VNswitch 900EA

This document serves as a comprehensive manual for the VNswitch 900EA, a 12-port (10BaseT) and single high-speed ATM port network switch. It is designed to link Ethernet LANs with an ATM backbone or host, performing transparent MAC frame to ATM cell conversion.

The manual covers the following key areas:

• Product Overview: Describes the VNswitch 900EA's features, including its hot-swap capabilities, extensive configuration and management options (SNMP, CLI, clearVISN GUI), bridging functionalities (high-speed filtering, IEEE 802.1d spanning tree protocol), ATM features (flexible ModPHYs, LAN emulation, virtual circuits/paths), Ethernet ports, and support for VLAN Secure Domains.
• Installation Procedures: Provides detailed steps for installing an ATM Modular PHY (modPHY) card and the VNswitch 900EA module into either a DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 or a DEChub ONE/ONE-MX docking station. It also includes instructions for connecting UTP/ScTP, LDM port, and setup port cables, along with guidance on power ratings and verifying LED operation.
• Configuration: Explains how to configure the module in both DEChub ONE and DIGITAL MultiSwitch 900 environments. This includes assigning IP addresses, resetting settings, displaying current configurations, and configuring IP parameters such as SNMP community, in-band/out-of-band IP addresses, and default gateways.
• Removal and Problem Solving: Details the steps for safely removing cables and unseating the module. It also offers a problem-solving guide utilizing LED indicators to diagnose and resolve common operational issues.
• Technical Appendices: Contains supplementary information such as detailed connector pin assignments, adapter specifications, and comprehensive product specifications covering environmental conditions, physical dimensions, power requirements, shock, vibration, and certifications.