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3Com 2103R-CSDI Installation Manual

Manual is about: EDGE ROUTER MODULE

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    ? e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e i n s t a l l a t i o n g u i d e f o r e t h e r n e t part no. 17-00590-3 published august 1996.

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    Ii 3com corporation ■ 5400 bayfront plaza ■ santa clara, california ■ 95052-8145 ©3com corporation, 1996. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without ...

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    Iii 3com, boundary routing, cardboard, cardfacts, etherdisk, etherlink, etherlink ii, lanplex, lansentry, linkbuilder, netbuilder, netbuilder ii, netfacts, oncore, onsemble, ornet, parallel tasking, smartagent, tokenlink, transcend, trichannel, and viewbuilder are registered trademarks of 3com corpo...

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    V c o n t e n t s a b o u t t h i s g u i d e introduction 9 audience 9 how to use this guide 9 conventions 10 related documents 12 3com documents 12 cisco documents 13 reference documents 13 1 i n t r o d u c t i o n product overview 1-1 edge router module operation 1-1 edge router module architect...

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    Vi configuring dip switches 2-8 configuring the online carrier dip switches 2-8 selecting a network 2-9 isolating the online edge router module 2-9 configuring the oncore carrier dip switches 2-9 enabling or disabling nvram configuration 2-10 selecting a network 2-11 installing the online edge route...

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    Vii 4 m o n i t o r i n g e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e o p e r a t i o n monitoring edge router module operation 4-1 showing module configuration and status 4-3 using the show module command 4-4 using the show port command 4-6 5 t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g troubleshooting startup problems 5-2 t...

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    Viii b t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t online technical services b-1 3com bulletin board service b-1 access by analog modem b-2 access by digital modem b-2 world wide web site b-3 3comforum on compuserve b-3 3comfacts automated fax service b-3 support from your network supplier b-4 support from 3com...

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    A b o u t t h i s g u i d e introduction this guide describes how to install and configure a 3com® online ™ or oncore® edge router module into the 3com online system concentrator or oncore switching hub. In addition, this guide provides troubleshooting suggestions in case a problem arises with the m...

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    10 a b o u t t h i s g u i d e conventions table 2 and table 3 list conventions used throughout this guide. Procedures for configuring edge router engine parameters chapter 3 information for monitoring edge router module leds chapter 4 procedures for displaying module configuration and status inform...

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    Conventions 11 “syntax” vs. “command” when the word “syntax” is used in this guide, it indicates that the general form of a command syntax is provided. You must evaluate the syntax and supply the appropriate port, path, value, address, or string. For example: enable ripip by using the following synt...

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    12 a b o u t t h i s g u i d e related documents this section provides information on supporting documentation, including: ■ 3com documents ■ cisco documents ■ reference documents 3com documents the following documents provide additional information on 3com products: online system concentrator insta...

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    Related documents 13 cisco documents cisco® cd-rom documents describe commands and other software-related information you need to operate the edge router module. Reference documents the following documents supply related background information: case, j., fedor, m., scoffstall, m., and j. Davin , the...

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    1 i n t r o d u c t i o n this chapter provides an introduction to the 3com® edge router module. This chapter contains the following sections: ■ product overview ■ edge router module features product overview the edge router module is a serial port-to-ethernet lan interconnect module jointly develop...

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    1-2 c h a p t e r 1: i n t r o d u c t i o n figure 1-1 typical edge router module connections the router module runs cisco standard software and fully interoperates with the: ■ 3com online ethernet router module ■ cisco local and remote router servers, such as the ags+ , mgs , and the cisco 3000, 4...

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    Product overview 1-3 edge router module architecture each edge router module consists of the following components: ■ carrier – provides connection s to one of three 3com switching hub products. ■ engine – provides ethernet-to-wan port connections. ■ interface connector – connects the carrier to the ...

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    1-4 c h a p t e r 1: i n t r o d u c t i o n figure 1-2 shows the architecture of each edge router module type. Figure 1-2 edge router module architecture online carrier online system concentrator edge router module engine edge router module engine oncore carrier oncore integrated system.

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    Edge router module features 1-5 edge router module features this section describes the major features of the edge router module, including: ■ software options ■ topology switching ■ network reliability ■ ios router software updates ■ memory upgrades software options the edge router module is availab...

