IMC Networks FiberLinX User's Manual
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1. Networks freight customs and handling charges pre paid End user agrees to accept all liability for loss of or damages to the returned product during shipment IMC Networks shall repair or replace the returned product at its option and return the repaired or new product to the end user freight prepaid via method to be determined by IMC Networks IMC Networks shall not be liable for any costs of procurement of substitute goods loss of profits or any incidental consequential and or special damages of any kind resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranty breach of any obligation arising from breach of warranty or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE IMC NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE BOUND BY ANY REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES MADE BY ANY OTHER PERSON INCLUDING EMPLOYEES DISTRIBUTORS RESELLERS OR DEALERS OF IMC NETWORKS WHICH ARE INCONSISTENT WITH THE WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THOSE OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE HEREBY LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE Every rea2. Configuring the FiberLinX Module via its eight position Dip switch for the following e Half Full Duplex setting data ports only e designating the management traffic port e host remote or standalone operation 2 Installation of a PowerChassis 100 Series chassis 3 Installation of the FiberLinX Module into the above mentioned PowerChassis and 4 Selecting a crossover or pass through connection for the twisted pair data port Configuring FiberLinX Modules FiberLinX Modules have an eight position Dip switch located at position S2 shown below for configuring the module 1 amp 2 Factory Configured DO NOT CHANGE 3 Fiber HDX FDX 4 Twisted Pair HDX FDX 5 amp 6 Management Traffic 7 Remote operation mode 8 Host operation mode Ree 8 L9 S b tk Figure 2 1 Dip Switch Location on FiberLinX default settings shown 2 1 The following table shows the function for each of the eight Dip switches on FiberLinX Refer to the section on each feature for specific configuration information FipeRLinX Dip SwitcH GUIDE Feature Default DO NOT CHANGE Varies DO NOT CHANGE Varies Enables Full Duplex mode on the Fiber Data port OFF E
3. FiberLinX Installation Manual and User Reference Guide 1 aN PT LAKIN Networks 19772 Pauling Foothill Ranch CA 92610 2611 USA TEL 949 465 3000 FAX 949 465 3020 www imcnetworks com Document Number 50 80111 01 AO February 2000 Preface This manual contains information to assist with installation and use of IMC Networks FiberLinX product line For more information about IMC Networks products please visit the IMC Networks Web site at www imcnetworks com Disclaimer IMC Networks makes no warranties with respect to this document and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose IMC Networks assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document or for incidental consequential damages in connection with the performance or use of this material This document contains proprietary information which is protected by copyright No part may be reproduced in any way without prior consent of IMC Networks Copyright 1999 2000 IMC Networks All rights reserved Trademarks FiberLinX is a trademark of IMC Networks Other brands product names or features may be trademarks and are the properties of their respective companies Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ADOULFIDEFLINX ssi ua iaee fa anei Lad ERNE keg Medea at 1 1 About FiberLinX Modules 0 0 0 0 00 cece eee 1 2 How FiberLinX Works 1 0 0 0 0000 eee 1 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation C
4. LED is OFF indicating a break in the fiber loop NOTE FiberAlert should only be activated on one side of a media conversion More information on FiberAlert can be found on the IMC Networks Web site at www imcnetworks com to fa htm Installing a FiberLinX Module Once you configure a FiberLinX Module it is ready to be installed in a chassis You can install a FiberLinX Module into any IMC Networks PowerChassis 100 Series chassis e g PowerChassis 101 etc FiberLinx Modules may be safely installed or removed with power on i e FiberLinX Modules are hot swappable Please read the electrostatic discharge precautions on page 5 1 of this manual before proceeding NOTE FiberLinX Modules should be installed into a PowerChassis only AFTER the PowerChassis has been installed Please see the installation guide included with your chassis for assistance in installing the chassis PowerChassis come with blank brackets covering the slots where the modules are to be installed To install a FiberLinX Module remove the blank bracket by loosening the screws located on the outside edges of the bracket Slide the FiberLinX Module into the chassis until the module is seated securely in the connector Secure the module to the chassis by tightening the captive screws 2 4 Selecting a Crossover Pass Through Connection Once a FiberLinx is installed you can select a crossover workstation or pass through repeater hub connection
