Avaya BN Routers User Manual

Download

Page 1

Installing and Maintaining

BN Platforms

Part No. 109352-E Rev. A

December 1996

Page 2

4401 Great America Parkway 8 Federal Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 Billerica, MA 01821

Copyright © 1988–1996 Bay Networks, Inc.

recommendations in this document are believed to be accurate and reliable, but are presented without express or implied warranty. Users must take full responsibility for their applications of any products speciﬁed in this document. The information in this document is proprietary to Bay Networks, Inc.

The software described in this document is furnished under a license agreement and may only be used in accordance with the terms of that license. A summary of the Software License is included in this document.

Restricted Rights Legend

Use, duplication, or disclosure by the United States Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.

Notice for All Other Executive Agencies

Notwithstanding any other license agreement that may pertain to, or accompany the delivery of, this computer software, the rights of the United States Government regarding its use, reproduction, and disclosure are as set forth in the Commercial Computer Software-Restricted Rights clause at FAR 52.227-19.

Trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.

ACE, AFN, BCN, BLN, BN, CN, FRE, LN, Optivity, SynOptics, SynOptics Communications, Wellﬂeet and the Wellﬂeet logo are registered trademarks and AN, ANH, ASN, BaySIS, BayStack, BCNX, BLNX, BNX, EZ Internetwork, EZ LAN, FN, PathMan, PhonePlus, PPX, Quick2Conﬁg, RouterMan, SPEX, Bay Networks, Bay Networks Press, the Bay Networks logo and the SynOptics logo are trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.

Third-Party T rademarks

All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Statement of Conditions

In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Bay Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice.

Bay Networks, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

Portions of the code in this software product are Copyright © 1988, Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved. Redistribution and use in source and binary forms of such portions are permitted, provided that the abov e copyright notice and this paragraph are duplicated in all such forms and that any documentation, advertising materials, and other materials related to such distribution and use acknowledge that such portions of the software were developed by the University of California, Berkeley. The name of the University may not be used to endorse or promote products deri v ed from such portions of the software without speciﬁc prior written permission.

SUCH PORTIONS OF THE SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED “AS IS” AND WITHOUT ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

In addition, the program and information contained herein are licensed only pursuant to a license agreement that contains restrictions on use and disclosure (that may incorporate by reference certain limitations and notices imposed by third parties).

Page 3

USA Requirements Only

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy. If you do not install and use this equipment according to the instruction manual, this product may interfere with radio communications. This product has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Operating this equipment in a residential area is likely to interfere with radio communications; in which case, the user, at his/her own expense, must correct the interference.

Shielded-compliant cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class A limits.

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

This is to certify that the Bay Networks products in this book are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022:1987 Class A (CISPR 22:1985/BS 6527:1988).

EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 4

Japan/Nippon Requirements Only

Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This equipment is in the 1st category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Ofﬁce Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.

Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. The user is responsible for procuring the appropriate cables. Read instructions for correct handling.

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 5

Canada Requirements Only

Canada CS-03 Rules and Regulations

Note:

The Canadian Department of Communications label identiﬁes certiﬁed equipment. The certiﬁcation means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective operations and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user's satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company's inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certiﬁed connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent the degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment orequipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution may be particularly important in rural areas.

Caution:

inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Canada CS-03 — Règles et règlements

Note:

qu’il respecte certaines exigences de sécurité et de fonctionnement visant les réseaux de télécommunications.Le ministère ne garantit pas que l’appareillage fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Avant d’installer l’appareillage, s’assurer qu’il peut être branché aux installations du service de télécommunications local. L’appareillage doit aussi être raccordé selon des méthodes acceptées. Dans certains cas, le câblage interne du service de télécommunications utilisé pour une ligne individuelle peut être allongé au moyen d’un connecteur certiﬁé (prolongateur téléphonique). Le client doit toutefois prendre note qu’une telle installation n’assure pas un service parfait en tout temps.

Les réparations de l’appareillage certiﬁé devraient être conﬁées à un service d’entretien canadien désigné par le fournisseur. En cas de réparation ou de modiﬁcation effectuées par l’utilisateur ou de mauvais fonctionnement de l’appareillage, le service de télécommunications peut demander le débranchment de l’appareillage.

Pour leur propre sécurité, les utilisateurs devraient s’assurer que les mises à la terre des lignes de distribution d’électricité, des lignes téléphoniques et de la tuyauterie métallique interne sont raccordées ensemble. Cette mesure de sécurité est particulièrement importante en milieu rural.

Attention:

aux pouvoirs de réglementation en cause ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electric

L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada indique que l’appareillage est certiﬁé, c’est-à-dire

Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas procéder à ces raccordements eux-mêmes mais doivent plutôt faire appel

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 6

Canada Requirements Only

(continued)

D. O. C. Explanatory Notes: Equipment Attachment Limitations

The Canadian Department of Communications label identiﬁes certiﬁed equipment. This certiﬁcation meets certain telecommunication network protective, operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the users satisfaction.

Before installing the equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside wiring associated with a single line indi vidual service may be e xtended by means of a certiﬁed connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware that compliance with the above condition may not prevent degradation of service in some situations.

Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment.

Caution:

inspection authority, or electrician, as appropriate.

Users should not attempt to make such connections themselves, but should contact the appropriate electrical

Notes explicatives du ministère des Communications: limites visant les accessoires

L’étiquette du ministère des Communications du Canada indique que l’appareillage est certiﬁé, c’est-à-dire qu’il respecte certaines exigences de sécurité et de fonctionnement visant les réseaux de télécommunications. Le ministère ne garantit pas que l’appareillage fonctionnera à la satisfaction de l’utilisateur.

Attention:

aux pouvoirs de réglementation en cause ou à un électricien, selon le cas.

Les utilisateurs ne doivent pas procéder à ces raccordements eux-mêmes mais doivent plutôt faire appel

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 7

Canada Requirements Only

(continued)

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (Access Feeder Node, Access Link Node, Access Node, Access Stack Node, Backbone Concentrator Node, Backbone Concentrator Node Switch, Backbone Link Node, Backbone Link Node Switch, Concentrator Node, Feeder Node, Link Node) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (Access Feeder Node, Access Link Node, Access Node, Access Stack Node, Backbone Concentrator Node, Backbone Concentrator Node Switch, Backbone Link Node, Backbone Link Node Switch, Concentrator Node, Feeder Node, Link Node) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 8

T1 Service Compliance Statements

T1 Service

NOTE: This T1 Service notice applies to you onl

(MCT1) Link Module (which provides an internal CSU).

This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC Rules. Please note the following:

1. You are required to request T1 service from the telephone company before you connect the CSU to a T1 network.

When you request T1 service, you must provide the telephone company with the following data:

• The Facility Interface Code Provide the telephone company with both codes below: — 04DU9-B (1.544 MB D4 framing format)

— 04DU9-C (1.544 MB ESF format) The telephone company will select the code it has available.

• The Service Order Code: 6.0F

• The required USOC jack: RJ48C

• The make, model number, and FCC Registration number of the CSU.

2. Your telephone company may make changes to its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your equipment. The telephone company will notify you in advance of such changes to give you an opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

3. If your CSU causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may temporarily discontinue your service. If possible, they will notify you in advance, but if advance notice is not practical, you will be notiﬁed as soon as possible and will be informed of your right to ﬁle a complaint with the FCC.

4. If you experience trouble with the CSU, please contact Bay Networks Technical Response Center in your area for service or repairs. Repairs should be performed only by service personnel authorized by Bay Networks, Inc.

United States 1-800-2LAN-WAN Valbonne, France (33) 92-966-968 Sydney , Australia (61) 2-903-5800 Tokyo, Japan (81) 3-328-005

5. You are required to notify the telephone company when you disconnect the CSU from the network and when you disconnect the BCNX or BLNX from the network.

y if you have received a single or dual port Multi-Channel T1

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 9

Bay Networks Software License

Note:

This is Bay Networks basic license document. In the absence of a software license agreement specifying varying terms, this license — or the license included with the particular product — shall govern licensee’s use of Bay Networks software.

This Software License shall govern the licensing of all software provided to licensee by Bay Networks (“Software”). Bay Networks will provide licensee with Software in machine-readable form and related documentation (“Documentation”). The Software provided under this license is proprietary to Bay Networks and to third parties from whom Bay Networks has acquired license rights. Bay Networks will not grant any Software license whatsoev er , either explicitly or implicitly, except by acceptance of an order for either Software or for a Bay Networks product (“Equipment”) that is packaged with Software. Each such license is subject to the following restrictions:

1. Upon delivery of the Software, Bay Networks grants to licensee a personal, nontransferable, none xclusiv e license to use the Software with the Equipment with which or for which it was originally acquired, including use at any of licensee’s facilities to which the Equipment may be transferred, for the useful life of the Equipment unless earlier terminated by default or cancellation. Use of the Software shall be limited to such Equipment and to such facility. Software which is licensed for use on hardware not offered by Bay Networks is not subject to restricted use on any Equipment, however, unless otherwise speciﬁed on the Documentation, each licensed copy of such Software may only be installed on one hardware item at any time.

2. Licensee may use the Software with backup Equipment only if the Equipment with which or for which it was acquired is inoperative.

3. Licensee may make a single copy of the Software (but not ﬁrmware) for safekeeping (archives) or backup purposes.

4. Licensee may modify Software (but not ﬁrmware), or combine it with other software, subject to the provision that those portions of the resulting software which incorporate Software are subject to the restrictions of this license. Licensee shall not make the resulting software available for use by any third party.

5. Neither title nor ownership to Software passes to licensee.

6. Licensee shall not provide, or otherwise make available, any Software, in whole or in part, in any form, to any third party. Third parties do not include consultants, subcontractors, or agents of licensee who have licensee’s permission to use the Software at licensee’s facility, and who have agreed in writing to use the Software only in accordance with the restrictions of this license.

7. Third-party owners from whom Bay Networks has acquired license rights to software that is incorporated into Bay Networks products shall have the right to enforce the provisions of this license against licensee.

8. Licensee shall not remove or obscure any copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, or similar intellectual property or restricted rights notice within or afﬁxed to any Software and shall reproduce and afﬁx such notice on any backup copy of Software or copies of software resulting from modiﬁcation or combination performed by licensee as permitted by this license.

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 10

Bay Networks Software License

9. Licensee shall not reverse assemble, reverse compile, or in any way reverse engineer the Software. [Note: For licensees in the European Community, the Softw are Directiv e dated 14 May 1991 (as may be amended from time to time) shall apply for interoperability purposes. Licensee must notify Bay Networks in writing of any such intended examination of the Software and Bay Networks may provide review and assistance.]

10. Notwithstanding any foregoing terms to the contrary, if licensee licenses the Bay Networks product “Site Manager,” licensee may duplicate and install the Site Manager product as speciﬁed in the Documentation. This right is granted solely as necessary for use of Site Manager on hardware installed with licensee’s network.

11. This license will automatically terminate upon improper handling of Software, such as by disclosure, or Bay Networks may terminate this license by written notice to licensee if licensee fails to comply with any of the material provisions of this license and fails to cure such failure within thirty (30) days after the receipt of written notice from Bay Networks. Upon termination of this license, licensee shall discontinue all use of the Software and return the Software and Documentation, including all copies, to Bay Networks.

12. Licensee’s obligations under this license shall survive expiration or termination of this license.

(continued)

4401 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

8 Federal Street, Billerica, MA 01821

Bay Networks, Inc.

