Cabletron Systems Access Server 316 Hardware Owner's Manual

Access Server 316

Hardware Owner’s Manual

9032858

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Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
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© July 1999 by:
Cabletron Systems, Inc.

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Rochester, NH 03867

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FCC Notice

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE:

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial envir onment.
This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed in
accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user
will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the

VCCI Notice

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment,
radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective
actions.

Industry Canada Notice

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables
aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique
édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Declaration of Conformity

Addendum

Application of Council Directive(s):

Manufacturer’s Name:

Manufacturer’s Address:

European Representative Name:

European Representative Address:

Conformance to Directive(s)/Product Standards:

Equipment Type/Environment:

We the undersigned, hereby declare, under our sole responsibility, that the equipment packaged with
this notice conforms to the above directives.

89/336/EEC
73/23/EEC
Cabletron Systems, Inc.
35 Industrial Way
PO Box 5005
Rochester, NH 03867
Mr. J. Solari
Cabletron Systems Limited
Nexus House, Newbury Business Park
London Road, Newbury
Berkshire RG13 2PZ, England
EC Directive 89/336/EEC
EC Directive 73/23/EEC
EN 55022
EN 50082-1
EN 60950
Networking Equipment, for use in a
Commercial or Light
Industrial Environment.

Mr. Ronald Fotino Mr. J. Solari

____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Full Name Full Name
Principal Compliance Engineer Managing Director - E.M.E.A.

____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Title Title
Rochester, NH, USA Newbury, Berkshire, England

____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

Location Location

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Preface

Contents

Using This Guide ...........................................................................................................vii

Intended Audience.........................................................................................................vii

Structure of This Guide.................................................................................................vii

Document Conventions ...............................................................................................viii

Related Documentation................................................................................................viii

Getting Help ....................................................................................................................ix

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

Model 316....................................................................................................................... 1-2

Controls, Indicators, and Connectors.........................................................................1-2

Understanding the Software Loading........................................................................ 1-5

Loading from Flash RAM.....................................................................................1-5

Loading from the Network...................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Checking the Site

Physical Requirements................................................................................................. 2-2

Environmental Requirements .....................................................................................2-3

Electrical Requirements................................................................................................2-4

Chapter 3 Cabling the Site

Preinstallation Checks.................................................................................................. 3-1

Installing the Ethernet Cables and Devices............................................................... 3-2

Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the Access Server 316.............................. 3-2

Cabling Requirements..................................................................................................3-4

Standard Ethernet Connection............................................................................. 3-5

10BaseT Ethernet Connection ..............................................................................3-5

ThinWire Ethernet Connection............................................................................3-5

Installing the Access Server 316 in a Rack................................................................. 3-6

Installing the Access Server 316 on a Desktop.......................................................... 3-9

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Chapter 4 Connector and Cable Pin Descriptions

Connector Pin Descriptions.........................................................................................4-1

Standard Ethernet..................................................................................................4-2

10BaseT Ethernet....................................................................................................4-3

Access Server 316 Serial Line Ports .....................................................................4-4

Cable Connections.........................................................................................................4-5

Cabling and Adapters Used with Access Server 316 ...............................................4-6

Chapter 5 Replacing and Adding Memory

Swapping or Replacing an Access Server 316 Unit..................................................5-1

Replacing a Faulty Single-In-Line Memory Module................................................5-2

Additional Memory Supported ................................................................................5-10

Installing Extra Memory ............................................................................................5-11

Chapter 6 Replacing and Adding Flash RAM

Replacing or Adding Flash RAM................................................................................6-2

Chapter 7 What to Do If You Have Problems

Diagnosing Problems....................................................................................................7-2

Seven-Segment Display Off and System OK LED Off.............................................7-3

System OK LED Off / Seven-Segment Display Flashing “C”, “d”, or “n” ..........7-3

System OK LED Off / Seven-Segment Display Flashing........................................7-4

System OK LED Flashing.............................................................................................7-4

Error Messages.......................................................................................................7-4

Seven-Segment Display Shows a “3”.........................................................................7-6

Downline Load Starts, Then Fails........................................................................7-6

Downline Load Does Not Start............................................................................7-7

Seven-Segment Display Codes....................................................................................7-7

Network Activity LED..................................................................................................7-8

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This manual describes how to use the Access Server 316. It also provides pr oblem
solving, connector and adapter, and pin assignment information.

Using This Guide

Read through this guide completely to understand the interface module features,
capabilities, and Local Management functions. A general working knowledge of
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3-type data communications networks and their physical
layer components is helpful when using these devices.

Preface

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by the hardware installer. The installer is
responsible for ensuring that the hardware is installed and tested. This manual
shows how to install when the site is verified and the cables and devices are in
place. It also shows how to verify the site, install cables and devices, and
troubleshoot problems. The person installing the software can then verify the
system installation.

