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Contentsviii Chapter 7 TP25 Configuration 8.1.1 Transmit Indicators...

4-2SONET Configuration4.1.2 Receive IndicatorsThe LED corresponding to the receive line of the port has the following mean-ings depending on the color

4-3SONET ConfigurationTo change the mode of a SONET port, log in to AMI. (Please refer to Appen-dix A of this manual for information about logging int

4-4SONET Configuration4.4 Configuring SONET LoopbackTo facilitate testing of the SONET ports, there are two different loopback con-figurations available

4-5SONET ConfigurationFigure 4.1 - SONET Single Port Loopback DiagramSer/ParPar/SerTXSectionRXSectionTo NetworkFrom NetworkLineDiagnostic

4-6SONET Configuration4.5 Displaying SONET Error CountersAMI allows the user to display several SONET counters. The counters can beaccessed by logging

4-7SONET Configuration4.6 SONET Error Counter DescriptionssonetSectionBIPs The number of Section BIP-8 (Bit InterleavedParity) errors that have been d

4-8SONET ConfigurationsonetLineAISs The number of seconds in which line Alarm Indi-cation Signal (AIS) has occurred. A line AIS isasserted when a 111

4-9SONET ConfigurationsonetPathYellows The number of seconds in which path yellowalarm has occurred. A path yellow alarm isdetected by extracting bit

4-10SONET Configuration4.7 Configuring SONET TimingThe SONET ports on an individual switch fabric can derive timing from oneof two sources: an interna

5-1CHAPTER 5 DS-3 ConfigurationIf your Cabletron switch is equipped with one or more DS-3 network mod-ules, some additional configuration may be necessa

ixContents B.2.5 Creating an IP to NSAP Address Mapping ...B-8B.2.6 Creating a Classical IP PVC ...

5-2DS-3 Configuration5.2 Configuring DS-3 ModeThere are two modes of operation that the DS-3 ports support: PLCP (physi-cal layer convergence protocol

5-3DS-3 Configuration5.3 Configuring DS-3 Empty CellsTo change the type of cells sent as empty cells (filler that is sent when a port isnot sending data

5-4DS-3 Configuration5.5 Configuring DS-3 FramingThere are two types of framing that the DS-3 ports support: clear channel andC-bit parity. These type

5-5DS-3 Configuration5.6 Configuring DS-3 Payload ScramblingSome equipment is more sensitive than the 9A000, SFCS-200BX or the SFCS-1000 when synchroni

5-6DS-3 Configuration5.7 Configuring DS-3 LoopbackIn order to facilitate testing of the DS-3 ports, there are four different loopbackconfigurations avai

5-7DS-3 Configuration5.7.1 Cell LoopbackWhen enabled, the DS-3 stream is received from the network, unframed intoATM cells, reframed, and then transmi

5-8DS-3 Configuration5.8 Displaying DS-3 Error CountersThe user can display several DS-3 counters by logging in to AMI. Enter thefollowing parameters

5-9DS-3 Configuration5.9 DS-3 Error Counter Descriptionsds3FramingLOSs Indicates the number of seconds in which Loss ofSignal (LOS) errors were detect

5-10DS-3 Configurationds3PlcpLOFs Shows the number of seconds in which Loss OfFrame (LOF) errors were detected by the PLCP(Physical Layer Convergence

5-11DS-3 Configuration5.10 Configuring DS-3 TimingThe DS-3 ports on an individual switch fabric can derive timing from one oftwo sources: an internal

Contentsx B.11.3 Showing the SPANS Signalling Path Configuration...B-101B.12 SPVC Configuration Commands...

5-12DS-3 Configuration

6-1CHAPTER 6 E-3 ConfigurationE-3 network modules may require some additional configuration. There areseveral parameters that can be configured in order

6-2E-3 Configuration6.2 Configuring E-3 ModeThere are two modes of operation that the E-3 ports support: PLCP (alsoreferred to as G.751) and HCS (also

6-3E-3 ConfigurationTo enable or disable scrambling on an E-3 port, log in to AMI and enter thefollowing parameters:configuration port e3 scrambling &l

6-4E-3 Configuration .Figure 6.1 - E-3 Loopback6.4.1 Cell LoopbackWhen enabled, the E-3 stream received from the network is unframed intoATM cells. Th

6-5E-3 Configuration6.5 Configuring E-3 Empty CellsTo change the type of cells sent as empty cells (filler that is sent when a port isnot sending data)

6-6E-3 Configuration6.6 Displaying E-3 Error CountersThe user can display several E-3 counters by logging in to AMI. Enter the fol-lowing parameters t

6-7E-3 Configuration6.7 E-3 Error Counter Descriptionse3FramingLOSs Specifies the number of seconds in which LossOf Signal (LOS) errors were detected b

6-8E-3 Configuratione3PlcpBIP8s Indicates the number of BIP-8 (Bit InterleavedParity - 8) error events. The BIP-8 is calculatedover the Path Overhead

6-9E-3 Configuration6.8 Configuring E-3 TimingThe E-3 ports on an individual switch fabric can derive timing from one oftwo sources: an internal clock

xiContents C.2.6 Power Supply Operation ... C-9C.2.7 Temperature Sensor Operatio

6-10E-3 Configuration

7-1CHAPTER 7 TP25 ConfigurationIf your switch fabric is equipped with one or more TP25 (25 Mbps) networkmodules, there is some additional configuration

7-2TP25 Configuration7.2 Configuring TP25 LoopbackTo facilitate testing of the TP25 ports, a line loopback configuration is avail-able. When a TP25 port

7-3TP25 ConfigurationFigure 7.1 - TP25 Single Port Loopback DiagramXFRMRPMD TC LayerSwitchFabricCellBufferNetworkLINE

7-4TP25 Configuration7.3 Displaying TP25 Error CountersThe user can display several TP25 counters by logging in to AMI. Enter thefollowing parameters

8-1CHAPTER 8 TAXI ConfigurationThe TAXI network modules for the Cabletron ATM switches use the 4B/5BTAXI format and are shipped preconfigured. No additi

8-2TAXI Configuration8.2 Configuring TAXI LoopbackTo facilitate testing of the TAXI ports, a diagnostic loopback configuration isavailable. When a TAXI

A-1APPENDIX A AMI OverviewThe switch software provides switch and connection management, IP connec-tivity, and SNMP network management. The Switch Con

A-2AMI OverviewAdditionally, the user only needs to enter the minimum number of letters in acommand which would make the command unique to that level.

A-3AMI OverviewA.1 Initial Login from Serial Port or TelnetThe user can log in to the switch either through the serial port or through theEthernet por

Contentsxii Appendix E SNMP Configuration E.2 SNMP Traps...