Page 11

About This Guide

Audience ..........................................................................................................................xix

Conventions .....................................................................................................................xx

Acronyms .........................................................................................................................xxi

Ordering Bay Networks Publications ..............................................................................xxii

Technical Support and Online Services

Bay Networks Customer Service ...................................................................................xxiv

Bay Networks Information Services ................................................................................xxv

World Wide Web .......................................................................................................xxv

Customer Service FTP .............................................................................................xxv

Support Source CD .................................................................................................xxvi

CompuServe ...........................................................................................................xxvi

InfoFACTS .............................................................................................................. xxvii

How to Get Help .....................................................................................................xxvii

Chapter 1 Installing the Backbone Link Node

Backbone Link Node Overview .......................................................................................1-2

Preparing for Installation .................................................................................................1-3

Shipment Contents ...................................................................................................1-3

Cables ......................................................................................................................1-4

Additional Equipment ...............................................................................................1-4

Site Requirements ....................................................................................................1-5

Electrical Requirements .....................................................................................1-5

Space Requirements .........................................................................................1-6

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................1-7

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node ...............................................................................1-7

Attaching Angle Brackets .........................................................................................1-7

Installing the BLN .....................................................................................................1-9

109352-E Rev. A

Page 12

Powering On the BLN ...................................................................................................1-12

LED Activation Sequence ......................................................................................1-13

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BLN ...............................................1-14

Local Connection ...................................................................................................1-14

Remote Connection ...............................................................................................1-15

Chapter 2 Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

Backbone Link Node-2 Overview ...................................................................................2-2

Preparing for Installation .................................................................................................2-3

Shipment Contents ...................................................................................................2-3

Cables ......................................................................................................................2-4

Additional Equipment ...............................................................................................2-4

Site Requirements ....................................................................................................2-5

Electrical Requirements .....................................................................................2-5

Space Requirements .........................................................................................2-6

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................2-7

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node-2 ...........................................................................2-7

Attaching Angle Brackets .........................................................................................2-7

Installing the BLN-2 ................................................................................................2-11

Powering On the BLN-2 ................................................................................................2-13

LED Activation Sequence ......................................................................................2-14

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BLN-2 ...........................................2-15

Local Connection ...................................................................................................2-15

Remote Connection ...............................................................................................2-16

Chapter 3 Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Backbone Concentrator Node Overview ........................................................................3-2

Preparing for Installation .................................................................................................3-3

Shipment Contents ...................................................................................................3-4

Cables ......................................................................................................................3-4

Additional Equipment ...............................................................................................3-5

Site Requirements ....................................................................................................3-5

Electrical Requirements .....................................................................................3-6

Space Requirements .........................................................................................3-7

xii

109352-E Rev. A

Page 13

Environmental Requirements ............................................................................3-8

Setting Up the Backbone Concentrator Node ................................................................3-8

Attaching Angle Brackets .........................................................................................3-8

Installing the BCN ..................................................................................................3-12

Powering On the BCN or BCN RLC .............................................................................3-15

LED Activation Sequence ......................................................................................3-17

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BCN ..............................................3-20

Local Connection ...................................................................................................3-20

Remote Connection ...............................................................................................3-21

Chapter 4 Accessing the Interior

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel ......................................................................4-2

Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap ................................................................................4-5

Removing and Replacing the EMC Shield .....................................................................4-6

Removing and Installing an Air Flow Module .................................................................4-9

Chapter 5 Hot-Swapping Hardware Components

Replacing Flash and PCMCIA SRAM Memory Cards ....................................................5-2

Protecting Memory Card Files ........................................................................................5-5

Replacing PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card Batteries .......................................................5-6

Replacing a Link Module or SRM-L ................................................................................5-7

Replacing a Routing Engine Module or SRM-F ............................................................5-12

Replacing a Power Module ...........................................................................................5-18

Replacing the BLN-2 Power Module ......................................................................5-20

Replacing the BCN Power Module .........................................................................5-21

Replacing a Fan Tray in a BLN-2 ..................................................................................5-23

Chapter 6 Switches and LEDs

Front Panel .....................................................................................................................6-1

Reset Switch ............................................................................................................6-2

Front-Panel LEDs .....................................................................................................6-2

620-Watt Power Module LED .........................................................................................6-3

109352-E Rev. A

xiii

Page 14

Appendix A Dial-Up Services Modems

Adtran DSU III AR ......................................................................................................... A-2

Codex 3260 ................................................................................................................... A-3

Codex 3261 Fast ........................................................................................................... A-4

Multi-Tech Multi-Modem ................................................................................................ A-5

NEC N6450 Data Service Unit ...................................................................................... A-6

NEC N963E Plus (RS232) ............................................................................................. A-7

Telebit T3000 ................................................................................................................. A-8

Telebit T3000 (continued) .............................................................................................. A-9

Tylink SNS 4000 (V.35 ISDN PRI DSU) ....................................................................... A-10

Index

xiv

109352-E Rev. A

Page 15

Figures

Figure 1-1. Backbone Link Node (BLN) .....................................................................1-2

Figure 1-2. Attaching Angle Brackets to Support the BLN .........................................1-9

Figure 1-3. Removing the Front Bezel from the BLN ...............................................1-10

Figure 1-4. Mounting the BLN to the Rack ...............................................................1-11

Figure 1-5. BLN Front-Panel LEDs ...........................................................................1-13

Figure 1-6. Cabling the BLN to a Console ................................................................1-15

Figure 2-1. Backbone Link Node-2 (BLN-2) ...............................................................2-2

Figure 2-2. Locating the Mounting Holes ...................................................................2-9

Figure 2-3. Attaching Angle Brackets to Support the BLN-2 ....................................2-10

Figure 2-4. Removing the Front Bezel from the BLN-2 ............................................2-11

Figure 2-5. Mounting the BLN-2 to the Rack ............................................................2-12

Figure 2-6. BLN-2 Front-Panel LEDs .......................................................................2-14

Figure 2-7. Cabling the BLN-2 to a Console ............................................................2-16

Figure 3-1. Backbone Concentrator Node (BCN) .......................................................3-3

Figure 3-2. Locating the Mounting Holes ...................................................................3-9

Figure 3-3. Attaching Brackets to Support the BCN .................................................3-11

Figure 3-4. Removing a Power Module from the BCN .............................................3-12

Figure 3-5. Removing the Front Bezel from the BCN ...............................................3-13

Figure 3-6. Mounting the BCN to the Rack ..............................................................3-14

Figure 3-7. BCN and BCN RLC Power Systems ......................................................3-16

Figure 3-8. BCN RLC Power Source and Switches .................................................3-17

Figure 3-9. BCN Front-Panel LEDs ..........................................................................3-18

Figure 3-10. Cabling the BCN to a Console ...............................................................3-21

Figure 4-1. Removing the BLN Front Bezel ................................................................4-2

Figure 4-2. Removing the BLN-2 Front Bezel ............................................................4-3

Figure 4-3. Removing the Front Bezel from the BCN .................................................4-4

Figure 4-4. Connecting the Wrist Strap Jack to the Antistatic Receptacle .................4-6

Figure 4-5. BLN and BCN EMC Shields .....................................................................4-8

Figure 4-6. Air Flow Module Installed in a Hardware Platform ...................................4-9

109352-E Rev. A

Page 16

Figure 4-7. Inserting or Removing an Air Flow Module ............................................4-10

Figure 4-8. Grasping the Air Flow Module ................................................................4-11

Figure 5-1. Removing a Flash or PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card ..............................5-4

Figure 5-2. Memory Card Read-Write Protect Switch ................................................5-6

Figure 5-3. Link Modules and the SRM-L in a BLN ....................................................5-9

Figure 5-4. Link Modules and the SRM-L in a BLN-2 ...............................................5-10

Figure 5-5. Link Modules and the SRM-L in a BCN .................................................5-11

Figure 5-6. Routing Engine Modules and the SRM-F in a BLN ................................5-13

Figure 5-7. Routing Engine Modules and the SRM-F in a BLN-2 ............................5-14

Figure 5-8. Routing Engine Modules and the SRM-F in a BCN ...............................5-15

Figure 5-9. Location of Power Switch on FRE/FRE-2 Module and SRM-F ..............5-16

Figure 5-10. Removing a Power Module from a BLN-2 ..............................................5-20

Figure 5-11. Removing a Power Module from a BCN ................................................5-22

Figure 5-12. Double-Fan Tray in the BLN-2 ................................................................5-24

Figure 5-13. Single-Fan Trays in the BLN-2 ...............................................................5-25

Figure 6-1. Front-Panel LEDs .....................................................................................6-1

Figure 6-2. 620-Watt Power Module Power OK LED ..................................................6-4

xvi

109352-E Rev. A

Page 17

Tables

Table 1-1. BLN Shipment Contents ..........................................................................1-3

Table 1-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply .............................................................1-4

Table 1-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements ................................................................1-5

Table 1-4. BLN Dimensions ......................................................................................1-6

Table 1-5. BLN Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements ...............................1-6

Table 1-6. Total Space Required for BLN .................................................................1-6

Table 1-7. Environmental Requirements ...................................................................1-7

Table 1-8. Console Operating Parameters ..............................................................1-14

Table 1-9. Modem Operating Parameters ...............................................................1-15

Table 2-1. BLN-2 Shipment Contents .......................................................................2-3

Table 2-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply .............................................................2-4

Table 2-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements ................................................................2-5

Table 2-4. BLN-2 Dimensions ...................................................................................2-6

Table 2-5. BLN-2 Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements ............................2-6

Table 2-6. Total Space Required for BLN-2 ..............................................................2-6

Table 2-7. Environmental Requirements ...................................................................2-7

Table 2-8. Console Operating Parameters ..............................................................2-15

Table 2-9. Modem Operating Parameters ...............................................................2-16

Table 3-1. BCN Shipment Contents ..........................................................................3-4

Table 3-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply .............................................................3-5

Table 3-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements ................................................................3-6

Table 3-4. BCN Dimensions ......................................................................................3-7

Table 3-5. BCN Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements ..............................3-7

Table 3-6. Total Space Required for BCN .................................................................3-7

Table 3-7. Environmental Requirements ...................................................................3-8

Table 3-8. Console Operating Parameters ..............................................................3-20

Table 3-9. Modem Operating Parameters ...............................................................3-22

Table 5-1. User-Serviceable Components ................................................................5-1

Table 5-2. PCMCIA SRAM Battery ...........................................................................5-6

109352-E Rev. A

xvii

Page 18

Table 6-1. Front-Panel LEDs .....................................................................................6-2

xviii

109352-E Rev. A

Page 19

About This Guide

If you are responsible for installing and conﬁguring Bay Networks Backbone Node hardware platforms, read this guide for installation instructions and user-serviceable hardware procedures for the Backbone Node family of high-speed hardware platforms (BLN

This guide describes how to

• Prepare for hardware platforms installation

• Install the hardware platforms

• Access the hardware platforms locally and remotely

• Power up the hardware platforms

• Accessing the hardware platforms interior

• Hot-swap certain user-serviceable hardware components

• Interpret LEDs

, BLN-2, BCN,®, and BCN RLC).

Audience

Written for system and network managers, this guide describes how to install and conﬁgure Bay Networks BLN, BLN-2, BCN, and BCN RLC hardware.

xix

Page 20

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Conventions

angle brackets (< >) Indicate that you choose the text to enter based on the

description inside the brackets. Do not type the brackets when entering the command.

ping

Example: if command syntax is you enter

ping 192.32.10.12

<ip_address>

bold text

Indicates text that you need to enter and command names in text.

dinfo

Example: Use the

command.

brackets ([ ]) Indicate optional elements. You can choose none, one,

or all of the options.

italic text

Indicates variable values in command syntax descriptions, new terms, ﬁle and directory names, and

book titles. quotation marks (“ ”) Indicate the title of a chapter or section within a book. separator ( > ) Separates menu and option names in instructions and

internal pin-to-pin wire connections.

Example: Protocols > AppleTalk identiﬁes the

AppleTalk option in the Protocols menu.

Example: Pin 7 > 19 > 20

screen text

Indicates data that appears on the screen.

Example:

Set Bay Networks Trap Monitor Filters

vertical line (|) Indicates that you enter only one of the parts of the

command. The vertical line separates choices. Do not

type the vertical line when entering the command.

