Cabletron Systems 9A426-02 manual Introduction

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Chapter 1

Introduction

The 9A426-02 ATM Module is a hardware-based switching module that supports multiple interfaces simultaneously. The module’s interconnecting interfaces include:

•Up to two front panel ATM interfaces via user-installed ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs)

•A fixed interface to the SmartSwitch 9000’s Internal Network Bus (INB)

•A user-configurable interface to the SmartSwitch 9000’s Flexible Network Bus (FNB-1 or FNB-2)

Each data packet, regardless of the interface in which the packet enters the module (ATM, FNB, or INB), is initially converted into a common format known as a canonical frame. Each canonical frame’s header section contains source and destination information. All canonical frames are forwarded to the module’s group of SmartSwitch Application Specific Integrated Circuits (ASICs) collectively known as the SmartSwitch Core.

The SmartSwitch Core can process data in two modes: as a traditional switch or as a Secure Fast Switch (SFS). When operating as a traditional switch, the Fast Packet Switch makes filtering/forwarding decisions based on Destination Address, with standard IEEE 802.1d learning. When operating in SFS mode, all filtering/forwarding decisions are based on a Destination Address-Source Address pair, and the associated receive/transmit port.

Canonical frames that enter the 9A426-02 Module via the backplane interface (FNB or INB) and are destined for the module’s front panel interface(s), are converted by the module’s ATM Network Interface Block (ANIB) into 53 byte ATM cells. The ANIB uses a separate set of ASICs to perform hardware-based packet to cell conversions. This conversion process is an integral part of the module’s ability to provide high-performance interconnections between legacy LANs and ATM attached networks.

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Contents SmartSwitch 9A426-02 User’s Guide Page Page FCC Notice Vcci NoticeDOC Notice Declaration of Conformity Page Contents CPU Chapter Lanview LEDs SpecificationsIntroduction Ietf Fddi MIB FeaturesLanview LEDs Getting Help Related ManualsModule’s Physical Layout Unpacking the Module9A426-02 Module’s two major circuit boards User-Accessible Components on the Module’s MotherboardLook-Up Engines Installing an Apim in the 9A426-02 Module Sram SIMMsAPIMs Removing the 9A426-02 Module’s ATM-Port Retaining Plate Unpacking an ApimATM-Port Retaining Plate Removing the ATM-Port Retaining Plate Inserting an Apim into the 9A426-02 ModuleAttaching an Apim to a 9A426-02 Module Attaching the 9A426-02 Module’s ATM-Port Retaining PlateUser-Accessible Components on the Module’s Daughterboard DIP Switch Switch Function Description Removing the Daughterboard from the Motherboard Securing SMB-1 Prom Installing the Module into the SmartSwitch 9000 Chassis Preparing and Installing the 9A426-02 Module 11. Installing the 9A426-02 Module 12. The Reset Switch Reset SwitchOperation Front Panel Backplane LAN Emulation System Management BusesSMB-1 Bus DC/DC Converter System Diagnostic ControllerINB Network Interface Block SMB-10 BusFddi Network Interface Block ATM Network Interface BlockSecureFast Virtual Networking I960 Core Lanview LEDs Status of the INB Receive LED is listed in Table Status of the FNB Receive LED is listed in Table Status of the ATM Transmit LED is listed in Table Status of the Apim Link LNK LED is listed in Table Lanview LEDs Technical Specifications PowerMemory Address Table SizeSafety ServiceStandards Weight DimensionsPhysical EnvironmentSpecifications
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