Cabletron Systems 2.2 , Using the BRIM Users Guide

Introduction

1-2 Using the BRIM User’s Guide

BRIM-E100

The Fast Ethernet BRIM has a user-conÞgurable Fast

Ethernet Port Interface Module (FEPIM) port that

provides either 100BASE-TX connectivity (via an RJ-45

interface) or 100BASE-FX connectivity (via an MMF

interface with an SC connector).

BRIM-F6

The FDDI Bridge/Router Interface Module is a

translational FDDI to Ethernet bridge, via media

conÞgurable Fiber Port Interface Module (FPIM)

connectors using MMF or SMF Þber, or UTP or STP

copper. The BRIM-F6 supports the IETF FDDI MIB and

dual homing. Its DAS attachment is ANSI-compliant.

BRIM-W6

The WAN Bridge/Router Interface Module supports

Synchronous, T1 and E1 connections. It carries PPP,

Frame Relay and X.25 protocols through its WAN Port

Interface Modules.

Using the BRIM User’s Guide

Each chapter in this guide describes one major functionality or a collection of

several smaller functionalities that the BRIM adds to the device. This guide

contains information about software functions which are accessed directly from

the device icon; for information about management functions which are accessed

via the SPECTRUM Element Manager platform, consult the

SPECTRUM Element

Manager UserÕs Guide

,

and

SPECTRUM Element Manager Tools Guide

,

and the

Remote Administration Tools UserÕs Guide

.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, provides a list of related documentation, describes

certain software conventions, and shows you how to contact Cabletron SystemsÕ

Global Call Center.

Chapter 2,

Bridging

, provides a comprehensive look at all management options

associated with the bridge portion of the device, including Bridge Performance

Graphs, Spanning Tree, and the Filtering and Special Filtering Databases.

Chapter 3,

FDDI Applications

, describes the FDDI management windows,

including ConÞguration, Connection Policy, Station List, and Performance.

Chapter 4,

WAN Applications

, describes the windows available for WAN Port

conÞguration, and the Synchronous Port Statistics window.

Chapter 5,

ATM ConÞguration

, describes how to conÞgure Permanent Virtual

Circuits (PVCs) for the ATM interface(s) available on the ATM BRIM.

NOTE

Cabletron Systems has discontinued manufacturing several BRIMs, including the

BRIM-WT1, the Cisco BRIM-W/E, the BRIM-A100, the BRIM-T6, the BRIM-FO, the

BRIM-FD1, the BRIM-FD2, and the BRIM-F5.

