Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16 User's Manual
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1. 3 6 Resetting StackMaster TR 5066 nun Managed 5 Unmanaged Stack 3 7 Optionally Configuring SNMP Management at Attached Terminal 3 7 1 Connecting to ASCII Terminal 3 7 2 Bringing Up Configuration Software 3 7 4 Setting Network and SNMP Parameters Network SNMP Parameters 3 7 3 Resetting the StackMaster 4 OPERATION sisi enr KENE en nn 4 1 Power On Power 0 5 MAINTENANGCE oi ina cis mum x aaa ele ia SE 5 1 Fault Isolation 2 KN NNN pur KEN ENNEN wee Ria E 5 2 Recovery Procedures Resetting the StackMaster TR User s Guide StackM asterTR 5 3 Replacement Procedures Replacing StackM asterTR Unit Fuses 5 4 StackMasterTR Field Upgrades Installing SN MP Management Board 5 5 Software Upgrades Software U pgrade at Attached ASCII Terminal Obtaining Updated StackM aster TR Software Connecting to ASCII Terminal Resetting the StackMasterTR Transferring the File This guide 15 intended for the system or network administrator responsible for ins2. Sending L1 ANY MENU restart ANY MENU quit At power on or reset the Status LEDs cycle through diagnostic test patterns as internal StackM aster TR 16 Port software tests Flash serial port dynamic RAM static RAM dual port memory and each of the Ethernet ports After the diagnostic test patterns for twenty seconds the Status LEDs display a pattern in which four LEDs remain illuminated while four LEDs flash continuously This pattern indicates that the StackM aster TR 16 Port software is waiting for an optional user interrupt Transferring the File To transfer the file 1 Determine the exact drive and path to the updated BIN file NOTE Step 2 must be completed during the twenty second period that the Status LED s display the optional user interrupt pattern USER S GUIDE APPENDIX Appendix A Technical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802 5 Interface Connector One 1 Ring In one 1 Ring Out and sixteen 16 Lobe RJ 45 connectors are provided on the front of the StackM aster TR One 1 DB9 connector is provided on the back of the StackM aster TR for O ut O f Band communication Universal Power Supply Input Range 85 to 265 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz Rated at 40 watts maximum AC Input TE PN Requirement Location 3344 120 volts 60 hertz U SA Canada M exico 3344 100 volts 50 60 hertz Japan 3347 230 volts 50 hertz Europe 3348 240 volts 50 hertz
3. CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAU LT SITE ENTRY IP address ipaddr Management station 192 251 144 253 to which asynchronous SN MP reports will be sent Format xxX XXX XXX XXX EXAM PLE 192 251 144 253 Subnet mask submask Format 255 255 255 224 EXAMPLE 255 255 255 224 Router router Site specific identifier 0 0 0 0 Format X X X X EXAM PLE 0 0 0 0 Name name Site specific identifier NONE Format up to 256 characters EXAM PLE NONE Domain domain Site specific identifier NONE Format up to 256 characters EXAM PLE NONE Name of server nameserver Site specific identifier 0 0 0 0 Format X X X X EXAMPLE 0 0 0 0 Table 2 1 TCP IP Network Parameters D ata Sheet 2 2 StackM aster TR 2 SITE PLANNING SN MP Network Parameters D ata Sheet CATEGORY StackM asterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY commwrite Security permission PRIVATE Format PRIVATE PU BLIC Authorization auth Security identifier DISABLE Format DISABLE EN ABLE System name sysname Site specific identifie usually NONE the host name Format Up to 256 characters Location location Site specific identifie usually NONE the host name Format Up to 256 characters commread Security permission PUBLIC Format PRIVATE PU BLIC Location for SNMP messages t rap 0 0 0 0 Format X X X x EXAMPLE 0 0 0 0 contact Site specific identifier NONE Format Up to 2
4. TR 16 Port unit will recycle and then resume normal operation Other units in the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack will not be affected USER S GUIDE 3 7 3 7 Optionally Configuring SN MP Network Management at Attached Terminal To set SN MP management parameters through an attached terminal e Connect the StackM aster TR 16 Port to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator Bring up the StackM aster TR 16 Port configuration software Reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port Set Network and SNMP parameter values Connecting to ASCII Terminal NOTE The DB9 serial port on the StackM aster TR 16 Portis a DTE device If 29 serial port cable will be attached directly between two DTE devices use a null modem cable If the cable will be attached to a 9600 baud modem use a straight through DB9 cable of e ASCII Terminal 1 Locate the correct DB9 serial port cable with female DB9 connector 2 Attach the D B9 serial port female cable connector to the male DB9 serial port connector on the StackM aster TR 16 Port 3 Attach the other end of the DB9 serial port cable directly or indirectly through a modem to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port is shipped with standard serial port parameter values baud 9600 stop bits 1 data bits 8 parity NONE Using methods appropriate to the attached terminal verify that the serial port par
