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Dissimilar LAN Switching Capabilities

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The following table shows interoperability between dissimilar LANs with two switches where

the client and server are resident on like media types and the connection is switched over

various LAN backbone types. This table is representative of the IP and IPX protocol only.

Dissimilar LANs

Backbone

Token

Ring

FDDI Ethernet ATM

Token Ring to Token

Ring

No Yes Yes No

FDDI to FDDI Yes No Yes No

Ethernet to Ethernet Yes Yes No No

Default Chapter1
- User Manual1
- Table of Contents5
1 Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power Supplies31
- Omni Switch/Router User Interface (UI) Software32
- Omni Switch/Router Network Management Software (NMS)32
- Omni Switch/Router Distributed Switching Fabric33
  - Omni Switch/Router Fabric Capacity34
- Omni Switch/Router Applications and Configurations35
  - Omni Switch/Router as the Backbone Connecting Several Networks35
  - Omni Switch/Router as the Central Backbone Switch/Router and in the Wiring Closet36
- Omni Switch/Router Chassis and Power Supplies37
- The Omni Switch/Router Hardware Routing Engine (HRE-X)52
  - Valid HRE-X Configurations53
  - HRE-X Router Registers Versus Feature Limitations53
- Connecting a DC Power Source to an Omnis/R-PS5-DC37554
  - Installing DC Power Source Wire Leads54
- Connecting a DC Power Source to an Omnis/R-PS9-DC72557
  - Installation Requirements57
  - Installing DC Power Source Wire Leads58
- Replacing Power Supplies (9-Slot Chassis)60
2 The Omni Switch/Router MPX61
- Omni Switch/Router Management Processor Module (MPX) Features61
  - MPX Technical Specifications61
- MPX Serial and Ethernet Management Ports64
  - Ethernet Management Port65
  - Configuring MPX Serial Ports66
- Flash Memory and Omni Switch/Router Software67
  - Flash Memory Guidelines68
- MPX Redundancy69
  - Change-Over Procedure69
  - MPX Redundancy Commands70
3 Omni Switch/Router Switching Modules71
- Required Image Files73
- Installing a Switching Module74
  - Removing a Switching Module76
- Hot Swapping a Switching Module77
36 Running Hardware Diagnostics77
- Diagnostic Tests79
- Handling Fiber and Fiber Optic Connectors80
- Gigabit Ethernet Modules82
  - Gsx-K-Fm/Fs/Fh-2W82
    - GSX-K-FM/FS/FH-2W Technical Specifications83
- Auto-Sensing 10/100 Ethernet Modules85
- Fast (100 Mbps) Ethernet Modules89
  - Esx-K-100Fm/Fs-16W89
    - ESX-K-100FM/FS-16W Technical Specifications90
- WAN Modules92
4 The User Interface111
- Overview of Command Interfaces111
  - Changing between the CLI and UI Modes112
  - Exit the Command Interface113
- UI to CLI Command Cross Reference114
22 Managing Autotracker Vlans119
- Routing Commands120
- User Interface Menu124
- Main Menu Summary125
- General User Interface Guidelines126
- User Interface Display Options140
  - Setting Echo/Noecho for User Entry141
  - Setting the Login Banner141
- Login Accounts143
- Multiple User Sessions143
- UI Table Filtering (Using Search and Filter Commands)148
5 Installing Switch Software157
- Using FTP Server158
- Using FTP Client159
- Using ZMODEM160
  - Using ZMODEM with the Load Command160
  - Using ZMODEM with the Boot Line Prompt161
6 Conﬁguring Management Processor Modules165
- Changing Serial Port Communication Parameters166
  - Changing Port Speed When Communication with the Switch Lost167
  - Configuring the Modem Port167
    - Modem Port Mode167
    - Configuring SLIP168
- Configuring the Ethernet Management Port169
- Ethernet Management Ports and Redundant Management Processor Modules171
- The MPM Command/Menu173
- Listing the Secondary MPX Files175
