Alcatel-carrier-internetworking-solutions Omni Switch/Router Manuel d'utilisateur

Part No. 060166-10, Rev. CMarch 2005 Omni Switch/Router ™ User Manual Release 4.5 www.alcatel.com

Table of Contents page x Secure Switch Access . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4Configu

WAN ModulesPage 3-30WSX-SC Technical SpecificationsNumber of ports 4 or 8Connector Type High-density 26-pin shielded serialProtocols Supported Frame Re

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-12LossOfSignal The port has experienced a Loss of Signal (LOS), or Loss of Carrier. An LOS ev

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-13Viewing Information For a T1 PortTo view T1 port parameters, enter the following commandte

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-14Out of Frame Events. The total number of out of frame events that have been detected on thi

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-15Viewing Information For an E1 PortTo view E1 port parameters, enter the following commandt

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-16Out of Frame Events. The total number of out of frames events that have been detected on th

Viewing T1/E1 Local StatisticsPage 33-17Viewing T1/E1 Local StatisticsThere are a number of commands available for viewing local T1 and E1 statistics

Viewing T1/E1 Local StatisticsPage 33-18SEFS. Severe Errored Framing Second. A second with one or more out-of-frame errors or an AIS error.LES. Line E

Viewing T1/E1 Local StatisticsPage 33-19Viewing Local Historical StatisticsThe telis command allows you to display historical statistics for the past

Viewing T1 Remote StatisticsPage 33-20Viewing T1 Remote StatisticsTo receive and monitor remote statistics on T1 ports you must enable the Facility Da

Viewing T1 Remote StatisticsPage 33-21Viewing Current Remote StatisticsYou can view remote statistics for the current 15-minute interval on a single

WAN ModulesPage 3-318-Port WAN Frame Relay Switching Module123STARXTX4312The module includes one row ofLEDs for each port. The LEDs for agiven port a

Viewing T1 Remote StatisticsPage 33-22Clearing the Framer Statistics for a T1/E1 PortThe tecls command enables you to clear the accumulated physical-l

Page 34-134 Backup ServicesIntroductionBackup Services are intended to be an integral part of a well-designed Wide Area Network (WAN). The purpose

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-2Backup Services CommandsBackup services provides commands to view and configure your backup services. All commands st

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-3Adding a Backup ServiceWith the bsadd command, you can:• Add a backup for a physical port• Back up a frame relay PVC

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-4: 30=2: 31=1 : 40=5: ?1) Description: Backup 12) Admin Status { (E)nabled, (D)isabled } : Enabled3) Primary Type

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-55) Startup Timer ValueThis field sets the time after system startup to wait for the primary entity to come up. If th

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-6Backing Up a Frame Relay PVCAdding a backup service for a frame relay PVC is basically the same as for a physical por

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-7: 3=21) Description : Backup 22) Admin Status { (E)nabled, (D)isabled } : Enabled3) Primary Type { Physical Port (1

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-8: 30=3: 31=3: 32=32: 40=1: ?1) Description : Backup 22) Admin Status { (E)nabled, (D)isabled } : Enabled3) Prima

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-9Modifying a Backup ServiceWith the bsmodify command, you can modify:• A backup for a physical port• A frame relay PV

WAN ModulesPage 3-32WSX-FT1/E1-SCThe WSX-FT1/E1-SC module contains one or two T1 or E1 ports and one or two serial ports. T1 and E1 ports use RJ-48C c

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-10Modifying a Frame Relay PVC Backup ServiceTo modify a backup service for a frame relay PVC:1. First, enter the bsmod

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-11Viewing Backup Service(s) ConfigurationsWith the bsview command, you can view the configuration of either all backup

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-12Viewing Backup Service StatisticsTo view the statistics of a back service, enter the bsstatus command in the followi

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-13Idx. The index number of the backup service.Description. Enter a description of the backup service in this field. Y

Backup Services CommandsPage 34-14

Page 35-135 TroubleshootingThis chapter provides information that will help you troubleshoot Omni Switch/Router hard-ware and software problems. The s

Detecting ProblemsPage 35-2This chapter lists UI error messages. Refer to the appropriate hardware chapters for a complete description of LED states.

Reporting ProblemsPage 35-3Reporting ProblemsIn some cases, you will not be able to correct the problem that occurs (for instance, a module failure).

Reporting ProblemsPage 35-4Report Software DetailsWhen reporting problems you should be ready to report the following software details to Alcatel Tech

Understanding ProblemsPage 35-5Understanding ProblemsThe following self-questions can be used to get a better idea on the nature of the problem:• Has

WAN ModulesPage 3-33WSX-FT1/E1-SC Technical SpecificationsNumber of ports 1 or 2 T1 or E1 ports1 or 2 Universal Serial portsConnector Types T1/E1: RJ-

Operational ProblemsPage 35-6Operational ProblemsThe following paragraphs describe operational problems you may encounter.Deadlocked VLANOccasionally,

Operational ProblemsPage 35-7To determine if this problem has occurred in your setup, you can use the vi command to display information about a speci

Operational ProblemsPage 35-8Protocol ProblemsYou may notice an abnormal number of errors in a particular protocol. You can view proto-col errors by u

Hardware ProblemsPage 35-9Hardware ProblemsThe following sections describe problems you may encounter with switch hardware.LEDs Do Not Light on All M

Hardware ProblemsPage 35-10TEMP LED is AmberIf the TEMP LED is amber, the internal temperature of the switch has exceeded the opera-tional limit.Solut

Error MessagesPage 35-11Error MessagesThis section provides error messages that you may encounter in the UI.Understanding Error MessagesError message

Error MessagesPage 35-12Serial Port Configuration ErrorsMessage Corrective ActionProblem deleting SLP portxxx, errno=xxReboot the system, then use t

Error MessagesPage 35-13Chassis Error MessagesThe slots in the messages within the following table are all zero based. That is, Slot 1 will be displa

Error MessagesPage 35-14Chassis Error Messages Table (Cont.)Message Corrective ActionCouldn’t read chassisdescription, setting defaultEnter a new ch

Page 36-136 Running HardwareDiagnosticsHardware diagnostics provide you with software tools for diagnosing hardware-related problems on Omni Switch/Ro

WAN ModulesPage 3-34WAN 2-Port Serial and 2-Port Fractional T1/E1 Switching ModuleThis module includes one set ofLEDs for each port. The LEDs for agiv

Page 36-2• mvbus Mammoth VBUS Test•pcam Pseudo CAM Test•port Port Traffic Test•stress Port Stress Test (available for Ethernet modules)•submem Submodu

Login to Run DiagnosticsPage 36-3Login to Run DiagnosticsYou must log in to the diag account to access the hardware diagnostics functionality. The di

Resetting a Switching ModulePage 36-4Resetting a Switching ModuleThe reset command initiates a soft reset on the module in a specified slot. Conceptua

Temperature MaskingPage 36-5Temperature MaskingThe maskta command provides a way of modifying the behavior of the temperature alarm to mask the effec

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-6Running Hardware DiagnosticsThe test command initiates one or more test routines on a switching module that you s

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-7ilbstress Performs a stress test using the internal loopback at the PHY or framer interface. Packets are generat

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-8stress Functional testing of physical ports with continuous full-wire traffic. The data packets are initially gen

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-9Sample Command LinesThere are numerous ways to specify a test session through the test command. The following ar

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-10The table below provides specific cable/plug information for Omni Switch/Router switching modules.Omni Switch/Ro

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-11Omni Switch/Router Port Test Wrap Cable/Plug Requirements (cont.)Module Type Cable TypeWSX-S-2W(no compression)

WAN ModulesPage 3-35WSX-FE1-SC Cabling/Jumper SettingsThe WSX-FE1-SC supports both twisted pair (120 Ohm) and coaxial (75 Ohm) cable types. The defau

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-12Sample Test Session: Ethernet ModuleTest sessions and results will vary among the various switching modules. Thi

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-13The module is reset, and then the rest of the tests will run. Testing Slot 3 - Ether/12Resetting slot 3... Tes

Running Hardware DiagnosticsPage 36-14The tests are complete at this point. A summary of the test results and failures is displayed at the end of the

Displaying Available Diagnostic TestsPage 36-15Displaying Available Diagnostic TestsThe testdisp command provides the user with a display of applicab

Configuring the Diagnostic Test EnvironmentPage 36-16Configuring the Diagnostic Test EnvironmentThe testcfg command allows the user to tailor diagnosti

Configuring the Diagnostic Test EnvironmentPage 36-17Configuring Tests for Ethernet ModulesTailoring of applicable Ethernet modules includes selection

Running Frame Fabric Tests on Omni Switch/RoutersPage 36-18Running Frame Fabric Tests on Omni Switch/RoutersYou can test the Omni Switch/Router Multi

Running Frame Fabric Tests on Omni Switch/RoutersPage 36-19Test Coverage:All Fabric Inputs/Outputs not tested:Fabric in slot 2 (ESX-C12) has 9 inputs

Running Diagnostics on an Entire ChassisPage 36-20Running Diagnostics on an Entire ChassisThe testcfg command allows you to tailor diagnostic testing

Running Diagnostics on an Entire ChassisPage 36-212) Stop on FailureEnter 2 to halt diagnostics in an active state when a failure occurs or 1 (the de

WAN ModulesPage 3-36WSX-BRI-SCThe ISDN Basic Rate Interface WAN Switching Module (WSX-BRI-SC) supports either one (1) serial port and one (1) BRI port

Diagnostic Test Cable SchematicsPage 36-22Diagnostic Test Cable SchematicsThe figures below and on the following pages provide information on port tes

Diagnostic Test Cable SchematicsPage 36-23BRI S/T Crossover Wrap Cable — Category 5 UTP Copper Cablewith RJ-48 (RJ-45) ConnectorsRJ-48(RJ-45)12345678

Diagnostic Test Cable SchematicsPage 36-24

Page A-1A The Boot Line PromptWhen the switch boots, it requires basic information so that it can configure itself. The switch is delivered with facto

Entering the Boot PromptPage A-2Entering the Boot PromptPerform the following steps to reach the Boot prompt.1. Connect an ASCII terminal (or computer

Boot Prompt BasicsPage A-3Boot Prompt BasicsTo get a list of commands enter a question mark (?). A screen similar to the following is shown:?

Boot Prompt BasicsPage A-4Displaying Current Configuration (p)To display the current configuration, enter a p at the Boot prompt. A screen similar to t

Boot Prompt BasicsPage A-5Listing Available Files in the Flash Memory (L)To list all of the available files in the flash memory that you could load o

Boot Prompt BasicsPage A-6Saving Configuration Changes (S)To save any changes to the configuration parameters, enter the S command at the prompt. The f

Configuring a Switch with an MPXPage A-7Configuring a Switch with an MPXPerform the following steps to configure an Omni Switch/Router (MPX). You can

WAN ModulesPage 3-37WSX-BRI-SC Technical SpecificationsNumber of ports 1 or 2 pairs of a serial port and an ISDN Basic RateInterface (BRI) portSerial

Configuring a Switch with an MPXPage A-88. You can enter an IP address for the first hop router to a remote host (if the host is on a different IP net

Configuring a Switch with an MPXPage A-914. To accept the default (oxb) and perform a normal boot, press the <Enter> key. To restore the factor

Configuring a Switch with an MPXPage A-10

Page B-1B Custom CablesThis appendix provides detailed information, including illustrations and pin diagrams, for the cables that can be used with Omn

Page B-2V.35 DTE Cable (For WSX-to-DCE Device Connection) The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 7508

Page B-3V.35 DCE Cable (For WSX-to-DTE Device Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 75083

Page B-4RS232 DTE Cable (For WSX-to-DCE Device Connection) The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 750

Page B-5RS232 DCE Cable (For WSX-to-DTE Device Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 7508

Page B-6RS530 DTE Cable (For WSX-to-DCE Device Connection) The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 750

Page B-7RS530 DCE Cable (For WSX-to-DTE Device Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 7508

WAN ModulesPage 3-38WAN 2-Port Serial and 2-Port BRI-ISDN Switching Module12STARXTXThe WSX-BRI module includes oneset of LEDs for each port. The LEDsf

Page B-8X.21 DTE Cable (For WSX-to-DCE Device Connection) The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 7508

Page B-9X.21 DCE Cable (For WSX-to-DTE Device Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 75083

Page B-10RS449 DTE Cable (For WSX-to-DCE Device Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the WSX.• AMP 750

Page B-11RS-449 DCE Cable Assembly (For WSX-to-DTE Device 75Ω Connection)The following parts are recommended for the end of the cable connected to the

Page B-12RJ-45 to DB15F Cable Assembly (For T1/E1 Port 120Ω Connections)The following parts are recommended for the ends of the cable:• For the switch

Page B-13RJ-45 to BNC Cable Assembly (For E1 75Ω Port Connections)The following parts are recommended for manufacturing the cable:• For the switch sid

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Page I-1Index! commands 4-26+ or - commands 17-7? command 4-16, 4-2510/100 16-1, 16-810/100 command 15-410/100 ports 15-5, 15-810/100cfg c

Page I-2IndexCcacheconfig command 9-33CAMconfiguring 9-25CAM threshold 11-5camcfg command 9-25camstat command 9-24caplog command 10-11cas co

Page I-3IndexEE1configuring 31 timeslots 28-45fractional 28-6framing 33-2eb command 7-9echo command 4-31edit command 7-7edit commands tutor

WAN ModulesPage 3-39J16SUSUJ15TTTTRTRTJ14SUSUJ13SUBRI PortJumper Configuration for the “U” Interface The gray boxes are the jumper blocksThis is a si

Page I-4Indexcontrol signals 29-46Discard Eligibility 29-9DLCI 29-6DLCMI 29-24errors 29-48FECN 29-12IP routing 29-15IPX routing 29-18p

Page I-5IndexHello messagesand XMAP 21-2help command 4-15history command 4-26hmstat command 11-7hot swapping 1-11, 1-14, 3-7hpstat command

Page I-6IndexIPX RIP/SAP Filteringadding global filters 27-19adding specific filters 27-20configuring NetWare for WAN links 27-33default setting of

Page I-7Indexload command 5-4login accounts 4-33, 8-2login alert banner 4-31logout command 4-16lookup command 4-25ls command 5-4, 7-3MMAC

Page I-8Indexnisuf command 6-14noecho command 4-31non-Ethernet ports 19-29Non-mobile Groups 19-1, 19-15ntaccess command 12-5, 12-36ntadmin c

Page I-9IndexPpartition management 8-11, 8-19password 4-33, 8-2changing 8-2path MTU discovery 25-42ping command 25-22pinoutsEthernet modules

Page I-10IndexRrb command 7-8reboot 8-3- see also bootreboot command 8-3receive threshold 11-3redundancyMPX 1-7, 1-10, 1-13, 2-9, 6-9power s

Page I-11Indexstc command 17-25, 17-38, 17-39sts command 17-28, 17-38, 17-39summary command 4-15, 9-1swap command 6-20swch command 18-30, 18

Page I-12IndexSNAP 18-21Token Ring 18-19transmission statesXMAP 21-3transmit credit 19-31transmit/receive threshold 11-3trapsconfiguring 13

Page I-13Indexsecondary traffic 22-6translated frames 24-7viewing 20-23, 22-27vlap command 21-9vs command 19-53Wwan command 28-14WAN Links

Table of Contents page xi Duplicate MAC Address Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-30Multicast Clai

WAN ModulesPage 3-40

Page I-14Index

Page 4-14 The User InterfaceIn order to configure parameters and statistics on the switch, you may connect it to a terminal, such as a PC or UNIX work

Overview of Command InterfacesPage 4-2Changing Between the CLI and UI ModesOnce you log on to the switch, the following screen displays. You must pres

Overview of Command InterfacesPage 4-3Exit the Command InterfaceTo exit your current session with the switch from the CLI or the UI mode, type either

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-4UI to CLI Command Cross ReferenceThe chapters in this Users Guide are organized around the UI commands as the

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-5Basic Switch Management TableChapterUI CommandEquivalent CLI Commands PM Family4, “The User Interface”alert,

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-6Network Management CommandsThe table on page 4-6 summarizes the commands supported in the UI and the CLI for

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-7Layer II Switching CommandsThe table on page 4-7 summarizes the features supported in the UI and the CLI for

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-8Groups, VLANs, Policies CommandsThe table beginning on page 4-8 summarizes the features supported in the UI a

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-9Group, VLANs, Policies Table (continued)ChapterUI CommandsEquivalent CLI Commands PM Family22,“Managing Aut

Table of Contents page xii NTP Information Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-15Display Li

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-10Routing CommandsThe table beginning on page 4-10 summarizes the features supported in the UI and the CLI for

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-11WAN Access CommandsThe table beginning on page 4-11 summarizes the features supported in the UI and the CLI

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-12WAN Access Table (continued)ChapterUI CommandEquivalent CLI Commands PM Family31, “WAN Links”linkadd, linkmo

UI to CLI Command Cross ReferencePage 4-13Troubleshooting Diagnostics CommandsThe table beginning on page 4-13 summarizes the features supported in t

User Interface MenuPage 4-14User Interface MenuThis menu provides a top-level view of all UI menus. The commands are grouped together in the form of s

Main Menu SummaryPage 4-15Main Menu SummaryThese menus, their sub-menus, and sub-options are described in this manual. The following provides a brief

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-16Diag. This menu, fully available to the diag login account, contains commands to run diagnos-tic tests. It i

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-17♦ Note ♦If you cannot see a UI command confirmation prompt or if you do not get the command prompt after th

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-18Configuring the System PromptThe uic submenu is listed under the system menu. The uic submenu allows you to c

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-19Configuring More Mode for the User InterfaceEnabling More ModeThe more mode allows you to specify the maximu

Table of Contents page xiii 13 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13-1Introduction . . . . . . . . . .

