Enterasys SmartSwitch 6000, User Manual

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Using the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 User’s Guide 1-5
Introduction
• The 6M146-04 SmartSwitch carrier module provides two FEPIM slots and two HSIM
slots.
Each of these SmartSwitch modules provide key mission-critical features such as
redundant links for load sharing, alarm thresholding, broadcast storm control, port
redirecting for traffic analysis, traffic priority configuration, and full error breakdown.
Per-port RMON support is also provided. By default, these modules perform traditional
switching (or bridging); each can also be configured to perform prestandard IEEE 802.1Q
VLAN switching (a.k.a “port-based VLAN” switching) or Enterasys’ SecureFast
switching (activated via Local Management).
The 6C105 SmartSwitch 6000 and 6C107 Matrix E7 chassis themselves offer the
following features:
• Slots for up to 5 (for the 6C105) and 7 (for the 6C107) double-wide 2.4" interface
modules. Each interface module is individually driven and managed by on-board
processors, including an onboard SmartSwitch ASIC processor for switching, and Intel
i960 Host microprocessors for dedicated module management.
• A Frame Transfer Matrix (FTM) backplane design, that provides a separate
independent backplane connection from each module in the chassis to every other
module installed in the chassis. This allows a backplane bandwidth capacity of up to
3.2 Gbps.
• Support for redundant, load-sharing power supplies to provide fault tolerance.
• Enterasys’ LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs for quick visual diagnosis of interface and
device performance; a single removable fan tray; a 19" footprint for ease of installation
in rack mounts; and front panel accessibility to all chassis components for easy
maintenance.
Using the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 User’s
Guide
Each chapter in this guide describes one major functionality or a collection of several
smaller functionalities of the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 modules and the chassis in
which they are installed. This guide contains information about software functions which
are accessed directly from the device icon; additional management information about
tools and features common to many devices can also be found in the Element Manager
User’s Guide, the Element Manager Tools Guide, the Remote Administration Tools
User’s Guide, the Alarm and Event Handling User’s Guide, and the RMON User’s
Guide.
Because the aforementioned modules share much of their functionality, they will be
collectively referred to as the SmartSwitch 6000 and Matrix E7 modules. Where there are
differences, however, each device will be named separately, as necessary. The information
displayed in many of the windows will differ slightly depending upon which type of
device is being managed; however, only a single window will be shown unless significant
differences in functionality exist.