- Transferring a File to the Secondary MPX175
- Replacing a File on the Secondary MPX176
- Loading a File from the Secondary MPX176
- Removing a File from the Secondary MPX177
- Giving up Control to the Secondary MPX178
- Setting the Load Suffix178
- Setting Automatic Config Synchronization179
  - Enabling Automatic Config Synchronization179
  - Disabling Automatic Config Synchronization179
- Synchronizing Configuration Data180
- Synchronizing Image Files180
- Loading a File from the Primary MPX181
- Gaining Control from the Primary MPX182
- Resetting a Secondary MPX183
- Displaying and Setting the Swap State184
7 Managing Files187
- File Menu187
- Displaying the Current Directory188
  - Configuration and Log File Generation188
  - Changing Directories188
- Listing Switch Files189
- Deleting Switch Files190
  - Deleting Multiple Files190
  - Deleting All Image Files191
- Copying System Files192
- Displaying Text Files192
- Editing Text Files193
- Real-World Examples197
  - Real-World Example 1197
  - Real-World Example 2198
- System Menu199
- Checking the Flash File System200
- Creating a New File System201
8 Switch Security203
- Changing Passwords204
- Rebooting the Switch205
- Secure Switch Access206
- Managing User Login Accounts213
9 Conﬁguring Switch-Wide Parameters223
- Summary Menu223
- Displaying the MIB-II System Group Variables224
- Displaying the Chassis Summary225
- Displaying Current Router Interface Status226
- System Menu227
- Displaying Basic System Information228
- Setting the System Date and Time230
- Viewing Slot Data236
- Viewing System Statistics237
- Clearing System Statistics238
- Viewing Task Utilization Statistics239
- Viewing Memory Utilization241
- Viewing MPX Memory Statistics242
- Checking the Flash File System243
  - Checking the SIMM Files243
- Creating a New File System244
  - Creating a SIMM File System244
- Configuring System Information245
- Viewing CAM Information246
- Configuring CAM Distribution247
- Configuring the HRE-X Router Port249
  - Configuring and Displaying the HRE-X Hash Table251
- Index251
  - Duplicate MAC Address Support252
  - Multicast Claiming254
  - Disabling Flood Limits254
  - Saving Configurations255
10 Switch Logging257
- Logging Overview257
- Configuring the Syslog Parameters258
- Configuring Switch Logging262
- Displaying the Command History Entries in the MPM Log265
- Displaying the Connection Entries in the MPM Log266
- Displaying Screen (Console) Capture Entries in the MPM Log267
- Displaying Debug Entries in the MPM Log269
- Displaying Secure Access Entries in the MPM Log269
11 Health Statistics271
- The Health Statistics Management Menu271
- Setting Resource Thresholds272
- View Switch-Level Statistics276
- View Module-Level Statistics277
- View Port-Level Statistics278
- Reset Health Statistics278
12 Network Time Protocol279
- Introduction279
- Stratum280
- Using NTP in a Network280
- NTP and Authentication282
- Network Time Protocol Management Menu283
- NTP Configuration Menu284
- NTP Information Menu293
- NTP Statistics Menu301
- NTP Administration Menu311
- NTP Access Control Menu314
13 SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)321
- Introduction321
- Configuring SNMP Parameters and Traps322
  - Configuring a New Network Management Station324
  - Viewing SNMP Statistics328
- Trap Tables331
  - SNMP Standard Traps335
  - Extended Traps347
14 DNS Resolver and RMON409
- Introduction409
- Configuring the DNS Resolver409
  - The Names Submenu409
- Remote Network Monitoring (RMON)411
- Configuring Router Port MAC Addresses414
  - Restoring Router Port Mac Addresses414
15 Managing Ethernet Modules415
- Overview of Omni Switch/Router Ethernet Modules415
  - Kodiak Ethernet Modules417