Example: If the command syntax is

show at routes

nets

, you enter either

show at nets

, but not both.

Page 21

Acronyms

ANSI American National Standards Institute ARE ATM Routing Engine ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode BN Backbone Node BCN Backbone Concentrator Node BCN RLC Backbone Concentrator Node with Redundant Line Cord BLN Backbone Link Node BLN-2 Backbone Link Node-2 Btu British thermal unit DRAM dynamic random-access memory EMC electromagnetic compatibility EIA Electronic Industry Association FDDI Fiber Distributed Data Interface FRE Fast Routing Engine FRE-2 Fast Routing Engine-2 GAME Gate Access Management Entity HDMC Harpoon Diagnostic Console Monitor HSSI high speed serial interface ILI intelligent link interface MAC Media Access Control MOP Maintenance Operations Protocol NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NVFS nonvolatile ﬁle system OSI Open Systems Interconnection PPX Parallel Packet Express QENET Quad Ethernet Link Module SNA Systems Network Architecture SNMP Simple Network Management Protocol SRM-F System Resource Module-Front SRM-L System Resources Module-Link

xxi

Page 22

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Ordering Bay Networks Publications

To purchase additional copies of this document or other Bay Networks

™

publications, order by part number from the Bay Networks Press

at the

following telephone or fax numbers:

• Telephone - U.S./Canada 1-888-4BAYPRESS

• Telephone - International 1-510-490-4752

• Fax 1-510-498-2609 You can also use these numbers to request a free catalog of Bay Networks Press

product publications.

xxii

Page 23

Technical Support and Online Services

To ensure comprehensive network support to our customers and partners worldwide, Bay Networks Customer Service has Technical Response Centers in key locations around the globe:

• Billerica, Massachusetts

• Santa Clara, California

• Sydney , Australia

• Tokyo, Japan

• Valbonne, France

109352-E Rev. A

The Technical Response Centers are connected via a redundant Frame Relay Network to a Common Problem Resolution system, enabling them to transmit and share information, and to provide live, around-the-clock support 365 days a year.

Bay Networks Information Services complement the Bay Networks Service program portfolio by giving customers and partners access to the most current technical and support information through a choice of access/retrieval means. These include the World Wide Web, CompuServe, Support Source CD, Customer Support FTP, and InfoFACTS document fax service.

xxiii

Page 24

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Bay Networks Customer Service

If you purchased your Bay Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact that distributor’s or reseller’s technical support staff for assistance with installation, conﬁguration, troubleshooting, or integration issues.

Customers can also purchase direct support from Bay Networks through a variety of service programs. As part of our PhonePlus™ program, Bay Netw orks Service sets the industry standard, with 24-hour, 7-days-a-week telephone support available worldwide at no extra cost. Our complete range of contract and noncontract services also includes equipment staging and integration, installation support, on-site services, and replacement parts delivery -- within approximately 4 hours.

To purchase any of the Bay Networks support programs, or if you have questions on program features, use the following numbers:

Region Telephone Number Fax Number

United States and Canada

1-800-2LANWAN; enter Express Routing Code (ERC) 290 when prompted

(508) 670-8766

xxiv

(508) 436-8880 (direct) Europe (33) 92-968-300 (33) 92-968-301 Asia/Paciﬁc Region (612) 9927-8800 (612) 9927-8811 Latin America (407) 997-1713 (407) 997-1714

In addition, you can receive information on support programs from your local Bay Networks ﬁeld sales ofﬁce, or purchase Bay Networks support directly from your authorized partner.

109352-E Rev. A

Page 25

Bay Networks Information Services

Bay Networks Information Services provide up-to-date support information as a ﬁrst-line resource for network administration, expansion, and maintenance. This information is available from a variety of sources.

W orld Wide Web

The Bay Networks Customer Support Web Server offers a diverse library of technical documents, software agents, and other important technical information to Bay Networks customers and partners.

A special beneﬁt for contracted customers and resellers is the ability to access the Web Server to perform Case Management. This feature enables your support staff to interact directly with the network experts in our worldwide Technical Response Centers. A registered contact with a valid Site ID can

• View a listing of support cases and determine the current status of any open case. Case history data includes severity designation, and telephone, e-mail, or other logs associated with the case.

Technical Support and Online Services

• Customize the listing of cases according to a variety of criteria, including date, severity, status, and case ID.

• Log notes to existing open cases.

• Create new cases for rapid, efﬁcient handling of noncritical network situations.

• Communicate directly via e-mail with the speciﬁc technical resources assigned to your case.

The Bay Networks URL is menu item on that home page.

Customer Service FTP

Accessible via URL combines and organizes support ﬁles and documentation from across the Bay Networks product suite, including switching products from our Centillion™ and Xylogics site lets you quickly locate information on any of your Bay Networks products.

109352-E Rev. A

http://www.baynetworks.com

ftp://support.baynetworks.com

. Customer Service is a

(134.177.3.26), this site

business units. Central management and sponsorship of this FTP

xxv

Page 26

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Support Source CD

This CD-ROM -- sent quarterly to all contracted customers -- is a complete Bay Networks Service troubleshooting knowledge database with an intelligent text search engine.

The Support Source CD contains extracts from our problem-tracking database; information from the Bay Networks Forum on CompuServe; comprehensive technical documentation, such as Customer Support Bulletins, Release Notes, software patches and ﬁxes; and complete information on all Bay Networks Service programs.

You can run a single version on Macintosh Windows 3.1, Windows 95, Windows NT, DOS, or UNIX computing platforms. A Web links feature enables you to go directly from the CD to various Bay Networks Web pages.

CompuServe

For assistance with noncritical network support issues, Bay Networks Information Services maintain an active forum on CompuServe, a global bulletin-board system. This forum provides ﬁle services, technology conferences, and a message section to get assistance from other users.

xxvi

The message section is monitored by Bay Networks engineers, who provide assistance wherever possible. Customers and resellers holding Bay Networks service contracts also have access to special libraries for advanced levels of support documentation and software. To take advantage of CompuServe’s recently enhanced menu options, the Bay Networks Forum has been re-engineered to allow links to our Web sites and FTP sites.

We recommend the use of CompuServe Information Manager software to access these Bay Networks Information Services resources. To open an account and receive a local dial-up number in the United States, call CompuServe at 1-800-524-3388. Outside of the United States, call 1-614-529-1349, or your nearest CompuServe ofﬁce. Ask for Representative No. 591. When you’re on line with your CompuServe account, you can reach us with the command

BAYNET

109352-E Rev. A

Page 27

InfoFACTS

InfoFACTS is the Bay Networks free 24-hour fax-on-demand service. This automated system has libraries of technical and product documents designed to help you manage and troubleshoot your Bay Networks products. The system responds to a fax from the caller or to a third party within minutes of being accessed.

To use InfoFACTS in the United States or Canada, call toll-free 1-800-786-3228. Outside of North America, toll calls can be made to 1-408-764-1002. In Europe, toll-free numbers are also available for contacting both InfoFACTS and CompuServe. Please check our Web page for the listing in your country.

How to Get Help

Use the following numbers to reach your Bay Networks Technical Response Center:

Technical Response Center Telephone Number Fax Number

Billerica, MA 1-800-2LANWAN (508) 670-8765 Santa Clara, CA 1-800-2LANWAN (408) 764-1188 Valbonne, France (33) 92-968-968 (33) 92-966-998 Sydney, Australia (612) 9927-8800 (612) 9927-8811 Tokyo, Japan (81) 3-5402-0180 (81) 3-5402-0173

Technical Support and Online Services

109352-E Rev. A

xxvii

Page 28

Page 29

Chapter 1

Installing the Backbone Link Node

You install the Backbone Link Node (BLN) hardware platform by

• Preparing for installation

• Setting up the BLN

• Powering up the BLN and observing the hardware platform initialization sequence

• Cabling a console or modem to the BLN to establish a Bay Networks Technician Interface session

109352-E Rev. A

Danger: Due to high-energy hazards, only qualiﬁed service personnel with

written authorization from Bay Networks are permitted to repair a BLN. Chapter 5, “Hot-Swapping Hardware Components, ” describes user-serviceable procedures.

The BLN is not designed for use with an I.T. power system (a power distribution system that has no direct connection to earth); the exposed conductive parts of the BLN are grounded.

Caution: Inspect all items for any shipping damage. In particular, ensure that

the ports on the rear panel are not damaged. If you detect any damaged or missing items, do not attempt to install the BLN. Contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

1-1

Page 30

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Backbone Link Node Overview

The Backbone Link Node is a multiprotocol hardware platform/bridge designed to satisfy the high-performance availability requirements of mission-critical backbone internetworks. These networks transport information using communications subsystems and protocols such as:

• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)

• Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

• Systems Network Architecture (SNA)

The BLN (Figure 1-1) uses a symmetric multiprocessor architecture with Fast

Routing Engine (FRE

and FRE-2) processor modules, or ATM Routing Engine

(ARE) processor modules, along with the Bay Networks 1-Gb/s Parallel Packet

Express (PPX

) processor interconnect. The BLN supports four routing engine

modules and up to 16 LAN/WAN interfaces (up to four FDDI).

POWER

RESET RUN BOOT

BACKBONE NODE

Figure 1-1. Backbone Link Node (BLN)

DIAG

1-2 109352-E Rev. A

Page 31

Preparing for Installation

To prepare for the BLN installation, verify the following:

• Your BLN shipment arrived complete and undamaged

• You have the proper tools and equipment

• Your installation site meets all BLN site requirements

• These requirements are described in detail in the next sections.

Shipment Contents

Verify that the items in the BLN shipment match the items on the packing list afﬁxed to the shipping container (Table 1-1).

Table 1-1. BLN Shipment Contents

Item Quantity

Backbone Link Node 1 The documentation set, including

notes for the system software and Site Manager,

Maintaining BN Hardware platforms Hardware platforms and BayStream hardware platforms Platforms Quick-Starting Hardware platforms and BayStream hardware platforms Platforms

Site Manager Application Software (diskettes or CD-ROM) 1 System software memory card (installed in unit) 1 Hardware package for mounting BLN in an electronic enclosure rack:

Read Me First

(this book),

Installing the Backbone Link Node

documents, release

Installing and

Cable Guide for

, and

– 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws – 10-32 cage nuts

Optional: Hardware package for attaching angle brackets to electronic enclosure rack:

– Rack-mount brackets – 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws – 10-32 cage nuts

Power cord 1 Optional: Shielded console cable 1

109352-E Rev. A 1-3

4 4

2 4 4

Page 32

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Cables

Make sure that you received the correct cables with your shipment. If you plan to build your own cables, or if you want to order additional cables, refer to Cable Guide for Routers and BNX Platforms (router software) or Cable Guide (BayStream software).

Additional Equipment

You need to supply the additional equipment listed in Table 1-2.

Table 1-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply

Item Quantity

ANSI console or PC (to establish a Bay Networks Technician Interface session)

Optional: 25-pin male to 9-pin f emale cab le adaptor (needed only if you want to cable a PC directly to BLN to establish a local connection)

SPARCstation, PC, IBM RS/6000, or HP 9000 (for the Site Manager interface application, if not already installed)

A shielded console cable (only if you did not order one from Bay Networks)

Optional: An electronic enclosure rack in which to mount the BLN; rack must meet these requirements:

– Heavy-duty steel construction – Electronic Industries Association (EIA) – Standard hole spacing – Width: 19 in. (48.26 cm) – Depth: 24 in. (61 cm)

Any electronic enclosure rack panels or doors must contain louvers or screens to prevent overheating.

Tape measure (if mounting in a rack) 1 Phillips screwdriver (if mounting in a rack) 1

1-4 109352-E Rev. A

Page 33

Site Requirements

To obtain satisfactory BLN performance, your site must meet all of the following electrical, space, and environmental requirements.

Caution: Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in poor

equipment performance.

