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FibroLAN Falcon-RX/812/G/D User Manual

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Falcon R-Class
User Guide
Falcon-RX
Software version 8.0.20
www.fibrolan.com

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FibroLAN Falcon-RX/812/G/D Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFibroLAN
ModelFalcon-RX/812/G/D
CategoryNetwork Hardware
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Falcon R-Class

R Class Series Overview

Overview of the Falcon-RX model and its capabilities, focusing on 5G xHaul and timing.

Falcon-RX Overview

Detailed description of the Falcon-RX as a high-performance, 5G xHaul Timing Aware O-RAN Switch.

System Description

Block Diagram of R Class System

Presents a functional block diagram illustrating the R Class series system architecture.

Key Features of R Class Series

Lists the main features and capabilities of the R Class series devices, including timing and transport.

Getting Started with R Class Models

Quick Setup Outline

Provides a step-by-step guide for the initial setup and configuration of R Class models.

Console Connection and Configuration

Explains how to establish a console connection and perform initial IP address configuration.

Initial IP Address Settings

Details how to set the initial IP address via console for network access.

Web GUI Interface Overview

Introduces the Web GUI interface, its management menus, and main bar buttons.

Functional Description of R Class Series

Frame Processing Overview

Describes the frame forwarding process from input to output ports, including classifiers and queues.

IP Configuration Settings

Covers basic IP settings, controlling IP interfaces, and IP routes for network connectivity.

IP Interfaces Configuration

Details the configuration of IPv4 and IPv6 interfaces, including DHCP settings and client identifiers.

IP Routes Configuration

Explains how to configure IP routes, including network, mask length, gateway, and distance.

Port Configuration and Monitoring

Explains how to configure and monitor switch ports, including link state, speed, and duplex settings.

Traffic Overview and Port Statistics

Displays port statistics overview, including packets, bytes, errors, drops, and filtered frames.

QoS Statistics and Control List

Shows QoS statistics, including queuing counters and QoS Control List (QCL) status.

Detailed Port Statistics

Provides detailed traffic statistics for a specific switch port, including receive and transmit counters.

MAC Learning Table Functionality

Explains the MAC learning table functionality, including static and dynamic entries.

Configuring the MAC Address Table

Guides on configuring the MAC address table, setting timeouts, and managing static MAC entries.

VLANs and Provider Bridges Overview

Introduces Virtual LANs (VLANs) and Provider Bridges (QinQ) for service separation and network segmentation.

VLAN Configuration Settings

Explains how to configure VLANs, including global VLAN and per-port VLAN settings.

VLAN Port Configuration Details

Details per-port VLAN parameter configuration, including port mode (Access, Trunk, Hybrid).

VLAN Port Modes Explained

Explains port modes (Access, Trunk, Hybrid) and their characteristics, including frame handling.

VLAN Port Types and Tagging

Further details on port types (Unaware, C-Port, S-Port, S-Custom-Port) and VLAN tagging.

Provider Bridges (QinQ) for Ethernet Services

Explains Provider Bridges (802.1ad) for Ethernet services, including S-Tag insertion for service differentiation.

MAC-based VLAN Membership Configuration

Allows adding and deleting MAC-based VLAN Classification List entries and assigning them to ports.

IP Subnet-based VLAN Membership Configuration

Covers configuring IP subnet to VLAN ID mappings and assigning them to different ports.

Voice VLAN Configuration

Enables voice traffic forwarding on a dedicated Voice VLAN, allowing classification and scheduling.

Voice VLAN Port Configuration

Configures Voice VLAN port modes (Disabled, Auto, Forced) for associating ports with Voice VLANs.

Multicast VLAN Registration (MVR)

Configures MVR to enable multicast traffic forwarding on Multicast VLANs for efficient stream distribution.

MVR Configuration Options

Details MVR configuration subjects including MVR configuration, VLAN interface setting, and statistics.

VLAN Interface Settings for MVR

Configures VLAN interface settings for MVR, including MVR VID, MVR Name, IGMP Address, and Tagging.

Quality of Service (QoS) Overview

Explains Quality of Service (QoS) as a method to guarantee bandwidth relationships for applications and data.

QoS Ingress Port Classification

Allows configuration of basic QoS Ingress Classification settings for all switch ports based on frame headers.

