VHSIM2-A6DPUser’s GuideVHSIM2-A6DPAPIM 1 APIM 2APIM-21RSTSLNKAPIM-21RSTSLNK9032825-02
viii Contents3.2 Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen...3-83.3 ATM Connections Screen ...
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen3-66 Local ManagementSAVE (Command)Used to save all changes to memory.PREV (Command)Used to open the previous screen of di
LANVIEW LEDs 4-14LANVIEW LEDsThis chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor VHSIM2-A6DP status and diagnose VHSIM2-A6DP problems. Figu
VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs4-2 LANVIEW LEDsTable 4-1 VHSIM2-A6DP LEDsLED Color DefinitionOff None No activity.TX(Transmit)Green (Flashing)Cells being transmitte
VHSIM2-A6DP Specifications A-1AVHSIM2-A6DP SpecificationsThis Appendix describes environmental specifications and safety requirements for the VHSIM2-A
APIM and VAPIM Specifications B-1BAPIM and VAPIM SpecificationsThis appendix provides specifications for Enterasys Networks APIMs and VAPIMs.B.1 APIM-
APIM-29 SpecificationsB-2 APIM and VAPIM SpecificationsB.2 APIM-29 SPECIFICATIONSFigure B-2 APIM-29Physical Interface: OC3Media Type: Single Mode Fibe
APIM-29LR SpecificationsAPIM and VAPIM Specifications B-3B.3 APIM-29LR SPECIFICATIONSFigure B-3 APIM-29LRPhysical Interface: OC3Media Type: Single Mod
APIM-22 SpecificationsB-4 APIM and VAPIM SpecificationsB.4 APIM-22 SPECIFICATIONSThe APIM-22R is considered an ATM User Device and therefore has a dif
APIM-67 SpecificationsAPIM and VAPIM Specifications B-5B.5 APIM-67 SPECIFICATIONSThe APIM-67 conforms to the electrical characteristics specified by A
Contents ix3.17 Signalling Screen ... 3-573.17.1 Changing the U
APIM-67 SpecificationsB-6 APIM and VAPIM SpecificationsFigure B-5 APIM-67R Default Jumper SettingsFigure B-6 APIM-672825_32APIM-67RSTSLNKRECEIVE CHANN
VAPIM-31 SpecificationsAPIM and VAPIM Specifications B-7B.6 VAPIM-31 SPECIFICATIONSFigure B-7 VAPIM-31Physical Interface: OC12Media Type: Multimode Fi
VAPIM-39 SpecificationsB-8 APIM and VAPIM SpecificationsB.7 VAPIM-39 SPECIFICATIONSFigure B-8 VAPIM-39Physical Interface: OC12Media Type: Single Mode
VAPIM-39LR SpecificationsAPIM and VAPIM Specifications B-9B.8 VAPIM-39LR SPECIFICATIONSFigure B-9 VAPIM-39LRPhysical Interface: OC12Media Type: Single
Index-1IndexAAdd/Delete Entry Screen 3-21creating PVCs 3-22deleting PVCs 3-23encapsulation type 3-22modifying PVCs 3-23VCI 3-21VPI 3-21APIM Redundancy
IndexIndex-2KKeyboard conventions 3-5LLEC Administration Screen 3-40configuring LECs automatically 3-44deleting LECs 3-48enabling/disabling LECs 3-44m
IndexIndex-3BUS multicast send VCC 3-51LEC ATM addr 3-50LECS ATM addr 3-50LECS configuration direct VCC 3-51LES ATM addr 3-50LES control direct VCC 3-
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xiiiAbout This GuideWelcome to the Enterasys Networks VHSIM2-A6DP User’s Guide. This manual provides the following information:• Describes VHSIM2-A6DP
Related ManualsxivChapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the VHSIM2-A6DP LEDs to monitor VHSIM performance and status.Appendix A, VHSIM2-A6DP S
Related ManualsxvDOCUMENT CONVENTIONSThe following conventions are used throughout this document:NOTE: Calls the reader’s attention to any item of inf