5. 021 011 110 120 220 240 Fuse Holder Fuse Holder If not installed at correct setting for power source voltage Carefully open fuse receptacle using a small flat blade screw driver e Rotate fuse holder 180 to the correct rating orientation Install fuse holder in correct rating orientation e Close fuse receptacle 3 Plug unit end female of power cord into StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit power receptacle 4 Plug outlet end male of power cord into correct voltage AC wall socket D At StackM aster TR 16 Port U nit front verify that POWER LED is illuminated 6 Repeat steps 1 through 5 until all StackM aster TR 16 Port U nits have been powered StackM asterTR 3 6 3 INSTALLATION 3 6 Resetting Stack aster TR 16 Port Stack NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack must be reset during installation to initialize the internal software Managed Stack Ifthe StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is managed use a jewelers screwdriver paper clip or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit with SNMP Management installed The entire StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack will recycle and then resume normal operation U nmanaged Stack e Reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port units individually by using a jewelers screw driver paper clip or other small device to depress the reset switch inside each StackM aster TR 16 Port unit The StackM aster
6. At power on or reset the Status LEDs cycle through diagnostic test patterns as internal StackM aster TR 16 Port software tests Flash serial port dynamic RAM static RAM dual port memory and each of the Ethernet ports After the diagnostic test patterns for twenty seconds the Status LEDs display a pattern in which four LEDs remain illuminated while four LEDs flash continuously This pattern indicates that the StackM aster TR 16 Port software is waiting for an optional user interrupt 3 12 StackM asterTR 4 Operation 4 1 Power n Power Off The StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is powered ON when the power cords are connected from all the StackM aster TR 16 Port Units to AC outlets NOTE When powered the POWER LED on each StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit should be illuminated The StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is powered O FF when the power cords are disconnected from all the StackM aster TR 16 Port Units or from all the AC outlets USER S GUIDE 5 Maintenance Maintenance of the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is required only when a StackM aster TR 16 Port unit fails Recovery of a failed StackM aster TR 16 Port unit requires fault isolation using methods provided in this section and corrective action Corrective action is taken by simple procedures described in this section or by contacting TRANSITION Networks Technical Support 5 1 Fault Isolation Use Table 5 1 for troublesho
7. TR 1 INTRODUCTION Port Status LED 5 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub 4 ld TRANSTTION T m m m m m m m au networks P kit LLI LLI 35Mbps A A Port Status LEDs above each of the sixteen 16 RJ 45 lobe port connectors indicate insertion status for each of the sixteen connections green LED good insertion NOTE Illuminated LEDs indicate insertion EXCEPT when a wrong speed station is plugged into the hub when a wrong speed station is plugged into the hub the iluminated LED indicates only that the connecting cable is good Management Board LEDs Enable 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Lobe For v r m 2 3 TRANSTTION m m m m m m m m EPP m m m m m erable ambps og ML J Ap NN Fest enges A ia Status When the SNMP Management circuit board is installed and managing the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack the SNMP Management circuit board indicators are active The Enable indicator is illuminated when the SNMP Management circuit board is installed The eight Management Status indicators cycle in a steady roll when the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is functioning normally U
8. 9600 baud modem use a straight through DB9 cable 1 Locate the correct DB9 serial port cable with female DB9 connector 2 Attach the D B9 serial port female cable connector to the male DB9 serial port connector on the StackM aster TR 16 Port 3 Attach the other end of the 89 serial port cable directly or indirectly through a modem to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port is shipped with standard serial port parameter values baud 9600 stop bits 1 data bits 8 parity NONE Using methods appropriate to the attached terminal verify that the serial port parameters of the attached terminal match the StackM aster TR 16 Port port parameter values If necessary modify the attached terminal port parameter values THEN RESET THE STACKMASTER TR USER S GUIDE 5 9 StackM aster TR 5 10 5 MAINTENANCE Resetting the StackM aster TR 16 Port Reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port in any of the following ways e Disconnect power to SN MP Management Unit or to StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit with installed SN MP management board then reconnect the power cord Press the reset button on the SN MP Management Unit or StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit with installed SN MP management board attached terminal or terminal emulation type and enter Ready to RECEIVE file using XMODEM crc binary xon xoff Initiate SEND from host Stop
