Cabletron Systems Switch HSIM A6DP User Manual

HSIM-A6DP  
User’s Guide  
HSIM-A6DP  
APIM 1  
APIM 2  
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Only qualified personnel should perform installation  
procedures.  
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 FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,  
INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT  
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Copyright 1997 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005  
All Rights Reserved  
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Order Number: 9032077-03 November 1997  
Cabletron Systems, LANVIEW, and SECUREFAST are registered trademarks; HSIM and APIM  
are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.  
All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective companies.  
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.  
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DOC NOTICE  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by  
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,  
radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective  
actions.  
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT  
IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.  
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SAFETY INFORMATION  
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS  
THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND  
FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM  
PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS.  
READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE  
INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE MODULES.  
The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This  
control loop eliminates the need for maintenance checks or adjustments. The output is factory set, and  
does not allow any user adjustment. Class 1 laser transceivers comply with the following safety  
standards:  
21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (FDA).  
IEC Publication 825 (International Electrotechnical Commission).  
CENELEC EN 60825 (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization).  
When operating within their performance limitations, laser transceiver output meets the Class 1  
accessible emission limit of all three standards. Class 1 levels of laser radiation are not considered  
hazardous.  
SAFETY INFORMATION  
CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS  
LASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS  
When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of  
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radiant power exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10 watts.  
Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the  
optical port. The maximum radiance from the optical port (under worst case conditions) is  
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0.8 W cm or 8 x 10 W m sr-1.  
Do not use optical instruments to view the laser output. The use of optical instruments to view  
laser output increases eye hazard. When viewing the output optical port, power must be  
removed from the network adapter.  
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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  
EN 55022  
EN 50082-1  
EN 60950  
Equipment Type/Environment: Networking Equipment, for use in a  
Commercial or Light Industrial  
Environment.  
We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged  
with this notice conforms to the above directives.  
Manufacturer  
Legal Representative in Europe  
Mr. Ronald Fotino  
Mr. J. Solari  
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Principal Compliance Engineer  
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CONTENTS  
CHAPTER 1  
INTRODUCTION  
1.1 Using This Manual....................................................................... 1-2  
1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2  
1.3 Overview...................................................................................... 1-3  
1.4 Features ...................................................................................... 1-3  
1.5 Specifications .............................................................................. 1-4  
1.6 Related Manuals.......................................................................... 1-4  
1.7 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-5  
CHAPTER 2  
INSTALLATION  
2.1 Unpacking the HSIM.................................................................... 2-1  
2.2 Installing APIMs........................................................................... 2-2  
2.3 Installing an HSIM ....................................................................... 2-4  
2.3.1 Installing an HSIM in an Interface Module...................... 2-4  
2.3.2 Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub......................... 2-7  
CHAPTER 3  
LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
3.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions................................. 3-2  
3.2 Navigating Local Management Screens...................................... 3-3  
3.2.1 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items ......... 3-3  
3.2.2 Exiting Local Management Screens ............................... 3-3  
3.3 Accessing Local Management..................................................... 3-5  
3.4 The HSIM-A6DP ATM Screen..................................................... 3-6  
3.5 The ATM Connections Screen .................................................... 3-7  
3.5.1 ATM Connections Screen Fields .................................... 3-8  
3.6 The ATM Connection Setup Screen............................................ 3-9  
3.6.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields.......................... 3-10  
3.7 The Add/Delete Entry Screen.................................................... 3-12  
3.7.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields.................................... 3-12  
3.7.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) ................................................. 3-13  
3.7.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) ............................................. 3-14  
3.7.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) ............................................... 3-14  
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3.8 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen ............................3-15  
3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields ............3-16  
3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status.....................................3-18  
3.8.3 Setting the Primary Port ................................................3-18  
3.8.4 Setting the Active Port...................................................3-18  
3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field..............3-19  
3.8.6 Setting the Revert to Primary Port Field........................3-19  
3.8.7 Setting the Periodic Test Status Field ...........................3-20  
3.8.8 Setting the Periodic Test Time ......................................3-20  
3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command ....................3-21  
3.8.10 Using the RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS  
Command......................................................................3-21  
3.9 The ATM LEC Screen................................................................3-22  
3.9.1 ATM LEC Screen Fields................................................3-23  
3.10 The ATM LEC Table Screen......................................................3-24  
3.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen Fields......................................3-25  
3.11 The LEC Administration Screen.................................................3-27  
3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields.................................3-28  
3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only) ........3-30  
3.11.3 Configuring the LEC Automatically  
(CREATE MODE Only) .................................................3-30  
3.11.4 Configuring the LEC Manually  
(CREATE MODE Only) .................................................3-31  
3.11.5 Modifying an Existing LEC ............................................3-32  
3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC...............................................3-33  
3.12 The ELAN Properties Screen.....................................................3-34  
3.12.1 ELAN Properties Screen Fields.....................................3-34  
3.13 The LEC ARP Cache Screen.....................................................3-37  
3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields ..................................3-38  
3.14 The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen ........................................3-40  
3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields ........................3-41  
3.14.2 Performing a Search .....................................................3-41  
3.15 The Signalling Screen................................................................3-44  
3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields.................................................3-45  
3.15.2 Changing the ILMI Status..............................................3-46  
3.15.3 Disabling the ILMI Status ..............................................3-47  
3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status...............................................3-48  
3.15.5 Restarting UNI...............................................................3-48  
3.15.6 Restarting the ILMI........................................................3-48  
3.15.7 Setting the UNI Version.................................................3-49  
3.16 The Discovery ELAN Setup Screen...........................................3-50  
3.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields ..................3-51  
3.16.2 Assigning the HSIM-A6DP to a discovery ELAN...........3-52  
3.17 Using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature..........................3-54  
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3.18 Enabling the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature..................... 3-54  
3.19 Creating PVCs with the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Enabled... 3-57  
3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields.......................... 3-58  
3.20 The Add/Delete Entry Screen.................................................... 3-60  
3.20.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields.................................... 3-60  
3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC) ................................................. 3-62  
3.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC) ............................................. 3-63  
3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC) ............................................... 3-64  
CHAPTER 4  
LANVIEW LEDs  
4.1 HSIM-A6DP LEDs ....................................................................... 4-1  
APPENDIX A  
APIM SPECIFICATIONS  
A.1 APIM-11 Specifications ...............................................................A-1  
A.2 APIM-21 Specifications ...............................................................A-2  
A.3 APIM-29 Specifications ...............................................................A-3  
A.4 APIM-29LR Specifications...........................................................A-4  
A.5 APIM-22 Specifications ...............................................................A-5  
A.6 APIM-67 Specifications ...............................................................A-6  
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CHAPTER 1  
INTRODUCTION  
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide. This  
manual provides the following information:  
Describes HSIM-A6DP features  
Explains how to install the HSIM-A6DP in a Cabletron Systems  
interface module or standalone hub  
Outlines specifications for the Cabletron Systems Asynchronous  
Transfer Mode (ATM) High Speed Interface Module (HSIM)  
The HSIM-A6DP provides additional connectivity/functionality to  
various Cabletron Systems interface modules and standalone hubs. You  
should have a general working knowledge of ATM networks prior to  
installing the HSIM-A6DP.  
HSIM-A6DP  
APIM 1  
APIM 2  
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Figure 1-1 The HSIM-A6DP  
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1.1  
USING THIS MANUAL  
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its  
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of  
the HSIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section  
of this manual:  
Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes  
HSIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.  
Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install ATM Port Interface  
Modules (APIMs) into the HSIM-A6DP. This chapter also explains how  
to install an HSIM-A6DP into an interface module or a standalone hub.  
Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to use the HSIM-A6DP  
Local Management screens to configure the HSIM-A6DP for connection  
to an ATM network.  
Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the HSIM-A6DP  
LEDs to monitor HSIM performance and status.  
Appendix A, APIM Specifications, describes specifications and features  
for each of the APIMs available for the HSIM-A6DP.  
1.2  
DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS  
The following conventions are used throughout this document:  
Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of  
information that may be of special importance.  
NOTE  
Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid  
damage to the equipment.  
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CAUTION  
Electrical Hazard Warning symbol. Warns against an action  
that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical  
hazard.  
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Overview  
1.3  
OVERVIEW  
The HSIM-A6DP extends the functionality of your Cabletron Systems  
interface module or standalone hub to include remote uplink capability. It  
allows remote connectivity using ATM technology.  
Two APIMs can be installed in the HSIM-A6DP, to provide redundant  
ATM links from the HSIM to a switched ATM network. Cabletron  
Systems provides a variety of APIMs that let you select the configuration  
of your choice. If port redundancy is not a requirement, then only one  
APIM needs to be installed.  
The HSIM-A6DP supports two types of Virtual Channels: Permanent  
Virtual Channels (PVCs), and Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs), which  
are compliant with the ATM Forum’s User-Network-Interface (UNI) for  
SVC signaling specification.  
1.4  
FEATURES  
ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)  
The HSIM-A6DP supports two Cabletron Systems APIMs for ATM  
connectivity and redundancy. You can easily install APIMs into the  
HSIM-A6DP for the interface of your choice. The two APIMs installed  
may be of any combination of physical layer cable type and bandwidth.  
For example the APIM installed in slot 1 could support Twisted Pair cable  
and provide 155 Mbps of bandwidth, while the APIM installed in slot 2  
could support Coaxial cable and provide 45 Mbps of bandwidth.  
Appendix A, APIM Specifications, details all of the APIMs available for  
the HSIM-A6DP.  
MIB Support  
For additional information on how to extract and compile individual  
MIBs, refer to the Release Notes, or contact Cabletron Systems Technical  
Support (refer to Section 1.7, Getting Help).  
LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs  
Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system  
called LANVIEW. The HSIM-A6DP LANVIEW LEDs help you to  
quickly identify transmit/receive and link status.  
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1.5  
SPECIFICATIONS  
This section describes environment specifications and safety requirements  
for the HSIM-A6DP. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these  
specifications at any time without notice.  