5. N Remote ON ON ON OFF NOTE You can access and manage the Remote site s FiberLinX directly in this configuration if you assign the unit an IP address 4 2 Example 3 Fiber Conversion and Highly Secure Remote Management Between Two Copper Based Switches For the highest level of management security route SNMP management traffic completely away from the switch Two FiberLinX units are also used in this configuration The following illustration shows an external hub being used to maintain LAN separation Central Site Switch LIL L_ ZO Be Qa 10 Mops FiberLinx m Mgmt SNMP Management Port Traffic Remote Site Mgmt Port unused Switch Configure the two FiberLinX units used in this example exactly as the ones in Example 2 except direct management traffic on the Central site s unit to the twisted pair management port ExAMPLE 3 Dip SWITCH SETTINGS FiberLinX Switch5 Switch6 Switch7 Switch 8 Central Host OFF ON OFF ON Remote ON ON ON OFF 4 3 4 4 Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines Fiber Optic transmitters and receivers are extremely susceptible to contamination by particles of dirt or dust which can obstruct the opt
6. P address will be accepted FiberLinx is configured at the factory to accept SNMP management traffic from the twisted pair data port i e Dip switch 5 ON Dip switch 6 OFF You can change this setting by adjusting Dip switches 5 and 6 The following table shows the switch settings for each configuration 2 2 SNMP MANAGEMENT TRAFFIC DIP SWITCHES Switch5 Switch6 Result Designated Mgmt Port OFF OFF Accepts no SNMP commands even if directed to FiberLinX s none IP address All SNMP traffic on the data ports is passed through All traffic on the management port is discarded OFF ON Accepts SNMP commands only from the management port TP mgmt port All SNMP traffic on the data ports is passed through ON OFF Accepts SNMP commands only in band from the twisted pair data port All traffic on the management port is discarded 1P data por DEFAULT All SNMP traffic on the fiber data port is passed through ON ON Accepts SNMP commands only in band from the fiber data FO data port port All traffic on the management port is discarded All p SNMP traffic on the twisted pair data port is passed through Switches 7 amp 8 Configuring FiberLinX as a Host Remote or Standalone Unit When two FiberLinX units are paired with one another each FiberLinX unit can be configured to be either a Host unit or a Remote unit As a Host FiberLinX requests management information from any attached remote unit and displays tha
7. RL32 for Windows 98 requires the following Windows 98 The same hardware requirements for Windows 98 plus a network interface card e Internet Explorer 4 0 service pack 2 or higher required for the Help to work NOTE HUBCTRL for DOS is also available Please contact IMC Networks Technical Support at 800 624 1070 in U S or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com for more information Downloading HUBCTRL32 From the IMC Networks Web site 1 Download the file hubctrl32 exe from IMC Networks Web site The file can be found under the section Other at http www imcnetworks com tech software htm 2 Use Windows Explorer to locate the downloaded file Double Click the file to start A Welcome dialog box for the HUBCTRL32 Setup Program will appear 3 Click Continue The Setup program will launch 4 Proceed to the Installing HUBCTRL32 for Windows NT and Windows 98 section on the next page From the iView CD 1 Using Windows Explorer browse the iView CD and double click on the file SETUP EXE located in the directory HC32 2 Follow the on screen instructions 3 Proceed to the Installing HUBCTRL32 for Windows NT and Windows 98 section on the next page Ap 4 Installing HUBCTRL32 Once the setup is launched 1 Another Welcome dialog box for the HUBCTRL32 Setup Program will appear NOTE It is strongly recommended that you exit all Windows applications before continuing Clic
8. able FiberLinX 10Base T twisted pair and 10Base Soe FL 850 nm multi mode fiber includes two RJ 45 connectors and one pair ST or SC connectors FiberLinX 1300 10Base T twisted pair and 10Base FL 1300 nm multi mode fiber includes two RJ 45 connectors and one pair ST or SC connectors E cjo zz ix ped a STIIT ITIITI EO FiberLinX SingleMode 10Base T twisted pair E and 10Base FL 1300 nm single mode fiber includes two RJ 45 connectors i and one pair ST or SC connectors FiberLinX SingleMode PLUS as above with Figure 1 3 higher power budget 10 Mbps FiberLinX Module How FiberLinX Works Each port on the FiberLinX includes its own MAC Address The movement of data from one port to another is ne Para accomplished via packet switching Capen Peet Eles Post The destination address of each Ethernet packet entering the FiberLinX is checked to determine whether it is a management packet or a downstream data packet and is switched appropriately Packets not addressed for management ports are sent through to the network Similarly management Le packets are switched internally to bas the management engine and are Figure 1 4 FiberLinX Packet Switching not forwarded More information about how FiberLinX works can be found on the IMC Networks Web site at www imcnetworks com 1 2 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Installing a FiberLinX Module involves the following steps 1