9. Carrier Detect a 6 Data Set Ready Data Terminal Ready 20 Carrier Detect Signal Ground HE Signal Ground USER S GUIDE B 1 DIX APP Appendix C Cable Distance Max Lobe Length Max RI RO Length 150 meters 300 meters 400 meters 300 meters 500 meters 500 meters 100 meters 300 meters 400 meters 300 meters 500 meters 500 meters Speed 16M bps 16M bps 16M bps 4M bps 4M bps 4M bps Catagory 3 5 5 3 5 5 Cable UTP UTP STP UTP UTP STP Distances as tested with IBM Token Ring and SMC Token Elite Cards Other cards guaranteed to 100 meters per 802 5 specification C 1 USER S GUIDE D 1 Ylw 10 10 10 50 30 30 50 50 30 50 70 50 APP Appendix D Approved European Power Cord Set Alternative Wire Red 30 10 30 30 10 30 10 10 10 30 10 30 Color Codes Bik 10 30 30 10 10 10 10 30 30 30 10 30 Embossed Harmonization Marking CEBEC HAR VDE HAR UTE HAR IEMMEQU HAR BASEC HAR KEM A KEU R HAR SM EKO HAR OVE HAR DEMKO HAR IRS HAR NEMKO HAR NSAI HAR Approval O rganization Belgium Comite Electrotechnique Beige CEBEC Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker VD Eje V Prufstelle Technique de l Electricite U TE Institute del Marchio Q ualita British Approvals Service For Electric Cables BASEC H AR N V tot
10. Keuring van Electro technische M atarialien KEM A Svenska Elecktriska SM EKO sterreichnischer Verband ful Electrotechnik OVE Danmark Elektriske Materielkontroll DEMKO Institute for Industrial Research and Standards IIRS Norges Elektriske Materielkontroll NEM KO National Standards Authority of Ireland NSAI USER S GUIDE APPENDIX Warranty Statement A Five Year Warranty Transition Networks Inc TN warrants for a period of five years that TN products with the 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 warranty on products manufactured by or assembled for TN in accordance with a customer s 5 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
11. noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications European Regulations Warning 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 O 1995 1996 TRANSITION Networks Inc rights reserved No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means graphic electronic or mechanical without written permission from TRANSITIO N Networks Inc Trademark Notice All registered trademarks and trademarks are the property of their respective owners Table of Contents Preface A 1 INTRODUCTION coco 2 SITE PLANNING 2 1 Site Considerations 2 2 Network Parameters Data Sheets TCP IP Network Parameters Data Sheet SN MP Network Parameters Data Sheet Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet o 3 INSTALLATION ww ccc ccc cece ees 3 1 Unpacking StackMaster TR Equipment 3 2 Stacking Units in Rack or on 3 2 1 Standard 19 Inch Rack Installation 3 2 2 Table Top Installation 3 3 Cascading StackMaster TR Units 3 4 Connecting StackMaster TR to Token Ring Network 3 5 Connecting U nits to
12. 0 9 0000000000000 Serial Power Connector A serial port connector for SNMP management and maintenance two 2 Cascade bus connectors and a power connector are provided at the back of the StackM aster TR 16 Port NOTE The AUX connector is intended for future development 1 3 USER S GUIDE Indicators Power LED 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Fors a SEE Dr ern EE _ 16mbps A A 3 When the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit is powered the Power indicator is illuminated 16 Port StackMaster TR aC Hub Lobe Ports Expansion Card TRAMSTTION el te X 02 16Mbps A A c kand Insert Normal LEDs The Insert LED above the Ring In port is illuminated if the StackM aster TR 16 Port RI port is connected to the RO port of a hub NOTE W hen the RI switch is in the passive position the LED alwaysis ON indicating that the RI port is configured in the passive mode The Normal LED above the Ring 0 ut port is illuminated if the StackM aster TR 16 Port RO port is connected to the RI port of a hub which is powered NOTE When the RO switch is in the passive position the LED always is ON indicating that the RO port is configured the passive mode 1 4 StackMaster
13. 56 characters Table 2 2 SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet USER S GUIDE 2 3 SITE ENTRY StackM aster TR Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet StackMasterTR DEFAULT 9600 NONE CATEGORY Transmission rate bps Transmission speed in bits per second Format 9600 Name stop bitse Serial protocol definition entry Format NONE 1 data bits Serial protocol definition entry Format NONE 1 parity Optional error checking entry Format NON EI Table 2 3 Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet 2 4 3 Installation To install the StackM aster TR 16 Port Active Retiming Managed Hub e Unpack the StackM aster TR Equipment Stack Units in Rack or on Table e Cascade StackM aster TR Units e Connect StackM aster TR to Network e Connect Units to Power Optionally Configure SNMP Network Management 3 1 Unpacking StackMaster TR 16 Port Equipment Use the packing contents lists to verify the shipment Item Part Number StackM aster M odular Chassis SM HB TR 16 Special 6 inch DB 25 data cable 6005 Power Cord 3344 or refer to Appendix D User s Guide 7361 USER S GUIDE 3 1 3 2 Stacking U nits in Rack or on Table NOTE StackM aster TR 16 Port Units are shipped with attached brackets for standard 19 inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table top installation 3 2 1 Standard 19 Inch Rack Installation CAUT
