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Cabletron Systems VHSIM-G02 User Manual

Manual is about: Cabletron Systems Very High Speed Interface Model VHSIM-G02 User's Guide

Summary of VHSIM-G02

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    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide vhsim-g02 1 2 9034001.

  • Page 3: Notice

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide 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, f...

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    Notice ii vhsim-g02 user’s guide 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 u...

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    Notice vhsim-g02 user’s guide iii cabletron systems, inc. Program license agreement important: this license applies for use of product in the following geographical regions: canada mexico central america south america before opening or utilizing the enclosed product, carefully read this license agre...

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    Notice iv vhsim-g02 user’s guide if the program is exported from the united states pursuant to the license exception tsr under the u.S. Export administration regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in sections 1 or 2 of this agreement, you agree not to (i) reexport or relea...

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    Notice vhsim-g02 user’s guide v cabletron systems sales and service, inc. Program license agreement important: this license applies for use of product in the united states of america and by united states of america government end users. Before opening or utilizing the enclosed product, carefully rea...

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    Notice vi vhsim-g02 user’s guide if the program is exported from the united states pursuant to the license exception tsr under the u.S. Export administration regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in sections 1 or 2 of this agreement, you agree not to (i) reexport or relea...

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    Notice vhsim-g02 user’s guide vii cabletron systems limited program license agreement important: this license applies for the use of the product in the following geographical regions: europe middle east africa asia australia pacific rim before opening or utilizing the enclosed product, carefully rea...

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    Notice viii vhsim-g02 user’s guide if the program is exported from the united states pursuant to the license exception tsr under the u.S. Export administration regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in sections 1 or 2 of this agreement, you agree not to (i) reexport or rel...

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    Notice vhsim-g02 user’s guide ix declaration of conformity application of council directive(s): 89/336/eec 73/23/eec manufacturer’s name: cabletron systems, inc. Manufacturer’s address: 35 industrial way po box 5005 rochester, nh 03867 european representative name: mr. J. Solari european representat...

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    Notice x vhsim-g02 user’s guide.

  • Page 13: Contents

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide xi contents figures ............................................................................................... Xiii tables ................................................................................................. Xiv chapter 1 introduction 1.1 structure of this gu...

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    Contents xii vhsim-g02 user’s guide.

  • Page 15: Figures

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide xiii figures figure page 1-1 vhsim-g02 .............................................................................. 1-1 2-1 removing the vhsim coverplate from the host platform ....... 2-3 2-2 installing the vhsim-g02 in the host platform ........................ 2-4 2-3 con...

  • Page 16: Tables

    Xiv vhsim-g02 user’s guide tables table page 3-1 vhsim-g02 led functionality .................................................3-2 a-1 physical properties of the vhsim-g02.................................... A-1 a-2 environmental requirements of the vhsim-g02 .................... A-1 a-3 regulatory c...

  • Page 17: Chapter 1

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide 1-1 chapter 1 introduction welcome to the cabletron systems vhsim-g02 user’s guide . This manual describes the vhsim-g02 and provides information concerning features, installation, troubleshooting, information on local management, and specifications for the vhsim-g02 (very hig...

  • Page 18: 1.1

    Chapter 1: introduction 1-2 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 1.1 structure of this guide read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the vhsim-g02. The following list provides an overview of each section of this ...

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    Document conventions vhsim-g02 user’s guide 1-3 1.2.2 connectivity the vhsim-g02 supports two modes of operation for the gigabit interfaces. In one mode, the vhsim-g02 supports one active and one redundant gigabit ethernet twisted pair port. In the other mode, both of the interfaces can be active at...

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    Chapter 1: introduction 1-4 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 1.5 getting help for additional support related to this device or document, contact cabletron systems using one the following methods. Before calling cabletron systems, have the following information ready: • your cabletron systems service contract ...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide 2-1 chapter 2 installation to install the vhsim-g02 you need the following items: • phillips screwdriver • antistatic wrist strap (shipped with the vhsim-g02) • standoff screws (shipped with the vhsim-g02) 2.1 unpacking the vhsim-g02 unpack the vhsim-g02 as follows: 1. Remove ...

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    Chapter 2: installation 2-2 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 2.2 installing the vhsim-g02 you can install a vhsim-g02 in any cabletron systems device that supports vhsim technology (e.G., 2e253-49r, 6h252-17). The following sections provide instructions for installing a vhsim-g02 in an interface module or in ...

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    Installing the vhsim-g02 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 2-3 4. Lay the module down with the internal components facing up. 5. Refer to figure 2-1 and remove the two faceplate mounting screws and the vhsim coverplate. Save the screws. Figure 2-1 removing the vhsim coverplate from the host platform faceplate ...

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    Chapter 2: installation 2-4 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 6. Refer to figure 2-2 and position the vhsim-g02 behind the module faceplate, above the connectors. Figure 2-2 installing the vhsim-g02 in the host platform 7. Align the vhsim-g02 connectors with the vhsim connectors on the module. ! Caution when i...

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    Installing the vhsim-g02 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 2-5 8. Press down firmly on the vhsim-g02 until the connectors slide all the way onto the pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the interface module align with the standoff screw holes on the vhsim-g02. 9. Secure the vhsim-g02 to the module faceplate usin...

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    Chapter 2: installation 2-6 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 5. Refer back to figure 2-1 and remove the two faceplate mounting screws and the vhsim coverplate. Save the screws. 6. Refer back to figure 2-2 and place the vhsim-g02 module behind the standalone device faceplate. 7. Align the vhsim-g02 connectors ...

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    Network connections vhsim-g02 user’s guide 2-7 2.3 network connections the vhsim-g02 has two rj45 connectors for the gigabit ethernet connections, port 1 and port 2. The cable used for connections is 4-pair category 5 unshielded twisted pair, conforming to the ieee 802.3ab specification. The maximum...

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    Chapter 2: installation 2-8 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port rcv (receive) led is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the rcv led is off and the xmt (transmit)led is not blinking amber, perform the following steps: a. Verify that the c...

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    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide 3-1 chapter 3 lanview leds this chapter describes how to use the lanview leds to monitor the vhsim-g02 status and diagnose vhsim-g02 problems. Figure 3-1 shows the location of the vhsim-g02 leds. Refer to table 3-1 for a description of the leds. Section 3.2 describes redundanc...

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    Chapter 3: lanview leds 3-2 vhsim-g02 user’s guide 3.2 redundancy the vhsim-g02 supports two modes of operation. In the active mode, both interfaces are enabled, and all led descriptions will apply to both ports. In the redundancy mode, one port is active while the other is redundant. In the redunda...

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    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide 4-1 chapter 4 local management this chapter provides information about using local management with the vhsim-g02. The vhsim-g02 is managed using the local management ethernet screens for configuration and statistics on the host platform. 4.1 requirements make sure that the fol...

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    Chapter 4: local management 4-2 vhsim-g02 user’s guide.

  • Page 33: Appendix A

    Vhsim-g02 user’s guide a-1 appendix a vhsim-g02 specifications this chapter lists the specifications and regulatory requirements for the vhsim-g02. Cabletron systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 physical and environmental specifications a.2 regula...

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    Appendix a: vhsim-g02 specifications a-2 vhsim-g02 user’s guide a.3 gigabit port pin assignments the following pin assignments are for the rj45 gigabit ethernet ports on the vhsim-g02. The twisted pair ports conform to the ieee 802.3ab specification. The cables are 4-pair category 5 utp, up to 100 m...