Document Outline

• About This Guide
  • Introduction
  • Terminology
    • ATM Terminology
  • Finding Information in This Guide
  • Conventions
  • Related Documentation
• Features and Benefits
  • ATM Benefits
  • ATM Module Features
• Network Layer Concepts
  • The Layered Network Architecture
  • Upper Layer Protocols
  • What is LAN Emulation (LANE)?
    • LAN Emulation Components
    • LAN Emulation Components in Your Network
    • Joining the ELAN
    • Mapping Ethernet and ATM Addresses
    • What Happens to Unicast Frames?
    • What Happens to Broadcast and Multicast Frames?
  • ATM Adaptation Layer (AAL)
  • Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) Layer
    • ATM is Cell-based
    • ATM is Service Transparent
    • ATM is Connection-oriented
    • ATM Interfaces
    • The ATM Layer and Cell Structure
  • Physical Layer
    • SONET STS-3c
    • SDH STM-1
• Virtual LAN Concepts
  • What is a Virtual LAN (VLAN)?
  • Creating Inter-switch VLANs
  • Extending VLANs into the ATM Network
• Putting Your ATM Network Together
  • Planning Your Network
  • ATM Configuration Rules
  • Extending VLANs Through the ATM Network
  • ATM Connections Within Your Network
• Network Configuration Examples
  • ATM Backbone in the Building
  • Campus Configuration
  • Making a Building Resilient to Network Failure
• Installing and Setting Up the Module
  • Following Safety Information
  • Device Support
  • Pre-installation Procedure
    • Check the Power Supply
  • Installation
    • Connecting a cable to the ATM Port
    • Powering Up the Switch
  • Post-Installation Checks
    • LED Summary
    • Checking the Power Supply
    • Checking that the ATM Module is Installed Correctl...
    • Checking the Physical Connections
• Accessing Management Features
  • Screen Map
  • Keyboard Shortcuts
  • Correcting Text Entry
  • Logging On
  • Logging Off
    • Automatic Logout
• Managing the ATM Module
  • Configuring an ATM Port
  • Extending VLANs into the ATM Network
    • Displaying all VLANs
  • ATM Port Setup
  • Mapping Far End MAC Addresses
    • Creating a MAC Address to ATM Entry
    • Finding an Address Entry
    • Updating Address Entries
    • Deleting an Address Entry
  • Displaying an ATM Connection
    • Finding an ATM Connection
    • Updating Address Entries
  • Setting Up Resilient Links
  • Upgrading Software
    • Error Messages
    • Status Messages
• Monitoring the ATM Module
  • Statistics Overview
  • ATM Port Statistics
  • ATM VLAN LEC Status
  • ATM Physical Layer Statistics
    • Using Physical Layer Statistics to Troubleshoot
• Safety Information
  • Safety Notices
    • World Trade Safety Information
• Screen Access Rights
• ATM Module Technical Specifications
  • Environmental Specifications
  • ATM Cable Specification
    • Does the Cable Provide Sufficient Bandwidth?
• Troubleshooting
  • How to Use this Guide to Troubleshoot
  • Using LEDs
  • Identifying the Problem
    • ELAN Configuration Problems
  • Solving Known Problems
    • Power Supply Problems
    • Power On Self Test (POST) Failure
    • Cable Connection Problems
    • ATM Problems
    • VLAN or ELAN Problems
  • Cleaning Dirty Fiber Optic Connectors
• Technical Support and Service
  • Electronic Support
    • WWW
    • FTP
    • IBM Bulletin Board System
  • Voice Support
• Notices, Trademarks, and Warranties
  • Trademarks
  • Statement of Limited Warranty
    • Production Status
    • The IBM Warranty for Machines
    • Warranty Service
    • Extent of Warranty
    • Limitation of Liability
  • Electronic Emission Notices
    • Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
    • Canadian Department of Communications (DOC) Compli...
    • Avis de conformite aux normes du ministere des Com...
    • European Union (EU) Statement
    • Japanese Voluntary Control Council for Interferenc...
    • Korean Communications Statement
    • Information To The User
• Glossary
• Bibliography
  • Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)
  • LAN Emulation (LANE)
• Index