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A SOFTWARE UPGRADE UTILITY

The SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR has a back-up Software Upgrade Utility that allows you to:

■Download a new software image if the opera- tional image has been damaged. This feature should be used for emergency situations only!

■Download a new software image for new revi- sions.

The Software Upgrade Utility is also available through the Switch 2000 TR Main Menu under SOFTWARE UPGRADE. It is easier to access this util- ity through the Main menu, when it is available. Refer to "Upgrading Software" in Chapter 3 for more instructions.

Software Upgrade Utility Command Set

At the > prompt you can enter commands followed by a [Return]. The commands are not case-sensitive.

A (ip-address)

Sets the IP address of the Switch 2000 TR. Enter the IP address in dotted decimal format. For Example: 192.192.1.1

B

Starts the download.

B (address)

Starts the download and loads the software from the server with the IP address entered.

D (ip-address)

This appendix provides information on conﬁguring the Software Upgrade Utility:

■Software Upgrade Command Utility

Set—Keyboard commands for using the Software Upgrade Utility.

■Using the Software Upgrade Utility—Proce- dures for conﬁguring parameters. Downloads are initiated in-band or from another unit in stack using the high-speed cascade connection.

Sets the IP address of the default router. You must set this parameter if the software image is kept on a server beyond a router.

F (filename)

Speciﬁes the ﬁlename of the software image ﬁle. You must enter this value for a successful download. “UNIT# (1 through 8) is reserved for downloading from another unit in stack.

G

Re-starts the Switch 2000 TR without downloading a new software image. Use this command after using the com- mand R.

