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TRMIM-44A
Installation Manual
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Cabletron Systems TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-42A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-44A Installation Manual

TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A,
The Complete Networking Solution™
TRMIM-42A & TRMIM-44A
93 SERIES
ACTIVE TOKEN RING
MEDIA INTERFACE MODULES
INSTALLATION GUIDE
NOTICE
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 NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
© Copyright Mar 1993 by: Cabletron Systems Inc. P.O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505
All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America
Order Number: 9030420-01 March 93
TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A, TRMIM-44A, Remote LANVIEW, TRRMIM-A, TRMIM-2A, TRRMIM-4A, TRMM MMAC
LANVIEW
IBM
Corporation.
are trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
is a registered trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc.
is a registered trademark of International Business Machines
Printed on Recycled Paper
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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:
Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.2 The Active Concentrator Modules ............................................ 1-2
1.4 Recommended Reading .............................................................. 1-7
1.5 Getting Help ................................................................................. 1-7
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS
2.1 Network Requirements............................................................... 2-1
2.1.1 Cable Specifications........................................................... 2-1
2.1.2 Cabling Recommendations .............................................. 2-6
2.3 Operating Specifications ............................................................. 2-8
2.3.1 Connector Types................................................................ 2-8
2.3.2 Ring Speed........................................................................ 2-10
2.3.3 Ring Order........................................................................ 2-10
2.3.4 LANVIEW LEDs.............................................................. 2-10
2.3.5 General Specifications..................................................... 2-12
CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE CONCENTRATOR MODULE
3.4 Connecting Lobe Cabling............................................................ 3-4
3.5 Finishing the Installation ............................................................ 3-8
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CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
4.2 Using LANVIEW..........................................................................4-2
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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the
Modules Installation Guide
93 Series Active Token Ring Media Interface
. This manual serves as a reference for installing and troubleshooting Cabletron Systems TRMIM-22A™, TRMIM-24A™, TRMIM-42A™, and TRMIM-44A™.
The TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A, and TRMIM-44A comprise a family of
Active
Token Ring Concentrator modules. The TRMIM-22A and TRMIM-24A provide 12 and 24 active trunk coupling unit (TCU) ports, respectively, that support voice grade unshielded twisted pair (UTP) 100 ohm cabling. The TRMIM-42A and TRMIM-44A have 12 and 24 active TCU ports, respectively, supporting IBM® type 1, 2, 6, and 9 shielded twisted pair (STP) 150 ohm cabling.
Both UTP concentrator modules and both STP concentrator modules are equipped with RJ-45 modular connectors. The concentrator module RJ-45 connectors provide for connection of the cabling shield. All four concentrator modules are designed for installation in any Cabletron Systems Multi Media Access Center (MMAC™) equipped with a Flexible Network Bus (FNB™). All four concentrator modules are IEEE 802.5 compliant and compatible with IBM™ products.
Note:
The term
Concentrator Module
when describing features and functions that are common to the TRMIM­22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A, and TRMIM-44A. The terms TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A, and TRMIM-44A are used when it is necessary to describe features that are unique to any device.
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL
Prior to installing and operating your concentrator module, read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its
is used throughout this manual
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INTRODUCTION
contents and to gain an understanding of the features of the concentrator module.
Chapter 1,
Introduction
, describes how to use this document, provides an overview of the features and capabilities of each concentrator module, and concludes with a list of related manuals.
Chapter 2,
Installation Requirements/Specifications
, lists the network requirements that must be met before you begin installing your concentrator module. Detailed specifications for each of the concentrator modules is also provided.
Chapter 3,
Installing the Concentrator Module
, contains instructions for installing a concentrator module into the MMAC, and attaching token ring station cabling.
Chapter 4,
Testing and Troubleshooting
, describes checks that you can perform if you encounter problems after installing a concentrator module. Instructions for using LANVIEW®, Cabletron Systems built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system, are also included.
1.2 THE ACTIVE CONCENTRATOR MODULES
The TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A, and TRMIM-44A, shown in Figure 1-1, can be installed as a free standing token ring network or to provide UTP or STP connectivity to an existing token ring network. All four concentrator modules are designed for installation into a Cabletron Systems MMAC. Since they do not have externally accessible Ring-In and Ring-Out ports, they are considered concentrator modules
. (A concentrator in token ring applications is defined as a device with multiple TCU ports bounded by externally accessible Ring-In and Ring-Out ports.)