Structure of This Guide

This guide is organized as follows:

Chapter Title Description

Hardware Overview

2

Checking the Site

Outlines the contents of this manual, describes the
features of the Access Server 316, pr ovides instructions
on obtaining additional help and concludes with a list
of related manuals.

Lists the physical, environmental, and electrical

requirements.
3
4

Cabling the Site
Connector and Cable Pin

Descriptions

Provides instructions on how to cable your site.

Shows the connector and pin assignments.

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Preface

Chapter Title Description

Replacing and Adding
Memory

6

7

Replacing and Adding
Flash RAM

What to Do If You Have
Problems

Document Conventions

Throughout this guide, the following symbols are used to call attention to
important information.

Note symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of information that may be

NOTE

CAUTION

of special importance.

Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage to the

equipment.

!

Shows how to install extra memory and replace faulty
memory.

Shows how to update with flash RAM.

Describes what to do if you encounter a problem.

Related Documentation

The following documents may help the user to set up and manage the Network
Access Server 316:

Title Part Number

Network Access Server 316 Hardware Owner’s Manual
Network Access Software Management Guide
Network Access Software Commands Reference Manual
Network Access Software Problem Solving Guide
Network Access Software Installation Guide

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9032859
9032860
9032861
9032862

Title Part Number

Preface

Cabletron RADIUS Server Installation Guide
Cabletron RADIUS Server Management Guide

The manuals referenced above can be viewed or printed from the CD-ROM
included with the Access Server 316 or can be obtained on the World Wide Web in
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF).

Getting Help

For additional support related to this device or document, contact Cabletron
Systems using one of the following methods:

World Wide Web http://www.cab letron.com/
Phone [phone]
Internet mail [e-mail]
FTP ftp://ftp.cabletron.com/

Login
Password

To send comments or suggestions concerning this document, contact the Cabletron
Systems Technical Writing Department via the following
email address: [e-mail]

Make sure to include the document Part Number in the email message.

9032863
9032864

anonymous
your email address

Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready:

• Your Cabletron Systems service contract number

• A description of the failure

• A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g.,
changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

• The serial and revision numbers of all involved Cabletron Systems products in
the network

• A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

• The device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a recurring
problem, etc.)

• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

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Hardware Overview

Chapter 1

The Access Server 316
modems) to local area networks (LANs). The Access Server 316 is Ethernet/IEEE

802.3-based and supports standard Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 and l0BaseT Ethernet/

IEEE 802.3 directly, and ThinWire Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 through an adapter. The
Access Server 316 can be installed on a desktop or in a 19-inch rack. The Access
Server 316 supports Flash RAM capability and other nonvolatile forms of
memory. The Access Server 316 is shipped with Flash RAM installed. Should the
Flash RAM ever fail, it can be ordered separately and replaced on the Access
Server 316.

The Access Server 316 can download the software image from the network or
from the Flash RAM option. The Flash RAM option allows for a boot/powerup
without having to download the image through the network. The Access Server
316 will support up to 8 Mbytes of memory with the use of two single-in-line
modules (SIMs). These SIMs can be installed as memory updates by the customer.

This chapter includes the following topics:

• Model 316

• Controls, Indicators and Connectors

• Understanding the Software Loading

connects devices (such as printers, terminals, PCs, and

1-1

Hardware Overview

Model 316

The Access Server 316 supports TIA/EIA-423-B signal levels on 16 MJ8
connectors. Use the Access Server 316 to connect devices such as terminals,
printers, modems, bar-code readers, or personal computers in terminal
emulation mode. You can connect the Access Server 316 directly or, where
required, using special adapters (see

Adapter H8585-AB and H8585-AC are not for connection to public networks in

NOTES

Sweden, Germany, or Japan.

Chapter 3) .

Controls, Indicators, and Connectors

All of the Access Server 316 controls, indicators, and connectors ar e located on the
rear, as shown in Figure 1-1, with the exception of the System OK LED, which is
duplicated on the front of the Access Server 316 (Figure 1-2).

1-2

Figure 1-1. Access Server 316 Rear View

Figure 1-2. Access Server 316 Front View

Table 1-1 describes the Access Server 316 controls.

Hardware Overview

Table 1-1. Access Server 316 Controls

Control Description

System reset switch On power up, press this switch until E appears on the

Seven-segment display. This reloads the factory set
parameters. During Flash load (three horizontal segments of
the Seven-segment LED), pressing and holding the system
reset switch will abort the Flash RAM load and force a
network boot. See Chapter 7 for more information.

Ethernet select switch This switch selects either standard or 10BaseT Ethernet.

Table 1-2 describes the indicators.