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-20A screen similar to the following will be displayed.UI Configuration1) Prompt : ‘$Menu-Path% ’2) More :

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-21Disabling More ModeTo disable more mode, type uic at the user prompt and press <Enter>.A screen simil

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-22Setting Verbose/Terse Mode for the User InterfaceEnabling Verbose ModeWhen verbose mode is enabled, you are

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-23Disabling Verbose ModeAlthough the terse command is no longer supported as of Release 4.1, disabling verbos

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-24Configuring the Auto Logout TimeWhen the switch detects no user activity on the UI for a certain period of ti

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-25Viewing CommandsIf at any time you are not sure of the commands available, enter ? and you will be given a

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-26Command History and Re-Executing CommandsThe history command displays up to 50 commands numbered in order wi

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-27In addition, you can re-execute a command by entering an exclamation point (!) followed by the first charac

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-28Abbreviating IP AddressesThe Omni Switch/Router software provides the user with a more concise way to enter

General User Interface GuidelinesPage 4-29This abbreviated IP address format can be used with the ftp, telnet, crgp, modvl, ping, snmpc, and xlat com

Table of Contents page xiv 16 Managing 802.1Q Groups . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16-1IEEE 802.1Q Se

User Interface Display OptionsPage 4-30User Interface Display OptionsThe System menu several commands to configure help information, character display

User Interface Display OptionsPage 4-31Setting Echo/NoEcho for User EntryYou can determine whether your entries will appear by enabling the echo for

User Interface Display OptionsPage 4-32Creating a new BannerThree steps are required to change the login banner. They are listed here.• Create a text

Login AccountsPage 4-33Login AccountsThe UI provides three default login accounts—Administrator, User and Diagnostics. The Administrator login provid

Multiple User SessionsPage 4-34Listing Other UsersTo display all the users currently logged on to the switch, typewhoat the system prompt. The followi

Multiple User SessionsPage 4-35Communicating with Other UsersIf you want to send a message to another user, enter write followed by the user’s sessio

Multiple User SessionsPage 4-36For example, to end the session of the user connected to the console port (session 0) and let him finish his current co

Multiple User SessionsPage 4-37Advanced Kill Command OptionsYou can also kill the session of a user immediately by adding the parameter -f followed b

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-38UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)The amount of information displayed

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-39The Search CommandStarting from the page being displayed, the Search command (/) search

Table of Contents page xv Configuring Fast Spanning Tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17-34Truncating T

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-402. Type / at the More? prompt. The Search prompt (/) will appear automatically. At the S

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-41The Filter CommandThe Filter command filters unwanted information from a UI table by di

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-422. Type f at the More? prompt. The Filter prompt (f/) will appear automatically. At the

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-431. Type ipr and press <Enter>. A table similar to the following will be displayed

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-443. In order to further refine your results, you can now combine the Search and Filter co

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-45Single CharactersA question mark (?) is used as a wildcard for a single character in a

UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)Page 4-46

Page 5-15 Installing Switch SoftwareUser Interface software comes pre-loaded on your MPX. You do not have to reload unless you are upgrading, backing

Using FTP ServerPage 5-2Using FTP ServerThe Omni Switch/Router is an FTP server. Using any compatible FTP client software you can load software to and

Using FTP ClientPage 5-3Using FTP ClientThe User Interface contains several FTP commands. Using these commands is similar to using FTP on a UNIX syst

Table of Contents page xvi MTU Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-12IP Fragment

Using ZMODEMPage 5-4Using ZMODEMNormally you use FTP to transfer files to and from the switch. It is faster than using the serial port. A ZMODEM trans

Using ZMODEMPage 5-5Using ZMODEM With the Boot Line PromptIf you encounter the situation where you have deleted some or all of the files in your swit

Using ZMODEMPage 5-6The [boot] PromptThe [boot] prompt has its own set of commands that are built into the switch. You do not need to have files or so

Using ZMODEMPage 5-7Starting a ZMODEM Transfer at the [boot] Prompt1. Type c to change boot parameters. You will be changing the boot device to zm. T

Using ZMODEMPage 5-8

Page 6-16 Configuring ManagementProcessor ModulesThe management processor module (MPX on the Omni Switch/Router) coordinates control of the Omni Switch

Changing Serial Port Communication ParametersPage 6-2Changing Serial Port Communication ParametersThe serial communications parameters for the two MPX

Changing Serial Port Communication ParametersPage 6-3Enter the port mode and press <Enter>. This option defaults to console for a console conne

Changing Serial Port Communication ParametersPage 6-4This configuration does not allow you to use the console port as an optional access method since

Configuring the Ethernet Management PortPage 6-5Configuring the Ethernet Management PortTo configure the Ethernet management port, you use the etherne

Table of Contents page xvii 19 Managing Groups and Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19-1How Ports Are

Configuring the Ethernet Management PortPage 6-62) IP AddressEnter an IP address for the Ethernet management port in dotted decimal or hexadecimal not

Ethernet Management Ports and Redundant Management Processor ModulesPage 6-7Ethernet Management Ports and Redundant Management Processor ModulesIf re

Ethernet Management Ports and Redundant Management Processor ModulesPage 6-812. Entersaveat the prompt to save the IP address.13. Enterrenounceat the

The MPM Command/MenuPage 6-9The MPM Command/MenuThe mpm command has two functions: displaying the MPX redundancy configuration and entering the mpm m

The MPM Command/MenuPage 6-10All of the mpm menu commands, except for the nisuf and swap commands, function only if you have redundant MPXs. If you ar

Listing the Secondary MPX FilesPage 6-11Listing the Secondary MPX FilesThe sls command lists the files in the secondary MPX module. This is similar t

Replacing a File on the Secondary MPXPage 6-12Replacing a File on the Secondary MPXThe mpmreplace command replaces a file on the secondary MPX. It wor

Removing a File from the Secondary MPXPage 6-13Removing a File from the Secondary MPXThe mpmrm command removes (deletes) a file from the flash memory

Giving Up Control to the Secondary MPXPage 6-14Giving Up Control to the Secondary MPXThe renounce command tells the primary MPX to give up control and

Setting Automatic Config SynchronizationPage 6-15Setting Automatic Config SynchronizationThe syncctl command sets the automatic configuration synchron

Table of Contents page xviii Port Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19-57

Synchronizing Configuration DataPage 6-16Synchronizing Configuration DataThe configsync command copies the configuration files (mpm.cnf and mpm.cfg) in

Loading a File From the Primary MPXPage 6-17Loading a File From the Primary MPXThe mpmget command loads a file from the primary MPX and copies it int

Gaining Control from the Primary MPXPage 6-18Gaining Control from the Primary MPXThe takeover command tells the secondary MPX to take control and beco

Resetting a Secondary MPXPage 6-19Resetting a Secondary MPXThe secreset command initiates a soft reset on the secondary MPX. Conceptually, resetting

Displaying and Setting the Swap StatePage 6-20Displaying and Setting the Swap StateThe swap command displays or alters the swap state of the chassis.

Displaying and Setting the Swap StatePage 6-21Disabling the Swap ModeNormally, the swap mode will timeout and no user intervention is required. Howev

Displaying and Setting the Swap StatePage 6-22

Page 7-17 Managing FilesDepending on the model type and configuration, an Alcatel switch has anywhere from 8 or 16 MB of usable flash memory. This mem

Displaying the Current DirectoryPage 7-2Displaying the Current DirectoryTo display the switch’s current directory, enterpwdat the system prompt. The w

Listing Switch FilesPage 7-3Listing Switch FilesYou can use the ls command to list the files in the primary MPX’s flash memory. To use this command,

Table of Contents page xix Viewing Policy Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-24Viewing Vi

Deleting Switch FilesPage 7-4Deleting Switch FilesYou can use the rm command to delete files in the primary MPX’s flash memory. To use this command, e

Deleting Switch FilesPage 7-5Deleting All Image FilesYou can use the imgcl command to delete all executable (image) files. The files deleted by the i

Copying System FilesPage 7-6Copying System FilesYou can use the cp command to copy files. This is particularly useful if you want to make backups of i

Editing Text FilesPage 7-7Editing Text FilesThe commands in the Edit sub-menu (also called the Text Buffer or Edit Buffer) are used to create new tex

Editing Text FilesPage 7-8Loading an ASCII File into the Text BufferYou can use the rb command to load—or read—an existing ASCII file in flash memory

Editing Text FilesPage 7-9Deleting a Line of Text from the Text BufferYou can use the db command to delete a specific line in the text buffer. To use

Editing Text FilesPage 7-10Creating a File Name for the Text BufferIf no file name has been created for the text buffer, the following message is disp

Real-World ExamplesPage 7-11Real-World ExamplesAs noted on page 10-7, when you edit text files, you will normally use several of the Edit sub-menu co

Real-World ExamplesPage 7-12Real-World Example 2cp mpx.cmd mpx.bakrb mpx.cmdlb00: cmDoDump=101: cmInit02: reg_port_rule=1nb mpx.cmdWork buffer name is

System MenuPage 7-13System MenuThe System menu contains two commands, fsck and newfs, for checking and deleting all files in the flash memory. To acc

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Table of Contents page xx Routing Between AutoTracker VLANs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22-15Creating AutoTracker VLAN

Checking the Flash File SystemPage 7-14Checking the Flash File SystemThe fsck command performs a file system check of flash memory, which consists of

Creating a New File SystemPage 7-15Creating a New File SystemThe newfs command removes a complete flash file system and all files within it, replacin

Creating a New File SystemPage 7-16

Page 8-18 Switch SecurityCommands listed in the Security menu are for configuring system security parameters such as the password and logout time. The

Changing PasswordsPage 8-2Changing PasswordsThe switch provides three types of login accounts by default—Administrator, User and Diag-nostics. The Adm

Rebooting the SwitchPage 8-3Rebooting the SwitchThe reboot command should only be executed during network down time and when no data is being transmi

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-4Secure Switch AccessSecure Switch Access is a filtering program that prevents unauthorized access to the switch by allowin

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-5CreateThis option allows you to create a new filter in the secure access database. The following is a sample display:Crea

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-6ModifyThis option allows you to modify information about an existing secured access filter. Enter the name of the filter y

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-7Configuring Secure Access Filter PointsThe secapply command allows you to view the list of secure access filter points, to

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Secure Switch AccessPage 8-81) FTP Security Indicates whether or not secure access is enabled for File Transfer Protocol (FTP) on the switch. Enabled

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-97) One-touch Security Configures the same Security value for all secure access protocols. Enabled enables security for al

Secure Switch AccessPage 8-10Viewing Secure Access Violations LogThe seclog command displays a log of all secure access violations. ♦ Note ♦To log acc

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-11Managing User Login AccountsPrior to software release 4.4, the switch provided security in the form of privilege

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-12Default AccountsInitially each switch is preconfigured with three default logins (admin, user and diag). See Chap

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-13Adding a User Account Using the CLI Command ModeTo add a user account from the CLI mode, you must be logged into

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-14User Write PrivilegesTo assign privileges to a user account, you must be logged into an account with WRITE privi-

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-15Miscellaneous CLI Privileges CommandsThe following is a list of privileges-related CLI commands. For more detail

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-16Assigning Account Privileges Using the UI Command ModeWhen you add a new user login account, the account has perm

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-17This screen displays the default privileges for a new user login account. Note that the default privileges give

Table of Contents page xxii Displaying IP RIP Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25-37Displaying

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-18The global family contains commands that apply globally to the switch rather than to individ-ual applications or

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-19For example, if you wanted to assign the user account the privilege to use the define command, enter the number

Managing User Login AccountsPage 8-20Modifying a User AccountYou can use the usermod command to modify account privileges as shown here. You must be l

Page 9-19 Configuring Switch-WideParametersThe switch provides commands to display and configure parameters on a switch-wide basis. These commands are

Displaying the MIB-II System Group VariablesPage 9-2Displaying the MIB-II System Group VariablesMIB-II is a core set of definitions created to define

Displaying the Chassis SummaryPage 9-3Displaying the Chassis SummaryTo display the chassis summary information, enterscat the system prompt. A screen

Displaying Current Router Interface StatusPage 9-4Displaying Current Router Interface StatusTo display current interface status information, entersiat

System MenuPage 9-5System MenuThe System menu contains commands to view or set system-specific parameters. To access this menu, entersystemat the UI

Displaying Basic System InformationPage 9-6Displaying Basic System InformationTo display basic information on the switch, enterinfoat the system promp

Displaying Basic System InformationPage 9-7No. of Resets to the System. The number of times this switch has been reset since the last cold start.♦ No

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Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-8Setting the System Date and TimeThe dt command allows you to set the local date, time, and time zone. Addition

Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-93) TimezoneThis parameter specifies the time zone for the switch and sets the system clock to run on UTC time

Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-10 Timezone and DST Parameters Abbr. Name Hours from UTCDST Start DST End DST ChangeNZST New Zealand +12:00 1st

Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-11 Timezone and DST Parameters Con’tAbbr. Name Hours from UTCDST Start DST End DST ChangeGMT Greenwich Mean Ti

Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-124) Daylight Savings Time activeEnables and disables DST (Daylight Savings Time). To enable DST, enter:4=Enabl

Setting the System Date and TimePage 9-1346) DST End WeekIndicates which week in a month DST ends. To set the week DST should end, enter the sequenti

Viewing Slot DataPage 9-14Viewing Slot DataYou can view slot table information by entering the slot command. To view information on a particular slot,

Viewing System StatisticsPage 9-15Viewing System StatisticsThe systat command displays statistics related to system, power, and environment. To view

Clearing System StatisticsPage 9-16Clearing System StatisticsYou may want to clear statistics for a specific module, port or service for dialogistic o

Viewing Task Utilization StatisticsPage 9-17Viewing Task Utilization StatisticsThe taskstat command displays the task utilization statistics of the s

Table of Contents page xxiv Configuring Extended RIP and SAP Packets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27-37Enabling or Disabli

Viewing Task Utilization StatisticsPage 9-18PRI. Priority of the specified task.STATUS. Current status of the specified task.PC. Program Counter. The

Viewing Memory UtilizationPage 9-19Viewing Memory UtilizationThe leak monitor diagnostic utility is used to display information about memory utilizat

Viewing MPX Memory StatisticsPage 9-20Viewing MPX Memory StatisticsThe memstat command displays the MPX’s memory statistics. The statistics will tell

Checking the Flash File SystemPage 9-21Checking the Flash File SystemThe fsck command performs a file system check of flash memory, which consists of

Creating a New File SystemPage 9-22Creating a New File SystemThe newfs command removes a complete flash file system and all files within it. It then c

Configuring System InformationPage 9-23Configuring System InformationYou can enter or modify a description of a switch, its location, and a contact pe

Viewing CAM InformationPage 9-24Viewing CAM InformationThe camstat command displays information and usage about the content addressable memory (CAM) o

Configuring CAM DistributionPage 9-25Configuring CAM DistributionCAM (Content Addressable Memory) on switching modules is used to look up the MAC addr

Configuring CAM DistributionPage 9-26A message similar to the following will display:Slot 3 Configured to learn 256 MACs will round up to 256 MACsThis

Configuring the HRE-X Router PortPage 9-27Configuring the HRE-X Router PortVarious services in the switch use the HRE-X router port MAC registers. The

Table of Contents page xxv 29 Managing Frame Relay . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29-1Back-to-Ba

Configuring the HRE-X Router PortPage 9-28For example, to assign register 3 to the Classical IP service enterhrexassign 3 cipat the system prompt. A s

Configuring the HRE-X Router PortPage 9-29Configuring and Displaying the HRE-X Hash TableThe HRE-Xs use a hardware implemented hash table to route pac

Duplicate MAC Address SupportPage 9-30Duplicate MAC Address SupportWhen the switch sees the same MAC address sending traffic on a different switch por

Duplicate MAC Address SupportPage 9-31If your network supports duplicate MAC addresses, there may be a significant performance impact due to the foll

Multicast ClaimingPage 9-32Multicast ClaimingMulticast claiming can be enabled for networks with heavy multicast traffic. When enabled, multicast clai

Saving ConfigurationsPage 9-33Saving ConfigurationsUnder normal conditions, configurations you make using the UI are written into cache and automatica

Saving ConfigurationsPage 9-34To determine whether you are in the cache configuration mode, enter the cacheconfig command. If cache config is operatio

Page 10-110 Switch LoggingLogging OverviewWhether you are troubleshooting, configuring, or simply monitoring the switch, you may find it useful to vie

Configuring the Syslog ParametersPage 10-2Configuring the Syslog ParametersSyslog messages are messages generated by individual processes in the switch

Configuring the Syslog ParametersPage 10-3Default facility codeThe facility code is used to identify which sub-system generated the syslog message. N

Table of Contents page xxvi Managing Frame Relay Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29-55Configuring

Configuring the Syslog ParametersPage 10-4Override internalsThis field will force all syslog messages to use the default priority mask specified inste

Configuring the Syslog ParametersPage 10-5Log Task IDDetermines whether or not you want to see the task ID that can be included in the syslog message

Configuring Switch LoggingPage 10-6Configuring Switch LoggingSwitch logging is a feature that allows you to activate and configure the logging of vario

Configuring Switch LoggingPage 10-73) Flash File LoggingFlash file logging records debug information from the code that manages the switch logging fe

Configuring Switch LoggingPage 10-8In addition to enabling or disabling each type of logging, you can also specify whether to output the log to a file

Displaying the Command History Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-9Displaying the Command History Entries in the MPM LogThe cmdlog command displays a list

Displaying the Connection Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-10Displaying the Connection Entries in the MPM LogThe conlog command displays a list of connec

