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Cabletron Systems TRMIM-62A User Manual

Manual is about: TOKEN RING MEDIA INTERFACE MODULE

Summary of TRMIM-62A

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    Trmim-62a token ring media interface module user’s guide.

  • Page 3: Notice

    I notice cabletron systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult cabletron systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software de...

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    Notice ii fcc notice this device complies with part 15 of the fcc rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Not...

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    Notice iii cabletron systems, inc. Program license agreement important: before utilizing this product, carefully read this license agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and cabletron systems, inc. (“cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to...

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    Notice iv united states government restricted rights the enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with section 52227-19 (a) through (d) of the commercial computer software - restricted rig...

  • Page 7: Contents

    V contents chapter 1 introduction 1.1 getting help................................................................................. 1-2 1.2 document conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.3 using this manual.....................................................

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    Contents vi chapter 3 installation 3.1 unpacking and handling the trmim-62a ..................................3-1 3.2 installing the trmim-62a ...........................................................3-2 3.3 attaching stations ..........................................................................

  • Page 9: Chapter 1

    1-1 chapter 1 introduction welcome to the trmim-62a token ring media interface module user’s guide . This manual describes how to configure, install, and attach stations to the trmim-62a. It also describes how to monitor the operational status of the module and how to troubleshoot any operational or...

  • Page 10: 1.1 Getting Help

    Introduction 1-2 1.1 getting help if you need technical assistance with the trmim-62a, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact cabletron systems technical support: by phone (603) 332-9400 monday-friday; 8 a . M . – 8 p . M . Eastern time by compuserve g...

  • Page 11: Introduction

    Introduction 1-3 this manual is organized as follows: chapter 1, introduction , describes how to get technical assistance, document conventions, the manual’s organizational structure, and trmim-62a features and capabilities. It also lists related manuals and reference sources. Chapter 2, requirement...

  • Page 12: 1.4.4 Beaconing Protection

    Introduction 1-4 1.4.2 jumper-selectable ring speed the trmim-62a has a ring speed jumper located on the component board for configuring the ring operating speed. Section 2.4 provides instructions for setting the ring speed and information about conditions under which the network’s default ring spee...

  • Page 13: 1.4.5 Trmim-62A Management

    Introduction 1-5 1.4.5 trmim-62a management a variety of network management tools can be used to manage and monitor the trmim-62a. Cabletron systems local management is the com-port accessible management application embedded in all cabletron token ring management modules. Other tools include the fam...

  • Page 14: 1.6 Recommended Reading

    Introduction 1-6 1.6 recommended reading the following publications provide information useful for designing and implementing token ring networks. Local area networks , ieee standard 802.5 token ring access method and physical layer specifications commercial building wiring standard, tia/eia-568a st...

  • Page 15: Chapter 2

    2-1 chapter 2 requirements and specifications before you install the trmim-62a, review the installation requirements and operating specifications outlined in this chapter. Failure to follow these guidelines when installing the trmim-62a could result in poor network performance. 2.1 installation guid...

  • Page 16: Management Module

    Requirements and specifications 2-2 2.2 management module requirements this section lists token ring management modules with their firmware versions required for interoperability with the trmim-62a: management module firmware version trmm/trmmim 3.01.01 or greater trmm-2/trmm-4 01.02.01 or greater t...

  • Page 17: 2.4 Setting The Ring Speed

    Requirements and specifications 2-3 2.4 setting the ring speed the default ring speed setting for the trmim-62a is 16 mbps. To set the ring operating speed (4 or 16 mbps), position the jp1 jumper on the setting you want, as shown in figure 2-1. See section 2.4.1 for information about how, under cert...

  • Page 18: Trmm-

    Requirements and specifications 2-4 2.4.1 management configuration overrides a token ring management module in the mmac “remembers” the position and ring speed setting for each token ring module in the hub that it controls. The default response by any token ring management module to a trmim-62a conf...