A-4AMI OverviewA.1.2 Login from TelnetTo telnet to the SCP, enter the following parameters at the > prompt on thehost:> telnet <name>name

A-5AMI OverviewATM Management Interface v1.2Copyright (c) 1994, 1995 FORE Systems, Inc.All Rights ReservedGeneral commands: '?' to get list

A-6AMI OverviewA.2 AMI Commands Not Available When Running RemotelySome AMI commands are not available when you telnet or log in to a switchremotely.

A-7AMI OverviewA.3 AMI Root Menu for an Open SessionThis menu is the root submenu for an AMI session. When AMI is first enteredfrom the serial port or

A-8AMI OverviewA.3.1 About CommandBy entering the about command at the root level prompt, the user can dis-play information regarding AMI and how to b

A-9AMI OverviewA.3.2 Close CommandAny number of sessions may be opened to remote SCPs from your local SCP.However, only one AMI session may be open at

A-10AMI OverviewA.3.3 Configuration CommandsBy entering configuration at the root level, the user can access several sub-commands that allow the user to

A-11AMI OverviewA.3.6 History CommandBy typing history at any prompt, the user can list up to the last 20 previouslytyped commands for that particular

A-12AMI OverviewA.3.7 Open CommandThe open command lets the user begin a session on a remote switch. At theprompt, enter the following parameters:loca

A-13AMI OverviewA.3.8 Operation CommandsBy entering operation at the root level prompt, the user can access severalsubcommands that allow the user to

xiii PREFACE This manual provides the technical information needed to configure the ATMSwitches, the LAN and WAN network modules, and the acco

A-14AMI OverviewA.3.10 Redo CommandThe redo command can be used in conjunction with the history command. Itlets the user repeat a command that was giv

A-15AMI OverviewType history at the prompt to list the last 20 previously typed commands forthat particular session as follows:localhost::> history

A-16AMI OverviewA.3.11 Rows CommandThe rows command allows users to set the number of rows that their terminaldisplays. Users can access this command

B-1APPENDIX B AMI Configuration CommandsThis chapter contains a detailed description of the AMI configuration com-mands. The main configuration menu can

B-2AMI Configuration CommandsB.1.1 Displaying Alarm ConditionsThis command lets the user display the status of all alarms. The linkFailedand spansFail

B-3AMI Configuration CommandsMajor alarm relay status Off means that no major alarms are currently active.On means that one or more major alarms are c

B-4AMI Configuration CommandsB.1.3 Disabling an AlarmThis command lets the user disable an alarm. Enter the following parameters:localhost::configurat

B-5AMI Configuration CommandsB.1.4 Resetting an AlarmThis command lets the user reset either the linkFailed alarm, the spansFailedalarm, or both alarm

B-6AMI Configuration CommandsB.2 ATM ARP Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to manage the ATM ARP (address resolutionprotocol) feature

B-7AMI Configuration CommandsB.2.1.2 Setting the ARP Server AddressThis command allows the user to set the address of the RFC-1577 ATM ARPserver. Ente

xivPREFACE Appendix B - AMI Configuration Commands - Contains a text and graphicaldescription of the configuration level AMI commands. Appendix C - AM

B-8AMI Configuration CommandsB.2.3 Flushing the ATM ARP CacheThis command enables the user to delete the contents of the ATM ARP cache.Only dynamic AR

B-9AMI Configuration CommandsB.2.6 Creating a Classical IP PVCThis command allows the user to create a new Classical IP PVC ARP entry.All data is sent

B-10AMI Configuration CommandsB.2.8 Displaying the ATM ARP EntriesThis command displays the current ATM ARP cache. Enter the followingparameters:local

B-11AMI Configuration CommandsB.3 Switch Board Configuration CommandsThis submenu allows the user to configure default values for the switchboard. The u

B-12AMI Configuration CommandsB.3.2 Displaying the Board ConfigurationThis command shows the current configuration of the switch board. Enter thefollowi

B-13AMI Configuration CommandsB.3.3 Displaying the Board TopologyThis command displays the SPANS topology of the ATM network of whichthis switch is a

B-14AMI Configuration CommandsB.4 IP Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user change the IP configuration. The user can dis-play the list of av

B-15AMI Configuration CommandsThis can be changed using the configuration ipadmin command.B.4.2 Configuring the IP StateThis command allows the user to

B-16AMI Configuration CommandsB.4.4 Configuring IP ForwardingThis command allows the user to turn IP forwarding on or off. If IP forward-ing is turned

B-17AMI Configuration CommandsB.4.6 Configuring IP RoutesThis command allows the user to add a static IP route to the local IP routingtable, delete a s

xvPREFACE Typographical Styles Throughout this manual, all specific commands meant to be entered by theuser will appear on a separate line in bold typ

B-18AMI Configuration CommandsB.4.6.2 Deleting an IP RouteThis command lets the user delete an IP route. Enter the following parame-ters:localhost::co

B-19AMI Configuration CommandsB.4.7 Displaying the IP Interface ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display information about the configuration

B-20AMI Configuration CommandsB.5 LAN Emulation Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to configure LAN Emulation (LANE) on aswitch. The us

B-21AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.1.2 Deleting a BUSThis command allows the user to delete a specified BUS. Enter the followingparameters:localhost::co

B-22AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.1.4 Displaying BUS InformationThis command lets the user display the current BUS information in one oftwo ways. To d

B-23AMI Configuration CommandsTo display information about a particular BUS that is currently configured onthe switch, enter the following parameters:l

B-24AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2 LAN Emulation Client (LEC) Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure the LAN Emulation Client (LEC

B-25AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2.2.1 Deleting LANE ARP Cache InformationThis command allows the user to remove an ARP entry from the LANE ARPcache

B-26AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2.3 Deleting a LECThis command lets the user delete a LEC from an ELAN. Enter the followingparameters:localhost::con

B-27AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2.4.1 Setting the Default LEC Configuration ModeThis command lets the user set the default mode for configuring all of

xviPREFACE installation/operation. CAUTION statements can prevent possible equip-ment damage and/or loss of data and will be indicated as: CAUTION

B-28AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2.5 Creating a LECThis command lets the user create a LEC (join an ELAN). When a LEC is cre-ated, a corresponding el

B-29AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.2.6 Displaying LEC InformationThis command lets the user display the current LEC information in one oftwo ways. To d

B-30AMI Configuration CommandsMode Shows the configuration mode that is used when aLEC joins the ELAN. Automatic means that the“well-known” LECS addres

B-31AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.3 LAN Emulation Configuration Server (LECS) CommandsThese commands allow the user to configure the LAN Emulation Config

B-32AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.3.3 Creating a LECSThis command lets the user create (start) a LECS service. Enter the followingparameters:localhost

B-33AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.3.4 Displaying LECS InformationThis command lets the user display the current LECS information in one oftwo ways. To

B-34AMI Configuration CommandsNOTE: When you change the administrative statusof a LECS down to up, it takes a few secondsfor the operational change to