Displaying Screen (Console) Capture Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-11Displaying Screen (Console) Capture Entries in the MPM LogThe caplog command disp

Displaying Screen (Console) Capture Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-124) Telnet (1). Displays screen capture entries for the user logged in from the sec

Displaying Debug Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-13Displaying Debug Entries in the MPM LogThe debuglog command displays the debug entries in the mpm.lo

Table of Contents page xxvii Viewing WAN Links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31-12Displ

Displaying Secure Access Entries in the MPM LogPage 10-14

Page 11-111 Health StatisticsThe health statistics feature monitors the consumable resources of a switch, and provides a single integrated source for

Setting Resource ThresholdsPage 11-2Setting Resource ThresholdsThe health statistics software operates by monitoring set threshold levels on consumabl

Setting Resource ThresholdsPage 11-3Setting Bandwidth ThresholdsBandwidth is a measure of the amount of traffic a switch can handle for receiving, se

Setting Resource ThresholdsPage 11-4Backplane ThresholdThe backplane threshold sets a percentage of total backplane bandwidth of the switch, module, o

Setting Resource ThresholdsPage 11-5CAM Threshold (MPM/HRE or NI)The CAM threshold sets a percentage of the total amount of space available for stori

View Switch-Level StatisticsPage 11-6Setting the Sampling IntervalThe sampling interval is the time interval between polls of the switch’s consumable

View Module-Level StatisticsPage 11-7For field descriptions of the device resources column, see Setting Bandwidth Thresholds on page 11-3 and Setting

View Port-Level StatisticsPage 11-8For descriptions of the statistics, see View Switch-Level Statistics on page 11-6.♦ Note ♦ The CPU and memory resou

Page 12-112 Network Time ProtocolIntroductionThe Network Time Protocol (NTP) is used to synchronize the time of a computer client or server to another

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Page 12-2StratumStratum is the term used to define the relative proximity of a node in a network to a time source (such as a radio clock). Stratum 1 i

Page 12-3Servers 1a and 1b receive time information from, or synchronize with, a UTC time source such as a radio clock. (In most cases, these servers

Page 12-4When planning your network, it is helpful to use the following general rules:• It is usually not a good idea to synchronize a local time serv

Network Time Protocol Management MenuPage 12-5Network Time Protocol Management MenuTo access the NTP management menu, connect to a switch via a conso

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-6NTP Configuration MenuTo view the NTP configuration menu, enter the ntconfig command at the system prompt. If you are in

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-7Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed using the ntpconfig command.1) Response timeout

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-8Configuring an NTP Client/ServerA switch can be configured to act both as a client and a server. If you want to run both

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-9Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the expanded menu options.61) Client limitThis field allows you to s

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-102. Adjust the configurable variables for this NTP client as needed by entering the line number, and equal sign, and a

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-11Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the expanded menu options.31) Configuration info authentication keyT

Table of Contents page xxix TEMP LED is Amber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35-10Solution . .

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-12Configuring a New Peer AssociationWhen you have configured the NTP client and/or server, you will need to set at least

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-13Configuring a New ServerFor the switch to synchronize its time, you must specify a server, or servers, from which the

NTP Configuration MenuPage 12-14For example, to add broadcast address 1.1.1.1 with a key identifier of 5, using version 3 of NTP, and a minimum poll t

NTP Information MenuPage 12-15NTP Information MenuTo view the NTP configuration menu, enter the ntinfo command at the system prompt. If you are using

NTP Information MenuPage 12-16Server (4) This type of association is ordinarily created upon arrival of a client request message and exists only in o

NTP Information MenuPage 12-17Field DescriptionsThe following sections describe the fields displayed using the ntppeers commandRemote. The IP address

NTP Information MenuPage 12-18Display Detailed Information for One or More PeersThe ntpshowpeer command allows you to view detailed NTP information ab

NTP Information MenuPage 12-19Precision. The advertised precision of this association, which is a number from -4 to -20. For information on setting t

NTP Information MenuPage 12-20Flags Config. This counter lists what flags have been configured for this NTP entity. For more information about setting

NTP Information MenuPage 12-21Display Local Server InformationThe ntpinfo command is used to display information about the local switch’s implementat

page iii Cautions FCC Compliance : This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15

Table of Contents page xxx A The Boot Line Prompt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1Entering

NTP Information MenuPage 12-22Reference time. This is the local time at which the local clock was last set or corrected.System Flags. This counter lis

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-23NTP Statistics MenuTo view the NTP Statistics Menu, enter the ntstats command at the system prompt. If you are in verbos

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-24Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed using the ntpstat command.system uptime. The numbe

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-25Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed using the ntppstat command.remote host. The IP ad

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-26Display Loop Filter InformationThe loop filter is used to control and correct the phase of timestamps as processed by the

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-27calls to findpeer. The number of times the switch sent an NTP packet of any kind to a config-ured NTP association.new pe

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-28Display Event Timer Subsystem StatisticsThe ntptimer command allows you to view significant NTP events that have occurred

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-29It is possible to reset the statistics for more than one NTP association at a time by adding more than one address to th

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-30bad offset on input. The number of NTP timestamps received that the switch disallowed because the added time offset param

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-31leap less than month away. A scheduled leap second insertion less than a month away.leap less than day away. A scheduled

Page 1-1 1 Omni Switch/RouterChassis and Power Supplies Alcatel's Omni Switch/Router (OmniS/R) is an advanced, multi-layer switching platform (L

NTP Statistics MenuPage 12-32Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed using the ntpmlist command.remote address. The IP

NTP Administration MenuPage 12-33NTP Administration MenuTo view the NTP Administration Menu, enter the ntadmin command at the system prompt. If you a

NTP Administration MenuPage 12-34Specify the Host Whose NTP Server We Talk ToThe ntphost command specifies the name of the NTP server to which server

NTP Administration MenuPage 12-35Set Key Type to Use for Authenticated Requests (DES|MD5)NTP supports two types of encryption: DES or MD5. If you dec

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-36NTP Access Control MenuTo view the NTP Access Control Menu, enter the ntaccess command at the system prompt. If you a

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-37Change the Control Message Authentication Key IDThere are two types of messages an NTP entity can send to another NT

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-38Remove One or More Key ID's from the Trusted ListThe trusted list in the key file is a list of all keys that are

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-39Create Restrict Entry/Add Flags to EntryIt is possible to place restriction flags on specific NTP entities in relati

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-40limited These hosts are subject to a limitation of the number of clients from the same net. Net in this context refer

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-41Remove Flags from a Restrict EntryIt is possible to place restriction flags on specific NTP entities in relation to

Page 1-2Currently, Omni Switch/Router switching modules consist of Gigabit Ethernet modules, auto-sensing Ethernet modules, Fast 10/100 Ethernet modul

NTP Access Control MenuPage 12-42Display the Traps Set in the ServerThe ntpvtrap command allows you to view a list of trap receivers set for the serve

Page 13-113 SNMP (Simple NetworkManagement Protocol)IntroductionSimple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is an application layer protocol that allows

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-2Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsThe snmpc command allows you to configure SNMP parameters and set tr

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-33) Set Community NameThe Set Community Name variable is a password (up to 16 characters) that enables N

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-46) Broadcast TrapsWhen broadcast traps are enabled, the switch transmits traps to all NMS stations in th

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-5Here is a sample configuration for setting a combination of traps.Bit Configurations for Setting TrapsE

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-6e. The following prompt displays:Special Access? (no): yesSelect whether or not this Network Management

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-7Please note that any additional NMS entries must have a unique IP address. Repeat steps b through f to

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-8Viewing SNMP StatisticsThe snmps command is used to display SNMP statistics. The command displays the SN

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-9Bad Type DiscardsThe total number of SNMP entries discarded because the request type was not recognized

Omni Switch/Router Distributed Switching FabricPage 1-3Omni Switch/Router Distributed Switching FabricMany switches in the market employ a shared mem

Configuring SNMP Parameters and TrapsPage 13-10Get Next RequestsThe total number of SNMP Get-Next PDUs accepted and processed by the switch SNMP proto

Trap TablesPage 13-11Trap TablesThe following table is a summary list of the supported SNMP traps and their values.Trap or Mask Name Object ID Bit P

Trap TablesPage 13-12tempAlarm 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.1 (word 1) 0 (word 1) 1 13-27moduleChange 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.2 (word 1) 1 (word 1) 2 1

Trap TablesPage 13-13healthThresholdRising 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.37 (word 2) 4 (word 2) 10 13-54healthThresholdFalling 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.

Trap TablesPage 13-14Under1Event 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.88 (word 3) 23 (word 3) 80 0000 13-79Over2Alarm 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.89 (word 3) 24 (w

Trap TablesPage 13-15SNMP Standard TrapsThis section lists the standard traps that are defined within RFC (MIB) documents. These traps signify events

Trap TablesPage 13-16Trap warmStartObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.1DescriptionThe sending protocol entity is re-initializing itself such that neither the ag

Trap TablesPage 13-17Trap linkUpObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.3DescriptionThe sending protocol entity recognizes that one of the communication links repre

Trap TablesPage 13-18Trap egpNeighborLossObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.11.5DescriptionAn EGP neighbor for whom the sending protocol entity was an EGP peer has

Trap TablesPage 13-19Trap ipxTrapCircuitDownObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.23.2.5.5.1DescriptionThis trap indicates that the specified circuit has gone down.B

Omni Switch/Router Distributed Switching FabricPage 1-4Omni Switch/Router Fabric CapacityIn a chassis with Omni Switch/Router modules only, each Omni

Trap TablesPage 13-20Trap topologyChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.17.0.2DescriptionA bridge’s configured ports either transitioned from Learning state to

Trap TablesPage 13-21Trap atmfVpcChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.353.0.1DescriptionEither a permanent VPC was added or deleted at this ATM interface, or

Trap TablesPage 13-22Trap atmfVccChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.353.0.2DescriptionEither a permanent VCC was added or deleted at this ATM interface, or

Trap TablesPage 13-23Trap risingAlarmObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.0.1DescriptionThe value of an Ethernet statistical variable (i.e., a member of the Eth

Trap TablesPage 13-24Trap fallingAlarmObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.16.0.2DescriptionThe value of an Ethernet statistical variable (i.e., a member of the Eth

Trap TablesPage 13-25Trap Type dsx3LineStatusChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.10.30.15.0.1DescriptionThe value of an instance dsx3LineStatus changed.Bit P

Trap TablesPage 13-26Trap dsx1LineStatusChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.10.18.15.0.1DescriptionThe value of an instance dsx1LineStatus changed.Bit Positi

Trap TablesPage 13-27Extended TrapsThis section lists Alcatel-specific traps. These extended traps are generated specifically by Alcatel switch devic

Trap TablesPage 13-28Trap Type moduleChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.2DescriptionA module was either inserted or removed from the chassis. I

Trap TablesPage 13-29Trap Type powerEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.3DescriptionA power supply was either inserted or removed from the chass

Omni Switch/Router Applications and ConfigurationsPage 1-5Omni Switch/Router Applications and ConfigurationsOmni Switch/Router hardware is ideally sui

Trap TablesPage 13-30Trap Type controllerEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.4DescriptionA chassis controller (MPX) lost or gained the state of t

Trap TablesPage 13-31Trap Type loginViolationObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.5DescriptionA login attempt for the User Interface (UI) failed due t

Trap TablesPage 13-32Trap Type macDuplicatePortObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.7DescriptionData from a MAC address that previously came from a sou

Trap TablesPage 13-33Trap Type portLinkUpEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.8DescriptionA physical, logical, or virtual port was enabled. These

Trap TablesPage 13-34Trap Type portLinkDownEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.9DescriptionA physical, logical, or virtual port was disabled. The

Trap TablesPage 13-35Trap Type portPartitionedObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.10DescriptionThe physical port detected jabber (i.e., the port has

Trap TablesPage 13-36Trap Type portRecordMismatchObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.11DescriptionThe port configuration is different from the previou

Trap TablesPage 13-37Trap Type groupChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.14DescriptionA Group was either created or deleted through the UI or Sw

Trap TablesPage 13-38Trap Type vlanChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.15DescriptionA VLAN was either created or deleted through the UI or Switc

Trap TablesPage 13-39Trap Type portMoveObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.16DescriptionThe specified port has moved from a Group or has had its conf

Omni Switch/Router Applications and ConfigurationsPage 1-6Omni Switch/Router as the Central Backbone Switch/Router and in the Wiring ClosetThe figure

Trap TablesPage 13-40Trap moduleResetReloadObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.17DescriptionThe specified module has been either reset or reloaded. A

Trap TablesPage 13-41Trap Type systemEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.18DescriptionA potentially fatal error occurred in the system. Bit Posi

Trap TablesPage 13-42Trap Type vlanRouteTableFullObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.19DescriptionThe IP or IPX route table is full. Bit Posi-tion (Wo

Trap TablesPage 13-43Trap Type atmSSCOPstateObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.21DescriptionA specified port changed.Bit Posi-tion (Word 1)20Hex Val

Trap TablesPage 13-44Trap Type atmConnectionObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.23DescriptionThe specified ATM VCC was created or deleted.Bit Position

Trap TablesPage 13-45Trap Type atmServiceObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.24DescriptionThe specified ATM service (Port-to-Port Bridging, Trunking,

Trap TablesPage 13-46Trap Type dlciNewObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.27DescriptionFrame Relay DLCI was created.Bit Position(Word 1)26Hex Value (W

Trap TablesPage 13-47Trap Type dlciDelObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.28DescriptionFrame Relay DLCI was deleted.Bit Position(Word 1)27Hex Value (

Trap TablesPage 13-48Trap Type dlciUpObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.29DescriptionFrame Relay DLCI changed to active state.Bit Position(Word 1)28H

Trap TablesPage 13-49Trap Type dlciDnObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.30DescriptionFrame Relay DLCI changed to inactive state.Bit Position(Word 1)

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-7Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesThe Omni Switch/Router chassis houses the MPX, swit

Trap TablesPage 13-50Trap Type portManualForwardingModeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.31DescriptionThe specified port was placed into manual mode

Trap TablesPage 13-51Trap Type fddiCFStateChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.32DescriptionThe specified FDDI physical port changed from wrap c

Trap TablesPage 13-52Trap Type duplicateIPaddressObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.35DescriptionThe switch detected a duplicate IP address.Bit Posit

Trap TablesPage 13-53Trap Type duplicateMACaddressObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.36DescriptionThe switch detected a duplicate MAC address of one

Trap TablesPage 13-54Trap Type healthThresholdRisingObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.37DescriptionAt least one of the user-specified thresholds was

Trap TablesPage 13-55Trap Type healthThresholdDeviceObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.39DescriptionAt least one of the device-level threshold cross

Trap TablesPage 13-56Trap Type xylanXIPXMAPPortStatusChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.41DescriptionAn XMAP turned on or off.Bit Position(Word

Trap TablesPage 13-57Trap Type xylanXIPXMAPPortStateChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.42DescriptionAn XMAP turned on or off.Bit Position(Word

Trap TablesPage 13-58Trap Type avlAuthAttemptObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.43DescriptionIndicates the last authenticated VLAN attempt.Bit Positi

Trap TablesPage 13-59Trap Type xylanXIPGMAPFailedUpdateObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.44DescriptionGMAP is unable to update the forwarding datab

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-8OmniS/R-3The OmniS/R-3 chassis features three slots for an MPX and specific switching modules (co

Trap TablesPage 13-60Trap Type clkBusLineStateChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.45DescriptionEither the bus line’s status changed (active or i

Trap TablesPage 13-61Trap Type bind-violationObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.46DescriptionA configured binding rule was violated.Bit Position(Word

Trap TablesPage 13-62Trap Type mpcStatisticsOverflow Object ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.47DescriptionAn entry in the mpcStatisticsTable reached the th

Trap TablesPage 13-63Trap Type fddiLerFlagChangeObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.65DescriptionThe LER (Link Error Rate) flag on a port changed from

Trap TablesPage 13-64Trap Type fddiLCTFailCntIncrObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.66DescriptionThe LCT (Link Confidence Test) flag on a port incremen

Trap TablesPage 13-65Trap Type mpcStatisticsOverflowObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.67DescriptionThe statisticsNum value of the mpcStatisticsTable

Trap TablesPage 13-66Trap Type mpcShortCut Object ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.68DescriptionThe established shortcut path either closed or failed to c

Trap TablesPage 13-67Trap Type mpcIngressRetryTimeOutObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.69DescriptionThe retry time exceeded the MPC-p5 time.Bit Pos

Trap TablesPage 13-68Trap Type vrrpTrapNewMasterObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.46.1.3.1.0.3DescriptionThe sending agent has transitioned from “Backup” state to

Trap TablesPage 13-69Trap Type vrrpAuthFailureObject ID 1.3.6.1.2.1.46.1.3.1.0.4DescriptionA packet was received from a router whose authentication k

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-9OmniS/R-3 Chassis Technical SpecificationsTotal Module Slots 3Total Slots for Switching Modules 2

Trap TablesPage 13-70Trap Type oamVCAISObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.71DescriptionThe specified connection is in the VC-AIS state.Bit Position(Wo

Trap TablesPage 13-71Trap Type oamVCRDIObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.72DescriptionThe specified connection is in the VC-RDI state.Bit Position(W

Trap TablesPage 13-72Trap Type oamVCLOCObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.73DescriptionThe specified connection is in the VC-LOC state.Bit Position(Wo

Trap TablesPage 13-73Trap Type oamVCUnsuccessLoopObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.74DescriptionThe specified connection is in the Unsuccessful Loop

