Transition Networks BFFG1XXX-1XX Bedienungsanleitung

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Transition Networks Table of contents Section I: ..................................................................................................................................................................1 Product Description .....................................................................................................................[...]

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Transition Networks Caution and warnings Definitions Cautions indicate that there is the possi bility of poor equipm ent performance or damage to the equipment. The symbol below identifies cautions Warnings indicate that there is th e possibility of injury to person. Cautions and Warnings appear here and may appear throughout thi s manual where app[...]

Transition Networks Section I: Product Description In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page General description 2 Product features 3 Management methods 4 Hardware description 5 FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit m odels 13 Redundant SFBRM1040-140 m odels 15 24-Hour Technical Su pport: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952 -941-76[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks General description Design and configuration The FBRM and BFFG Devices are designed as standalone models, and also as slide- in Devices for the Point System chassis. These Devices can be managed through SNMP via the Focal Point software (free) , Web-based management, Local SNMP, and USB[...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Product features Supported features The following is a list of the major FBRM and BFFG Device supported features: • Remote Management via OAM (IEEE 802.3ah) and IP-based m anagement • AutoCross • Transparent Link pass-through with automatic link restoration • Far end fault detecti[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Management methods Management The FBRM and BFFG Devices support th e following management methods: • USB CLI (Command Line Interface) • Telnet • MMU (Management Module Unit) chassis web-based • IP-based (web-based directly to the Device) USB USB management requires a direct conn[...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description Front panel CFBRM The front panel of the CFBRM10xx-1xx Devices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) One RJ-45 auto-sensing of 10Base or 10/100Base-TX UTP connections • RJ-45 port (two) One 100Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST co[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel CFBRM The front panel of the CFBRM 1040-140 Devices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) 100Base-FX SFP port • Link/Active 10/100 Base-T copper port • Speed • Duplex (one) One USB • USB (one) Figure [...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel CFBRM Gbit The front panel of the CFBRM13xx-1xx Devices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) One 100 Base-T • Fiber-Port Link (one) One 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link [...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel CBFFG Gbit The front panel of the CBFFG10xx-1xx De vices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) 1000Base-SX/LX/BX fiber SC port • Link/Active 10/100/1000Base-T copper port • Speed • Duplex (one) One USB [...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel CBFFG Gbit The front panel of the CBFFG1040-1xx De vices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) 1000Base SFP port • Link/Active 10/100/1000Base-T copper port • Speed • Duplex (one) One USB • USB (one) US[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Front panel CBFFG Gbit The front panel of the CBFFG13xx-1xx De vices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) Two 1000Base-FX/LX/BX fiber either SC or ST connectors • Fiber-Port Link (two) • Duplex (one) One USB • USB[...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Hardware description, continued Front panel SFBRM The front panel of the SFBRM1040-140 redundant Devices has the following ports and LEDs: Ports Front Panel LEDs • Power (one) 1000Base SX/LX SFP ports (2 and 3) • Link/Active • Duplex 10/100/1000Base-T copper port (1) • Speed • D[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Hardware description, continued Rear panel (standalone) On the standalone SFBRM and SBFFG Devi ces only, the rear panel consists of a power-barrel connector for connecting powe r via a power adaptor. See Figure 8. Figure 8: SFBRM/SBFFG 1xxx-1xx Device Real Panel (Standalone Only) Note: [...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to -fiber gigabit models Gigabit (Gbit) models The FBRM100Base-FX-to-1000Base-X and the BFFG 1000Base-X-to-1000Base-X are the Gbit versions of the IEEE 802.3ah managed Devices. The BFFG models link Gbit fiber connections; the FBRM models convert 100Base-Fx 100 Mbit[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG13xx-1xx fiber-to-fiber gigabit models, continued Connectivity The different versions of the FBRM a nd BFFG can be connected and set up to manage a remote peer completely. In a mixed setup with other FBRM or BFFG Devices, consider the connectivity scenarios in Figure 9, and the[...]

Transition Networks Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product Description Redundant SFBRM1040-140 models Redundant models These SFBRM SFP Devices support fiber redunda ncy. They have two (2) fiber SFP ports and one (1) copper port. When you ta g the fiber ports as primary and secondary with redundancy enabled, any fault on the primary port results in the second[...]

Section I: FBRM/BFFG Product De sc ription Transition Networks Redundant SFBRM1040-140 models, continued 3-port switch mode In this mode, the Device acts as a 3-port switch with the fiber port connected to 2 remote Devices. See Figure 11. Figure 11: 3-Port Switch Mode Note: In 3-port switch mode: • Only one OAM session can be active at anytime. ?[...]

