Cabletron Systems 9E138-36b manual

SmartSwitch 9000 9E132-15, 9E133-36 9E138-12 & 9E138-36 User’s Guide 9031173-02[...]

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i Notice Notice Cabletron Systems r eserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletr on Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardwar e, firmware, or softwar e described in this manual is subject to [...]

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 r eceived, including interference that may cause undesir ed operation. NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to c[...]

iii Notice DECLARA TION OF CONFORMITY ADDENDUM Application of Council Directi ve(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 Representati ve Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representati ve Address: Cabletron Systems Limited Nexus House, N[...]

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v Contents Contents Chapter 1 Intr oduction Features........................................................................................................................... 1-1 Related Manuals ............................................................................................................ 1-4 Getting Help ............................[...]

Contents vi Appendix A EPIMs EPIM-T ........................................................................................................................... A-1 EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 ................................................................................................. A-2 EPIM-F3 ........................................................[...]

1-1 Chapter 1 Intr oduction The 9E132-15, 9E133-36, 9E138-12, and 9E138-36 MicroLAN™ Switch Modules, shown in Figure 1-1, ar e four channel Ethernet bridges and routers. Up to thr ee front panel Ethernet networks can be connected to this module and they can be bridged/routed to any other Ethernet segment and to any other SmartSwitch 9000 module v[...]

Introduction 1-2 The 9E138-36 provides 12 ST -type multi-mode fiber optic connections for each of the three channels, for a total of 36 connections. All ports function as repeaters for incoming data which r etime and retransmit all packets. Bridging/Routing The Ethernet MicroLan Switch Modules pr ovide Bridging/Routing between the front panel chan[...]

1-3 Introduction Figure 1-1. The Ethernet MicroLan Switc h Modules SMB CPU FNB ETHERNET 9E132-15 1 1 23 2 3 4 5 E T H E R N E T 1 2X 3X 4X 5X E T H E R N E T 2 2X 3X 4X 5X E T H E R N E T 3 2X 3X 4X 5X 1 1 23 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 12 E T H E R N E T 1 1 12 E T H E R N E T 2 1 12 E T H E R N E T 3 SMB CPU FNB ETHERNET 9E133-36 SMB CPU FNB ETHER[...]

Introduction 1-4 Related Manuals The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedur es and technical data contained in this manual. SmartSwitch 9000 Installation Guide SmartSwitch 9000 Operations Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9C300-1 Environmental Module User ’s Guide SmartSwitch 9000 9C214-1 AC Power Supply User ’s Guide SmartSwitch 9[...]

2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the Modules The SmartSwitch 9000 module may be installed into any of the 14 slots that a r e available. T o install, follow the steps below: 1 . Remove the blank panel covering the slot that the module is being mounted in . All other slots must be cove r ed, if modules a r e not being installed, to ensu r e p r oper airflo[...]

Installing the Modules 2-2 Figure 2-1. Installing the Module Metal Back-Panel Module Guides Module Jack for ESD Wrist Strap Plastic Tab W arning: Ensure that the circuit card is between the card guides. Lock do wn the top and bottom plastic tabs at the same time, applying e ven pressure.[...]

2-3 Installing the Modules Installing EPIMs This section contains procedur es on how to add/replace an Ethernet Port MicroLAN Module (EPIM). After installing the EPIM, refer to Appendix A to verify proper EPIM operation. EPIM Revisions Revision numbers are located on the EPIM’s Printed Cir cuit Board dir ectly following the Part Number as shown i[...]

Installing the Modules 2-4 Installing the EPIM T o install an EPIM: 1. Remove the coverplate or the EPIM (whichever applies). 2. Slide your new EPIM into place, making sure the connectors on the r ear of the module and inside the HUB attach properly . Refer to Figur e 2-3. 3. Install the mounting screw . Figure 2-3. Installing an EPIM When removing[...]

2-5 Installing the Modules The Reset Switch The Reset switch is located on the front panel, under the top plastic tab, as shown in Figure 2-4. (Under the right-side tab on the 9E138-36.) It serves two functions: • Pressing the Reset switch twice within thr ee seconds causes the processor (i960) to reset. • Pressing and holding the switch on for[...]

Installing the Modules 2-6 User -Accessible Components Figure 2-5 shows the various components that ar e accessible to the user . These consist of an eight-position dip switch (explained in the next section), replaceable PROMs and sockets for RAM. These will be used for future upgrades. Instructions for installing the components will be supplied wi[...]

2-7 Installing the Modules Setting the Module Car d DIP Switch An eight-switch DIP switch is located on the module car d, as shown in Figure 2-5 and Figure 2-6. The functions of the switches ar e listed in T able 2-2. Figure 2-6. Location of Module DIP Switch 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8[...]

Installing the Modules 2-8 See the Cautions at the end of this table. T able 2-2. Function of DIP Switch Switch Function Description 8 Clear Password 1 When toggled, this switch clears user-enter ed passwords stor ed in NVRAM and restor es the default passwords. Once r eset you can use the defaults or enter new passwords. 7 Clear NVRAM 2 The module[...]

3-1 Chapter 3 Operation The Ethernet MicroLan Switch Modules pr ovide connectivity between four interfaces: the three fr ont panel Ethernet and the FDDI rings on the backplane (FNB-1 or FNB-2). SmartSwitch 9000 modules connect to either the Internal Network Bus (INB) or the Flexible Network Bus (FNB) bus. The Ethernet MicroLan Switch Modules connec[...]

