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Preparing to Install the Router 15
Mounting the Router in a Rack 18
Installing the Router on the Workbench 19
Connecting the Power Cable 19
Connecting the Router to the Console Terminal 19
Installing SICs and MIMs 20
Connecting the Router to the Ethernet 21
Connecting the Router to the WAN 22
Verifying the Installation 23
3BOOTINGAND CONFIGURINGTHE ROUTER
Connecting the Router to a Local Console Terminal 25
Connecting the Router to a Remote Console Terminal 25
Setting the Parameters of the Console Terminal 26
Powering on the Router 29
Startup Process 30
Configuration Fundamentals of the Router 30
Naming and Arranging Interfaces 32
4MAINTAININGTHE ROUTER
Introduction 33
5TROUBLESHOOTING
The Power LED is Off. 43
Nothing is Displayed on the Terminal after Power-On 43
Illegible Characters Display on the Terminal after Power-On 44
Repeated Reboot 44
Troubleshooting SICs and MIMs 44
Register Your Product 57
Purchase Value-Added Services 57
Troubleshoot Online 57
Access Software Downloads 57
Telephone Technical Support and Repair 58
Contact Us 58
Conventions3
ABOUT THIS GUIDE
This guide describes the 3Com® Router 5000 Family of routers and how to install
hardware, configure and boot software, and maintain software and hardware.
This guide also provides troubleshooting and support information for your router.
This guide is intended for the system or network administrator who is responsible
for configuring, using, and managing the routers. It asumes a working knowledge
of wide area network (WAN) operations and familiarity with communication
protocols that are used to interconnect WANs.
Always download the Release Notes for your product from the 3Com World Wide
Web site for the latest updates to product documentation:
http://www.3com.com
ConventionsTa bl e 1 and Tab l e 2 list conventions that are used throughout this guide.
Ta bl e 1 Notice Icons
IconNotice TypeDescription
Information noteInformation that describes
CautionInformation that alerts you
WarningInformation that alerts you
Ta bl e 2 Text Conventions
ConventionDescription
Screen displaysThis typeface represents information as it
appears on the screen.
important features or
instructions.
to potential loss of data or
potential damage to an
application, system, or
device.
to potential personal injury.
Keyboard key namesIf you must press two or more keys
Press Ctrl+Alt+Del The words “enter” and type”
simultaneously, the key names are linked
with a plus sign (+), for example:
4CHAPTER : ABOUT THIS GUIDE
Table 2 Text Conventions
ConventionDescription
Related
Documentation
When you see the word “enter” in this
guide, you must type something, and then
press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or
Enter when an instruction simply says
“type.”
Italics are used to:Emphasize a point.
Denote a new term at the place where it is
defined in the text.
From the Help menu, select Contents. Click OK.
Words in boldBoldface type is used to highlight command
Words in italics
Identify menu names, menu commands, and
software button names. Examples:
names in text. For example, “Use the
display user-interface command to...”
The following manuals offer additional information necessary for managing your
Router 5000:
command line interface (CLI) commands, that you require to manage the
Router 5000.
■ 3Com Router Configuration — Describes how to configure your Router 5000
using the supported protocols and CLI commands.
■ Release Notes — Contains the latest information about your product. If
information in this guide differs from information in the release notes, use the
information in the Release Notes.
These documents are available in Adobe Acrobat Reader Portable Document
Format (PDF) on the CD-ROM that acompanies your router or on the 3Com World
Wide Web site:
http://www.3com.com/
INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000
1
FAMILY
Routers in the 3Com Router 5000 Family support two types of interface modules:
■ Smart Interface Cards (SICs) — small WAN cards
■ Multifunctional Interface Modules (MIMs) — larger WAN cards
The routers can be flexibly configured by changing or extending SICs or MIMs, to
provide different functions. Your router provides slots for the following modules:
■ Router 5012 — 2 SICs and 1 MIM
■ Router 5232— 3 MIMs
■ Router 5642 — 4 MIMs
■ Router 5682 — 8 MIMs
Software features of the Router 5000 Family include:
■ WAN routing capability — Router 5000 Family routers provide full routing of IP
using RIP, OSPF, IPX or BGP-4. They also provide WAN support for
Relay, X.25, PPP, PPPoE, MP, E1, T1, HDLC/SDLC, Sync / Async, Ethernet
(broadband)
filtering, firewall, and support for VPN protocols, including IPSec with IKE, GRE
and L2TP
■ Powerful backup functionality — Router 5000 Family routers support interface
backup, link backup and route backup. The backup can be between a leased
line and a dialup line, between a leased line and a virtual link, or between
dialup lines. The Router 5000 Family supports mutual backup between such
networks as leased line, X.25, PSTN, ISDN, and Frame Relay.
■ Voice / Data Convergence — Router 5000 Family routers support QoS,
Multicast, 802.1q VLAN,
■ Resilience — Router 5000 Family routers support Virtual Router Redundancy
(VRRP),
multilink
■ E1/CE1/PRI and CT1/PRI compatibility — Router 5000 Family routers provide
CE1 (channelized E1) access, and the CE1 interface is compatible with the E1
interface. In addition, the ISDN PRI function can be implemented on the CE1
interface. CT1 (channelized T1) access is also provided and the CT1 interface is
compatible with the PRI interface. This compatibility allows one card to be used
for multiple purposes.
■ 5012High density ports — The Router 5682 supports a 28 2Mbps sync serial
port, which can connect to leased line, Frame Relay, and X.25 networks.