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Contents

Version Superstack II Switch 2000 TR User GuideFor civilian agencies For units of the Department of DefenseContents Setting UP for Management Configuring with the VT100 Interface Switch 2000 TR 3COM Corporation Limited Warranty Page About this Guide How to Use This GuideIntroduction ConventionsRelated Publications Icon Type DescriptionConvention Description About the SuperStack II Switch 2000 TR OverviewSystem Beneﬁts System Features Link Status Summary of FeaturesBootp Typical Applications of Token Ring SwitchingRing Segmentation 2Using Switch 2000 TR to Segment NetworkStatus and Activity LEDs LCD Status Display Front PanelRJ-45 Ports Front Panel LEDsLCD Display Buttons Rear Panel Optional Slide-In Modules Fddi Module Summary of ATM FeaturesToken Ring-in-Fast Ethernet TR-in-FE Module Summary of Fddi Module FeaturesBeneﬁts of Fddi Beneﬁts of TR-in-FESummary of TR-in-FE Module Features ATM Migrating to High-speed TechnologiesHigh-speed Cascade Connectors Token Ring Switching ConceptsWhy Token Ring Switching? Source Route Bridging SRTBridge Table Transparent Bridging TPSpanning Tree Source Route Transparent Bridging802.1d Spanning Tree IBM Spanning TreeForwarding Modes Congestion ControlAdvantages of Vlan VLANsGetting Started Important Safety InformationConsiderations for Placement Positioning the Switch 2000 TRPower Supply and Fuse Installing the Slide-in ModulesConﬁguration Guidelines Replacing the Fuse2Inserting a Slide-in Module into a Switch 2000 TR Rack Mounting Installing the Switch 2000 TRWall Mounting Stack MountingConnecting to the Serial Port Connecting Redundant Power SystemDevice Defaults Connecting a VT100 TerminalBridge Defaults Stack DefaultsNumber of Ports Bridge Type Bpdu Address C0-00-00-00-01-008CHAPTER 2 Getting Started Switch 2000 TR Management Options Setting UP for ManagementVT100 Management Interface Access mechanism Allows you to UsingVia the Serial Port Via an IP Network ConnectionConﬁguring Switch 2000 TR in Stack Head UnitCascade Connections IP Addresses Managing over the NetworkOperating IP in a Closed Network Obtaining Network AddressesManagement Prerequisites EuropeAsia Paciﬁc Source Routing Prerequisites Switch 2000 TR Management ConsolesVT100 Console Choice FieldEntry Field Key Board ShortcutsButton List BoxesDefault Users Default Name Password Access LevelCorrecting Text Entries VT100 Console Menu Map 4Switch 2000 TR VT100 Console Interface Menu MapMain Banner Setting Up the VT100 ConsoleSwitch 2000 TR Management Setup Fields Locally Admin AddressMAC Address Work Group ID Default RouterDevice IP Address Device SubNet MaskLCD Console Buttons LCD ConsoleEnter accepts Enter selection and moves to next menu LCD Console Menu MapRight Arrow moves to next digit Enter 802.1dIP Address Setup Setting Up the LCD ConsoleSetting Up Bootp Bootp StateBootp Requests Setting Up Bootp Auto Logout 13Switch 2000 TR Auto Logout ScreenUpgrading Software Ware UpgradeUpgrading Module Software Resetting the Switch 2000 TR VT100 Console ResetLCD Console Reset Power Cycle Reset Vlan Configuring with the VT100 Interface2Main Menu with Quick Setup Highlighted Quick SetupBridge Conﬁguration Setting Source Routing Transparent VT100Setting Transparent Bridging Setting Source Route BridgingSpanning Tree Parameters Spanning Tree FieldsSetting the Port Admin. State Setting Up PortsSetting Vlan ID Port ConﬁgurationSetting Port Personality Setting Port PrioritiesSetting Congestion Control Setting Forwarding Mode Setting Port SpeedSetting the Locally Admin. Address Dynamic Cut-Thru Threshold%Rising Threshold% Setting Broadcast Storm ControlFalling Threshold% Rising ActionPort Bridge Conﬁguration 8Switch 2000 TR Port Bridge Setup ScreenSetting Up the Stack Module ConﬁgurationStack Conﬁguration Vlan Conﬁguration Bootp ClientSpecifying a Backbone Port Assigning a Port to a VlanUnit Conﬁguration Setting Up the UnitAdministrative Conﬁguration Power On Self TestRoving Analysis 13TR Local Security Screen Setting Local SecurityDeleting Users Creating New UsersCommunity String-Enter a new community string Editing Users and Changing PasswordsAbout the Switch Database SDB Database EntriesDatabase Entry Methods 17TR Management Screen Switch Database ConﬁgurationAdding Entries to the Database Snmp Trap ConﬁgurationDeleting Entries from the Database Finding Entries in the DatabaseSerial Port Conﬁguration 19TR Trap Setup ScreenDCD Control Connection TypeDSR Control Flow Control21Switch 2000 TR Initialization Screen Initializing the Switch 2000 TRConfiguring with the LCD Console 2CHAPTER 5 Configuring with the LCD Console Viewing Link State Setting Port IDSetting Speed Setting Port StatePress Enter to conﬁrm the personality on the port Module Type ModuleLocating Statistics Monitoring the Switch 2000 TR2Unit Statistics Screen Unit Statistics3TR Port Statistics Screen Port Statistics4Sample TR Port Statistics Trafﬁc Screen Port Statistics TrafﬁcPort Statistics 5TR Stack Status Screen Stack Status6Status Screen Status7TR Fault Log Screen Fault Log8TR Remote Poll Screen Remote Polling PingSwitch 2000 TR Status Switch 2000 TRLCD Status StatusWhat are VLANs? Virtual LansHow VLANs Ease Change and Movement Beneﬁts of VLANsHow VLANs Control Broadcast Trafﬁc How VLANs Provide Extra SecurityVLANs and the Switch 2000 TR Default Vlan and Moving Ports From the Default VlanConnecting VLANs to a Router Using Non-routable Protocols Connecting Common VLANs Between Switch UnitsUsing Unique MAC Addresses Extending VLANs into an ATM NetworkVlan 6CHAPTER 7 Virtual Lans Software Upgrade Utility Software Upgrade Utility Command SetSoftware Upgrade Command Utility For Example Starting the Software Upgrade UtilityResetting to Factory Defaults Using the CommandsDownloading a New Software Image After the DownloadStatus Messages Screen Access Rights Access Rights TableScreen Accessible to Status Monitor Manager Security Fault Log Setup Null Modem Cable Serial Port Cable PIN-OUTSCabling for Module Options DB9 Female2APPENDIX C Serial Port Cable PIN-OUTS Troubleshooting Procedures TroubleshootingIf Power LED is Yellow You forget your password and cannot logIf port fails to join ring If server fails to attach to ports 1 throughPhysical Dimensions Speciﬁcations for Module Options 3Com Bulletin Board Service Online Technical ServicesAccess by Analog Modem Technical SupportAccess by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service408 654 2706 or 408 654 Country Telephone Number3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support from Your Network SupplierSupport from 3Com Returning Products for Repair Index Ping Page Virtual LAN Trunks. See VLTs Vlan Setup screen Hardware 3Com Corporation Limited Warranty