Cabletron Systems BRIM E100 User Manual

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BRIM-E100

USER’S GUIDE

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information
contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron
Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT
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Copyright 1996 by Cabletron Systems, Inc., P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
All Rights Reserved
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Order Number: 9031665-03 April 1996

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Manager

All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective companies.

and

EMM-E6

are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Printed on Recycled Paper

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are registered trademarks and

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Notice

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:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment 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.

Changes or modifications made to this device which are not e xpressly appro v ed by the

DOC 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.

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class 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 Information T echnology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial
and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be
caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-1

1.2 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.3 Getting Help.................................................................................1-2

1.4 BRIM-E100 Overview.................................................................. 1-3

1.5 BRIM-E100 Features...................................................................1-3

1.6 BRIM-E100 Specifications...........................................................1-5

1.7 Agency Approvals........................................................................1-5

1.8 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-6

CHAPTER 2 CABLING REQUIREMENTS

2.1 UTP Cable Specifications............................................................2-1

2.2 Multimode Specifications for the FE-100FX................................2-3

2.3 Network Cable Lengths...............................................................2-3

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Unpacking the BRIM-E100.......................................................... 3-1

3.2 Installing Fast Ethernet Interface Modules..................................3-2

3.3 Installing the BRIM-E100.............................................................3-5

3.3.1 Installing a BRIM-E100 in a MIM .................................... 3-5

3.3.2 Installing a BRIM-E100 in a Hub..................................... 3-7

CHAPTER 4 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

4.1 Connecting the BRIM to the Network..........................................4-1

4.1.1 Connecting a UTP Segment to the BRIM-E100 .............4-1

4.1.2 Connecting a Multimode Segment to the FE-100FX ...... 4-3

4.1.2.1 Fiber Connection: SC Connectors.....................4-3

4.1.2.2 Fiber Connection: SC to ST............................... 4-5

CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT

5.1 Local Management Keyboard Conventions.................................5-2

5.2 The BRIM-E100 Setup Screen.................................................... 5-3

5.3 BRIM-E100 Setup........................................................................5-4

5.3.1 FE-100TX Configuration.................................................5-5

5.3.2 FE-100FX Configuration.................................................5-6

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Contents

CHAPTER 6 LANVIEW LEDs

6.1 BRIM-E100 LEDs.........................................................................6-1

6.2 FE-100TX LED.............................................................................6-2

APPENDIX A FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE

SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 Module Specifications.................................................................A-1

A.1.1 FE-100TX ....................................................................... A-1

A.1.2 FE-100FX ....................................................................... A-2

INDEX

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
manual describes features, explains installation procedures, and provides
specifications for the Cabletron Systems 10/100 Mbps Bridge/Router
Interface Module (BRIM). The BRIM-E100 resides in, and provides
additional connectivity/functionality to, various Cabletron Systems
Media Interface Modules (MIMs) and standalone hubs.

BRIM-E100 User’s Guide

. This

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of
the BRIM-E100. You should have a general working knowledge of
Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u type data communications networks and their
physical layer components before using the BRIM-E100.

Chapter 1,
BRIM-E100 features, lists specifications, and concludes with a list of
related manuals.

Chapter 2,
maximum cable lengths for the various media types.

Chapter 3,
Interface Modules into the BRIM-E100. This chapter also explains ho w to
install a BRIM-E100 into a MIM or standalone hub.

Introduction

Cabling Requirements

Installation

, outlines the contents of this manual, describes

, provides cable specifications and

, describes how to install 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet

Chapter 4,
BRIM-E100 to the network using the various media types.

Chapter 5,
screens to set up the BRIM-E100.

Chapter 6,
LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.

Appendix A,
specifications, cabling information and switch settings for Fast Ethernet
Interface Modules used in the BRIM-E100.

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Connecting to the Network

Local Management

LANVIEW LEDs

Fast Ethernet Interface Module Specifications

, describes how to use Local Management

, describes how to use the BRIM-E100

, explains how to connect the

, provides

Chapter 1:

Introduction

1.2 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

This document uses the following conventions.

Note

NOTE

TIP

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

information that may be of special importance.

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

!

CAUTION

Caution

damage to the equipment.

Warning

equipment damage, personal injury or death.

