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1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-A6DP. The following list provides an overview of each section of this manual:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, describes HSIM-A6DP features and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs) into the HSIM-A6DP. This chapter also explains how to install an HSIM-A6DP into an interface module or a standalone hub.

Chapter 3, Local Management, describes how to use the HSIM-A6DP Local Management screens to conﬁgure the HSIM-A6DP for connection to an ATM network.

Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the HSIM-A6DP LEDs to monitor HSIM performance and status.

Appendix A, APIM Speciﬁcations, describes speciﬁcations and features for each of the APIMs available for the HSIM-A6DP.

1.2DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

NOTE

Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance.

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CAUTION

Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment.

Electrical Hazard Warning symbol. Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard.

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Cabletron Systems HSIM-A6DP manual Using This Manual, Document Conventions

Contents

APIM HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideAPIM HSIM-A6DPPage HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform installation proceduresFCC NOTICE CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT DOC NOTICEVCCI NOTICE HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideUNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITYCABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideLASER RADIATION AND CONNECTORS SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERSSAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideApplication of Council Directives 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITYHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Manufacturer’s Name Cabletron Systems, IncHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide CHAPTER CONTENTSINSTALLATION INTRODUCTIONHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Contentsviii CHAPTER ContentsAPIM SPECIFICATIONS LANVIEW LEDsContents HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideCHAPTER INTRODUCTION 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL 1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONSLANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs 1.4 FEATURES1.3 OVERVIEW ATM Port Interface Modules APIMsCabletron Systems ATM Technology Guide 1.5 SPECIFICATIONS1.6 RELATED MANUALS 1.7 GETTING HELP Chapter 1 Introduction HSIM-A6DP User’s GuideCHAPTER INSTALLATION 2.1 UNPACKING THE HSIM2.2 INSTALLING APIMs 6. Secure the APIM with the three screws saved in Step 2.3 INSTALLING AN HSIM 2.3.1 Installing an HSIM in an Interface ModuleFigure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Coverplate Installing an HSIMHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Standoff Screws Coverplate Faceplate Mounting Screws7. Place the HSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2.3.2 Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub In Step 9 ensure that the standoffs on the hub align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM to prevent bending the pins CHAPTER LOCAL MANAGEMENT HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KEYBOARD CONVENTIONSChapter 3 Local Management Table 3-1 Keyboard Conventions3.2.2 Exiting Local Management Screens 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANAGEMENT SCREENS3.2.1 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items 5. Press ENTER. The Password screen displays and the session ends 3.3 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT CONNECTIONS 3.4 THE HSIM-A6DP ATM SCREENSIGNALLING APIM REDUNDANCY3.5 THE ATM CONNECTIONS SCREEN 3.5.1 ATM Connections Screen Fields 3.6 THE ATM CONNECTION SETUP SCREEN 3.6.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields ADD/DELETE Command PREVIOUS CommandNEXT Command Encapsulation Type Read-Only3.7 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN 3.7.