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Problem Solving A-1

Appendix A

Problem Solving

Overview

Introduction

This appendix describes how to diagnose and solve problems with the module using a
light-emitting diodes (LED) displays.

In This Appendix

This appendix contains the following topics:

Topic

Page

Normal Power-Up

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LED Descriptions

A-3

Problem Solving Using LEDs

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Summary of Contents for VNswitch 900GV

Page 1: ...tch 900GV Installation and Configuration Part Number EK DVNGV IN A01 September 1998 This manual describes how to install and configure the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module Revision Information This is a...

Page 2: ...asonable protection against such radio frequency interference Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to tak...

Page 3: ...ons x Accessing Online Information xi Documentation Comments xi Online Services xi Safety Overview xv 1 Product Introduction Overview 1 1 In This Chapter 1 1 What is the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 1 2 Fea...

Page 4: ...e Overview 3 1 Introduction 3 1 In This Chapter 3 1 Setup Port Signaling Standards 3 2 Setup Port Device Cabling 3 2 Connecting to the Setup Port 3 3 4 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch...

Page 5: ...ng the GBIC Card 5 3 Unseating the Module 5 4 A Problem Solving Overview A 1 Introduction A 1 In This Appendix A 1 Normal Power Up A 2 LED Descriptions A 3 Problem Solving Using LEDs A 5 B Connectors...

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Page 7: ...to install and set up the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module It also provides problem solving connector and adapter and pin assignment information Intended Audience This manual is intended for use by pers...

Page 8: ...tions for installing the setup port on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis Chapter 4 Provides information on how to configure the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis Cha...

Page 9: ...on procedures for each clearVISN application clearVISN Overview Provides an overview of the clearVISN software an explanation of each application and descriptions of all concepts necessary to understa...

Page 10: ...the following conventions Convention Description NOTE Contains information of special interest Special Type Indicates system output in examples Boldface Indicates user input in examples Return Indica...

Page 11: ...about this document send them to TechWriting cabletron com Online Services To locate product specific information refer to one of the following World Wide Web sites Americas http www networks digital...

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Page 13: ...ation to prevent damage to equipment VORSICHT Enth lt Informationen die beachtet werden m ssen um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren ACHTUNG Enth lt Informationen die beachtet werden m ssen um die G...

Page 14: ...ver look into an optical fiber or connector port Always assume the cable is connected to a light source VORSICHT Bestimmte Lichtleiterger te k nnen f r die Augen gef hrliches Laser oder Infrarotlicht...

Page 15: ...witch 900GV module For further technical information on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV refer to the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Switch Management and the DIGITAL VNswitch 900 Series Technical Overview In...

Page 16: ...ress destination address protocol type and VLAN for greater network control increased security and bandwidth utilization and reduced propagation of network problems The module includes a large address...

Page 17: ...available Auto configuring at power up Support for up to 256 internal addresses for management and other purposes Manageable via SNMP and the Command Line Interface CLI management via Telnet or an at...

Page 18: ...th the ability to turn off the spanning tree algorithm on an individual port Ethernet The Ethernet feature supports the following Full duplex operation over Gigabit Ethernet port IEEE 803 2z pause con...

Page 19: ...3 DIGITAL VLAN V1 MIB DIGITAL VLAN V2 MIB DIGITAL Comet MIB Proteon MIB Ethernet MIB RFC 1643 DIGITAL Public Common MIB pcom DIGITAL Internal Common MIB icom DIGITAL ELAN Vendor MIB V3 0 elan MIB RMON...

Page 20: ...DIGITAL VNswitch family across the VNbus Support of port groups within a MultiSwitch 900 to create larger distributed multicast domains Support for as many as 32 port based VSDs across each VNbus Supp...

Page 21: ...on This chapter describes the front and back panel components of the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and provides the tasks for installing the module into a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis In This Chapt...

Page 22: ...re 2 1 shows the front panel components and Table 2 1 describes them Figure 2 1 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors Table 2 1 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors Item Icon Name Description 1 Power LED Lights...

Page 23: ...ton Used to either reset the module or perform an upline dump followed by a reset A dump entry must be set up in config_acct in order for the dump to occur If this button is pressed as operational cod...

Page 24: ...to the module when the module is installed in a MultiSwitch 900 3 Grounding bolt Provides a chassis grounding connection between the module and the MultiSwitch 900 4 Manufacturing label Lists the mod...

Page 25: ...le complete the following tasks Task 1 Compare the Power Ratings Compare your module s power requirements 1 with the values shown in the Chassis Manager 2 status display Figure 2 3 If any of the modul...