B-35AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.3.5 Getting the LECS Configuration FileThis command lets the user download the LECS configuration file. Enter thefollow

B-36AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.4 LAN Emulation Server (LES) Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to configure the LAN Emulation Server

B-37AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.4.3 Creating a LESThis command lets the user create a new LES. Enter the following parameters:localhost::conf lane l

xviiPREFACE Laser Warning Class 1 lasers are defined as products which do not permit human access tolaser radiation in excess of the accessible limits

B-38AMI Configuration CommandsB.5.4.4 Displaying LES InformationThis command lets the user display the current LES information in four dif-ferent ways

B-39AMI Configuration CommandsTo display information about a particular LES that is currently configured onthe switch, enter the following parameters:l

B-40AMI Configuration CommandsELAN Name: “eng-net2” LES: 47.0005.80.ffe100.0000.f21a.00d0.0020481a00d0.1a BUS: 47.0005.80.ffe100.0000.f21a.00d0.0020

B-41AMI Configuration CommandsTo display advanced information about a particular LES that is currently con-figured on the switch, enter the following p

B-42AMI Configuration CommandsB.6 Network Module Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure the network modules. The list ofavailable s

B-43AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.2 Configuring Distributed Timing on a Network ModuleThese commands enable the user to configure or to display informat

B-44AMI Configuration CommandsInternal Shows whether the export clock or the import clockis being used as the internal clock for this networkmodule.Im

B-45AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.2.2 Configuring the Internal Clock Timing of a Network ModuleEach network module installed in a switch has its own in

B-46AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.2.3 Configuring the Export Clock Timing of a Network ModuleThis command allows the user to configure the timing source

B-47AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.2.4 Configuring the Import Clock Timing of a Network ModuleThis command allows the user to configure the timing source

xviiiPREFACE Safety Agency Compliance This preface provides safety precautions to follow when installing a product. Safety Precautions For your prote

B-48AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.3 Configuring Traffic on a Network ModuleThese commands enable the user to configure or to display information aboutthe

B-49AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.3.2 Displaying Traffic Models for a Network ModuleThis command allows the user to display the different types of traf

B-50AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.3.3 Setting Traffic Models on a Network ModuleThis command lets the user select one of the traffic memory models for a

B-51AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.3.4 Displaying Traffic on a Network ModuleThis command enables the user to display traffic model information on thenet

B-52AMI Configuration CommandsB.6.3.5 Setting FIFO Blocking on a Network ModuleThis command lets the user set FIFO blocking on a specific network modul

B-53AMI Configuration CommandsB.7 NSAP Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to create, delete, and display NSAP staticroutes; to create,

B-54AMI Configuration CommandsB.7.1.2 Creating an NSAP RouteThis command allows the user to create an NSAP static route. Enter the fol-lowing paramete

B-55AMI Configuration Commandsepd This is an optional parameter. The epd parametershould be used for links that support Early PacketDiscard. The epd p

B-56AMI Configuration CommandsCost Shows the routing metric for this link. There is a costfor each link in a route. The sum of these link costsdetermi

B-57AMI Configuration CommandsB.7.2.1 Deleting an NSAP PrefixThis command lets the user remove an existing NSAP prefix. Enter the fol-lowing parameters:

xixPREFACE Modifications to Equipment Do not make mechanical or electrical modifications to the equipment.Cabletron Systems, Inc., is not responsible f

B-58AMI Configuration CommandsB.7.2.3 Displaying NSAP PrefixesThis command enables the user to display the current list of NSAP prefixes.Enter the follo

B-59AMI Configuration CommandsB.7.3 NSAP ILMI Configuration CommandThis command enables the user to display the NSAP addresses of all of theports on a

B-60AMI Configuration CommandsB.8 Port Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user manage the configuration of the various ports.The user can disp

B-61AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.2 E-3 Port Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of the configura-tion of the

B-62AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.2.2 Configuring the E-3 Port LoopbackThis subcommand allows the user to designate the type of loopback on a porton an

B-63AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.2.3 Configuring E-3 Port ModeThis command allows the user to change the method used for cell delineationon an E-3 net

B-64AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.2.5 Showing the E-3 Port ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display current information about an E-3network

B-65AMI Configuration CommandsClockSource For all network modules, network means that thetiming for this port is derived externally from theincoming c

B-66AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.3 TP25 Port Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of the configura-tion of the

B-67AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.3.2 Showing the TP25 Port ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display current information about a TP25networ

xxPREFACE

B-68AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.4 DS-3 Port Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of the configura-tion of the

B-69AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.4.2 Configuring the DS-3 Port FramingThis command allows the user to designate the mode to be used on a port ona DS-3

B-70AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.4.4 Configuring the DS-3 Port ModeThis command allows the user to change the type of framing on a port on aDS-3 netwo

B-71AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.4.6 Showing the DS-3 Port ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display current information about all of thepo

B-72AMI Configuration CommandsIdleCells Shows the type of cells this port sends for filler whenthe port is not sending data. Idle cells set the CLP bit

B-73AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.5 J-2 Port Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user modify various aspects of the configuration of aJ-2 netwo

B-74AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.5.2 Configuring J-2 Port LoopbackThis command allows the user to configure the loopback mode on a J-2 port.Enter the f

B-75AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.5.3 Showing J-2 Port ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display information about the configurationof the po

B-76AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.5.4 Configuring J-2 Port TimingThis command allows the user to change the timing source on a port on a J-2network mod

B-77AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.7 SONET Port Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of the configura-tion of al

1-1 CHAPTER 1 Configuring PVCs In order to interoperate with other vendors’ equipment, it is often necessaryto create Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs

B-78AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.7.2 Configuring SONET Port LoopbackThis command enables the user to configure the type of loopback mode on aSONET port

B-79AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.7.4 Showing the SONET Port ConfigurationThis command lets the user display information about the configuration of allo

B-80AMI Configuration CommandsMode Indicates the mode of operation for this port. Can besonet or sdh.Loopback Indicates the loopback mode on this port

B-81AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.7.5 Configuring SONET Port TimingThis command allows the user to change the timing source on a port on aSONET network

B-82AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.8 Showing the Port ConfigurationThis command lets the user display port information about all of the ports onan indiv

B-83AMI Configuration CommandsoVCs Indicates the number of outgoing virtual channelson the port.oBw Shows the amount of bandwidth (in Mbps) for theout

B-84AMI Configuration CommandsBuffOB Indicates the buffer overbooking level configured onthis port, specified as a percentage. Enter an integervalue gre

B-85AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.9 TAXI Port Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of the configura-tion of all

B-86AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.9.2 Showing the TAXI Port ConfigurationThis command enables the user to display current information about all of thep

B-87AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.10 Traffic Port Configuration CommandsThese commands enable the user to configure various traffic features on anindividu

1-2Configuring PVCs Figure 1.1 - The CellThe set of mappings in the ATM network used to route cells from a source to adestination are generally refe