Trap TablesPage 13-74Trap Type oamVPAISObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.75DescriptionThe specified VP connection is in the VP-AIS state.Bit Position

Trap TablesPage 13-75Trap Type oamVPRDIObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.76DescriptionThe specified VP connection is in the VP-RDI state.Bit Positio

Trap TablesPage 13-76Trap Type oamVPLOCObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.77DescriptionThe specified VP connection is in the VP-LOC state.Bit Position

Trap TablesPage 13-77Trap Type oamVPUnsuccessLoopObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.78DescriptionThe specified VP connection is in the unsuccessful l

Trap TablesPage 13-78Trap accountEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.86DescriptionAn account event is generated to signal that a new accounting f

Trap TablesPage 13-79Trap Type Under1EventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.88DescriptionThis event is generated when the filling level goes below

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Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-10OmniS/R-5The OmniS/R-5 chassis has five slots for an MPX and switching modules (see figure below

Trap TablesPage 13-80Trap Under2EventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.90DescriptionThis event is generated when the filling level is lowered below

Trap TablesPage 13-81Trap Under3EventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.92DescriptionThis event is generated when the filling level goes below the

Trap TablesPage 13-82Trap FileAlarmObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.94DescriptionThis alarm is generated when too many files are awaiting collecti

Trap TablesPage 13-83Trap Type ldpPeerCreateObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.80DescriptionA LDP peer is identified by the LDP hello mechanism and a

Trap TablesPage 13-84Trap Type ldpPeerDeleteObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.1.0.81DescriptionAn LDP peer is lost and the peer entry is deleted.Bit Pos

Trap TablesPage 13-85Trap Type ldpSessionCreateObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.82DescriptionAn LDP session with the peer is established and a ses

Trap TablesPage 13-86Trap Type ldpSessionDeleteObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.83DescriptionAn LDP session with the peer is lost and the session e

Trap TablesPage 13-87Trap Type lecStateChangeEventObject ID 1.3.6.1.4.1.800.3.1.1.4.0.96DescriptionA trap message is sent to a network manager when a

Trap TablesPage 13-88Trap TextandVariableDescrip-tionsLEC Status Change (ELAN Name, Service Instance, New state, previousELAN Name. The name of theELA

Page 14-114 DNS Resolver and RMONIntroductionThis chapter describes commands related to the Domain Name Server (DNS) resolver and remote network m

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-11The OmniS/R-5 provides bays for two power supplies. The power supplies are self-enclosed to all

Configuring the DNS ResolverPage 14-2To enable the resolver function, enter 1=y. A screen similar to the following then displays:DNS Resolver Configur

Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)Page 14-3Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)Remote Network Monitoring (RMON) allows you to set up remote monitoring with

Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)Page 14-4The Alarm probe attempts to prevent a flood of alarms from being generated by fluctuating values. It does so

Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)Page 14-5TimeTime since the last change in status.System ResourcesAmount of memory that has been allocated to this pr

Configuring Router Port MAC AddressesPage 14-6Configuring Router Port MAC AddressesYou can use the chngmac command if you want to configure a locally a

Page 15-115 Managing Ethernet ModulesOverview of Omni Switch/Router Ethernet ModulesThis chapter describes User Interface commands for Ethernet, Fast

Overview of Omni Switch/Router Ethernet ModulesPage 15-2Variety of Connector OptionsEthernet and Fast Ethernet modules are available in a variety of c

Overview of Omni Switch/Router Ethernet ModulesPage 15-3Kodiak Ethernet ModulesESX-K Series Modules and Optimized PortsKodiak-based modules will floo

The Ethernet Management MenusPage 15-4The Ethernet Management MenusThe eth100 and 10/100 sub-menus are described in this chapter. These sub-menus are

Configuring 10/100 Auto-Sensing PortsPage 15-5Configuring 10/100 Auto-Sensing PortsThe 10/100cfg command allows you to enable auto-negotiation, as wel

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-12OmniS/R-5 Technical SpecificationsTotal Module Slots 5Total Slots for Switching Modules 4Physical

Configuring 10/100 Auto-Sensing PortsPage 15-66. Since you have enabled auto-negotiation, the port will automatically sense the line speed of the conn

Configuring Kodiak Ethernet PortsPage 15-7Configuring Kodiak Ethernet PortsThe 10/100cfg command allows you to configure the link mode (full or half-d

Viewing Configurations for 10/100 Ethernet ModulesPage 15-8Viewing Configurations for 10/100 Ethernet ModulesThe 10/100vc command allows you to view th

OmniChannelPage 15-9OmniChannelOmniChannel allows you to increase the bandwidth of Fast backbones by combining the capacity of up to four (4) Fast Et

OmniChannelPage 15-10♦ Note ♦For Kodiak-based 10/100 Ethernet modules, 802.1Q is supported over OmniChannel. See Chapter 16, “Managing 802.1Q Groups”

OmniChannelPage 15-11Server Channel LimitationsThe following are limitations to creating a server channel on the Omni Switch/Router:• The maximum num

OmniChannelPage 15-12If the port you enter is already part of another OmniChannel, then it cannot be used in a second OmniChannel. The following messa

OmniChannelPage 15-13Adding Ports to an OmniChannelAfter you create an OmniChannel with the crechnl command, you can add more secondary ports to the

OmniChannelPage 15-14Deleting Ports from an OmniChannelYou can delete ports from an OmniChannel using the delprtchnl command. Follow these steps:1. En

OmniChannelPage 15-153. A screen similar to the following displays:Displaying channel 2Channel Id Phy. Port Port Status Mac Count====================

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-13OmniS/R-9 and OmniS/R-9PThe OmniS/R-9 and OmniS/R-9P chassis have nine slots for an MPX and swi

OmniChannelPage 15-16

Page 16-116 Managing 802.1Q GroupsThis chapter documents User Interface (UI) commands to manage 802.1Q groups. For docu-mentation on Command Line Inte

Page 16-2IEEE 802.1Q Sections Not ImplementedSome portions of the 802.1Q specification have not yet been implemented in the Omni Switch/Router. These

Page 16-3Application ExampleThe following diagram illustrates a simple 802.1Q application:Simple 802.1Q ApplicationIn the above diagram, the PC device

Page 16-4Single vs. Multiple Spanning TreeIn previous releases of the Omni Switch/Router software (4.0 and earlier), spanning tree support was done on

Page 16-5while VLAN 2 traffic is allowed to pass. The reverse is true for Switch 1 and Switch 3 (i.e., VLAN 2 traffic is blocked, while VLAN 1 traffic

Page 16-6Since spanning tree is group based, the physical port in the above diagram participates in three spanning tree instances: one for untagged tr

Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPage 16-7Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPrevious versions of the Omni Switch/Router (version 4.0 and earlier)

Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPage 16-8Configuring 802.1Q on 10/100 Ethernet PortsUse the cas command to assign 802.1Q groups to 10/100 ports. To

Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPage 16-9The following sections describe the parameters shown in the screen on the preceding page.DescriptionA tex

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-14The OmniS/R-9 and OmniS/R-9P provide bays for two power supplies. The power supplies are self-en

Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPage 16-10For example, suppose that Port 3/1 is assigned to be in Group 2, and to use single spanning tree. If the

Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a PortPage 16-11Configuring 802.1Q on Gigabit Ethernet PortsUse the cas command to assign 802.1Q groups to Gigabit ports.

Modifying 802.1Q GroupsPage 16-12Modifying 802.1Q Groups 802.1Q groups for both 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet ports can be modified using the mas comman

Modifying 802.1Q GroupsPage 16-13The ESX-K and GSX-K modules can also remap incom-ing priority on an ingress port. If priority remapping has been con

Modifying 802.1Q GroupsPage 16-14Modifying 802.1Q Groups for Gigabit Ethernet PortsTo modify the configuration of an 802.1Q group for Gigabit ports, u

Modifying 802.1Q GroupsPage 16-15Remember to save the changes to the service by entering save at the system prompt when finished.To find the instance

Viewing 802.1Q Groups in a PortPage 16-16Viewing 802.1Q Groups in a PortTo view which ports use which 802.1Q groups, enter the vas command at the syst

Viewing 802.1Q Statistics for 10/100 PortsPage 16-17Viewing 802.1Q Statistics for 10/100 PortsThe viqs command provides a display of statistics for 8

Deleting 802.1Q Groups from a PortPage 16-18Deleting 802.1Q Groups from a Port802.1Q groups for both 10/100 and Gigabit Ethernet ports can be deleted

Page 17-117 Configuring BridgingParametersThis chapter describes how to configure and maintain bridging parameters. Bridges are devices that interconne

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-15OmniS/R-9 Technical SpecificationsTotal Module Slots 9Total Slots for Switching Modules 8Physica

Page 17-2• Source Route to Transparent Bridging. Used in mixed Ethernet and Token Ring environ-ments, this protocol provides easy translation between

Configuration OverviewPage 17-3Configuration OverviewWhen configuring bridging parameters, you will need to perform at least some of the following ste

Bridge Management MenuPage 17-4Bridge Management MenuTo view the Bridge Management Menu, enter the br command at the system prompt. If you are in verb

Bridge Management MenuPage 17-5Bridging Commands. These commands allow you to view bridge forward tables, create and view static address tables, disp

Bridge Management MenuPage 17-6Configuring Fast Spanning Tree. These commands allow you to configure and view Fast Spanning Tree for a specific group

Selecting a Default GroupPage 17-7Selecting a Default GroupMost commands in the Bridge Management Menu allow you to specify a group when entering the

Bridging CommandsPage 17-8Bridging CommandsThe Bridge Management menu provides several commands that are useful in pinpointing problems in the network

Bridging CommandsPage 17-9Field DescriptionsThe following section explains the fields displayed with the fwt command.Sl/In/Srvc/In. The slot number (

Bridging CommandsPage 17-10Configuring a Static Bridge AddressYou can configure static bridge address information by entering the fc command. A static

Bridging CommandsPage 17-11Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields in the fc command table.Index. A number assigned to the row t

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-16OmniS/R-9P Technical SpecificationsTotal Module Slots 9Total Slots for Switching Modules 8Physica

Bridging CommandsPage 17-122. To modify an entry, use the index number for the specific static bridge address (listed in the leftmost column), the col

Bridging CommandsPage 17-13Displaying Static Bridge AddressesYou can view static bridge address information by entering the fs command. To display th

Bridging CommandsPage 17-14Displaying Bridge Port StatisticsYou can display statistics on bridge ports with the bps command. To view bridge port stati

Bridging CommandsPage 17-15Field descriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed in the above table.Frames discarded to full Forward

Bridging CommandsPage 17-16Displaying Media Access Control (MAC) Information for a Specific MAC addressMedia Access Control (MAC) information for the s

Bridging CommandsPage 17-17Displaying Media Access Control (MAC) Information for all MAC addressesMedia Access Control (MAC) information for the swit

Bridging CommandsPage 17-18Field DescriptionsThe following section describes the fields displayed using the macstat command.Slot. The slot number of t

Bridging CommandsPage 17-192. The following prompt is shown:Enter service’s Slot/Station (return for all services):Enter the slot and station (port)

Bridging CommandsPage 17-203. A screen similar to the following is shown: DOMAIN BRIDGE MAPPINGGroup 2 Destination MAC Group ID

Setting Flood LimitsPage 17-21Setting Flood LimitsThe flood limit is the number of bytes per second of flooded data that may be transmitted on a port

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-17OmniS/R-9P-48V Technical SpecificationsTotal Module Slots 9Total Slots for Switching Modules 8Ph

Setting Flood LimitsPage 17-22Displaying Group Flood LimitsThe fls command allows you to view the current flood limits set for groups. The limits are

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-23Configuring Spanning TreeSpanning Tree is an algorithm developed to help prevent the occurrence of broadcast storms

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-24• IBM SRT bridges send an IEEE-style STE RIF over Token Ring networks. The Omni Switch/Router does not support this

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-25Configuring Spanning Tree ParametersThe stc command allows you to configure parameters for the spanning tree, and e

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-264. The following prompt is displayed asking whether you would like to use the Fast Spanning Tree feature:Fast Spann

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-278. The following prompt is displayed allowing you to set the Bridge Forward Delay:New Bridge Forward Delay (4..30

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-28Display Spanning Tree Bridge ParametersThe sts command allows you to display spanning tree bridge parameters. To di

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-29Designated Root. The bridge identifier of the root of the spanning tree as determined by the spanning tree protoco

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-30Configuring Spanning Tree Port ParametersThe stpc commands allows you to configure port parameters (as opposed to br

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-31Field DescriptionsThe following section explains the fields displayed by the stpc command.IndexA number assigned a

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-18Omni Switch/Router Power RequirementsAlways make sure that the total power requirements of the m

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-32Manual ModeAllows you to manually set the state for each port (forwarding or blocking) or defer the port’s state co

Configuring Spanning TreePage 17-33Field DescriptionsThe following section explains the fields displayed by the stps command.Slot/Intf. The slot and

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-34Configuring Fast Spanning TreeThe Fast Spanning Tree (Rapid Reconfiguration) feature is designed to help provid

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-35Truncating Tree Timing & Speedy Tree ProtocolTwo additional enhancements are also included with the Fast

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-36Displaying Fast Spanning Tree Port ParametersThe fstps command allows you to view the current Fast Spanning Tr

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-37Role. The port’s current role as defined by application of the fast spanning tree protocol. The Role values i

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-38Enabling Fast Spanning Tree Port ParametersThe actfstps command allows you to activate Fast Spanning Tree port

Configuring Fast Spanning TreePage 17-39Disabling Fast Spanning Tree Port ParametersThe actfstps command allows you to disable Fast Spanning Tree por

Configuring Source RoutingPage 17-40Configuring Source RoutingThe srs and src commands allow you to display and configure the source routing parameters

Configuring Source RoutingPage 17-41Disabling SAP filteringTo disable the SAP feature, use the srsf command as shown:1. Enter the srsf at the system p

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-19Module Power Requirements without an HRE-XModule Description DC CurrentDraw(Amps)FCCClassApprov

Configuring Source RoutingPage 17-424. Press <return>. The second deny filter prompt is displayed:Output SAP Deny Filter 2 (0000):Enter the SAP

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-43Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingIn order to provide switching between source

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-44Enabling SRTB for a GroupThe srtbcfg command allows you to display configured groups and the

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-456. Once you have selected the frame type, you are returned to the menu prompt. By reenter-i

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-46Viewing the RIF TableA Routing Information Field (RIF) is stored for each MAC address learne

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-47Clearing the RIF TableIf there is a topology change in your network, you most likely will n

Configuring Source Route to Transparent BridgingPage 17-48

Page 18-118 ConfiguringFrame TranslationsAny-to-Any SwitchingBecause the Omni Switch/Router is a LAN switch that carries frames from multiple media ty

Any-to-Any SwitchingPage 18-2In order to understand why these options and limitations arise and to better understand the configuration options availab

Translating the FramePage 18-3Translating the FrameIn order to discuss these issues independent of particular media and protocols, consider that ever

page v Table of Contents 1 Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1Omni Switch/Router User Interface (U

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-20Module Power Requirements with an HRE-XModule Description DC CurrentDraw(Amps)FCCClassApprovalMP

The MAC HeaderPage 18-4The MAC HeaderThe format and values defined for the MAC header are covered in the media standards but even here a variety of ch

The RIF FieldPage 18-5The RIF FieldThe same source routing standard is supported by FDDI and Token Ring so the RIF fields can be switched without pro

EncapsulationPage 18-6EncapsulationEncapsulation is the biggest problem for implementing a transformation algorithm in support of any to any switching

EncapsulationPage 18-7The SNAP ConversionThe intent of the 802.2 committee is that Ethertype frames are transformed to SNAP on cross-ing from Etherne

EncapsulationPage 18-8IPX Encapsulation Transformation RulesFor IPX the encapsulation problems described above are compounded by the introduction of a

The Network HeaderPage 18-9The Network HeaderThere are essentially two requirements for the any to any switching transformation function to address t

The Network HeaderPage 18-10Given this model of implementation a station responding with an ARP on Ethernet which was switched to FDDI would result in

Frame Size RequirementsPage 18-11Frame Size RequirementsThe frame size requirement for the different media cause two problem areas which have to be a

Frame Size RequirementsPage 18-12MTU HandlingRouters address the problem of maximum frame size limitations with the notion found in many protocols of

Banyan VinesPage 18-13Banyan VinesBanyan Vines supports Ethernet, FDDI, and Token Ring networks. Each type of network generates a different frame for

Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power SuppliesPage 1-21Grounding a ChassisOmni Switch/Routers have two grounding screw holes on the back of the chassi

Configuring Encapsulation OptionsPage 18-14Configuring Encapsulation OptionsYou will configure frame encapsulation based on the destination MAC address

Configuring Encapsulation OptionsPage 18-15“Native” versus “Non-Native” on EthernetFor the Ethernet one further distinction is made. If the frame rec

The User InterfacePage 18-16The User InterfaceThis chapter documents User Interface (UI) commands to configure encapsulation options. For documentatio

The User InterfacePage 18-17The addvp, modvp and crgp CommandsAll of these commands include in their dialogue an Output Format question for ports and

The User InterfacePage 18-18Ethernet Factory Default TranslationsFor Ethernet switching module ports the factory default is set to the following:FDDI

The User InterfacePage 18-19Token Ring Factory Default TranslationsFor Token Ring switching module ports the factory default is set to the following:

The User InterfacePage 18-20The Ethertype OptionThis option can only be applied to Ethernet switching module ports. It is set to the following: Ethern

The User InterfacePage 18-21The SNAP OptionThis option can be applied to all media type ports and is set to the following:In the modvp or addvp comma