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    1-6 c h a p t e r 1: i n t r o d u c t i o n table 1-1 software feature sets feature category feature set ip/ipx desktop desktop plus ibm enterprise lan support ip, bridging, lan extension host software, novell ® ipx ™ includes ip/ipx features plus: decnet ™ iv, appletalk ® phase 1 and 2 same as des...

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    Edge router module features 1-7 topology switching using topology switching you can: ■ switch the online edge router module among any of three ethernet networks (channels) on the hub backplane ■ switch the oncore edge router module among any of eight ethernet networks (channels) on the hub backplane...

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    1-8 c h a p t e r 1: i n t r o d u c t i o n figure 1-3 network reliability configuration ios router software updates the ios software in the edge router module engine can be updated by purchasing field-upgradeable software distribution kits. Update your module to the latest 3com release of ios soft...

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    Edge router module features 1-9 you can also purchase an upgrade kit to upgrade your ip/ipx, desktop, or desktop plus ibm software to a version with an enhanced feature set. Contact your 3com reseller or 3com customer support for more information and part numbers. Memory upgrades the edge router mod...

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    2 i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e this chapter contains the following sections: ■ installation flowchart ■ precautionary procedures ■ quick installation ■ unpacking procedures ■ verifying jumper plug positions ■ configuring dip switches ■ installing the online edge router m...

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    2-2 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e installation flowchart the flowchart in figure 2-1 identifies the steps required to install and configure the edge router module. Figure 2-1 flowchart for installing and configuring the edge router module managed hub? Rea...

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    Precautionary procedures 2-3 precautionary procedures electrostatic discharge (esd) can damage static-sensitive devices on circuit boards. Follow these precautions when you handle an edge router module: caution : do not remove the product from any antistatic wrapping until you are ready to inspect o...

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    2-4 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e quick installation for unmanaged hubs follow the general steps outlined in table 2-1 to install and configure the edge router module in an unmanaged online or oncore hub. Table 2-1 quick installation for unmanaged hubs st...

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    Quick installation 2-5 quick installation for managed hubs follow the general steps outlined in table 2-2 to install and configure the edge router module in a managed online or oncore hub. Table 2-2 quick installation for managed hubs step procedure refer to: 1 unpack the module. Unpacking procedure...

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    2-6 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e unpacking procedures to unpack the edge router module: 1 verify that the module is the model you ordered by checking the model number listed on the side of the shipping carton. Note that the product model number printed o...

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    Verifying jumper plug positions 2-7 verifying jumper plug positions verify the jumper plug positions on the online or oncore edge router module before proceeding with the installation procedure. The edge router module is equipped with several jumper plugs. The jumpers are factory-set to the appropri...

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    2-8 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e configuring dip switches dip switches let you select the backplane network used by an online or oncore edge router module. Even if you use a network management module to manage your hub, it is recommended that you configu...

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    Configuring dip switches 2-9 figure 2-2 shows the online carrier dip switch location. Figure 2-2 online carrier dip switch location selecting a network use table 2-4 to select a network by using the dip switches. Isolating the online edge router module to isolate the edge router module from all back...

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    2-10 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e ■ enabling or disabling nvram configuration ■ selecting a network figure 2-3 shows the oncore carrier dip switch location. Figure 2-3 oncore carrier dip switch location enabling or disabling nvram configuration two nv se...

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    Configuring dip switches 2-11 if the nv sel dip switch is: ■ on (enabled) – the edge router module uses configuration settings stored in its nvram. If nvram does not contain configuration settings, the edge router modules are assigned to the isolate_1 network. ■ off (disabled) – the edge router modu...

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    2-12 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e installing the online edge router module this section describes how to install the online edge router module in an online hub. If you are installing: ■ an oncore edge router module, refer to installing the oncore edge ro...

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    Installing the oncore edge router module 2-13 4 using your fingers, tighten the two spring-loaded screws on the front of the module faceplate (figure 2-4). Do not overtighten. Figure 2-4 installing the edge router module in an online hub installing the oncore edge router module you do not need to po...

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    2-14 c h a p t e r 2: i n s t a l l i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e 3 insert the module into the board guides at the top and bottom of the slot and slide it into the hub by pressing firmly at a point slightly below the center of the faceplate (figure 2-5). Figure 2-5 installing the edge ...