B-88AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.10.2 Configuring EFCI on a PortThis command allows the user to designate the cell buffer threshold overwhich Availabl

B-89AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.10.3 Configuring Port Queue SizeThis command enables the user to designate the dedicated queue size for agiven type o

B-90AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.10.4 Displaying Port Traffic and Priority Queue InformationThis command lets the user display port traffic information

B-91AMI Configuration Commandsber.CBR Qsize Displays the reserved queue size for CBR traffic. Thedefault setting is 256 cells.CBR CDV Shows the maximum

B-92AMI Configuration CommandsThis command also lets the user show port traffic information and port prior-ity queue information for an individual port

B-93AMI Configuration CommandsB.8.11 VBROB Port Configuration CommandsThis command is an advanced option that allows the user to set an outputbandwidth

B-94AMI Configuration CommandsB.9 Serial Port Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user manage an RS-232 serial port. The user can dis-play the

B-95AMI Configuration CommandsB.10 SNMP Configuration CommandsThese commands enable the user to manage the SNMP communities andtraps. The user can disp

B-96AMI Configuration CommandsB.10.2.1 Deleting an SNMP Trap EntryThis command allows the user to delete an existing SNMP trap destination.Before dele

B-97AMI Configuration CommandsB.10.2.2 Creating an SNMP Trap EntryThis command allows the user to specify a host to which a switch can sendSNMP traps.

1-3Configuring PVCs1.2 Virtual PathsVirtual paths are used to establish connections between two switch fabrics inan ATM network. Once the switch fabri

B-98AMI Configuration CommandsB.11 SPANS Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to manage SPANS (Simple Protocol for ATMNetwork Signalling

B-99AMI Configuration CommandsB.11.2 Creating a SPANS Signalling PathThis command allows the user to create a SPANS signalling path.NOTE: Before a SPA

B-100AMI Configuration Commands-clsupc <index> Indicates the integer index that refers to a specifictraffic contract that is used to police the co

B-101AMI Configuration CommandsB.11.3 Showing the SPANS Signalling Path ConfigurationThis command lets the user list an individual switch fabric’s curr

B-102AMI Configuration CommandsTo show advanced SPANS signalling path information about all of the ports,enter the following parameters:localhost::con

B-103AMI Configuration CommandsTo list SPANS information for a specific port, (for example, port 1C1), enterthe following parameters:localhost::configu

B-104AMI Configuration CommandsB.12 SPVC Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to configure SPVCs (Smart Permanent Vir-tual Circuits). An

B-105AMI Configuration Commandsvci Indicates the virtual channel number on the localswitch fabric.dest-session Indicates the name of the remote switch

B-106AMI Configuration Commandsdest-vci Indicates the virtual channel number on the remoteswitch fabric.-peak <Kb/sec> Indicates the amount of p

B-107AMI Configuration CommandsB.12.3 Displaying SPVC InformationThis command allows the user to display all of the SPVCs on an individualswitch fabri

1-4Configuring PVCsThe VCI value of cells does not change as the cell is switched through theATM network via a virtual path. Each virtual path must or

B-108AMI Configuration CommandsB.13 Switch Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to configure default settings for the switch.The user can

B-109AMI Configuration CommandsB.13.2 Setting the Minimum Number of Reserved VCIs for PMPsThis command lets the user set the minimum number for the ra

B-110AMI Configuration CommandsB.13.3 Setting the Maximum Number of Reserved VCIs for PMPsThis command lets the user set the maximum number for the ra

B-111AMI Configuration CommandsB.13.4 Displaying the Switch ConfigurationThis command lets the user display switch configuration information includ-ing

B-112AMI Configuration CommandsB.14 System Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure system message log features, config-ure the amount

B-113AMI Configuration CommandsB.14.2 System Log Configuration CommandsSyslog is a tool that can send system messages to be logged to a user-specifiedre

B-114AMI Configuration CommandsB.14.2.2 Setting the Address of the System Log HostThis command sets the address of the host to which the switch’s syst

B-115AMI Configuration CommandsB.14.2.3 Deleting the Address of the System Log HostThis command allows the user to delete the address of the host to w

B-116AMI Configuration CommandsB.14.2.4 Turning Off or Turning On System Log Messages to the ConsoleOn a 9A000, SFCS-200WG, an SFCS-200BX, and an SFCS

B-117AMI Configuration CommandsB.14.3 AMI Timeout Configuration CommandThis command lets the user set the amount of time of non-activity after whichan

1-5Configuring PVCsThe VCI value remains unchanged when cells are switched via a throughpath. For example, the through path A4|10 -> B4|20 will ma

B-118AMI Configuration CommandsB.15 Topology Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to manage the ForeThought PNNI topologyinformation and

B-119AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.2 Changing the ForeThought PNNI Border Switch FunctionalityA switch that has a link to another switch that belon

B-120AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.3 Setting the ForeThought PNNI Switch Prefix MaskThis command allows the user to select the ForeThought PNNI swit

B-121AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.5 Setting the Hello Indication IntervalHello indication messages are the “keep alive” messages that two switches

B-122AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.8 Setting the Maximum Hop CountBy setting a maximum hop count, the user tells the switch to consider onlythose p

B-123AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.10 Setting a Minimum Threshold for NSAP UpdatesThe minimum threshold is the smallest capacity value that the thr

B-124AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.1.12 Displaying ForeThought PNNI ParametersThis command let the user display all of the ForeThought PNNI topologyp

B-125AMI Configuration CommandsThe fields in this display are defined as follows:Switch NSAP prefix Displays the switch’s NSAP prefix.Switch Prefix Mask Sh

B-126AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.2 SPANS Topology Configuration CommandsThese commands allow the user to modify various aspects of SPANS-NNI ona swi

B-127AMI Configuration CommandsB.15.2.2 Setting the SPANS Area IDThis command enables the user to set the SPANS area ID. Enter the followingparameters

1-6Configuring PVCs1.2.2 Originating and Terminating PathsAs previously noted, originating and terminating paths are points at which avirtual path ori

B-128AMI Configuration CommandsB.16 UNI 3.0 Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure UNI 3.0 signalling paths. The user candisplay th

B-129AMI Configuration CommandsB.16.2 Creating a UNI 3.0 Signalling PathThis command enables the user to create a UNI 3.0 signalling path.NOTE: Before

B-130AMI Configuration Commands-ilmivci <vci> Indicates the VCI to use for ILMI signalling mes-sages. The default reserved VCI is 16.-minvci <

B-131AMI Configuration CommandsB.16.3 Displaying UNI 3.0 Signalling PathsThis command allows the user to list an individual switch fabric’s currentUNI

B-132AMI Configuration CommandsType Displays the type of configuration for this port. Canbe publicUNI, auto, or IISP. The default is auto.OperType Show

B-133AMI Configuration CommandsMaxVCI Displays the top number for the range of VCIs to bereserved for UNI 3.0 signalling messages. Thedefault is 511.S

B-134AMI Configuration CommandsB.17 Usage Parameter Control Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user create or delete usage parameter control

B-135AMI Configuration CommandsB.17.2 Creating a UPC Traffic ContractThis command allows the user to create a UPC contract. Enter the followingparamete

B-136AMI Configuration Commands[tag] Entering tag means that non-conforming CLP = 0cells are tagged. Otherwise, they are dropped. Dropis the default.