Environment  
Operating Temperature:  
Storage Temperature:  
Operating Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (non-condensing)  
5°C to 40°C (41°F to 104°F)  
-30°C to 73°C (-22°F to 164°F)  
Regulatory Compliance  
Safety:  
UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950,  
EN 60950, IEC 950, and 73/23/EEC  
Electromagnetic  
Compatibility (EMC):  
FCC Part 15, VCCI V-3, EN 55022,  
CSA C108.8, EN 50082-1, 89/336/EEC,  
AS/NZS 3548  
1.6  
RELATED MANUALS  
Use the following manuals to supplement the procedures and other  
technical data provided in this manual.  
Cabletron Systems ATM Technology Guide  
Cabletron Systems Cabling Guide  
The documentation for the interface module or standalone hub  
in which the HSIM-A6DP will be installed will also assist you in  
NOTE  
the installation and setup of the HSIM-A6DP.  
The manuals referenced above can be obtained on the World Wide Web in  
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) at the following site:  
http://www.cabletron.com/  
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Getting Help  
1.7  
GETTING HELP  
If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any  
questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact the  
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center:  
Phone  
(603) 332-9400  
Internet mail  
FTP  
ctron.com (134.141.197.25)  
anonymous  
Login  
Password  
your email address  
BBS  
(603) 335-3358  
Modem setting  
8N1: 8 data bits, No parity, 1 stop bit  
For additional information about Cabletron Systems or our products,  
visit our World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/  
For technical support, select Service and Support.  
Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the  
following information ready:  
Your Cabletron Systems service contract number  
A description of the failure  
A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem  
(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)  
The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems  
products in the network  
A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)  
Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)  
The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a  
recurring problem, etc.)  
Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers  
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CHAPTER 2  
INSTALLATION  
This chapter contains instructions for the following tasks:  
Unpacking the HSIM (Section 2.1)  
Installing APIMs (Section 2.2)  
Installing an HSIM (Section 2.3)  
To install the HSIM and APIMs, you need the following tools:  
Antistatic wrist strap (provided with the 6C105 chassis or standalone  
hub)  
Phillips screwdriver  
2.1  
UNPACKING THE HSIM  
Unpack the HSIM as follows:  
The HSIM-A6DP and the host module or hub are sensitive to  
static discharges. Use an antistatic wrist strap and observe all  
static precautions during this procedure. Failure to do so could  
result in damage to the HSIM-A6DP, the host module, or hub.  
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CAUTION  
1. Remove the shipping box material covering the HSIM.  
2. Carefully remove the module from the shipping box. Leave the  
module in its non-conductive bag until you are ready to install the  
module.  
3. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the  
antistatic wrist strap package).  
4. After removing the module from its non-conductive bag, visually  
inspect the device. If you notice any signs of damage, contact  
Cabletron Systems Global Call Center immediately. Refer to  
Section 1.7.  
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Chapter 2: Installation  
2.2  
Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.  
To install an APIM into the HSIM-A6DP, refer to Figure 2-1 and  
Figure 2-2 and perform the following steps:  
1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions on the  
antistatic wrist strap package).  
2. Remove and save the three faceplate screws attaching the faceplate to  
the HSIM. Remove the HSIM faceplate.  
3. Remove and save the three screws from the HSIM standoffs. Remove  
the APIM coverplate.  
4. Insert the APIM connector into the HSIM connector pins.  
Standoff Screws  
APIM  
Coverplate  
HSIM Standoffs  
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Figure 2-1 Removing the APIM Coverplate  
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Installing APIMs  
APIM Screws  
APIM Connector  
APIM  
1
HSIM  
HSIM Connector Pins  
APIM  
2
HSIM-ADP  
HSIM  
Faceplate Screws  
Standoffs  
207734  
Figure 2-2 Installing an APIM  
5. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the  
connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on the standoffs.  
6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 3.  
7. Reattach the faceplate to the HSIM using the three screws saved in  
Step 2.  
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2.3  
INSTALLING AN HSIM  
Only qualified personnel should install or service this unit.  
You can install an HSIM in any Cabletron Systems device that supports  
HSIM technology (e.g., 2E42-27, 6E132-25). Refer to the release notes  
for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron Systems device to  
ensure that the HSIM-A6DP is supported. The following subsections  
provide generic instructions for installing an HSIM-A6DP in a module or  
in a standalone hub.  
2.3.1  
Installing an HSIM in an Interface Module  
To install an HSIM-A6DP in a module that supports HSIM technology:  
1. Disconnect all cables from the interface module. Note the ports to  
which these cables attach.  
2. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions outlined on  
the antistatic wrist strap package).  
3. Unlock the top and bottom plastic locking tabs of the module  
faceplate.  
4. Slide out the module, and place it on its side with the internal  
components facing up.  
5. Remove and save the two faceplate mounting screws securing the  
HSIM coverplate and remove the coverplate. See Figure 2-3.  
6. Remove and save the two standoff screws. See Figure 2-3.  
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Installing an HSIM  
Standoff Screws  
Coverplate  
Faceplate Mounting  
Screws  
207735  
Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Coverplate  
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Standoff Screws  
HSIM Connector  
APIM  
1
APIM  
2
Pins  
Faceplate Mounting Screws  
Standoffs  
207736  
Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-A6DP  
7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-4.  
8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the  
module.  
9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the  
way into the connector holes.  
10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the two screws saved in Step 5.  
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In Step 11 ensure that the standoffs on the interface module  
align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM to prevent  
bending pins.  
NOTE  
11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs with the two screws saved in Step 6.  
12. Reinstall the module in the chassis.  
13. Reattach the network cabling to the module.  
14. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP  
using Local Management.  
2.3.2  
Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub  
To install an HSIM into a standalone hub that supports HSIM technology,  
perform the following steps:  
1. Power down the hub and remove the power cord.  
2. Disconnect all cables from the hub. Note the ports to which these  
cables attach.  
Ensure that you remove the power cord and ONLY the screws  
required to remove the chassis cover. Failure to comply could  
result in an electric shock hazard.  
3. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions outlined on  
the antistatic wrist strap package).  
4. Remove the hub chassis cover (refer to your specific hub  
documentation for instructions on removing the hub chassis cover).  
5. Remove and save the two faceplate mounting screws securing the  
HSIM coverplate and remove the coverplate. See Figure 2-3.  
6. Remove and save the two standoff screws. See Figure 2-3.  
7. Place the HSIM behind the hub faceplate. See Figure 2-4.  
8. Insert the connector of the HSIM into the HSIM connector pins on the  
hub.  
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In Step 9 ensure that the standoffs on the hub align with the  
standoff screw holes on the HSIM to prevent bending the pins.  
NOTE  
9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the  
way into the connector holes.  
10. Secure the HSIM to the faceplate using the screws saved in Step 5.  
11. Secure the HSIM to the standoffs using the screws saved in Step 6.  
Ensure that the chassis cover is in place before reconnecting  
the power cord.  
12. Reattach the chassis cover to the hub, reconnect the power cord, and  
reconnect the hub to your network.  
13. Refer to Chapter 3 for instructions on configuring the HSIM-A6DP  
using Local Management.  
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CHAPTER 3  
LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
This chapter explains how to view current ATM connections, configure  
Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs), configure LAN Emulation Clients  
(LECs), view Emulated LAN (ELAN) properties, perform searches of the  
HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP Cache, configure bandwidth allocation for PVCs,  
configure the APIMs installed in the HSIM-A6DP for redundancy, and  
configure operating parameters for Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs)  
and LAN Emulation using Local Management.  
When installed, the HSIM-A6DP provides additional Local  
Management features. These features are accessed by  
NOTE  
entering Local Management of the host interface module or  
standalone hub. Refer to the host device User’s Guide to  
establish a Local Management connection.  
The following must be completed before configuring the HSIM-A6DP  
through Local Management:  
Installation of an APIM in the HSIM-A6DP  
Installation of the HSIM-A6DP in the host interface module or  
standalone hub with the host device up and running  
Configuration and proper connection of a Local Management terminal  
to the host interface module or standalone hub in which the  
HSIM-A6DP resides  
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3.1  
LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD  
CONVENTIONS  
All key names appear in this manual as capital letters. For example, the  
Enter key appears as ENTER and the Backspace key appears as  
BACKSPACE. Table 3-1 explains the keyboard conventions used in this  
manual as well as the key functions.  
Table 3-1 Keyboard Conventions  
Key  
Function  
ENTER Key and RETURN Key  
These are selection keys that perform  
the same Local Management  
function. For example, “Press  
ENTER” means that you can press  
either ENTER or RETURN, unless  
this manual specifically instructs you  
otherwise.  
SPACE Bar and BACKSPACE Key  
These keys cycle through selections  
in some Local Management fields.  
Use the SPACE bar to cycle forward  
through selections and use  
BACKSPACE to cycle backward  
through selections.  
Arrow Keys  
These are navigation keys. Use the  
UP-ARROW, DOWN-ARROW,  
LEFT-ARROW, and RIGHT-ARROW  
keys to move the screen cursor. For  
example, “Use the arrow keys” means  
to press whichever arrow key moves  
the cursor to the desired field on the  
Local Management screen.  
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3.2  
NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS  
The HSIM-A6DP Local Management application consists of a series of  
menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items  
from the menu screens. Figure 3-1 shows the hierarchy of the  
HSIM-A6DP Local Management screens.  
Add/Delete Entry  
CONNECTION TABLE  
ATM Connections  
Screens  
(Standalone Hub View)  
Bandwidth Allocation Mode  
High Speed  
Configuration  
HSIM  
CONNECTIONS  
LEC TABLE  
APIM REDUNDANCY  
LAN EMULATION CLIENTS  
SIGNALLING  
ATM Screens  
High Speed  
Configuration  
LEC ADMINISTRATION  
LEC PROPERTIES  
(Interface Module View)  
LEC ARP CACHE  
SEARCH  
LEC ARP CACHE  
DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP  
LEC ARP CACHE  
SEARCH RESULTS  
Figure 3-1 HSIM-A6DP Local Management Screen Hierarchy  
3.2.1  
Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items  
Select items on a menu screen by performing the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item.  
