I/O Module Configuration 5-5

Setting Port Personality

Ports 1 through 4 can each be configured as either
“Hub Port” or “Adapter Port.” The Adapter mode is
the default for these ports. Ports 5 through 12 can
only be set as “Adapter Port.” Refer to “SuperStack II
Switch 2000 TR Front Panel RJ-45 Ports in Chapter 1
for more information.
From the Switch 2000 TR>Unit Id # LCD banner, pro-
ceed as follows:
1Press [Enter].
Switch 2000 TR >Unit appears.
2Press [Down Arrow] until Switch 2000 TR >Port
appears.
3Press [Enter].
4Press [Down Arrow] until Port # >Personality appears.
5Press [Enter].
6Press [Down Arrow] to select the state. Choices on
ports 1 through 4 only:
■Adapter—Ports on the Switch 2000 TR are
designed to act as adapters and therefore, attempt
to join a ring according to Token Ring specifica-
tions. In this mode the Switch 2000 TR must be
connected to a Token Ring hub or MAU.
■Hub—The Switch 2000 TR can also act like a
Token Ring hub port and provides a direct station
attachment on ports 1 through 4. This feature is
especially useful for direct attachment of servers.
NOTE: Ports 5 through 12 are permanent Adapter
ports and cannot be changed. If you try to change the
personality of ports 5 through 12, you will be warned
that your selection is invalid.
7Press [Enter] to confirm the personality on the port.
I/O Module Configuration
The console provides a quick method for viewing
information regarding the FDDI, ATM, and TR-in-FE
optional modules. Refer to Chapter 3 for more infor-
mation on navigating the LCD console.
You can display the following using the LCD console:
■Module Type
■Module State
■Hardware Version #
■Software Version #
■Boot Software Version #
To view I/O module status, proceed as follows from
the top LCD menu, which displays the Switch 2000
TR banner. See Figure 5-2.