Transition Networks STACKMASTER TX12 User's Manual
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1. Cc aC JIC L i 23 a Ht E NOTE Install the SCSI cable by carefully pressing the cable connector against the StackMaster TX12 connector until the connectors snap into place 1 At back of stacked StackMaster TX12 units to be cascaded connect a SCSI cable to the BOTTOM SCSI connector on the top StackMaster TX12 hub Connect the SCSI cable to the TOP SCSI connector on the next StackMaster TX12 hub Connect another SCSI cable to the BOTTOM SCSI connector on that StackM aster TX12 hub as shown above Connect the SCSI cable to the TOP SCSI connector on the next StackMaster TX12 hub as shown above Continue connecting SCSI cables by repeating steps 3 and 4 until the entire StackMaster TX12 stack is cascaded NOTE The open SCSI connectors at the top and bottom of the StackM aster TX12 stack do NOT require termination 1LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub2. INTRODUCTION 2 The StackM aster TX12 Hub 0 0 00 cee ee 1 StackMaster TX12 Hub Features 2 0 00 1 Networking the StackM aster TX12 Hub 2 2 StackM aster TX12 Hub Connectors and Status LEDS 3 RJz45 COnnectors wide based ee ad kek 3 SCS CONMeCHOIS er Er Ee a E E E hee PE a ee ie Bes 3 Power CONMeECUON iiie trans oh ee A a ae a ae 3 Status EDS facet yates G eh at Cae ei domed 3 SITE CONSIDERATIONS 0 eee A INSTALLATION 222 ee D Unpacking 12 Port Stackable Hub 0000000 ae 5 Installing StackMaster TX12 in 19 inch Rack 6 Optionally Cascading 12 Port Stackable Hubs 7 Using Port 12 to Cascade Two Hubs 00 5 7 Using SCSI Connectors to Cascade Stacked Hubs 8 Connecting 1OOBASE TX Cable 0000 eee eee 9 Connecting Power to StackMaster TX12 10 OPERATION 2 cee LL MAINTENANCE 22 2c ee A Fault ISOLA ON e n a sia on te eS ate eee ewe Ba Mle a seen es Oe 12 Technical Support Contact 0 0 00 eee eee 12 WARRANTY STATEMENT 2 2200 e ee eee 13 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS 2 0 02 eee 15 STACKMASTER TX12 HUB SPECIFICATIONS 17 SackMaster TX12 100BASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub L INTRODUCTION This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks StackM asterTX 12 LOOBASE TX 1
3. STACKMASTER TX12 SPECIHCATIONS Standards IEEE 802 3u LOOBASE TX Class 1 stacked Class 2 unstacked Physical Dimensions 17 x 10 x 1 8 438 mm x 255 mm x 45 mm Shipping Weight 9 Ibs 4 1 kg Input Power Internal universal input LOO 240VAC 50 60 Hz 53W AC Input Cord TN PN Requirement Location 3344 120 volts 60 hertz USA Canada M exico 3344 100 volts 50 60 hetz Japan 3347 230 volts 50 hertz Europe 3348 240 volts 50 hertz Australia 3349 240 volts 50 hertz United Kingdom MTBF 50 000 hours Environment Temperature 0 50 C 32 to 122 F Humidity 10 90 non condensing Altitude 0 10 000 feet Warranty Lifetime 17 So lLMiacor TX192 GackMiaster TX12 LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub SMHB E TX 12 33010 B For assistance in installing using or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks StackMaster TX12 LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at 800 260 1312 or contact your local distributor CAUTION RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network Der Anschluss dieses Ger tes an ein 6ffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG Mitgliedstaaten verst sst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91 263 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaate
4. 6 Pair 2 6 6 Connectors for unlike devices Connectors for like devices NOTE MDI MDI X connectors on hubs allow straight through cable to be used in a crossover configuration for hub to hub connection 1OOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub 16 FAST ETHERNET lIOOBASE X CABLE SPECIHCATIONS Due to the limited collision domain in 1LOOBASE X use the shortest cables possible to make a connection between any two devices Where collisions are not a consideration full duplex longer cable may be possible Effective cable distances are determined by ambient RF noise and by signal loss in the cable Since fiber has low signal loss meter and invulnerability to RF noise fiber is the preferred medium for extending distances 1LOOBASE FX Cable and Connector Specifications The physical characteristics of the 1OOBASE FX cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802 3 1OOBASE FX specifications 1LOOBASE FX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS Fiber Optic Cable Recommended 62 5 125 um multimode fiber Optional 100 140 um multimode fiber 85 125 um multimode fiber 50 125 um multimode fiber Fiber Optic Transmitter Power Average power 19 0 dBm Fiber Optic Receiver Sensitivity Average sensitivity 33 5 dBm Bit error rate lt 10 10 Maximum Cable Distance 2000 meters 6500 feet LOOBASE FX CONNECTOR CHARACTERISTICS The LOOBASE FX connectors are standard ST connectors SC connectors are available 15 Table of Contents