Electrical Requirements

Your installation site must provide a power source that meets the electrical requirements listed below:

• 10 A @ 110 VAC

• 5 A @ 230 VAC Locate the BLN within 6 ft (1.83 m) of a wall receptacle. Table 1-3 lists the type

of wall receptacle a BLN requires.

Installing the Backbone Link Node

Table 1-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements

Branch

Country Receptacle Voltage

United States or Canada

Other countries

109352-E Rev. A 1-5

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) 5-15R standard receptacle.

Your BLN distributor supplies the proper cord. It is shipped with the unit from the factory.

100 to 120 volts

200 to 240 volts

Current

15 A

10 A

Page 34

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Space Requirements

Make sure the installation site is large enough for the BLN and provides suf ﬁcient air plenum (a volume of free space surrounding the hardware platform for heat exhaust). Table 1-4 lists the dimensions of the BLN.

Table 1-4. BLN Dimensions

Height Depth Width

14 in. (35.6 cm) 29.9 in. (58.2 cm) 17.3 in. (44 cm)

Table 1-5 lists the number of British thermal units (Btus) generated by the BLN and its air plenum requirements.

Table 1-5. BLN Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements

Thermal Output (Maximum Btu/hr) Location of Air Plenum

2600 Right 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Left 2 in. (5.1 cm) Front 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Minimum Required Air Plenum

Table 1-6 lists the total space needed (dimensions plus air plenum requirements) for the BLN.

Table 1-6. Total Space Required for BLN

Height Depth Width

8.75 in. (22.2 cm) 19.5 in. (49.5 cm) 21.3 in. (54.1 cm)

1-6 109352-E Rev. A

Page 35

Installing the Backbone Link Node

Environmental Requirements

The installation site must meet the environmental requirements listed in Table 1-7.

Table 1-7. Environmental Requirements

Altitude Humidity Temperature

0 to 8000 ft (0 to 2400 m)

10% to 90% noncondensing

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node

We recommend that you install your BLN in an electronic enclosure rack and use angle brackets for added support. If you choose not to use angle brackets when installing the BLN, proceed to “Installing the BLN,” later in this chapter.

Caution: Before you set up your BLN, refer to “Space Requirements” earlier

in this chapter to verify that adequate space exists for heat exhaust.

Attaching Angle Brackets

Before you can attach the optional angle brackets, you need the following equipment:

• The optional hardware package containing the angle brackets, rack screws, and cage nuts

• Tape measure

0°C to 40°C (32° F to 104° F)

• Phillips screwdriver

• Pen or pencil

Attach the angle brackets to the rack as follows (Figure 1-2):

1. Measure at least 8.75 in. (22.2 cm) of free vertical space inside the rack

and mark the spot.

2. Attach each angle bracket to the inside of the rack, below the marked

spot, as shown in Figure 1-2.

109352-E Rev. A 1-7

Page 36

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

a. If your rack does not have threaded holes, place cage nuts over the

holes before you attach the angle brackets.

b. Align the edge of the brackets to the rack as follows:

-- If the interior of the rack contains horizontal bracket supports, align the angle bracket with the horizontal bracket support.

-- If the interior of the rack does not contain horizontal bracket supports, brace the angle bracket between the side rails.

You must orient the brackets that support the hardware platform as shown in Figure 1-2. Ensure that you can adjust the bracket vertically along its slots before you secure it.

c. Insert two 10-32 screws through each bracket’s slotted holes, and into

the holes in the supports of the rack. Do not tighten the screws.

d. Adjust each bracket vertically along the bracket slots until the

bracket is 1.2 in. (3.1 cm) below the center of one hole in the front vertical support of the rack.

e. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

1-8 109352-E Rev. A

Page 37

Installing the Backbone Link Node

Height

BLN 8.75 in. (22.2 cm) Min.

Depth

BLN 19.5 in. (49.5 cm) Min.

Figure 1-2. Attaching Angle Brackets to Support the BLN

Installing the BLN

This section describes how to install the BLN in an electronic enclosure rack. You need the following equipment to install the BLN:

• The BLN hardware package that contains the panel-mount screws and cage nuts

(2 Places)

Bracket

(2 Places)

Screw

Rail

Cage nut

If rack rail is not threaded, attach cage nut.

• Phillips screwdriver

109352-E Rev. A 1-9

Page 38

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Install the BLN in the rack as follows:

Note: Before you place the BLN in the rack, ensure that the rack holes are

threaded. If they are not threaded, place cage nuts over the front vertical support holes.

1. Using both hands, pull the bottom of the front bezel toward you and

remove it from the chassis (Figure 1-3).

BACKBONE NODE

POWER RUN BOOT DIAG

RESET

Pull Bottom

Figure 1-3. Removing the Front Bezel from the BLN

Insert the BLN in the rack as shown in Figure 1-4.

When using angle brackets for added support, place the BLN squarely on the angle brackets.

3. Insert and tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

1-10 109352-E Rev. A

Page 39

Installing the Backbone Link Node

Rail

Cage nut

Screw

(4 Places)

If rack rail is not threaded,  attach cage nut.

Figure 1-4. Mounting the BLN to the Rack

Replace the front bezel as follows:

1. Align the mounting retainers on the inside of the bezel with the holes on

the front of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield.

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

109352-E Rev. A 1-11

Page 40

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Powering On the BLN

Power on the BLN as follows:

1. Ensure that the power switch on the rear panel is in the OFF position.

2. Connect the power cable to the power switch assembly on the BLN rear

panel.

3. Insert the power plug into the appropriate wall receptacle (refer to

“Electrical Requirements” earlier in this chapter).

4. Turn the power switch to the ON position.

The fans in the BLN start to spin.

5. Verify that air is ﬂowing from the cooling fans by passing your hand

along the left side of the BLN to feel the air movement.

Note: If you cannot feel air ﬂow from the vents, if the POWER and DIAG

LEDs remain off, or if the DIAG LED does not turn on, turn the BLN power switch to the OFF position. Wait 1 minute and then turn the power switch to the ON position. If the problem persists, contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

After you power on the BLN, each routing engine automatically initiates a diagnostic test to verify proper board function.

1-12 109352-E Rev. A

Page 41

LED Activation Sequence

The LEDs on the front panel of the BLN (Figure 1-5) activate while the BLN initializes and runs through its diagnostic test.

Installing the Backbone Link Node

Indicates power OK

Indicates router software is executing

Indicates one or more slots are booting

Indicates diagnostic test execution or node failure

Initializes (boots) the system

Figure 1-5. BLN Front-Panel LEDs

POWER RUN BOOT

DIAG

RESET

The LEDs typically activate in the following order (the sequence may vary slightly or overlap):

1. The POWER and DIAG LEDs turn on.

• When on, the POWER LED indicates that the power supply voltages are

all within normal limits.

• When on, the DIAG LED indicates diagnostic testing on one or more

modules. After a successful test, the DIAG LED turns off. The DIAG LED remains on if a diagnostic test does not end successfully for any given slot.

2. The BOOT and RUN LEDs turn on.

• When on, the BOOT LED indicates the initialization and loading of

software by one or more modules.

• When on, the RUN LED indicates that system software is running on one

or more modules. The RUN LED remains on while the BLN is operating normally.

109352-E Rev. A 1-13

Page 42

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

The BLN indicates a successful start-up by turning off the BOOT LED. The POWER and RUN LEDs remain on. Refer to Chapter 6, “Switches and LEDs,” for a complete explanation of all Backbone Node LEDs. To activate the BLN on your IP network, refer to Quick-Starting Routers and BNX Platforms (router software), or to Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BLN

You can cable a BLN to an ANSI console or a PC to establish a local Technician Interface session, or to a modem to establish a remote session.

Local Connection

Cable the BLN to an ANSI console as follows:

1. Power on the console and set its operating parameters as shown in

Table 1-8.

Refer to your console user manual for instructions on how to set these operating parameters.

Table 1-8. Console Operating Parameters

Parameter Value

Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None

2. Insert the male end of the cable (Order No. 7525) into the CONSOLE

port of the System Resources Module-Link (SRM-L) Module (Figure 1-6).

The SRM-L resides in Slot 1 of the rear panel.

3. Insert the female end of the cable into the ANSI console communications

port.

1-14 109352-E Rev. A

Page 43

100 - 240V~

5 4 3 2 1

Link Modules

SRM-L

10.0A

50/60Hz

Console

XCVR

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

CONSOLE

????

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

????

?????

????

SRM L

port

Figure 1-6. Cabling the BLN to a Console

Remote Connection

This section describes how to cable your BLN to a modem for remote dial-in access.

Installing the Backbone Link Node

ANSI console communications port

Note: Before you replace the local console connection with a modem

connection, you must use the Technician Interface to conﬁgure the BLN initial IP network interface. To activate the BLN on your IP network refer to

Quick-Starting Routers and BNX Platforms (router software), or to Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

Cable the BLN to the modem as follows:

1. Power on and conﬁgure the modem as shown in Table 1-9.

Refer to the modem user documentation for instructions on conﬁguring your modem.

Table 1-9. Modem Operating Parameters

Parameter Setting

Baud rate 9600 or less

Auto answer Set on

(

Clear to Send (CTS) signal Always ON

rings with DTR active

must be greater than 0)

(continued)

109352-E Rev. A 1-15

Page 44

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Table 1-9. Modem Operating Parameters

Parameter Setting

Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal DTR signal fail-disconnect enabled (return

to command mode, auto-answer off)

Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal DCD signal on while carrier present (the

node uses DCD to detect modem

disconnect) Local character echo OFF Supervisory functions OFF Data Set Ready (DSR) signal ON

(continued)

2. Remove the cable connector from the CONSOLE port of the System

Resource Module-Link (SRM-L).

The SRM-L is in Slot 1 of the BLN’s rear panel (Figure 1-6).

3. Insert one end of the cable (Order No. 77850) into the SRM-L

CONSOLE port.

Note: The console cable and the modem cable both connect to the BLN using

the CONSOLE port.

4. Insert the other end of the cable into the RS-232 communications port at

the back of the modem.

To conﬁgure the BLN CONSOLE port for modem operation, refer to Conﬁguring Routers (router software) or Getting Started with Site Manager (BayStream

software).

1-16 109352-E Rev. A

Page 45

Chapter 2

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

You install the Backbone Link Node-2 (BLN-2) hardware platform by

• Preparing for installation

• Setting up the BLN-2

• Powering up the BLN-2 and observing the hardware platform as it initializes

• Cabling a console or modem to the BLN-2 to establish a Bay Networks Technician Interface session

Note: This chapter describes how to install the A C v ersion of the BLN-2. Only

qualiﬁed service personnel are permitted to connect the DC version of the BLN-2 to a power source.

Danger: Due to high-energy hazards, only qualiﬁed service personnel with

written authorization from Bay Networks are permitted to repair a BLN-2. Chapter 5, “Hot -Swapping Hardware Components,” describes user-serviceable procedures.

The BLN-2 is not designed for use with an I.T. power system (a power distribution system that has no direct connection to earth); the exposed conductive parts of the BLN-2 are grounded.

Caution: Inspect all items for any shipping damage. In particular, ensure that

the ports on the rear panel are not damaged. If you detect any damaged or missing items, do not attempt to install the BLN-2. Contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

109352-E Rev. A 2-1

Page 46

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Backbone Link Node-2 Overview

The BLN-2 is a multiprotocol hardware platform and bridge designed to satisfy the high-performance availability requirements of mission-critical backbone internetworks. These networks transport information using communications subsystems and protocols such as:

• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)

• Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP)

• Systems Network Architecture (SNA)

The BLN-2 (F

igure 2-1) uses a symmetric multiprocessor architecture with Fast

Routing Engine (FRE and FRE-2) processor modules, or ATM Routing Engine (ARE) processor modules, along with the Bay Networks 1-Gb/s Parallel Packet Express (PPX) processor interconnect. The BLN-2 supports four routing engine modules and up to 16 LAN/WAN interfaces (up to four FDDI).