The User InterfacePage 18-22 ATM LANE - SNAP ModeAll IPX frames are translated to SNAP unless they are already SNAP, in which case they are forwarded

The User InterfacePage 18-23The LLC OptionThis option can be applied to all media type ports and is set to the following:In the modvp or addvp comman

The Omni Switch/Router Hardware Routing Engine (HRE-X)Page 1-22The Omni Switch/Router Hardware Routing Engine (HRE-X)The Omni Switch/Router Hardware R

The User InterfacePage 18-24Interaction with the new interfaceIf the port to which these commands are being applied has been configured with the new i

The Switch MenuPage 18-25The Switch MenuThe switch menu contains commands that allow you to set translation options discussed earlier in this chapter

The Switch MenuPage 18-26Default Ethernet TranslationsThe ethdef allows you to set up default translations for all Ethernet ports. To do so:1. Enter e

The Switch MenuPage 18-27Default FDDI TranslationsThe fddidef command allows you to set up default translations for all FDDI ports. To do this:1. Ent

The Switch MenuPage 18-28♦ Important Note ♦ The IP Translation Options allow only SNAP (s). The IPX translations allow SNAP (s), and LLC (2) for all f

The Switch MenuPage 18-293. You change an outgoing frame type by entering its line number, an equal sign (=) and a frame type indicator (e, s, 2, or

The Switch MenuPage 18-30Port TranslationsThe swch command allows you configure translations on a port-by-port basis. Its translation options are simi

The Switch MenuPage 18-315. When are done changing translations, enter save to save all your settings. If you enter quit, you will exit the swch comm

The Switch MenuPage 18-32If the port selected is an Ethernet based port, something like the following would be displayed:Ethernet Statistics for Ether

The Switch MenuPage 18-33Transmitted Broadcasts. The number of frames transmitted on this port whose destination address is the broadcast address.Not

The Omni Switch/Router Hardware Routing Engine (HRE-X)Page 1-23Each HRE-X routes up to 1.5 million packets per second. In an OmniS/R-9 with an HRE-X

The Switch MenuPage 18-34Received Late Collision, Transmitted Late Collisions. A late collision is a collision which occurs in a frame when more than

The Switch MenuPage 18-35Displaying Token Ring Switch StatisticsIn Release 3.4 and later, you can display statistics for the new generation of Token

The Switch MenuPage 18-36Rx LLC Errored Octets. The total number of bytes received in bad LLC packets.The next group of statistics are the types of pa

The Switch MenuPage 18-37the normal ring state or ring purge state to elect a new active monitor.Claim Token Packets. The total number of claim packe

The Switch MenuPage 18-38Received 256_511 byte Pkts. The total number of packets received on this port that were at least 256 bytes (octets) long and

The Switch MenuPage 18-39Any to Any MAC TranslationsThe swchmac command allows you to view the current frame translation settings for a given MAC add

The Switch MenuPage 18-40Default AutoencapsulationAutoencapsulation is a technique employed by AutoTracker software to learn the protocol and encapsul

Translational BridgingPage 18-41Translational BridgingTranslational Bridging enables internetworking between FDDI, Ethernet, and Token Ring LANs. The

Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesPage 18-42Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesSwitching traffic between like media requires no changes to the fr

Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesPage 18-43Switching Between Ethernet LANs Across a Trunked BackboneFrames that are switched between like media a

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS5-DC375Page 1-24Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS5-DC375The OmniS/R-5 can use a DC power supp

Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesPage 18-44Switching Between Similar LANs across a Native BackboneSwitched traffic between similar LANs across a n

Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesPage 18-45The following table shows interoperability between dissimilar LANs with two switches where the client

Dissimilar LAN Switching CapabilitiesPage 18-46

Page 19-119 Managing Groups and PortsIn a traditional hub-based network, a broadcast domain is confined to a single network inter-face, such as Ethern

How Ports Are Assigned to GroupsPage 19-2How Ports Are Assigned to GroupsThere are two methods for assigning physical OmniS/R ports to a Group. One me

How Ports Are Assigned to GroupsPage 19-3How Dynamic Port Assignment WorksInitially each port is assigned to the default Group. In this example, all

How Ports Are Assigned to GroupsPage 19-4As the illustration below shows, the three ports are each moved from the default Group to a Group with a poli

Mobile GroupsPage 19-5Mobile GroupsSwitch ports can be dynamically assigned to mobile groups through AutoTracker policies. Support for dynamic port a

Mobile GroupsPage 19-6Turning Group Mobility On or OffThe gmstat command turns group mobility on or off for a Group that you specify. Essentially, you

Mobile GroupsPage 19-7If you decided not to turn group mobility on, you would enter n at the group mobility prompt and the following message would di

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS5-DC375Page 1-25Opening Wire Bay on Screw-Style Connector5. Insert the appropriate wire lead into the op

Mobile GroupsPage 19-8Secondary GroupSwitch ports and devices may become members of multiple mobile groups. A switch port starts in its default group,

Mobile GroupsPage 19-9How a Device Is Dropped from the Default Mobile Group (def_group)If def_group is enabled...The device that does notmatch any p

Mobile GroupsPage 19-10How a Port’s Primary Mobile Group Changes (move_from_def)Default/PrimaryPort assigned to defaultgroup 1 or another groupthrough

Mobile GroupsPage 19-11How a Port Ages Out of a Mobile Group (move_to_def)If the port is in “optimized mode,” then the MAC does not age out and the p

Mobile GroupsPage 19-12Configuring Switch-Wide Group Mobility VariablesThere are several switch-wide group mobility variables that you can configure th

Mobile GroupsPage 19-13By default the def_group variable is Enabled. If you want to disable it (devices that do not meet criteria for mobile group me

Mobile GroupsPage 19-14Viewing Ports in a Mobile GroupThe vpl command lists all the Groups in the switch currently configured as mobile Groups and the

Non-Mobile Groups and AutoTracker VLANsPage 19-15Non-Mobile Groups and AutoTracker VLANsNon-mobile Groups are comprised of physical entities—switch p

Non-Mobile Groups and AutoTracker VLANsPage 19-16Spanning Tree and Non-Mobile GroupsEach Group uses one Spanning Tree for bridging. The OmniS/R suppor

Group and Port Software CommandsPage 19-17Group and Port Software CommandsGroup and Virtual Port commands are part of the VLAN menu within the User I

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS5-DC375Page 1-267. Repeat Steps 4 through 6 for the remaining two wire leads. Be sure that the end of eac

Creating a New GroupPage 19-18Creating a New GroupThere are several steps involved in creating a new Group. Note that some steps apply only to mobile

Creating a New GroupPage 19-19Step 1. Entering Basic Group Informationa. Type crgp at any prompt. b. The following prompt displays:GROUP Number (5):B

Creating a New GroupPage 19-20f. The following prompt displays:Enable MPLS? (n):Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) must be enabled if this group is

Creating a New GroupPage 19-21Step 2. Configuring the Virtual Router Port (Optional)You can now optionally configure the virtual router port that the

Creating a New GroupPage 19-22e. The following prompt displays:Description (30 chars max):Enter a useful description for this virtual IP router port u

Creating a New GroupPage 19-23Select the default framing type for the frames that will be generated by this router port and propagated over the defau

Creating a New GroupPage 19-24k. After selecting to enable IPX, the following prompt displays:IPX Network:Enter the IPX network address. IPX addresses

Creating a New GroupPage 19-25o. After selecting the RIP and SAP configuration, the following prompt displays the default router framing type options

Creating a New GroupPage 19-26q. The following prompt displays:Enter a priority level (0...7)(0):Prioritizing VLANs allows to you set a value for traf

Creating a New GroupPage 19-27Step 3. Set Up Group Mobility and User AuthenticationA mobile group offers more flexibility than a non-mobile group. Wi

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS9-DC725Page 1-27Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS9-DC725The OmniS/R-9P can use a DC power su

Creating a New GroupPage 19-28Step 4. Configuring Virtual PortsYou can now enter configuration parameters for each switch port to be included in this G

Creating a New GroupPage 19-29d. The virtual port configuration menu displays:Modify Ether/8 Vport 2/8 Configuration1) Vport : 92) Description : 3) B

Creating a New GroupPage 19-30Auto-Switch. The default setting for all Ethernet ports. This mode is appropriate for dedi-cated connections requiring a

Creating a New GroupPage 19-314) Flood LimitThe flood limit allows you to tune a virtual port to limit the flooding of broadcast, multi-cast, and unk

Creating a New GroupPage 19-32Output Framing Type on Physical PortsNote that for Ethernet, the default output format option is Ethernet II for IP fram

Creating a New GroupPage 19-337) Admin, Operational StatusSelect whether to administratively enable or disable this port. When you enable the port, t

Creating a New GroupPage 19-34Step 5. Configuring AutoTracker Policies (Mobile Groups Only)When you have completed configuring mobile group and auto-ac

Creating a WAN Routing GroupPage 19-35Creating a WAN Routing GroupAfter entering basic Group information as described in Step 1. Entering Basic Group

Creating a WAN Routing GroupPage 19-36f. The following prompt displays:IP RIP Mode {Deaf (d),Silent (s),Active (a),Inactive (i)} (s):Define the RIP m

Creating a WAN Routing GroupPage 19-37k. After entering a description, the following prompt displays:IPX RIP and SAP mode {RIP and SAP active (a)RIP

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS9-DC725Page 1-28Installing DC Power Source Wire LeadsThese instructions describe how to connect your 3-wi

Viewing Current GroupsPage 19-38Viewing Current GroupsThe gp command provides information on all currently defined Groups in a switch including Group

Viewing Current GroupsPage 19-39A second address is displayed below the Network address. For IP, this address is the IP Subnet Mask, which is normall

Modifying a Group or VLANPage 19-40Modifying a Group or VLANAfter creating a Group (through crgp) or VLAN (through cratvl, see Chapters 20 and 22), yo

Modifying a Group or VLANPage 19-41Viewing Your ChangesWhen you enter a change at the colon prompt, the modvl screen does not normally refresh. If yo

Modifying a Group or VLANPage 19-42Enabling IP or IPX RoutingIf you enable IP or IPX routing by setting the corresponding modvl lines from N to Y, the

Deleting a GroupPage 19-43Deleting a GroupYou can delete a Group as long as it does not contain any virtual ports. The default Group, Group #1, canno

Adding Virtual PortsPage 19-44Adding Virtual PortsYou can add virtual ports to a Group at any time after the Group is created. The addvp command allow

Modifying a Virtual PortPage 19-45Modifying a Virtual PortYou can modify a virtual port through the modvp command. The modvp command is very similar

Deleting a Virtual PortPage 19-46Deleting a Virtual PortYou can delete a virtual port from its existing Group by using the rmvp command. When you remo

Viewing Information on Ports in a GroupPage 19-47Viewing Information on Ports in a GroupThe via command allows you to view port attachments associate

Connecting a DC Power Source to an OmniS/R-PS9-DC725Page 1-29Inserting the Wire Lead Into the Circular Hole6. Close the wire bay door. Use the small

Viewing Information on Ports in a GroupPage 19-48• Rtr Virtual router port•Brg Virtual bridge port•Tnk Virtual trunk port (used for WAN)•T10 802.10 FD

Viewing Information on Ports in a GroupPage 19-49Admin Status. Indicates whether the port is administratively Enabled or Disabled. When Enabled, the

Viewing Detailed Information on PortsPage 19-50Viewing Detailed Information on PortsThe vi command displays detailed information about virtual ports.

Viewing Detailed Information on PortsPage 19-51The Instance (Inst) is an identifier of this type of service within the switch. For example, if more t

Viewing Detailed Information on PortsPage 19-52Oper. Indicates the current Operational Status of the port. The port will be Active (Active) or Inactiv

Viewing Port StatisticsPage 19-53Viewing Port StatisticsThe vs command displays transmit and receive statistics for ports in the switch. Enteringvsdi

Viewing Port StatisticsPage 19-54Service Type values are as follows:•Rtr Virtual router port•Brg Virtual bridge port•Tnk Virtual trunk port (used for

Viewing Port ErrorsPage 19-55Viewing Port ErrorsThe ve command displays port error statistics for ports in the switch. Enteringvedisplays error stati

Viewing Port ErrorsPage 19-56The Instance (Inst) is an identifier of this type of service within the switch. For example, if more than one virtual rou

Port MirroringPage 19-57Port MirroringYou can set up Port Mirroring for any pair of Ethernet (10 or 10/100 Mbps) within the same switch chassis. Ethe

Table of Contents page vi MPX Redundancy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-9Change-

Replacing Power Supplies (9-Slot Chassis)Page 1-30Replacing Power Supplies (9-Slot Chassis)If a power supply ever needs to be replaced in an Omni Swit

Port MirroringPage 19-58where <slot> is the slot number of the module containing the mirrored port, and <port> is the port number of the m

Port MirroringPage 19-59Port Mirroring Using an External RMON Probe♦ Important Note ♦The Mirroring Port is not accessible from the NMS device. From t

Port MirroringPage 19-60Setting Up Port MirroringYou set up port mirroring when you add or modify a port through the addvp or modvp commands. The swit

Port MonitoringPage 19-61Port MonitoringAn essential tool of the network engineer is a network packet capture device. A packet capture device is usua

Port MonitoringPage 19-62RAM Disk System for Data Capture FilesPort monitoring uses a RAM disk for fast temporary storage of data capture files. The R

Port MonitoringPage 19-63Starting a Port Monitoring Session (pmon)You enable a port monitoring session through the pmon command. To start a session,

Port MonitoringPage 19-64If You Chose Dump to ScreenIf you selected the Dump to screen option, then a real-time synopsis of the session displays on yo

Port MonitoringPage 19-65Ending a Port Monitoring SessionAfter you quit a port monitoring session, the default directory changes to /ram and the curr

Port MappingPage 19-66Port MappingThe OmniS/R began as an any-to-any switching device, connecting different LAN interfaces, such as Ethernet As networ

Port MappingPage 19-67Port communication is uni-directional. A mapping between an ingress port and an egress port can only pass data from the ingress

Page 2-12 The Omni Switch/Router MPXOmni Switch/Router Management Processor Module (MPX) FeaturesThe MPX provides such system services as maintenance

Port MappingPage 19-68Who Can Talk to Whom?The following matrix outlines which ports can communicate with each other in the example shown on the previ

Port MappingPage 19-69Creating a Port Mapping SetUse the pmapcr command to create a port mapping set. Follow these steps:1. Enter pmapcr at a system

Port MappingPage 19-70Adding Ports to a Port Mapping SetYou can add ports to a port map set once it has been created using the pmapmod command. Follow

Port MappingPage 19-71Removing Ports from a Port Mapping SetYou can remove ports to a port map set once it has been created using the pmapmod command

Port MappingPage 19-72Viewing a Port Mapping SetYou can view a port mapping set using the vpmap command. Enter the pmapv command as shown: pmapv <p

Priority VLANsPage 19-73Priority VLANsPrioritizing VLANs allows you to set a value for traffic based on the destination VLAN of pack-ets. Traffic wit

Priority VLANsPage 19-74Configuring VLAN PriorityTo configure the priority of a VLAN:1. Enter the prty_mod command at the system prompt, as shown:prty_

Page 20-120 Configuring Group and VLANPoliciesAutoTracker policies subdivide network traffic based on specific criteria. AutoTracker policies can be d

AutoTracker Policy TypesPage 20-2AutoTracker Policy TypesYou can define a maximum of 32 AutoTracker policies of each type per Group. There is no restr

AutoTracker Policy TypesPage 20-3You must specify a separate binding policy for each device, but you can specify an unlimited number of such policies

Omni Switch/Router Management Processor Module (MPX) FeaturesPage 2-2Omni Switch/Router Management Processor Module (MPX) Status LEDsMPX 10 mmMODEMCON

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-4Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesYou can define AutoTracker policies by port, MAC addr

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-5Defining a Port PolicyAfter you enter the Administrative Status, the following menu displays:Sel

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-6Defining a MAC Address PolicyAfter you enter the Administrative Status, the following menu displa

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-7Defining a MAC Address Range PolicyAfter you enter the Administrative Status, the following menu

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-8Defining a Protocol PolicyAfter you enter the Administrative Status for this mobile group or Auto

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-9If you want to define a protocol other than IP, IPX, AppleTalk, or DECNet, you can do so by spe

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-10Protocol Specified by Ether-Typea. To specify a protocol by Ethernet type, enter 5 at the Select

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-11Defining a Network Address PolicyAfter you enter the Administrative Status for this mobile grou

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-12Set Up an IPX Addressa. To specify an IPX address, enter a 2 at the Select the Network Protocol

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-13Defining Your Own RulesA user-defined rule enables you to include all devices in the mobile gro

Omni Switch/Router Management Processor Module (MPX) FeaturesPage 2-3MPX Management ConnectorsCOL (Collision). On Yellowwhen a collision has beendete

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-14For example, if you enter FFEF as the value and FFFF as the mask:HexBinaryValue= FFEF = 1111 11

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-15Defining a Port Binding PolicyPort binding polices require devices to match two or three criter

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-16After you indicate you want to set up rules for this mobile Group or AutoTracker VLAN (using th

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-174. The following prompt displays:Enter the port in the form of slot/interface:Enter the switch

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-18If you want to define a protocol other than IP, IPX, AppleTalk, or DECNet, you can do so by spe

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-19Protocol Specified by Ether-Typea. To specify a protocol by Ethernet type, enter 5 at the Selec

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-20Defining a DHCP Port PolicyDHCP port polices simplify network configurations requiring DHCP clie

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-21Defining a DHCP MAC Address PolicyYou can see how DHCP MAC address policies were used in an app

