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Cabletron SystemsMMAC-Plus™ Remote Management for the9E312™ Ethernet Switch Module and9E423™ Series Ethernet SmartSwitch Module

Related Manuals 1-3IntroductionFor information about management functions which are accessed via the SPECTRUM Element Manager platform, consult the In

Introduction1-4 Software ConventionsCabletron Systems’ Network Troubleshooting GuideMicrosoft Corporation’s Microsoft Windows User’s GuideFor more inf

Software Conventions 1-5IntroductionDevice NameDisplays the user-defined name of the device. The device name can be changed via the System Group window

Introduction1-6 Getting HelpSome buttons, like the two above, call up a menu listing the windows, screens, or commands available for that topic.Any me

9E312 and 9E423 Firmware 1-7IntroductionBy phone: Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 8 PM Eastern Standard Time at (603) 332-9400By mail: Cabletr

Introduction1-8 9E312 and 9E423 Firmware

2-1Chapter 2The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewAccessing the Module View; information displayed in the Module View window; the logical module view — menu stru

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-2 Viewing Module Information1. Using the mouse, click on the 9E312/9E423 Module icon to be monitored (in a map or the Dev

Viewing Module Information 2-3The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewBy clicking in designated areas of the module’s graphical display (as detailed later in this

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-4 Viewing Module InformationPort StatusIf management for your device supports a variable port display, this field will sho

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Viewing Module Information 2-5The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewFigure 2-3. 9E312/9E423 Module View Menu StructureThe Device MenuFrom the Device Menu at the

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-6 Viewing Module Information• Find Source Address..., which opens a window that allows you to search the 802.1d Filtering

Viewing Module Information 2-7The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewThe Bridge Port MenuThe menu for the INB and Ethernet bridging interfaces offers three select

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-8 Viewing Module InformationLIS (Listening) (Magenta) The port is not adding information to the filtering database. It is

Managing the Module 2-9The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewTo view the Chassis Manager window:1. Click on Help on the menu bar at the top of the Module View wi

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-10 Managing the ModuleTo edit the device time:1. Click on Device on the Module View window menu bar to access the Device

Using the Find Source Address Feature 2-11The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewEnabling and Disabling Bridge PortsFrom the Module View, you can enable or disabl

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-12 I/F Summary Informationthat you specify. If the search is successful, the corresponding interface will flash in the Mod

I/F Summary Information 2-13The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewFigure 2-9. I/F Summary WindowWhen you open the I/F Summary window, you will see fields which de

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-14 I/F Summary InformationL. StaDisplays the current administrative status (logical status) of the interface. Possible ad

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I/F Summary Information 2-15The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewIn Unknown Packets received by the device interface that were discarded because of an unknown o

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-16 I/F Summary Information• Unicasts• Multicasts• Discarded Packets• Error Packets• Received Packets with unknown protoco

I/F Summary Information 2-17The 9E312/9E423 Module View(ifOutUcastPkts) “The number of subnetwork unicast packets delivered to a higher-layer protocol

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-18 I/F Summary InformationThe number of packets currently queued by the device for transmission. The amount of device mem

I/F Summary Information 2-19The 9E312/9E423 Module ViewTo test the current interface:1. Click on . The current interface will now be operating in the

The 9E312/9E423 Module View2-20 I/F Summary Information

3-1Chapter 39E312/9E423 Module BridgingBridge management overview; the Bridge Status window — viewing the window, field definitions, enabling and disabl

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-2 An Overview of Remote Bridge ManagementIn Source Route bridging, the source node sends “explorer” packets to a destinat

The Bridge Status Window 3-39E312/9E423 Module Bridging• The Spanning Tree window shows bridge port information and protocol parameters relating to th

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-4 The Bridge Status WindowFigure 3-1. The 9E312/9E423 Module Bridge Status WindowBridge Status Window Information FieldsT

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The Bridge Status Window 3-59E312/9E423 Module Bridging• Learning (Magenta) — The Forwarding database is being created, or the Spanning Tree Algorithm

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-6 Enabling and Disabling Bridging• Filtering Database... which invokes a window that lets you configure the 9E312/9E423 Mo

