Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 User Manual

BRIM-T6

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.

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are trademarks of Cabletron

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:

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

Changes or modiﬁcations made to this device which are not expressly

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 Technology 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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NOTICE

IMPORTANT:

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Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.

CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE

1. LICENSE. this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

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You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in

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LIABILITY

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CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABLITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MA TERIALS, AND ANY A CCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

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UENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL

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52.227-7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the

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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1

1.2 INTRODUCING THE BRIM-T6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2

1.3 BRIM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4

1.5 GETTING HELP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 UNPACKING THE BRIM-T6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.2 INSTALLING THE BRIM-T6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1

2.2.1 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2

2.2.2 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone Device. .2-4

2.3 CONFIGURING THE BRIM-T6 RING SPEED. . . . . . . . . .2-4

2.4 CONFIGURING AND INSTALLING TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2.4.1 Conﬁguring TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6

2.4.2 Installing TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8

CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK

3.1 CONNECTING STP SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1

3.2 CONNECTING UTP SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

3.3 CONNECTING FIBER OPTIC SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .3-2

CHAPTER 4 MONITORING AND TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 LANVIEW LEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

4.1.1 Describing BRIM-T6 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1

4.2 CHECKING THE CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3

APPENDIX A TPIM SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 TWISTED PAIR TPIM PINOUTS: STATION MODE. . . . . .A-1

A.2 FIBER OPTIC TPIM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

CONTENTS

APPENDIX B MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS AND

REQUIREMENTS

B.1 FIBER OPTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

B.2 SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (STP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

B.3 UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the BRIM-T6 features, installation instructions, and operating procedures. It is intended for all users of the BRIM-T6.

BRIM-T6 USER’S GUIDE

. This manual describes

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

If you are unfamiliar with Cabletron Systems’ networking products, please read this manual completely to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-T6. Also, you should have a general knowledge of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) data communications networks and their physical layer components before operating the BRIM-T6.

This manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1,

discusses BRIM-T6 features, capabilities, and speciﬁcations. It also describes how to get technical help and lists related documentation.

Chapter 2, BRIM-T6 and Token Ring Port Interface Modules (TPIMs).

Chapter 3, physical link to a Local Area Network (LAN) by connecting standard network cable segments to the BRIM-T6.

Introduction

Installation

Connecting to the Network

, outlines the contents of this manual and

, describes how to conﬁgure and install the

, describes how to establish the

Chapter 4, LANVIEW LEDs diagnostic system to monitor the BRIM-T6’s operational status. It also describes procedures for resolving problems encountered establishing a link to a network via the BRIM-T6 interface.

Appendix A, Systems’ series of attachable TPIMs.

Appendix B, media.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting

TPIM Speciﬁcations

Media Speciﬁcations

, describes speciﬁcations for Cabletron

, describes speciﬁcations for network

, describes how to use the

1-1

INTRODUCTION

1.2 INTRODUCING THE BRIM-T6

The BRIM-T6 (see Figure 1-1) is a SNMP-manageable daughterboard that provides a bridging and routing interface for a variety of Cabletron Systems’ Intel i960-based intelligent Token Ring and Ethernet host devices (for example, the MicroMMAC-T concentrator and the EMM-E6 management module).

BRIM T6

16Mb XMT

STB RCV

Figure 1-1. BRIM-T6

NOTE

: Contact your Cabletron Repr esentative for up-to-date information

about products that support the BRIM-T6.

Media Flexibility

Used in conjunction with Cabletron Systems’ series of hot swappable TPIMs, the BRIM-T6 can be conﬁgured for connection to all standard network media. See Section 2.4 for instructions on how to conﬁgure and install TPIMs. Table 1-1 lists TPIMs and their corresponding media and connector types.

Table 1-1. TPIMs and Corresponding Media

TPIM Corresponding Media Connector

TPIM-T1 TPIM-T2 TPIM-T4 TPIM-F2 TPIM-F3

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Shielded T wisted Pair DB9 Unshielded T wisted Pair RJ45 Shielded T wisted Pair RJ45 Multimode Fiber Optic ST Single-mode Fiber Optic ST

INTRODUCTION

Jumper Selectable Ring Speed

The BRIM-T6 has a ring speed selection jumper on its component board that you can use to select operating ring speeds of either 4 or 16 megabits per second (4 or 16 Mbps). See Section 2.3 for instructions on setting the ring speed for the BRIM-T6.

Bridge/Routing Protocols

The BRIM-T6 provides Source Routing Transparent (SRT) bridging between any of the channels or ports in its host MIM or hub and the Token Ring. BRIM-T6 routing is determined by the routing protocols supported by the ﬁrmware of the host device.

Spanning Tree Algorithm (STA) Compliance

The BRIM-T6 operates in compliance with the functional speciﬁcations of the 802.1d STA, which is included in the ﬁrmware of the host device in which the BRIM-T6 is installed. The STA is used to manage primary and backup bridges and to maintain the reliability of the multi-bridged internetwork by detecting and preventing potential data loops.

BRIM-T6 Management

The host device in which the BRIM-T6 is installed provides Local Management (LM) applications for administering BRIM-T6 bridge/routing functions. The operation of the BRIM-T6 can also be managed by remote SNMP applications such as Remote LANVIEW and SPECTRUM. See the documentation included with the host device or remote management application for information on how to administer bridge/routing functions.

LANVIEW LEDs

The LANVIEW LEDs on the front panel of the BRIM-T6, together with the LED on an installed TPIM, provide an at-a-glance means of monitoring the operational status of the BRIM-T6. LEDs indicate, for example, network connection status, data transmission activity, and ring speed operation. See Chapter 4 for more information about LEDs.

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INTRODUCTION

1.3 BRIM SPECIFICATIONS

Environment

Storage temperature: - 30° to 90° C Operating temperature: 5

to 40°C

Operating humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Safety

This unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950 (without D3 deviations), CSA C22.2 No. 950, and EN60950.

EMI

This unit meets the EMI requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A, EN55022 Class A and VCCI Class I.

EMC

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

NOTE

: It is the network system vendor’s responsibility to ensure that the total network system, including the BRIM-T6, meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions.

1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION

The following documents provide supplementary information related to the procedures and technical data in this manual.

Cabletron Documentation

Cabletron Systems’

EMM-E6 User’s Guide

Cabletron Systems’ MicroMMAC-E/MicroMMAC-T User’s Guides Cabletron Systems’ Cabletron Systems’ Cabletron Systems’

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ESXMIM User’s Guide Router Services Manuals Guide to Local Area Networking

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