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    Installing the oncore edge router module 2-15 4 close the ejectors (figure 2-6). Figure 2-6 opened and closed module ejectors 5 using your fingers, tighten the two spring-loaded screws on the front of the edge router module faceplate (do not overtighten). Opened ejector closed ejector.

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    3 c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e this chapter contains the following sections: ■ managed configuration overview ■ attaching a management terminal ■ configuring the carrier in a managed online hub ■ configuring the carrier in a managed oncore hub ■ configuring the edge ro...

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    3-2 c h a p t e r 3: c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e managed configuration overview you can manage an online or oncore carrier using a network management module installed in the same hub. This section provides a brief overview of the following topics: ■ 3com management mo...

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    Attaching a management terminal 3-3 using ondemand ncs the 3com ondemand ™ network control system (ncs) is an snmp manager with a graphical user interface. For instructions on using ondemand ncs to manage the carrier, refer to one of the following documents: ■ transcend enterprise manager ondemand m...

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    3-4 c h a p t e r 3: c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e configuring the carrier in a managed online hub this section describes how to use network management commands to configure online carriers installed in an online system concentrator. This section contains the following ...

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    Configuring the carrier in a managed oncore hub 3-5 configuring the carrier in a managed oncore hub this section describes the possible sources of oncore carrier configuration settings, the factors that determine the configuration source the carrier uses, and how to configure the carrier using netwo...

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    3-6 c h a p t e r 3: c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e carrier nvram settings the oncore carrier can store configuration settings in its nvram (non-volatile random access memory), which it can use when powering on in either a managed or unmanaged hub. Two nvram dip switches...

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    Configuring the carrier in a managed oncore hub 3-7 hot swapping an oncore module you can remove a module from the oncore hub and install an identical module in the same slot without powering off the hub. This is called a hot swap. Whether or not you hot swap the edge router module affects which con...

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    3-8 c h a p t e r 3: c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e determining the configuration source table 3-1 shows how to determine the carrier configuration source . * use the show device command to view the dip configuration setting. Use the set device dip_configuration command ...

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    Configuring the edge router engine 3-9 to assign a carrier backplane port to a network using network management software, use the following command: set port slot.Port network {ethernet_1 ... Ethernet_8} {isolated_1 ... Isolated_4} for example, the following command sets backplane port 1 (engine 1) ...

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    3-10 c h a p t e r 3: c o n f i g u r i n g t h e e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e figure 3-1 attaching a terminal cable to the console port 2 attach the db-25 end of the adapter cable to the rs-232 null modem cable coming from your terminal. Figure 3-2 shows the terminal connections to both the mana...

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    Configuring the edge router engine 3-11 console and auxiliary port specifications are provided in table 3-2 and table 3-3, respectively. Mini-din connector pinouts are provided in appendix a. The edge router module is shipped autoconfigured for connection to a network running netware®. If you are no...

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    4 m o n i t o r i n g e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e o p e r a t i o n this chapter contains the following sections: ■ monitoring edge router module operation ■ showing module configuration and status monitoring edge router module operation the leds on the front panel of the edge router module allo...

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    4-2 c h a p t e r 4: m o n i t o r i n g e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e o p e r a t i o n figure 4-1 edge router module leds rtr s eo reset console aux s0 act s1 act 2103r-cs router status module status ethernet reset serial port 0 serial port 1 activity activity activity pushbutton.

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    Showing module configuration and status 4-3 each led is described in table 4-1. Showing module configuration and status this section describes nmm commands that show module configuration and status. To show configuration and status for an edge router module, use the following network management modu...

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    4-4 c h a p t e r 4: m o n i t o r i n g e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e o p e r a t i o n using the show module command the show module command displays information about a specific module. The syntax for the show module command is: show module slot {verbose} {no_verbose} the following command disp...

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    Showing module configuration and status 4-5 the following command displays verbose information for an edge router module installed in slot 6 of an online hub: online> show module 6 verbose slot module version network general information ----- --------- ------ ------- ------------- 06 2103r-csd v1.07...

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    4-6 c h a p t e r 4: m o n i t o r i n g e d g e r o u t e r m o d u l e o p e r a t i o n using the show port command the show port command displays information about a single port or all ports. The syntax for the show port command is: show port slot.Port {verbose} {no_verbose} the following comman...