Page 26: ...igure 2 4 Seating the Module Step Action 1 Place the module s mounting tab 1 into a mounting slot on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 2 Pull up the release lever 2 to its unlocked position 3 Pivot the modu...

Page 27: ...the module initiates the module s power up sequence If the LEDs do not operate as described refer to Appendix A Problem Solving For locations of the module s LEDs refer to Figure 2 1 Stage Descriptio...

Page 28: ...10BaseT 8 pin MJ connectors To connect the LDM port cable to the LDM port Figure 2 5 complete the following steps Figure 2 5 LDM Port Cable Connection Step Action 1 Align the release tab on the cable...

Page 29: ...or Figure 2 6 complete the following steps Figure 2 6 GBIC Connection Step Action 1 Select the appropriate GBIC as listed in the section titled Task 6 Connect the Duplex SC Cables 2 Align the release...

Page 30: ...4 describe supported Short Wave Length and Long Wave Length cable distances Table 2 3 Short Wave Length Black HP 5601 850 Table 2 4 Long Wave Length Blue HP 5611 1300 Fiber Size Fiber Bandwidth Dista...

Page 31: ...allows you to access and set DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV parameters This chapter describes how to access the module from the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 setup port and how to set those parameters In This Chapt...

Page 32: ...tup Port Device Cabling The setup port Figure 3 1 on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis can be connected to a setup port device a terminal or personal computer by using the following cables and adapt...

Page 33: ...ng legend identifies the setup port cabling in Figure 3 1 Step Action 1 Ensure that the transmit and receive baud rates on the setup port device are set to 9600 baud 8 bits no parity 2 Connect the set...

Page 34: ...e Setup Port 3 4 Installing the Setup Port Cable Figure 3 1 Setup Port Cabling Components After all cables are connected go to Chapter 4 BN24H H8571 J H8575 A 3 4 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 DIG ITAL Mult...

Page 35: ...00 chassis In This Chapter This chapter contains the following topics Topic Page Assigning an IP Address 4 2 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU 4 3 9 Start Redirect Mode 4 4 Using Menus to Conf...

Page 36: ...To do this complete the following steps Step Action 1 Install the module into a slot on the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 2 Redirect the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 Chassis Manager setup port to the DIGITAL VNs...

Page 37: ...le s setup screen you must choose option 9 Start Redirect Mode DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 INSTALLATION MENU 1 Restart with Factory Defaults 2 Restart with Current Settings 3 Show...

Page 38: ...ompts you for a slot number as shown in the following example After you enter the number of the slot in which the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV is installed the console is redirected to this slot NOTE The sl...

Page 39: ...on the configuration state of the module some options may not appear Note that when your module is installed in the MultiSwitch 900 the slot number where the module is installed appears at the top of...

Page 40: ...et the module without losing the settings use option 2 Restart with Current Settings CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and replaces them with factory default values All configuration...

Page 41: ...eir current values NOTE Because this option restarts only the module and leaves storage parameters configured at their current values the module s restart process takes only 1 minute The following exa...

Page 42: ...sensitive The following example shows the display associated with this option SysUpTime 6 days 00 03 18 2 resets SNMP Read Write Community public Interface IP Address Subnet Mask Other Info In Band 1...

Page 43: ...aves storage parameters configured at their current values the module s restart process takes only 1 minute The following example shows the dialog associated with this option The following pages descr...

Page 44: ...P 4 10 Configuring the Module in a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 3 Delete SNMP Trap Addresses 4 13 4 Set In Band Interface IP Address 4 14 5 Set Out of Band Interface IP Address 4 15 6 Set Default Gateway 4...

Page 45: ...e following example shows the dialog associated with this option SET SMNP READ WRITE COMMUNITY Format The format for a community name is a string consisting of 4 to 31 printable ASCII characters that...

Page 46: ...for example 16 20 54 156 The following example shows the dialog associated with this option Line Field Description Configure SNMP Trap Addresses 16 20 216 81 This line appears only if the module has...

Page 47: ...NMP Trap Addresses 16 20 216 81 This line appears only if the module has been previously configured Trap address 16 20 216 81 Return Enter the trap address that you have chosen then press the Return k...

Page 48: ...ample shows the dialog associated with this option NOTE If Routing is enabled you will be asked to supply an IFC number prior to entering an IP address IN BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS CONFIGURATION examp...