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

symbol. Warns against an action that could result in

1.3 GETTING HELP

If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any
questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact
Cabletron Systems Technical Support:

By phone [phone]

A.M

Monday – Friday; 8
By CompuServe GO CTRON from any ! prompt
By Internet mail [e-mail]
By FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)

Login
Password

anonymous

your email address

. – 8 P.M. Eastern Time

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BRIM-E100 Overview

1.4 BRIM-E100 OVERVIEW

The BRIM-E100 (shown in Figure 1-1 with an FE-100TX installed)
extends the functionality of a Cabletron Systems MIM or standalone hub
to include 100 Mbps Ethernet bridging capability. The BRIM-E100 is
equipped with one front panel slot that supports a Cabletron Systems
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Interface Module for network connectivity. The
Modules provide connectivity to a variety of technology types including
100BASE-TX (using RJ45 connectors on twisted pair cable) and
100BASE-FX (using SC connectors on fiber optic cable).

BRIM-E100

RX
TX

Figure 1-1 The BRIM-E100

=

FE-100TX

x

10

100

1665_01

1.5 BRIM-E100 FEATURES

Local Area Network (LAN) Connectivity

The BRIM-E100 uses Cabletron Systems Fast Ethernet Interface Modules
for LAN connectivity. You can easily install these Modules into the
BRIM-E100 for the configuration of your choice.

NOTE

Auto-Negotiation

The BRIM-E100 when coupled with the FE-100TX module is capable of
auto-negotiation for either 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps operation in full duplex
or standard Ethernet (half duplex) mode. The device at the other end of
the segment must also be capable of auto-negotiation in order to
auto-negotiate full duplex mode. If the device is not capable of
auto-negotiation, the BRIM-E100 senses the speed at which the device
operates and switches to that speed in standard Ethernet mode.

Fast Ethernet Interface Module connector and pinout
information is located in Appendix A of this User’s Guide.

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Chapter 1:

Full Duplex Functionality

Introduction

The BRIM-E100 has the ability to transmit and receive at the same time.
Full duplex operation allows the BRIM-E100 when coupled with the
FE-100TX Fast Ethernet Interface Module to provide either 20 or 200
Megabit bandwidth throughput as long as the device at the other end of
the segment supports full duplex mode. The BRIM-E100 is also capable
of operating in either full or half duplex mode at 100 Mbps when
equipped with the Fiber Optic FE-100FX Fast Ethernet Interface Module.

The BRIM-E100 is configured through Local Management on the
management module (i.e., the EMM-E6, MicroMMAC, etc.) to operate in
either full duplex (20/200 Mbps) or standard Ethernet (10/100 Mbps)
mode.

MIB Support

For information on how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact
Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Refer to Section 1.3, Getting Help.

LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs

Cabletron Systems equips the BRIM-E100 with the LANVIEW visual
diagnostic and status monitoring system. LANVIEW LEDs provide
“at-a-glance” network status information.

Fast Ethernet Interface Module Connectivity

Fast Ethernet Interface Modules enable the configuration of the
BRIM-E100 to support a variety of media types. Cabletron Systems
currently offers the Fast Ethernet Interface Modules shown in Table 1-1.

Table 1-1 Fast Ethernet Interface Modules

Module Media Type Connector

FE-100TX

FE-100FX

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10/100BASE-TX UTP
(Unshielded T wisted Pair)

100BASE-FX
Multimode Fiber

RJ45

SC

BRIM-E100 Specifications

1.6 BRIM-E100 SPECIFICATIONS

This section describes the BRIM-E100 operating specifications.
Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any
time without notice.

Environmental Requirements

Operating T emperature: 5° to 40°C (41° to 104°F)
Storage T emperature: -30

°

to 90°C (-22° to 194°F)

Operating Humidity: 5% to 95% (non-condensing)

1.7 AGENCY APPROVALS

Safety

This unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No. 950,
and EN 60950.

EMI

This unit meets the EMI requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A, EN 55022
Class A, and VCCI Class I.

EMC

This unit meets the EMC requirements of EN 50082-1 including IEC
801-2 (ESD), IEC 801-3 (Radiated Susceptibility), and IEC 801-4
(EFT/B).

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

1.8 RELATED MANUALS

Use the following manuals to supplement the procedures, and other
technical data provided in this manual. This manual references procedures
in these manuals, as appropriate, but does not repeat them.

Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems
Cabletron Systems

EMM-E6 User’s Guide
ESXMIM Installation Guide
ESXMIM Local Management Guide
MicroMMAC User’s Guide
NBR-620/420/220 Installation Guide
NBR-620/420/220 Local Management Guide

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