9. aris and OpenView Please consult the iView CD for assistance in installing and launching iView for FiberLinx Using iView To Manage FiberLinx iView for FiberLinX features a Module Detail Screen the main viewing screen for iView for FiberLinX Depending on whether you are managing a standalone unit or dual Host Remote FiberLinX units iView s displays and options will vary From within iView for FiberLinX you can use its virtual faceplate display s to remotely manage your FiberLinX unit s Note that within iView for FiberLinX the only end user configuration options are creating descriptions for the units and disabling enabling ports default on all ports is enabled The rest of the functions are purely information related For a window by window guide to iView for FiberLinX please consult the FiberLinX online help file choose Start Programs IMC Networks iView FiberLinX Help or use the Help menu within iView for FiberLinx If Using View with HP OpenView During the installation process iView will ask if HP OpenView is installed on the management PC Click Yes to integrate the appropriate files You can also manually copy the file FLINX REG into the appropriate OpenView resource file on the management PC usually C openview resource c 3 3 Once in OpenView highlight the FiberLinX icon and select the Tools FiberLinX OpenView will then launch iView If NOT Using iView NOTE Installation of SNMP sof
10. ch Connection from Central Site to Remote Site 000 0000 4 1 Example 2 Fiber Conversion and Remote Management Between Two Copper Based Switches 4 2 Example 3 Fiber Conversion and Highly Secure Remote Management Between Two Copper Based Switches 4 3 Chapter 5 Technical Specifications Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines 0 0 0 0005 5 1 Electrostatic Discharge Precautions 000 000 cece eee 5 1 Unit Specifications isis sea betaine bans aes eet Ob a aie oo 5 2 Environmental crs sete Meee eeu eta MEA age A eS 5 2 OWED e A E Ste ttt es etn CNP ee ans apes Wes operate Oa 5 2 Heat adins apie ihbed s Sas itigh lat nde a A tletishe a4 5 2 Fiber Opics riena o Ra bs EE Bate VA AA 5 2 Chapter 6 General Information Technical Support ssi cea eb dat EEA E ad oie ed pikes 6 1 Warranty 220 gt i atin awa tuts Be wal ah acta ears oe 6 1 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement 0 00000 c eee ee eee eee 6 3 Appendix Assiging IP Information to FiberLinX Using Serial Port Ap 1 HUBCTRL32 Installation Instructions 0 0 000005 Ap 4 Chapter 1 Introduction About FiberLinX FiberLinX from IMC Networks is an IEEE 802 3 compliant SNMP manageable media converter LAN extender Ethernet bridge that can be managed remotely FiberLinX is designed to convert between 10 Mbps Ethernet twisted pair 10Base T and 10 Mbps E
11. emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de classe A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique publi par le minist re des Communications du Canada 6 3 6 4 Appendix Assigning IP Information to FiberLinX Using DB 9 Serial Port The serial port uses an IBM compatible DB 9 serial connector To connect the device to your terminal computer use a DB 9 pin male female null modem cable If your computer terminal has a serial port using a connection not compatible with a DB 9 COM port use the Pin Connection table below for reference in making a cable Make sure the cable length is under 50 ft 15 24m Plug one end of the cable into the DB 9 connector on the device and the other into the appropriate port on your DB 9 PIN CONNECTION CHART computer terminal Set your Pin Function computer terminal for VT 100 Transmit OUT emulation The serial port on the Receive IN computer terminal should be set Ground for 38 4K BAUD 8 data bits 1 Not used stop bit no parity no flow control Main Configuration Screen After running through an initial self test the screen will display the following message Press lt Enter gt for Device Configuration Press Enter to be ta