14. Australia 3349 240 volts 50 hertz United Kingdom O perating Environment Temperature 32 to 122 F 0 to 50 C Humidity 10 to 90 non condensing Altitude 0 to 10 000 feet Dimensions Height 1 625 4cm Width 19 48cm Depth 8 20cm USER S GUIDE 1 APPENDIX Appendix B Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used Category 5wire or better is recommended VE LL EE 26 to 22 AWG Attenuation Less than 11 5 dB 5 10 MHz Differential Characteristic 85 110 Impedance 10MHz RJ 45 Pin Specifications The two active pairs in the token ring RJ 45 connector are pins 4 amp 5 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 Straight Through Cable at RJ 45 Plug RJ 45 Male RJ 45 Male Null Modem Cable Specifications The table below shows the pin assignments for the DB9 cable Function Mnemonic Carrier Detect CD Receive Data RXD Transmit D ata TXD Data Terminal Ready DTR Signal Ground GND Data Set Ready DSR Request To Send RTS Clear To Send CTS Ring Indicator RI 25 Pin R5 232 Null Modem Cable Chassis Ground Chassis Ground 1 1 Transmit Data 2 5 Receive Data Receive Data 3 2 Transmit Data Request To Send d 7 4 Request To Send Clear To Send 5 5 Clear To Send Data Set Ready 6 7 m 20 Data Terminal Ready
15. ION The StackMaster TR 16 Port U nit with the SNMP Management Board must be installed at the top of the stack Failure to observe this caution will invalidate the SNMP network management NOTE Rackmount screws and clip nuts are NOT provided with the StackM aster TR 16 Port Units To install the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack in a standard 19 inch rack 1 Locate four 4 screws and clip nuts if necessary for each StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit to be installed 2 Locate the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit to be installed at the bottom of the stack 3 Carefully align the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit between the 19 inch rack mounting rails at the lowest installation position 4 Install two screws through right front bracket and two screws through left front bracket using clip nuts if necessary 5 Carefully align the next StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit above the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit already installed 6 Repeat steps 4 and 5 in reverse order until all StackM aster TR 16 Port Units have been installed 3 2 StackM asterTR 3 INSTALLATION 3 2 2 Table Top Installation NOTE StackM aster TR 16 Port Units are shipped with a separate unattached set of adhesive backed rubber feet CAUTION The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on the StackMaster TR 16 Port Unit if a StackMaster TR 16 Port Unit is installed on a table top or other flat surface Failure to observe this caution could cause the Sta
16. O ut of Band management e NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port Hub is designed to support an Active Retime environment with HOT SWAP capability An active hub can be added or removed without bringing the network down 1 1 1 USER S GUIDE Connectors Ring In Ring O ut Connector 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Lobe Ports Expansion Card e es 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 100 n 2 B 1 16 Indicators TRAN AS m m m Enable Status vier m E lt lt 16mbps Rage A EST E 5678 y An RJ 45 Ring In connector and an RJ 45 Ring O ut connector are provided at the front of the 16 Port StackM aster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Lobe Connectors 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Loba Potts Insert 2 TRANSTTION T po MCL III LI 1 UN Out ES d RH SE Sixteen 16 RJ 45 lobe connectors are provided at the front of the 16 Port StackM aster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub 1 2 StackMaster TR 1 INTRODUCTION Connectors at Back Cascade Bus Connectors o 0000000000000
17. OTE Use only the special six inch DB 25 male to male cables PN 6005 The StackM aster TR 16 Port DOES NOT require terminators To cascade a Stack in which the top unit has an SNMP management board installed 1 Connect six inch 8 25 male to male cable to Cascade of StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit 2 Connect six inch DB 25 male to male cable from StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit above to Cascade A of next StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit Cascade A Cascade B sl KN e y 3 Connect six inch DB 25 male to male cable from Cascade A to Cascade B of same StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit 4 Continue steps 2 and 3 until all StackMaster TR 16 Port Units are connected 3 4 StackM asterTR 3 INSTALLATION 3 4 Connecting StackM aster TR to Token Ring ALWAYS set Ring In switch to Active position Network When NO connection to RI port NOTE The INSERT LED should remain OFF ALWAYS set Ring O ut switch to Active position When NO connection to RO port NOTE The NORMAL LED should remain OFF Connect cable between StackM aster TR RI and RO of the passive hub Set Ring In switch to Passive position Connect cable between StackM aster TR RO and RI of the passive hub Set Ring O ut switch to Passive position Set Ring In swi