2. Press ENTER. The selected menu item displays on the screen.  
3.2.2  
Exiting Local Management Screens  
There are two ways to exit Local Management (LM).  
Using the EXIT Command  
To exit an LM screen using the EXIT command, proceed as follows:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the EXIT command at the bottom of  
the Local Management screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends.  
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Using the RETURN Command  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom  
of the Local Management screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The previous screen in the Local Management  
hierarchy displays.  
The user can also exit Local Management screens by pressing  
ESC twice. This exit method does not warn about unsaved  
NOTE  
changes and all unsaved changes will be lost.  
3. Exit from HSIM-A6DP Local Management by repeating steps 1 and 2  
until the Main Menu screen displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the bottom  
of the Main Menu screen.  
5. Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends.  
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3.3  
ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
To access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone hub (e.g.,  
2E42-27), navigate through the Local Management screens until the High  
Speed Configuration screen displays. Select HSIM from the High Speed  
Configuration screen and press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen  
displays. See Figure 3-2.  
To access the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen from an interface module (e.g.,  
6E132-25) navigate through the Local Management screens until the  
Module Specific Configuration Menu screen displays. Select HIGH  
SPEED CONFIGURATION from the Module Specific Menu screen  
and press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays. See  
Figure 3-2.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
ATM Screens  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
CONNECTIONS  
APIM REDUNDANCY  
LAN EMULATION CLIENTS  
SIGNALLING  
DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP  
RETURN  
EXIT  
Figure 3-2 The HSIM-A6DP ATM Screen  
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3.4  
THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREEN  
The HSIM-A6DP ATM screen displays four menu items for configuration  
and monitoring of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list explains each of  
the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen fields:  
CONNECTIONS  
This menu item allows the user to view the current configured virtual  
connections (PVCs and SVCs) of the HSIM-A6DP. The ATM  
Connections screen also provides access to the Add/Delete Entry screen,  
which is used to add, modify, or delete PVCs. It also allows the user to set  
the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to on or off.  
APIM REDUNDANCY  
This menu item displays the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen.  
This is screen is used to set which APIM installed in the HSIM-A6DP is  
the primary port, to set how the redundant port is activated, when the  
primary port is reverted to active status, to set the time when the  
HSIM-A6DP tests the redundancy of the APIMs, and to view the results  
of these tests.  
LAN EMULATION CLIENTS  
This menu item displays the ATM LEC screen. This screen contains  
multiple options for performing tasks related to the creation and  
maintenance of LAN Emulation Clients (LECs).  
SIGNALLING  
This menu item opens the Signalling screen. This screen allows the user  
to view the current version of User-Network Interface (UNI) being used  
by the HSIM-A6DP, the current state of the Interim Local Management  
Interface (ILMI) and provides the options of restarting UNI and the ILMI.  
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The DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item will display only if  
the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast  
switch. Refer to the Local Management chapter of the host  
device for instructions on configuring the host device for this  
type of operation.  
NOTE  
DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP  
This menu item opens the Discovery ELAN Setup screen. This screen is  
used to enable or disable the default ELAN that is created when the  
HSIM-A6DP first is initialized in SecureFast mode. This screen also  
allows the user to enable or disable any additional discovery ELANs (up  
to 16) that the HSIM-A6DP will belong to on the SecureFast network.  
3.5  
THE ATM CONNECTIONS SCREEN  
To access the ATM Connections screen from the ATM screen, perform the  
following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTIONS menu item of  
the HSIM-A6DP ATM screen.  
2. Press ENTER; the ATM Connections screen, Figure 3-3, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
ATM Connections Screens  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
CONNECTION TABLE  
Bandwidth Allocation Mode: [ OFF ]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-3 The ATM Connections Screen  
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3.5.1  
ATM Connections Screen Fields  
The ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM  
Connections Setup screen, and to set the Bandwidth Allocation Mode to  
on or off.  
The following list explains each of the ATM Connections screen fields:  
CONNECTION TABLE  
This menu item, when selected, opens the ATM Connection Setup screen.  
This screen allows the user to view all current ATM connections, and to  
create, modify, or delete PVCs.  
This field toggles between [ON] and [OFF]. The default setting is [OFF].  
If the Bandwidth Allocation Mode field is set to [ON] all PVCs created  
via Local/Remote Management are able to be given a percentage of  
available bandwidth determined by the user. With the Bandwidth  
Allocation Mode set to [ON] Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs) and  
LAN Emulation Clients (LECs) ARE NOT supported. Section 3.17,  
Using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode Feature, provides details on  
how to configure the HSIM-A6DP for this type of operation. If the default  
setting of [OFF] will be kept, proceed to the next section.  
SAVE (Command)  
This command saves any changes made to the Bandwidth Allocation  
Mode field.  
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3.6  
THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN  
To access the ATM Connection Setup screen from the ATM Connections  
screen, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTION TABLE menu  
item on the ATM Connections screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM Connection Setup screen, Figure 3-4,  
displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM CONNECTION SETUP  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
ATM Port Current Connections: 30  
[Page 1 of 4]  
IF PORT VPI  
AAL Type  
Status  
VCI  
Encapsulation Type  
Other  
25  
25  
31  
32  
34  
36  
38  
40  
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Other  
16  
520  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
997  
998  
999  
1000  
1001  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
ADD/DELETE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-4 The ATM Connection Setup Screen  
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3.6.1  
ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields  
The first two connections shown in Figure 3-4 (with VPI, VCI  
values of 0, 5 and 0,16 respectively) represent ILMI and UNI.  
These two connections, even if they are disabled in the  
Signalling screen (Section 3.15), will always display on the  
ATM Connection Setup screen.  
NOTE  
The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current  
configured virtual connections, (PVCs and SVCs) on the HSIM-A6DP.  
This screen also allows the user to access the Add/Delete Entry screen,  
which is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs.  
The following list explains each of the ATM Connection Setup screen  
fields:  
ATM Port Current Connections (Read-Only)  
This field displays the number of current connections on the  
HSIM-A6DP.  
IF (Read-Only)  
This field represents the virtual MIB-II interface that this Virtual Channel  
(VC) was created on. This field can represent both Switched Virtual  
Channels (SVCs), and Permanent Virtual Channels (PVCs).  
PORT (Read-Only)  
This field displays the port (APIM) on which the PVC or SVC resides.  
VPI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the Virtual Path Identifier of the connection. This field  
reads 0 or 1.  
VCI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the Virtual Channel Identifier of the connection. This  
field should read between 1 and 1020.  
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Encapsulation Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch  
Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The three possible options for this field are  
as follows:  
VC Mux 802.3 LANE - VC Based Multiplexed 802.3 LAN  
Emulation. This method is specified by the ATM Forum LAN  
Emulation specification. This option is available for SVCs only.  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged  
Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as  
defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
AAL Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Adaptation Layer being used by the  
HSIM-A6DP. This field displays AAL Type 5.  
Status (Read-Only)  
This field displays the operational status of the Virtual Channel  
Connection (VCC). This field will display “Enabled” or “Disabled”.  
PREVIOUS (Command)  
This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous  
screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREVIOUS command and  
press ENTER. The previous screen of current connections displays.  
NEXT (Command)  
This command lets the user scroll to the next screen if the HSIM-A6DP  
has more connections than can fit on the first screen. To go to the next  
screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press  
ENTER. The next screen of current connections displays.  
ADD/DELETE (Command)  
This command lets you access the Add/Delete Entry screen. The  
Add/Delete Entry screen allows the user to create or delete PVCs.  
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3.7  
THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN  
To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Setup  
screen perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the  
bottom of the ATM Connection Setup screen.  
2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-5, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM Add/Delete Entry  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision:XX.XX.XX  
VPI  
VCI  
AAL Type  
Encapsulation Type  
0
0
[ 5 ]  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
ADD/MODIFY  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-5 The Add/Delete Entry Screen  
3.7.1  
Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields  
VPI (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The  
available range for this field is 0 or 1, with a default value of 0.  
VCI (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the Virtual Channel Identifier of the PVC. The  
available range for this field is 32 through 1020.  
AAL Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the  
PVC. The HSIM-A6DP uses AAL 5.  
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Encapsulation Type (Toggle)  
This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP  
will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between  
the following options:  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged  
Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as  
defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
ADD/MODIFY (Command)  
This command adds the PVC, or the modified PVC, to the HSIM-A6DP  
connection table.  
DELETE (Command)  
This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI  
field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC  
from the HSIM-A6DP connection table.  
3.7.2  
Adding an Entry (PVC)  
To add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0.  
The VCI values 0 through 31 are reserved for ATM Forum use  
only.  
NOTE  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value  
from 32–1020.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and  
press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.  
5. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY ADDED” message appears at the top of  
the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC.  
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3.7.3  
Modifying an Entry (PVC)  
To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field, and enter the new VPI  
value.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the new VCI  
value; acceptable values are 32 through 1020.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and  
press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears.  
4. Use the arrow keys to select the ADD/MODIFY command.  
5. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” then “ENTRY ADDED”  
messages appear at the top of the screen indicating that Local  
Management has modified the PVC.  
3.7.4  
Deleting an Entry (PVC)  
To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the  
PVC that you want to delete.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI of the  
PVC that you want to delete.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command.  
4. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” message appears at the top  
of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC.  
The DELETE command appears only if a valid VPI and VCI  
have been entered in their respective fields.  
NOTE  
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3.8  
THE ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION  
SCREEN  
There MUST be two APIMs installed in the HSIM-A6DP for the  
redundancy feature to be available.  
NOTE  
To access the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen from the ATM  
screen, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the APIM REDUNDANCY menu  
item from the ATM screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen,  
Figure 3-6, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number:X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Redundancy Status: [Enabled]  
Primary port:  
1
Active port: 1  
Activation of redundant port: [Automatic]  
Revert to Primary port: [Automatic]  
Periodic test status: [Enabled]  
Periodic test time: 01:00.00  
Result of previous test: [ ] No test perfromed since system startup  
TEST PORTS NOW  
SAVE  
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-6 The ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen  
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3.8.1  
ATM Redundancy Configuration Screen Fields  
The ATM Redundancy Configuration screen allows the user to perform  
the following tasks:  
To enable or disable the redundancy feature of the HSIM-A6DP.  