Page 49: ...nage your module through the OBM port located on the MultiSwitch 900 To enable out of band management you need to assign an OBM IP address The following example shows the dialog associated with this o...

Page 50: ...n band address The following example shows the dialog associated with this option SET IN BAND INTERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS example 16 20 40 156 To delete the address enter 0 in the appropriate ad...

Page 51: ...the module select 5 Go To Local Console from the VNswitch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU The system will display the copyright statements and the following prompt From the Main prompt you can perform additio...

Page 52: ...ch 900GV INSTALLATION MENU If you select 2 List CRASH and DIAGNOSTIC Error Logs the screen shows the list of messages recorded to both logs Select option 1 to clear the information in the logs Select...

Page 53: ...n means that certain backplane channels will be reserved for a VNbus The channels will be reserved reserved as soon as this feature is Enabled and will remain reserved until this feature is Disabled W...

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Page 55: ...erview Introduction This chapter describes how to remove the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module cables and connectors from a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 chassis In This Chapter This chapter contains the follow...

Page 56: ...unseated the LDM cables must be removed from the module To remove the cables Figure 6 1 and Figure 5 1 complete these steps Figure 5 1 Removing the LDM Port Cable Step Action 1 Push in the release ta...

Page 57: ...ard The GBIC is hot swappable and can be removed while the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV has power To remove the connector Figure 5 2 complete these steps Figure 5 2 GBIC Removal Step Action 1 Push in the re...

Page 58: ...ultiSwitch 900 chassis Figure 5 3 complete the following steps Figure 5 3 Unseating the Module Step Action 1 Lift the release lever 1 at the top of the DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 slot 2 While holding up...

Page 59: ...ion This appendix describes how to diagnose and solve problems with the module using a light emitting diodes LED displays In This Appendix This appendix contains the following topics Topic Page Normal...

Page 60: ...1 The module s Power LED lights as soon as power is applied to the unit 2 The module initiates its built in self test Flashing Port State LEDs and Port Activity LEDs indicate that the module is runni...

Page 61: ...release notes for current descriptions continued on next page LED Off On Green On Yellow Flashing Power LED No power or not enough power available in the MultiSwitch 900 Module is receiving power N A...

Page 62: ...port No cable is attached Port is broken Port is enabled onto the front panel and is receiving a valid link Port failure Green Port is management disabled for forwarding but is still receiving a valid...

Page 63: ...2 Problem Solving Using the LEDs continued on next page Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Power LED is off The module is not receiving 5 Vdc Check the power status on the Chassis Manager statu...

Page 64: ...rn the module off momentarily by removing it from the power supply Check that the VNbus Activity LED blinks momentarily during the LED power up self test Connect a known active VNbus channel to any un...

Page 65: ...ers Overview This appendix shows detailed illustrations of the connectors and their pin assignments if applicable and adapters used on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module In This Appendix This appendix...

Page 66: ...nnector for its LDM 10BaseT front panel port Figure B 1 shows the 8 pin MJ straight through port connector and its pin assignments Figure B 1 8 pin MJ Straight through Connector Table B 1 lists the pi...

Page 67: ...pters H8571 J Adapter Figure B 2 shows the H8571 J adapter 6 pin MMJ connector to 9 pin D sub connector and its pin assignments Figure B 2 H8571 J Adapter H8571 J 6 MMJ 9 D Sub F 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 68: ...apters H8575 A Adapter Figure B 3 shows the H8575 A adapter 6 pin MMJ connector to 25 pin D sub connector and its pin assignments Figure B 3 H8575 A Adapter NPB 8793 95F 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 20 25 D Sub F...

Page 69: ...oustical specifications for the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module It also provides a list of connectors on the DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module the MultiSwitch 900 chassis In This Appendix This appendix cont...

Page 70: ...to 122 F Relative Humidity 10 to 95 noncondensing Altitude Operating Nonoperating Sea level to 4267 m 14 000 ft Sea level to 12192 m 40 000 ft Power 41 W total power 6 7 A 5 Vdc 0 12 A 12 Vdc 0 5 A 1...

Page 71: ...etron Systems representatives 1 B 10 dBA Table C 3 German Acoustical Specifications Schallemissionswerte Werteangaben nach ISO 9296 und ISO 7779 DIN EN27779 2 2Aktuelle Werte f r spezielle Ausr stungs...

Page 72: ...of connectors for DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV module and the MultiSwitch 900 chassis Table C 4 Connectors Connectors Quantity DIGITAL VNswitch 900GV 8 pin MJ 10BaseT twisted pair 1 duplex Giga Bit Interfac...

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