18. SER S GUIDE 15 Active Passive Switches Es 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Mdnaged Hub tobe Ports Insert 1 1 2 m m m m M m m m m m m m m m m gt 70209 Kt am li 0 ER 088 A ctive and P assive switches are provided for the Ring In port and for the Ring O ut port for connection to active A or to passive P hubs ZDL Switch 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Moe Fo v rt al 1 TRANSTTION m m m m m m m m 9 1 n 2 3 m i m m m m m m i oM F 2 E lt lt 16mbps E ANA 5678 201 The 201 Switch allows selection of automatic speed detection NOTE The default position is ON The OFF position is used for connecting non 802 5 compliant equipment such as the Hewlet Packard token ring tester NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port Hub must be reset when the ZDL switch position is changed Reset Switch 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub lobe Potts K we l a 4 5 6 7 8 1 12 B 15 16 TRANSTTION POM EES eo Amps 2 HL II III T lt 16 Mbps A A St A reset switch is loca
19. StackM aster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub SMHB TR 16 7361 C 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 G erates an ein offentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG M itgliedstaaten verst sst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91 263 EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten ber Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformitat Compliance Information UL Listed C UL Listed Canada CISPR EN 55022 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 harmful 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 in a 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
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21. TP N UTP Ki N Up to 500 m E 2202222 cacao with Category 5 a LIMI STP 2552721227 Speed 4 Mbps 1 7 USER S GUIDE 2 Site Planning Site planning for the StackM asterTR Stack requires consideration both of site conditions and of token ring standards 2 1 Site Considerations The site for the StackM asterTR Token Ring Stack must provide the following AC power outlet for each StackM asterTR Unit Adequate ventilation Standard environmental conditions Isolation from electrical noise including radio transmitters and broadbank amplifiers motors high power electrical lines or fluorescent light fixtures H H Additionally The token ring cables should not run in the same conduit with power line cables Phone lines should be separated from data cables Flat or silver satin wires should not be used 2 1 H USER S GUIDE 2 2 Network Parameters D ata Sheets NOTE SNMP network management is optional The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent record of site specific network parameter values that will be required for configuring SNMP network management TCP IP Network Parameters D ata Sheet
22. TR 16 Port Stack Managed Stack U nmanaged Stack Reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port units individually by using a jewelers screw driver paper clip or other small device to depress the reset switch inside each StackM aster TR 16 Port unit The StackM aster TR 16 Port unit will recycle and then resume normal operation Other units in the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack will not be affected NOTE Disconnecting power also will reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack StackM aster TR 5 4 An 5 MAINTENANC 5 3 Replacement Procedures WARNING StackMaster TR 16 Port Units contain no user serviceable parts With the exception of installation of the SNMP management board DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES open and attempt to repair StackM aster TR 16 Port equipment Failure to observe this warning could result in electrical shock and personal injury NOTE Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void any warranty Replacing StackMaster TR 16 Port Unit Fuses To replace a StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit fuse 1 Disconnect outlet end of power cord from AC wall socket 2 Disconnect the power cord from the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit power receptacle 3 Carefully open fuse receptacle using small flat blade screw driver CAUTION Replace fuse only with same size and rating Failure to observe this caution could result in equipment damage NOTE Installed fuse rating ori
23. ability 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 returned 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 Call the distributor directly or contact TN Request a Return Material Authorization RMA Ship the item prepaid in original packaging to Transition Networks at the above address Include the RMA number on the outside of the carton and or on the Packing List Include a copy of the RMA form Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list if possible to expedite processing The item s may be shipped by the customer or the distributor 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 th
24. agement circuit board until the SN MP Management circuit board DIN connector is seated securely and the snap fit connectors snap into place USER S GUIDE 5 7 5 4 1 Installing SN MP Management Board continued 10 Without crimping the fan wires rotate the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit cover to rest on chassis NG 11 Slide cover forward to engage cover against chassis 12 Replace the cover screws 5 8 StackM aster TR 5 MAINTENANCE 5 5 Software U pgrades NOTE The management circuit board uses flash ROM which allows firmware upgrades to be received over a serial interface 5 5 1 Software U pgrade at Attached ASCII Terminal To upgrade the flash ROM Obtain a copy of updated StackM aster TR 16 Port software Establish a serial connection to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulation e Reset the StackM aster TR 16 Port Management Unit Transfer the file btaining U pdated StackMaster TR 16 Port Software Updated software can be obtained through the Transition N etworks Bulletin Board Service at 612 941 9304 through the Transition Networks Web site at www transition com or by contacting Transition Networks Connecting to ASCII Terminal NOTE The DB9 serial port on the StackM aster TR 16 Port isa DTE device If the DB9 serial port cable will be attached directly between two DTE devices use a null modem cable If the cable will be attached to 8