To set which port (APIM) is the primary port of the HSIM-A6DP.  
To configure the desired procedure that the HSIM-A6DP will go  
through when activating the redundant port due to problems with the  
primary port.  
To configure the desired procedure that the HSIM-A6DP will go  
through when reactivating the primary port, after all problems with the  
primary port have been resolved.  
To set the interval at which the HSIM-A6DP will test the redundancy  
status of the APIMs installed in the HSIM-A6DP.  
View the results of APIM redundancy tests.  
To set the interval at which the HSIM-A6DP will perform APIM  
redundancy tests.  
To test the ports manually, without having to wait for the test interval  
time to elapse.  
To reset all configurations in the ATM Redundancy Configuration  
screen to their factory default settings.  
The following section provides definitions for the fields of the ATM  
Redundancy Configuration screen.  
Redundancy Status (Toggle)  
This field is used to enable or disable the APIM redundancy feature of the  
HSIM-A6DP. This field toggles between [Enabled] and [Disabled].  
Primary Port (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to set which APIM installed in the HSIM-A6DP  
will be the primary port. This field toggles between 1 and 2. Selecting 1  
signifies the APIM in slot APIM 1 on the HSIM-A6DP. Selecting 2  
signifies the APIM in slot APIM 2 on the HSIM-A6DP.  
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Active Port (Read-Only)  
This field displays which APIM is currently acting as the active port for  
the HSIM-A6DP. The Active port field displays 1 or 2.  
Activation of redundant port (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to configure how the HSIM-A6DP will activate  
the redundant port if a problem arises with the primary port. The field  
toggles between [Automatic] and [Manual]. The default setting for this  
field is [Automatic].  
Revert to Primary port (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to configure how the HSIM-A6DP will  
reactivate the primary port once any problems have been resolved. This  
field toggles between [Automatic] and [Manual], with a default setting of  
[Automatic].  
Periodic test status (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to enable or disable the redundancy test feature  
of the HSIM-A6DP. This field toggles between [Enabled] and [Disabled],  
with a default setting of [Enabled].  
Periodic test time (Modifiable)  
This field allows the user to set the time of day that the HSIM-A6DP will  
perform APIM redundancy tests. The default setting for this field is  
01:00.00 (1:00 A.M.). The available range for this field is 01:00.00 (1:00  
A.M.) to 24:59.59 (12:59.59 P.M.).  
To test the inactive port, the active port must be temporarily  
disabled for approximately 2 seconds.  
NOTE  
Result of previous test (Read-Only)  
This field displays the results of the last redundancy test performed by the  
HSIM-A6DP. This field display one of the following values in front of the  
test results:  
[A] – The test was automatically performed at the time of day set  
in the Periodic test time field.  
[B] – The test was manually performed by using the TEST PORTS  
NOW command located at the bottom of the screen.  
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TEST PORTS NOW (Command)  
This command, when performed, instructs the HSIM-A6DP to perform  
an APIM redundancy test immediately. When the test is completed, the  
results are displayed in the Results of previous test field.  
RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS (Command)  
This command, when performed, resets all the fields in the ATM  
Redundancy Configuration screen to their default settings.  
SAVE (Command)  
This command saves all changes to memory.  
3.8.2  
Setting the Redundancy Status  
To set the Redundancy Status, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Redundancy Status field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
mode displays ([Enabled] or [Disabled]).  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
3.8.3  
Setting the Primary Port  
To set the Primary port, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Primary port field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
port displays (1 or 2).  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
3.8.4  
Setting the Active Port  
To set the Active port, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Active port field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
port displays (1 or 2).  
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3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
3.8.5  
Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field  
To set the Activation of redundant port field (automatic or manual),  
perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Activation of redundant port  
field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
mode displays ([Automatic] or [Manual]).  
If the Activation of redundant port field is set to [Manual], the  
redundant port must be activated by the user via Local/Remote  
NOTE  
management.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
3.8.6  
Setting the Revert to Primary Port Field  
To set the Revert to primary port field (automatic or manual), perform the  
following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Revert to Primary port field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
mode displays ([Automatic] or [Manual]).  
If the Revert to Primary port field is set to [Manual], the primary  
port must be re-activated by the user via Local/Remote  
NOTE  
management.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
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3.8.7  
Setting the Periodic Test Status Field  
To enable or disable the Periodic test status feature, perform the following  
steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test status field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the choices until the desired  
mode displays ([Enabled] or [Disabled]).  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to memory.  
3.8.8  
Setting the Periodic Test Time  
To change the Periodic test time field from the default value of 01:00.00  
(1:00 A.M.), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Periodic test time field.  
2. Enter the time in a 24-hour format, HH:MM.SS.  
When entering the time in the Periodic test time field,  
separators between hours, minutes, and seconds must be  
NOTE  
added. For example, to set the Periodic test time to 12:00 P.M.  
(Noon), type “24:00.00” in the Periodic test time field.  
3. Press ENTER to set the test time entered in the Periodic test time field.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER.  
5. If the time entered is a valid format, the Event Message Line at the top  
of the screen displays “SAVED OK”. If the entry is not valid, Local  
Management does not alter the current value and refreshes the Periodic  
test time field with the previous value.  
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3.8.9  
Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command  
To force the HSIM-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immediately,  
perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the TEST PORTS NOW command.  
2. Press ENTER. The HSIM-A6DP performs the redundancy test, and  
displays the results in the Result of previous test field.  
Using the TEST PORTS NOW command will cause the active  
port to be disabled for up to 2 seconds.  
NOTE  
3.8.10 Using the RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS  
Command  
To reset all the values of the ATM Redundancy Configuration screen to  
the factory default values, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RESET TO FACTORY  
DEFAULTS command.  
2. Press ENTER. All configurable options on this screen are reset to their  
default values.  
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3.9  
THE ATM LEC SCREEN  
To access the ATM LEC screen from the ATM screen, perform the  
following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LAN EMULATION CLIENTS  
menu item.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC screen, Figure 3-7, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
ATM LEC Screens  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
LEC TABLE  
LEC ADMINISTRATION  
LEC PROPERTIES  
LEC ARP CACHE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-7 The ATM LEC Screen  
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3.9.1  
ATM LEC Screen Fields  
The ATM LEC screen contains four menu items that open Local  
Management screens used to create, maintain, and monitor LAN  
Emulation Clients (LECs). It also allows the user to search the ARP cache  
for specific MAC addresses.  
The following list explains each of the menu items on the ATM LEC  
screen:  
LEC TABLE  
This menu item opens the ATM LEC Table screen. This screen is a  
read-only screen used to view all LECs currently configured on the  
HSIM-A6DP.  
LEC ADMINISTRATION  
This menu item opens the ELAN Administration screen. This screen is  
used to create, modify, and delete LAN Emulation Clients. This  
procedure may be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP, or  
manually by the user.  
LEC PROPERTIES  
This menu item opens the ELAN Properties screen. The ELAN Properties  
screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to view current  
information on multiple LAN Emulation components.  
LEC ARP CACHE  
This menu item opens the LEC ARP Cache screen This screen allows the  
user to view the ARP Cache of the LECs configured on the HSIM-A6DP.  
This screen also allows the user to search the HSIM-A6DP LEC ARP  
Cache for a specific MAC Address. If a match is found, the screen will  
display the ATM Address of the LEC to which the MAC Address is  
bound, the ELAN name to which the LEC belongs, and the VPI and VCI  
being used by the LEC to connect to the listed ATM Address. In addition,  
the screen displays the MIB-II interface and LEC index of the MAC  
address for which the search was performed.  
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3.10 THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREEN  
To access the ATM LEC Table screen from the ATM LEC screen, perform  
the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC TABLE menu item on the  
ATM LEC screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM LEC Table screen, Figure 3-8, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM LEC Table  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
IF  
LEC Index  
1
ELAN Name  
Cabletron  
LEC State  
25  
Operational  
PREV  
NEXT  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-8 The ATM LEC Table Screen  
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3.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen Fields  
The ATM LEC Table screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to  
view the status of all LECs currently configured on the HSIM-A6DP.  
The following list explains each of the ATM LEC Table screen fields:  
IF (Read-Only)  
This field displays the MIB-II Interface that this LEC has been assigned  
dynamically.  
LEC Index (Read-Only)  
This field displays the Index of the LEC that was dynamically assigned.  
ELAN Name (Read-Only)  
This field displays the name given the Emulated LAN (ELAN) by the user  
in the ELAN Administration screen (Section 3.11) or by the LECS.  
LEC State (Read-Only)  
This field displays the current state of the LEC. The LEC goes through a  
series of initialization phases, which may result in this field displaying  
different states as the initialization process proceeds. The possible states  
are as follows:  
In most cases, the initialization process occurs very rapidly, and  
the following initialization states, with the exception of  
NOTE  
“operational”, will not display.  
initialState - While in initialState the LEC receives various  
configuration parameters from the LES, such as ATM addresses, ELAN  
name, and maximum frame size allowed.  
lecsConnect - During the lecsConnect phase, the LEC establishes a  
Configuration Direct VCC with the LECS.  
configure - The configure phase is where the LEC connects to the LES  
before going on the join phase.  
join - During the join phase, the LEC establishes an LES Control Direct  
VCC with the LES. After this connection is made, the LEC is assigned a  
LEC Index, and the initialization process proceeds to the  
initialRegistration phase.  
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initialRegistration - The initialRegistration phase is used by the LEC to  
confirm that its MAC Address(es) are unique before becoming fully  
operational on the network.  
busConnect - While in the busConnect phase, the LEC connects to the  
Broadcast and Unknown server (BUS). At the end of this the phase, the  
LEC has a BUS Multicast Send VCC and a BUS Multicast Forward VCC  
with the BUS. Once these VCCs have been created, the LEC becomes  
operational on the network.  
operational - The LEC is now fully configured, and is switching traffic.  
PREV (Command)  
This command will open the previous screen of configured LECs (if  
applicable). To use the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the  
PREV field and press ENTER. The previous screen of configured LECs  
displays.  