All four concentrator modules are designed for installation into a Cabletron Systems MMAC, where they can be used to create an independent 12 or 24 port ring or to expand an existing token ring
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INTRODUCTION
network. When any concentrator module is used within an MMAC, the concentrator module is connected via the Flexible Network Bus (FNB) to other token ring MIMs, repeaters, or bridges.
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ACTIVE UTP TOKEN RING
Figure 1-1 The TRMIM-22A, TRMIM-24A, TRMIM-42A,
and TRMIM-44A Token Ring Concentrator Modules
ACTIVE UTP
TOKEN RING
ACTIVE STP TOKEN RING
ACTIVE STP
TOKEN RING
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INTRODUCTION
Features of the concentrator module include:
Number of Connections
• TRMIM-22A 12 - Unshielded RJ-45 ports
• TRMIM-42A 12 - Shielded RJ-45 ports
• TRMIM-24A 24 - Unshielded RJ-45 ports
• TRMIM-44A 24 - Shielded RJ-45 ports
Multiple concentrator modules can be installed into an MMAC to increase the number of UTP/STP ports available on a token ring network.
Distance and Cable Type
The
active
signal permitting UTP lobe cable lengths of up to STP lobe cable lengths up to
TCU ports regenerate, reshape and filter the incoming
200 meters
100 meters
at 16 Mbit/s ring speed.
and
The UTP concentrator modules support voice grade Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP), categories 3, 4 and 5 cabling. The STP concentrator modules support IBM type 1, 2, 6, and 9 STP cabling. Detailed specifications for supported cable types and lengths are listed in Chapter 2,
Cable Signal Polarity
Installation Requirements/Specifications.
Differential Manchester encoding is utilized for each of the concentrator module TCU ports. This permits passing data regardless of receive link polarity.
Note:
If a reversed polarity condition is discovered, the segment should be removed from the network and wired correctly (according to the connector wiring shown in
Specifications
Chapter 2, Installation Requirements /
). This will avoid the potential for future compatibility
problems.
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Speed Fault Protection
PEN
LED flashes indicating the port with the speed fault is
bypassed.
Multiple Concentrator Modules
Several concentrator modules can be installed into a single MMAC and configured as independent rings or linked together into a single ring network thru the FNB. Configuration guidelines can be found in Chapter 3, Installing the Concentrator Module.
Multiple MMACs in a Ring Network
Several MMACs can be connected into the same ring network by installing token ring concentrators (TRMIM-10R/20R with externally accessible Ring-In/Ring-Out ports) or token ring repeaters (TRRMIM-A/2A/4A). The choice between using concentrators or repeaters depends on specific network configurations. Refer to Cabletron Systems
Installation Guide
or
TRRMIM-A/2A/4A Installation Guide
TRMIM-10R/20R
for more information on the use of these products or contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support.
A variety of network management tools can be used to control and monitor TRMIMs, including Cabletron Systems Local Management, Remote LANVIEW/Windows™, and SPECTRUM™.
Multi-Ring Out Capability
With this feature any port of the concentrator module may be set as a ring-out port through the MMAC management module. In this configuration a stand-alone passive concentrator (such as an IBM
8228) may be added to the ring as shown in Figure 1-2. This allows
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for a star-wired network with the MMAC at the center. Consult the
Token Ring Local Management for the TRMM, and TRMBM-S
manual for information on configuring this port.
TRMIM-22A
ACTIVE UTP TOKEN RING
TRMIM-24A
IBM 8228
Ring In Port
Figure 1-2 Using a TRMIM port as a Ring-Out Port
LANVIEW LEDs
Several LEDs, on the front panel of the concentrator module, are used to indicate the ring speed, presence of a hardware error, status, and management statistics for each of the TCU ports. LANVIEW is an effective tool to help you quickly diagnose your physical layer network problems.
1.3 RELATED MANUALS
The manuals listed below should be used to supplement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual. The procedures in them will be referenced, where appropriate, but will not be repeated.
Cabletron Systems
MultiMedia Access Center Overview and Set
Up Guide
Cabletron Systems
TRRMIM-A, TRRMIM-2A & TRRMIM-4A
Token Ring Repeaters Installation Guide
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