25. ameters of the attached terminal match the StackM aster TR 16 Port port parameter values If necessary modify the attached terminal port parameter values StackM asterTR 3 8 3 INSTALLATION Bringing up Configuration Software NOTE Refer to 1 6 for a detailed description of the StackM aster TR 16 Port Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal To bring up the StackM aster TR 16 Port configuration software at the attached terminal command line enter D control D The StackM aster TR 16 Port Configuration M ain Menu comes up 4 A StackMaster TR Configuration Main Menu main serial ip bootp snmp misc Select a parameter main gt root menu OR gt help MAIN gt N m At the StackM aster TR 16 Port Configuration M ain Menu to select any of the listed configuration menus type and enter the name of the selected menu MAIN selected menu AT ANY AND ALL CONFIGURATION MENUS To modify a parameter use the command syntax ANY MENU parameter value Alternatively select a parameter available at a different menu by using the command syntax ANY MENU gt any menu parameter value To reference acceptable values for a parameter use the help command syntax ANY MENU parameter To bring up a reference list of line editing commands type and enter ANY MENU lt keys To e
26. ckMaster TR 16 Port Unit to overheat and could result in data transmission failure and or equipment damage CAUTION The StackMaster TR 16 Port U nit with the SNMP Management Board must be installed at the top of the stack Failure to observe this caution will invalidate the SNMP network management To install the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack on table or other flat surface 1 Determine StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit to be installed at bottom of stack 2 Carefully turn StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit to side and install four 4 rubber feet Remove protective paper from adhesive surface of rubber foot Position rubber foot at bottom corner of Lanmaster Unit Secure rubber foot to StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit Repeat for remaining rubber feet 3 Return StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit to upright position 4 Repeat step 2 for next StackM aster TR 16 Port Unitto be installed 5 Carefully set StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit on StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit previously installed 6 Continue steps 4 and 5 until all StackM aster TR 16 Port Units have been installed NOTE The mounting brackets that come installed on the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit can be removed and saved for later use USER S GUIDE 3 3 3 3 Cascading StackMaster TR U nits Cascading the StackMaster TR cascades O NLY the SNMP management To cascade the StackMaster TR units use the RI RO connections at the front N
27. e StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit on table or other stable surface 2 Using Phillips screwdriver remove four 4 screws that secure the cover to the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit left side and four 4 screws that secure the cover to the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit right side 3 Using Phillips screwdriver remove two 2 screws that secure the cover to StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit back d Using 3 16 inch nut driver remove four 4 hex nuts that secure the cover to the Cascade Connectors and two 2 hex nuts that secure the cover to the serial port connector 5 6 StackMaster TR 5 MAINTENANCE NOTE The internal fan is attached to the cover Fan wires connect to the attachedStackM aster TR 16 Port circuit board 5 Using necessary force slide cover back to disengage from chassis 6 Without disconnecting fan wires carefully lift the front of the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit cover Rotate the cover over the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit until the cover rests securely behind and next to the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit 7 Align the two snap fit ends of the two SNMP Management circuit board plastic spacers to the associated SNMP Management circuit board holes 8 Align the SNMP Management circuit board DIN connector pins male connector to the StackM aster TR 16 Port circuit board DIN connector female connector 9 Apply downward pressure to the SN MP Man
28. e item s is no longer covered by warranty for other reasons then Call the distributor or contact TN Request a Material Repair Authorization number RA 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 Include a copy of the MRA form Include a copy of the original invoice or packing list if possible to expedite processing 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 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 return authorization numbers are valid only for 90 days from the date issued E 2 StackMaster TR
