Cabletron Systems T2015 Installation Manual

T2015 TOKEN-RING

NETWORK ADAPTER

INSTALLATION GUIDE

35 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 5005 Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505

P/N 9030354-03 March 1994

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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.

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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.

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

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

1.2 The Adapter Features ............................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 Connectivity ................................................................. 1-2

1.2.2 RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair Port.......................... 1-2

1.2.3 DB-9 Shielded Twisted Pair Port ............................... 1-2

1.2.4 LANVIEW LEDs.......................................................... 1-3

1.2.5 Software......................................................................... 1-3

1.2.6 Statistics......................................................................... 1-3

1.2.7 Related Manuals .......................................................... 1-4

CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Adapter Models ........................................................................ 2-1

2.2 Preparing the Adapters............................................................ 2-1

2.2.1 Unpacking the Adapter............................................... 2-1

2.2.2 Copying the Software.................................................. 2-2

2.3 Preparing the T2015 Adapter .................................................. 2-2

2.3.1 Setting the I/O Base Address..................................... 2-3

2.3.2 Setting the Clock Source Jumper............................... 2-6

2.4 Installing a Boot ROM.............................................................. 2-6

2.4.1 Boot ROM and Socket Alignment............................. 2-7

2.4.2 Boot ROM Address...................................................... 2-7

2.5 Installing the T2015 Adapter................................................... 2-8

2.6 LANVIEW LEDs....................................................................... 2-9

2.7 Loading Network Software....................................................2-11

2.8 Troubleshooting Checklist for Adapters.............................. 2-12

2.9 Software Check List................................................................ 2-12

2.9.1 Diagnostics.................................................................. 2-13

2.9.2 Software Tips .............................................................. 2-13

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 3 NETWORK CONNECTIONS

3.1 Connecting to an STP Cable.....................................................3-1

3.2 DB-9 Connector..........................................................................3-3

3.2.1 DB-9 Port Pinouts.........................................................3-3

3.2.2 RJ-45 Port.......................................................................3-4

3.2.3 RJ-45 Pinouts.................................................................3-4

3.2.4 Connecting to a UTP Cable.........................................3-5

3.3 Network Speciﬁcations.............................................................3-6

3.3.1 Cable Speciﬁcations .....................................................3-6

3.3.2 Cable Lengths ...............................................................3-7

3.4 Safety...........................................................................................3-8

3.5 Attenuation.................................................................................3-8

3.6 Impedance ..................................................................................3-9

3.7 Crosstalk .....................................................................................3-9

3.8 Noise............................................................................................3-9

INDEX

INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

This manual provides installation and reference information for the network adapters. The network adapters connect your PC to an IEEE 802.5, Token-Ring network using shielded twisted pair cable of types 1, 2, 6, 8, and 9, or unshielded voice-grade IBM type 3 twisted pair cable. The adapters incorporate Cabletron

Systems’ LANVIEW network activity, wire fault/attachment, and ring speed.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

LEDs. These diagnostic LEDs indicate

This manual is organized so that you can follow sequential chapters as you install an adapter. Read Chapter 1 ﬁrst to familiarize yourself with your adapter model’s capabilities. Then:

• Copy the software diskettes supplied with the adapter.

• Conﬁgure and install the adapters as outlined in Chapter 2.

• Connect the adapter to the network as outlined in Chapter 3.

• Install the network drivers required for your application as

outlined in the

Network Software Installation Guide

. Diagnostics for troubleshooting are supplied on the Cabletron software diskette(s), and are described in the Network Software Installation Manual.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, discusses the capabilities of the adapters.

Chapter 2,

Installation

adapters in your computer.

Chapter 3,

Making Network Connections

and requirements for connecting your adapters to the network.

, provides instructions for installing the

, provides instructions

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1.2 THE ADAPTER FEATURES

The following sections outline the features of the adapters.

1.2.1 Connectivity

The Cabletron Systems adapters connect your computer to an IEEE

802.5 Token-Ring network. The various adapter models incorporate both an unshielded (RJ-45 UTP) twisted pair port, and a DB-9 shielded twisted pair port. All port types provide access for

SNMP network management such as Cabletron’s SPECTRUM

, Remote LANVIEW®/Windows, or any SNMP-compliant management software.

1.2.2 RJ-45 Unshielded Twisted Pair Port

The adapter’s unshielded twisted pair port employs the RJ-45 eight-pin industry standard connector. The adapters do not require a media ﬁlter for attachment of a UTP lobe link. An unshielded twisted pair lobe cable can be connected directly to this port. The other end of this lobe cable must be connected to an IEEE 802.5 compliant Token-Ring device such as one of Cabletron’s TRMIM Token-Ring Media Interface Modules.

1.2.3 DB-9 Shielded Twisted Pair Port

The adapter’s shielded twisted pair port incorporates the industry standard DB-9 connector. A shielded pair lobe cable can be connected to the DB-9 port. The other end of the lobe cable must be connected to an IEEE 802.5 compliant Token-Ring device such as one of Cabletron’s TRMIM Token-Ring Media Interface Modules.

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INTRODUCTION

1.2.4 LANVIEW LEDs

Cabletron Systems’ adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ LANVIEW Status Monitoring and Diagnostic System. The LANVIEW LEDs help you diagnose problems, such as failure to establish a twisted pair link between the adapter and a device at the far end of the link. Individual LEDs advise you when the adapter is sending and receiving data packets, when wire faults occur in the lobe link, and the operating speed of histogen-Ring. A more detailed description of the functions of the individual LEDs appears in Chapter 2,

Installation

1.2.5 Software

Software drivers, related software, and diagnostics are supplied by Cabletron Systems on ﬂoppy diskettes shipped with the adapter. The drivers support a variety of network platforms. For network software installation instructions, refer to the Network Software Installation Guide that accompanies the software.

The diagnostic program provided with the adapter is user-friendly and menu-driven and does not require detailed instructions. With the diagnostic program you can check the adapter’s operation at various levels, through a series of tests. The diagnostic program detects where problems might be located in the operation of the adapter, or determines if a problem exists in the communication between the adapter and the computer.

1.2.6 Statistics

Statistics can be gathered from the adapter either from your computer, or from another workstation utilizing Cabletron Systems’ SPECTRUM, Remote LANVIEW/Windows, Remote LANVIEW for SunNet Manager

, or other SNMP-compliant network management software. Through this software, you can gather statistics on the adapter’s activity on the network. For further information on Local Statistics, refer to the

Software Installation Guide

Network

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1.2.7 Related Manuals

• Remote LANVIEW/Windows Station Software User’s Manual

• SPECTRUM documentation

• Network Software Installation Guide P/N 9030705

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