5. in fault isolation and in maintaining the StackM aster TX12 1LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub contact Technical Support 800 260 1312 or your local distributor 3 SackMaster TX12 100BASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub 12 4 OPERATION 2 SITE CONSIDERATIONS The StackMaster TX12 normally requires no intervention beyond The site for the StackMaster TX12 hub must provide occasionally monitoring the Power and Status LEDs e AC power outlet for each hub e Adequate ventilation e Standard environmental conditions e Isolation from electrical noise including radio transmitters and broadband amplifiers motors high power electrical lines or fluorescent light fixtures Additionally e The twisted pair cables should not run in the same conduit with power line cables e Phone lines should be separated from data cables e Flator silver satin wires should not be used And e Since the StackMaster TX12 functions as an Ethernet Repeater the entire installation should comply with the IEEE Ethernet 802 3 specification Status LEDs Status LEDs are located at the front of the StackMaster TX12 POWER Illuminated green Hub powered ON UTILIZATION lilluminated green 1 8 16 32 or 64 network activity COLLISION Illuminated amber Collision detected during data transmission on ANY port LINK AcTIvITY Illuminated green Port link established Flashing green Data being received ERROR Flashing yellow E
6. 2 Port Stackable Hub A working knowledge of local area network LAN operations including familiarity with communications protocols used on interconnected LANs is assumed The StackMiaster TX12 Hub The StackMasterTX 12 LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub SMH B E TX 12 is a Fast Ethernet repeater designed to meet IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX standards StackMiaster TX12 Hub Features e Twelve RJ 45 LOOBASE TX ports for Fast Ethernet connectivity e Port 12 provides StackM aster TX12 to StackM aster TX12 MDI MDI X uplink option e Optional cascading of hubs using SCSI connectors at back e 19 inch rack mountable e Auto partitioning of ports with excessive collisions e Fully automatic preamble regeneration e intemal universal input power supply 1 SackMaster TX12 The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the defective item s or refund the purchase price TN reserves the right to inspect products claimed to be defective under warranty either at the customer s location or at TN s plant TN assumes no liability for liability charges incidental to the adjustment service repairing removal or replace
7. RJ 45 connectors 1 Locate or build 1OOBASE TX cables with the following characteristics e 803 2 compliant See page 15 e cable length less than 100 meters e male RJ 45 plug connectors installed at both ends of cable Connect male RJ 45 plug connector at one end of LOOBASE TX cable to StackMaster TX12 RJ 45 jack connector Connect male RJ 45 plug connector at other end of LOOBASE TX cable to terminal device RJ 45 jack connector zz LII LIEL E Up to 100 meters j j Eii TH i i fii Ty 7H i BES TH TH i fi Ne S w i Of i i i i 1 a __ SackMaster TX12 Installing StackMaster TX12 in 19 inch Rack NOTE Optionally the StackM aster TX12 can be installed on a table or other flat stable surface NOTE The StackM aster TX12 is shipped with attached brackets for standard 19 inch rack installation Rackmount screws and clip nuts are NOT provided To install the StackMaster TX12 in 19 inch rack x 8S 8 1 Locate four 4 scr
8. defective and within the warranty period the following general procedure will be followed 1 Locate the serial number and delivery date of the item s 2 Notify TN within the warranty period 3 TN will promptly issue a retum authorization form for the goods 4 Upon receiving the form the customer will promptly return the item s at customers own expense shipped prepaid to the distri butor from which it was purchased or directly to TN TN will only accept goods for retum if the following conditions have been met 1 A retum form is obtained from TN 2 The freight charges have been prepaid by the customer 3 Goods are re packed in their original packaging If under warranty TN shall at its option 1 repair the goods free of charge 2 replace the goods free of charge or 3 accept the retum of the item s and credit the current price to the reseller within 90 days of purchase or 4 if the goods are not under warranty will repair the item s at a minimum charge of USD 200 two hundred U S dollars per item THIS IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL TRANSITION NETWORKS BE LIABLE FOR SPECIAL INDIRECT INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHETHER FOR BREACH OF ANY CONDITION OF SALE FOR NEGLIGENCE ON THE BASIS OF STRICT LIABILITY CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE AND IRRESPECTIVE OF WHETHER TN ISINFORMED BY CUSTOMER OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES IN ADVANCE OF THIS SALE 13 SackMas
9. e exception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and will be in conformity with TN s specifications TN s warranty on products manufactured by or assembled for TN in accordance with a customer s specifications is a five year warranty that the goods conform to such specifications The warranty is invalidated if the goods have been subject to alterations misuse accident Acts of God e g damage by floods lightning strikes Etc tampering improper maintenance improper installation or abuse If the user is unsure about the proper means of installing or using the equipment contact TN s free Technical Support or Network Design Services which can be reached by Telephone 1 800 LAN WANS or 612 941 7600 Fax 612 941 2322 E mail techsupport transition com Internet http www transition com THE ABOVE WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND EXTENDS ONLY TO PRODUCTS ASSEMBLED BY TRANSITION NETWORKS INC TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW TN DOES NOT MAKE AND DISCLAIMS ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXCEPT TITLE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY WARRANTY OF DESCRIPTION MERCHANTIBILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON INFRINGEMENT AND ANY WARRANTY BASED UPON PRIOR WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS MADE BY TN ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES B Limitations and Exclusions If the customer believes any goods sold by TN are