29. entation is indicated as read in lower right corner of fuse holder 110 120 Orientation 220 240 Orientation 062 022 021 011 110 120 220 240 Fuse Holder Fuse Holder 4 Install replacement fuse holder in correct rating orientation 5 Close fuse receptacle 6 Connect unit end female of power cord to StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit power receptacle 7 Connect outlet end male of the power cord to the AC wall socket 8 At StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit front verify that POWER LED is illuminated USER S GUIDE 5 5 5 4 StackMaster TR 16 Port Field U pgrades StackM aster TR 16 Port allows a field upgrade installation of an SNMP Management Board 5 4 1 Installing SN MP Management Board WARNING DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from theStackMaster TR 16 Port Unit before installing the SN MP Management Board Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock WARNING AVOID CONTACT WITH POWER SUPPLY during Board installation Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury from electrical shock caused by capacitive discharge CAUTION Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the SNMP Management board Failure to observe this caution could result in circuit board failure Tools Medium Phillips screwdriver Small slotted screw driver 3 16 inch nut driver To install the SNMP Management board 1 Plac
30. oting the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack Table 5 1 presents a list of faults and probable causes presented in the order of increasing probability with suggested remedial action To use Table 5 1 locate the problem in the FAULT column In the PRO BABLE CAUSE box next to the fault find one or more probable cause s associated with the fault Examine each probable cause in turn beginning atthe top When the probable cause is identifed take the associated corrective action in the CORRECTIVE ACTION column FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Unit POWER LED Disconnected Connect power cord not illuminated power cord Improperly For 110 120V use installed fuse fuse should read 110 120V in upright position for 210 240V use fuse should read 210 240V in upright position Fuse failure Replace fuse See 5 3 1 Power supply Contact Technical failure Support 1 800 260 1312 USER S GUIDE 5 1 Switch RO to P passive position Switch RI to P passive position Check cable assembly or tester or swap cable with known good cable See 3 5 2 for pin specifications See 3 5 2 for cable pin outs Check NIC configuration setup with manufacturer Contact TN Technical Support 1 800 260 1312 StackM aster TR The active hub s RO port may be configured as passive The active hub s RI port may be configured as passive Cable failure open short Incor
31. rect RJ45 cable installed Invalid cable pin outs Workstation or server NIC failure Lobe port connector failure Insert RI LED not illuminated and RI connected to active hub RO port Normal RO LED not illuminated and RO connected to active hub RI port Lobe Port LED not illuminated 5 2 An Set unconnected port switch to A active position Switch ZDLto ON and reset hub Replace cable Reset Stack See 5 2 Replace cable Table 5 1 Fault Isolation in the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack 5 3 5 MAINTENANC RI RO switches are in passive position but one port is not connected ZDL disabled and wrong speed station tries to insert RI or RO cable broken while in Passive position Stack initialization Incorrect management cable used Unit freezes Cannot manage stack USER S GUIDE 5 2 Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit or Stack is accomplished often by resetting the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack Ifthe StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is managed use a jewelers screwdriver paper clip or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit with SNMP Management installed The entire StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack will recycle and then resume normal operation NOTE Disconnecting power also will reset the StackM aster
32. rranty 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 IN DIRECT 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 USER S GUIDE E 1 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 W arranty statement This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of ts essential purpose so long as TN s 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 replacement 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 return is classified as No Problem Found TN s total li
33. talling configuring using and maintaining a Transition Engineering StackM aster TR A working knowledge of local area network LAN oper ations including familiarity with communications protocols used on inter connected LANs is assumed Preface User s Guide Introduction The TRANSITION Networks 16 Port StackM aster TR Active Retiming Managed Hubs are designed for building SNMP managed token ring LANs using twisted pair cable 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 sn n D B A 5 TRANSTTION m m m m m m m m m m m ab Nu A ame T 8 ii e 008 Peset 5678 16mbps A The StackM aster TR Managed Hub Complies with current IEEE 802 5 token ring standards to ensure interoperability Supports external SNMP network management Provides sixteen RJ 45 lobe ports support both STP and UTP Provides active signal retiming and regeneration on a per port basis maximizes lobe and RI RO cable runs Supports Category 3 4 or 5 UTP STP and IBM Type 1 Cable Allows 4 or 16 Mbps operation Allows RI RO connection to both active hubs and passive hubs Delivers fault tolerant automatic ring wrap capability at RI RO Provides Zero Delay Lockout automatic lockout of station configured at wrong speed Installed as standalone or rackmount a standard 19 rackmount frame Provides serial port connection for