- The Ethernet Management Menus418
- Configuring 10/100 Auto-Sensing Ports419
  - Connecting Kodiak Modules to Non-Auto-Negotiating Links420
- Configuring Kodiak Ethernet Ports421
- Viewing Configurations for 10/100 Ethernet Modules422
- Omnichannel423
16 Managing 802.1Q Groups431
- IEEE 802.1Q Sections Not Implemented432
- Application Example433
- Single Vs. Multiple Spanning Tree434
- Assigning an 802.1Q Group to a Port437
  - Configuring 802.1Q on 10/100 Ethernet Ports437
  - Configuring 802.1Q on Gigabit Ethernet Ports437
- Modifying 802.1Q Groups442
  - Modifying 802.1Q Groups for 10/100 Ports442
  - Modifying 802.1Q Groups for Gigabit Ethernet Ports444
- Viewing 802.1Q Groups in a Port446
- Viewing 802.1Q Statistics for 10/100 Ports447
- Deleting 802.1Q Groups from a Port448
- Configuration Overview451
- Bridge Management Menu452
- Selecting a Default Group455
  - Using the + or - to Change Groups455
- Bridging Commands456
- Setting Flood Limits469
  - Setting Flood Limits for a Group469
  - Displaying Group Flood Limits470
- Configuring Spanning Tree471
- Configuring Fast Spanning Tree482
- Configuring Source Routing488
  - SAP Filtering488
- Configuring Source Route to Transparent Bridging491
18 Conﬁguring Frame Translations497
- Any-To-Any Switching497
- Translating the Frame499
- The MAC Header500
- The RIF Field501
  - Source Route Termination by Proxy Not Supported501
- Encapsulation502
- The Network Header505
  - Address Mapping505
    - Address Mapping in IP: ARP505
    - Address Mapping in IPX506
- Frame Size Requirements507
  - Insertion of Frame Padding507
    - No Stripping of Non-IPX Ethertype Frames507
    - Stripping of Padding for All IEEE 802.3 Frames507
  - MTU Handling508
- Banyan Vines509
- Configuring Encapsulation Options510
- The Switch Menu521
- Translational Bridging537
  - Learning537
  - Translations Across Trunks537
- Dissimilar LAN Switching Capabilities538
19 Managing Groups and Ports543
- How Ports Are Assigned to Groups544
  - Static Port Assignment544
  - Dynamic Port Assignment (Group Mobility)544
  - How Dynamic Port Assignment Works545
- Mobile Groups547
  - Turning Group Mobility on or off548
  - Understanding Port Membership in Mobile Groups549
  - Viewing Ports in a Mobile Group556
- Non-Mobile Groups and Autotracker Vlans557
  - Routing in a Non-Mobile Group557
  - Spanning Tree and Non-Mobile Groups558
- Group and Port Software Commands559
- Creating a New Group560
  - Step 1. Entering Basic Group Information561
  - Step 2. Configuring the Virtual Router Port (Optional)561
  - Step 3. Set up Group Mobility and User Authentication569
  - Step 4. Configuring Virtual Ports569
  - Configuring Mobile Groups576
- Creating a WAN Routing Group577
- Viewing Current Groups580
- Modifying a Group or VLAN582
  - Viewing Your Changes583
  - Saving Your Changes583
  - Canceling Your Changes583
  - Changing the IP Address583
  - Changing the IP Subnet Mask583
  - Enabling IP or IPX Routing584
- Deleting a Group585
- Adding Virtual Ports586
- Modifying a Virtual Port587
- Deleting a Virtual Port588
- Viewing Information on Ports in a Group589
- Viewing Detailed Information on Ports592
- Viewing Port Statistics595
- Viewing Port Errors597
- Port Mirroring599
  - How Port Mirroring Works599
  - What Happens to the Mirroring Port599
  - Using Port Mirroring with External RMON Probes600
  - Setting up Port Mirroring602
  - Disabling Port Mirroring602
- Port Monitoring603
  - Port Monitoring Menu603
  - RAM Disk System for Data Capture Files604
    - Changing the Default System Directory (CD)604
  - Starting a Port Monitoring Session (Pmon)605
  - Viewing Port Monitoring Statistics (Pmstat)607
- Port Mapping608
  - Groups/Vlans and Port Mapping608