NEXT (Command)  
This command will open the next screen of configured LECs (if  
applicable). To use the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the  
NEXT field and press ENTER. The next screen of configured LECs  
displays.  
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3.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN  
Although the following screen reads “ELAN  
NOTE  
ADMINISTRATION” this screen is used for LAN Emulation  
Client (LEC) Administration. In this section, the screen is  
referred to as the “LEC Administration screen”.  
To access the LEC Administration screen from the ATM screen, perform  
the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ADMINISTRATION menu  
item from the ATM screen.  
2. Press ENTER; the LEC Administration screen, Figure 3-9, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ELAN ADMINISTRATION  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Slot Number: X  
LEC Index:  
1
LEC Status: [active]  
Configure LEC: [Automatic]  
SCREEN IS IN CREATE MODE  
This LEC does not exist yet.  
Select ADD to create it.  
ELAN Name: _________  
MAX MTU Size: [1516]  
LAN Type: [802.3]  
LECS ATM Address: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
LES ATM Address: 0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
EXIT  
ADD LEC  
DELETE  
MODIFY MODE  
RETURN  
Figure 3-9 The LEC Administration Screen  
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3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen Fields  
The LEC Administration screen allows the user to add/modify or delete  
LAN Emulation Clients (LECs). New LECs can be configured by the  
user, or this function can be performed automatically by the HSIM-A6DP.  
The following list explains each of the LEC Administration screen fields  
and commands:  
LEC Index (Modifiable)  
This field is used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB.  
while in CREATE MODE. This field is used to enter the index of the LEC  
that will be changed while in MODIFY MODE.  
LEC Status (Read-Only)  
This field displays the current status of this LEC. This field displays  
refer to Section 3.11.2.  
Configure LEC (Toggle)  
This field allows the user to choose to either configure this LEC manually,  
or to have the LEC configured automatically. This field toggles between  
[Automatic] and [Manual]. For instructions on how to configure the LEC  
automatically and manually refer to Section 3.11.3 and Section 3.11.4.  
ELAN Name (Modifiable)  
This field is used to provide a user-defined ELAN for this LEC to join.  
This field is modifiable when the LEC is configured in both automatic and  
manual mode.  
MAX MTU Size (Toggle)  
This field is used to define the Max MTU size that this LEC allows to be  
used. This field toggles between [1516] and [unspecified], with [1516]  
being the default value.  
If the LEC is configured automatically the MAX MTU Size is a  
read-only field.  
NOTE  
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LAN Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the type of ELAN that this LEC joins. This field is  
read-only and displays [802.3]. This is the only type of ELAN currently  
supported by the HSIM-A6DP.  
LES ATM Address (Modifiable)  
This field displays the address of the LAN Emulation Server with which  
the LEC registers. If the LEC is configured manually, the LES ATM  
Address must be entered in this field manually.  
If the LEC is configured automatically, it is not necessary to  
enter the LES ATM Address, as the HSIM-A6DP learns the  
NOTE  
address dynamically.  
LECS ATM Address (Modifiable)  
This field displays the ATM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration  
Server (LECS). It is not necessary to enter the LECS address. Some  
network configurations, however, may have more than one LECS. If you  
wish to specify which LECS to which the LEC will connect, the address  
must be entered in this field.  
ADD LEC (Command)  
This command adds the LEC to the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index.  
DELETE (Command)  
This command deletes the LEC from the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index.  
MODIFY MODE (Command)  
This command allows the modification of all LECs that have been  
previously configured by putting the LEC Administration screen into  
MODIFY MODE.  
SAVE (Command)  
This command only displays if the screen is in MODIFY MODE. When  
performed, all changes are saved to memory.  
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3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status (MODIFY MODE Only)  
To change the LEC Status, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field.  
3. Enter the Index of the LEC you wish to modify, and press ENTER.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Status field.  
5. Use the SPACE BAR to toggle between the options ([active] or  
[notInService]) until the desired option displays.  
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command and press  
ENTER. The new LEC Status becomes enabled.  
3.11.3 Configuring the LEC Automatically (CREATE  
MODE Only)  
To configure the LEC automatically, perform the following steps:  
1. Ensure the LEC Administration screen is in CREATE MODE. If the  
screen does not display “CREATE MODE”, perform the following  
substeps:  
a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER.  
b. From the ATM LEC screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the  
LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item.  
c. Press ENTER. The LEC Administration screen, in CREATE  
MODE, displays.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure LEC field.  
3. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until [Automatic]  
displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a name  
for the LEC that is no more than 32 characters in length. This step is  
optional, and does not have to be performed to configure the LEC  
automatically.  
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5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field. Enter  
the ATM Address of the LECS. This step is optional, and should be  
performed only when a specific LECS, out of multiple servers, is  
desired for this LEC.  
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom  
of the screen and press ENTER. The LEC will now be configured  
automatically by the HSIM-A6DP.  
3.11.4 Configuring the LEC Manually (CREATE MODE  
Only)  
To configure the LEC manually, perform the following steps:  
1. Ensure the LEC Administration screen is in CREATE MODE. If the  
screen does not display “CREATE MODE”, perform the following  
substeps:  
a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RETURN command at the  
bottom of the screen.  
b. From the ATM LEC screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the  
LEC ADMINISTRATION menu item.  
c. Press ENTER. The LEC Administration screen, in CREATE  
MODE, displays.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure LEC field.  
3. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until [Manual]  
displays.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a name  
for the LEC that is no more than 32 characters in length.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MAX MTU Size field.  
6. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired  
MTU size displays.  
7. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LES ATM Address field.  
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8. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM  
address is used If there is more than one LECS present on the network,  
and a specific LECS is desired for this LEC, perform the substeps that  
follow.  
a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LECS ATM Address field.  
b. Enter the LECS ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid  
ATM address is used.  
9. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD LEC command at the bottom  
of the screen and press ENTER. The manually configured LEC is now  
entered into the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index.  
3.11.5 Modifying an Existing LEC  
To modify a LEC that has already been created, perform the following  
steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MODIFY MODE command and  
press ENTER.  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field.  
2. Enter the LEC Index of the LEC that will be modified.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Configure LEC field.  
4. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired  
mode displays.  
5. If the LEC will be modified manually, perform the following substeps:  
a. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a  
name for the LEC that is no more than 32 characters in length.  
b. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MAX MTU Size field.  
c. Use the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired  
MTU size displays.  
d. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LES ATM Address field.  
e. Enter the LES ATM Address in the field. Ensure that a valid ATM  
address is used.  
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6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen and press ENTER. The modified LEC is now entered into  
the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index.  
3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC  
To delete an existing LEC, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field.  
2. Enter the LEC Index of the LEC that will be deleted.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command at the bottom  
of the screen.  
4. Press ENTER. The LEC is deleted.  
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3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN  
To access the ELAN Properties screen from the ATM LEC screen,  
perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC PROPERTIES menu item  
of the ATM LEC screen.  
2. Press ENTER; the ELAN Properties screen, Figure 3-10, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ELAN PROPERTIES  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
LEC Index: 1  
LEC ID: 0  
LEC STATE: initialState(1)  
Status: notInService(2)  
LANE Version: [1.0]  
Actual ELAN Name:  
LEC ATM ADDR:  
LECS ATM ADDR:  
LES ATM ADDR:  
BUS ATM ADDR:  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
LECS Configuration Direct VCC: 0, 0  
LES Control Direct VCC: 0 ,0  
LES Control Distribute VCC: 0, 0  
BUS Multicast Send VCC: 0, 0  
BUS Multicast Forward VCC: 0, 0  
NEXT  
PREV  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-10 The ELAN Properties Screen  
3.12.1 ELAN Properties Screen Fields  
The ELAN Properties screen is a read-only screen that allows the user to  
view current information on multiple LAN Emulation components.  
The following list explains each of the ELAN Properties screen fields:  
LEC Index (Read-Only)  
This field is used to identify this LEC in the ATM Forum’s LEC MIB.  
This value is provided dynamically and is not modifiable by the user.  
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LEC ID (Read-Only)  
The LEC ID displays the LAN Emulation Client Identifier assigned to  
this LEC by the LAN Emulation Server when the LEC was created. If the  
LEC ID field reads “0” it signifies that this LEC is not a member of an  
emulated LAN, and is not connected to a LAN Emulation Server.  
Actual ELAN Name (Read-Only)  
This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs.  
LEC State (Read-Only)  
This field displays the current state that the LEC is in. The possible states  
are as follows:  
initialState  
lecsConnect  
configure  
join  
initialRegistration  
busConnect  
operational  
Section 3.10.1, ATM LEC Table Screen Fields, provides  
definitions for the possible states of the LEC State field.  
NOTE  
Status (Read-Only)  
This field displays the current status of the LEC. This field displays either  
“active” or “notinservice”.  
LANE Version (Read-Only)  
This field displays the current version of LAN Emulation being used. This  
field reads [1.0] only.  
LEC ATM ADDR (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Address of the LEC.  
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LECS ATM ADDR (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM address of the LAN Emulation Configuration  
Server. If this LEC was configured manually, this field can be empty.  
LES ATM ADDR (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Address of the LAN Emulation Server to  
which the LEC is connected.  
BUS ATM ADDR (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM address of the Broadcast or Unknown Server  
to which the LEC is connected.  
LECS Configuration Direct VCC (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI of the Configuration Direct Virtual  
Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LECS.  
In many ELAN implementations, the LECS Configuration Direct  
VCC is only used temporarily, and the VCC may time out.  
NOTE  
LES Control Distribute VCC (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI of the Control Distribute Virtual  
Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LES.  
LES Control Direct VCC (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI of the Control Direct Virtual Channel  
Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the LES.  
BUS Multicast Send VCC (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI of the Multicast Send Virtual Channel  
Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the BUS.  
BUS Multicast Forward VCC (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI of the Multicast Forward Virtual  
Channel Connection (VCC) that the LEC has with the BUS.  
NEXT (Command)  
This command lets the user scroll to the screen that displays the  
properties of the next ELAN configured for the HSIM-A6DP. To go to the  
next screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and  
press ENTER. The next screen displays.  