10. ernal power connector is located at the back of the StackM aster TX12 Status LEDs Status LEDs are located at the front of the StackM aster TX12 POWER Illuminated green Hub powered ON UTILIZATION lilluminated green 1 8 16 32 or 64 network activity COLLISION Illuminated amber Collision detected during data transmission on ANY port Link Activity Illuminated green Port link established Flashing green Data being received ERROR Flashing yellow Error detected on port Illuminated yellow Port partitioned and isolated 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES open and attempt to repair the StackMaster TX12 100BASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock NOTE Failure to observe the above warming will immediately void the warranty Fault Isolation If two network devices fail to communicate through the StackM aster TX12 consider the following e Are the LEDs described in the previous section functioning properly e Do network devices have Link Integrity enabled e Do network devices communicate when the StackM aster TX12 is not installed between them e Is flat or silver satin wire used in site internal wiring e Areintemal wiring patch cords punch down blocks and wall jacks properly pinned or configured e Are network interface cards properly configured Technical Support Contact For assistance
11. ews and clip nuts if necessary for each StackM aster TX12 to be installed 2 Carefully align the StackM aster TX12 between the 19 inch rack mounting rails at the installation position 3 Install two screws through right front bracket and two screws through left front bracket using clip nuts if necessary 1LOOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub Optionally Cascading 12 Port Stackable Hub Using Port 12 to Cascade Two Hubs Two StackMaster TX12 hubs can be cascaded using the two connections at the front of each hub that are labelled Port 12 To cascade two StackMaster TX12 hubs 1 Locate or build LOOBASE TX cable with the following characteristics e 803 2 compliant See page 15 e cable length less than 5 meters e male RJ 45 plug connectors installed at both ends of cable 2 Connect male RJ 45 plug connector at one end of LOOBASE TX cable to Port 12 connector marked MDI X 3 Connect male RJ 45 plug connector at other end of LOOBASE TX cable to Port 12 connector marked MDI 7 SackMaster TX12 Using SCSI Connectors to Cascade Stacked Hubs Up to six StackMaster TX12 hubs can be cascaded by installing SCSI connectors at the back of the StackMaster TX12 stack To cascade a StackMaster TX12 stack lap
12. hanical without written permission from TRANSITION Networks Trademark Notice All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners StackMiaster TX12 1LOOBASE TX Cable and Connector Specifications The physical characteristics of the 1OOBASE TX cable must meet or exceed IEEE 802 3u 100BASE TX specifications LOOBASE TX CABLE SPECIFICATIONS Category 5 wire or better is required Either shielded twisted pair STP or unshielded twisted pair UTP can be used DO NOT USE FLAT OR SILVER SATIN WIRE Category 5 Gauge 24 to 22 AWG Attenuation 20 dB 1000 10 MHz Impedance 100 Q 10 10 MHz Maximum Cable Distance 100 meters 330 feet 1LOOBASE TX CONNECTOR CHARACTERISTICS The LOOBASE TX connectors are standard RJ 45 connectors with standard pinning The two active pairs in a LOOBASE TX network are pins 1 amp 2 and pins 3 amp 6 Use only dedicated wire pairs such as blue white amp white blue orange white amp white orange for the active pins 100BASE TX cable for unlike devices such as hub to terminal device must be configured as straight through LOOBASE TX cable for like devices such as hub to hub or terminal device to terminal device must be configured as crossover Straight Through Cable Crossover Cable Twisted 1 1 Twisted 1 RY 1 Pair 1 2 2 Pair 1 2 Xo 2 Twisted 3 3 Twisted Pair 2 6
13. ible to expedite processing e The item s may be shipped by the customer or the distributor e Transition Networks will repair or replace the unit at TN s discretion and cover the cost of the return freight to the distributor or to the customer whichever requested the RMA number If the item s was received more than five years ago or if the item s is no longer covered by warranty for other reasons then e Call the distributor or contact TN e Request a Material Repair Authorization number MRA e Ship the item s prepaid in the original packaging to Transition Networks at the above address Include the MRA number on the outside of the carton add or on the Packing List e Include a copy of the MRA form e Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list if possible to expedite processing e Only the customer end user may send the items s to TN TN will contact the customer after the item s have been received inspected and a cost estimate of the repair determined e The repair charges may be billed with customer s approval though the distributor or on a prepaid or C O D basis directly to the customer The charges will include the cost of shipping The retum authorization numbers are valid only for 90 days from the date issued 1OOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub 14 Warranty Statement A Five Year Warranty Transition Networks Inc TN warrants for a period of five years that TN products with th
