Cabletron Systems FPIM 02 FPIM-02 User Manual

Also see for SmartSwitch 9000: Reference guide Appendix Appendix Appendix User guide

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1-1Chapter 1IntroductionThe 9M426-02 SmartSwitch Module shown in Figure 1-1, is a three port switchmodule with two front panel HSIM interfaces and one INB-2 backplane interface.With the proper HSIM, this module may be used as an ATM uplink for theSmartSwitch 9000 chassis.FeaturesProcessorThe 9M426-02 is equipped with an advanced Intel i960 microprocessor. Thismicroprocessor provides a platform for all management functions within ascalable RISC-based architecture.Packet Switch EngineThe 9M426-02 module incorporates the SmartSwitch ASIC, a collection of customASlCs designed specifically for high speed switching. The SmartSwitch ASIC busis 64 bits wide with a bandwidth of 320 Mbps. Since all frame translation, addresslookups, and forwarding decisions are performed in hardware, the 9M426-02 canobtain a throughput performance of greater than 750K pps.ManagementThe 9M426-02 module supports SNMP for local and remote management. Localmanagement is provided through the RS-232 Com ports on the SmartSwitch 9000Environmental Module using a standard VT-220 terminal or emulator. Remotemanagement is possible through Cabletron’s SPECTRUM or any SNMPcompliant management tool as well as telneting to the module. Managementfeatures including module MAC placement, front panel/FNB configuration, andSMT statistics. Switching statistics on both HSIM interfaces provide framesfiltered, frames forwarded, and all Spanning Tree Protocol parameters. The9M426-02 module supports the IETF MIB ll (RFC-1213), IETF BRIDGE MIB(RFC-1493), and a host of Cabletron enterprise MIBs. In addition, the front panelprovides LEDs for transmit and receive activity.