SynOptics Communications, Inc. September 30, 1993 SYSTEM 5000(tm) ETHERNET AND TOKEN RING NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULES AND DATA COLLECTION ENGINES HIGHLIGHTS * Deliver superior performance for managing System 5000 network center appltions * Provide detailed Ethernet (Model 5310) and Token Ring (Model 5510) network performance data to the Optivity(tm) network management system * Supports high-speed data collection and processing for any of 12 Ethernet segments or nine To Rings on Model 5000 hub backplane * Collect management data from host modules via out-of-band, high-speed Common Management Bus (CMB) on Model 5000 backplane, providing visibility into and core data collection for all segments and rings * On-board 32-bit, 25 Mhz processor delivers high-speed processing power for computing complex, detailed traffic analysis and exercising overall network control * Data Collection Engines (DCEs) provide high-speed traffic analysis and processing features, delivering extensive management capabilities * Comprehensive LED matrices report module, segment/ring and hub backplane status at a glance * Fully hot-swappable, enabling modules to be removed from or inserted into powered-up Model 5000 hub without disrupting network operations SynOptics Communications' System 5000(tm) network management modules deliver a robust solution for managing, troubleshooting and analyzing multiple networks in SynOptics System 5000 network center applicans. Residing in the Model 5000 hub, the modules collect and process core performance statistics from rings and segments operating within the hub, enabling network managers to monitor and control System 5000 networks with precision. With on-board Data Collection Engines, the modules also provide a platform for performing high-performance traffic analysis functions. THE SYSTEM 5000 SOLUTION The Model 5000, working with the LattisSphere(tm) system comprised of existing SynOptics hub products, representhe industry's first structured networking solution that supports today's legacy networks while providing a migration path to future LAN technologies. The Model 5000 intelligent hub platform is designed to support highly-segmented enterprise networks by providing a central point of integration and administration for distributed environments. Residing in the network center, the Model 5000 unites distributed System 3000- and System 2000-based Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI networks as a single, cohesive system, optimizing the use of centralized network resources such as servers, bridges and routers. The Model5000 also includes a built-in path to the high-speed switching technologies of the future, enabling customers to incrementally migrate their shared-media LANs to switched backbone networks without sacrificing existing investments. SYSTEM 5000 NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULES System 5000 network management modules provide the Optivity(tm) network management system with information regarding the Ml 5000 and all supported media, enabling network managers to monitor network performance and control hub and network configuration. All modules installed in the hub, including the Model 5110 Supervisory Module and System 5000 host modules, regularly collect and maintain fault, performance and configuration data at the network, hub, board and port levels. This information is forwarded to the network management modules over the Common Management Bus (CMB), a 32 megabit per second (Mb/s) bus that spans all 14 slots on the Model 5000 backplane. The network management modules process and condense the data and, using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), forward it to the network management station for review. Both Ethernet and Token Ring versions of the modules are available for managing all segments and rings supported by the Model 5000 hub. MODEL 5310 ETHERNET NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULE The Model 5310 Ethernet Network Management Module attaches to the Model 5000 backplane to collect segment and port performance and activity data from intelligent host modules, providing core management of up to 52 Ethernet segments supported by the hub. Each Model 5310 includes a central 32-bit, 25 Mhz processor offering high-speed, 22 million-instructions-per-second (MIPS) performance for computing and processing complex traffic data. The modules feature 1 Mb of Flash EEPROM, 128K of non-volatile RAM and 256K of Boot EPROM for on-board storage of agent software and configuration images. All management information is sent to the Optivity network management system in-band using SNMP. An external RS-232-C port on the module is also available to support out-of-band SNMP management operations at speeds up to 38.4 kilobytes per second (Kb/s). Module configuration and diagnostic testing can be performed at the hub site using a front-panel DB-9 service port maintained by the hub's Supervisory Module. MODEL 5510 TOKEN RING NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULE The Model 5510 Token Ring Network Management Module attaches to the Model 5000 backplane to gather ring-level performance and activity data from intelligent host modules, providing core management for up to 26 Token Ring networks operating within the hub. The Model 5510 features a central 32-bit, 25 Mhz processor supporting 22 million- instructions-per-second (MIPS) performance for computing and processing complex traffic data. Like the Model 5310, the Model 5510 also includes 1 Mb of Flash EEPROM, 128K of non-volatile RAM and 256K of Boot EPROM for on-board storage of agent software and configuration images. In-band SNMP communications are supported for sending management data to the Optivity