Operation 3-2 Fle xible Netw ork Bus (FNB) The FNB consists of two dual FDDI networks, the FNB-1 and FNB-2, providing up to 400 Mbps of data bandwidth. These FDDI networks are 100% ANSI FDDI- compliant, supporting SMT (version 7.3), MAC, PHY , and PMD standards. This allows the FNB to traverse multiple SmartSwitch 9000 hubs, or connect to any ANSI [...]

3-3 Operation System Diagnostic Contr oller This diagnostic controller is composed of a Z-80 micr oprocessor and its supporting logic. The diagnostic controller is designed to contr ol the power-up sequencing of modules, monitor the Ethernet MicroLan Switch Modules input and output power parameters, keep watch over the main host processor , as well[...]

Operation 3-4 i960 Core The i960 core in the FNB module serves two major functions: it pr ovides the packet forwarding logic and performs all network management services. FNB modules can be configured to r un as layer 2 bridges, layer 3 routers, or as Fast Packet Switches. It is possible to run the bridging and r outing options concurrently , but [...]

4-1 Chapter 4 LANVIEW LEDs The front panel LANVIEW LEDs, shown in Figur e 4-1, indicate the status of the module and may be used as an aid in troubleshooting. Figure 4-1. LANVIEW LEDs SMB CPU FNB ETHERNET 1 1 23 2 3 4 5 1 2 ENET 1 4 3 Link (9E138-12 and 9E138-36) FNB Receiv e FNB T ransmit System Status Ether net Receiv e Ether net T ransmit Link ([...]

LANVIEW LEDs 4-2 The functions of the System Management Bus (SMB) and CPU LEDs are listed in T able 4-1. The function of the FNB Receive LED is listed in T able 4-2. The function of the FNB T ransmit LED is listed in T able 4-3. T able 4-1. SMB and CPU LEDs LED Color State Description Green Functional Fully operational. Y ellow Crippled Not fully o[...]

4-3 LANVIEW LEDs The functions of the Ethernet Receive LEDs are listed in T able 4-4. The functions of the Ethernet T ransmit LEDs are listed in T able 4-5. The function of the Link LEDs is listed in T able 4-6. T able 4-4. Ethernet Receive LEDs LED Color State Green Link, No activity Y ellow (Flashing) Link, Activity (Flashing rate indicates rate [...]

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5-1 Chapter 5 Specifications Safety This equipment meets the following safety requir ements: • UL 1950 • CSA C22.2 No. 950 • EN 60950 • IEC 950 • EMI Requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A • EN 55022 Class A • VCCI Class I • EMC the following requir ements: EN 50082-1 IEC 801-2 ESD IEC 801-3 Radiated susceptibility IEC 801-4 EFT Servi[...]

Specifications 5-2 Ph ysical Dimensions All except 9E138-36: 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 3.0 W centimeters (13.8 D x 17.4 H x 1.2 W inches) 9E138-36: 35.0 D x 44.0 H x 6.0 W centimeters (13.8D x 17.4H x 2.4W inches) W eight All except 9E138-36: Unit: 1.36 kg. (3 lb) Shipping: 1.81 kg. (4 lb) 9E138-36: Unit: 2.7kgs. (6lb) Shipping: 3.6kgs. (8lb) En vironment[...]

A-1 Appendix A EPIMs The 9E132-15 MicroLAN Switch Extension Module pr ovides one port per channel for Cabletron Systems EPIMs. EPIMs allow connecting to the 9E132-15 using differ ent media types. Cabletron Systems of fers a variety of EPIMs whose specifications are explained in the following sections. EPIM-T The EPIM-T is an RJ-45 connector suppor[...]

EPIMs A-2 Figure A-1. EPIM-T Pinouts EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 The EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 support Multimode Fiber Optic cabling. Each EPIM has an internal Cabletron Systems FOT-F™ Fiber Optic Transceiver. The EPIM-F1 is equipped with SMA Connectors and the EPIM-F2 is equipped with ST Connectors. Figure A-2 shows both EPIMs. Specifications for the EPIMs a[...]

A-3 EPIM-F3 T ransmitter power parameters are listed T able A-2. EPIM-F3 The EPIM-F3 supports Single Mode Fiber Optic cabling. It has an internal Cabletron Systems FOT-F™ Fiber Optic Transceiver and is equipped with ST Connectors. Figure A-3 shows the EPIM-F3. Specifications for the EPIM-F3 are listed in T able A-3. The link distance is up to 40[...]

EPIMs A-4 Figure A-3. EPIM-F3 T able A-3. EPIM-F3 Specifications Parameter T ypical Minimum Maximum T ransmitter Peak W ave Length 1300 nm 1270 nm 1330 nm Spectral W idth 60 nm - 100 nm Rise T ime 3.0 nsec 2.7 nsec 5.0 nsec Fall T ime 2.5 nsec 2.2 nsec 5.0 nsec Duty Cycle 50.1% 49.6% 50.7% Bit Error Rate Better than 10 -10 LNK EPIM-F3 RX TX T rans[...]

A-5 EPIM-C EPIM-C The EPIM-C supports thin-net coaxial cabling and is equipped with an internal Cabletron Systems TMS-3™ Transceiver. Y ou can use the TERM switch on the front of the EPIM-C to set the internal 50-ohm terminator . This eliminates the need to connect the port to a tee-connector and terminator . Figure A-4 shows the setting for the [...]

EPIMs A-6 The AUI Cable must not exceed 50 meters in length. If 28 A WG thin office dr op AUI cable is used, then the maximum cable length is limited to 15.24 meters. Figure A-5. The EPIM-A and EPIM-X T able A-4 lists the DB-15 pinouts. T able A-4. DB-15 Pinouts Pin Number Represents Pin Number Represents 1 Logic Ref. 10 T ransmit - 2 Collision + [...]