Related Manualsxvix A lowercase italic x indicates the generic use of a letter (e.g., xxx indicates any combination of three alphabetic characters).n
Introduction 1-11IntroductionThis chapter provides a brief overview of the VHSIM2-A6DP and provides information on obtaining additional help from Ent
Overview1-2 Introduction1.1.1 ATM Port Interface Modules (APIMs and VAPIMs)The VHSIM2-A6DP supports two Enterasys Networks APIMs for ATM connectivity
Getting Help Introduction 1-31.2 GETTING HELPFor additional support related to the product or this document, contact Enterasys Networks using one of t
Installation 2-12InstallationThis chapter contains instructions for the following tasks:• Unpacking the VHSIM2-A6DP (Section 2.1)• Installing APIMs (
Installing APIMs2-2 Installation2.2 INSTALLING APIMsTo install an APIM into the VHSIM2-A6DP, proceed as follows:1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap
Installing APIMs Installation 2-3Figure 2-1 Removing the APIM CoverplateAPIMCoverplate2825_02VHSIM2-A6DPAPIM 1 APIM 2FaceplateScrewsStandoffScrews
Installing APIMs2-4 Installation4. Align the APIM connector with the VHSIM2-A6DP connector pins as shown in Figure 2-2.Figure 2-2 Installing an APIMC
Installing VAPIMs Installation 2-55. Press down firmly on the APIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the APIM sits flush on
Installing VAPIMs2-6 InstallationFigure 2-3 Removing the APIM CoverplateAPIMCoverplate2825_02VHSIM2-A6DPAPIM 1 APIM 2FaceplateScrewsStandoffScrews
Installing VAPIMs Installation 2-74. Align the VAPIM connectors into the VHSIM2-A6DP connectors as shown in Figure 2-4.Figure 2-4 Installing a VAPIMCA
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Installing a VHSIM2-8 Installation5. Press down firmly on the VAPIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector. Ensure the VAPIM sits flush
Installing a VHSIM Installation 2-9Figure 2-5 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate2825_06Host DeviceVHSIM2CoverplateStandoffScrewsFaceplateMountingScrews
Installing a VHSIM2-10 InstallationPlace the VHSIM behind the module faceplate. See Figure 2-6.Figure 2-6 Installing the VHSIM2-A6DP7. Align the conn
Installing a VHSIM Installation 2-118. Press down firmly on the back of the VHSIM2-A6DP until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes.9. S
Installing a VHSIM2-12 Installation7. Place the VHSIM2-A6DP behind the device faceplate as shown back in Figure 2-6.8. Insert the connectors of the V
Local Management 3-13Local ManagementThis chapter explains how to perform the following tasks:• How to view current ATM connections. • Configure Perm
Using Local Management Screens3-2 Local ManagementThe following must be completed before configuring the VHSIM2-A6DP through Local Management:• Insta
Using Local Management Screens Local Management 3-3Figure 3-1 Example of a Local Management ScreenThe following list explains each of the Local Manage
Using Local Management Screens3-4 Local ManagementTable 3-1 describes the most common event messages. Event messages related to specific Local Manage
Using Local Management Screens Local Management 3-53.1.2 Local Management Keyboard ConventionsAll key names appear in this manual as capital letters.