Bridge Statistics 3-79E312/9E423 Module BridgingPerformance GraphsYou use the Bridge Performance Graphs to view a color-coded strip chart that shows y

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-8 Bridge StatisticsBridge Performance Graph Window FieldsYou can select the following statistics to display in the Bridge

Bridge Statistics 3-99E312/9E423 Module BridgingConfiguring the Bridge Performance GraphsTo configure the Bridge Performance Graph:1. Using the mouse, c

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-10 Bridge StatisticsFigure 3-3. Interface Statistics WindowInterface Statistics Window FieldsThe following informational

Bridge Spanning Tree 3-119E312/9E423 Module BridgingNon-UnicastDisplays the number of packets transmitted to, or received from, this interface that ha

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-12 Bridge Spanning TreeIn a network design with multiple transparent bridges placed in parallel (i.e., attached to the sa

Bridge Spanning Tree 3-139E312/9E423 Module BridgingFigure 3-4. Bridge Spanning Tree WindowConfiguring the Bridge Spanning Tree WindowThe Bridge Spanni

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-14 Bridge Spanning TreeRoot Bridge Displays the MAC address of the bridge that is currently functioning as the Root Bridg

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Bridge Spanning Tree 3-159E312/9E423 Module BridgingHello TimeThis parameter indicates, in seconds, the length of time the Root Bridge (or bridge atte

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-16 Bridge Spanning TreeA lower assigned value gives the port a higher Priority when BPDUs are compared. The allowable ran

Bridge Spanning Tree 3-179E312/9E423 Module BridgingChanging Bridge Spanning Tree ParametersThe Bridge Spanning Tree window allows you to update the f

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-18 Bridge Spanning TreeChanging Hello TimeIf the bridge is the Root Bridge, or is attempting to become the Root, and you

Filtering Database 3-199E312/9E423 Module BridgingChanging Port PriorityTo change the part of the Port Priority used in priority comparisons:1. If nec

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-20 Filtering Databasedestination address is located on a different network, the bridge forwards the packet to the appropr

Filtering Database 3-219E312/9E423 Module BridgingFigure 3-5. The Filtering Database WindowA scrollable Address Entry panel allows you to:• View the a

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-22 Filtering DatabaseTo access the Filtering Database window from the Bridge Status window:1. Click on . The Bridge pull

Filtering Database 3-239E312/9E423 Module BridgingSource PortIndicates the port number on which the address entry was first detected. A question mark (

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-24 Filtering DatabaseIf you change the window without clicking OK, then attempt to exit the window by clicking Cancel, a

v Contents Chapter 1 Introduction Using the 9E312 and 9E423 User’s Guide ... 1-2Related

Filtering Database 3-259E312/9E423 Module BridgingChanging the Port Filtering ActionFor a Static, Dynamic, or Permanent Filtering Database entry, you

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-26 Filtering Database5. A Static filtering entry will be created in the database, which you can then configure as necessary

Filtering Database 3-279E312/9E423 Module BridgingThe Port Source Addresses window displays the MAC addresses of all devices that have transmitted pac

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-28 Duplex ModesDuplex ModesThe Ethernet switch interfaces on a 9E312/9E423 Module will support Full Duplex Switched Ether

Duplex Modes 3-299E312/9E423 Module BridgingFigure 3-9. Duplex Modes WindowDuplex Modes Window FieldsThe following information is displayed in the Dup

9E312/9E423 Module Bridging3-30 Duplex ModesSetting the Duplex ModeYou set an interface to use or not use Full Duplex Switched Ethernet by turning the

Index-1IndexAAdding Entries 3-25Address 3-10, 3-22Ageing Time 3-20, 3-22, 3-24BBLK (Blocking) 2-8, 3-5Boot Prom, revision 2-4Bridge Menu 2-6Bridge Per

IndexIndex-2accessing the Interface Detail window 2-16interface description fields 2-13Interface 3-29Interface Address 3-5Interface Group window 2-15st

Contentsvi Chapter 3 9E312/9E423 Module Bridging Bridging Basics ...

1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction How to use this guide; related guides; software conventions; getting help; 9E312 and 9E423 firmware versions Welcome to th

Introduction1-2 Using the 9E312 and 9E423 User’s Guideswitching on physical layer information, the INB allows your network infrastructure to be protoc