Defining and Configuring AutoTracker PoliciesPage 20-22Defining a DHCP MAC Address Range PolicyYou can see how DHCP MAC address policies were used in a

Viewing Mobile Groups and AutoTracker VLANsPage 20-23Viewing Mobile Groups and AutoTracker VLANsYou can view the current status of all mobile groups

MPX Serial and Ethernet Management PortsPage 2-4MPX Serial and Ethernet Management PortsYou can gain access to switch management software through one

Viewing Policy ConfigurationsPage 20-24Viewing Policy ConfigurationsTyping viatrl brings up the Policy Configuration Table, which shows the policies de

Viewing Virtual Ports’ Group/VLAN MembershipPage 20-25Viewing Virtual Ports’ Group/VLAN MembershipYou can view the VLAN membership of each virtual in

View VLAN Membership of MAC DevicesPage 20-26View VLAN Membership of MAC DevicesThe fwtvl command displays a table of learned MAC addresses and the VL

Application Example: DHCP PoliciesPage 20-27Application Example: DHCP PoliciesThis application example shows how Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

Application Example: DHCP PoliciesPage 20-28DHCP Servers and ClientsDHCP clients must be able to communicate with a DHCP server at initialization. The

Application Example: DHCP PoliciesPage 20-2912345678123456Omni Switch/RouterClient 1 DHCP Port RuleClient 2 DHCP Port RuleClient 3 DHCP Port RuleClie

Application Example: DHCP PoliciesPage 20-30

Page 21-121 Interswitch ProtocolsThis chapter describes Interswitch Protocols, which are used to discover adjacent switches, and track VLAN membership

XMAPPage 21-2XMAPThe Mapping Adjacency Protocol (XMAP) is used to discover the topology of OmniS/Rs in a particular installation. Using this protocol,

XMAPPage 21-3XMAP Transmission StatesXMAP switch ports are either in the discovery transmission state, common transmission state, or passive receptio

MPX Serial and Ethernet Management PortsPage 2-5MPX Modem PortEthernet Management PortThe MPX also supports an out-of-band Ethernet port for high-spe

XMAPPage 21-4Common Transmission StateIn the common transmission state, ports detect adjacent switch failures or disconnects by sending Hello packets

Configuring XMAPPage 21-5Configuring XMAPXMAP is active by default. In addition to disabling or enabling XMAP, you can view a list of adjacent switche

Configuring XMAPPage 21-6A visual illustration of these connections is shown here: XMAP Network ExampleThe fields in xmapls table are defined as follo

Configuring XMAPPage 21-7A message similar to the following displays:XMAP Discovery Phase Timeout Interval is 30 seconds.To change the interval, ente

VLAN Advertisement Protocol (VAP)Page 21-8VLAN Advertisement Protocol (VAP)The VLAN Advertisement Protocol (VAP) is an interswitch protocol that keeps

VLAN Advertisement Protocol (VAP)Page 21-9VAP and Port PoliciesOne of the main purposes of VAP is to advertise the connectivity of devices attached t

GMAPPage 21-10GMAPThe Group Mobility Advertisement Protocol (GMAP) enables workstation users to move from port to port among interconnected switches a

GMAPPage 21-11Configuring GMAPGMAP is inactive by default. In addition to enabling and disabling GMAP, you can configure the time between packet trans

GMAPPage 21-12Configuring the Interpacket Update TimeUse the gmapupdtime command to display or change the time between sending updates.♦ Note ♦The swit

GMAPPage 21-13Displaying GMAP Statistics by MAC AddressTo display GMAP statistics for all MAC addresses, use the gmapls command. The screen displays

MPX Serial and Ethernet Management PortsPage 2-6Configuring MPX Serial PortsThe serial communications parameters for the two MPX serial ports are set b

GMAPPage 21-14

Page 22-122 Managing AutoTrackerVLANsIn a large, flat, switched network, broadcast traffic can overload a network based primarily on port-based Groups

The AutoTracker MenuPage 22-2The AutoTracker MenuAll software commands for configuring AutoTracker policies and AutoTracker/multicast VLANs are in the

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-3AutoTracker VLANsAutoTracker VLANs enable you to control communications between end stations in your network. You define po

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-4Network Address Policies. Network address policies enable you to define membership in the VLAN on the basis of network addre

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-5How Devices are Assigned to AutoTracker VLANsWhen a broadcast frame, a multicast frame, or a unicast frame from an unknown

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-6Devices that Generate a Secondary Traffic TypeSource devices sometimes generate more than one traffic type; for example, a de

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-7How Devices are Assigned to AutoTracker VLANs (continued)Router Traffic in IP and IPX Network Address VLANsPrior to release

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-812345678123456 VLAN 3Network 3Group 2VLAN 2Network 2Device BNetwork 3MAC address = BDevice ANetwork 2MAC address = AInterfac

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-9How Devices are Assigned to AutoTracker VLANs (continued)Port Policy FunctionalityIn release 2.1 and later, AutoTracker’s V

Flash Memory and Omni Switch/Router SoftwarePage 2-7Flash Memory and Omni Switch/Router SoftwareFlash memory on the MPX holds the Omni Switch/Router’

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-1012345678123456Omni Switch/Router 212345678123456Omni Switch/Router 1FDDI BackboneGroup 1Device DSlot 2 Port 2Slot 2 Port 1D

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-1112345678123456Omni Switch/Router 212345678123456Omni Switch/Router 1FDDI BackboneGroup 1Device DSlot 2 Port 2Slot 2 Port 1

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-12The Usefulness of Port PoliciesAs has been explained – and as illustrated on page 22-10 – original port policy functionalit

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-13So How Do I Get Devices Assigned to VLANs Over a Backbone?The way to get devices assigned to VLANs over a backbone is to d

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-1412345678123456Omni Switch/Router 212345678123456Omni Switch/Router 1FDDI BackboneDevice DIPDevice AIPXSlot 3 Port 1Device S

AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-15Frame Flooding in AutoTracker VLANsFlooding occurs when a frame is received addressed to a device that is unknown to the s

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-16Creating AutoTracker VLANsYou create AutoTracker VLANs through the AutoTracker menu options. Creating an AutoTrack

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-175. The following prompt displays:Enter the Admin Status for this vlan (Enable (e) / Disable (d):Enter whether or

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-18Step B. Defining and Configuring VLAN PoliciesYou can define AutoTracker policies by port, MAC address, protocol, ne

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-19Step C. Configuring the Virtual Router Port (Optional)You can now optionally configure the virtual router port tha

Flash Memory and Omni Switch/Router SoftwarePage 2-8Flash Memory GuidelinesThe switch alters flash memory contents when a software command requests a

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-207. The following prompt displays:Enable NHRP? (n) :Indicate whether you want to enable NHRP. 8. The following prom

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-21Default Framing Type and the Virtual Router Port10. You can now configure IPX routing on this port. The following

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-2213. After entering a description, the following prompt displays:IPX RIP and SAP mode {RIP and SAP active (a)RIP on

Creating AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-2315. If you chose a Source Routing frame format in the last step (options 5, 7, 9, or b), the an additional prompt

Modifying an AutoTracker VLANPage 22-24Modifying an AutoTracker VLANAfter you set up a VLAN you can modify its Admin Status, description, rules, and t

Modifying an AutoTracker VLANPage 22-25Changing a VLAN’s Description1. At the Option= prompt enter a 2 and press <Enter>.2. The following promp

Modifying an AutoTracker VLANPage 22-26Changing the Admin Status for a VLAN Policy1. At the Option= prompt enter a 5 and press <Enter>.2. The fo

Viewing AutoTracker VLANsPage 22-27Viewing AutoTracker VLANsYou can view the current status of all AutoTracker VLANs in the switch using the atvl com

Viewing Policy ConfigurationsPage 22-28Viewing Policy ConfigurationsTyping viatrl brings up the Policy Configuration Table, which shows the policies de

Viewing Virtual Ports’ VLAN MembershipPage 22-29Viewing Virtual Ports’ VLAN MembershipYou can view the VLAN membership of each virtual interface in t

MPX RedundancyPage 2-9MPX RedundancyIn order to provide greater reliability, Omni Switch/Router supports two MPXs in a primary/secondary redundant co

View VLAN Membership of MAC DevicesPage 22-30View VLAN Membership of MAC DevicesThe fwtvl command displays a table of learned MAC addresses and the VL

Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines TrafficPage 22-31Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines TrafficBanyan Vines uses a fixed encapsulation for each network int

Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines TrafficPage 22-328. The following prompt displays:Select Protocol:1. IP2. IPX3. DECNET4. APPLETALK5. Protocol specifi

Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines TrafficPage 22-3315. The following prompt displaysEnter the DSAP value in hex:Enter bc as the destination service ac

Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines TrafficPage 22-3422. The following prompt displays:Configure more rules for this vlan (y/n):Enter an N. You are done

Page 23-123 Multicast VLANsMulticast VLANs enable you to control the flooding of multicast traffic in your network. For example, you can define a mult

Page 23-2How Devices are Assigned to Multicast VLANsIf the recipients of the multicast traffic were defined using the port rule, each specified port i

Page 23-3Frame Flooding in Multicast VLANsMulticast traffic is flooded as follows in an environment that includes multicast VLANs:• If the destination

Creating Multicast VLANsPage 23-4Creating Multicast VLANsYou create multicast VLANs through the AutoTracker menu options. Creating a multicast VLAN in

Creating Multicast VLANsPage 23-5Step A. Entering Basic Information1. To begin setting up a multicast VLAN type crmcvl at any prompt.2. The following

Table of Contents page vii 4 The User Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Ov

MPX RedundancyPage 2-10The primary MPX has the ability to transfer files to and from the secondary MPX. In the condi-tion where the secondary MPX has

Creating Multicast VLANsPage 23-6Step B. Defining the Multicast AddressThe multicast address is an address that identifies a multicast traffic stream,

Creating Multicast VLANsPage 23-7Step C. Defining the Recipients of Multicast TrafficYou can define the recipients of multicast traffic by virtual port

Creating Multicast VLANsPage 23-8Defining Recipients By MAC AddressAfter you define the multicast address, the following menu displays:Select rule type

Modifying Multicast VLANsPage 23-9Modifying Multicast VLANsAfter you set up a multicast VLAN you can modify its Admin Status, description, rules, and

Modifying Multicast VLANsPage 23-10Changing a VLAN’s Description1. At the Option= prompt enter a 2 and press <Enter>.2. The following prompt dis

Modifying Multicast VLANsPage 23-11Changing the Admin Status for a VLAN Policy1. At the Option= prompt enter a 5 and press <Enter>.2. The follo

Modifying a Multicast Address PolicyPage 23-12Modifying a Multicast Address PolicyAfter you create a multicast VLAN, you can modify the multicast addr

Viewing Multicast VLANsPage 23-13Viewing Multicast VLANsYou can view the current status of all multicast VLANs in the switch using the mcvl command.

Viewing Multicast VLAN PoliciesPage 23-14Viewing Multicast VLAN PoliciesYou can view the current multicast VLAN policies and their status using the vi

Viewing the Virtual Interface of Multicast VLANsPage 23-15Viewing the Virtual Interface of Multicast VLANsYou can view the multicast VLAN membership

Page 3-13 Omni Switch/RouterSwitching ModulesOmni Switch/Router switching modules perform software filtering, translations between dissimilar network

Viewing the Virtual Interface of Multicast VLANsPage 23-16

Page 24-124 AutoTracker VLANApplication ExamplesThis chapter provides specific examples of AutoTracker VLANs in various network configura-tions. These

Application Example 1Page 24-2Application Example 1VLANs Based on Logical PoliciesExample 1 shows a network organized logically. The network is organi

Application Example 1Page 24-3Omni Switch/Router12345678123456VLAN AInternal IPRouter125.0.0.35130.0.0.22IP Nnetwork 125.0.0.0VLAN BIP Network 130.0.

Application Example 2Page 24-4Application Example 2VLANs in IPX NetworksExample 2 illustrates the use of AutoTracker VLANs in IPX networks – specifica

Application Example 2Page 24-5 12345678123456Omni Switch/RouterIPX Client VLAN MembershipClient 1 both B & C initially, theneither B or C when ne

Application Example 2Page 24-6In this example one Group was created – Group 3 – that includes all ports to which IPX serv-ers and clients are connecte

Application Example 3Page 24-7Application Example 3IPX Network Address VLANs and Translated FramesApplication Example 3 shows two IPX networks connec

Application Example 4Page 24-8Application Example 4Routing in IPX NetworksHow Routing Works Generally AutoTracker “activates” a VLAN – and its interna

Application Example 4Page 24-9Important NoteIf you enable routing for a Group, you are actually enabling routing for that Group’s default VLAN #1. Fo

Page 3-2Omni Switch/Router Hardware Routing EngineThe HRE-X offers high-speed Layer 3 switching from 1.5 to 12.0 million packets per second (Mpps) in

Application Example 5Page 24-10Application Example 5Traversing a BackboneApplication Example 5 illustrates why port-based policies may be required to

Application Example 5Page 24-11The SolutionThe recommended solution is to add a port policy to VLAN D, as is shown in the figure below. A port policy

Application Example 5Page 24-12

Page 25-125 IP RoutingIntroductionThis chapter gives an overview of IP routing and includes information about configuring static routes and viewing/co

IP Routing OverviewPage 25-2IP Routing OverviewIn switching, traffic may be transmitted from one media type to another within the same broadcast domai

IP Routing OverviewPage 25-3Transport ProtocolsIP is both connectionless (it routes each datagram separately) and unreliable (it does not guarantee d

Setting Up IP Routing on the SwitchPage 25-4Setting Up IP Routing on the SwitchIP routing is enabled on a per-port basis by creating a virtual IP rout

Setting Up IP Routing on the SwitchPage 25-5Step 3. Configuring Other IP Routing FeaturesThere are several optional features that may be used with IP

The Networking MenuPage 25-6The Networking MenuThe Networking menu contains commands that control, and are related to, the routing proto-cols that are

The IP SubmenuPage 25-7The IP SubmenuThe ip command in the Networking menu is used to display the IP submenu. To display the IP submenu, enter the fo

Page 3-3Required Image FilesSee the table below for the required images files for the MPX and switching modules. You must load the image file (or file

Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) TablePage 25-8Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) TableThe xlat command is used to access the ARP (Address Res

Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) TablePage 25-9Adding Entries to the ARP TableThe add subcommand is used to manually add an IP address entry to

Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) TablePage 25-10Deleting Entries from the ARP TableThe Delete subcommand is used to delete a “permanent” IP addre

Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) TablePage 25-11Finding a Specific MAC Address in the ARP TableThe Ipfind subcommand is used to locate a specific

Viewing IP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-12Viewing IP Statistics and ErrorsThe ips command is used to monitor IP datagram traffic and errors. The ips c

Viewing IP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-13Fastpath Datagrams Forwarded(Displays for Omni S/R) The number of IP datagrams forwarded to their destinati

Viewing IP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-14PDUs Needing ReassemblyThe number of IP datagram fragments that needed to be reassembled by this switch.PDUs

Viewing the IP Forwarding TablePage 25-15Viewing the IP Forwarding TableThe ipr command is used to display the IP Forwarding Table. The entries in th

Viewing the IP Forwarding TablePage 25-16The fields on the IP Forwarding Table have the following meanings:NetworkThe destination network IP address.