Table 1-2. Access Server 316 Indicators

Indicator Display

System OK LED Lights (green) when the Access Server 316 has passed

self-test. Blinks when a nonfatal error occurs on self-test.
When off, indicates that the Access Server 316 has failed
self-test.

Network Activity
LED

Refer to Table 1-3.

Seven-Segment
Display

Provides error and status information.

1-3

Hardware Overview

Table 1-3 describes the LEDs.

Table 1-3. Network Activity LED

Ethernet
Selected

Connection Status LED Display

10BaseT Open/incorrectly terminated OFF

Correctly terminated/no network activity ON
Correctly terminated/network activity Flashing (rate independent of

network activity).

Standard Open on network activity OFF

Correctly connected/no network activity OFF
Correctly connected/network activity Flashing or ON, depending

on network activity.

Table 1-4 describes the connectors. For additional information on the connectors,
refer to Chapter 4.

Table 1-4. Access Server 316 Connectors

Connector Description

Serial port connectors These 16 female MJ8 connectors connect asynchronous serial

devices to the Access Server 316.

1-4

Standard Ethernet
connector

This single 15-pin female D-connector connects to a standard
Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 local area network using a transceiver
cable.

10BaseT Ethernet
connector

This single female MJ8 connector connects to a 10BaseT
Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 local area network.

Power cord receptacle The Access Server 316 power cord plugs into this receptacle.

Understanding the Software Loading

This section describes the two methods for loading software.

Loading from Flash RAM

Once the Access Server 316 completes self-tests, it checks for Flash RAM. If there
is a valid Flash RAM, the Access Server 316 begins the boot sequence to load the
software from Flash RAM. The Seven-segment display will display three
horizontal segments during this Flash RAM loading phase.

If the Access Server 316 does not have Flash RAM, or if the name of the image in
Flash RAM does not match the image name the Access Server 316 is attempting to
load, it proceeds to a network load.

Hardware Overview

If a device is connected to the console port, the Access Server 316 can display
status messages while the boot sequence is running. Status messages indicate the
Ethernet address of the Access Server 316, the name of the load image it is looking
for, and the current stage of the boot process.

Loading from the Network

If you do not want to load the software from Flash RAM, you can press the
system reset switch during load from Flash RAM (three horizontal segments
displayed on the Seven-segment display). When the system reset switch is
pressed, the Flash RAM load will be aborted and the software is downline loaded
from a load host.

When the Access Server 316 notices that the system reset switch depr essed during
a load from Flash RAM, it will rapidly blink the LED to acknowledge the pressed
system reset switch (this may take several seconds). Once the LED begins rapidly
blinking, you may release the system reset switch and the firmware will go on to a
network boot sequence. For more information on display codes for Flash RAM
(See section titled

Seven-Segment Display Codes

on page 7-7).

1-5

Hardware Overview

1-6

Checking the Site

The Access Server 316 can operate in an office environment and in a standard
equipment rack located in a computer room or satellite equipment room.
Regardless of where you install the Access Server 316, verify that all of the
requirements in this section are met before beginning the installation.

Chapter 2

This chapter includes the following sections:

• Physical Requirements

• Environmental Requirements

• Electrical Requirements

2-1

Checking the Site

Physical Requirements

Allow for 15 cm (6 in) of airspace around the Access Server 316 air vents.
Table 2-1 shows the size and weight of the Access Server 316.

Table 2-1. Physical Specifications of the Access Server 316

Dimension Measurement

Height 44 mm (1.73 in)
Width 442 mm (17.4 in)
Depth 282 mm (11.1 in)
Weight 2.5 kg (5.51 lbs)

Table 2-2 shows the acoustic parameters.

Table 2-2. Acoustical Parameters

Parameter Measurement

1

LWAd
Lpam (bystander) 27 dBA

1. Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and
ISO 7779. Current values are available from
respresentatives.

4.1 bels (LWA = 3.8 bels)

2-2

Environmental Requirements

Environmental requirements for temperature and humidity must be within the
ranges shown in Table 2-3.

Table 2-3. Environmental Specifications of the Access Server 316

Parameter Minimum Maximum

Checking the Site

Temperature

Operating 5
Nonoperating - 40
Maximum rate of

1

o

C (41

o

C (- 40

o

F) 50

o

F) 66

20

o

C (122

o

C (151

o

C (36

o

F)

o

F)

o

F)

temperature change per hour

Altitude

Operating 2438 m (8000 ft)
Nonoperating 4876 m (16000 ft)

Relative Humidity

Operating (noncondensing) 10% 95%
Nonoperating (noncondensing) 10% 95%

1. For high altitude sites, decrease the operating temperature
specification by 1.8

o

C for each 1000 m (1

o

F for each 1000 ft) above sea

level.

2-3