B-137AMI Configuration CommandsB.17.3 Displaying the UPC Traffic ContractsThis command lets the user display all of the UPC contracts. Enter the follow

1-7Configuring PVCs1.3 Listing Virtual PathsBy logging in to AMI (see Appendix A of this manual for information aboutlogging into AMI), it is possible

B-138AMI Configuration CommandsB.18 Virtual Channel Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure permanent virtual channels (PVCs).The us

B-139AMI Configuration CommandsB.18.2 Modifying a Virtual ChannelThis command enables the user to modify the UPC traffic contract of an exist-ing perma

B-140AMI Configuration CommandsThe following is an example of how to create a virtual channel on anSFCS-1000. To create a vcc going in port 2A1, vpi 0

B-141AMI Configuration CommandsB.18.4 Displaying the Virtual Channel ConfigurationThis command allows the user to display existing virtual channels. Th

B-142AMI Configuration CommandsTo list all of the existing permanent virtual channels on a specific port, (forexample, port 1C1), enter the following p

B-143AMI Configuration CommandsB.19 Virtual Path Configuration CommandsThese commands let the user configure virtual paths. The user can display thelist

B-144AMI Configuration CommandsB.19.2 Modifying a Virtual PathThis command lets the user modify the UPC contract of a through path ormodify the amount

B-145AMI Configuration CommandsB.19.3 Creating a Virtual PathThis command lets the user add a virtual path in three different ways. Thefirst line is us

B-146AMI Configuration CommandsThe following parameters make up a terminating path:port Indicates the incoming port number.vpi Indicates the incoming

B-147AMI Configuration Commands-vbrbuffob <percent> Indicates the buffer overbooking level assigned tothis path, specified as a percentage. Enter

iNotice Notice Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior n

1-8Configuring PVCsMaxBW Shows the maximum amount of bandwidth (inmegabits/second) that is available for the virtualchannels using this path.BW Shows

B-148AMI Configuration CommandsThe following is an example of how to create a virtual path on an SFCS-1000.To create a through path going in port 2A1,

B-149AMI Configuration CommandsB.19.4 Displaying Virtual PathsThis command lets the user display existing virtual paths. The user can showeither all o

B-150AMI Configuration CommandsBW Shows the amount of bandwidth (in megabits/sec-ond) that has been reserved for the virtual channelsusing this path.M

B-151AMI Configuration CommandsOutput Port Shows the number of the output port of the virtualpath. Lists terminate if it is a terminating path.Output

B-152AMI Configuration CommandsTo list all of the existing permanent virtual paths on a specific port and path,(for example, port 1A1 and VPI 0) enter

C-1APPENDIX C AMI Operation CommandsThis chapter contains a detailed description of the AMI operation com-mands. The main operation menu can be found

C-2AMI Operation CommandsC.1.1 Backing Up the DatabaseThis command lets the user make a backup of the configuration database. Ona 9A000, SFCS-200WG, SF

C-3AMI Operation CommandsC.1.2 Initializing the DatabaseThis command lets the user initialize the CDB. The switch asks you to verifythis action before

C-4AMI Operation CommandsC.1.3 Resetting the DatabaseThis command enables the user to reset the configuration database. The onlyinformation that will b

C-5AMI Operation CommandsC.2 Environment CommandsThese commands allow the user to monitor the switch’s environmentalparameters. Typing environment ? a

1-9Configuring PVCsThe fields in this display are defined as follows:Input Port Lists the number of the input port of the virtualpath. Lists originate i

C-6AMI Operation CommandsC.2.2 Switch Fabric OperationThese commands allow the user to monitor the temperature of the individualswitch fabrics on an S

C-7AMI Operation CommandsAlarm/trap reset threshold Shows the temperature in oC at which an overtem-perature alarm is reset. For example, if the user

C-8AMI Operation CommandsC.2.5 Fan OperationThis command enables the user to display information about the fans on anSFCS-1000 only. Enter the followi

C-9AMI Operation CommandsC.2.6 Power Supply OperationThis command enables the user to display information about power supplies.Enter the following par

C-10AMI Operation CommandsThe fields in these displays are defined as follows:PowerSupply On an SFCS-200BX, 1 indicates the left power supplyand 2 indic

C-11AMI Operation CommandsC.2.8 Panic Acknowledgment CommandsOn occasion, the SCP may go into a state called panic, in which it reboots,closes a user

C-12AMI Operation CommandsEnter the following parameters to clear a panic condition:localhost::operation panic> clearOK.The message above is shown

C-13AMI Operation CommandsAt this point, the user must log in to AMI and enter the following parametersto display the panic message:localhost::> op

C-14AMI Operation CommandsC.3 Displaying and Setting the Date and TimeThis command allows the user to display the current date and time on theswitch.

C-15AMI Operation CommandsC.4 FLASH Operation CommandsThese commands enable management of the FLASH memory system. Typingflash ? at the prompt at the o

1-10Configuring PVCs1.4 Virtual ChannelsVirtual channels “ride” inside of virtual paths. The combination of the twospecifies a virtual connection. On a

C-16AMI Operation CommandsC.4.2 Deleting a File from FLASH MemoryThis command allows the user to delete a file from the FLASH memory sys-tem. Enter the

C-17AMI Operation CommandsC.4.3 Displaying the FLASH Memory DirectoryThis command enables the user to display the directory listing of the FLASHmemory

C-18AMI Operation CommandsC.4.6 Initializing the FLASH FileThis command lets the user initialize the FLASH file.CAUTION Initializing the FLASH file dele

C-19AMI Operation CommandsC.4.8 Renaming a FLASH FileThis command enables the user to rename a file that is in FLASH memory.Enter the following paramet

C-20AMI Operation CommandsC.6 Upgrading the SwitchThis command allows the user to upgrade the software on an individual SCP. NOTE: The remote host on

C-21AMI Operation CommandsC.7 Displaying and Changing the Version of SoftwareThis command allows the user to display and/or change the version of soft

C-22AMI Operation Commands

D-1APPENDIX D AMI Statistics CommandsThis chapter contains a detailed description of the AMI statistics commandsthat display operational performance a

D-2AMI Statistics CommandsD.2 AAL4 StatisticsYou can display AAL4 statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringaal4 at the statistics level.l