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PREV (Command)  
This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous  
screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV command and press  
ENTER. The previous ELAN Properties screen displays.  
3.13 THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN  
The LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to view the ATM address,  
VPI and VCI used to communicate with a MAC address.  
To access the LEC ARP Cache screen, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC ARP CACHE menu item on  
the ATM LEC screen.  
2. Press ENTER, the LEC ARP Cache screen, Figure 3-11, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN  
Module Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
LEC Index:  
[1]  
IF: 31  
VPI VCI  
ELAN Name: CTRON  
MAC Address  
ATM Address  
0, 84  
0, 87  
00-00-1d-XX-XX-XX  
00-00-1d-XX-XX-XX  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
00-00-1d-XX-XX-XX  
00-00-1d-XX-XX-XX  
00-00-1d-XX-XX-XX  
0, 103  
0, 105  
0, 110  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
PREV  
NEXT  
EXIT  
RETURN  
SEARCH  
Figure 3-11 The LEC ARP Cache Screen  
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3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields  
The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache screen fields:  
LEC Index (Modifiable)  
This field displays the Index of the LEC to which the information  
displayed on the screen pertains. To select a new LEC Index, use the  
arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index option and press the SPACE bar  
to move through the available LECs. When the desired LEC Index  
displays, press ENTER. The information for the new LEC Index displays.  
IF (Read-Only)  
This field displays the MIB-II Interface to which the information  
displayed on the screen pertains.  
ELAN Name (Read-Only)  
This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC is attached.  
MAC Address (Read-Only)  
This field displays the remote MAC address(es) which this LEC has  
received responses to LE-ARP requests.  
VPI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI being used by this LEC to contact the  
MAC/ATM Address pair displayed in the appropriate row.  
VCI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VCI being used by this LEC to contact the  
MAC/ATM Address pair displayed in the appropriate row.  
ATM Address (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Address that the LEC uses to create a UNI  
SVC in order to deliver frames to the associated MAC address.  
PREV (Command)  
This command opens the previous series of MAC/ATM Address pairs. To  
access the previous series of address pairs, highlight the PREV command  
by using the arrow keys and pressing ENTER. The previous series of  
MAC/ATM address pairs displays.  
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NEXT (Command)  
This command opens the next series of MAC/ATM Address pairs. To  
access the next series of address pairs, highlight the NEXT command by  
using the arrow keys and pressing ENTER. The next series of MAC/ATM  
address pairs displays.  
SEARCH (Command)  
This command opens the LEC ARP Cache Search screen. To open this  
screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the SEARCH command and press  
ENTER. Proceed to the following section.  
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3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN  
The LEC ARP Cache screen allows the user to search the HSIM-A6DP  
LEC ARP Cache for a specific MAC Address. If a match is found, the  
screen will display the ATM Address of the LEC to which the MAC  
Address is bound, the ELAN name to which the LEC belongs, and the  
VPI and VCI being used by the LEC to connect to the listed ATM  
Address. In addition, the screen displays the MIB-II interface and LEC  
index of the MAC address for which the search was performed.  
When the SEARCH command of the LEC ARP Cache screen is  
performed, the LEC ARP Cache Search screen, Figure 3-12, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN  
Module Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
MAC Address:  
LEC Index:  
[1]  
EXIT  
RETURN  
SEARCH  
Figure 3-12 The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen  
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3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields  
The following explains each of the LEC ARP Cache Search screen fields:  
MAC Address (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the MAC Address for which you wish to search.  
LEC Index (Modifiable)  
This field is used to select the LEC Index to which you wish to perform  
the search.  
SEARCH (Command)  
This command initiates the search of the LE-ARP cache for the displayed  
MAC address.  
3.14.2 Performing a Search  
To perform an LEC ARP cache search, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the MAC Address field.  
2. Enter the MAC address for which you wish to search. Ensure that  
dashes are used between each part of the address, for example,  
“00-00-1d-12-34-56”.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the LEC Index field.  
4. Use the SPACE bar to move through the available indexes until the  
desired LEC Index displays.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SEARCH command at the bottom  
of the screen and press ENTER.  
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When the search is completed, the following information displays:  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN  
Module Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
MAC Address: 00-00-1d-12-34-56  
LEC Index: [1]  
ATM Address: 0000.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
ELAN Name: CTRON  
VPI, VCI:  
IF: 31  
0, 512  
LEC Index: 1  
EXIT  
RETURN  
SEARCH  
Figure 3-13 LEC ARP Cache Search Results  
The following describes the read-only results that display after a  
successful LEC ARP Cache search:  
If the LEC ARP Cache search is unsuccessful, the screen  
displays “The requested MAC Address could not be found”.  
NOTE  
MAC Address (Read-Only)  
This field displays the MAC address for which the search was performed.  
LEC Index (Read-Only)  
This field displays the LEC index on which the search was performed.  
ATM Address (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Address to which this MAC Address has been  
registered.  
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ELAN Name (Read-Only)  
This field displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs.  
VPI, VCI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the VPI and VCI that the MAC address is currently  
using.  
IF (Read-Only)  
This field displays the MIB-II interface that the associated MAC address  
is using.  
LEC Index (Read-Only)  
This field displays the LEC Index to which this MAC Address belongs.  
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3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN  
To access the Signalling screen from the ATM screen, perform the  
following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SIGNALLING menu item of the  
ATM Screen.  
2. Press ENTER; the Signalling screen, Figure 3-14, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 SIGNALLING  
Module Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
ILMI Status:  
[Auto Configure Enabled]  
ILMI State:  
ILMI Physical ATM Address:  
UNI Status:  
Enabled  
0x00.0000.00.000000.0000.0000.0000.000000000000.00  
[Enabled]  
Enabled  
Enabled  
[UNI3.0]  
UNI Qsaal Status:  
UNI Q93b Status:  
UNI Version:  
SAVE  
RESTART UNI  
RESTART ILMI  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-14 The Signalling Screen  
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3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields  
The Signaling screen allows the user to set the parameters for all SVCs, to  
view the Interim Local Management Interface (ILMI) Physical Address,  
view the current version of UNI being used by the HSIM-A6DP, to  
disable ILMI and UNI, and to restart ILMI and UNI.  
The following list explains each of the Signaling screen fields:  
ILMI Status (Modifiable)  
This field allows the user to enable or disable the ILMI. This field  
contains the following options: [Auto Configure Enabled], [Enabled] and  
[Disabled]. The default for this field is [Auto Configure Enabled]. For  
instructions on how to change the ILMI status, refer to Section 3.15.2.  
ILMI State (Read-Only)  
This is a read-only field that displays the current status of the ILMI. For  
the HSIM-A6DP to function properly this field should read “Enabled”.  
Section 3.15.3 details what occurs when the ILMI is disabled.  
ILMI Physical ATM Address (Read-Only)  
This is a read-only field that displays the physical ATM address of the  
HSIM-A6DP.  
UNI Status (Toggle)  
This field displays the current UNI status. This field toggles between  
[Enabled] and [Disabled]. For instructions on how to change the UNI  
status refer to Section 3.15.4.  
UNI Qsaal Status (Read-Only)  
This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Qsaal status. If the  
HSIM-A6DP is connected to an ATM network, this field should read  
“Enabled”. If this field reads “Disabled” UNI did not start up correctly,  
and some UNI services may not be available. If this field remains in a  
disabled state, check that all appropriate UNI services in the ATM  
network have been configured properly.  
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UNI Q93b Status (Read-Only)  
This is a read-only field that displays the current UNI Q93b status. If the  
HSIM-A6DP is connected to an ATM network, this field should read  
“Enabled”. If this field reads “Disabled” UNI did not start up correctly,  
and some UNI services may not be available. If this field remains in a  
disabled state, check that all appropriate UNI services in the ATM  
network have been configured properly.  
UNI Version (Toggle)  
This field displays the current version of UNI being used by the  
HSIM-A6DP. This field is modifiable if signaling is enabled manually by  
the user. In autoconfigure mode the HSIM-A6DP uses either UNI 3.0 or  
UNI 3.1, depending on the version of UNI being used by the ATM switch  
SAVE (Command)  
This command saves all changes to memory.  
RESTART UNI (Command)  
This command restarts UNI. For instructions on how to restart UNI, refer  
to Section 3.15.5.  
RESTART ILMI (Command)  
This command restarts the ILMI. For instructions on how to restart the  
ILMI refer to Section 3.15.6.  
3.15.2 Changing the ILMI Status  
To change the ILMI status from the default state of [Auto Configure  
Enabled] perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.  
2. Use the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By disabling the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently  
configured on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
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In [Enabled] mode, the user is allowed to force the  
NOTE  
HSIM-A6DP to use a desired version of UNI, rather than having  
the HSIM-A6DP use the version of UNI that the ATM switch to  
which it is connected is currently using.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field.  
4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options until the desired  
version of UNI displays.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The changes are saved to  
memory.  
3.15.3 Disabling the ILMI Status  
To change the ILMI status from the default state of [Auto Configure  
Enabled] perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [disabled] displays.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By disabling the ILMI, ALL SVCs currently  
configured on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER. The ILMI has been disabled.  
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3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status  
To change the UNI status from the default state of [Enabled] perform the  
following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Status field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Disabled] displays.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By disabling UNI, ALL SVCs currently  
operating on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command located at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER. UNI has been disabled.  
3.15.5 Restarting UNI  
To restart UNI perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RESTART UNI command located  
on the bottom of the screen.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By restarting UNI, ALL SVCs currently  
operating on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
2. Press ENTER. UNI has been restarted.  
3.15.6 Restarting the ILMI  
To restart the ILMI perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RESTART ILMI command  
located on the bottom of the screen.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By restarting ILMI, ALL SVCs currently  
operating on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
2. Press ENTER. The ILMI has been restarted.  
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3.15.7 Setting the UNI Version  
To set the UNI Version manually, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ILMI Status field.  
2. Press the SPACE bar until the option [Enabled] displays.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the UNI Version field.  
4. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the selections [UNI3.0] and  
[UNI3.1].  
5. With the desired UNI version displayed, use the arrow keys to  
highlight the SAVE command and press ENTER.  
