Cabletron Systems 9E312, 9E423 manual Chassis Manager Window

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The 9E312/9E423 Module View

LIS (Listening)

(Magenta) The port is not adding information to the

 

filtering database. It is monitoring Bridge Protocol Data

 

Unit (BPDU) traffic while preparing to move to the

 

forwarding state.

BLK (Blocking)

(Orange) The port is on-line, but filtering traffic from

 

going across the 9E312/9E423 from one network

 

segment to another. Bridge topology information will be

 

forwarded by the port.

BRK (Broken)

(Red) The physical interface has malfunctioned.

The Chassis Manager Window

Like most networking devices, Cabletron’s devices draw their functionality from a collection of proprietary MIBs and IETF RFCs. In addition, Cabletron’s newer intelligent devices — like the 9E312/9E423 Module — organize their MIB data into a series of “components.” A MIB component is a logical grouping of MIB data, and each group controls a defined set of objects. For example, 9E312/9E423 Module bridging information is organized into its own component; more generic device and port information resides in the chassis component. Note, too, that there is no one-to-one correspondence between MIBs and MIB components; a single MIB component might contain objects from several different proprietary MIBs and RFCs.

The Chassis Manager window, Figure 2-4, is a read-only window that displays the MIBs and the MIB components — and, therefore, the functionality — supported by the currently monitored device.

The MIBs which provide the 9E312/9E423 Module’s functionality — both proprietary MIBs and IETF RFCs — are listed here

MIB Components are listed here; remember, there’s no one-to-one correspondence between MIBs and MIB Components

Figure 2-4. Chassis Manager Window

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Viewing Module Information

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Contents Page Virus Disclaimer Page Restricted Rights Notice Page Contents 9E312/9E423 Module Bridging IndexIntroduction Introduction Using the 9E312 and 9E423 User’s GuideRelated Manuals Common 9E312 and 9E423 Window Fields Software ConventionsUsing Buttons and Menus Getting Help from Cabletron Systems Technical Support Using On-line HelpGetting Help FTP 9E312 and 9E423 FirmwareIntroduction 9E312 and 9E423 Firmware 9E312/9E423 Module View 9E312/9E423 Module View Viewing Module InformationConnection Status Front Panel InformationMenu Structure Device Menu E312/9E423 Module View Menu StructureBridge Menu Utilities MenuHelp Menu Bridge Port Menu 9E312/9E423 Module Port Status DisplayChassis Manager Window Viewing the Device Type Setting the Device Date and TimeManaging the Module Edit Time Window Enabling and Disabling Bridge Ports Using the Find Source Address FeatureFind Source Address Window Summary InformationDescription Interface Description FieldsIndex TypeRaw Counts Interface Performance Statistics/Bar GraphsRate Interface Detail WindowLoad Unicast Interface Detail Window StatisticsUnknown Protocol ErrorMulticast DiscardedMaking Sense of Interface Statistics Testing and Disabling the Current InterfacePackets Received Packets TransmittedUsing the Applications Pull-down menu 9E312/9E423 Module View Summary Information Bridging Basics 9E312/9E423 Module BridgingMore on Transparent Bridging An Overview of Remote Bridge ManagementBridge Status Window Bridge State on Interface Bridge Status Window Information FieldsInterface Speed Interface TypeInterface Address Bridge Statistics Enabling and Disabling BridgingPerformance Graphs Filtered Magenta Errors RedBridge Performance Graph Window Fields Frames Forwarded GreenConfiguring the Bridge Performance Graphs Interface Statistics WindowAddress Interface Statistics Window FieldsNon-Unicast Bridge Spanning Tree9E312/9E423 Module Bridging Bridge Priority Configuring the Bridge Spanning Tree WindowBridge Level Fields Protocol Root BridgeRoot Cost Root PortBridge Port Level Fields Designated Bridge Path CostDesignated Cost Designated RootChanging the Spanning Tree Algorithm Protocol Type Changing Bridge Spanning Tree ParametersChanging Bridge Priority Changing Max Age Time Changing Forwarding Delay TimeChanging Hello Time Changing Path Cost Filtering DatabaseChanging Port Priority 9E312/9E423 Module Bridging Filtering Database Window Capacity Filtering Database Window FieldsList NumberPort Filtering Configuring the Filtering DatabaseSource Port Receive PortChanging the Receive Port Altering the Ageing TimeChanging the Type of Entry Adding or Deleting Individual Entries Changing the Port Filtering ActionClearing All Permanent, Static, or Dynamic Entries Using Port Source AddressingDevice Ageing Time Window Setting the Ageing TimeDuplex Modes Window Duplex ModesFull Duplex Duplex Modes Window FieldsInterface Setting the Duplex Mode Index Index-2