Transition Networks Section II: Hardware Installation Introduction This section describes how to install th e CFBRM and CBFFG Devices into a Point System chassis with a remotely managed SFBRM or CFBRM standalone Device. Also, shows how to install two SFBRM Devices or two SBFFG standalone Devices on a network, one as a local Device and the other as [...]

Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing CFBRM/CBFFG Devices into point system chassis IMPORTANT The CFBRM/CBFFG Device product family IS NOT compatible with the CPSMM- 200 and CPSMM-210 MGMT modules when used in a cascaded application. The CFBRM/CBFFG can be installed in the “master” chassis with the CPSMM-200[...]

Transition Networks Se ction ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Installing SFBRM/SBFFG standalone models Standalone installation Figure 13 shows a typical installation involving two (2) SFBRM/SBFFG standalone Devices on a network. Figure 13: Installation with Two SFBRM/SBFFG Standalone Devices Note: With the local active standalone Device connecte[...]

Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Installing fiber and copper cables Warning Use of controls, any adjustments, or the performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure. Visible and invisible laser radiation when open: DO NOT stare into the laser- light beam or view t[...]

Transition Networks Se ction ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Installing fiber and copper cables, continued Caution Copper based media ports, e.g., Twisted Pair (TP) Ethernet, USB, RS232, RS422, RS485, DS1, DS3, Video Coax, etc. are intended to be connected to intra-building (inside building) link segments that are not subject to lightening tran[...]

Section ll: FBRM/BFFG Hardware Installation Transition Networks Connecting power (standalone models) Chassis powers slide-in Device Transition Networks’ Point System ch assis powers the CFBRM/CBFFG chassis Devices. Adapter powers standalone Use an AC power adaptor to power the SFBRM/SBFFG standalone Device. To connect power to the Device, do the [...]

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Transition Networks Section III: USB Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Introduction This section shows how to install the USB driver and configure COM ports. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Installing USB driver 25 Configuring COM ports 29 24-Hour Technical Su pport: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952 -941-7600 24[...]

Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver USB driver The driver installation instructions are for Windows XP only. Installing the USB driver using Windows 2000 is similar, but not necessarily identical to the following Windows XP driver-installation procedure. Note: The following USB [...]

Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installa tion & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Installing USB driver (continued) Step Action 4. Click the NEXT button to launch the “installation options” dialog box. 5. Select RADIO button “Install from a list or specific location (Advanced) ” as shown in Figure 18.[...]

Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Installing USB driver, continued Step Action 7. Use the BROWSE button to locate the USB driver, as shown in Figure 20. Figure 20: Driver Location 8. Click the NEXT button to start installing the driver and the driver-install screen will appear as XP copies the Devi[...]

Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installa tion & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Installing USB driver, continued Step Action 9. After the driver installation is succes sful, the “finished installing” dialog box will appear, as shown in Figure 22. Figure 22: Finish Installing Driver Dialog Box 10. Click the FINISH button and a “f ound[...]

Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Configuring COM port Getting COM port number You need the COM port number to configure the terminal emulator. To get the COM port number, do the following: Step Action 1. On the desktop, right click on the “my computer” icon and select “Device manager” to o[...]

Section lll: FBRM/BFFG USB Driver Installa tion & COM Port Setup Transition Networks Configuring COM port, continued Terminal emulator setup To set up the terminal emulator software, e.g., HyperTerminal to use the USB COM port, do the following: Step Action 1. Activate the “HyperTerminal” softwar e to bring up the “connection description?[...]

Transition Networks Section lll: FBRM/BFFG1 Driver Installation & COM Port Setup Configuring COM port, continued Terminal emulator setup (continued) Step Action 4. Select the COM port identified for the USB Device shown in the Device manager. 5. Click the OK button to bring up the “port settings” dialog box, sh own in Figure 27. Figure 27: [...]