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    Showing module configuration and status 4-7 no_verbose is the default option for the show port command. Use the no_verbose option to display summary information for the carrier ports. The following command displays summary information for port 1 on an edge router module installed in slot 1 of an onc...

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    5 t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g this chapter provides hardware troubleshooting information you can use if the edge router module fails to operate correctly. If after reviewing the information in this chapter, you cannot correct the problem, contact your 3com representative for further assistance. Fo...

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    5-2 c h a p t e r 5: t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g troubleshooting startup problems this section describes how to troubleshoot startup problems by monitoring the leds on the edge router module. This section describes: ■ troubleshooting router-specific problems ■ troubleshooting mailbox interface pro...

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    Troubleshooting network connectivity problems 5-3 troubleshooting network connectivity problems if the edge router module does not appear to be routing traffic properly on the network, it may indicate that there is no connection to the network. Try performing one or more of the following troubleshoo...

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    5-4 c h a p t e r 5: t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g troubleshooting wan connectivity problems if you suspect that the edge router module has lost wan connectivity, perform one or more of the following troubleshooting actions: ■ verify that you have the correct cable for your configuration. Refer to a...

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    Correcting operating malfunctions 5-5 correcting operating malfunctions table 5-1 lists the symptoms of operating malfunctions for the edge router module and shows possible causes and corrective actions for these malfunctions. Table 5-1 troubleshooting malfunctions symptom possible cause corrective ...

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    5-6 c h a p t e r 5: t r o u b l e s h o o t i n g the terminal fails to respond to commands entered at the keyboard. The terminal is not receiving commands. Power off the terminal, wait 30 seconds, and then power it on again. The keyboard cable is attached incorrectly. If the terminal still does no...

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    A s p e c i f i c a t i o n s this appendix contains the hardware specifications for the 3com edge router module in the following sections: ■ general specifications ■ electrical specifications ■ environmental specifications ■ mechanical specifications ■ hub capacities ■ cable pinouts.

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    A-2 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s general specifications electrical specifications the following table lists the basic power requirements by module type. * oncore power requirements are based on an edge router engine installed in bay 1 of the oncore carrier. Bay 2 is empty. Table a-...

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    Environmental specifications a-3 environmental specifications table a-4 lists the btu/hr calculations for the edge router module installed in each hub type. Mechanical specifications table a-3 environmental specifications operating temperature 0° to 50° c (32° to 122° f) storage temperature -10° to ...

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    A-4 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s hub capacities this section provides guidelines for installing edge router modules in online or oncore hubs. Online hub capacities follow the guidelines in table a-6 when installing online edge router modules in an online system concentrator. . Onco...

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    Cable pinouts a-5 follow the guidelines in table a-8 when installing online edge router modules in an oncore 10-slot or 17-slot hub. . Cable pinouts use the information in this section to ensure that the cables and connecting hardware meet requirements. For proper operation, use only approved cables...

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    A-6 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s this section describes: ■ console port pinouts ■ auxiliary port pinouts ■ db-25 null modem cable ■ serial port pinouts console port pinouts this section lists the cable pinouts for the: ■ dte console port ■ mini-din to db-25 modem cable dte console ...

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    Cable pinouts a-7 figure a-1 identifies the pins that the 8-pin mini-din port uses. Figure a-1 mini-din serial port pinouts mini-din to db-25 modem cable table a-10 lists console port pinouts for the 3com openhub ™ management cable (mini-din to db-25 modem adapter cable). Table a-10 console port pin...

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    A-8 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s auxiliary port pinouts table a-11 lists the cable pinouts for the auxiliary port on the edge router module. Mini-din to db-25 modem cable table a-12 lists auxiliary port pinouts for the 3com openhub management cable (mini-din to db-25 modem adapter ...

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    Cable pinouts a-9 db-25 null modem cable use a null modem cable to connect the edge router module to another dte device (for example, a dumb terminal). Serial port pinouts this section lists cable pinouts for each type of synchronous serial cable supported by the serial ports on the edge router modu...

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    A-10 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s eia-530 dte synchronous serial cable pinouts table a-13 lists pinouts for eia-530 dte synchronous serial cable (part number erm530-cab). Table a-13 eia-530 dte cable pinouts (db-25) 25 pin 1 signal direction dte dce 2 25 pin signal dte dce directio...