Adding an IP Static RoutePage 25-17Adding an IP Static RouteThe aisr command is used to add IP static routes to the switch’s IP Forwarding Table. You

Installing a Switching ModulePage 3-4Installing a Switching ModuleAll switching modules can be inserted and removed from the switch chassis while powe

Adding an IP Static RoutePage 25-185. The following prompt displays:IP address of next hop :Enter the IP address of the next hop (the gateway) router

Removing an IP Static RoutePage 25-19Removing an IP Static RouteThe risr command is used to remove IP static routes from the switch’s IP Forwarding T

Viewing ICMP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-20Viewing ICMP Statistics and ErrorsThe icmps command is used to monitor ICMP activity.To display informatio

Viewing ICMP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-21Address Mask MessagesThe number of Address Mask Reply messages that were sent/received by this switch in

Using the PING CommandPage 25-22Using the PING CommandThe ping command is used to test the reachability of IP network destinations. A fast ping comman

Using the PING CommandPage 25-235. After answering the previous prompt, a screen similar to the following displays:Ping starting, hit <RETURN>

Viewing UDP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-24Viewing UDP Statistics and ErrorsThe udps command is used to display a listing of UDP statistics and errors

Viewing the UDP Listener TablePage 25-25Viewing the UDP Listener TableThe udpl command is used to display the UDP Listener Table. This table contains

Viewing RIP Statistics and ErrorsPage 25-26Viewing RIP Statistics and ErrorsThe rips command is used to display RIP statistics and errors. This comman

Viewing TCP StatisticsPage 25-27Viewing TCP StatisticsThe tcps command is used to monitor TCP traffic activity and check TCP configuration param-eter

Installing a Switching ModulePage 3-52. Once the module is in the slot, close the two card ejectors (one on each end of the module) by pressing them

Viewing TCP StatisticsPage 25-28Established ResetsThe number of times TCP connections have made a direct transition to the “closed” state from either

Viewing the TCP Connection TablePage 25-29Viewing the TCP Connection TableThe tcpc command is used to check the current TCP connections available in

Using the TELNET CommandPage 25-30Using the TELNET CommandThe telnet command is used to connect to another system. All of the standard TELNET commands

Tracing an IP RoutePage 25-31Tracing an IP RouteThe traceroute command is used to find the IP route from the local switch to a specified IP address d

Flushing the RIP Routing TablesPage 25-32Flushing the RIP Routing TablesThe ripflush command is used to flush all entries in the RIP Routing Table. Al

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-33Configuring IP RIP FiltersThe ipfilter command is used to add or delete an IP RIP Output or Input filter. The IP R

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-344. The following prompt displays:IP address (default: all networks) :Enter the IP address of the network that is t

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-355. The following prompt displays:IP network mask (default: 255.255.255.0) :Enter the IP network mask of the netwo

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-36Deleting IP RIP FiltersFollow the steps below to delete an existing IP RIP Output or Input filter.1. Enter ipfilte

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-37Displaying IP RIP FiltersThe ipf command is used to display a list of all existing IP RIP Output and Input filter

Installing a Switching ModulePage 3-6Removing a Switching ModuleTo remove a switching module, follow the instructions below. If you are “hot swapping”

Configuring IP RIP FiltersPage 25-38Displaying a List of “Global” IP RIP FiltersTo display a listing of just the global IP RIP filters, enter the foll

Viewing the IP-to-MAC Address TablePage 25-39Viewing the IP-to-MAC Address TableThe ipmac command is used to display the IP-to-Mac Address Associatio

Viewing the IP-to-MAC Address TablePage 25-40Slot/IntfThe slot number and interface number from which the IP and MAC addresses were learned.Displaying

Enabling/Disabling Directed BroadcastsPage 25-41Enabling/Disabling Directed BroadcastsAn IP directed broadcast is an IP datagram that has all zeroes

Path MTU DiscoveryPage 25-42Path MTU DiscoveryAll Gigabit Ethernet modules and all Mammoth-based Ethernet modules on the Omni Switch/Router in Release

Page 26-126 UDP ForwardingUDP is a connectionless transport protocol that is used for applications that do not require the establishment of a session

Page 26-2In non-source route environments, RIF stripping may be required if DHCP clients are token ring stations. Token ring stations may have packets

UDP Relay Configuration ScreenPage 26-3UDP Relay Configuration ScreenTo configure any of the UDP relays, use the relayc command. The relayc command is

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-4BOOTP/DHCP RelayThe switch supports a UDP relay function that allows Bootstrap Protocol (BOOTP) and Dynamic Host Configuratio

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-5In multiple group configurations, AutoTracker rules can be deployed to strategically support the relay function. Two types o

Hot Swapping a Switching ModulePage 3-7Hot Swapping a Switching ModuleYou may remove and insert switching modules while the switch is running. This t

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-6External BOOTP RelayThe BOOTP relay may be configured on a router that is external to the switch. In this applica-tion exampl

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-7Internal BOOTP/DHCP RelayThe internal BOOTP/DHCP relay is configured using the UDP forwarding feature in the switch, availab

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-8Because the clients in group 3 are not on the same segment as the DHCP server, they must request an IP address via the BOOTP

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-9In this example, the VLAN defined by an IP protocol policy is used as a mechanism to group the DHCP server and associated cl

BOOTP/DHCP RelayPage 26-10Forward DelayThe amount of time (typically in seconds, but determined by the client) the BOOTP/DHCP relay will wait before f

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-11NetBIOS RelaysThe switch supports a UDP relay function that allows Network Basic Input/Output System (NetBIOS) messages to be

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-12NetBIOS Relay ApplicationThe UDP relay function in the switch extends b-node functionality across the internet. An example app

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-13Configuring NBNS RelayEach NetBIOS PC has a name unique for its local network. If you are using NetBIOS broadcast queries to r

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-14Next-Hop Addresses for NBNSAt least one next-hop address (or a forwarding VLAN as described in Forwarding VLANs for NBNS Relay

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-15Forwarding VLANs for NBNS RelayAt least one forwarding VLAN (or a next-hop address as described in Next-Hop Addresses for NBN

Hot Swapping a Switching ModulePage 3-84. Carefully remove the switching module from the chassis and put it in a safe place. (See Removing a Switching

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-16Configuring NBDD RelayIf you want to send NetBIOS datagrams across networks, you should enable the NBDD relay. To enable the NB

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-17Next-Hop Addresses for NBDDAt least one next-hop address (or a forwarding VLAN as described in Forwarding VLANs for NBDD Rela

NetBIOS RelaysPage 26-18Forwarding VLANs for NBDD RelayYou may select or deselect VLANs to which the NBDD relay will forward. At least one forward-ing

Generic Service UDP RelayPage 26-19Generic Service UDP RelayUDP relay may be configured for generic services. Generic services may include applicatio

Generic Service UDP RelayPage 26-20Forward to VLANsUse this parameter to list, add, or delete VLANs to which the NBNS UDP relay will forward. This def

Generic Service UDP RelayPage 26-21Modifying a Generic ServiceUse the Configured Generic Services screen to modify an existing generic service. On th

Generic Service UDP RelayPage 26-224. Enter d to return to the UDP Relay Configuration screen.5. Enter s to save the changes and reinitialize the rela

Viewing UDP Relay StatisticsPage 26-23Viewing UDP Relay StatisticsUse the relays command to display statistics about configured UDP relays. The relay

Viewing UDP Relay StatisticsPage 26-24

Page 27-127 IPX RoutingIntroductionThis chapter gives an overview of Internetwork Packet Exchange (IPX) routing and includes information about configu

Diagnostic TestsPage 3-99. If the hot swapping mode has not timed out, enterswap offat the system prompt. Something like the following will then be d

IntroductionPage 27-2IPX Routing OverviewIn IPX routing, the switch builds routing tables to keep track of optimal destinations for traf-fic it receiv

IntroductionPage 27-3Setting Up IPX Routing on the SwitchIPX routing is enabled on a per-port basis by creating a virtual IPX router port for a group

The IPX SubmenuPage 27-4The IPX SubmenuThe ipx command in the Networking menu is used to access a submenu containing all the IPX-related commands. For

Viewing the IPX Routing TablePage 27-5Viewing the IPX Routing TableThe ipxr command is used to display the IPX Routing Table. The entries in the tabl

Viewing the IPX Routing TablePage 27-6ChgThe information in this route has recently been updated, but the new information has not yet been forwarded t

Viewing the IPX Routing TablePage 27-7Displaying a List of Specific IPX RoutesYou can limit the number of routes that are displayed by the ipxr comman

Viewing IPX StatisticsPage 27-8Viewing IPX StatisticsThe ipxs command is used to display data on IPX statistics and errors. To display information abo

Viewing IPX StatisticsPage 27-9IPX Output Statisticspkts sent: The number of packets forwarded (not including fast path routed packets).pkts generate

Viewing the IPX SAP BinderyPage 27-10Viewing the IPX SAP BinderyThe ipxsap command is used to display a listing of the servers in the SAP Bindery, sor

Viewing the IPX SAP BinderyPage 27-11Using IPXSAP with Frame Relay or ISDN BoardsThe following additional column heading appears in the ipxsap displa

Table of Contents page viii Multiple User Sessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-33Listi

Handling Fiber and Fiber Optic ConnectorsPage 3-10Handling Fiber and Fiber Optic ConnectorsUsing fiber is extremely simple, but a few important rules

Adding an IPX Static RoutePage 27-12Adding an IPX Static RouteThe aipxsr command is used to add IPX static routes to the switch’s IPX Routing Table. Y

Removing an IPX Static RoutePage 27-13Removing an IPX Static RouteThe ripxsr command is used to remove IPX static routes from the switch’s IPX Routin

Turning the IPX Router Complex On and OffPage 27-14Turning the IPX Router Complex On and OffThe ipxoff command is used to turn off the IPX Router Comp

Flushing the IPX RIP/SAP TablesPage 27-15Flushing the IPX RIP/SAP TablesThe ipxflush command is used to flush the IPX RIP Routing and SAP Bindery Tab

Using the IPXPING CommandPage 27-16Using the IPXPING CommandThe ipxping command is used to test the reachability of certain types of IPX nodes. The so

Using the IPXPING CommandPage 27-175. The following prompt displays:Timeout (1) :Enter the number of seconds to wait for a response. The default time

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-18Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringThe ipxfilter command is used to add or delete an IPX RIP or SAP Output or

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-19Adding a “Global” IPX RIP/SAP Filter Follow the steps below to add a “global” IPX RIP or SAP filter.1. Ent

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-208. The following prompt displays:SAP service type (default: all services) :Enter the SAP service type (in h

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-217. The following prompt displays:IPX node mask (default: all F's) :Enter the IPX node mask (in hexad

Handling Fiber and Fiber Optic ConnectorsPage 3-112. Keeping your thumb pressed on the cloth-forwarding lever, press the optical plug ferrule endface

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-22Deleting an IPX RIP/SAP FilterFollow the steps below to delete an existing IPX RIP or SAP filter.1. Enter i

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-23Displaying IPX RIP/SAP Filters The ipxf command is used to display a list of all existing IPX RIP and SAP

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-24GP:VL (s/p/vc) or (Peer ID)The first number (GP) is the Group associated with this entry. The second number

Configuring IPX RIP/SAP FilteringPage 27-25As another example, to display a list of all global RIP Input filters, you would enter:ipxf ri globalA scr

Configuring IPX Serialization Packet FilteringPage 27-26Configuring IPX Serialization Packet FilteringThe ipxserialf command is used to enable and disa

Configuring IPX Serialization Packet FilteringPage 27-275. Filtering will then become active. A message will appear indicating that IPX Serialization

Configuring IPX Watchdog SpoofingPage 27-28Configuring IPX Watchdog SpoofingThe ipxspoof command is used to enable and disable IPX Watchdog Spoofing on

Configuring IPX Watchdog SpoofingPage 27-29This example prompt asks if you want to enable spoofing on all WAN routing services. If you had entered a

Configuring SPX Keepalive SpoofingPage 27-30Configuring SPX Keepalive SpoofingThe spxspoof command is used to enable and disable SPX Keepalive Spoofing

Configuring SPX Keepalive SpoofingPage 27-31Enter y to proceed to enable spoofing.4. The following prompt displays:Enable SPX Spoofing on all WAN rou

Gigabit Ethernet ModulesPage 3-12Gigabit Ethernet ModulesGigabit Ethernet connections can be used as network backbones or in a wiring closet. The foll

Controlling IPX Type 20 Packet ForwardingPage 27-32Controlling IPX Type 20 Packet ForwardingThe ipxtype20 command is used to control the forwarding of

Configuring NetWare to Minimize WAN ConnectionsPage 27-33Configuring NetWare to Minimize WAN ConnectionsIf you have access to NetWare’s control parame

Configuring NetWare to Minimize WAN ConnectionsPage 27-346. Novell has developed a workaround that can be used to disable the SPX Watchdog mech-anism.

Configuring RIP and SAP TimersPage 27-35Configuring RIP and SAP TimersThe standard time between broadcasts of RIP and SAP messages is 60 seconds. This

Configuring RIP and SAP TimersPage 27-36Viewing RIP and SAP TimersTo view the RIP and SAP timers that have been configured through the ipxtimer comman

Configuring Extended RIP and SAP PacketsPage 27-37Configuring Extended RIP and SAP PacketsLarger RIP and SAP packets may be transmitted so that conges

Configuring an IPX Default RoutePage 27-38Configuring an IPX Default RouteA default IPX route may be configured for packets destined for networks unkno

Page 28-128 Managing WAN SwitchingModulesIntroductionThe Omni Switch/Router WAN Switching Modules (WSXs) are a family of modules that enable the creat

IntroductionPage 28-2Type of Service (ToS)The Type of Service (ToS) settings allow you to prioritize voice data and voice signaling data. Since voice

IntroductionPage 28-3If you feel that changing the default values is imperative to the working of the network, the following table is provided to giv

Gigabit Ethernet ModulesPage 3-13♦ Special Note ♦The single mode version of this module has been deemed: CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCTLASER KLASSE 1LUOKAN 1

IntroductionPage 28-4ToS and QoS InteractionOn the Omni Switch/Router and OmniSwitch, ToS policies may only be configured through WAN commands. The WA

IntroductionPage 28-5DTR Dial BackupCurrently, a feature is available to use a dynamic ISDN call as a backup WAN connection for a primary WAN connect

Supported Physical InterfacesPage 28-6Supported Physical InterfacesThe WSX family of products support numerous physical interface (port) types. The po

Supported ProtocolsPage 28-7Supported ProtocolsThe WAN switching modules support both Frame Relay and synchronous Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP). For

Application ExamplesPage 28-8Software in the switch allows you to configure access rate, clocking and protocol-related parameters. Additional software

Application ExamplesPage 28-9Combined Frame Relay with ISDN BackupIn a typical configuration, the WSX occupies either a slot in a switch chassis or a

Omni Switch/Router WAN ModulesPage 28-10Omni Switch/Router WAN ModulesThe Omni Switch/Router currently supports four Wide Area Network modules:•WSX-S-

Cable Interfaces for Universal Serial PortsPage 28-11Cable Interfaces for Universal Serial PortsThe WSX automatically senses the cable type that you

Data CompressionPage 28-12Data CompressionData compression allows you to get more data through the Frame Relay pipeline, further enhancing cost benefi

Loopback DetectionPage 28-13Loopback DetectionLoopback Detection is a common method for Carrier Service Providers to test clients’ circuits in the ev

Gigabit Ethernet ModulesPage 3-142-Port Advanced Gigabit Ethernet Switching ModulePortLEDsLINKTXRX12RXTXRXTX12LINK (Link Status/Disabled).On Green whe

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-14The WAN Port Software MenuUser interface commands for the WSX board are on a separate menu that is accessed throug

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-15Serial Port ExampleIn this example, port 1 on slot 3 is a serial port, using Frame-Relay. To modify serial port 3

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-16If the interface was using PPP, the following screen would display:1) Admin Status ...

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-17ClockingThis field sets the type of clocking used to clock transmit and receive data on the serial port. If the c

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-18Split ClockingSplit clocking, which is also known as “loop timing,” uses an additional control signal (TXCE) to ke

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-19TOS for Voice Signaling DataSet the priority for voice signaling data streams. The value must be entered in hexad

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-20Loopback TimeoutSets the transition time between proprietary messages sent over the link. These messages are analy

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-21ISDN-BRI Port ExampleIn this example: port 2 on slot 3 is an ISDN-BRI port. To modify ISDN-BRI port 2/2, enter:wp

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-22Speed in BPSThis option specifies the access rate for the Frame Relay or PPP line to the service provider. This pa

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-23You can set up the external DCE this way by configuring its DTE, or dataport, configura-tion options. Set the “Tr

Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet ModulesPage 3-15Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet ModulesAlcatel’s Omni Switch/Router 10/100 Ethernet modules can be used to

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-24TOS for Voice Signaling DataSet the priority for voice signaling data streams. The value must be entered in hexade

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-25If the interface was using PPP, the following screen would display:1) Admin Status ...

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-26T1/E1 Starting Time SlotThis field specifies the first time slot number to use on a T1 or E1 port. For a full T1 o

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-27KeepAlive TimeoutThe number of 100 millisecond increments between generated echo message requests. This only disp

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-28Viewing Parameters for all Ports in a Single SubmoduleTo view port parameters for all ports on a particular submod

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-29Viewing Port ParametersTo view port parameters, enter the following command:wpview 3/<port>where 3 is the s

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-30This next example displays the configuration view screen for a fractional T1 port (port 1) using PPP. To view 3/1,

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-31TOS for Voice DataShows the priority for voice data streams. The value must be entered in hexadecimal format tran

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-32Universal Serial Port ExampleThe following example displays the configuration view screen for a universal serial p

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-33ClockingThis field displays either External, Internal, or Split. For a more detailed discussion of clocking, see

Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet ModulesPage 3-16The 32 RJ-45 ports may connect to unshielded or shielded twisted pair (UTP) cable (see ESX-K-100C-32W Tec

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-34DTR Pulse WidthA Data Terminal Ready (DTR) Pulse is sent at the hardware level to determine a port is still synchr

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-35ISDN-BRI Port ExampleThe following example displays the configuration view screen for an ISDN-BRI port (port 2).