Contents

Main Page i Notice Virus Disclaimer ii Restricted Rights Notice iii Contents Chapter 2 Bridging Chapter 1 Introduction Contents iv v Contents Chapter 3 FDDI Applications Index Chapter 5 ATM Conguration Chapter 4 WAN Applications Page 1-1 Chapter 1 Using this guide; related manuals; management applications available for BRIMs; software Introduction conventions; getting help; contacting Cabletron Systems Global Call Center 1-2 Using the BRIM Users Guide Using the BRIM Users Guide Related Manuals 1-3 Related Manuals BRIM Management Applications 1-4 Software Conventions Software Conventions Using the Mouse Software Conventions 1-5 Left Mouse Button Right Mouse Button Common Device Window Fields Software Conventions 1-7 Using Window Buttons 1-8 Getting Help Getting Help Using On-line Help Accessing On-line Documentation Getting Help 1-9 Getting Help from the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center Page 2-1 Chapter 2 Bridging Bridging Basics About Transparent Bridging 2-2 Bridging Basics About Source Route Bridging Bridging Basics 2-3 About Source Route-Transparent Bridges 2-4 Bridging Basics About Source Route-Translational Bridges Viewing and Managing Bridging Interfaces 2-5 Viewing and Managing Bridging Interfaces 2-6 Viewing and Managing Bridging Interfaces The Bridge Status Window 2-7 The Bridge Status Window 2-8 The Bridge Status Window The Bridge Status Window 2-9 Accessing Bridge Status Window Options 2-10 The Bridge Status Window The Bridge Status Window 2-11 2-12 The Bridge Status Window The Bridge Status Window 2-13 2-14 Enabling and Disabling Bridging Enabling and Disabling Bridging Enabling and Disabling Individual Interfaces Enabling and Disabling All Installed Interfaces Bridge Statistics 2-15 Bridge Statistics Performance Graphs 2-16 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-17 2-18 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-19 2-20 Bridge Statistics Interface Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-21 2-22 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-23 CSMACD Statistics 2-24 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-25 PPP Link Statistics 2-26 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-27 2-28 Bridge Statistics Dot5 Errors Bridge Statistics 2-29 2-30 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-31 Source Route Statistics 2-32 Bridge Statistics Bridge Statistics 2-33 2-34 Spanning Tree Spanning Tree Spanning Tree 2-35 Bridge Level 2-36 Spanning Tree Spanning Tree 2-37 Bridge Port Level 2-38 Spanning Tree Spanning Tree 2-39 Conguring Spanning Tree 2-40 Spanning Tree Filtering Database 2-41 Filtering Database 2-42 Filtering Database Filtering Database 2-43 2-44 Filtering Database Filtering Database 2-45 Conguring the Filtering Database 2-46 Filtering Database Special Filter Databases 2-47 Special Filter Databases 2-48 Special Filter Databases Ethernet and Token Ring Special Filter Database Windows Special Filter Database Window 2-50 Special Filter Databases Special Filter Databases 2-51 Dening and Editing Filters in the Special Database 2-52 Special Filter Databases Changing the Receive Ports Changing the Port Filtering Action Special Filter Databases 2-53 Enabling and Disabling a Filter Saving a Set of Filters to a File 2-54 Interface Conguration or Interface Conguration Interface Conguration 2-55 Bridge Methods 2-56 Interface Conguration Setting the Bridge Method Protocol Transmission Methods Source Route Conguration 2-57 Source Route Conguration 2-58 Source Route Conguration Source Routing Information Source Route Conguration Source Route Conguration 2-59 2-60 Source Route Conguration Source Route Conguration 2-61 2-62 Using the Find Source Address Feature Making and Setting Changes Using the Find Source Address Feature Using the Port Source Addresses Window 2-63 Using the Port Source Addresses Window 2-64 Using the Port Source Addresses Window Setting the Aging Time Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows 2-65 Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows 2-66 Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows 2-67 2-68 Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows Using the Token Ring Bridge and Port Conguration Windows 2-69 2-70 Duplex Modes Duplex Modes Duplex Modes 2-71 2-72 Duplex Modes Ethernet Port Conguration Duplex Modes 2-73 Fast Ethernet Port Conguration 2-74 Duplex Modes Duplex Modes 2-75 2-76 Duplex Modes SONET Port Conguration 2-77 SONET Port Conguration SONET/SDH Conguration 2-78 SONET Port Conguration SONET Port Conguration 2-79 SONET/SDH Statistics 2-80 SONET Port Conguration Page 2-82 SONET Port Conguration SONET Port Conguration 2-83 2-84 SONET Port Conguration Conguring SmartTrunking 2-85 Conguring SmartTrunking 2-86 Conguring SmartTrunking Conguring SmartTrunking 2-87 2-88 Conguring Broadcast Suppression Conguring Broadcast Suppression Token Ring Bridge Mode 2-89 Token Ring Bridge Mode 2-90 Token Ring Bridge Mode Setting Token Ring Bridge Mode Setting Bridge Translation 2-91 Setting Bridge Translation 2-92 Setting Bridge Translation Enabling and Disabling Auto and Dual Translate Modes Setting Bridge Translation 2-93 Conguring Token Ring Packet Translation 2-94 Setting Bridge Translation The IBM Translation Table Setting Bridge Translation 2-95 2-96 Setting Bridge Translation The SNAP Translation Table Using the Novell Translation Window 2-97 Using the Novell Translation Window 2-98 Using the Novell Translation Window Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM 2-99 Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM Ethernet Port Physical View 2-100 Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM 2-101 Token Ring Port Physical View 2-102 Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM Using the Physical View Windows for the ETWMIM 2-103 Page 3-1 Chapter 3 FDDI Applications 3-2 Accessing the FDDI Menu Accessing the FDDI Menu The Conguration Window The Conguration Window 3-3 3-4 The Conguration Window Connection Policy Window 3-5 Connection Policy Window 3-6 Connection Policy Window Connection Policy Window 3-7 3-8 Station List Window Station List Window Station List Window 3-9 3-10 FDDI Performance Window FDDI Performance Window FDDI Performance Window 3-11 Setting the Time Interval Page 4-1 Chapter 4 WAN Applications Accessing the WAN Status Windows 4-2 Viewing WAN Interface Status Viewing WAN Interface Status Viewing WAN Interface Status 4-3 Conguring the Synchronous Connection 4-4 Viewing WAN Interface Status Viewing WAN Interface Status 4-5 Conguring T-1 Ports 4-6 Viewing WAN Interface Status Viewing WAN Interface Status 4-7 4-8 Viewing WAN Interface Status Viewing WAN Interface Status 4-9 4-10 Displaying the WAN Logical View Displaying the WAN Logical View Displaying the WAN Logical View 4-11 Changing WAN Logical Settings 4-12 Viewing the WAN Port Admin/Status Viewing the WAN Port Admin/Status Synchronous Admin/Status Viewing the WAN Port Admin/Status 4-13 T1 Admin/Status 4-14 Displaying Synchronous Port Statistics Displaying Synchronous Port Statistics Displaying Synchronous Port Statistics 4-15 Page Chapter 5 ATM Conguration Accessing the ATM Connections Window 5-2 Accessing the ATM Connections Window Conguring Connections 5-3 Conguring Connections 5-4 Conguring Connections Adding a New Connection Conguring Connections 5-5 Deleting a Connection Page Index-1 Index A B C Index-2 D E F Index-3 G H I L M P R S Index-5 T U V W X