34. tch to Active position Disconnect cable between StackM aster TR RI and RO of the passive hub Set Ring O ut switch to Active position Disconnect cable between StackM aster TR RO and RI of the passive hub The StackM aster TR 16 Port is fully tested for interoperatbility with other manufacturers concentrators that are compliant with 802 5 standards Ensure that the RI RO configuration of the manufacturers concentrators functions with the StackM aster TR 16 Port 3 5 When adding passive hub to RI port W hen adding passive hub to RO port W hen removing passive hub from RI port W hen removing passive hub from RO port W hen interfacing to other manufacturers hub USER S GUIDE 3 5 Connecting U nits to Power The StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack is connected to power by connecting each of the StackM aster TR 16 Port Units to power NOTE Connect StackMaster TR 16 Port U nits from bottom to top To connect the StackM aster TR 16 Port Stack to power 1 At StackM aster TR 16 Port U nit back locate the Unit power receptacle and associated fuse NOTE Fuse must be installed at correct setting for power source voltage before connecting to AC outlet 2 Verify that fuse is installed at correct setting for power source voltage NOTE The installed fuse rating is indicated by the reading at lower right corner of fuse holder 110 120 Orientation 220 240 Orientation 062 022
35. ted on the front of the StackM aster TR 16 Port Hub The reset switch reinitializes the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit If the SN MP Management Board is installed in the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit and the StackM aster TR 16 Port Unit is installed at the top of a Stack the reset switch reinitializes the entire Stack StackM aster TR Switches 1 6 DUCTION 4Mbps 16M bps Switch n Ring in TRAN 110 9 T m m m m m m m d 16Mbpsd 4 Mbps 16 Mbps The 4M bps 16M bps Speed Selection Switch allows selection of data rate st be reset when the 4M bps or 16M bps NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port Hub mu 4M bps 16M bps switch position is changed NOTE Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances Up to 300 m Up to 100 m with Category 5 x with Category 3 UTP ON UTP N Up to 400 m Qum LES 22 82 with Category 5 Dt ELL ELLIS STP N Se EE nu LIII IIIJ Speed 16 Mbps Upto 500m Up to 300 m with Category 5 7 gt with Category 3 U
36. ter TR 16 Port SNMP Parameters Menu comes up to provide guidance in setting parameters for data to be used by the external SN MP network management software SZ N SNMP Parameters Menu camwrite PRIVATE camread PUBLIC auth DISABLE trap 0 0 0 0 sysname NONE contact NONE location NONE Select 8 parameter main gt root menu OR gt help SNMP gt mm 2 Referring to the Site Configuration D ata Sheet type and enter modified configuration values in the format SNMP gt lt parameter gt lt value gt 3 Verify the modified configuration values by bringing up the same menu MENU gt snmp The menu is redisplayed with the modified values 3 Save the configuration values by typing and entering the following SNMP gt save SNMP gt restart SNMP gt quit The StackM aster TR 16 Port restarts and the parameter values entered are written to non volatile memory 3 11 USER S GUIDE Resetting the StackM aster TR 16 Port NOTE The StackM aster TR 16 Port can be reset in any of the following Ways e Disconnect power cord to StackM aster TR 16 Port unit with installed SNM P management board then reconnect the power cord Pressthe reset button on the StackM aster TR 16 Port unit with installed SNMP management board At the attached terminal or terminal emulation type and enter ANY MENU restart ANY MENU quit
37. xit enter the command ANY MENU quit USER S GUIDE 3 9 Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SN MP Network Management is configured by setting network and SN MP parameter values Network Parameters To setthe Network parameter values at an attached terminal 1 At the StackM aster TR 16 Port Configuration Main Menu MAIN gt prompt type and enter MAIN gt ip The StackM aster TR 16 Port Network Parameters Menu comes up ps VN N Network Parameters Menu ipaddr 192 251 144 253 name suomask 255 255 255 0 domain router 0 0 0 0 nameserver 0 0 0 0 Select a parameter main gt root menu OR gt help IP gt 2 Referring to the Site Configuration D ata Sheet type and enter modified configuration values in the format IP gt lt parameter gt lt value gt 3 Verify the modified configuration values by bringing up the same menu IP gt ip The menu is redisplayed with the modified values 4 Save the configuration values to non volatile memory by typing and entering IP gt save IP gt restart IP gt quit The StackM aster TR 16 Port restarts and the parameter values entered are written to non volatile memory 3 10 StackM asterTR 3 INSTALLATION SN MP Parameters To setthe SN MP parameter values 1 To access the SNMP Parameters M enu at the Network Parameters MAIN gt prompt type and enter MAIN gt snmp The StackM as
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