The BLN-2 hardware platform features redundant power supplies and cooling fans.

POWER RUN

RESET

BOOT

B A C K B O N E N O D E

DIAG

Figure 2-1. Backbone Link Node-2 (BLN-2)

2-2 109352-E Rev. A

Page 47

Preparing for Installation

To prepare for the BLN-2 installation, verify the following:

• Your BLN-2 shipment arrived complete and undamaged

• You have the proper tools and equipment

• Your installation site meets all BLN-2 site requirements These requirements are described in detail in the next sections.

Shipment Contents

Verify that the items in the BLN-2 shipment match the items on the packing list afﬁxed to the shipping container (T

Table 2-1. BLN-2 Shipment Contents

Item Quantity

Backbone Link Node-2 1 Site Manager Application Software (diskettes or CD-ROM) 1 System software memory card (installed in unit) 1 Hardware package for attaching angle brackets to the electronic

enclosure rack (required):

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

able 2-1).

– Rack-mount brackets – 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws – 10-32 cage nuts

Hardware package for mounting BLN-2 in an electronic enclosure rack: – 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws

– 10-32 cage nuts Power cords 2 Optional: Shielded console cable 1

109352-E Rev. A 2-3

2 4 4

8 8

Page 48

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Cables

Additional Equipment

You need to supply the additional equipment listed in Table 2-2.

Table 2-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply

Item Quantity

ANSI console or PC (for establishing a Bay Networks Technician Interface session)

Optional: 25-pin male to 9-pin female cable adaptor (needed only if you want to cable a PC directly to BLN-2 to establish a local connection)

SPARCstation, PC, IBM RS/6000, or HP 9000 (for the Site Manager interface application, if not already installed)

A shielded console cable (only if you did not order one separately from Ba y Networks)

An electronic enclosure rack to mount the BLN-2; rack must meet these requirements:

– Heavy-duty steel construction – Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standards – Standard hole spacing – Width: 19 in. (48.3 cm) – Depth: 24 in. (61.0 cm)

Any electronic enclosure rack panels or doors must contain louvers or screens to prevent overheating.

Tape measure 1 Phillips screwdriver 1

2-4 109352-E Rev. A

Page 49

Site Requirements

To obtain satisfactory BLN-2 performance, your site must meet all of the following electrical, space, and environmental requirements.

Caution: Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in poor

equipment performance.

Electrical Requirements

Your installation site must provide a power source that meets the electrical requirements listed below:

• 12 A @ 110 V

• 6 A @ 230 V Locate the BLN-2 within 6 ft (1.83 m) of a wall receptacle. T able 2-3 lists the type

of wall receptacle a BLN-2 requires.

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

Table 2-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements

Country Receptacle Voltage

United States or Canada

Other countries

109352-E Rev. A 2-5

National Electrical Manufacturers

Association (NEMA) 5-15R standard

receptacle.

Your BLN-2 distributor supplies the proper

cord. It is shipped with the unit from the

factory.

100 to 120 volts 15 A

200 to 240 volts 10 A

Branch Current

Page 50

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Space Requirements

Make sure the installation site is large enough for the BLN-2 and provides sufﬁcient air plenum (a volume of free space surrounding the BN for heat exhaust). Table 2-4 lists the dimensions of the BLN-2.

Table 2-4. BLN-2 Dimensions

Height Depth Width

14 in. (35.6 cm) 22.9 in. (58.2 cm) 17.3 in. (44.0 cm)

Table 2-5 lists the number of British thermal units (Btus) generated by the BLN-2 and the air plenum requirements.

Table 2-5. BLN-2 Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements

Thermal Output (Maximum Btu/hr)

2600 Right 2 in. (5.1 cm)

Location of Air Plenum

Left 2 in. (5.1 cm) Front 1 in. (2.5 cm)

Minimum Required Air Plenum

Table 2-6 lists the total space needed (dimensions plus air plenum requirements) for the BLN-2.

Table 2-6. Total Space Required for BLN-2

Height Depth Width

15.8 in. (40.0 cm) 22.9 in. (58.2 cm) 21.3 in. (54.1 cm)

2-6 109352-E Rev. A

Page 51

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

Environmental Requirements

The installation site must meet the environmental requirements listed in Table 2-7.

Table 2-7. Environmental Requirements

Altitude Humidity Temperature

0 to 8000 ft (0 to 2400 m)

10% to 90% noncondensing

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node-2

You must install your BLN-2 in an electronic enclosure rack.

Caution: Before you set up your BLN-2, refer to “Space Requirements”

earlier in this chapter to verify that adequate space exists for heat exhaust.

Attaching Angle Brackets

We highly recommend that you place your hardware platform on angle brackets for added support when installing your BLN-2 in a rack. You need the following equipment to attach the angle brackets:

• The hardware package containing the angle brackets, panel-mount screws,

and cage nuts

• Tape measure

• Phillips screwdriver

0°C to 40°C

∞

(32

F to 104∞F)

• Pen or pencil Attach the angle brackets to the rack as follows:

1. To ensure that the slots in the BLN-2 ﬂanges align with the holes in the

rack:

a. Measure at least 15.75 in. (40 cm) of free vertical space inside the

rack and mark the spot.

109352-E Rev. A 2-7

Page 52

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

b. Locate the next two holes below this spot that have a 0.625-in. space

between them.

Note: The hole pattern shown in Figure 2-2 repeats on the rail.

2. Mount the angle brackets in the area indicated by Figure 2-3.

a. If your rack does not have threaded holes, place cage nuts over the

holes before you attach the angle brackets.

b. Align the edge of the brackets to the rack as follows:

-- If the interior of the rack contains horizontal bracket supports, align the angle bracket with the horizontal bracket support.

-- If the interior of the rack does not contain horizontal bracket supports, brace the angle bracket between the side rails.

You must orient the brackets that support the hardware platform as shown in Figure 2-3. Ensure that you can adjust the bracket vertically along its slots before you secure it.

c. Insert two 10-32 screws through each bracket’s slotted holes and into

the holes in the supports of the rack. Do not tighten the screws.

d. Adjust each bracket vertically along the bracket slots until the

bracket is 1.4 in. (3.6 cm) below the center of one hole in the front vertical support of the rack.

e. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

2-8 109352-E Rev. A

Page 53

1.4"

Rack Post

2.375"

1.750"

1.125"

Mounting Hole Locations

0.625"

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

Router

Flange

Angle Bracket Supporting Router Mounted on Back of  Rack Post

Figure 2-2. Locating the Mounting Holes

109352-E Rev. A 2-9

Page 54

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

BLN-2 15.75 in. (40.0 cm) Minimum

(2 Places)

Bracket

(2 Places)

Height

Screw

Depth

BLN-2 23.9 in. (60.7 cm) Minimum

Rail

Cage nut

If rack rail is not threaded, attach cage nut.

Figure 2-3. Attaching Angle Brackets to Support the BLN-2

2-10 109352-E Rev. A

Page 55

Installing the BLN-2

Warning: The BLN-2 weighs approximately 125 lb. Do not attempt to lift it

by yourself. Use a team of people or specialized lifting equipment. Before inserting the BLN-2 in the rack, ensure that all equipment already inside the rack is secure.

Install the BLN-2 in the electronic enclosure rack as follows:

1. Using both hands, pull the bottom of the front bezel toward you and

remove it from the chassis (F

B A C K B O N E N O D E

POWER RUN BOOT DIAG

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

igure 2-4).

RESET

Pull Bottom

Figure 2-4. Removing the Front Bezel from the BLN-2

Note: Before you place the BLN-2 in the rack, ensure that the rack holes are

threaded. If they are not threaded, place cage nuts over the front vertical support holes.

109352-E Rev. A 2-11

Page 56

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

2. Insert the BLN-2 in the rack as shown in Figure 2-5. Make sure the

BLN-2 rests squarely on the angle brackets.

3. Insert and tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

Replace the front bezel as follows:

1. Align the mounting retainers on the inside of the bezel with the holes on

the front of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield.

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

Rail

Cage nut

Screw

(4 Places)

If rack rail is not threaded,  attach cage nut.

Figure 2-5. Mounting the BLN-2 to the Rack

2-12 109352-E Rev. A

Page 57

Powering On the BLN-2

Power on the BLN-2 as follows:

1. Ensure that the power switches on the rear panel ar e in the OFF position.

2. Connect the power cables to the power switch assembly on the BLN-2

rear panel.

Note: The BLN-2 has two power supplies, so remember to plug in the cables

and turn on the switches on both.

Inserting the BLN-2 power cables into separate branch circuits allows for redundant AC power. For additional information about BLN-2 power supplies, refer to Chapter 5, “Hot-Swapping Hardware Components.”

3. Insert the power plugs into their appropriate wall receptacles (refer to

“Electrical Requirements” earlier in this chapter).

4. Turn the power switches to the ON position.

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

5. Verify that air is ﬂowing from the cooling fans and out through the vents

on either side of the BLN-2.

Note: If you cannot feel air ﬂow from the BLN-2 vents, if the POWER and

DIAG LEDs remain off, or if the DIAG LED remains on, turn the power switch at the rear of the BLN-2 to the OFF position. Wait 1 minute and then turn the power switch to the ON position. If the problem persists, contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

After you power on the BLN-2, each routing engine automatically initiates a diagnostic test to verify proper board function.

109352-E Rev. A 2-13

Page 58

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

LED Activation Sequence

The LEDs on the front panel of the BLN-2 (Figure 2-6) activate while the BLN-2 initializes and runs through its diagnostic tests.

Indicates power OK

Indicates router software is executing

Indicates one or more slots are booting

Indicates diagnostic test execution or node failure

Initializes (boots) the system

Figure 2-6. BLN-2 Front-Panel LEDs

POWER RUN BOOT

DIAG

RESET

The LEDs typically activate in the following order (the sequence may vary slightly or overlap):

1. The POWER and DIAG LEDs turn on.

• When on, the POWER LED indicates that the power supply voltages are all within normal limits.

• When on, the DIAG LED indicates diagnostic testing on one or more modules. After a successful test, the DIAG LED turns off. The DIAG LED remains on if a diagnostic test does not end successfully for any given slot.

2. The BOOT and RUN LEDs turn on.

• When on, the BOOT LED indicates the initialization and loading of software by one or more modules.

• When on, the RUN LED indicates that system software is running on one or more modules. The RUN LED remains on while the BLN-2 is operating normally.

2-14 109352-E Rev. A

Page 59

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

The BLN-2 indicates a successful start-up by turning off the BOOT LED. The POWER and RUN LEDs remain on. Refer to Chapter 6, “Switches and LEDs,” for a complete explanation of all LEDs. To activate the BLN-2 on your IP network refer to Quick-Starting Routers and BNX Platforms, or to Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BLN-2

You can cable a BLN-2 to an ANSI console or a PC to establish a local T echnician Interface session, or to a modem to establish a remote session.

Note: Bay Networks offers the cables for console connection. To activate the

BLN on your IP network refer to Quick-Starting Routers and BNX Platforms (router software), or to Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

Local Connection

Cable the BLN-2 to an ANSI console as follows:

1. Power on the console and set its operating parameters as shown in

Table 2-8.

Refer to your console user manual for instructions on how to set these operating parameters.

Table 2-8. Console Operating Parameters

Parameter Value

Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None

2. Insert the male end of the cable (Order No. 7525) into the CONSOLE

port of the System Resources Module-Link (SRM-L) (Figure 2-7).

The SRM-L resides in Slot 1 of the rear panel.

109352-E Rev. A 2-15

Page 60

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

3. Insert the female end of the cable into the ANSI console communications

port.

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

XCVR

FAIL

NSRT

RCVR

WFAIL

DST

????

?????

????