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen FieldsEncapsulation Type Toggle 3.7.2 Adding an Entry PVCADD/MODIFY Command 3.7.3 Modifying an Entry PVC 3.7.4 Deleting an Entry PVC3.8 THE ATM REDUNDANCY CONFIGURATION SCREEN Figure 3-6 The ATM Redundancy Conﬁguration Screen3.8.1 ATM Redundancy Conﬁguration Screen Fields Revert to Primary port Toggle Active Port Read-OnlyActivation of redundant port Toggle Periodic test status Toggle3.8.4 Setting the Active Port 3.8.2 Setting the Redundancy Status3.8.3 Setting the Primary Port TEST PORTS NOW Command3.8.5 Setting the Activation of Redundant Port Field 3.8.6 Setting the Revert to Primary Port Field3.8.7 Setting the Periodic Test Status Field 3.8.8 Setting the Periodic Test Time3.8.9 Using the TEST PORTS NOW Command 3.8.10 Using the RESET TO FACTORY DEFAULTS Command3.9 THE ATM LEC SCREEN LEC TABLE 3.9.1 ATM LEC Screen FieldsLEC ADMINISTRATION LEC PROPERTIES3.10 THE ATM LEC TABLE SCREEN 3.10.1 ATM LEC Table Screen Fields operational - The LEC is now fully conﬁgured, and is switching trafﬁc 3.11 THE LEC ADMINISTRATION SCREEN Conﬁgure LEC Toggle 3.11.1 LEC Administration Screen FieldsLEC Status Read-Only MAX MTU Size ToggleThis command adds the LEC to the HSIM-A6DP LEC Index 3.11.2 Changing the LEC Status MODIFY MODE Only 3.11.3 Conﬁguring the LEC Automatically CREATE MODE Only3.11.4 Conﬁguring the LEC Manually CREATE MODE Only 3.11.5 Modifying an Existing LEC 3.11.6 Deleting an Existing LEC 3.12 THE ELAN PROPERTIES SCREEN 3.12.1 ELAN Properties Screen FieldsThis ﬁeld displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs BUS ATM ADDR Read-Only LECS ATM ADDR Read-OnlyLES ATM ADDR Read-Only LECS Conﬁguration Direct VCC Read-Only3.13 THE LEC ARP CACHE SCREEN 3.13.1 LEC ARP CACHE Screen Fields This command opens the next series of MAC/ATM Address pairs. To access the next series of address pairs, highlight the NEXT command by using the arrow keys and pressing ENTER. The next series of MAC/ATM address pairs displays 3.14 THE LEC ARP CACHE SEARCH SCREEN Figure 3-12 The LEC ARP Cache Search Screen3.14.1 LEC ARP Cache Search Screen Fields 3.14.2 Performing a SearchWhen the search is completed, the following information displays This ﬁeld displays the name of the ELAN to which this LEC belongs 3.15 THE SIGNALLING SCREEN 3.15.1 Signaling Screen Fields RESTART ILMI Command 3.15.2 Changing the ILMI StatusRESTART UNI Command UNI Q93b Status Read-Only3.15.3 Disabling the ILMI Status 3.15.6 Restarting the ILMI 3.15.4 Changing the UNI Status3.15.5 Restarting UNI 3.15.7 Setting the UNI Version 3.16 THE DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREEN Figure 3-15 The ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen3.16.1 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Fields The default ELAN does not have a name assigned to itselfPREV 3.16.2 Assigning the HSIM-A6DP to a discovery ELANSAVE NEXT3. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Status field 3.17 USING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATURE 3.18 ENABLING THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE FEATUREFigure 3-16 The ATM Connection Screen Do not perform the following steps unless the Bandwidth 3.19 CREATING PVCS WITH THE BANDWIDTH ALLOCATION MODE ENABLED Figure 3-18 The ATM Connection Setup Screen3.19.1 ATM Connection Setup Screen Fields This ﬁeld displays the total amount of bandwidth assigned to this PVC IF Modiﬁable 3.20 THE ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREEN3.20.1 Add/Delete Entry Screen Fields Encapsulation Type Toggle ADD/MODIFY CommandThe Add/Delete Entry Screen Total Bandwidth On Interface Read-Only3.20.2 Adding an Entry PVC 3.20.3 Modifying an Entry PVC 3.20.4 Deleting an Entry PVC CHAPTER LANVIEW LEDs 4.1 HSIM-A6DP LEDsTable 4-1 HSIM LEDs Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDsHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide ColorAPPENDIX A APIM SPECIFICATIONS A.1 APIM-11 SPECIFICATIONSA.2 APIM-21 SPECIFICATIONS The APIM-29 A.3 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONSFigure A-3 A.4 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONS A.5 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONS Receive +A.6 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONS The APIM-67R does not use Cell Payload ScramblingHSIM-A6DP User’s Guide Figure A-6 APIM-67R Default Jumper SettingsAPIM-67 Speciﬁcations Figure A-7 The APIM-67Appendix A APIM Speciﬁcations HSIM-A6DP User’s Guide