Before completing the following step, ensure that this caution is  
fully understood. By restarting UNI, ALL SVCs currently  
operating on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the RESTART UNI command at the  
bottom of the screen and press ENTER.  
7. The new version of UNI is now operational.  
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3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN  
To access the Discovery ELAN Setup screen from the ATM screen,  
perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP  
menu item of the ATM Screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen, Figure 3-14,  
displays.  
The DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP menu item will display only if  
the host device has been set to operate as a SecureFast  
NOTE  
switch. Refer to the Local Management chapter of the host  
device for instructions on configuring the host device for this  
type of operation.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP  
Device Name: 6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
Index  
ELAN Name  
Mode  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Master  
Status  
1
2
3
4
5
6
Enabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
Disabled  
SAVE  
PREV  
NEXT  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-15 The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen  
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3.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields  
The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is used only when the host  
device is configured to operate as a SecureFast switch. Upon first  
initialization, the HSIM-A6DP attempts to contact any other  
HSIM-A6DPs present on the SecureFast network. Once all HSIM-A6DPs  
have discovered each other, they automatically create a default discovery  
ELAN.  
If the HSIM-A6DP is inserted into a SecureFast network where  
the default discovery ELAN has already been created, it will be  
NOTE  
instructed to join this ELAN, rather than create a new discovery  
ELAN.  
All LECs that have been configured on the HSIM-A6DP use the  
discovery ELAN(s) for notification of new LECs joining the discovery  
ELAN. In this fashion, all LECs are aware of each other on the  
SecureFast ATM network. The SecureFast network may be further  
segmented by setting specific HSIM-A6DPs to belong to specific  
discovery ELANs designated by the user in the Discovery ELAN Setup  
screen. Up to 16 ELANs may be designated as discovery ELANs, and the  
HSIM-A6DP may belong to any number of these 16 ELANs.  
The default ELAN is represented as Index 1 on the ATM Discovery  
ELAN Setup screen in Figure 3-15.  
The default ELAN does not have a name assigned to itself.  
NOTE  
After this default ELAN is created, the user may set existing ELANs to be  
discovery ELANS (to a total of 16) and assign the HSIM-A6DP to these  
new discovery ELANs. The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen also  
allows the user to enable or disable each ELAN, as desired. The following  
definitions describe each of the ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen  
fields:  
Index (Read-only)  
This field displays the number assigned to this ELAN by the  
HSIM-A6DP. A total of 16 discovery ELANs are able to assigned to the  
HSIM-A6DP.  
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ELAN Name (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the name of the discovery ELAN that the  
HSIM-A6DP will join, when the discovery ELAN becomes enabled.  
Mode (Toggle)  
This field toggles between “Master” and “Slave”. This field currently does  
not have any effect on the discovery ELAN, and any saved changes will  
not affect network performance.  
Status (Toggle)  
This field toggles between Enabled and Disabled. The Status field is  
used to direct the HSIM-A6DP to either join the specified discovery  
ELAN (Enabled), or disconnect from the specified discovery ELAN  
(Disabled).  
SAVE  
This command saves all changes to memory.  
PREV  
This command opens the previous screen of discovery ELANs. To  
perform the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the PREV  
command and press ENTER. The previous screen of discovery ELANs  
displays.  
NEXT  
This command opens the next screen of discovery ELANs. To perform  
the command, use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and  
press ENTER. The next screen of discovery ELANs displays.  
3.16.2 Assigning the HSIM-A6DP to a discovery ELAN  
To assign the HSIM-A6DP to an ELAN, perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field.  
2. Enter the name of the ELAN to which the HSIM-A6DP will connect.  
The name entered in the ELAN Name filed MUST be a valid  
name of an ELAN that is already active on the network if the  
NOTE  
Status field will be set to Enabled.  
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3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field.  
4. Press the SPACE bar until the desired mode displays (Enabled or  
Disabled).  
If you do not want the HSIM-A6DP to join the ELAN  
immediately, the Status field may be set to “Disabled”. When  
NOTE  
you wish the HSIM-A6DP to join the ELAN, enter this screen  
and toggle the Status field to “Enabled” and proceed to the  
following step.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
6. Press ENTER, the changes are saved to memory.  
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3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE  
FEATURE  
The HSIM-A6DP provides a feature that allows the user to create PVCs,  
and configure each PVC to be guaranteed a set amount of bandwidth, up  
to the amount of bandwidth that the APIM provides.  
Up to 1020 PVCs may be created using the Bandwidth  
Allocation feature. However, ensure that the total amount of  
NOTE  
bandwidth provided by the APIM is not exceeded.  
For example, an HSIM-A6DP with an APIM-22 installed provides  
155 Mbps of bandwidth. The Bandwidth Allocation Mode feature could  
allow the user to create 2 PVCs. The first PVC could be guaranteed  
100 Mbps of the available bandwidth. The second PVC could be  
guaranteed the remaining 55 Mbps of bandwidth. Up to 1020 PVCs may  
be created using the Bandwidth Allocation feature. However, ensure that  
the total amount of bandwidth provided by the APIM is NOT exceeded.  
The following sections provide instructions on how to configure the  
HSIM-A6DP using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode feature.  
3.18 ENABLING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE  
FEATURE  
To enable the Bandwidth Allocation Mode feature, perform the following  
steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the CONNECTIONS menu item from  
the ATM screen.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM Connections screen, Figure 3-16, displays.  
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6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
ATM Connections Screens  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
CONNECTION TABLE  
Bandwidth Allocation Mode: [ OFF ]  
SAVE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-16 The ATM Connection Screen  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Bandwidth Allocation Mode  
field.  
4. Press the SPACE bar until [ON] displays.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
6. Press ENTER. The Bandwidth Allocation Warning screen,  
Figure 3-17, displays.  
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6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
ATM Connections Screens  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
WARNING!  
YOU HAVE ELECTED TO ENABLE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION  
MODE. THIS WILL DELETE ALL LECs AND PVCs  
CURRENTLY CONFIGURED ON THIS DEVICE. UNI AND  
ILMI WILL BE DISABLED.  
ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO ENABLE BW ALLOCATION MODE?  
YES  
NO  
Figure 3-17 The Bandwidth Allocation Mode Warning Screen  
Do not perform the following steps unless the Bandwidth  
Allocation Mode Warning screen is fully understood. ALL LAN  
Emulation Clients (LECs) and Permanent Virtual Channels  
(PVCs) configured on the HSIM-A6DP will be lost.  
!
CAUTION  
With Bandwidth Allocation Mode on, the HSIM-A6DP DOES  
NOT support Switched Virtual Channels (SVCs).  
7. Use the arrows keys to highlight the YES command at the bottom of  
the screen.  
8. Press ENTER, the Bandwidth Allocation Mode becomes operational,  
and all previously configured LECs, PVCs, and SVCs are deleted.  
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3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH  
ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED  
After the Bandwidth Allocation Mode has been enabled and saved, Local  
Management returns the user to the ATM Connections screen; refer to  
Figure 3-16. To create PVCs using the Bandwidth Allocation Mode,  
perform the following steps:  
1. From the ATM Connection screen, use the arrow keys to highlight the  
CONNECTION TABLE field.  
2. Press ENTER. The ATM Connection Setup screen, Figure 3-18,  
displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM CONNECTION SETUP  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision: XX.XX.XX  
ATM Port Current Connections: 2  
[Page 1 of 1]  
IF PORT VPI  
AAL Type Status  
BW (Mbps)  
VCI  
Encapsulation Type  
Other  
25  
25  
27  
28  
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
5
5
5
5
5
Disabled  
0
0
16  
34  
36  
Disabled  
Enabled  
Enabled  
Other  
100  
25  
LLC Encapsulated  
VC MUX 802.3 Bridged  
PREVIOUS  
NEXT  
ADD/DELETE  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-18 The ATM Connection Setup Screen  
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3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields  
The first two connections shown in Figure 3-18 (with VPI, VCI  
values of 0, 5 and 0,16 respectively) represent ILMI and UNI.  
NOTE  
These two connections, although disabled by the Bandwidth  
Allocation feature, will always display on the ATM Connection  
Setup screen.  
The ATM Connection Setup screen allows the user to view the current  
configured virtual connections (PVCs only) on the HSIM-A6DP. This  
screen also allows the user to access the ATM Add/Delete Entry screen,  
which is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs.  
The following list explains each of the ATM Connection Setup screen  
fields:  
ATM Port Current Connections (Read-Only)  
This field displays the number of current PVCs on the HSIM-A6DP.  
IF (Read-Only)  
This field represents the virtual MIB-II interface that this Permanent  
Virtual Channel (PVC) was created on.  
PORT (Read-Only)  
This field displays the port (APIM) on which the PVC resides.  
VPI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the Virtual Path Identifier of the connection. This field  
should read 0 or 1.  
VCI (Read-Only)  
This field displays the Virtual Channel Identifier of the connection. This  
field should read between 1 and 1020.  
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Encapsulation Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the type of Encapsulation being used to switch  
Ethernet frames to ATM cells. The two possible options for this field are  
as follows:  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged  
Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as  
defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
AAL Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Adaptation Layer being used by the  
HSIM-A6DP. This field displays AAL Type 5.  
BW (Mbps) (Read-Only)  
This field displays the total amount of bandwidth assigned to this PVC.  
Status (Read-Only)  
This field displays the operational status of the PVC. This field will  
display “Enabled” or “Disabled”.  
PREVIOUS (Command)  
This command lets you scroll to the previous screen. To go to the previous  
screen use the arrow keys to highlight the PREVIOUS command and  
press ENTER. The previous screen of current connections displays.  
NEXT (Command)  
This command lets the user scroll to the next screen if the HSIM-A6DP  
has more connections than can fit on the first screen. To go to the next  
screen use the arrow keys to highlight the NEXT command and press  
ENTER. The next screen of current connections displays.  
ADD/DELETE (Command)  
This command opens the Add/Delete Entry screen. The Add/Delete Entry  
screen allows the user to create or delete PVCs.  