Transition Networks Section live: Initial Device Setup Introduction There are four ways to set up the FBRM/BFFG 1xxx-1xx Devices before the Device can be operated and managed: • USB CLI • Telnet • Chassis MMU (chassis model) • IP-based (directly to FBRM/BFFG) The factory default IP configuration is the following: • IP address: 192.168.1.1[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup USB CLI access Accessing the USB CLI To access the USB CLI, do the following: Step Action 1. Connect the Device to a c omputer via the USB port. 2. Activate the t erminal emulator software to launch the emulator screen. 3. Press the EN TER key to bring up the “password” prompt. 4. E[...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks USB CLI access, continued Redundant The following is the screen of comma nds for the redundant SFP Devices. Figure 30: Commands for Redundant SFP Models 34[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup via USB CLI IP configuration Use the ‘set’ commands to set the IP configuration through the USB port. Configure the Device with a network IP address, subne t mask, and default gateway. Set the IP address via USB CLI (Command Line Interface) , or via DHCP (Dynami[...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup via USB CLI, continued DHCP method To set the IP configuration via the DHCP in console mode, do the following: Note: A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible before using this method. Step Action 1. At the console> prompt type set dhcp=enable 2. Press [...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup via USB CLI, continued Show system configuration To show the Device system configuration, do the following: Step Action 1. At the console> prompt type show 2. Press the EN TER key to bring up the Device system configuration screen, shown in Figure 32. Figure 32: [...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup via telnet (directly to Device) To set up the Device initially via telnet di rectly to the Device, do the following: Initial setup via Telnet to Device Step Action 1. At the command line type: Telnet nnn .nnn.nnn.nnn (IP address of the Device) to bring up the passwo[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup via teln et (directly to Device), continued Step Action At the console:/> prompt type show 4. 5. Press the EN TER key to display the system configuration, as shown in Figure 35. Figure 35: System Configuration Screen Continue d on next page 24-Hour Technical Supp[...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup via teln et (directly to Device), continued Step Action 6. At the console prompt type: hel p 7. Press the ENTER key to show the commands, shown in Figure 36. Figure 36: Device Command Screen Note: The CLI and Telnet interface commands are structured in the same mann[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup via chassis agent MMU, web-based Setup via Web to MMU To set up the Device initially via the MMU web-based, do the following: Step Action 1. Open a web browser. 2. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU ). 3. Click the GO button to bring up the password [...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup via cha ssis agent MMU, web-based, continued Step Action 7. Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG Device in slot 9 to show the local configuration screen for the Device. See Figure 40. Note: You can configure the IP along with other Device parame ters on this scr[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup via cha ssis agent MMU, web-based, continued IP config via DHCP To configure the IP via DHCP, do the following: Step Action 1. A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible. 2. On the local switch configuration screen, enable DHCP. 3. On the local switch confi[...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup IP web-based (directly to Device) Initial setup via IP to Device To set up the Device initially via a IP web-based, do the following: Step Action 1. Open a web browser. 2. At the URL type in the FBRM/BFFG de fault IP address. 3. Click the GO button to launch the p a[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup IP web- based (directly to Device), continued Step Action 6. Click the local sy stem configuration VIEW button to show the local system configuration menu, shown in Figure 43. Note: You can configure the IP along with other Device parame ters on this screen. Figure [...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup IP web- based (directly to Device), continued IP config via DHCP To set up the IP configuration via DHCP, do the following: Step Action 1. A DHCP server must be on the network and accessible. 2. On the local switch configuration screen, enable DHCP as shown in Figur[...]

Transition Networks Section lV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Initial Device setup IP web- based (directly to Device), continued Redundant Devices To set up the redundant feature for the stand-alone 3-port FBRM SFP Device via IP web-based, do the following: Step Action 1. Open a web browser. 2. At the URL type in the SFBRM default IP address. 3. C[...]

Section IV: FBRM/BFFG Initial Device Setup Transition Networks Initial Device setup IP web- based (directly to Device), continued Step Action 6. Click the advance sy stem configuration VIEW button to show the redundancy configuration param e ters, shown in Figure 47. Figure 47: Redundancy Configuration Screen Note: The redundancy features are speci[...]

Transition Networks Sections V: Device Management In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page SNMP IP-based management 50 Device management via chassis MMU web-based 53 Device management via IP (directly to Device) 56 24-Hour Technical Su pport: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952 -941-7600 49[...]

Section V: FBRM/ BFFG Device Mana gement Transition Net works SNMP IP-based management SNMP The FBRM/BFFG Device provides complete management through the SNMP interface. It supports the following standa rd MIBs for management, using SNMPv1: • RFC 1213 ( MIB- II) • RFC 2819 (RMON – statistics group) • RFC 2863 (IF MIB counters) • RFC 3635 [...]

Transition Net works Section V : FBRM/BFFG Devi ce Management SNMP IP-based management, continued The TN private MIBs for SNMP IP-based management feature extensive management options. Some of the features are the following: TN private MIBs • Copper and fiber link status • Copper and fiber port duplex • Administratively enable/disable port ?[...]

Section V: FBRM/ BFFG Device Mana gement Transition Net works SNMP IP-based management, continued MIB objects Figure 49 shows the placement of the MIB objects on the private tree. Private MIB Objects Figure 49: Private MIB Objects 52 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-26 0-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600[...]

Transition Net works Section V : FBRM/BFFG Devi ce Management Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-b ased Management via MMU To set up the FBRM/BFFG initially via the MMU, do the following: Step Action 1. Open a web browser. 2. At the URL type the IP address of the chassis (MMU ). 3. Click the GO button to launch the passw ord screen. See [...]