network management system. A front-panel RS-232-C port is also available to support out-of- band SNMP management operations at speeds up to 38.4 Kb/s. Module configuration and diagnostic testing can be performed at the hub site using a front-panel DB-9 service port maintained by the hub's Supervisory Module. DATA COLLECTION ENGINES System 5000 network management modules employ a multi-processor architecture, each featuring a dedicated custom Frame Processing Unit (FPU), a 13 MIP, 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP) and a network interface. Together, these elements comprise the Data Collection Engine (DCE). DCEs captures frames, computes RMON type statistics and passes the resulting data to the module's central processor, providing the network manager with extensive management capabilities. Each System 5000 Ethernet and Token Ring network management module comes preconfigured with a single DCE, relieving the central processing unit (CPU) from low-level packet processing chores. Because each managed segment or ring requires its own DCE to provide detailed packet analysis, System 5000 network management modules include an expansion feature that allows users to install additional DCEs on the existing hardware. MODEL 5311 ETHERNET AND MODEL 5511 TOKEN RING DATA COLLECTION ENGINES The Model 5310 Ethernet Network Management Module offers sockets for holding two additional Model 5311 DCEs, providing a cost-effective method for extensive analysis and management of up to three Ethernet segments from a single module. The Model 5510 Token Ring Network Management Module offers a single socket for supporting one additional Model 5511 DCE, providing analysis and management for up to two Token Ring networks. The Model 5311 Ethernet and the Model 5511 Token Ring DCEs incorporate a 32-bit digital signal processor (DSP), providing a dedicated engine for processing frame segments and computing MAC- and ring-level statistics at speeds up to 11,000 packets per second. The Model 5511 utilizes a SynOptics-developed application specific integrated circuit (ASIC) to serve as an FPU that promiscuously captures and passes frames to the DSP at full network speeds. The Model 5311 employs a unique dual National Semiconductor NIC design, with one NIC dedicated to promiscuous packet capture and the second reserved for in-band SNMP communications. DCEs are assigned to analyze specific segments or rings through the Optivity network management system. Users choose how the DCEs are assigned through a simple software operation, lending additional configuration flexibility to the System 5000 application. LED DISPLAYS The Model 5310 Ethernet and Model 5510 Token Ring network management modules include an LED matrix display to indicate the modules' operational status at a glance. Both the Model 5310 and the Model 5310 include a top-level "annunciator" LED to report the modules' overall status. In addition, the Model 5310 includes a bi-color LED matrix display to indicate which of the 12 backplane Ethernet segments are in use and their current status. The Model 5510 offers a bi-color LED display to report which of the nine backplane Token Ring networks are being used, as well the rings' speeds. In addition, both the Model 5310 and the Model 5510 include a four-character alphanumeric display associated with each DCE to report current module status, network utilization and network error conditions. MODEL 5510 TOKEN RING AND MODEL 5310 ETHERNET NETWORK MANAGEMENT MODULES TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS NETWORK PROTOCOL Model 5310: IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD Model 5510: IEEE 802.5 Token Ring access method and physical layer specifications MICROPROCESSOR 32 bit Motorola 68040 25 Mhz CPU MEMORY Model 5310: 2 Mb DRAM Model 5510: 4 Mb DRAM Both upgradeable to 16 Mb. FLASH EEPROM 1 Mb (upgradeable to 2 Mb) NON-VOLATILE RAM 128k (upgradeable to 256k) BOOT EPROM 256k (upgradeable to 512k) PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (H) 19.0 in x (W) 1.2 in x (D) 11.0 in (H) 48.3 cm x (W) 3.0 cm x (D) 28.0 cm ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS Operating temperature: 5C to 40C Operating humidity: 85% max relative humidity, non-condensing Operating altitude: 10,000 ft (3,048 m) max Storage temperature: -25C to 70C Storage humidity: 95% max relative humidity Free fall/drop: ISO 4180-2, NSTA 1A Vibration: IEC 68-2-6/34 Stock/bump: IEC 68-2-27/29 WEIGHT Model 5310: 4.4 lbs (1.9 kg) Model 5510: 4.1 lbs (1.8 kg) SAFETY UL 1950 with D3 deviations CSA 22.2 #950 with D3 deviations IEC 950 / EN 60 950 (TUV) PCB designed to meet UL94-V1 flammability requirements ELECTROMAGNETIC EMISSIONS Meet FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A Meet VCCI Class 1 ITG (CISPR 22 A limits) Meet EN 55 022, Class B and Vfg 243 Class B with shielded cable MODEL 5310/5311 AND MODEL 5510/5511 DCES MICROPROCESSOR 32-bit TMS 320C31 Digital Signal Processor 25 Mhz MEMORY 1 Mb shared RAM buffer between DSP and 68040 64k high-speed SRAM buffer between FPU and DSP. NETWORK INTERFACE CHIP Model 5510/5511: Texas Instruments TMS 380 Token Ring Chip Set Model 5310/5311: Two DP8390 National Ethernet Network Controllers DATA RATE Model 5510/5511: 4 Mb/s or 16 Mb/s Differential Manchester Encoding Model 5310/5311: 10 Mb/s Manchester encoding PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS (H) 8.7 in x (W) 6.0 in x (D) 0.6 in (H) 22.3 cm x (W) 15.3 cm x (D) 1.5 cm WEIGHT Model 5311: 6.5 oz (.18 kg) Model 5511: 6.9 oz (.19 kg) SynOptics Communications is a registered trademark and Expanded View, LattisHub, Optivity, System 2000, System 3000 and System 5000 are trademarks of SynOptics Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. DA505-431US-A