  • Page 19: Trmm-2

    Requirements and specifications 2-5 see the trmm/trmmim local management user’s guide for more information about operational modes and other network-configuration applications. If the ring is managed by either a trmm-2 , a trmm-4 , or a trbmim-t management board, a trmim-62a with a different jp1 rin...

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    Requirements and specifications 2-6.

  • Page 21: Chapter 3

    3-1 chapter 3 installation this chapter describes how to unpack, handle, and install the trmim-62a. It also describes how to attach token ring stations to the trmim-62a. 3.1 unpacking and handling the trmim-62a to unpack the trmim-62a: 1. Carefully remove the trmim-62a and other items from the shipp...

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    Installation 3-2 3.2 installing the trmim-62a install the trmim-62a into the mmac as described: 1. Put on the anti-static wriststrap included in the shipment and remove the protective safety panel from any mim slot in the mmac. 2. Fully insert the trmim-62a into the mmac by sliding the module into t...

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    Installation 3-3 figure 3-1 installing the trmim-62a trmm mmac-m3fnb m3psm m3fm trmm mmac-m8fnb installation in an mmac-m3fnb/-3fnb installation in an mmac-m8fnb/-m5fnb or mmac-8fnb/-5fnb coaxial token ring j ing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 trmim-62a co axial t oken ring j ing 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11...

  • Page 24: 3.3 Attaching Stations

    Installation 3-4 3.3 attaching stations before connecting lobe cables, review the cabling recommendations described in section 2.3. To connect a station to the trmim-62a: 1. Attach the lobe access unit (lau) bnc-to-db9 male adaptor to the female db9 stp port on the station’s network interface card a...

  • Page 25: Trmim-62A

    Installation 3-5 2. Insert the bnc connector on the lobe cable into any lobe port on the trmim-62a. Insert the other bnc connector on the lobe cable to the lau as shown in figure 3-3. 3. Repeat these steps for each station. Figure 3-3 connecting a station to the trmim-62a trmim-62a err mgmt 16mb p e...

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    Installation 3-6 3.4 checking the installation with power on at the mmac and the attached stations, check that the red err led on the trmim-62a is not lit, and that no error conditions exist at the attached stations. The green lnk leds should be illuminated for each station that is inserted into the...

  • Page 27: Chapter 4

    4-1 chapter 4 monitoring and troubleshooting this chapter describes how to use lanview leds to monitor the operational status of the network. It also describes troubleshooting procedures you can use to diagnose and resolve problems with the trmim-62a and the token ring installation. 4.1 using lanvie...

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    Monitoring and troubleshooting 4-2 leds are described as follows: • 16mb - the ring speed led lights yellow when the trmim-62a ring speed is set to 16 mbps. When it is not lit, the ring speed is set to 4 mbps. • err - the error indicator should not be lit under normal operating conditions. When soli...

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    Monitoring and troubleshooting 4-3 4.2 troubleshooting the network this section describes troubleshooting procedures you can perform to diagnose and correct problems with the trmim-62a and other mims in the mmac. The following procedures usually help resolve problems typically encountered with netwo...

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    Monitoring and troubleshooting 4-4 - check the cable conductors for continuity. Use cable testers designed for this task. • check that mims in the mmac are grouped together according to their network type if they are not designed for standalone operation (e. G., cabletron systems tprmim) along side ...

  • Page 31: Index

    Ix-1 index a active tcu lobe ports 1-3 attaching stations 3-4 automatic beacon recovery process (abrp) 1-4 b beaconing speed fault protection from 1-4 beaconing protection 1-4 bnc connector 2-3, 3-5 bnc port 3-4 bnc-to-db9 adaptors connecting to station 3-4 c cabling general guidelines 2-2 port/cabl...

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    Index ix-2 application support in the mmac 1-5 configuration overrides 2-5 mgmt led described 4-2 monitoring with lanview leds 4-1 to 4-2 p pen led described 4-2 phantom current indicated by lnk led 4-2 ports media type supported 1-3 scope of application 1-3 status of indicated 4-2 r ring speed indi...