Section V: FBRM/ BFFG Device Mana gement Transition Net works Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action 7. Click the VIEW button of the CFBRM/CBFFG Device to bring up the local switch management screen. See Figure 53. Figure 53: Local Switch Configuration Screen 8. Scroll down to the LOCAL PORT buttons, shown in Fig[...]

Transition Net works Section V : FBRM/BFFG Devi ce Management Device management via chassis agent (MMU) web-based, continued Step Action 9. Click a PORT BUTTON to bring up the local port switch configuration screen, shown in Figure 55. 10. Scroll down the screen to see the re maining parameters. Note: You can set OAM and other parameters on this sc[...]

Section V: FBRM/ BFFG Device Mana gement Transition Net works Device management via IP web-base (directly to Device) Introduction The FBRM/BFFG Device supports complete Web-based management for viewing statistics and configuring the Device. Se e the help file on Transition Networks website for more details about di fferent configuration variables. [...]

Transition Net works Section V : FBRM/BFFG Devi ce Management Device management via IP web-b ase (directly to Device), continued IP web-based management (continued) Step Action 5. Click the LOG IN button to bring up the main menu of the Device. See Figure 57. Note : Any Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG rem ote peer can be completely managed by an FBRM[...]

Section V: FBRM/ BFFG Device Mana gement Transition Net works Device management via IP web-b ase (directly to Device), continued OAM configuration The OAM configuration screen allows enabling or disabling OAM by setting the mode to “active” or “passive.” If the remote Device is a Transition Networks FBRM/BFFG Device, the main menu (PORT but[...]

Transition Networks Section VI: Software Features Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three (3) methods used to upgrade the software. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Software feature descriptions 60 Software security feature descriptions 69 [...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software feature descriptions Note: The FBRM/BFFG Devices does not have configuration switches. Firmware activated features The FBRM/BFFG series Devices features can be configured via USB, MMU, or IP. Table 3 explains the configurable parameters of the Devices. Table 3: Device Software C[...]

Transition Net works Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG S oftware Feat ures Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Auto-Negotiation This feature allows the two Devices to configure themselves to achieve the best possible mode of operation over a link, automatically. The Device broa[...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Congestion Reduction The FBRM and BFFG Devices do not forward collision signals or error packets between collision domains, which improves baseline network performance.[...]

Transition Net works Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG S oftware Feat ures Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description Full Duplex In a full-du plex network, maximum cable lengths are determined by the cable type. See the Cable Specifications section for the different FBRM and BFFG mode[...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Note: On the SFBRM1040-1xx redundant models, there can be only one (1) OAM session at a time—the OAM enabled port is user selected. Port 2 fiber is the default port. [...]

Transition Net works Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG S oftware Feat ures Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Last Gasp/Dying Gasp (OAM, IEEE 802.3ah-2004 standard) All FBRM/BFFG Devices come equipped with a Last Gasp/OAM Dying Gasp feature. This feature enables the Device to [...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Feature (continued) Feature Description OAM Exchange of configuration information and remote upgrades with organizational specific PDUs ( IEEE 802.3ah- 2004 standard) The remote peer Device (only if a TN FBRM/[...]

Transition Net works Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG S oftware Feat ures Software feature descriptions, continued Table 3: Device Software configurable Features (continued) Feature Description Pause (flow control) and Back Pressure Pause is used to suspend data transmission temporarily to relieve buffer congestion. If a Device needs sometime to clear network[...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software feature descriptions , continued Table 3: Device Software Configurable Features (continued) Description Feature With OAM enabled, TLPT with automatic link restoration is available for the copper ports on the local and remote peer Devices. When a copper port goes “down,” the [...]

Transition Net works Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG S oftware Feat ures Software security feature descriptions Table 4: Device Software Configurable Security Features Description Security Feature 802.1x MAC filtering When enabled on a port, stops learning all MAC addresses. To allow any frame with a MAC address not in the Static MAC database access, the use[...]

Section Vl: FBRM/BFFG Soft ware Features Transition Net works Software security feature descriptions, continued Table 4: Device Software Configurable Security Features (continued) Description Security Feature When enabled, a link change on Port 2 is passed on to Port 1 (twisted pair) . For example on a 10/100BaseT-to- 100Base FX Device, when the (m[...]

Transition Networks Section VIl: Operations Introduction This section explains the operational status LEDs and what they indicate, along with product features, and the three methods use to upgrade the firmware. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Status LEDs 72 OAM Device management c onfiguration options 75 Firmware upgrades 76 24[...]

Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Status LEDs Status monitoring LEDS The FBRM series Devices are designed to ope rate without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor Device operation, on ce it has been installed in the network. See Figure 59. Figure 59: FBRM Device LEDs LED status tables Tables 5, 6, and 7 explain the s[...]