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    Cable pinouts a-11 rs-232 dte and dce serial cable pinouts table a-14 lists pinouts for: ■ rs-232 dte synchronous serial cable (part number erm232-cab) ■ rs-232 dce synchronous serial cable (part number erf232-cab ) ) table a-14 rs-232 dte and dce cable pinouts (db-25) 25 pin 1 signal dte dce direct...

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    A-12 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s rs-449 dte and dce serial cable pinouts table a-15 lists pinouts for: ■ rs-449 dte synchronous serial cable (part number erm449-cab) ■ rs-449 dce synchronous serial cable (part number erf449-cab ) table a-15 rs-449 dte and dce cable pinouts (db-37)...

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    Cable pinouts a-13 v.35 dte and dce serial cable pinouts table a-16 lists pinouts for: ■ v.35 dte synchronous serial cable (part number ermv35-cab) ■ v.35 dce synchronous serial cable (part number erfv35-cab) table a-16 v.35 dte and dce cable pinouts (winchester-type 34-pin) 34 pin 1 signal dte dce ...

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    A-14 a p p e n d i x a: s p e c i f i c a t i o n s x.21 dte and dce serial cable pinouts table a-17 lists pinouts for: ■ x.21 dte synchronous serial cable (part number ermx21-cab) ■ x-21 dce synchronous serial cable (part number erfx21-cab) table a-17 x.21 dte and dce cable pinouts (db-15) 15 pin 1...

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    B t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t 3com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix contains the following sections: ■ online technical services ■ support from your network supplier ■ support from 3com corporation ■ returning products for repair ...

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    B-2 a p p e n d i x b: t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t access by analog modem to reach the service by modem, set your modem to 8 data bits, no parity, and 1 stop bit. Call the telephone number nearest you: access by digital modem isdn users can call in to 3combbs using a digital modem for fast acces...

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    Online technical services b-3 world wide web site access the latest networking information on the 3com world wide web site by entering our url into your internet browser: http://www.3com.Com/ this service features news and information about 3com products, customer service and support, 3com corporati...

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    B-4 a p p e n d i x b: t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t local access numbers are available within the following countries: support from your network supplier if additional assistance is required, contact your network supplier. Many suppliers are authorized 3com service partners who are qualified to p...

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    Support from 3com corporation b-5 support from 3com corporation if you are unable to receive support from your network supplier, technical support contracts are available from 3com. In the u.S. And canada, call (800) 876-3266 for customer service. If you are outside the u.S. And canada, contact your...

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    B-6 a p p e n d i x b: t e c h n i c a l s u p p o r t accessing the 3com isd mib the 3com management information base (mib) for the integrated systems division (isd) describes commands that enable you to manage 3com snmp-based products. The mib is available over the internet on an anonymous ftp ser...

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    I n d e x 1 i n d e x numerics 3com bulletin board service (3combbs) b-1 3com sales offices b-5 3comfacts b-3 3comforum b-3 a audience of manual 9 auxiliary port pinouts a-8 specifications 3-11 troubleshooting 5-5 b backplane 2-13 bulletin board service b-1 c cable pinouts console port a-6 to a-7 ei...

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    2 i n d e x f faceplate 2-13 fax service. See 3comfacts fcc notice ii firmware upgrading 1-8 flowchart installation 2-2 front panel leds 4-1 h hardware specifications a-1 hot swapping 2-13 i installation flowchart 2-2 hot swapping 3-7 oncore edge router module 2-13 to 2-15 online edge router module ...

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    I n d e x 3 r returning products for repair b-5 router (rtr) led 5-2 router problems troubleshooting 5-2 router software support service 1-8 rs-232 dte/dce cable pinouts a-11 rs-449 dte/dce cable pinouts a-12 s show module command 4-4 show port command 4-6 simple network management protocol (snmp) 1...

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    Limited warranty hardware: 3com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3com or its authorized reseller: if a product does not operate as warranted above during...

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    Governing law: this limited warranty shall be governed by the laws of the state of california. 3com corporation 5400 bayfront plaza santa clara, ca 95052-8145 (408) 764-5000 3/18/96.