  - The Details of Port Mapping609
    - Who Can Talk to Whom?610
  - Port Mapping Limitations610
  - Creating a Port Mapping Set611
  - Adding Ports to a Port Mapping Set612
  - Removing Ports from a Port Mapping Set613
  - Viewing a Port Mapping Set614
  - Deleting a Port Mapping Set614
- Priority Vlans615
  - Mammoth Vs. Kodiak Priority Vlans615
  - Viewing VLAN Priority616
- Autotracker Policy Types618
- Defining and Configuring Autotracker Policies620
  - Where These Procedures Start620
  - Defining a Port Policy620
  - Defining a MAC Address Policy620
  - Defining a Protocol Policy620
- Viewing Mobile Groups and Autotracker Vlans639
- Viewing Policy Configurations640
- Viewing Virtual Ports' Group/Vlan Membership641
- View VLAN Membership of MAC Devices642
- Application Example: DHCP Policies643
  - The Vlans643
  - DHCP Servers and Clients644
  - DHCP Port and MAC Rules645
21 Interswitch Protocols647
- Interswitch Protocol Commands647
- Xmap648
  - XMAP Transmission States649
  - Common Transmission and Remote Switches650
- Configuring XMAP651
  - Enabling or Disabling XMAP651
  - Viewing a List of Adjacent Switches651
- VLAN Advertisement Protocol (VAP)654
  - VAP and Port Policies655
- Gmap656
- The Autotracker Menu662
- Autotracker Vlans663
- Creating Autotracker Vlans676
  - Step A. Entering Basic VLAN Information676
  - Step C. Configuring the Virtual Router Port (Optional)678
- Modifying an Autotracker VLAN684
  - Deleting an Autotracker VLAN686
- Viewing Autotracker Vlans687
- Viewing Policy Configurations688
- Viewing Virtual Ports' VLAN Membership689
- View VLAN Membership of MAC Devices690
- Creating a VLAN for Banyan Vines Traffic691
23 Multicast Vlans695
- How Devices Are Assigned to Multicast Vlans696
- Multicast Vlans and Multicast Claiming696
- Creating Multicast Vlans698
  - Step A. Entering Basic Information699
  - Step B. Defining the Multicast Address699
- Modifying Multicast Vlans703
  - Step C. Defining the Recipients of Multicast Traffic704
  - Deleting a Multicast VLAN705
- Modifying a Multicast Address Policy706
- Viewing Multicast Vlans707
- Viewing Multicast VLAN Policies708
- Viewing the Virtual Interface of Multicast Vlans709
24 Autotracker VLAN Application Examples711
- Application Example 1712
- Application Example 2714
  - Vlans in IPX Networks714
  - IPX VLAN Assignment at Bootup715
- Application Example 3717
- Application Example 4718
- Application Example 5720
  - Traversing a Backbone720
25 IP Routing723
- Introduction723
- IP Routing Overview724
  - Routing Protocols724
  - Transport Protocols725
  - Application-Layer Protocols725
  - Additional IP Protocols725
- Setting up IP Routing on the Switch726
- The Networking Menu728
- The IP Submenu729
- Viewing the Address Translation (ARP) Table730
  - Displaying All Entries in the ARP Table730
  - Adding Entries to the ARP Table731
  - Deleting Entries from the ARP Table732
  - Flushing Temporary Entries from the ARP Table732
- Viewing IP Statistics and Errors734
- Viewing the IP Forwarding Table737
- Adding an IP Static Route739
- Removing an IP Static Route741
- Viewing ICMP Statistics and Errors742
- Using the PING Command744
- Viewing UDP Statistics and Errors746
- Viewing the UDP Listener Table747
- Viewing RIP Statistics and Errors748
- Viewing TCP Statistics749
- Viewing the TCP Connection Table751
- Using the TELNET Command752
  - Cancelling a Telnet Request752
- Tracing an IP Route753
- Flushing the RIP Routing Tables754
- Adding a "Global" IP RIP Filter755
  - IP RIP Filter Precedence757
  - Deleting IP RIP Filters758
  - Displaying IP RIP Filters759
    - Displaying a List of All IP RIP Filters759
    - Displaying a List of "Global" IP RIP Filters760