Transition Net works Section Vll: FBRM /BFFG Operati on Status LEDs, continued Status monitoring LEDS The BFFG copper-to-fiber Gbit series Devices are designed to operate without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to mo nitor Device operation, once it has been installed in the network. See Figure 60. Figure 60: BFFG Device LEDs LED status table[...]

Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Status LEDs, continued Status monitoring LEDs The FBRM Gbit and BFFG Gbit fiber series Devices are designed to operate without user intervention. Use the status LEDs to monitor media-Device operation once installed in the network. See Figure 61. Power LED USB LED Fiber Link LED Duplex LED Fiber L[...]

Transition Net works Section Vll: FBRM /BFFG Operati on OAM Device management configuration options OAM mgmt. configuration options OAM Mode control is a feature of the FBRM/BFFG Devices. It can be set to ‘Auto’ (default) or set manually (Active/Passive/Disabled) : • In ‘Auto’ Mode, the Device decides the OAM operation • In Manual Mode,[...]

Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades Introduction The firmware image on the Device can be upgraded by these methods: • TFTP protocol • XModem • OAM When enabled, OAM is done automatically when the active peer detects that its remotely managed peer is running a different version of the firmware. TFTP and XMode[...]

Transition Net works Section Vll: FBRM /BFFG Operati on Firmware upgrades, continued XModem method (continued) Step Action 3. Type “Y” at the prompt. 4. Press the ENTER key to launch the firmware upgrade screen, shown in Figure 63. Figure 63: Firmware Upgrade via Xmodem 5. Choose the ‘send file’ option from Hyperterminal with ‘XModem’ a[...]

Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued The Device can be upgraded remotely us ing TFTP. A valid IP address, subnet, gateway, TFTP server IP address, and filena me must be configured before starting the upgrade process. TFTP method TFTP can be started in the following ways: • ‘tftpupgrade’ command at [...]

Transition Net works Section Vll: FBRM /BFFG Operati on Firmware upgrades, continued OAM firmware upgrades are done by the local active peer Device to its remote passive peer Device automatically. This occu rs when the active peer Device finds that its remote peer has a firmware revision different from its own. The active peer Device sends a bootlo[...]

Section Vll: FBRM/BFFG Operation Transition Networks Firmware upgrades, continued Accessing the bootloader CLI To access the bootloader CLI to upgr ade the firmware, do the following: Step Action 1. When “ Transfer Failed ” appears on the screen, within ‘2’ seconds, press the CTRL-C keys to bring up the bootloader CLI, as shown in Figure 65[...]

Transition Net works Section Vll: FBRM /BFFG Operati on Firmware upgrades, continued Accessing the bootloader CLI (continued) Step Action At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “t” to establish TFTP as the reboot method. 3. At the BOOT:> prompt type the letter “s” to view system information, as shown in Figure 67. 4. System configuratio[...]

Transition Networks Section Vlll: Troubleshooting Introduction This section provides basic troubleshooting information for t he FBRM/BFFG Device via a problem and corrective action table. The problems are stated in the problem column and the action(s) to take for the problem is stated in the corrective action column. If the corrective measures list[...]

Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubl eshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table Problem Corrective Action Device does not power up • Is the Device power LED ON? • Is the power adapter’s barrel in serted fully into the Device? • Is the power adapter plugged into an AC outlet? • Is the AC outlet active; if n[...]

Transition Networks Section Vlll: F BRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action The Trap Server does not record traps • Ensure the Trap Server application is running. o In the Windows environment, if th e “TN” icon is displayed in the lower right corner of the monitor, then[...]

Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubl eshooting Transition Networks Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action The Trap Server does not record traps,(continued) The response is: FLASH: Saving configuration, please wait up to one minute... Writing Flash (04004500,05E8,00FE0000,00FFFFFE) Erasing . Done Erasing/V[...]

Transition Networks Section Vlll: F BRM/BFFG Troubleshooting Troubleshooting problem and corrective action table, continued Problem Corrective Action • If the OAM session is active, the active local peer Device sends configuration information; if the u ser attempts to go directly to the remote passive peer Device, the c onfiguration will be overw[...]

Section Vlll: FBRM/BFFG Troubl eshooting Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1 312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 87[...]