12. for the twisted pair data port FiberLinX s twisted pair data port has one RJ 45 connector for a single shielded or unshielded twisted pair link segment and features a push button switch located next to the port for selecting the type of connection To select a pass through connection on FiberLinX simply press the push button IN A crossover connection is selected when the push button is OUT NOTE f uncertain whether a crossover or pass through connection is needed set the switch to the position that makes the TP data port link LED glow LED Operation FiberLinX features diagnostic LEDs for each port The following illustration shows the location of the LEDs on FiberLinx LEDs for the Fiber Data Port be LED functions for the fiber data port are as follows f FDX Glows yellow when FDX is selected on port ACT Blinks green when data is detected on the port oe LNK Glows green when a link is established Rene FA Glows green when FiberAlert is enabled w LEDs for the Twisted Pair Data Port LED functions for the twisted pair data port are as follows J RT LNK Glows green when a link is established FDX Glows yellow when FDX is selected on the port i LEDs for the Twisted Pair Management Port oe LED functions for the twisted pair management port are as a follows E LNK Glows green when a link is established FDX Glows yellow when FDX is selected on the ar port Figure2 2 FAR CPU FiberLinX LEDs UP G
13. free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks instructions and directions for a period of six 6 years after the original date of purchase This warranty is subject to the limitations set forth below At its option IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such warranty period This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable use accident negligence service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry a ninety 90 day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer To receive in warranty service the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the warranty period The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase satisfactory to IMC Networks denoting product serial number and purchase date a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number issued by IMC Networks No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA number For an RMA number contact IMC Networks at PHONE 800 624 1070 in the U S or 949 465 3000 or FAX 949 465 3020 The end user shall return the defective product to IMC 6 1
14. ic path and cause performance degradation Good system performance requires clean optics and connector ferrules 1 Use fiber patch cords or connectors if you terminate your own fiber only from a reputable supplier low quality components can cause many hard to diagnose problems in an installation 2 Dust caps are installed at IMC Networks to ensure factory clean optical devices These protective caps should not be removed until the moment of connecting the fiber cable to the device Assure that the fiber is properly terminated polished and free of any dust or dirt and that the location is as free from dust and dirt as possible 3 Store spare caps in a dust free environment such as a sealed plastic bag or box so that when reinstalled they do not introduce any contamination to the optics 4 Should it be necessary to disconnect the fiber device reinstall the protective dust caps 5 If you suspect that the optics have been contaminated alternate between blasting with clean dry compressed air and flushing with methanol to remove particles of dirt Electrostatic Discharge Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can cause damage to your add in modules Always observe the following precautions when installing or handling an add in module or any board assembly 1 Do not remove unit from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear an ESD wrist grounding strap before handling any module or component If
15. ion It also offers diagnostic capabilities for faster resolution of technical support issues HUBCTRL32 works with the following platforms e Windows NT e Windows 98 HUBCTRL32 can be found on the iView CD or you can download it from the IMC Networks Web site www imcnetworks com tech software htm For installation instructions please see page Ap 4 in the Appendix of this guide For information regarding the use of HUBCTRL32 refer to the HUBCTRL32 online help file Serial Port Configuration The DB 9 serial port found on the FiberLinX faceplate may also be used to assign IP information to FiberLinX For instructions please see page Ap 1 in the Appendix of this guide About iView iView is a cross platform network management application for IMC Networks intelligent networking devices It features a graphic user interface GUI and gives network managers the ability to monitor and control IMC Networks products from virtually any 32 bit Windows platform iView can also function as a snap in module for many SNMP applications For more information about iView visit www imcnetworks com products iview htm 3 2 System Requirements To run iView for FiberLinx the management PC must be equipped with the following e 20 MB free disk space 32 MB RAM as well as one of the following operating systems e Windows 95 98 NT standalone or with OpenView e HP UX and OpenView IBM AIX and NetView or OpenView Sol