D-3AMI Statistics CommandsD.3 AAL5 StatisticsYou can display AAL5 statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringaal5 at the statistics level.l

1-11Configuring PVCsVirtual channels switch cells using both the VPI and VCI values. Both the VPIand VCI values may change when a cell is switched via

D-4AMI Statistics CommandsD.4 ATM StatisticsYou can display ATM statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringatm at the statistics level.loca

D-5AMI Statistics CommandsD.5 Switch Board StatisticsYou can display switch board statistics for an individual switch board byentering board at the st

D-6AMI Statistics CommandsD.7 DS-3 StatisticsYou can list statistics about all of the DS-3 network modules in an individualswitch fabric by entering d

D-7AMI Statistics CommandsThe fields in this display have the following meanings:ds3FramingLOSs Specifies the number of seconds in which Loss OfSignal (

D-8AMI Statistics Commandsds3PlcpBIP8s Lists the number of BIP-8 (Bit Interleaved Parity - 8)error events. The BIP-8 is calculated over the PathOverhe

D-9AMI Statistics CommandsD.8 E-3 StatisticsYou can display statistics about all of the E-3 network modules in an individ-ual switch fabric by enterin

D-10AMI Statistics CommandsThe fields in this display have the following meanings:e3FramingLOSs Specifies the number of seconds in which Loss OfSignal (

D-11AMI Statistics Commandse3PlcpBIP8s Shows the number of BIP-8 (Bit Interleaved Parity-8)error events. The BIP-8 is calculated over the PathOverhead

D-12AMI Statistics CommandsD.9 ICMP StatisticsYou can list ICMP statistics for an individual switch fabric by entering icmpat the statistics level.loc

D-13AMI Statistics CommandsThe fields in this display have the following meanings:icmpInMsgs Indicates the total number of ICMP messages whichthe entit

1-12Configuring PVCsBefore a virtual channel can be created, the corresponding terminating and origi-nating paths must exist. For example, before the

D-14AMI Statistics CommandsicmpOutErrors Displays the number of ICMP messages which thisentity did not send due to problems discoveredwithin ICMP such

D-15AMI Statistics CommandsD.10 Interface StatisticsYou can list interface statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringinterface at the stat

D-16AMI Statistics CommandsifInErrors Indicates the number of inbound packets that con-tained errors preventing them from being deliverableto a higher

D-17AMI Statistics CommandsD.11 IP StatisticsYou can display IP statistics for an individual switch fabric by entering ip atthe statistics level.local

D-18AMI Statistics CommandsipInAddrErrors Shows the number of input datagrams discardedbecause the IP address in their IP header’s destina-tion field w

D-19AMI Statistics CommandsipOutNoRoutes Lists the number of IP datagrams discarded becauseno route could be found to transmit them to theirdestinatio

D-20AMI Statistics CommandsD.12 Network Module StatisticsYou can list network module statistics about all of the network modules in anindividual switc

D-21AMI Statistics CommandsThe fields in these displays have the following meanings:Module Shows the number of each network module that iscurrently ins

D-22AMI Statistics CommandsD.13 Port StatisticsYou can display port statistics about all of the ports on an individual switchfabric by entering port a

D-23AMI Statistics CommandsD.14 SONET StatisticsYou can display statistics about all of the SONET network modules on anindividual switch fabric by ent

1-13Configuring PVCs1.4.1 Listing Virtual ChannelsBy logging in to AMI (see Appendix A of this manual for information aboutlogging into AMI), it is po

D-24AMI Statistics CommandssonetSectionLOFs Specifies the number of seconds in which Loss OfFrame (LOF) has occurred. A LOF is declared whenan out-of-f

D-25AMI Statistics CommandssonetPathFEBEs Displays the number of path Far End Block Errors(FEBE) that have been detected since the last time theport h

D-26AMI Statistics CommandsD.15 SPANS StatisticsYou can list SPANS statistics for an individual switch fabric by entering spansat the statistics level

D-27AMI Statistics CommandsD.16 TCP StatisticsYou can display TCP statistics for an individual switch fabric by entering tcpat the statistics level.lo

D-28AMI Statistics CommandstcpCurrEstab Shows the number of TCP connections for which thecurrent state is either ESTABLISHED or CLOSE-WAIT.tcpInSegs L

D-29AMI Statistics CommandsD.17 TP25 StatisticsYou can display statistics about all of the TP25 network modules in an indi-vidual switch fabric by ent

D-30AMI Statistics CommandsD.18 UDP StatisticsYou can display UDP statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringudp at the statistics level.lo

D-31AMI Statistics CommandsD.19 UNI 3.0 StatisticsYou can show UNI 3.0 statistics for an individual switch fabric by enteringuni30 at the statistics l

D-32AMI Statistics CommandsD.20 VCC StatisticsYou can display virtual channel statistics for an individual switch fabric byentering vcc at the statist

D-33AMI Statistics CommandsD.21 VPC StatisticsYou can display virtual path statistics for an individual switch fabric by enter-ing vpc at the statisti

1-14Configuring PVCsOutput VCI Indicates the outgoing virtual channel number.UPC Shows the integer index that refers to the specifictraffic contract ass

D-34AMI Statistics Commands

E-1APPENDIX E SNMP ConfigurationThe switch control software for the ATM switches includes an SNMP agent.The SNMP agent enables the remote monitoring an

E-2SNMP Configuration Table E.1 - 9A000/SFCS-200WG/SFCS-200BXPort NameSoftware Port NumberBoard-Netmod-Port IndexPort NameSoftware Port NumberBoard-Ne

E-3SNMP ConfigurationE.2 SNMP TrapsSNMP traps are used to update the state of the network automatically toremote network management hosts. The SNMP ag

E-4SNMP Configuration5 asxNetModuleUp An asxNetModuleUp trap signifies that the sendingprotocol entity recognizes a new operational ATMSwitch network m

E-5SNMP Configuration29 asxLinkUp This trap alerts that the link that is identified by{hwPortBoard, hwPortModule, hwPortNumber} isback up.30 asxSpansD

E-6SNMP Configuration38 asxSonetPathLabelOn This trap indicates that the specified SONET port isreceiving and errored C2 Path Label byte. ReferenceBel

E-7SNMP Configuration49 asxDS3PLCPLOFCleared This trap indicates that the specified DS3 port hasdetected clearance of incoming LOF Alarm.50 asxDS3LOF

E-8SNMP Configuration63 asxDS1PLCPLOFCleared This trap indicates that the specified DS1 port hasdetected clearance of an incoming LOF Alarm.64 asxDS1Y

E-9SNMP Configuration113 asxJ2YellowCleared This trap indicates that Yellow Alarm is cleared on theincoming signal.114 asxJ2AISDetected This trap in

1-15Configuring PVCs1.5 Creating Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs)This section contains examples of the steps necessary to create a virtual pathor a v

