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This chapter describes the LAN Emulation (LANE) Manager feature for the Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM) module installed in Catalyst 5000 or Catalyst 3000 series switches.
Using CiscoView's LANE Manager feature requires the following progression of tasks:
1. Before using CiscoView, work from the command line to determine the default address for LECS, LEC, and LES. Then register the default LECS to the LS1010 ATM Switch.
2. Use CiscoView to configure the LANE database, set up a default ELAN, and assign a LES for each ELAN in the database.
3. Return to the command line and bind the LEC to the ELAN.
4. When all setup requirements are complete, use CiscoView to review the information.
The LANE Manager window allows access to the following LANE management categories:
The LANE Manager window displays changes according to the category selected. Only one category is displayed at a time. You can change the category to access different LANE management features. The default is LEC Management.
To display information for any category, select the category from the pulldown menu next to the CATEGORY label.
To start the LANE Manager application, select Tools>LANE Manager from the CiscoView main window.
TIP: From Catalyst 5000 devices, start the LANE Manager application by selecting Card>Configure...>LAN Manager.
The LECS Management window provides tools to configure, create, or delete a LECS database and provide action buttons to display virtual channel connections (VCC) and run-time information about a selected LECS.
The LECS Management window contains a list box of LECS entities on the device.
The following action buttons might be available, depending on the device:
All VCC-specific windows are read-only. The information is provided primarily for troubleshooting.
When you click Database in the LECS Management window, the LECS Database window opens. The LECS Database window contains a list box of LECS databases on the device. Within this area, you can configure, create, or delete LECS databases.
The following action buttons might be available, depending on the device:
When you click Configure in the LECS Database window, the LECS Database Configuration window is displayed. The contents of the Database Configuration area depend on the category you select in the window:
If you select the ELAN category, the LECS Database Configuration window displays the configuration for each ELAN defined in a database: ELAN name, corresponding LES ATM address, and access level.
The access level is either open or closed (restricted). Open means that LEC joining requests for the ELAN are accepted; closed means that an LEC must match the MAC or ATM address specified in the database for this ELAN to be allowed in this LEC.
The following action buttons might be available depending on the device:
If you select the Default ELAN category, the LECS Database Configuration window displays the default ELAN in the database, if one has been defined. You can enter the default ELAN name. To modify the existing configuration, edit the fields as appropriate, click Modify and exit the window when the configuration is accepted by the device. If the configuration is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
When you click Configure in the LECS Database Configuration ELAN category window, the Database ELAN Configuration window opens. This window displays the configuration for a selected ELAN defined in a database. You can specify the LES serving this ELAN and the access mode for this ELAN. To modify the ELAN, edit the fields as appropriate, and click Modify. If an invalid value exists, an error message is displayed.
When you click Create in the LECS Database Configuration ELAN category window, the Database ELAN Creation window opens. You can enter the ELAN name, the LES serving the ELAN, and the access mode for the ELAN. To create a new ELAN, edit the fields as appropriate and click Create.
If you select the LES category, the LECS Database Configuration window redraws to display LES entities defined for each ELAN, and the priority level and current state. The priority level is the relative priority of the LES for servicing the ELAN; the lower the number, the more priority is given to the LES.
The following action buttons might be available, depending on your platform and operating system:
When you click Configure in the LECS Database Configuration LES category window, the Database LES Configuration window opens. You can specify the priority level for the LES of the selected ELAN. To modify the existing configuration, edit the fields as appropriate and click Modify.
When you click Create in the LECS Database Configuration LES category window, the Database LES Creation window opens. You can enter the name of the ELAN, the address, and priority level of a LES. To create a new LES, click Create and define the fields as desired. Click Create and exit the window when the creation is accepted by the device. If the creation is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
If you select the LEC MAC Address category, the LECS Database Configuration window redraws to show LEC MAC addresses. You can specify the mapping from the primary MAC address of an LEC to the ELAN to which the LEC is assigned.
The following action buttons might be available, depending on the device:
When you click Configure in the LECS Database Configuration---LEC MAC Address category window, the Database LEC MAC Address Configuration window opens. This window allows you to specify the mapping from the primary MAC address of a LEC to the ELAN which the LEC is assigned. To modify the existing configuration, edit the fields as appropriate and click Modify.
When you click Create in the LECS Database Configuration---LEC MAC Address category window, the Database LEC MAC Address Creation window opens. You can designate the LEC MAC address for an ELAN. To create a new LEC MAC address, click Create and define the fields as desired. Click Create and exit the window when the creation is accepted by the device. If the creation is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
If you select the LEC ATM Address category, the LECS Database Configuration window shows the LEC ATM Addresses. You can specify the mapping from the primary ATM address of an LEC to the ELAN which the LEC is assigned.
The following action buttons might be available, depending on your platform and operating system:
When you click Configuration in the LECS Database Configuration---LEC ATM Address category window, the Database LEC ATM Address Configuration window opens. You can specify the ELAN name to which the LEC is assigned. To modify the existing configuration, edit the fields as appropriate, click Modify, and exit the window when the configuration is accepted by the device. If the configuration is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
When you click Create in the LECS Database Configuration---LEC ATM Address category window, the Database LEC ATM Address Creation window opens. You can specify the LEC ATM address for a specific ELAN. To create a new LEC ATM address, click Create and define the fields as desired. Click Create again and exit the window when the creation is accepted by the device. If the creation is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
The LES/BUS Management window provides tools to configure, create, or delete an LES or BUS and display the following information:
The LES/BUS Management window contains a list box for all the LES/BUS entities on the device.
The following action buttons might be available depending on your platform and operating system:
When you select an entry from the LES/BUS Management list box and click Configure, the LES/BUS Configuration window opens. This window contains the detailed configuration of the selected LES/BUS and allows you to modify the existing configuration. To modify the existing configuration, edit the fields as appropriate, click Modify, and exit the window when the configuration is accepted by the device. If the configuration is rejected by the device, an error message is displayed.
The LEC Management window contains the following action buttons:
The LEC Management window contains a list box for all the LECs on the device.
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