Cabletron Systems 2200 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs, Standards Compatibility, Year 2000 Compliance

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Overview

1.1.15 Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs

Optional HSIMs and VHSIMs are available from Cabletron Systems for additional connectivity to various networking technologies. The HSIMs and VHSIMs available for the 2E253-49R are listed in the Release Notes shipped with the device.

1.1.16 Standards Compatibility

The 2E253-49R is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.1D, and 802.1Q standards. The 2E253-49R provides IEEE 802.1D Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) support to enhance the overall reliability of the network and protect against “loop” conditions. The

2E253-49R supports a wide variety of industry standard MIBs including RFC 1213 (MIB II), RFC 1757 (RMON), RFC 1493 (Bridge MIB), RFC 1354 (FIB MIB), and RFC 1190 (Path MTU Discovery). A full suite of Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs provide a wide array of statistical information to enhance troubleshooting. For information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems.

1.1.17 Year 2000 Compliance

The 2E253-49R has an internal clock that can maintain the current time and date beyond the year 1999.

1.1.18 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

LANVIEW diagnostic LEDs serve as an important troubleshooting aid by providing an easy way to observe the status of individual ports and overall network operations.

Introduction 1-7

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Contents 2E253-49R SmartSwitch Installation User’s Guide Page Page FCC Notice Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC Program License Agreement Page Page Page Cabletron Systems Limited Program License Agreement Viii Declaration of Conformity Page Contents Troubleshooting Figures Tables Using this Guide About This GuideStructure of this Guide Xvi Related DocumentsDocument Conventions Document ConventionsPage Overview IntroductionConnectivity Full Duplex Switched EthernetStandard/Full Duplex Auto-Negotiation Runtime IP Address DiscoverySmartTrunk Remote Monitoring Rmon Broadcast SuppressionPort/VLAN Redirect Functions Flow Control Traffic Rate LimitingManagement Garp Switch OperationSwitching Options 12 802.1 Port PriorityYear 2000 Compliance Lanview Diagnostic LEDsOptional HSIMs and VHSIMs Standards CompatibilityFTP Getting Help10BASE-T Network Network RequirementsPage Installation Unpacking the Device Installing OptionsTabletop or Shelf Installation Installing the DeviceGuidelines for the Rackmount Installation Rackmount InstallationAttaching the Strain-Relief Bracket Rack Mounting the 2E253-49R Installing the Device in a Rack Connecting PowerRedundant Primary AC outlets are On separate circuits Connecting to the NetworkConnection Using the RJ21 Angle Adapter Completing the Installation Using Lanview TroubleshootingPWR No link Is enabled and there is a OFF Troubleshooting Checklist2E253, 2H252, 2H253, and 2H258 Local Reset Button Using the Reset ButtonPage Device Specifications SpecificationsPhysical Properties Electrical Specifications Environmental RequirementsINPUT/OUTPUT Ports Regulatory Compliance COM Port Pinout AssignmentsPage Required Tools Optional Installations Mode Switch Bank SettingsRemoving the Chassis Cover To remove the chassis cover, proceed as follows Screws Chassis Cover Front Panel Switch 6 Forced BootP Setting the Mode SwitchesSimm Upgrade Locating SIMMs Figure B-3shows the location of the Dram Simm connectorSimm Installing the Dram SimmFigure B-5 Hsim and Vhsim Connector Locations Installing Optional Hsim or Vhsim Interface ModulesPage Numerics IndexIndex-2