E-10SNMP Configuration1029 crConfMemoryOflow This trap is generated when the allocated call recordmemory (as indicated by crMemoryAllocated) isexceeded

E-11SNMP ConfigurationE.2.1 Adding SNMP Trap DestinationsTo create one or more SNMP trap destinations on a Cabletron switch, log in toAMI and open a s

E-12SNMP ConfigurationE.2.3 Removing SNMP Trap DestinationsTo delete one or more SNMP trap destinations for a Cabletron switch, log into AMI and open

F-1APPENDIX F ForeThought PNNIPNNI (Private Network Node Interface or Private Network-to-NetworkInterface) is a protocol defining interoperability betw

F-2ForeThought PNNIF.1 FT-PNNI RoutingThe FT-PNNI routing protocol serves to distribute topology and addressreachability information between switches

F-3ForeThought PNNIF.1.4 Hierarchical RoutingHierarchical routing is a method of routing that uses hierarchical addressingof nodes (switches), thereby

F-4ForeThought PNNIF.1.4.1.2 Switch Summary PrefixEach switch is configured with a switch mask (swmask) which gives the lengthof the switch summary prefi

F-5ForeThought PNNIF.2 The Physical NetworkIn an ATM network, data is sent and received over virtual circuits, or circuitsthat only exist when needed.

F-6ForeThought PNNIFigure F.2 - Private ATM Network with 21 Switches and 34 Bidirectional LinksIt is in these large, single-level networks that FT-P

F-7ForeThought PNNIFigure F.3 - Example of FT-PNNI Hierarchy Showing Lowest-Level Peer GroupsPeer Group DPeer Group CPeer Group BPeer Group APeer Gr

1-16Configuring PVCsovpi Indicates the outgoing virtual path number.-upc <index> Indicates the integer index that refers to a spe-cific traffic co

F-8ForeThought PNNIF.2.1 Peer GroupsThe FT-PNNI hierarchy begins with a network of switches, organized intopeer groups. A peer group is a collection o

F-9ForeThought PNNIF.2.4 Peer Group Summary Node (PGSN)A PGSN is a hypothetical or imaginary node that summarizes a peer group’sreachability informati

F-10ForeThought PNNI

g-1GLOSSARY802.1d Spanning Tree Bridging - the IEEE standard for bridging; a MAClayer standard for transparently connecting two or more LANs (often ca

g-2GLOSSARYAMI (ATM Management Interface) - the user interface to Cabletron Systems’switch control software (SCS). AMI lets users monitor and change v

g-3GLOSSARYATM Link - a virtual path link (VPL) or a virtual channel link (VCL).ATM Peer-to-Peer Connection - a virtual channel connection (VCC) or a

g-4GLOSSARYBridge - a device that expands a Local Area Network by forwarding framesbetween data link layers associated with two separate cables, usual

g-5GLOSSARYCell - an ATM Layer protocol data unit (PDU).Cell Header - ATM Layer protocol control information.Cell Transfer Delay - the transit delay o

g-6GLOSSARYDemultiplexing - a function performed by a layer entity that identifies andseparates SDUs from a single connection to more than one connecti

g-7GLOSSARYelconfig - a FORE program that shows and modifies LEC configuration.Allows the user to set the NSAP address of the LAN Emulation ConfigurationS

1-17Configuring PVCs-vbrob <percent> Indicates the bandwidth overbooking levelassigned to this path, specified as a percentage.Enter an integer v

g-8GLOSSARYFrame Relay - a fast packet switching protocol based on the LAPD protocol ofISDN that performs routing and transfer with less overhead proc

g-9GLOSSARYICMP (Internet Control Message Protocol) - the protocol that handles errorsand control messages at the IP layer. ICMP is actually a part of

g-10GLOSSARYIn a Class A network, the first of the numbers is the network number, the lastthree numbers are the local host address.In a Class B network

g-11GLOSSARYISA Bus - a bus standard developed by IBM for expansion cards in the firstIBM PC. The original bus supported a data path only 8 bits wide.

g-12GLOSSARYLEC (LAN Emulation Client) - the component in an end system that per-forms data forwarding, address resolution, and other control function

g-13GLOSSARYMIB (Management Information Base) - the set of parameters an SNMP man-agement station can query or set in the SNMP agent of a networked de

g-14GLOSSARYNuBus - a high-speed bus used in the Macintosh family of computers, struc-tured so that users can put a card into any slot on the board wi

g-15GLOSSARYPhysical Layer (PHY) Connection - an association established by the PHYbetween two or more ATM-entities. A PHY connection consists of the

g-16GLOSSARYProxy - the process in which one system acts for another system to answerprotocol requests.Proxy Agent - an agent that queries on behalf o

g-17GLOSSARYtrailer are added to this basic segment. The header identifies the message type(beginning, end, continuation, or single) and contains seque

Noticeii 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

1-18Configuring PVCsThe following is an example of how to create a virtual path on an SFCS-1000.To create a through path going in port 2A1, vpi 1 on o

g-18GLOSSARYsnmpd - an SMNP agent for a given adapter card.SONET (Synchronous Optical Network) - a new and growing body of stan-dards that defines all

g-19GLOSSARYSynchronous - signals that are sourced from the same timing reference andhence are identical in frequency.Systems Network Architecture (SN

g-20GLOSSARYUnassigned Cells - a cell identified by a standardized virtual path identifier(VPI) and virtual channel identifier (VCI) value, which has bee

g-21GLOSSARYVPC (Virtual Path Connection) - a concatenation of VPLs between virtualpath terminators (VPTs). VPCs are unidirectional.VPDN (Virtual Priv

g-22GLOSSARY

1-19Configuring PVCs1.5.1.2 Creating ATM ARP EntriesTo create a FORE IP PVC ARP entry, log in to AMI (see Appendix A of thismanual for information abo

1-20Configuring PVCs1.5.1.3 Listing ATM ARP EntriesTo verify that the ARP entries exist correctly for the outgoing PVC connectionfrom the SCP to the h

1-21Configuring PVCs1.5.2 Creating a Virtual ChannelTo create a new virtual channel, log in to AMI and enter the following param-eters:configuration vc

1-22Configuring PVCsThe following is an example of how to create a virtual channel on anSFCS-1000. To create a vcc going in port 2A1, vpi 0, vci 100 o

1-23Configuring PVCs1.6 Traffic TypesQuality of Service (QOS) Management is based on the bandwidth parametersassociated with a virtual connection and t

1-24Configuring PVCs1.7 Traffic Policing (Usage Parameter Control)Traffic policing, also known as Usage Parameter Control (UPC), is a methodof assessing

1-25Configuring PVCsThe leaky bucket algorithm is a timer which measures the cells entering theswitch fabric against the parameters listed above. As a