iiFCC NOTICEThis device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause ha
Using Local Management Screens3-6 Local Management3.1.3 Navigating Local Management ScreensThe VHSIM2-A6DP Local Management application consists of a
Using Local Management Screens Local Management 3-73.1.3.2 Exiting Local Management ScreensThere are two ways to exit Local Management (LM).Using the
Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen3-8 Local Management3.2 ACCESSING THE VHSIM2-A6DP ATM SCREENTo access the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM screen in a standalone
Accessing the VHSIM2-A6DP ATM Screen Local Management 3-9PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATIONThis menu item displays the Physical Port Configuration Menu scree
ATM Connections Screen3-10 Local Management3.3 ATM CONNECTIONS SCREENThe ATM Connections screen allows the user to open the ATM Connections Setup scr
ATM Connection Setup Screen Local Management 3-11CONNECTIONS BY VIRTUAL INTERFACEThis menu item, when selected, opens the ATM Connection Setup by Virt
ATM Connection Setup Screen3-12 Local ManagementThe following list explains each of the ATM Connection Setup screen fields:Total Bandwidth Available
ATM Connection Setup Screen Local Management 3-13• LLC Encapsulated - Logical Link Control for Bridged Protocols as defined by the IETF RFC 1483. This
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments3-14 Local Management3.5 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT PVC PRIORITY ASSIGNMENTSThe Traffic Management PVC Priority As
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Local Management 3-15PVC Vport (Modifiable)Automatically displays the next available PVC Vport (Virtual Po
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Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments3-16 Local ManagementVPI (Modifiable)Used to enter the Virtual Path Identifier of the PVC. The available c
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Local Management 3-173.5.1 Adding Traffic Management PVC Priority AssignmentsTo add an entry to the PVC Pr
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments3-18 Local Management6. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field. Use the numeric keys to enter a VCI
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Local Management 3-193.5.2 Modifying an Entry (Vport)To modify an existing entry (Vport), perform the foll
Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments3-20 Local Management3.5.4 Traffic Management PVC Priority Assignments Screen ExampleFigure 3-7 Example Tr
Add/Delete Entry Screen Local Management 3-213.6 ADD/DELETE ENTRY SCREENThe Add/Delete Entry screen is used to create, modify, or delete PVCs.To acces
Add/Delete Entry Screen3-22 Local ManagementAAL Type (Read-Only)Displays the ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL) being used by the PVC. The VHSIM2-A6DP uses A
Add/Delete Entry Screen Local Management 3-232. Use the arrow keys to highlight the VCI field and enter a VCI value from 32 to 4095.3. Use the arrow k
ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen3-24 Local Management3.7 ATM CONNECTION SETUP BY VIRTUAL INTERFACE SCREENThe ATM Connection Setup by
ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen Local Management 3-25Virtual Interface # (Selectable)Displays the virtual interface number that this
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ATM Connection Setup By Virtual Interface Screen3-26 Local ManagementIndex (Read-Only)Displays the traffic index assigned to each specific PVC.NEXT (
Physical Port Configuration Menu Screen Local Management 3-273.8 PHYSICAL PORT CONFIGURATION MENU SCREENThe Physical Port Configuration Menu screen co
Port Framer Configuration Screen3-28 Local Management3.9 PORT FRAMER CONFIGURATION SCREENThe Port Framer Configuration screen is used to enable or di
Port Framer Configuration Screen Local Management 3-29ATM Port Type (Read-Only)Displays the type of APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP. This field disp
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen3-30 Local Management3.9.1 Configuring an APIMTo configure an APIM to use custom settings, perform the follow
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen Local Management 3-31• Reset all configurations in the ATM Port Redundancy Configuration screen to their fact
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen3-32 Local ManagementPrimary Port (Modifiable)Used to determine which APIM installed in the VHSIM2-A6DP will
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen Local Management 3-33TEST PORTS NOW (Command)Used to instruct the VHSIM2-A6DP to perform an APIM redundancy t
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen3-34 Local Management3.10.3 Setting the Active PortTo set the Active port, perform the following steps:1. Use
ATM Port Redundancy Configuration Screen Local Management 3-353. Use the arrow keys to highlight the SAVE command at the bottom of the screen and pres