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3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN  
To access the Add/Delete Entry screen from the ATM Connection Setup  
screen perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/DELETE command at the  
bottom of the ATM Connection Setup screen.  
2. Press ENTER, the Add/Delete Entry screen, Figure 3-19, displays.  
6E132-25 LOCAL MANAGEMENT  
INTERFACE 25 ATM Add/Delete Entry  
Device Name:6E132-25  
Slot Number: X  
Flash Image Revision: XX.XX.XX  
BOOTPROM Revision:XX.XX.XX  
IF  
VPI  
VCI  
AAL Type  
Encapsulation Type  
BW (Mbps)  
0
0
0
[ 5 ]  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged  
1
Total Bandwidth On Interface: 155  
Total Bandwidth Allocated: 125  
ADD/MODIFY  
EXIT  
RETURN  
Figure 3-19 The Add/Delete Entry Screen  
3.20.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields  
IF (Modifiable)  
This field represents the MIB-II interface on which the new PVC will be  
created. If multiple PVCs will be created on one MIB-II interface, the  
number of the desired interface should be entered in this field. If a new  
MIB-II interface will be used for the new PVC this field can be left at “0”.  
The HSIM-A6DP will automatically use the next available interface for  
this PVC.  
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VPI (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The  
available range for this field is 0 or 1, with a default value of 0.  
VCI (Modifiable)  
This field is used to enter the Virtual Channel Identifier of the PVC. The  
available range for this field is 32 through 1020.  
AAL Type (Read-Only)  
This field displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the  
PVC. The HSIM-A6DP uses AAL 5.  
Encapsulation Type (Toggle)  
This field displays the type of data encapsulation that the HSIM-A6DP  
will use to perform LAN to ATM translation. This field toggles between  
the following options:  
VC Mux 802.3 Bridged - VC Based Multiplexing for Bridged  
Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as  
defined by the IETF RFC 1483.  
BW (Mbps) (Modifiable)  
This field is used to set the amount of bandwidth that will be assigned to  
this PVC.  
Total Bandwidth On Interface (Read-Only)  
This field displays the total amount of bandwidth that the port (APIM)  
provides.  
Total Bandwidth Allocated (Read-Only)  
This field displays the total amount of bandwidth that has already been  
allocated to existing PVCs. These PVCs may be viewed in the ATM  
Connection Setup screen. Refer to Figure 3-18.  
ADD/MODIFY (Command)  
This command adds the PVC, or the modified PVC, to the HSIM-A6DP  
connection table.  
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DELETE (Command)  
This command appears only if a valid VCI has been entered in the VCI  
field of the Add/Delete Entry screen. This command deletes the PVC  
from the HSIM-A6DP connection table.  
3.20.2 Adding an Entry (PVC)  
To add an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the MIB-II  
interface number to which the PVC will be added. If a new MIB-II  
interface will be used for the PVC, this field can be left at “0”. The  
HSIM-A6DP will automatically use the next available interface for  
this PVC.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter 0 or 1.  
The VCI values 0 through 31 are reserved for ATM Forum use  
only.  
NOTE  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value  
from 32–1020.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and  
press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears.  
The HSIM-A6DP will not allow any PVCs to be created if the  
desired bandwidth entered in the BW (Mbps) field exceeds the  
NOTE  
available bandwidth of the APIM.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the BW (Mbps) field. Enter the total  
amount of available bandwidth that you wish to allocate to this PVC.  
6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ADD/MODIFY command.  
7. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY ADDED” message appears at the top of  
the screen indicating that Local Management has added the PVC.  
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3.20.3 Modifying an Entry (PVC)  
To modify an existing entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the IF field and enter the IF value that  
you want to change.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI value  
that you want to change.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI value  
that you want to change; acceptable values are 32 through 1020.  
4. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Encapsulation Type field and  
press the SPACE bar until the desired Encapsulation Type appears.  
The HSIM-A6DP will not allow any PVCs to be created if the  
desired bandwidth entered in the BW (Mbps) field exceeds the  
NOTE  
available bandwidth of the APIM.  
5. Use the arrow keys to highlight the BW (Mbps) field. Enter the total  
amount of available bandwidth that you wish to allocate to this PVC.  
6. Use the arrow keys to select the ADD/MODIFY command.  
7. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” then “ENTRY ADDED”  
messages appear at the top of the screen indicating that Local  
Management has modified the PVC.  
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3.20.4 Deleting an Entry (PVC)  
To delete an entry (PVC), perform the following steps:  
1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VPI field and enter the VPI of the  
PVC that you want to delete.  
2. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter the VCI of the  
PVC that you want to delete.  
3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DELETE command.  
4. Press ENTER. The “ENTRY DELETED” message appears at the top  
of the screen indicating that Local Management has deleted the PVC.  
The DELETE command appears only if a valid VPI and VCI  
have been entered in their respective fields.  
NOTE  
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CHAPTER 4  
LANVIEW LEDs  
This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor HSIM  
status and diagnose HSIM problems. Figure 4-1 shows the location of the  
LANVIEW LEDs (Transmit, Receive, STS and LNK).  
The terms flashing, blinking, and solid used in the LED  
definition tables of this chapter indicate the following:  
NOTE  
Blinking indicates a steady LED pulse.  
Solid indicates a steady LED light. No pulsing.  
4.1  
HSIM-A6DP LEDs  
Refer to Table 4-1 and Table 4-2 for a description of HSIM and APIM  
LEDs.  
Transmit (TX)  
Status (STS)  
HSIM-A6DP  
APIM 1  
APIM 2  
R
R
Link (LNK)  
Receive (RX)  
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Table 4-1 HSIM LEDs  
LED  
Color  
Definition  
TX  
(Transmit)  
Green  
(Flashing)  
Cells being transmitted.  
RX  
(Receive)  
Green  
(Flashing)  
Cells being received.  
Table 4-2 APIM LEDs  
LED  
Color  
Definition  
LNK  
(Link)  
Green (Solid) Have link.  
Off No link.  
Green (Solid) APIM OK.  
Fault with media. In most cases, the  
APIM automatically corrects this  
condition without interrupting  
operations. If the LED is red and  
remains red, contact Cabletron  
Systems Global Call Center. Refer to  
Section 1.7, Getting Help.  
Red (Solid)  
STS  
(Status)  
APIM should be replaced.The APIM  
will still function, but packet switching  
performance may be affected. If the  
APIM goes into this LED state  
contact Cabletron Systems Global  
Call Center. Refer to Section 1.7,  
Getting Help.  
Red  
(Blinking)  
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APPENDIX A  
APIM SPECIFICATIONS  
This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron Systems ATM Port  
Interface Modules (APIMs).  
A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
TAXI  
Media Type:  
Multimode Fiber  
100 Mbps  
Data Rate:  
Connector Type:  
Transmit Power:  
Receive Sensitivity:  
Loss Budget:  
SC  
-14db to -18.5db  
-14db to -32.5db  
-14db to -18.5db  
1270 nm to 1380 nm  
2 km  
Wavelength:  
Typical Link Distance:  
R
Figure A-1 The APIM-11  
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A.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
OC3  
Media Type:  
Multimode Fiber  
155 Mbps  
Data Rate:  
Connector Type:  
Transmit Power:  
Receive Sensitivity:  
Loss Budget:  
SC  
-14db to -18.5db  
-14db to -32.5db  
-14db to -18.5db  
1270 nm to 1380 nm  
2 km  
Wavelength:  
Typical Link Distance:  
R
Figure A-2 The APIM-21  
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APIM-29 Specifications  
A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
OC3  
Media Type:  
Single Mode Fiber  
155 Mbps  
Data Rate:  
Connector Type:  
Transmit Power:  
Receive Sensitivity:  
Loss Budget:  
SC  
-8db to -14db  
-6db to -32.5db  
-8db to -24.5db  
1261 nm to 1360 nm  
25 km  
Wavelength:  
Typical Link Distance:  
R
Figure A-3 The APIM-29  
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A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
OC3  
Media Type:  
Single Mode Fiber  
155 Mbps  
SC  
Data Rate:  
Connector Type:  
Transmit Power:  
Receive Sensitivity:  
Loss Budget:  
0db to -5db  
-31db  
-26db to -31db  
1280 nm to 1335 nm  
60 km  
Wavelength:  
Typical Link Distance:  
LR  
Figure A-4 The APIM-29LR  
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APIM-22 Specifications  
A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
STS3  
Media Type:  
Category 5 Unshielded Twisted Pair  
Data Rate:  
155 Mbps  
RJ45  
Connector Type:  
Typical Link Distance:  
100 Meters  
The APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a  
different signal pin assignment than the ATM Network Equipment as  
specified by the ATM Forum User-Network Interface (UNI) specification.  
Figure A-5 shows the pin assignments for the APIM-22R.  
STS  
LNK  
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8  
APIM-22R  
5. N/A  
1. Transmit +  
2. Transmit -  
3. N/A  
6. N/A  
7. Receive +  
8. Receive -  
4. N/A  
142912  
Figure A-5 APIM-22 Pin Assignments  
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Appendix A: APIM Specifications  
A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS  
Physical Interface:  
DS3  
Media Type:  
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable  
45 Mbps  
Data Rate:  
Connector Type:  
Typical Link Distance:  
BNC  
136 Meters  
The APIM-67R does not use Cell Payload Scrambling.  
Scrambling must be disabled on any DS3 device connected to  
the APIM-67R.  
!
CAUTION  
The APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by ANSI  
T1.404-1989 Carrier-to-Customer Installation-DS3 Metallic Interface  
Specification, Section 5.12 Grounding Arrangements. In accordance with  
this specification, each channel (Transmit and Receive) must be grounded  
at one end.  
jumper settings:  
Receive channel jumper - grounded  
Transmit channel jumper - not grounded  
Figure A-6 shows the location and default setting of each jumper. Refer to  
Figure A-6 if you need to change the jumper settings to properly connect  
the APIM-67R to another DS3 device.  
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RECEIVE CHANNEL JUMPER (GROUNDED)  
TRANSMIT CHANNEL JUMPER (NOT GROUNDED)  
142910  
Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper Settings  
R
Figure A-7 The APIM-67  
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