16. k Next to continue Cancel to exit the installation process The License Agreement dialog box will appear Click Yes to accept the license agreement The User Information dialog box will appear Enter your user information Click Next to continue The Choose Destination Location dialog box will appear Here you will decide exactly where you want HUBCTRL32 and its associated files installed The default is C Program Files Hub Control32 To change this location click Browse To accept the designated location click Next The Select Program Folder dialog box will appear Here the utility will create a Program group and icons for HUBCTRL32 from the Windows Start menu The default name of this Program group will be Hub Control32 To change this name highlight Hub Control32 and type the new name To accept the default name click Next The Copy Files dialog box will appear showing the current install settings Click Next The SNMP NDIS3 Packet Driver Installation Instructions dialog box will appear NOTE THIS WINDOW CONTAINS VITAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT INSTALLATION OF HUBCTRL32 ON YOUR MACHINE PLEASE READ THIS SCREEN AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY ONCE THE SETUP UTILITY ENDS NOTE This is your last opportunity to click on Back and change any of the settings already configured in the Setup utility Click Next to continue The Setup Complete dialog box will appear Note that you will still need to in
17. ken to the main configuration screen Here you will find several displays Saved Values displays changes made during current session e IP Address must be assigned during initial configuration e Subnet Mask must be assigned during initial configuration Default Gateway Current Values displays values currently in use e IP Address IP address of SNMP agent e Subnet Mask mask to define IP subnet agent is connected to Default Gateway default router for IP traffic outside subnet Ap 1 Command List I Enter New Saved Parameter Values e P Change Password e T New Trap Destination e K Remove ALL Trap Destinations e C New Community String e U Delete ALL Community Strings e E End Session NOTE You must reboot after making any modifications to the Saved Values or changes will not take effect To reboot type the word Reboot no quote marks at the prompt on the main configuration screen or turn the device s power OFF then ON again NOTE Because the Delete key does not work on VT 100 terminal emulators use the F2 key instead Assigning TCP IP Information To modify the Saved Parameter Values i e assign IP address and subnet mask press I You will be instructed to enter the IP address and subnet mask for the connected device Press Enter after each You may also assign a default gateway if desired press Enter to skip When finished press Enter then type Reboot for changes t
18. l Restart the system to complete the HUBCTRL32 installation If you experience any problems please contact IMC Networks technical support at 800 624 1070 in U S 32 16 550880 Europe or via e mail at techsupport imcnetworks com For information regarding the use of HUBCTRL32 please refer to the HUBCTRL32 online Help file Start Programs Hub Control32 Ap 6
19. lows yellow when far end is detected 2 5 FAR TP LINK Glows green when a link is established on remote far end TP data port SNMP Blinks green with SNMP activity TP ACT Blinks green with TP activity DB 9 Serial Connector FiberLinX features a DB 9 serial connector located above the module name on the faceplate This connector can be used as a serial port connection for assigning IP configuration information to FiberLinX For more information on assigning IP information please see Chapter 3 of this guide For instructions please see the Appendix of this guide 2 6 Chapter 3 Configuring and Managing FiberLinx This chapter details the steps you must complete to configure and manage your FiberLinx Required Management Configuration Steps In order for the installed FiberLinX to be managed using iView or another network management software NMS application the following steps need to be completed 1 Hardware installation of FiberLinX see Chapter 2 2 Assign IP information i e IP address subnet mask and if desired default gateway to FiberLinX using either the unit s serial port or HUBCTRL32 More on this later in this chapter 3 Installation of iView or another SNMP network management software package on the management PC 4 Integration of IMC Networks MIB files into the SNMP management software NOTE If using iView this will be done for you automatically Otherwise refer to your NMS