vSAFETY INFORMATIONCLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERSTHE APIM-29, APIM-29LR, VAPIM-39, AND VAPIM-39LR ARE ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULES THAT USE CLASS 1 LASER TR
LAN Emulation Clients Screen3-36 Local Management3.10.8 Using the TEST PORTS NOW CommandTo force the VHSIM2-A6DP to perform a redundancy test immedia
LAN Emulation Clients Screen Local Management 3-37Figure 3-13 LAN Emulation Clients Screens MenuThe following list explains each of the menu items on
LEC Table Screen3-38 Local ManagementLEC TRANSMIT QUEUESThis menu item opens the Traffic Management LEC Priority Queues screen. This screen is used t
LEC Table Screen Local Management 3-39Port (Read-Only)Displays the application port number this has LEC has been dynamically assigned.Index (Read-Only
LEC Administration Screen3-40 Local Management•Join-During the Join phase, the LEC establishes a Control Direct VCC with the LES. After this connecti
LEC Administration Screen Local Management 3-41Configure LEC (Toggle)Used to specify if the LEC is configured manually by the user, or automatically b
LEC Administration Screen3-42 Local ManagementLES ATM Address (Modifiable)The address of the LAN Emulation Server with which the LEC registers. If th
LEC Administration Screen Local Management 3-43Topology Change Frames (Toggle)This field toggles between Disable and Enable, with a default value of D
LEC Administration Screen3-44 Local Management3.13.1 Changing the LEC Status of an Existing LECTo change the LEC Status, perform the following steps:
LEC Administration Screen Local Management 3-456. Use the arrow keys to highlight the ELAN Name field. Enter a name for the ELAN that is no more than
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LEC Administration Screen3-46 Local Management3. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (1.0 or 2.0) until the desired LANE version displa
LEC Administration Screen Local Management 3-473.13.4 Modifying an Existing LECTo modify a LEC that has already been created, perform the following st
LEC Properties Screen3-48 Local Managementh. Press the SPACE bar to toggle between the options (Enable or Disable) until the desired option displays.
LEC Properties Screen Local Management 3-49Figure 3-16 LEC Properties ScreenThe following list explains each of the LEC Properties screen fields:LEC I
LEC Properties Screen3-50 Local ManagementLEC STATE (Read-Only)Displays the current state that the LEC is in. The possible states are as follows:•Ini
LEC Properties Screen Local Management 3-51LECS Configuration Direct VCC (Read-Only)Displays the VPI and VCI of the Configuration Direct Virtual Chann
LEC ARP Cache Screen3-52 Local Management3.15 LEC ARP CACHE SCREENThe LEC ARP Cache screen is used to view the ATM address, VPI and VCI used to commu
LEC ARP Cache Screen Local Management 3-53Search By (Selectable)Used to step through the following options: • ALL ADDR (all addresses)• VPI, VCI (VPI/
LEC Priority Queues Screen3-54 Local ManagementSEARCH (Command)Performs a search of the LEC ARP Cache based on the search term specified in the ADDR
LEC Priority Queues Screen Local Management 3-55Figure 3-18 Traffic Managment LEC Priority Queues ScreenThe following list explains each of the Traffi
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LEC Priority Queues Screen3-56 Local ManagementProfile Index (Selectable)Displays the index number next to the virtual queue to which it can be assig
Signalling Screen Local Management 3-573.17 SIGNALLING SCREENThe Signalling screen is used to set the parameters for all SVCs, to view the Integrated
Signalling Screen3-58 Local ManagementILMI Physical ATM Address (Read-Only)For the VHSIM2-A6DP to support SVCs this must be a read-only field that di
Signalling Screen Local Management 3-593.17.1 Changing the UNI VersionTo change the UNI Version perform the following steps:1. Use the arrow keys to h
Signalling Screen3-60 Local Management3.17.3 Changing the UNI StatusTo change the UNI status from the default state of Enabled, perform the following
Traffic Management Screen Local Management 3-613.18 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT SCREENThe Traffic Management screen is used to set up profile index traffic des
Traffic Management Screen3-62 Local ManagementTraffic Category (Selectable)Used to choose the traffic category for the selected name. UBR (Unspecifie
Traffic Management Screen Local Management 3-633.18.1 Setting up a Descriptor ProfileTo set up a descriptor profile, perform the following steps:1. Us
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen3-64 Local Management3.19 DISCOVERY ELAN SETUP SCREENThe ATM Discovery ELAN Setup screen is displayed only when the host d
Discovery ELAN Setup Screen Local Management 3-65Figure 3-21 ATM Discovery ELAN Setup ScreenThe following definitions describe each of the ATM Discove
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