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-36TOS for Voice DataShows the priority for voice data streams. The value must be entered in hexadecimal format trans

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-37Deleting PortsThe wpdelete command allows you to delete configuration information for a WSX port. When you delete

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-38Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationYou can obtain general and detailed WAN port statistical information o

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-39Intf TypeThis column indicates the physical cable type connected to this port. This cable type is automatically s

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-40Speed BPSThis column indicates the speed, or access rate, between the WSX serial port and DSU or other physical DT

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-418-Port WSX Board ExampleIn this example, the board in slot 5 is an 8-port WSX board. To view the status of slot 5

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-42Field DescriptionsThe following section explains the fields and their corresponding values.PTThe port number on th

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-43Frame Relay ExampleIn the following example, port 1 on slot 4 is configured for Frame Relay. To obtain status inf

Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet ModulesPage 3-17ESX-K-100C-32W Technical SpecificationsNumber of ports 32Connector Type RJ-45Standards Supported IEEE 802

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-44PPP ExampleIn the following example, port 1 on slot 4 is configured for Point-To-Point Protocol (PPP). To obtain s

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-45♦ Note ♦The section devoted to compressed data traffic statistics will be displayed only if the port has been con

The WAN Port Software MenuPage 28-46

Page 29-129 Managing Frame RelayThe WAN Switching Module (WSX) family supports Frame Relay on universal serial, T1 or E1 ports. Management, data handl

Page 29-2The WSX supports automatic detection of cable types attached to universal serial ports. It also supports three types of DLCMI management: LMI

Page 29-3Back-to-Back Frame Relay ConfigurationsFrame Relay switching modules may be connected “back-to-back” without an intervening Frame Relay networ

Universal Serial Port Cable InterfacesPage 29-4Universal Serial Port Cable InterfacesThe WSX automatically senses the cable type that you plug into on

CompressionPage 29-5CompressionData compression allows you to get more data through the Frame Relay pipeline, further enhancing cost benefits. A typi

Virtual Circuits and DLCIsPage 29-6Virtual Circuits and DLCIsThe WSX supports Permanent Virtual Circuits (PVCs), but not Switched Virtual Circuits (SV

WSX Self-Configuration and Virtual CircuitsPage 29-7WSX Self-Configuration and Virtual CircuitsThe following diagram summarizes the self-configuration

Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet ModulesPage 3-1832-Port Advanced Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet Switching Module16234578OK2OK1ESX-K 10/100ModuleLEDsDCBA1x6

Congestion ControlPage 29-8Congestion ControlUse of Frame Relay lines tends to be “bursty,” with heavy use at times and light use at others. During he

Congestion ControlPage 29-9Discard Eligibility (DE) FlagThe Frame Relay network keeps track of data that is eligible for discard by using a single bi

Congestion ControlPage 29-10Frames are shown as broken lines below the Access Rate line. The space between frames indicates the delay between the tran

Congestion ControlPage 29-11Notification By BECNEach data link header contains a congestion control flag called BECN (Backwards Explicit Congestion No

Congestion ControlPage 29-12Notification By FECNFrame Relay headers also contain a congestion control bit called FECN (Forwards Explicit Congestion Not

Frame Formats SupportedPage 29-13Frame Formats SupportedFrames coming in from the Frame Relay network are not translated, but they are manipulated to

Bridging ServicesPage 29-14Bridging ServicesAll Frame Relay Virtual Circuits (VCs) belong to a service, whether it be a Bridge, Router, or Trunk servi

Frame Relay IP RoutingPage 29-15Frame Relay IP RoutingFrame Relay routing is different than standard LAN IP Routing. In normal LAN IP Routing MAC add

Frame Relay IP RoutingPage 29-16An InARP message is sent between the two routers indicating their IP addresses and associ-ated VC. Once they know each

Frame Relay IP RoutingPage 29-17If an additional Router and Subnet were added to the network and a new VC was added to connect the new location, then

Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet ModulesPage 3-19Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet ModulesAlcatel’s Omni Switch/Router Fast Ethernet modules can be used to connect ne

Frame Relay IPX RoutingPage 29-18Frame Relay IPX RoutingFrame Relay IPX and IP routing differ in the way they determine the address of a router at eac

TrunkingPage 29-19TrunkingA trunking service must be set up for each virtual circuit that will support trunking. When trunking is set up, you specify

Frame Relay Fragmentation InterleavingPage 29-20Frame Relay Fragmentation InterleavingThe fragmentation interleaving feature allows for the transmissi

The Frame Relay Software MenuPage 29-21The Frame Relay Software MenuUser interface commands for Frame Relay are on a separate menu that you can acces

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-22Setting Configuration ParametersWhen you plug in a WSX board it is automatically configured with default sett

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-23A screen similar to the following displays:Modifying Frame Relay port for Slot 2, Port 1.1) Description...

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-24You make changes by entering the line number for the option you want to change, an equal sign (=), and then

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-2531) LMI Procedure TypeThis field specifies the Local Management Interface (LMI) procedure type for this Fra

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-266) Error Threshold N392/nN2The number of DLCMI protocol errors that will be tolerated before determining the

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-2710) Default Routing GroupThe default Group for bridging any virtual circuits (user-configured or learned fr

Table of Contents page ix Synchronizing Configuration Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-16Synchronizing

Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet ModulesPage 3-20ESX-K-100FM/FS-16W Technical SpecificationsNumber of ports 16Connector Type MT-RJStandards Supported IEEE 802.

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-2813) Default Compression PRetry CountThis option sets the total number of compression negotiation messages th

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-29Modifying a Virtual CircuitTo modify a virtual circuit, enter the following command:frmodify <slot>/&

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-30Committed Information Rate (CIR)This field sets the Committed Information Rate (CIR) for this virtual circui

Setting Configuration ParametersPage 29-31Compression PRetry TimeThis option sets the number of seconds between compression negotiation messages on t

Adding a Virtual CircuitPage 29-32Adding a Virtual CircuitData virtual circuits and their DLCIs are normally learned through status messages with the

Viewing Configuration Parameters for the WSXPage 29-33Viewing Configuration Parameters for the WSXYou can view all current parameters for a WSX port o

Viewing Configuration Parameters for the WSXPage 29-34Viewing Port ParametersTo view port parameters, enter the following commandfrview <slot>/&

Viewing Configuration Parameters for the WSXPage 29-35Viewing Virtual Circuit ParametersTo view virtual circuit parameters, enter the following comma

Deleting Ports and Virtual CircuitsPage 29-36Deleting Ports and Virtual CircuitsYou can delete a WSX port or virtual circuit. When you delete a port o

Deleting Ports and Virtual CircuitsPage 29-37Deleting a Port and Its Virtual CircuitsYou can delete a port as well as all of its associated virtual c

Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet ModulesPage 3-2116-Port Advanced Fast Ethernet Switching Module1234OK1OK2PortLEDs85674123MT-RJ connectors will be colorcoded

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-38Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationYou can obtain general and detailed Frame Relay stat

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-39Intf TypeThis column indicates the physical cable type connected to this port. This cable type

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-40ClockingThis field indicates the type of clocking used to clock transmit and receive data in and

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-41VCs Active/InactiveEach port will have one or more associated virtual circuits. This column tel

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-42Information on the Ports for One WSX BoardTo obtain status information on a single WSX board, yo

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-43Information on One PortTo obtain status information on a single WSX port, you enter the frstatu

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-44This command displays three (4) layers of information. The top section provides information on t

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-45Physical Layer InformationThe statistics shown in this section are taken at the physical, or se

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-46Control SignalThis table (which displays only for serial ports, not T1 or E1 ports) lists two or

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-47Frame Relay InformationThe statistics shown in the section are gathered at the Frame Relay prot

WAN ModulesPage 3-22WAN ModulesThe Omni Switch/Router currently supports the following Wide Area Network (WAN) modules:• WSX-S-2W Provides two serial

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-48Last Error TypeThe last type of Frame Relay DLCMI protocol error received on this port. The foll

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-49DLCI Layer InformationThe information in this section of the display provides statistics on vir

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-50Fragmentation InformationThe information in this section of the display provides statistics on f

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-51Information on One Virtual CircuitTo obtain status information on a single virtual circuit, you

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-52The Frame Relay Fragmentation Information gives a break down of the fragmented traffic received

Obtaining Status and Statistical InformationPage 29-53FECN BitThis value indicates the total number of frames received from the network indicating fo

Resetting Statistics CountersPage 29-54Resetting Statistics CountersYou can reset the statistics counters for a single WSX board, a WSX port, or a spe

Managing Frame Relay ServicesPage 29-55Managing Frame Relay ServicesBy default, all virtual circuits on a WSX port have a Bridging service and are as

Managing Frame Relay ServicesPage 29-56An overview of each type of service and how each operates in a Frame Relay environment can be found earlier in

Configuring a Bridging ServicePage 29-57Configuring a Bridging ServiceFrame Relay traffic is automatically bridged for Group 1 in a switch. You can al

WAN ModulesPage 3-23WAN BRI Port Specifications(S/T Interface)Pin Number Standard Signal Name1 Not Used2 Not Used3 Rcv + from TE4, Rcv - from TE5 Xmt

Configuring a Bridging ServicePage 29-585. You need to specify the DLCI for the virtual circuit to include in this bridging service. Only one virtual

Configuring a WAN Routing ServicePage 29-59Configuring a WAN Routing ServiceThere are two main steps to configuring WAN routing for frame relay:1. Ena

Configuring a WAN Routing ServicePage 29-60Step 2. Set Up a Frame Relay Routing ServiceYou create a Frame Relay routing service using the cas command.

Configuring a WAN Routing ServicePage 29-616. Specify the Group number to which this router port belongs. Enter a 5, an equal sign (=), and the Group

Configuring a Trunking ServicePage 29-62Configuring a Trunking ServiceTo configure a Frame Relay Trunking service, you must use the cas command. Perfor

Configuring a Trunking ServicePage 29-635. You need to specify the DLCI for virtual circuit that will be used to trunk traffic over the Frame Relay n

Viewing Frame Relay ServicesPage 29-64Viewing Frame Relay ServicesYou can view all Frame Relay services for an entire switch, a single WSX board, or a

Modifying a Frame Relay ServicePage 29-65VportThe virtual port associated with this service. For bridging services, there is a one-to-one mapping bet

Deleting a Frame Relay ServicePage 29-66Deleting a Frame Relay ServiceYou can delete a Frame Relay service using the das command as follows:1. Enter d

Page 30-130 Point-to-Point ProtocolThe Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) provides a standard method for transporting multi-protocol datagrams over point-t

WAN ModulesPage 3-24WAN Serial Port NumberingWAN T1/E1 Port SpecificationsPin Number Standard Signal Name1 Rx_Ring2 Rx_Tip3 Chassis GND4, Tx_Ring5 Tx_T

Page 30-2Data CompressionRFC 1974 specifies the use of STAC-LZS compression with PPP. Data compression allows the payload of a PPP packet, including t

Page 30-3Multilink Modes of OperationMultilink PPP supports combinations of both permanent and switched connections. This results in two possible mode

Page 30-4On the receiving side, as low priority frames are being received they will be put into the MLPPP reassembly queue, as supported by the existi

Page 30-5The configuration of a T1/E1 interface is described in Chapter 33 titled “Managing T1 and E1 Ports.” The configuration of a universal serial

The PPP SubmenuPage 30-6The PPP SubmenuThe WAN menu contains a submenu, named PPP, containing commands specific to the Point-to Point-Protocol (PPP).

Setting Global PPP ParametersPage 30-7Setting Global PPP ParametersThe pppglobal command is used to set global configuration parameters that are used

Setting Global PPP ParametersPage 30-8Default Compression TypeSpecifies the type of compression that is to be expected on incoming calls. The options

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-9Adding a PPP EntityThe pppadd command is used to add a PPP Entity configuration record. The PPP Entities you create are i

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-10A screen similar to the following will display:Adding PPP configuration record for Peer ID: 1Enter PPP parameters:1) Desc

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-11NoteYou can add the link needed for a PPP Entity later if you decide not to do so now. The automatic execution of the li

WAN ModulesPage 3-25WAN Serial Port SpecificationsAlcatel SPI EIA-530 RS-449Generic Signal NameSource Mnemonic Pin Mnemonic Pin Mnemonic PinShield --

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-12Enabling Routing expands the menu with the following suboptions:6) Routing Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-13User ID sent to remote for AuthenticationUsed to specify the User ID to be sent to the remote end during PAP or CHAP aut

Adding a PPP EntityPage 30-14Limit Maximum number of fragments to 16This flag is set to make the interface compatible with Cisco products. When set to

Modifying a PPP EntityPage 30-15Modifying a PPP EntityThe pppmodify command is used to modify the parameters of an existing PPP Entity. To modify a s

Viewing PPP Entity ConfigurationsPage 30-16Viewing PPP Entity ConfigurationsThe pppview command is used to view the configuration parameters of existin

Viewing PPP Entity ConfigurationsPage 30-17Routing GroupIndicates the VLAN Group to be used for PPP Routing of the IP and IPX protocols. A value of z

Displaying PPP Entity StatusPage 30-18Displaying PPP Entity StatusThe pppstatus command is used to view the operational status of one or more PPP Enti

Displaying PPP Entity StatusPage 30-19BCP Oper StateIndicates the operational state of the Bridging Control Protocol option. Open means that the brid

Displaying PPP Entity StatusPage 30-20IPCP Pkts IN/OUTThe total number of IP Control Protocol (IPCP) packets received (In) and transmitted (Out) on th

Deleting a PPP EntityPage 30-21Deleting a PPP EntityThe pppdelete command is used to delete an existing PPP Entity.1. Before you can delete a PPP Ent

WAN ModulesPage 3-26WAN Serial Port Specifications (cont.)X.21/X.26 V.35 RS232Generic Signal NameSource Mnemonic Pin Mnemonic Pin Mnemonic PinShield --

Deleting a PPP EntityPage 30-22

Page 31-131 WAN LinksIntroductionThis chapter describes the procedures for configuring a “WAN link” between an already created PPP Entity (see Chapter

The Link SubmenuPage 31-2The Link SubmenuThe WAN menu contains a submenu named link which contains commands for creating the WAN Links needed to suppo

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-3Adding a WAN LinkThe linkadd command is used to add link configuration records, or “WAN Links” to the switch. This command

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-4Administrative StatusSets the Administrative Status of this WAN Link. The options are “Enabled,” which will enabled this lin

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-52. You must now change the Link Type to ISDN. To do so, enter the following commands:: 3=I: ?A screen similar to the follow

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-6A screen similar to the following displays:Modify ISDN call record configuration. Peer ID: 1 Link Index: 1Type: ISDN Call

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-7Minimum Call DurationThe minimum duration of a call, in seconds, starting from the time the call is connected until the cal

Adding a WAN LinkPage 31-84. You must now enter a value in at least the Remote Phone Number field under Outgoing Calls. If you do not make an entry in

Modifying a WAN LinkPage 31-9Modifying a WAN LinkThe linkmodify command is used to modify the parameters of an existing WAN Link. Different parameter

WAN ModulesPage 3-27WSX-S-2WThe WSX-S-2W supports two (2) serial ports, which can provide access rates from 9.6 Kbps to 2 Mbps. The WSX-S-2W also sup

Modifying a WAN LinkPage 31-102. Make the desired changes to each of the fields on this screen, then enter the save command to implement your changes.

Deleting WAN LinksPage 31-11Deleting WAN LinksThe linkdelete command is used to delete one or more existing WAN Link records. NoteBefore you can dele

Viewing WAN LinksPage 31-12Viewing WAN LinksThe linkview command is used to view information on existing WAN Link records.Displaying All Existing WAN

Viewing WAN LinksPage 31-13Incoming Caller IDThe phone number reported by the Caller ID service, if available.Peer SpeedThe specified calling speed f

Viewing WAN LinksPage 31-14Example of WSX Serial or T1/E1 LinkAn example of a link over a WSX serial or Fractional T1/E1 port would look like this:Vie

Displaying Link StatusPage 31-15Displaying Link StatusThe linkstatus command is used to display the operational status of WAN Links.Displaying Status

Displaying Link StatusPage 31-16Peer Call AddressThe number to which this call is connected. Zero (0) means the number is not available.Connection Tim

Displaying Link StatusPage 31-17Refused CallsThe number of calls from the Peer ID that were refused, or any reason, since system start-up.Last Setup

Displaying Link StatusPage 31-18

Page 32-132 Managing ISDN PortsThe WAN Switching Module for the Basic Rate Interface (WSX-BRI) supports 1 or 2 Universal Serial Ports (USP) and 1 or 2

WAN ModulesPage 3-282-Port WAN Frame Relay Switching ModuleSTA (Status). On Green con-tinuously when the port con-nection is operational. Offwhen the

Page 32-2“U”, “S/T” , and “R” InterfacesThe ISDN specification defines a limited set of user-to-network interfaces, including reference points for the

The ISDN SubmenuPage 32-3The ISDN SubmenuThe WAN menu contains a submenu, ISDN, containing commands specific to WSX-BRI ISDN ports.To switch to, and

Modifying an ISDN Configuration EntryPage 32-4Modifying an ISDN Configuration EntryThe isdnm command is used to modify the parameters for a selected IS

Deleting an ISDN Configuration EntryPage 32-5Deleting an ISDN Configuration EntryThe isdnd command is used to delete one or more ISDN configuration en

Viewing an ISDN Configuration EntryPage 32-6Viewing an ISDN Configuration EntryThe isdnv command is used to view the configuration of existing ISDN con

Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry StatusPage 32-7Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry Status The isdns command is used to view the operational status

Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry StatusPage 32-8Displaying Status of a Specific ISDN SlotTo view status information on all ISDN channels on a specif

Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry StatusPage 32-9Oper StatusIndicates the current call control state for this interface. The possible entries are:I

Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry StatusPage 32-10

Page 33-133 Managing T1 and E1 PortsT1 and E1 ports are supported on a variety of switching modules. In the Omni Switch/Router, T1 and E1 are used as

WAN ModulesPage 3-29WSX-SCThe WSX-SC supports 4 or 8 serial ports, each of which can provide access rates from 9.6 Kbps to 2 Mbps. The 4-port version

T1 and E1 OverviewPage 33-2T1 and E1 OverviewCarrier digital services were designed primarily to support digitized voice over long distances. Digital

The T1/E1 MenuPage 33-3The T1/E1 MenuThe commands for configuring and monitoring T1 and E1 ports are contained in the te submenu. This submenu displa

Configuring a T1 PortPage 33-4Configuring a T1 PortThe temod command configures a T1 port at the physical level and is generic to all such ports regard

Configuring a T1 PortPage 33-5If you choose the unframed format, then the framer will not look for Channel Associated Signalling (CAS). Data is treat

Configuring a T1 PortPage 33-65) Facility DatalinkFacility Datalink (FDL) gathers performance statistics every second and stores them in the 24-hour l

Configuring a T1 PortPage 33-78) Loopback ModeThe loopback configuration for this port. Loopback configurations describe the relation between the dev

Configuring an E1 PortPage 33-8Configuring an E1 PortThe temod command configures an E1 port at the physical level and is generic to all such ports reg

Configuring an E1 PortPage 33-92) Frame FormatSpecify the E1 frame format to be used on this port. The choices are as follows:E1 Standard E1 frame fo

Configuring an E1 PortPage 33-106) Transmit Clock SourceThe source of the transmit clock. Loop timing means the receive clock (recovered from receive

Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationPage 33-11Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm InformationYou can view all current parameters and al