20. nables Full Duplex mode on the Twisted Pair Data port OFF Specifies from which port SNMP traffic is accepted ON Specifies from which port SNMP traffic is accepted OFF Configures FiberLinX as a Remote unit OFF 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Configures FiberLinX as a Host unit OFF Switches 1 amp 2 Fiber Optic Type These Dip switch settings are configured at the factory and should NOT be changed in the field Switches 3 amp 4 Selecting Duplex Mode Each data port on FiberLinX can operate in either Half Duplex HDX or Full Duplex FDX Mode NOTE The Twisted Pair management port is ALWAYS Half Duplex You will need to set the duplex mode of these ports depending on the capabilities of the connected hardware FiberLinX is shipped from the factory with HDX selected on each data port i e Dip switches 3 and 4 in the OFF position Select FDX for the fiber data port by setting Dip switch 3 to ON Select FDX for the twisted pair data port by setting Dip switch 4 to ON Switches 5 amp 6 SNMP Management Traffic Although FiberLinX provides a twisted pair port solely for management traffic you can configure FiberLinX to accept SNMP management traffic from any of its three ports There are four different ways you can configure FiberLinX to accept or not accept SNMP management traffic Only one source for SNMP management traffic can be active at any time and only the SNMP management traffic directed to the module s I
21. o take effect The Saved Values and Current Values should now both display the changes made e g new IP address and subnet mask Creating Community Strings The default community string is named public and has read write access For security reasons IMC Networks recommends you set up two communities one with read only only for general use the other with read write access for the administrator To create a new community string go to the main configuration screen and press C Enter the name of the new community up to 16 characters no spaces allowed and press Enter Then type one of the following options to assign the community string s access rights e R read only access e W read write access e Enter abort Press Enter Ap 2 Deleting Communities To delete all community strings and start over press U You will then be asked Are you sure you want to delete all future strings Press Y to proceed N to abort Press Enter NOTE The above function will delete ALL community strings If you want to be able to selectively delete community strings use HUBCTRL32 to configure your device Sending Traps Traps are sent by the manageable device to a management PC when a certain event takes place To enter a trap destination press T You will then be asked to Enter a New IP Address Type the IP address of the destination device and press Enter Then type the name of the community string created ea
22. onfiguring FiberLinX Modules oo0 phorus Ra tow Rig eG ate 2 1 Switches 1 amp 2 Fiber Optic Type 0 000 2 2 Switches 3 amp 4 Selecting Duplex Mode 2 2 Switches 5 amp 6 SNMP Management Traffic 2 2 Switches 7 amp 8 Configuring FiberLinX as a Host Remote or Standalone Unit 50s te eae gal So pa oe a4 2 3 FIDETALETES coal ek haga aie di ab ba SANG Ro de Ma ee 2 3 Installing a FiberLinX Module 0 0 ce cece eee 2 4 Selecting a Twisted Pair Crossover Pass Through Connection 2 5 LED Operatons gosari aida fits Be oe Bao ae aa ah cent tag 2 5 LEDs for the Fiber Data Port 0 0 0008 2 5 LEDs for the Twisted Pair Data Port 005 2 5 LEDs for the Twisted Pair Management Port 2 5 DB 9 Serial Connector 0000s 2 6 Chapter 3 Configuring and Managing FiberLinx Required Management Configuration Steps 3 1 Assigning IP Information to FiberLinX 0 0 0000200 3 1 HUBCTRE 3 D niacin at ite os ee id aad es 3 2 Serial Port Configuration xe cn t ai eoasanetaa able Ra ey ea 3 2 About iVieW bis Sie kere tila ek na RA ee Tas ae 3 2 System Requirements 0 0 3 3 Using iView To Manage FiberLinX 4 5 oot eit es Pha eee KASS 3 3 If Using iView with HP OpenView 0 0 000005 3 3 ENOT USING IMIEW sc the hgan SAA a ane ot Aedes a8 3 4 Chapter 4 Application Examples Example 1 Direct Fiber Swit
23. port SNMP management traffic is imbedded within the corporate network but no management data passes to the Remote site Central Site Switch D OHOJ lt SNMP Management Traffic Remote Site Switch unused Configure FiberLinX to accept SNMP management traffic from the fiber port In this application FiberLinX is neither a Host nor Remote unit The twisted pair management port on this FiberLinX is unused ExampLe 1 Dip SWITCH SETTINGS Switch5 Switch6 Switch7 Switch 8 ON ON OFF OFF 4 1 Example 2 Fiber Conversion and Remote Management Between Two Copper Based Switches In this situation configure the Central site s unit as a Host with management traffic through the twisted pair data port and the Remote site s unit to accept management traffic through the fiber data port Central Site Switch LL LLL LI Mgmt Part z x unused oi F a Mig o 2 G mis Remote Site Mgmt Pott unused Switch Note that the twisted pair management ports on both FiberLinX remain unused EXAMPLE 2 Dip SWITCH SETTINGS FiberLinX Switch5 Switch6 Switch7 Switch 8 Central Host ON OFF OFF O