Transition Networks Section lX: Copper Cable & Fiber Optic Specifications Introduction This section provides copper and fiber cable specifications. In this section These are the topics: Topic See Page Copper cables 89 Fiber optic cables and connectors 90 24-Hour Technical Su pport: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952 -941-7600 88[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Copper cables Characteristics Cooper cable phy sical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Copper cable specification Category 5: minimum Gauge: 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation: 22.0 dB/100 m @ 100 MHz Maximum cable distance: 100 meter (328 ft.[...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications Fiber cable characteristics Cable physical characteristics must meet or exceed IEEE 802.3™ specifications. Parameter Specification Bit Error Rate: <10-9 Single mode fiber: 9 µm Multimode fiber: 62.5/125 µm Multi[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber connectors (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1016-100 (extra long haul) SFBRM1016-100 (extra long haul) 1310 nm single mode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -5.0 dBm max: 0.0 dB[...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-Copper-to-fiber connectors with DMI Fiber Optics Specifications CFBRM1011-110 DMI SFBRM1011-110 DMI 1300 nm multimode Fiber-optic transmitter power: min: -19.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm Fiber-optic receiv[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber connectors with DMI (continued) Fiber Optics Specifications 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) simplex CFBRM1029-110 DMI 1550 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) simplex CFBRM1029-111 DMI 1310 nm (TX)/1550 nm (RX) s[...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1313-100 850 nm multimode 1310 nm multim ode SFBRM1313-100 min: -10.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: -19.0 dBm max: -14[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued FBRM fiber-to-fiber Gbit connectors (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CFBRM1335-100 1550 nm single mode 1310 nm multim ode SFBRM1335-100 min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm min: -19.0 [...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued Copper-to-fiber connectors The following are BFFG10x40-100 copper-to-fiber connector specifications. Fiber Optics Specifications CBFFG1040-100 Empty Slot SBFFG1040-100 Fiber-optic transmitter power: Fiber-op[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connectors Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1313-100 850 nm single mode 1300 nm multim ode SBFFG1313-100 min: -10.0 dBm max: -14.0 dBm min: -19.0 dBm max: [...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit connector (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification CBFFG1335-100 1310 nm single mode 1300 nm multim ode SBFFG1335-100 min: 0.0 dBm max: 5.0 dBm min: -19.0 d[...]

Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Spe cifications Transition Net works Fiber optic cable and connector specifications, continued BFFG fiber-to-fiber Gbit with DMI connector (continued) Fiber Optics Port 1 Specification Port 2 Specification 1310 nm (TX)/1490 nm (RX) CBFFG1329-112 DMI 1490 nm (TX)/1310 nm (RX) CBFFG1329-113 DMI 1310 nm [...]

T ransition Networks Section lX: FBRM /BFFG Cable & Fi ber Optic Sp ecifications Intentionally Blank 100 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-26 0-131 2 International: 00-1-952-941-7600[...]

Transition Networks Section X: Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Introduction This section explains how to contact Trans ition Networks via Phone, fax, em ail, and direct mail. It also explains: • What the warranty covers • Who to contact to return product • How and where to return the product In this section These are the to[...]

T ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Contact us Technical support Technical Support is available 24 hours a day. United States: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952-941-7600 Live Web chat Chat live via the Web with a Transition Networks Technical Support Specialist. Log onto www.transition.c[...]

Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Conformity declaration Declaration of Conformity Continue d on next page Name of Mfg: T ransitions N etworks 6427 City W est Parkway, Minneapolis M N 55344 U.S.A . Model: xFBRM1xxx-1 xx and xBFFG 1 xxx-1xx Me di a Part Numbers: CFBRM1 011-100 , CFBRM1013-100[...]

T ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Conformity declaration, continued SBFFG1313-100, SBFFG1 314-100, SBFFG1315-100, SBFFG1317-100, SBFFG1 335-100, SBFFG1340-100, SBFFG1329-100, SBFFG1 329-101, SBFFG1329-102, SBFFG1029-103 SBFFG1313-110, SBFFG1 314-110, SBFFG1315-110, SBFFG1317-110, SBFFG1 335[...]

Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Warranty Limited lifetime warranty Effective for products shipped May 1, 1 999 and after. Every Transition Networks’ labeled product purchased after May 1, 1999 will be free from defects in material and workmanship for its lifetime. This warranty covers th[...]

T ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Warranty, continued How and where to send the returns Send the defective product postage and insurance prepaid to the following address: CSI Material Management Center c/o Transition Networks 6103 Blue Circle Drive Minnetonka, MN 55343, U.S.A. Attn: RETURNS[...]

Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Transition Networks Compliance information Standards CISPR22/EN55022 Class A, CE Mark FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and foun d to comply with the limits for a Class A digital Device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide rea[...]

T ransition Networks Section X: FBRM/BFFG Contact Us, Warranty, & Conformity Information Compliance information, continued European Regulations, (continued) In accordance with European Un ion Directive 2002/96/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 27 Januar y 2003, Transition Networks will accept post usage returns of this product[...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers Standard models The models shown in Table 14 perform as d escribed in this manual. The 110 in the model designation means DMI functionality. Table 14: FBRM10xx-1xx Model Numbers 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 109 Par[...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber model pairs The models shown in Table 15 are single-fi ber and must be installed in pairs. Table 15: FBRM10xx-1xx Single-Fiber Model Pairs Part Number Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber 10/100Base-T 100Base-FX CFBRM1029-100** RJ-45 SC, 100Base[...]

Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks FBRM copper-to-fiber part numbers, continued The models shown in Table 16 use SFP (small form factor plugga ble) Devices sold separately from Transition networks. SFP models Table 16: FBRM1040-1xx (SFP Models) Part Number Port 1: Copper 10/100Base-T Port 2: Empty RJ-45 100m (328ft) CFBRM1040-10[...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers FBRM Gbit models The models shown in Table 17 are dual-fi ber port m odels. The 11x in the model designation means DMI functionality. Table 17: FBRM13xx-1xx Gbit Models Part Number Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber 100Base-FX 1000Base-SX/LX CFBRM1313-100 100Base-FX 13[...]

Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber models The models shown in Table 18 are single-fiber models and m ust be installed in pairs. Table 18: FBRM13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Part Number Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber 100Base-FX 1000Base-SX/LX CFBRM1329-100* 100Base-FX 1300 [...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers FBRM fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued The models shown in Table 19 use SFP (small form factor plugga ble) Devices sold separately from Transition Networks. SFP models Table 19: FBRM1340-1xx (SFP Models) Part Number Port 1: Copper 10/100Base-T Port 2: Empty RJ-45 100m (328ft) CFBRM1340-100[...]

Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks BFFG copper-to-fiber part numbers Standard models The models shown in Table 20 perform as described in this manual. Table 20: xBFFGxx-1xx Model Numbers Part Number Port 1: Copper Port 2: Fiber 10/100/1000Base-T 1000Base-X CBFFG1040-100 RJ-45 Empty Slot 100m (328ft) SBFFG1040-100 Note: The dista[...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers Gbit models The models shown in Table 21 perform as described in this manual. Table 21: BFFG13xx-1xx Gbit Models Part Number Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX/LX CBFFG1313-100 SC, 1000Base-SX 850 nm MM SC, 1000Base-SX 850 nm MM CBFFG1313-110 DM[...]

Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued Single-fiber models The models shown in Table 22 are single-fiber models and m ust be installed in pairs. Table 22: BFFG13xx-1xx Single Fiber Model Pairs Part Number Port 1: Fiber Port 2: Fiber 1000Base-SX 1000Base-SX/LX CBFFG1329-100** SC, 1000Base-S[...]

Transition Networks Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers BFFG fiber-to-fiber part numbers, continued The models shown in Table 23 use SFP (small form factor plugga ble) Devices sold separately from Transition Networks. SFP models Table 23: BFFG1340-1xx (SFP Models) Port 1: Fiber Part Number Port 2: Empty 1000Base-SX CBFFG1340-100 SC, 1000Base-SX 850 [...]

Appendix A: FBRM/BFFG Part Numbers Transition Networks Intentionally Blank 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1 312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 119[...]

Transition Networks Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specification Specifications, notices, and warnings For use with Transition Networks’ Mode ls FBRM and BFFG or equivalent. 24-Hour Technical Support: 1-800-260-1312 International: 00-1-952- 941-7600 120 Parameter Description IEEE Standards IEEE 802.3-2000 IEEE 802.3ah-2004 clause 57, 58 IEEE 802[...]

Appendix B: FBRM/BFFG Technical Specif ications Tr ansition Networks Specifications, notices, and warnings, continued Notices • The information in this user’s guide is subject to change. For the m ost up-to-date information on the FBRM/BFFG Devices, see the user’s guide on-line at: www.transition.com . • Product is certified by the manufact[...]

Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Descriptions Command Descriptions arp Displays the arp cache. clear counter Clears counters on all ports or on a specific port. Usage: clearcounter [port=<portno>] cls Clears the screen. exit Exits the CLI/Telnet session. factory defaults Resets the Device to factory default settings—all[...]

Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description ifoam port=<portno> OAM configuration for th e specified port. Usage: ifoam port=<portno> [oam=enable|disable] [oammode=active|passive] [oamrmtloop=enable|disable] OAM: OAM can be enabled/disabled. Oammode: OAM Mode can be set to Passive/A ctive Mode. [...]

Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description set community Sets SNMP community name. Usage: set commun ity=<name> set dhcp Enables/disables DHCP at boot time. In case DHCP failed during initialization, retry using the “restart” option. Usage: set dhcp=<enable|disable|restart> set downloadcfg [...]

Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description set slpt Enable/disable Selective Link pass through. Usage: set slpt=<enable|disable> set tlpt Enable/disable Transparent Link pass through. Usage: set tlpt=<enable|disable> set 12cp Sets the L2CP protocol diposition per port if 'port' is giv[...]

Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description set username Sets username for CLI access through serial port/telnet. This username is used when RADIUS is disabled. Usage: set username=<"value"> (max=64) show Displays all the current configurations at the system level, including installed fi rm [...]

Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Transition Networks Command Description snmpget SNMP GET on the OID is performed try "snmpget help" for more information. Usage: snmpget [oid=1.2 .3.4 | variable=<leaf v ar | tableEntry.x.y>] • If the ‘oid’ option is used, the indices should be present for table variables and &apos[...]

Transition Networks Appendix C: Device Commands & Definitions Command Description snmpwalk SNMP walk of the entire MIB tree if no options are specified or from OID from the last query if 'continue' is specified. Usage: snmpwalk <continue> sys The system group variables of MIB-II can be configured using the ‘sys’ command. The[...]

Transition Networks Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Management Parameters IP- and chassis- based management The chassis Device version of the Devices pl ugs into a Point System chassis to provide manageme nt through the I 2 C interface: SNMP and web-based management through the MMU. SNMP management is based on the Transition Networks enterprise MI[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 26: System Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description RADIUS Retry Retries after a network failure. 9 RADIUS Secret 9 The shared secret between this Device and the RADIUS server. 9 The IP address of the RADIUS server is used to get us[...]

Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Mana gement Parameters Transition Networks Table 25: Media Device Parameters Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 The aging time (in seconds) for entries in the forwarding database of the switch. Aging Time (Forwarding DB) 9 9 Factory Defaults This erases all configuration data and sets the Device to factory def[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 Autocross When enabled, detects and configures the twisted pair port on the Device to the correct MDI or MDI-X configuration automatically. 9 9 Auto-Negotiation Allows Devices to[...]

Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Mana gement Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 Discard Tagged When enabled, all non-management frames processed as tagged are discarded. If double tagging is enabled, then this check is performed after Ingress double tag removal[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 Egress Rate Controls the effective port transmission rates. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre-defined values: . noLimit(1) . rate64K(2) . rate96K(3) . rate128K(4) . rat[...]

Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Mana gement Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 Forward Unknown When enabled, unicast frames with unknown destination addresses are allowed to ‘egress’ this port if VLAN is enabled. The VLAN setting also allows this port to ?[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 OAM Mode Control This determines how the OAM Modefor ports is configured (manual/auto) : • In auto mode, the port defaults to active if in a chassis; passive if a standalone. ?[...]

Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Mana gement Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 Pri0 Ingress Rate Rate limit for Priority “0” frames. The rate limit is provided as a list of pre- defined values: . noLimit(1) . rate64K(2) . rate96K(3) . rate128K(4) . rate1[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 Pri3 Ingress Rate Control Rate limit for Priority “3” frames to be the same or twice that of the Priority “2” frames. 9 9 Remote Loopback Enable/disable OAM loopback on t[...]

Appendix D: IP-Based and Chassis Mana gement Parameters Transition Networks Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 9 Virtual Cable Test The virtual cable test determines the quality of the cable, connectors, and terminations. Problems such as opens, shorts, and cable impendence mismatch can be d[...]

Transition Networks Appendi x D: IP-Based and Chassi s Management Parameters Table 28: Port Configuration Parameters (continued) Parameter IP based Chassis Description 9 VTU Priority Override When enabled, the port checks the frames for VLAN IDs that have the VTU Priority override bit set in the VLAN database. It then replaces the priority of the f[...]

Transition Networks Appendix E: Request for Comment (RFC) Compliance RFC compliance The following is a list of RFC compliances. [IP] Postel, J. "Internet Protocol DARPA Internet Program Protocol Specification", RFC 791, USC Information Sciences Institute, September 1981. [ICMP] J. Postel “Internet Control Message Protocol. RFC 792, Sept[...]

Transition Networks Appendix E: Req uest for Comment (RFC) Complianc e RFC compliance (continued) [TFTP] Sollins, K., "The TFTP Protocol (Revision 2) ", RFC 1350. MIT, July 1992. [SMTP] Klensin, J. ed., "Simple Mail Transfer Protocol", RFC 2821. AT&T Laboratories, April 2001. [SNMP] Case, J. et al, "A Simple Netw ork Ma[...]

Transition Networks Index product ................................................................. 62 3-Port Switch.. See Redundant SFBRM SFP, 3-Po rt Switch Fiber Optics characteristics ...................................................... 92 Auto Link Re store ................................................. 70 xBFFG13xx Gbit .................[...]

Transition Networks Index USB ............................................................. 5, 7, 10 USB CLI .............................................................. 33 web-based via MMU ........................................... 43 Power Port MAC and VLAN standal one only .................................................... 12 table explan [...]