1-26Configuring PVCsThe ubr contract is for UBR traffic. Since this is best-effort traffic with nobandwidth guarantees provided, this type of traffic ca

1-27Configuring PVCs1.7.4 AMI UPC CommandsAMI allows the user to create a UPC contract using these combinations oftraffic parameters. To create a UPC c

iiiNotice DOC Notice This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio

1-28Configuring PVCs

2-1CHAPTER 2 Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.1 IntroductionThis chapter describes how to design, configure, and maintain a Classical IPATM netwo

2-2Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.1.1 Logical IP SubnetsAn important concept in Classical IP networks is that of a Logical IP Subnet(LIS). An

2-3Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.1.3 SPANS InterfaceWhile each of the qa interfaces for a given physical interface is designed tosupport Cla

2-4Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.2 Address Registration and ILMI Before a host can establish connections over a physical interface, the host

2-5Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.2.2 Operating with ILMI SupportCabletron Systems switches running software version 3.0 or greater providesu

2-6Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.3 ARP and ARP Servers2.3.1 TheoryIn order for a host to establish a connection to another host, it must firs

2-7Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.3.2 Configuring a Host to be an ARP ServerThe following procedures list the required steps to configure a hos

2-8Configuring a Classical IP ATM NetworkNOTE: If the response is all zeros, this indicates thatthe NSAP address has not been assigned.Check the other

2-9Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network3. From the command prompt in this directory, issue the followingcommand:atmarp -p <NSAP address> <i

Noticeiv

2-10Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network3. On each host requiring service from the ARP server, in the direc-tory in which the ATM boot file is stored

2-11Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.3.3 Configuring a Cabletron Switch to be an ARP ServerCabletron’s ATM switches also have the capability of

2-12Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.3.4 Classical IP OperationOnce a host knows its own ATM address and the ATM address of its ARPserver it wi

2-13Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.3.5 Operational IssuesCertain hosts in an LIS may not support Classical IP. It is still possible to com-m

2-14Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.4 Classical IP PVCs2.4.1 Theory and ConfigurationNormally, ATM connections in a Classical IP environment ar

2-15Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.4.2 Revalidation and RemovalNormally, the device driver periodically checks that its PVCs are still estab-

2-16Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.5 DebuggingThe atmarp utility on the host provides a number of useful options to aidcommunication debuggin

2-17Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.6 Configuring the NetworkIn an ATM network, before any connections can be made, the two partiesmust know ea

2-18Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.6.1 Third-Party Host with No ILMI and No RFC-1577 SupportTo configure a network with a third-party vendor’s

2-19Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.6.2 Third-Party Switch with ILMI and No RFC-1577 SupportTo configure a network with a third-party vendor’s

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2-20Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network2.6.3 Third-Party Switch with RFC-1577 and No ILMI SupportTo configure a network with a third-party vendor’s

2-21Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network4. Configure two static NSAP routes on the third-party switch, oneto each of the Cabletron switches to which

2-22Configuring a Classical IP ATM Network

3-1CHAPTER 3 Configuring an Emulated LAN3.1 IntroductionThis chapter describes how to design, configure, and maintain an EmulatedLAN (ELAN) over an ATM

3-2Configuring an Emulated LAN3.2 Emulated LAN ComponentsThe components of an emulated LAN include LECs, and LAN Emulation Ser-vices consisting of: a

3-3Configuring an Emulated LAN3.2.1 LAN Emulation Client (LEC)The LEC is the component in an end system that performs data forwarding,address resoluti

3-4Configuring an Emulated LAN3.3 Emulated LAN OperationThis section describes the operation of an ELAN and its components from thepoint of view of a

3-5Configuring an Emulated LANFigure 3.2 - ELAN Operation➊ CONFIGURATION - DIRECT➋ CONTROL - DIRECT➌ CONTROL - DISTRIBUTE➍ MULTICAST - SEND➎ MULTICAST

3-6Configuring an Emulated LAN3.3.1 InitializationUpon initialization, LEC1 obtains its own ATM address via address registra-tion. LEC1 obtains the ad

3-7Configuring an Emulated LAN3.3.3 Data TransferWhen LEC1 receives a network-layer packet from a higher layer protocol totransmit to some destination

Contentsvi 2.3.1 Theory...2-62.3.2 Configuring

3-8Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4 Configuring an ELANTo configure an ELAN on a switch, you must log into AMI on a switch run-ning software version 4.0 a

3-9Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.1 Configuring an LECS Configuration Database FileThe LECS uses a text configuration file to contain the configuration inf

3-10Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.1.2 LECS Configuration File SyntaxEach line that you enter in the configuration file takes the general form:[[group].]

3-11Configuring an Emulated LANTable 3.1 defines the various key parameters that may be entered in the con-figuration file. The default value for each pa

3-12Configuring an Emulated LANLines beginning with # may be inserted if you wish to include comments orto improve the clarity of the presentation whe

3-13Configuring an Emulated LANIf you want to control which clients may or may not join a given ELAN, twoadditional keys, Accept and Reject, whose val

3-14Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.1.4 Defining a ClientClients need not be defined in the LECS configuration file. Typically, youwould define a client for

3-15Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.1.5 LECS Control ParametersSpecifying values for keys in the LECS group provides control over the opera-tion of the

3-16Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.2 Sample LECS Configuration FileCAUTION Do not attempt to edit an existing functionalLECS configuration file without fi

3-17Configuring an Emulated LANELAN marketing has three instances, |0, |1, and |2. These three instancesprovide LECs that join the ELAN marketing the

viiContents Chapter 4 SONET Configuration 4.1.1 Transmit Indicators...

3-18Configuring an Emulated LANFigure 3.4 - Sample LECS Configuration File (Part Two of Two)## Parameters for elan: engineering#engineering.Address: 47

3-19Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.3 The Default LECS Configuration FileA default LECS configuration file is installed with software version 4.0. It isre

3-20Configuring an Emulated LANAs supplied, this file allows you to set up a default ELAN that accepts anyclient that wants to join. Before you can use

3-21Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.4 Starting the LAN Emulation ServicesLAN Emulation services include the LECS, LES, and BUS. Once the LECSconfigurati

3-22Configuring an Emulated LANenter something similar to the following:configuration lane lecs new 0x0c -db lecs.cfgUse the following AMI command to v

3-23Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.4.2 Creating a LES and a BUSNext, the LES and BUS services must be started for the ELAN. The preferredmethod is to

3-24Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.5 Starting the LEC(s) and Joining an ELANNow that the ELAN services have been started, you can have LECs join theEL

3-25Configuring an Emulated LANIf you decide to use the manual mode, you must enter either a LECS addressother than the well-known address or you must

3-26Configuring an Emulated LAN3.4.5.2 Configuring the LEC Failover MechanismAn added feature of 4.0 software is the LEC failover mechanism. This featu

4-1CHAPTER 4 SONET ConfigurationSONET network modules may require some additional configuration. Thereare several parameters that can be configured in or