SRM L

SRM-L

Console port

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

COM 1

RLDS2

RYEL

RLDS2

CONSOLE

Power OK

Figure 2-7. Cabling the BLN-2 to a Console

Remote Connection

Power OK

ANSI console communications port

Note: Before you replace the local console connection with a modem

connection, you must use the Technician Interface to conﬁgure the BLN-2 initial IP network interface. Refer to Quick-Starting Routers and BayStream Platforms for instructions.

Cable the BLN-2 to the modem as follows:

1. Power on and conﬁgure the modem as shown in Table 2-9.

Refer to the modem user documentation for instructions on conﬁguring your modem.

Table 2-9. Modem Operating Parameters

Parameter Setting

Baud rate 9600 or less

Auto answer Set on

greater than 0)

Clear to Send (CTS) signal Always ON

2-16 109352-E Rev. A

rings with DTR active (n must be

Page 61

Installing the Backbone Link Node-2

Table 2-9. Modem Operating Parameters

Parameter Setting

Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal DTR signal fail-disconnect enabled (return

to command mode, auto-answer off)

Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal DCD signal on while carrier present (the

node uses DCD to detect modem

disconnect) Local character echo OFF Supervisory functions OFF Data Set Ready (DSR) signal ON

Remove the cable connector from the CONSOLE port of the System

(continued)

Resource Module-Link (SRM-L).

The SRM-L resides in Slot 1 of the BLN-2 rear panel (Figure 2-7).

3. Insert one end of the modem cable (Order No. 77850) into the

SRM-L CONSOLE port.

Note: The console cable and the modem cable both connect to the BLN-2

using the CONSOLE port.

4. Insert the other end of the cable into the RS-232 communications port on

the back of the modem.

To conﬁgure the BLN CONSOLE port for modem operation, refer to Conﬁguring Routers (router software) or Getting Started with Site Manager (BayStream

software).

109352-E Rev. A 2-17

Page 62

Page 63

Chapter 3

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

You install the Backbone Concentrator Node (BCN) by

• Preparing for installation

• Setting up the BCN

• Powering up the BCN and observing the hardware platform as it initializes

• Cabling a console or modem to the hardware platform for access to the Bay Networks Technician Interface

Note: This chapter describes how to install the Single AC Source (BCN) and

Dual AC Source (BCN RLC) versions. The BCN and the BCN RLC are both referred to as BCN except where a differentiation is necessary. Only qualiﬁed service personnel are permitted to connect the DC version of the BCN to a power source. See Installing the DC Version of the BCN and BLN-2.

Danger: Due to high-energy hazards, only qualiﬁed service personnel are

permitted to repair a Backbone Concentrator Node. Chapter 5, “Hot-Swapping Hardware Components,” describes user-serviceable procedures.

The BCN is not designed for use with an I.T. power system (a power distribution system that has no direct connection to earth); the exposed conductive parts of the BCN are grounded.

Warning: The BCN weighs approximately 214 lb (97.07 kg). Do not attempt

to lift it by yourself. Use a team of people or specialized lifting equipment.

109352-E Rev. A 3-1

Page 64

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Caution: Inspect all items for any shipping damage. In particular, ensure that

the ports on the rear panel are not damaged. If you detect any damaged or missing items, do not attempt to install the BCN. Contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

Backbone Concentrator Node Overview

The BCN is a multiprotocol router/bridge designed to satisfy the high-performance availability requirements of the most demanding, mission-critical backbone internetworks. These networks transport information using communications subsystems and protocols such as:

• Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI)

• T1/T3 synchronous lines

• Asynchronous Transfer Mode (ATM)

• Systems Network Architecture

The BCN (F Routing Engine (FRE or FRE-2) processor modules, or ATM Routing Engine (ARE) processor modules, along with the Bay Networks 1 Gb/s Parallel Packet Express (PPX) processor interconnect. This combination delivers industry-leading performance.

The BCN supports up to 13 ILI sets. The BCN RLC supports up to 10 ILI sets.

3-2 109352-E Rev. A

igure 3-1) uses a symmetric multiprocessor architecture with Fast

Page 65

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

POWER RUN

RESET

BOOT

B A C K B O N E N O D E

DIAG

Figure 3-1. Backbone Concentrator Node (BCN)

Preparing for Installation

To prepare for the BCN installation, verify the following:

• Your BCN shipment arrived complete and undamaged

• You have the proper tools and equipment

• Your installation site meets all BCN site requirements

These requirements are described in detail in the next sections.

109352-E Rev. A 3-3

Page 66

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Shipment Contents

Verify that the items in the BCN shipment match the items on the packing list afﬁxed to the shipping container (T

Table 3-1. BCN Shipment Contents

Item Quantity

Backbone Concentrator Node 1 Site Manager Application Software (diskettes or CD-ROM) 1 System software memory card (installed in unit) 1 Hardware package for attaching angle brackets to the electronic

enclosure rack:

able 3-1).

Cables

– Rack-mount brackets – 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws – 10-32 cage nuts

Hardware package for mounting the BCN in an electronic enclosure r ac k: – 10-32 x 0.5-in. panel-mount screws

– 10-32 cage nuts Antistatic wrist strap (located inside the front bezel) 1 BCN power cord, or

BCN RLC power cords Optional: Shielded console cable 1

2 4 4

8 8

1 2

3-4 109352-E Rev. A

Page 67

Additional Equipment

You need to supply the additional equipment listed in Table 3-2.

Table 3-2. Tools and Equipment You Supply

Item Quantity

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

ANSI console or PC (to establish a Bay Networks Technician Interface session)

Optional: 25-pin male to 9-pin female cable adaptor (needed only if you want to cable a PC directly to the BCN to establish a local connection)

SPARCstation, PC, IBM RS/6000, or HP 9000 (for Site Manager) 1 A shielded console cable (only if you did not order one separately from Ba y

Networks) An electronic enclosure rack in which to mount the BCN. The rack must

meet the following requirements: – Heavy-duty steel construction

– Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard hole spacing – Width: 19 in. (48.3 cm) – Depth: 24 in. (61 cm)

Any electronic enclosure rack panels or doors must contain louvers or screens to prevent overheating

Tape measure 1 5/32-in. hex wrench 1 Phillips screwdriver 1 Standard screwdriver 1

Site Requirements

To obtain satisfactory BCN performance, your site must meet all of the following electrical, space, and environmental requirements.

Caution: Failure to adhere to these requirements may result in poor

equipment performance.

109352-E Rev. A 3-5

Page 68

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Electrical Requirements

The installation site must provide a power source that meets the following electrical requirement: 200 to 240 VAC at a maximum of 13 A @ 230 VAC.

The power required for the BCN RLC is 100 VAC to 240 VAC at a maximum of 8a @ 230 VAC and 16a @ 100 VAC.

Locate the BCN within 8 ft (2.5 m) of the wall receptacle. Table 3-3 lists the types of wall receptacles the BCN uses.

Table 3-3. Wall Receptacle Requirements

Country Receptacle Voltage

United States or Canada

European countries

Other countries

National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) L6-20R standard receptacle

IEC 309 standard receptacle 240 volts 16 A

Your BCN distributor supplies the proper cord. It is shipped with the unit from the factory.

208 to 220 volts

200 to 240 volts

Branch Current

20 A

3-6 109352-E Rev. A

Page 69

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Space Requirements

Make sure the installation site is large enough for the BCN and provides suf ﬁcient air plenum (a volume of free space surrounding the hardware platform for heat exhaust). Table 3-4 lists the dimensions of the BCN.

Table 3-4. BCN Dimensions

Height Depth Width

24.4 in. (62.0 cm) 22.9 in. (58.2 cm) 19 in. (48.3 cm)

Table 3-5 lists the number of British thermal units (Btus) generated by the BCN and its air plenum requirements.

Table 3-5. BCN Thermal Output and Air Plenum Requirements

Thermal Output (Maximum Btu/hr.)

7700 Front of BCN 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) 4 in. (10.2 cm)

Location of Air Plenum

Rear of BCN 2.5 in. (6.4 cm) 4 in. (10.2 cm) Top of BCN 3.5 in. (9 cm) 5.25 in. (13.3 cm) Right of BCN 2 in. (5.1 cm) 3 in. (7.6 cm)

Required Air Plenum

Recommended Air Plenum

T able 3-6 sho ws the total space needed (dimensions plus air plenum requirements) for the BCN. You must ensure that the rear of the rack has at least 20 inches of additional clearance available for inserting and removing the power modules.

Table 3-6. Total Space Required for BCN

Height Depth Width

27.9 in. (70.9 cm) 27.9 in. (70.9 cm) 21 in. (53.3 cm)

109352-E Rev. A 3-7

Page 70

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Environmental Requirements

The installation site must meet the environmental requirements listed in Table 3-7.

Table 3-7. Environmental Requirements

Altitude Humidity Temperature

0 to 8000 ft (0 to 2400 m)

10% to 90% noncondensing

Setting Up the Backbone Concentrator Node

You must install your BCN in an electronic enclosure rack.

Caution: Before you set up your BCN, refer to “Space Requirements” earlier

in this chapter to verify that adequate space exists for heat exhaust.

Attaching Angle Brackets

We highly recommend that you place your hardware platform on angle brackets for added support when installing your BCN in a rack.

Before you begin, locate the hardware package that contains the brackets, panel-mount screws, and cage nuts. You also need a tape measure and a Phillips screwdriver.

Attach angle brackets as follows:

0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)

1. To ensure that the slots in the BCN ﬂanges align with the holes in the

rack:

a. Measure at least 28 in. (71 cm) of free vertical space inside the rack

and mark the spot.

b. Locate the next two holes below this spot that have a 0.625-in. space

between them.

Note: The hole pattern shown in Figure 3-2 repeats on the rail.

3-8 109352-E Rev. A

Page 71

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Router

Flange

Rack Post

2.375"

1.750"

1.125"

0.625"

Mounting Hole Locations

Angle Bracket Supporting Router Mounted on Back of  Rack Post

Figure 3-2. Locating the Mounting Holes

Mount the angle brackets in the area indicated by Figure 3-3.

2. a. If your rack does not have threaded holes, place cage nuts over the

holes before you attach the angle brackets.

109352-E Rev. A 3-9

Page 72

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

b. Align the edge of the brackets to the rack:

-- If the interior of the rack contains horizontal bracket supports, align the angle bracket with the horizontal bracket support.

-- If the interior of the rack does not contain horizontal bracket supports, brace the angle bracket between the side rails.

You must orient the brackets that support the hardware platform as shown in Figure 3-3. Ensure that you can adjust the bracket vertically along its slots before you secure it.

c. Insert two 10-32 screws through each bracket’s slotted holes and into

the holes in the supports of the rack. Do not tighten the screws.

d. Adjust each bracket vertically along the bracket slots until the

bracket is 1.4 in. (3.6 cm) below the center of one hole in the front vertical support of the rack.

e. Tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

3-10 109352-E Rev. A

Page 73

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Height 28 in. (71 cm) Minimum

Depth 28 in. (71 cm) Minimum

Screw

(2 Places)

Bracket

(2 Places)

Rail

Cage nut

If rack rail is not threaded, attach cage nut

Figure 3-3. Attaching Brackets to Support the BCN

109352-E Rev. A 3-11

Page 74

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Installing the BCN

Warning: The BCN weighs approximately 214 lb (97.07 kg). Do not attempt

to lift it by yourself. Use a team of people or specialized lifting equipment. Before placing the BCN in the rack, ensure that all equipment already inside the rack is secure.

Prepare the BCN for installation as follows:

1. Remove each power module (Figure 3-4). Removing the power modules

signiﬁcantly reduces the weight of the BCN. You can remove the power modules while the BCN is still on its shipping platform.

a. Using a ﬂat-head screwdriver, loosen the captive screw until the

power module disengages.

b. Grasp the handle and pull the power module out of the BCN.