- Configuring IP RIP Filters755
- Viewing the IP-To-MAC Address Table761
  - Displaying All Entries in the IP-To-MAC Table761
  - Flushing Entries from the Table762
- Enabling/Disabling Directed Broadcasts763
- Path MTU Discovery764
26 UDP Forwarding765
- UDP Relay and RIF Stripping765
- UDP Relay Hardware/Software Support766
- UDP Relay Configuration Screen767
- BOOTP/DHCP Relay768
- Netbios Relays775
  - Overview of Netbios775
  - Netbios Relay Application776
- Generic Service UDP Relay783
- Viewing UDP Relay Statistics787
27 IPX Routing789
- Introduction789
- IPX Routing Overview790
  - IPX Protocols790
  - Setting up IPX Routing on the Switch791
- The IPX Submenu792
- Viewing the IPX Routing Table793
  - Displaying All Entries in the IPX Routing Table793
    - Using IPXR with Frame Relay or ISDN Boards794
- Viewing IPX Statistics796
- Viewing the IPX SAP Bindery798
  - Using IPXSAP with Frame Relay or ISDN Boards799
- Adding an IPX Static Route800
- Removing an IPX Static Route801
- Turning the IPX Router Complex on and off802
- Flushing the IPX RIP/SAP Tables803
- Using the IPXPING Command804
- Configuring IPX RIP/SAP Filtering806
- Adding a "Global" IPX RIP/SAP Filter807
  - Deleting an IPX RIP/SAP Filter810
  - Displaying IPX RIP/SAP Filters811
    - Displaying a List of All IPX Filters811
    - Displaying a List of "Global" IPX Filters812
  - IPX RIP/SAP Filter Precedence813
- Configuring IPX Serialization Packet Filtering814
  - Enabling IPX Serialization Filtering814
  - Disabling IPX Serialization Filtering815
- Configuring IPX Watchdog Spoofing816
- Configuring SPX Keepalive Spoofing818
- Controlling IPX Type 20 Packet Forwarding820
- Configuring Netware to Minimize WAN Connections821
- Configuring RIP and SAP Timers823
  - Adding a RIP and SAP Timer823
  - Viewing RIP and SAP Timers824
- Configuring Extended RIP and SAP Packets825
  - Enabling or Disabling Extended RIP and SAP Packets825
  - Viewing the Current Status of Extended Packets825
- Configuring an IPX Default Route826
  - Adding an IPX Default Route826
  - Viewing the Status of an IPX Default Route826
  - Disabling an IPX Default Route826
28 Managing WAN Switching Modules827
- Introduction827
- Type of Service (Tos)828
  - Tos and Qos Interaction830
  - DTR Dial Backup831
- Supported Physical Interfaces832
- Application Examples833
- Supported Protocols833
- Omni Switch/Router WAN Modules836
- Cable Interfaces for Universal Serial Ports837
  - DTE/DCE Type and Transmit/Receive Pins837
  - Data Compression838
- Loopback Detection839
- The WAN Port Software Menu840
- Obtaining Status and Statistical Information864
29 Managing Frame Relay873
- Back-To-Back Frame Relay Configurations875
- Universal Serial Port Cable Interfaces876
- Physical" and "Logical" Devices876
- Setting Configuration Parameters877
- Compression877
- Virtual Circuits and Dlcis878
- WSX Self-Configuration and Virtual Circuits879
- Congestion Control880
  - Regulation Parameters880
  - Discard Eligibility (DE) Flag881
  - Interaction Among Congestion Parameters881
- Frame Formats Supported885
- Bridging Services886
- Frame Relay IP Routing887
- The Frame Relay Subnet and "Split Horizon"888
- Frame Relay IPX Routing890
- Trunking891
- Frame Relay Fragmentation Interleaving892
- The Frame Relay Software Menu893
  - Modifying a Port894
  - Setting Configuration Parameters894
  - Modifying a Virtual Circuit901
- Adding a Virtual Circuit904
- Viewing Configuration Parameters for the WSX905
  - Viewing Parameters for All Wsxs in the Chassis905
  - Viewing Port Parameters906
  - Viewing Virtual Circuit Parameters907
- Deleting Ports and Virtual Circuits908
  - Deleting a Virtual Circuit908
  - Deleting a Port and Its Virtual Circuits909