24. rlier and press Enter Type Reboot for changes to take effect NOTE The method above enables ALL of the traps the device is capable of If you want to be able to selectively activate and de activate traps use HUBCTRL32 to configure your device Removing Traps To remove all trap destinations press K You will then be asked if you really want to remove all trap destinations Press Y to continue Press N to abort Press Enter Password Protection You can password protect the serial configuration process by pressing P from the main configuration screen You will be asked to enter a password NOTE Passwords are case sensitive Enter your password spaces are NOT allowed and press Enter You will then be asked for your password whenever you log on or off To remove password protection select P and instead of entering a password press Enter Should you forget the password use HUBCTRL32 to access the back up copy of the PROM then reburn the flash PROM Ending Your Session Be sure to press E before disconnecting the cable in order to stop the device from outputting to the serial port Ap 3 HUBCTRL32 Installation Instructions Software and Hardware Requirements HUBCTRL32 for Windows NT requires the following Windows NT version 4 0 or higher The same hardware requirements for Windows NT plus a network interface card e Internet Explorer 4 0 service pack 2 or higher required for the Help to work HUBCT
25. s documentation and see the section If NOT Using iView later in this chapter for integration assistance Assigning IP Information to FiberLinX In order to manage FiberLinX it is first necessary to give it an IP address so that is accessible via SNMP There are two ways to assign IP information to FiberLinx e using HUBCTRL32 need Windows 98 NT e via the unit s serial port Besides assigning an IP address and subnet mask both methods will also allow you to create community strings assign access rights send traps and more However HUBCTRL32 offers more options than the serial port method e g you can select which traps to assign with HUBCTRL32 3 1 HUBCTRL32 HUBCTRL32 Hub Control 32 is an in band configuration utility created by IMC Networks that lets users quickly and easily complete the first stages of SNMP configuration for IMC Networks SNMP manageable devices Tasks HUBCTRL32 can perform include e setting the IP address subnet mask and default gateway e defining the community strings and SNMP traps and e setting PPP parameters for remote management In addition to the above functions HUBCTRL32 offers an authorized IP address system and access restriction to MIB groups supported by IMC Networks manageable devices These extra layers of security are purely optional and do not effect SNMP compatibility in any way HUBCTRL32 can also be used to upload new versions of the system software and new MIB informat
26. sonable effort has been made to ensure that IMC Networks product manuals and promotional materials accurately describe IMC Networks product specifications and capabilities at the time of publication However because of ongoing improvements and updating of IMC Networks products IMC Networks cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed materials after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes errors or omissions 6 2 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing 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 his own expense Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The use of non shielded I O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise
27. stall the SNMP NDIS driver see 7 above Click Finish Ap 5 9 As stated earlier the Networking Control Panel application will launch once you finish the Setup Utility Here you must install the drivers necessary for running HUBCTRL32 At this window do the following For Windows 98 Network Control Panel Application A B C F G Highlight an adapter to bind HUBCTRL32 to Click the Add button Select Protocol from the list then click the Add button Click Have Disk then Browse The install INF and packet drivers can be found in the directory C Program Files Hub Control32 or the directory specified in the Choose Destination Location dialog box see 4 above Select this directory highlight the file SNMPpkt inf and click OK then click OK again The correct directory for the driver will already be displayed click OK to install the new driver Restart the system to complete the HUBCTRL32 installation For Windows NT Network Control Panel Application You MUST have Administrator rights to perform the following steps If you do not you will need to LOGOFF and LOGON on as Administrator A B C Click the Protocols tab Click the Add button then Have disk Enter C Program Files Hub Control32 or the directory specified in the Choose Destination Location dialog box see 4 above in the box then click OK Click OK to select the SNMP Ndis3 protocol Click Close to bind the new protoco
