs.You should have a general

working knowledge of ATM networks and the ATM User-Network

Interface Speciﬁcation, as proposed in theATM Forum, prior to installing

the BRIM-A6. If you need a basic overview ofATM, refer toAppendix B,

ATM Overview

1.1 USINGTHIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its

content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of

the BRIM-A6. The following list provides an overview of each section of

this manual:

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, outlines the contents of this manual, describes

BRIM-A6 features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2,

Installation

, describes how to install ATM Port Interface

Modules (APIMs) into the BRIM-A6. This chapter also explains how to

install a BRIM-A6 into a MIM or a standalone hub.

Chapter 3,

Local Management

, describes how to create Permanent

Virtual Connection using Cabletron Systems Local Interface Management

(LIM) or Cabletron Systems Local Management (LM).

Chapter 4,

LANVIEW LEDS

, describes how to use the BRIM-A6 LEDs

to monitor BRIM performance and status.

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

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Appendix A,

APIM Specifications

, describes speciﬁcations and features

for each of the APIMs available for the BRIM-A6.

Appendix B,

ATM Overview

, provides a basic overview of ATM

technology.

1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

NOTE

Note

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

information that may be of special importance.

TIP

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

CAUTION

Caution

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

damage to the equipment.

Warning

symbol.Warns against an action that could result in

equipment damage, personal injury or death.

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