QoS Ingress Port Policers Configuration

Details how to configure Policer settings for switch ports to limit the bandwidth of received frames.

QoS Ingress Queue Policers Configuration

Configures Queue Policer settings for switch ports to limit the bandwidth of received frames at the ingress queue.

QoS Egress Port Schedulers Overview

Provides an overview of QoS Egress Port Schedulers, describing scheduling modes and weights for queues.

QoS Egress Port Shapers Configuration

Overviews QoS Egress Port Shapers, which control traffic rate to optimize bandwidth and guarantee delivery.

QoS Port DSCP Configuration

Allows configuration of DSCP settings for switch ports, used for packet classification based on DSCP values.

QoS Control List (QCL) Configuration

Details the QoS Control List (QCL), composed of QCEs, for classifying traffic and applying actions.

Security Features Overview

Outlines the security features available in the R Class series, managed through Switch and Network sections.

Switch Security Management

Covers switch security sub-sections including User Configuration, Privilege Levels, and Authentication Methods.

User Configuration and Management

Describes how to manage user accounts, including adding new users and their privilege levels.

Network Security Features Overview

Lists network security features including MAC Limit, Port Security, NAS, ACL, and IP Source Guard ARP Inspection.

MAC Limit Configuration for Port Security

Configures MAC Limit control to limit the number of users on a port based on MAC address and VLAN ID.

Port Security Aging and Hold Time

Details MAC limit configuration, including aging enabled, aging period, and hold time for secured MAC addresses.

Port Security Violation Modes and States

Details violation modes (Protect, Restrict, Shutdown), violation limits, sticky MAC addresses, and port states.

Network Access Server (NAS) Configuration

Covers NAS configuration for IEEE 802.1X and MAC-based authentication, including reauthentication and timeouts.

NAS Configuration Parameters

Explains NAS configuration parameters like reauthentication, EAPOL timeout, aging period, and hold time.

ACL Ports Configuration Parameters

Configures ACL Parameters (ACE) for each switch port, affecting frames unless they match a specific ACE.

ACL Port Configuration Details

Details ACL port configuration parameters like Policy ID, Action, Rate Limiter, Port Redirect, Mirror, Logging, and Shutdown.

Access Control List (ACL) Configuration

Describes Access Control List (ACL) configuration, including ACEs, ingress port, policy/bitmask, and frame type.

ACE Configuration Parameters

Guides on configuring ACE (Access Control Entry) parameters like action, rate limiter, mirror, logging, shutdown, and counter.

ACE Configuration Options

Details ACE configuration parameters including second lookup, ingress port, policy filter, and frame type.

ACE Actions and Parameters

Explains ACE actions (Permit, Deny, Filter), rate limiter, EVC policer, mirror, logging, shutdown, and counter.

IP Source Guard Configuration

Configures IP Source Guard to restrict IP traffic on untrusted ports by filtering based on DHCP snooping or bindings.

Authentication Server (AAA) Configuration

Allows configuration of various Authentication Servers, including RADIUS and TACACS+ servers.

RADIUS Server Configuration

Details the configuration of RADIUS servers, including global and server-specific settings like timeout and secret key.

SyncCenter Configuration Overview

Introduces SyncCenter as a Fibrolan feature for visualizing system clocks and timing flows, supporting General and Hybrid modes.

SyncCenter Monitoring Overview

Allows monitoring and viewing the status and activity of the SyncCenter, updating automatically to display actual status.

GNSS Receiver Configuration

Covers GNSS receiver configuration and status, including antenna cable configuration and alarms.

IEEE1588 Precision Time Protocol Overview

Introduces Precision Time Protocol (PTP) for synchronizing clocks in network systems, especially for LTE mobile backhaul.

PTP Clock Configuration Settings

Allows configuration of PTP clock settings, including clock instance, domain, device type, profile, and description.

PTP Monitoring Overview

Allows inspecting current PTP clock settings and monitoring their status, including clock instance and profile.

Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) Overview

Introduces Synchronous Ethernet (SyncE) for clock frequency synchronization in Ethernet networks, crucial for mobile backhaul.

SyncE Port Configuration

Displays and allows configuration of SyncE settings for applicable Ethernet ports, including SSM options and quality levels.

Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) Overview

Explains Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) for preventing network loops and ensuring a single active path.