Power OK

Screw

Figure 3-4. Removing a Power Module from the BCN

3-12 109352-E Rev. A

Page 75

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Lift and remove the BCN from its shipping platform and place it gently

on the ﬂoor.

Caution: You can damage the front bezel if you attempt to remove it while the

BCN is positioned on its shipping platform.

3. Using both hands, pull on the top of the front bezel and remove it from

the chassis (F

B A C K B O N E N O D E

igure 3-5).

Pull Top

POWER RUN BOOT DIAG

RESET

Figure 3-5. Removing the Front Bezel from the BCN

109352-E Rev. A 3-13

Page 76

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Install the BCN in the electronic enclosure rack as follows:

Note: Before putting the BCN in the rack, ensure that the rack holes are

threaded. If they are not threaded, place cage nuts over the front vertical support holes.

1. Insert the BCN in the rack as shown in Figure 3-6. Make sure the BCN

rests squarely on the angle brackets.

Rail

Cage nut

Screw

(4 Places)

If rack rail is not threaded,  attach cage nut.

Figure 3-6. Mounting the BCN to the Rack

3-14 109352-E Rev. A

Page 77

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

Insert and tighten the screws with a screwdriver until secure.

Replace the front bezel as follows:

1. Align the mounting retainers on the inside of the bezel with the holes on

the front of the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield.

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

Insert each power module as follows:

1. Grasp the handle and guide the module into the desired slot along the

side guides and gently insert the module until the power supply connector comes into contact with the connector on the power supply backplane.

Note: Stop when you feel resistance. The power module does not fully insert

until you tighten the thumbscrew.

2. Using a ﬂat-head screwdriver, turn the captive screw until the power

module seats ﬁrmly.

The Power OK LED lights when the BCN powers on and the power module fully engages.

3. Turn the captive screw an additional 1/4 turn. Do not overtighten the

screw.

Powering On the BCN or BCN RLC

Power on the BCN or BCN RLC as follows:

1. Ensure that the power switch(s) on the rear panel is in the OFF (down or

0) position.

2. Connect the power plug(s) to the AC inlet(s) on the BCN rear panel.

3. Insert the power plug(s) into the appropriate wall receptacle.

Refer to “Electrical Requirements” earlier in this chapter.

4. Turn the power switch(s) to the ON (up or 1) position.

109352-E Rev. A 3-15

Page 78

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

BCN

RML 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

BCN RLC

10 9 8 SRML 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

# 4

# 3

# 2

# 1

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

Power OK

Power supply

# 4

Source

# 3

# 2

Source

# 1

Input

Source A

Source

Source B

Figure 3-7. BCN and BCN RLC Power Systems

Note: F or the BCN RLC, only the tw o bottom po wer supplies are powered by the

Source A power cord, and only the two top power supplies are powered by the Source B power cord.

Verify that the POWER OK LED on each power module is on.

3-16 109352-E Rev. A

Page 79

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

If an LED is not on, replace the power module. (Refer to Chapter 5, “Hot-Swapping Hardware Components,” for hot-swap procedures.)

6. Verify that air is ﬂowing from the cooling fans and out through the top of

the BCN.

Source

BN0083A

Figure 3-8. BCN RLC Power Source and Switches

Note: If you cannot feel air ﬂow from the BCN vents, if the POWER and

DIAG LEDs remain off, or if the DIAG LED remains on, turn the power switch(es) at the rear of the BCN to the OFF position. Wait 1 minute and then turn the power switch(es) to the ON position. If the problem persists, contact the Bay Networks Technical Response Center.

After you power on the BCN, each routing engine automatically initiates a diagnostic test to verify proper board function.

LED Activation Sequence

The LEDs on the front panel of the BCN (Figure 3-9) activate while the BCN initializes and runs through its diagnostic tests.

109352-E Rev. A 3-17

Page 80

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Indicates power OK

Indicates router software is executing

Indicates one or more slots are booting

Indicates diagnostic test execution or node failure

Initializes (boots) the system

Figure 3-9. BCN Front-Panel LEDs

POWER RUN BOOT

DIAG

RESET

The LEDs typically activate in the following order (the sequence may vary slightly or overlap):

1. The POWER and DIAG LEDs turn on.

• When on, the POWER LED indicates that the power supply voltages are all within normal limits. If a power module is not operational, the POWER LED remains off. Check the power modules on the rear panel of the BCN to determine which is not operational. The Power OK LED on each power module remains on under normal operation. Ensure that the power module is ﬁrmly seated within its slot. If it is, refer to Chapter 5, “Hot-Swapping Hardware Components,” for instructions on how to replace a power module.

• For the BCN RLC, both AC Sources (A + B) must be present before the POWER LED will be on.

2. The BOOT and RUN LEDs turn on.

• When on, the BOOT LED indicates the initialization and loading of software by one or more modules.

• When on, the RUN LED indicates that system software is running on one or more modules. The RUN LED remains on while the BCN is operating normally.

3-18 109352-E Rev. A

Page 81

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

The BCN indicates a successful start-up by turning off the BOOT LED. The POWER and RUN LEDs remain on. Refer to Chapter 6, “Switches and LEDs,” for a complete explanation of all Backbone Node LEDs.

T o acti vate the BCN on your IP netw ork, refer to Quick-Starting Routers and BNX

Platforms (router software), or Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

109352-E Rev. A 3-19

Page 82

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Establishing a Local or Remote Connection to the BCN

You can cable a BCN to an ANSI console or a PC to establish a local Technician Interface session, or to a modem to establish a remote session.

Note: Bay Networks offers the cables for console connection. If you plan to

build your own cables, or if you want to order additional cables, refer to Cable Guide for Routers and BNX Platforms (router software) or Cable Guide

(BayStream software).

Local Connection

Cable the BCN to an ANSI console as follows:

1. Power on the console and set its operating parameters as shown in

Table 3-8.

See your console user manual for instructions on how to set these operating parameters.

Table 3-8. Console Operating Parameters

Parameter Value

Baud rate 9600 Data bits 8 Stop bits 1 Parity None

2. Insert the male end of the cable (Order No. 7525) into the CONSOLE

port of the System Resources Module-Link (SRM-L) Module

igure 3-10).

The SRM-L resides in Slot 7 of the BCN rear panel.

3. Insert the female end of the cable into the ANSI console communications

port (Figure 3-8).

3-20 109352-E Rev. A

Page 83

Installing the BCN and BCN RLC

SRM-L (Slot 7)

SRML

891011121314

SYNC

QENET

CEPT-E1

FAIL

SEND

RGV

RSIG

RLOS

RRA

E1-2

E1-1

RSIG

RLOS

RRA

SEND

RCV

75 OHM

HSSI

CEPT-E1

5280

FAIL

SEND

COM4

RLSD4

RGV

NSRT

RSIG

RLOS

RRA

E1-2

COM 3

E1-1

RSIG

RLOS

COM2

RRA

RLSD2

SEND

RCV

75 OHM

COM 1

SRML

5280

FAIL

VCC

JTAG

COM4

XCVR1

RLSD4

COM1

NSRT

VCC

COM 3

COM2 RLSD2

COM 1

COM 3

XCVR2

12V 2

12V 1

COM2

XCVR3

RLSD2

CONSOLE

COM 1

XCVR4

13456

QENET

FDDI

FAIL

XCVR1

PHY A

XCVR2

PHY B

BYPASS

XCVR3

XCVR4

B A

SDL1 L2L3 TX SD L1L2L3 TX

Power OK

Console port

Figure 3-10. Cabling the BCN to a Console

Remote Connection

Note: Before you replace the local console connection with a modem

connection, you must use the T echnician Interf ace to conﬁgure the BCN initial IP network interface. To activate the BCN on your IP network, refer to

Quick-Starting Routers and BNX Platforms (router software), or Conﬁguring an Interface for Network Management (BayStream software).

ANSI console communications port

Cable the BCN to the modem as follows:

1. Power on and conﬁgure the modem as shown in Table 3-9.

Refer to the modem user documentation instructions on conﬁguring your modem.

109352-E Rev. A 3-21

Page 84

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Table 3-9. Modem Operating Parameters

Parameter Setting

Baud rate 9600 or less Auto answer Set on

Clear to Send (CTS) signal Always ON Data Terminal Ready (DTR) signal DTR signal fail-disconnect enabled (return

Data Carrier Detect (DCD) signal DCD signal on while carrier present (the

Local character echo OFF Supervisory functions OFF Data Set Ready (DSR) signal ON

2. If you have not already done so, remove the cable connector from the

CONSOLE port of the System Resource Module-Link (SRM-L).

rings with DTR active

(

must be greater than 0)

to command mode, auto-answer off)

node uses DCD to detect modem disconnect)

The SRM-L resides in Slot 7 of the BCN rear panel.

3. Insert one end of the modem cable (Order No. 77850) into the

SRM-L CONSOLE port.

Note: The console cable and the modem cable both connect to the BCN using

the CONSOLE port.

4. Insert the other end of the cable into the communications port on the

modem.

T o conﬁgure the BCN CONSOLE port for modem operation, refer to Conﬁguring Routers (router software) or Getting Started with Site Manager (BayStream

software).

3-22 109352-E Rev. A

Page 85

Chapter 4

Accessing the Interior

Experienced network operators can safely perform the user-serviceable procedures that are described in Chapter 5. Only authorized Bay Networks service technicians can perform other procedures, not described in this book.

Before you can perform user-serviceable procedures, you must access the interior of your Backbone Node hardware platform, as follows:

• Remove the front bezel.

• Connect the antistatic wrist strap to the hardware platform.

Caution: Always use the wrist strap to avoid damage to electronic

components when handling hardware modules.

• Remove the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield from the front panel to access the interior.

• Remove and install an air ﬂow module. (Refer to the BLN and BCN Fuse Service Manual for instructions.)

Depending on your hardware platform model, you need a Phillips screwdriver, standard screwdriver, or both to replace hardware components.

109352-E Rev. A 4-1

Page 86

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel

You must remove the front bezel (front cover) of BLN, BLN-2, and BCN routers to access their interiors.

Note: Keep the front bezel on during normal operation to comply with air ﬂow

requirements.

Remove the front bezel from the BLN (F

igure 4-1) and BLN-2 (Figure 4-2) as

follows:

1. Using both hands, pull the bottom of the front bezel forward.

2. Remove the bezel from the chassis.

Replace the BLN and BLN-2 front bezel as follows:

1. Align the mounting retainers on the inside of the bezel with the holes on

the front of the EMC shield.

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

POWER

RESET RUN BOOT

BACKBONE NODE

DIAG

Pull Bottom

Figure 4-1. Removing the BLN Front Bezel

4-2 109352-E Rev. A

Page 87

Accessing the Interior

POWER RUN

RESET

BOOT

B A C K B O N E N O D E

DIAG

Pull Bottom

Figure 4-2. Removing the BLN-2 Front Bezel

Remove the front bezel from the BCN (Figure 4-3) as follows:

1. Using both hands, pull the top of the front bezel forward.

2. Remove the bezel from the chassis.

Replace the BCN front bezel as follows:

1. Align the mounting retainers on the inside of the bezel with the holes on

the front of the EMC shield.

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

109352-E Rev. A 4-3

Page 88

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

B A C K B O N E N O D E

Pull Top

POWER RUN BOOT DIAG

RESET

Figure 4-3. Removing the Front Bezel from the BCN

4-4 109352-E Rev. A

Page 89

Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap

Each BLN, BLN-2, BCN, and BCN RLC ships with an antistatic wrist strap. You must wear an antistatic strap whenever you

• Remove, install, and handle memory cards

• Remove, install, conﬁgure, and handle hardware modules, including Fast Routing Engine (FRE or FRE-2) modules, the SRM-F (System Resource Module-Front), or any link modules

• Remove and replace module fuses

The antistatic wrist strap directs the discharge of static electricity from your body to the chassis of the hardware platform, thereby avoiding discharge to, and possible damage of, sensitive electronic components.