14. ment of the product or other costs or the expense of repairs made outside of its factory except when made with TN s prior written consent Additionally Transition Networks reserves the right to charge for all testing and shipping incurred if after testing a retum is classified as No Problem Found TN s total liability in connection with the products and their installation to all persons and from all causes in the aggregate whether in contract tort or strict liability shall not exceed the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage However in no event shall TN have any liability to a customer or any third party for products manufactures according to the customer s specifications C Return Procedure The customer must follow this procedure for the return of defective items 1 Locate the serial number s of the item s to be retumed 2 Determine the date the item s was received 3 Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be corrected on site If not and the product is covered by warranty then e Call the distributor directly or contact TN e Request a Retum Material Authorization RMA e Ship the item prepaid in original packaging to Transition Networks at the above address e Include the RMA number on the outside of the carton and or on the Packing List e Include a copy of the RMA form e Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list if poss
15. n ber Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesdich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformit t Compliance Information UL Listed C UL Listed Canada CISPR EN55022 Class A FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against hanmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment ina residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at the user s own expense Canadian Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications European Regulations Waming This is a Class A product In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Copyright Restrictions 1996 1997 TRANSITION Networks All rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mec
16. rror detected on port OR port partitioned and isolated 11 StackMaster TX12 1OOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub 3 INSTALLATION NOTE StackMaster TX12 Link Integrity cannot be disabled All devices connected to the StackM aster TX12 MUST have link functions enabled To install the StackM aster TX12 e Unpack the StackM aster TX12 Hub e Install StackM aster TX12 on shelf or in rack e Optionally cascade StackM aster TX12 hubs e Connect LOOBASE TX cable to StackM aster TX12 e Connect the StackM aster TX12 to power Direction is provided in the pages that follow Unpacking the StackMaster TX12 The StackM aster TX12 packing contents should include the following Item Part Number StackM aster TX12 SMHB E TX 12 Power Cord 3344 3347 3348 3349 or 3523 depending upon power configuration in country where installed SCSI Connector User s Guide 33010 Connecting Power to StackMiaster TX12 To power ON the StackMaster TX12 1 Locate the power receptacle on the back of the StackM aster TX12 Connect the StackMaster TX12 power connector end of the power cord to the StackMaster TX12 Connect the external power connector end of the power cord to external AC power NOTE After power is supplied to the StackMaster TX12 the green Power LED is illuminated 5 SackMaster TX12 100BASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub 10 Connecting 1OOBASE TX Cable To connect 100BASE TX Cable to StackMaster TX12
17. ter TX12 Networking the StackMaster TX12 Hub Use the StackM aster TX12 LOOBASE TX 12 port stackable hub alone to provide twelve RJ 45 Fast Ethernet port connections Cascade two StackMaster TX12 hubs throough the uplink port to provide twenty two RJ 45 Fast Ethernet port connections i Up to 100 meters l Cascade up to six StackM aster TX12 hub using SCSI cascade connectors at the back to provide seventy two RJ 45 Fast Ethernet port connections Tenn ENANRRRR O oF EI OM Con 75 ERGA E H O OA IC PEN ere RRRRAR RR ae TRI Cb ky LEN TE 5 ene TETE eee EEEE EEEE DN o A a a a 1OOBASE TX 12 Port Stackable Hub StackMiaster TX12 Connectors and Status Indicators RJ 45 Connectors Twelve 12 LOOBASE TX RJ 45 connectors are located at the front of the StackM aster TX12 The RJ 45 jacks support connection to Category 5 shielded or unshielded 100 ohm twisted pair LOOBASE TX cable SCSI Connectors Two 2 SCSI connectors are located at the back of the StackM aster TX12 for optionally cascading hubs Power Connector An ext
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