Understanding RSTP and MSTP

Explains RSTP for faster convergence and MSTP for supporting multiple spanning tree instances per VLAN group.

Understanding MSTP Functionality

Explains Multiple Spanning Tree (MSTP) protocol for managing multiple spanning tree instances per VLAN group.

IP Multicast Overview

Explains Multicast and IGMP/MLD protocols for signaling multicast group membership and efficient message delivery.

IGMP Snooping Configuration

Details IGMP Snooping configuration, enabling efficient multicast group management and membership signaling.

IGMP Snooping Global and Port Configurations

Covers global and port-related IGMP snooping configurations, including snooping enabled and router port settings.

Link Aggregation Overview

Introduces Link Aggregation (LACP, IEEE 802.3ad) for bundling multiple ports to increase bandwidth and redundancy.

Aggregation Group and Mode Configuration

Sets up aggregation groups and modes (Disabled, Static, LACP Active/Passive), defining port members and max bundle.

LACP Configuration Settings

Configures LACP parameters, including system priority, port LACP enablement, timeout, and priority for port selection.

LLDP Configuration Settings

Allows inspection and configuration of current LLDP port settings, including Tx interval, hold, delay, and reinit.

LLDP Interface Configuration Modes

Details LLDP interface configuration modes (Rx only, Tx only, Disabled, Enabled) and CDP awareness settings.

Link OAM Overview

Introduces 802.3ah OAM for link operation, fault detection, and remote loopback control, independent of IP address.

Link OAM Port Configuration

Allows inspection and configuration of Link OAM port settings, including OAM enabled, mode, and loopback support.

Link OAM Port Configuration Parameters

Details Link OAM port configuration parameters like OAM enabled, mode (Active/Passive), loopback support, and MIB retrieval.

Loop Protection Configuration

Allows configuration and inspection of Loop Protection settings, including global and port-specific actions and transmit modes.

Management Overview

Provides an overview of management mechanisms for R Class series, including IP-based and console access.

DHCP Overview

Explains DHCP for allocating IP addresses and configuration parameters to network clients dynamically.

DHCP Server Mode Configuration

Configures DHCP Server mode (Global and VLAN) to enable or disable the DHCP server per system and per VLAN.

DHCP Snooping Configuration

Configures DHCP Snooping to prevent rogue DHCP server attacks by forwarding requests only from trusted ports.

Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

Introduces SNMP for network management, inspection, and configuration, covering system and trap settings.

SNMP System Configuration

Configures SNMP system settings, including mode, version, community strings, and engine ID.

SNMPv3 User Configuration

Configures SNMPv3 user table, defining engine ID, username, security level, authentication, and privacy protocols.

SNMPv3 User Security Details

Details SNMPv3 user security levels (NoAuth, Auth), authentication protocols (MD5, SHA), and passwords.

SNMPv3 Access Configuration

Configures SNMPv3 access table, defining group name, security model, security level, and MIB view names for read/write access.

Web Interface Access

Introduces accessing the R Class series via Web Browse using the device IP address, displaying Port State Overview.

Authentication Method Configuration

Configures user login authentication methods applied to all interfaces (console, Telnet/SSH, Web).

Diagnostics Procedures

Lists diagnostic procedures including Ping, Ping6, Link OAM MIB Retrieval, Copper Link Test, RFC2544, and Report Configuration.

Ping IPv4 for Connectivity Troubleshooting

Allows issuing ICMP PING packets to troubleshoot IP connectivity issues, showing sequence number and round-trip time.

Ping IPv6 for Connectivity Troubleshooting

Allows issuing ICMPv6 PING packets to troubleshoot IPv6 connectivity issues, displaying sequence number and roundtrip time.

Maintenance Procedures Overview

Lists maintenance procedures including Restart Device, Factory Default, System Update, and Configuration management.

Factory Defaults Restoration

Resets the switch configuration to factory defaults, retaining only IP configuration.

Software Management for Firmware Updates

Facilitates firmware updates, including uploading new software or FPGA images and activating alternate images.

Power Supply Overview and Safety

Provides an overview of power supply requirements and safety precautions for AC and DC power.

Laser Safety Precautions

Provides laser safety warnings and rules for handling fiber optic ports and Class 1 LASER PRODUCTS.

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