Document Outline

• IBM ATM Workgroup Solutions:
• Implementing the 8285 ATM Switch
• Contents
• Figures
• Tables
• Preface
  • How This Redbook Is Organized
  • The Team That Wrote This Redbook
  • Comments Welcome
• Chapter 1. Introduction to ATM Networks
  • ATM Fundamentals
  • ATM Cells
  • ATM Connections
  • ATM Addressing
  • ATM Data Flows
• Chapter 2. Introduction to the IBM 8285 Nways ATM Workgroup Switch
  • 8285 Components
  • Base Unit
  • Internal Features
  • 8285 Front Panel
  • 155 Mbps ATM I/ O Card
  • Expansion Unit (FC 5502)
  • Internal Features
  • Front Panel
  • Installable Modules
• Chapter 3. Functional Overview of the IBM 8285
  • IBM 8285 Architecture Overview
  • Switching Fabric
  • Switching in the IBM 8285
  • Switching Scenarios
  • Control Point Codes
  • Control Point Levels
  • Control Point V1.2
  • Control Point V1.3
  • Control Point V1.4
  • ATM Backplane / Expansion Unit Connection
  • LAN Emulation Server Functions
• Chapter 4. IBM 8285 ATM Modules
  • Modules Currently Available for the 8285 ATM Subsystem
  • Some Common Elements among the 8285 Modules
  • Maximum Capacity
  • Variable VPC/ VCC Value Ranges
  • ATM 12- Port 25 Mbps UTP Concentrator Module
  • Sample Scenarios
  • ATM 2- Port 155 Mbps Flexible Media Module and ATM 3- Port 155 Mbps
  • LAN Concentration Module
  • Differences between the 2- and 3- Port ATM Modules
  • ATM 155 Mbps Media Module Traffic Management
  • Sample Scenarios
  • ATM 4- Port 100 Mbps MIC Fiber Module and the ATM 4- Port 100 Mbps SC
  • Fiber Module
  • Sample Scenarios
  • Video Distribution Module
  • MPEG Fundamentals
  • Configuring the Video Distribution Module
  • Sample Scenarios
  • ATM 4- Port TR/ Ethernet Bridge Module
  • Sample Configurations Using ATM TR/ Ethernet Bridge Module
  • ATM TR/ Ethernet Bridge Module and LAN Emulation
  • Association between IP and MAC Address
  • ATM TR/ Ethernet Bridge Module Configuration Utility Program
  • Running and Stored Configuration Parameters
  • ATM WAN Module
  • A02 WAN ATM Physical Interface Supported
  • VPD Installation Considerations
  • Sample Scenario
  • LAN Switching Modules
  • Description
  • Sample Scenarios
• Chapter 5. 8285 ATM Network Specifications
  • ATM Connections
  • Supported VPI and VCI Range
  • Supported Virtual Connection Types
  • Maximum Number of Connections Supported
  • How PVCs Are Supported
  • How to Configure PVCs
  • How PVPs Are Supported
  • How to Define PVPs
  • How a VPI/ VCI Is Allocated to SVCs
  • How Point- to- Multipoint Connections Are Supported
  • 8285 LAN Emulation Specifications
  • Traffic Management
  • Service Classes Supported by the IBM 8285 ATM Workgroup
• Chapter 6. IBM 8285 Planning and Installing
  • Physical Planning
  • Packaging
  • Physical Specifications
  • ATM Ports and Cabling
  • Planning for Availability
  • Logical Planning
  • Capacity Planning
  • Standards Compliances
  • Install
  • Physical Installation
  • 8285 Console
  • ATM Concentration Module Basic Configuration Process Steps
  • Microcode/ Picocode Considerations
  • Reasons for Upgrading Microcode
  • Acquiring the Latest Microcode
  • Upgrading the Microcode
• Chapter 7. IBM 8285 Configuration
  • Configuring Classical IP
  • Classical IP Parameters
  • Configuring a Simple CIP Network
  • Troubleshooting Your CIP Network
  • Configuring a Local Multi- Switch Network for CIP
  • Configuring LAN Emulation
  • 8285 LAN Emulation Functions Overview
  • LAN Emulation Parameters
  • Configuring a Simple LANE Network
  • Troubleshooting Your LANE Network
• Chapter 8. IBM 8285 Management
  • Management Information Bases (MIBs)
  • IBM Nways Campus Manager ATM Overview
  • IBM Nways Campus Manager ATM for AIX
  • Overview
  • Prerequisites
  • Using Nways Campus Manager ATM for AIX with IBM 8285
  • IBM 8285 Node Related Information
  • Nways Manager for Windows
  • Overview
  • Prerequisites
  • Using Nways Manager for Windows with IBM 8285
• Appendix A. 8285 ATM Control Point Commands
  • A.1 Command Line Interface
  • A. 1.1 How to Access the Command Line Interface
  • A.1.2 Access Mode
  • A. 1.3 How to Change Administrator and User Password
  • A.1.4 Resetting the Password to Factory Default
  • A. 1.5 How to Change Terminal Settings
  • A.2 IBM 8285 ATM Command List
• Appendix B. Pinouts for Ports and Cables
  • B. 1 Pinouts for ATM25 and Other Common Network Connectors
  • B. 2 Other Cabling Considerations
  • B. 2.1 Converter Cables
  • B.2.2 Crossover Cables
• Appendix C. Part Numbers for Key Components
• Appendix D. Hints and Tips for the ATM 4-Port TR/Ethernet Bridge Module
• Appendix E. IBM ATM Campus Switch Private MIBs
• Appendix F. Special Notices
• Appendix G. Related Publications
  • G. 1 International Technical Support Organization Publications
  • G. 2 Redbooks on CD- ROMs
  • G. 3 Other Publications
• How To Get ITSO Redbooks
  • How IBM Employees Can Get ITSO Redbooks
  • How Customers Can Get ITSO Redbooks
  • IBM Redbook Order Form
• Glossary
• List of Abbreviations
• Index
• Numerics