  - Information on All Boards in a Switch910
  - Obtaining Status and Statistical Information910
  - Information on the Ports for One WSX Board914
  - Information on One Port915
  - Information on One Virtual Circuit923
  - Notification by BECN925
  - Notification by FECN925
- Resetting Statistics Counters926
  - Resetting Statistics for a WSX Board926
  - Resetting Statistics for a WSX Port926
  - Resetting Statistics for a Virtual Circuit (DLCI)926
- Managing Frame Relay Services927
- Configuring a Bridging Service929
- Configuring a WAN Routing Service931
  - Step 1. Set up a Frame Relay Routing Group931
  - Step 2. Set up a Frame Relay Routing Service932
- Configuring a Trunking Service934
- Viewing Frame Relay Services936
- Modifying a Frame Relay Service937
- Deleting a Frame Relay Service938
30 Point-To-Point Protocol939
- PPP Connection Phases939
- Multi-Link PPP940
- The PPP Submenu944
- Setting Global PPP Parameters945
- Adding a PPP Entity947
- Modifying a PPP Entity953
- Viewing PPP Entity Configurations954
- Displaying PPP Entity Status956
  - Displaying the Status of All PPP Entities956
- Deleting a PPP Entity959
31 WAN Links961
- Introduction961
- The Link Submenu962
- Adding a WAN Link963
  - Adding WSX Port Links963
  - Adding ISDN Call Links964
- Modifying a WAN Link969
  - Modifying ISDN Links969
  - Modifying WSX Links970
- Deleting WAN Links971
- Viewing WAN Links972
  - Displaying All Existing WAN Links972
- Displaying Link Status975
  - Displaying Status for All WAN Links975
32 Managing ISDN Ports979
- Overview of ISDN979
- The ISDN Submenu981
- Modifying an ISDN Configuration Entry982
- Deleting an ISDN Configuration Entry983
- Viewing an ISDN Configuration Entry984
- Displaying ISDN Configuration Entry Status985
  - Displaying Status of All ISDN Ports985
  - Displaying Status of a Specific ISDN Slot987
33 Managing T1 and E1 Ports989
- T1 and E1 Overview990
- The T1/E1 Menu991
- Configuring a T1 Port992
- Configuring an E1 Port996
- Viewing T1/E1 Configuration and Alarm Information999
- Viewing T1/E1 Local Statistics1005
- Viewing T1 Remote Statistics1008
34 Backup Services1011
- Introduction1011
- Backup Services Commands1012
35 Troubleshooting1025
- Detecting Problems1025
- Reporting Problems1027
  - Report Hardware Details1027
  - Report Software Details1028
- Understanding Problems1029
- Software Installation Problems1029
- Operational Problems1030
- Hardware Problems1033
- Error Messages1035
- Login to Run Diagnostics1041
- Resetting a Switching Module1042
  - Disabling a Switching Module1042
- Temperature Masking1043
- Running Hardware Diagnostics1044
- Displaying Available Diagnostic Tests1053
- Configuring the Diagnostic Test Environment1054
  - Configuring Tests for Ethernet Modules1054
- Running Frame Fabric Tests on Omni Switch/Routers1056
- Running Diagnostics on an Entire Chassis1058
- Diagnostic Test Cable Schematics1060
A the Boot Line Prompt1063
- Entering the Boot Prompt1064
- Boot Prompt Basics1065
- Configuring a Switch with an MPX1069
B Custom Cables1073
- V.35 DTE Cable (for WSX-To-DCE Device Connection)1074
- V.35 DCE Cable (for WSX-To-DTE Device Connection)1075
- RS232 DTE Cable (for WSX-To-DCE Device Connection)1076
- RS232 DCE Cable (for WSX-To-DTE Device Connection)1077
- RS530 DTE Cable (for WSX-To-DCE Device Connection)1078
- RS530 DCE Cable (for WSX-To-DTE Device Connection)1079
- X.21 DTE Cable (for WSX-To-DCE Device Connection)1080
- X.21 DCE Cable (for WSX-To-DTE Device Connection)1081
- RS449 DTE Cable (for WSX-To-DCE Device Connection)1082

Brand	Alcatel
Model	Omni Switch/Router
Category	Network Router
Language	English

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