28. t information along with its own upon SNMP query As a Remote FiberLinX will not respond to requests for management information from an attached unit In single installation the sole FiberLinX should be configured as standalone unit factory default Following is a table showing the Dip switch configurations for each setting Please see Chapter 4 of this guide for possible installations and their related Host Remote and standalone Dip switch settings Configure FiberLinX to be a Host unit by setting Dip switch 8 to ON Configure FiberLinX to be a Remote unit by setting Dip switch 7 to ON Host AND REmoTE Dip SWITCHES Switch 7 Switch 8 Result OFF OFF Standalone Configuration no Host or Remote DEFAULT ON OFF Remote Unit Configuration Slave OFF ON Host Unit Configuration Master FiberAlert Since media converters are a transparent link in a network FiberLinxX features FiberAlert a troubleshooting feature that assists in pinpointing link faults between media conversion products If a media converter is not 2 3 receiving a fiber link FiberAlert disables the media converter s fiber transmitter thus mirroring the link status of the opposite end of the fiber Both fiber link LEDs on either side of the devices should extinguish alerting you to the fault LED OFF Lost Link Cable Break Local Site Remote Site IMC Networks product with FiberAlert enabled Remote Site stops transmitting Local Link
29. thernet 10Base FL single mode or multi mode fiber optic cabling Each FiberLinx features the following three ports 10Base T data port prius e 10Base FL data port rey aay ra ania P iia Fiber iny lt e e 10Base T port specifically Modus for SNMP traffic i e the management port NOTE Although the management port is designed to Figure 1 1 FiberLinX Port Connections accept SNMP traffic ANY port on the FiberLinX Module can be configured to serve as the SNMP management port a inil rE T gmna Pari NOTE The twisted pair management port is not designed to handle data traffic and therefore should NOT serve as a redundant twisted pair port The primary advantage of FiberLinX is that it allows the administrator to completely monitor and manage fiber traffic between switches and routers while remaining isolated from the remote or customer s network Fibert ink Endite Fna Ril Management Tias 1 Swileh FiberLinX TP FO Da Da Pis TiseT he _ win apeere FiberLinX TP FO Snih al Lo ll MLaroygerrertt a EF o Tua es film Dpi Caig ISF oF kip be H arr Coitral ae ied ISP Oaahomer a Remote Campus Site Figure 1 2 Example FiberLinxX Installation 1 1 See Chapter 4 of this guide for more example FiberLinX installations About FiberLinX Modules FiberLinX Modules can be installed into any IMC Networks PowerChassis 100 Series The following versions of FiberLinX Modules are avail
30. tware differs from one package to another This section describes the steps required to integrate the IMC Networks agent with other management software For instal lation details on the the management software being used refer to the manufacturer s documentation The majority of management packages have a function known as MIB COMPILER This function reads in the MIB information and converts it into machine readable format In order to successfully manage FiberLinX with your chosen application the MIBs listed below need to be integrated into the management software e FLINX MIB e RFC1643 MIB Refer to the management software documentation regarding how MIBs are integrated into the software NOTE Although graphics are a desirable feature for viewing FiberLinX information this same information can be seen by browsing the MIB information to which the management software has access 3 4 Chapter 4 Application Examples FiberLinX can be used in many configurations based upon application network architecture and management security requirements The following are several examples of how you can use FiberLinX in your network Example 1 Direct Fiber Switch Connection from Central to Remote Site To achieve remote management and monitoring capabilities directly connect a FiberLinX to a fiber based switch All SNMP management traffic and data traffic goes straight into the switch at the Central site via the fiber
31. you do not have a wrist strap maintain grounded contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 5 1 WARNING Integrated circuits and fiber optic components are extremely susceptible to electrostatic discharge damage Do not handle these components directly unless you are a qualified service technician and use tools and techniques that conform to accepted industry practices 3 Hold boards by the edges only do not touch the electronic components or gold connectors 4 After removal always place the boards on a grounded static free surface ESD pad or in a proper ESD bag Do not slide the board over any surface Unit Specifications Environmental Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage Temperature 21 160 F 6 71 C Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power AC Input Load 100 240V 50 60 Hz 0 2 0 1A stand alone chassis Heat Heat generated 50 BTU hr Fiber Optic For fiber optic specifications please visit the IMC Networks Web site at www imcnetworks com fopower htm 5 2 Chapter 6 General Information Technical Support IMC Networks technical support is available at Phone 949 465 3000 or 800 624 1070 U S 32 16 550880 Europe FAX 949 465 3020 E Mail techsupport imcnetworks com Web www imcnetworks com Warranty IMC Networks warrants to the original end user purchaser that this product EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE shall be
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