Caution: Electrostatic discharge can damage hardware. Follow the procedure

in this section to protect your equipment from damage.

Accessing the Interior

For BLN, BLN-2, BCN, and BCN RLC routers, locate the antistatic wrist strap on the inside of the front bezel (front panel). Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

Attach the antistatic wrist strap as follows:

1. Remove the front bezel.

2. Remove the antistatic wrist strap from the package attached to the back

of the front bezel.

3. Verify that the cable attaches to the wrist strap.

4. Place the strap around your wrist.

5. Adjust the strap to ensure that the metal buckle inside the strap contacts

your skin.

6. Insert the jack into the antistatic receptacle (Figure 4-4).

109352-E Rev. A 4-5

Page 90

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Figure 4-4. Connecting the Wrist Strap Jack to the Antistatic Receptacle

Removing and Replacing the EMC Shield

You must remove the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shield to access the memory cards and FRE or FRE-2 modules in the Backbone Node routers.

Caution: Do not operate a hardware platform with the EMC shield removed

for more than 5 minutes. Without the EMC shield, the hardware platform may overheat. In addition, the BCN contains temperature sensors that may not detect an overheating condition without the shield in place.

4-6 109352-E Rev. A

Page 91

Accessing the Interior

Remove the EMC shield (Figure 4-5) as follows:

1. Remove the front bezel. (Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Front

Bezel” earlier in this chapter for instructions.)

2. Loosen the captive thumbscrews that fasten the EMC shield to the

chassis.

3. Remove the EMC shield from the chassis.

Replace the EMC shield as follows:

1. Position the EMC shield in front of the chassis.

2. Tighten the captive thumbscrews that fasten the EMC shield to the

chassis.

To replace the front bezel, the EMC shield must be in place. Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel” earlier in this chapter for instructions.

109352-E Rev. A 4-7

Page 92

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

BACKBONE NODE

B A C K B O N E N O D E

POWER RUN

RESET

BOOT DIAG

WARNING

HIGH ENERGY PRESENT

Power unit OFF and disconnect power cord

BEFORE accessing this product.

Refer to your installation/service manual for instructions

ATTENTION

EQUIPEMENT SOUS HAUTE TENSION

Debrancher le cordon d’alimentation avant

d’enlever le couvercle.

Voir les instructions du fabricant

VORSICHT!

HOCHSPANNUNG!

VOR jeglicher Intervention Gerat

ABSTELLEN und Netzstecker herauszuziehen!

Anleitungen in Installations-/Instandhaltungshandbuch beachten!

PELIGRO

ALTO TENSION

APAGUESE la unidad y desconectese del tomacrriente

ANTES de abrir la unidad.

Veanse las instrucciones del fabricante en el manual de instalacion/servicio

EMC Shield

Thumbscrews

(7 Places)

POWER RUN

RESET

BOOT DIAG

EMC Shield

Thumbscrews

(10 Places)

Figure 4-5. BLN and BCN EMC Shields

4-8 109352-E Rev. A

Page 93

Removing and Installing an Air Flow Module

Bay Networks ships an air ﬂow module in each empty FRE/FRE-2 slot in the front of all Backbone Node routers. Each air ﬂow module redirects cool air to the adjacent FRE or FRE-2 module.

Figure 4-6 illustrates the location of an air ﬂow module. You must remo v e air ﬂo w modules when replacing them with FRE or FRE-2 modules. (Refer to Chapter 5 for instructions on replacing FRE or FRE-2 modules.)

Accessing the Interior

BACKBONE NODE

POWER RUN BOOT DIAG

RESET

Power unit OFF and disconnect power cord

Refer to your installation/service manual for instructions

EQUIPEMENT SOUS HAUTE TENSION

Debrancher le cordon d’alimentation avant

WARNING

HIGH ENERGY PRESENT

BEFORE accessing this product.

ATTENTION

d’enlever le couvercle.

Voir les instructions du fabricant

VORSICHT!

HOCHSPANNUNG!

VOR jeglicher Intervention Gerat

ABSTELLEN und Netzstecker herauszuziehen!

Anleitungen in Installations-/Instandhaltungshandbuch beachten!

PELIGRO

ALTO TENSION

APAGUESE la unidad y desconectese del tomacrriente

ANTES de abrir la unidad.

Veanse las instrucciones del fabricante en el manual de instalacion/servicio

Board Retainer Bracket (1 Screw)

Figure 4-6. Air Flow Module Installed in a Hardware Platform

Remove an air ﬂow module as follows:

1. Remove the front bezel.

(Refer to “Removing and Replacing the Front Bezel” earlier in this chapter.)

2. Remove the EMC shield.

(Refer to “Removing and Replacing the EMC Shield” earlier in this chapter.)

3. Remove the board retainer bracket (BLN and BLN-2 only).

Air Flow Module

Refer to Figure 4-6.

a. Remove the screw at the bottom of the bracket.

A single screw fastens the bottom of the board retainer bracket to the chassis.

109352-E Rev. A 4-9

Page 94

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

b. Remove the bracket.

4. Pull the front of the air ﬂow module forward to remove it (Figure 4-7.)

Insert an air ﬂow module as follows:

1. Grasp the sides of the air ﬂow module (Figure 4-8).

2. Correctly position the back edge of the air ﬂow module to accommodate

the slot power connector and locating pin.

(For BCNs, hold the air module vertically, with the top edge up as noted in Figure 4-8.)

3. Insert the air ﬂow module as shown in Figure 4-6.

(For BCNs, insert the air module vertically, with the top edge up as noted in Figure 4-8.)

4. Replace the board retainer bracket (BLN and BLN-2 only), EMC shield,

and front bezel.

BACKBONE NODE

POWER RUN

BOOT

DIAG

RESET

Figure 4-7. Inserting or Removing an Air Flow Module

4-10 109352-E Rev. A

Page 95

Accessing the Interior

This Edge Up for BLN

Front Edge

This Edge Up for BCN

Space for Power Connector

Space for Locating Pin

Back Edge of Air Flow Module

Figure 4-8. Grasping the Air Flow Module

109352-E Rev. A 4-11

Page 96

Page 97

Chapter 5

Hot-Swapping Hardware Components

Depending on your hardware platform, you can replace the following user-serviceable hardware components:

• Memory cards

• Hardware modules

-- Link modules

-- Routing Engine (FRE/FRE-2/ARE) modules

-- System Resource Module-Link (SRM-L)

-- System Resource Module-Front (SRM-F)

• Power supply modules

• Fan trays

Hot-swap capability allows experienced users to replace these components while the power is on. Refer to Table 5-1 for a list of the components that are user-serviceable for your hardware platform.

Table 5-1. User-Serviceable Components

BLN (Backbone

Component

Memory Cards Y Y Y Link Modules Y Y Y Routing Engine Modules Y Y Y SRM-L Modules Y Y Y

Link Node)

BLN-2 (Backbone Link Node-2)

BCN (Backbone Concentrator Node)

(continued)

109352-E Rev. A 5-1

Page 98

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

Table 5-1. User-Serviceable Components

BLN (Backbone

Component

SRM-F Modules Y Y Y Power Supplies N Y Y Fans N Y N

Link Node)

BLN-2 (Backbone Link Node-2)

(continued)

BCN (Backbone Concentrator Node)

Depending on your model, you will need a Phillips screwdriver, a standard screwdriver, or both to replace hardware components.

Replacing Flash and PCMCIA SRAM Memory Cards

This section describes how to remove and replace a Flash memory card or a PCMCIA SRAM memory card (Order No. 75049 or 77014). Each BN must be equipped with a minimum of one 4-MB Flash memory card or one PCMCIA SRAM memory card. Each BN supports a maximum conﬁguration of one Flash card or PCMCIA SRAM card per FRE module. You install additional PCMCIA SRAM cards to provide redundancy, add storage capacity, and/or collect Frame Relay Switch and SMDS Switch billing data.

Note: Frame Relay Switch and SMDS Switch billing data must be collected

on a dedicated PCMCIA SRAM memory card. Consequently, simultaneous support for both Frame Relay Switch and SMDS Switch billing requires a minimum of two SRAMs: one for Frame Relay billing and a second for SMDS billing. The software image, other executable ﬁles, and conﬁguration ﬁles are stored on the Flash memory card.

When you remove a Flash card or PCMCIA SRAM card, the non-volatile ﬁle system (NVFS) disables access to the card. When you insert and format a Flash card or PCMCIA SRAM card or insert a formatted Flash card or PCMCIA SRAM card, the NVFS automatically provides access to the card.

5-2 109352-E Rev. A

Page 99

Hot-Swapping Hardware Components

Memory Card Read-Write Protect Switch

Memory cards are read-write protected. To change the protection on a memory card, you must physically remove the card from the BayStream hardware, change the protection, and reinsert the card. Failure to adhere to this sequence can cause unpredictable and undesirable consequences.

Use the following procedures to remove and replace a Flash memory card or a PCMCIA SRAM memory card from a BN.

Caution: Electrostatic discharge can damage hardware. Attach the antistatic

strap to your wrist and connect it as described in Chapter 4 before you remove or install a memory card.

To remove a Flash or PCMCIA SRAM memory card:

1. Remove the front bezel.

2. Remove the EMC shield.

3. Release the memory card by pressing the ejector button on the FRE or

FRE-2 module (F

4. Pull the memory card toward you.

109352-E Rev. A 5-3

igure 5-1).

Page 100

Installing and Maintaining BN Platforms

FRE/FRE-2/ARE Processor Module or Memory Card Daughterboard

Memory Card

Card Receptacle

Ejector Button

Read-Write Protect Switch

Figure 5-1. Removing a Flash or PCMCIA SRAM Memory Card

To install a Flash or PCMCIA SRAM memory card:

1. Position the card with the label facing up and the INSERT arrow

pointing toward the card receptacle.

2. Insert the card into the card receptacle.

3. Gently push the card until it ﬁts snugly into place.

4. Replace the EMC shield.

5. Replace the front bezel.

If the memory card is new , and you did not obtain it from Bay Netw orks, you must format the card before attempting to write to it. Use Site Manager or the Technician Interface to format the memory card.

5-4 109352-E Rev. A

Avaya BN Routers User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Copyright © 1988–1996 Bay Networks, Inc.

Restricted Rights Legend

Notice for All Other Executive Agencies

Trademarks of Bay Networks, Inc.

Third-Party T rademarks

Statement of Conditions

Contents

About This Guide

Audience

Conventions

Acronyms

Ordering Bay Networks Publications

Technical Support and Online Services

Bay Networks Customer Service

Bay Networks Information Services

W orld Wide Web

Customer Service FTP

Support Source CD

CompuServe

InfoFACTS

How to Get Help

Backbone Link Node Overview

Preparing for Installation

Shipment Contents

Cables

Additional Equipment

Site Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Space Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node

Attaching Angle Brackets

Installing the BLN

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

Powering On the BLN

4. Turn the power switch to the ON position.

LED Activation Sequence

1. The POWER and DIAG LEDs turn on.

2. The BOOT and RUN LEDs turn on.

Local Connection

Remote Connection

Backbone Link Node-2 Overview

Preparing for Installation

Shipment Contents

Cables

Additional Equipment

Site Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Space Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Setting Up the Backbone Link Node-2

Attaching Angle Brackets

Installing the BLN-2

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

Powering On the BLN-2

4. Turn the power switches to the ON position.

LED Activation Sequence

1. The POWER and DIAG LEDs turn on.

2. The BOOT and RUN LEDs turn on.

Local Connection

Remote Connection

Backbone Concentrator Node Overview

Preparing for Installation

Shipment Contents

Cables

Additional Equipment

Site Requirements

Electrical Requirements

Space Requirements

Environmental Requirements

Setting Up the Backbone Concentrator Node

Attaching Angle Brackets

b. Align the edge of the brackets to the rack:

Installing the BCN

2. Push the sides of the bezel into place.

Powering On the BCN or BCN RLC