Backup Center (Configuration / Port), dial on demand routing, and
multi-links, load balancing and compression
6CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000 FAMILY
■ Fast Ethernet access — Router 5000 Family routers support 100 Mbps access to
the local Ethernet and flexible networking configuration.
Router 5000 Family
Software
Data SecurityThe Router 5000 Family routers provides data security through the following
Online UpgradesApplication and configuration software can be upgraded online with 512 KB Boot
Router 5000 Family
Hardware
The Router 5000 Family software operates in Synchronous Dynamic Random
Access Memory (SDRAM). Flash memory stores router program files and
configuration files. Boot ROM stores boot and initialization programs.
features:
■ Authentication protocols, such as Password Authentication Protocol (PAP),
Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol (CHAP), and Remote
Authentication Dial In User Service (RADIUS)
■ Firewall and packet filtering to prevent intrusions from external networks
■ Virtual Private Network (VPN) for example, GRE, L2TP; IP Security (IPSec); and
Internet Key Exchange (IKE) technologies, to guarantee the security of the
network in the Internet environment
■ Backup solutions based on backup center technology
ROM and 32MB Flash memory.
The Router 5000 Family routers share the following hardware features:
nFixed ports
nPower supply and protection ground
nLEDs
Fixed PortsThe Router 5000 Family routers provide the following fixed ports:
nConsole port
nAUX port
nEthernet port
Ta bl e 3 lists the attributes of the Router 5000 Family console port.
Ta bl e 3 Router 5000 Family Console Port Specifications
AttributeDescription
Connector typeRJ-45
Interface standardAsynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud rate9600 to 115200 bps
Default 9600 bpsServices supported
Connecting with character terminalConnecting with serial ports of the local PCs
and operating the terminal emulation
program on the PCs
Command line interface
Router 5000 Family Hardware7
Ta bl e 4 lists the attributes of the Router 5000 Family AUX port.
Ta bl e 4 Router 5000 Family AUX Port Specifications
AttributeDescription
Connector typeRJ-45
Interface standardAsynchronous EIA/TIA-232
Baud rate300 to 115.2 kbps
Services supportedModem dial-up
BackupOperating as the console port when the CON
fails
Protocols supportedPPP
SLIPMP
Ta bl e 5 lists the attributes of the Router 5000 Family Ethernet port.
Ta bl e 5 Router 5000 Family Ethernet Port Specifications
LEDsTable below describes the LEDs on the Router 5012
Ta bl e 6 lists specifications for the Router 5000 Family power supply and protection
ground.
Ta bl e 6 Router 5000 Family Power Supply and Protection Ground
ItemDescription
Power supply input Rated Voltage: 100-240V, a.c. 50/60Hz
Max. voltage 90-264V a.c.50/60Hz
Protection groundConnecting to ground through ground wire.
POWERON — The module (MIM or SIC) is operating
normally.
OFF — No module is installed in the current
slot or the MIM is not operating normally.
SYSTEMFlashing-unit is operating normally
OFF-power is Off
WANFlashing-data is being transmitted from local
WAN port
OFF-no data transmitted on WAN port
LANFlashing-Data is being transmitted on local
Ethernet port
OFF-no data is being transmitted on local
Ethernet port
8CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000 FAMILY
SLOT 1-3ON-The MIM the SIC is powered and
Ta bl e 7 describes the LEDs on the Router 5232, 5642, 5682 routers.
Ta bl e 7 Router 5232, 5642, 5682 LEDs
POWERON — The module (MIM or SIC) is operating
SYSTEM Flashing-unit is operating normally
READYON-Module found in particular slot
ACTIVEFlashing-Data is being transmitted by module
OFF — The module in the corresponding slot
is running abnormally or no module is
installed.
(not on Router 5012)Data transmission LED
Flashing green — Data is being transmitted by
the module in the corresponding slot.
SERIAL0 (Router 5012 only)
Fixed serial port LED — Shows the status of
data that is transmitting on the serial ports.
Flashing green — Data is being transmitted. ETHERNET0/LAN
Fixed Ethernet port LED — Shows the status of
data transmission on the fixed Ethernet port.
Flashing green — data is being transmitted.SYSTEM
Hardware system operating LED Flashing green — The system is operating
ON or OFF — The system is operating
abnormally.
System power LED ON — Power is on.
OFF — Power is off.
operating normally.
OFF-No module is installed in the current slot
or the module is not operating normally.
normally.
OFF — No module is installed in the current
slot or the MIM is not operating normally.
OFF-power is Off
OFF-No module found in particular slot
in corresponding slot
OFF-no data is being transmitted in
corresponding slot
ACTIVE
OFF — No data is being transmitted by the
module in the corresponding slot.
OFF — No data is being transmitted.
OFF — No data is being transmitted.
normally.
POWER
Router 5012 HardwareThe Router 5012 can function as a small-sized access router by connecting to a
leased line or Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) through asynchronous
serial ports.
The Router 5012 has four fixed ports and three slots.
Figure 1 illustrates the front of the Router 5012.
Figure 1 Front View of the Router 5012
Figure 2 illustrates the back of the Router 5012.
Figure 2 Back View of the Router 5012
Router 5012 Hardware9
3
2
System SpecificationsTa bl e 8 lists system specifications for the Router 5012
Ta bl e 8 System Specifications for the Router 5012
ItemDescription
Fixed ports 1 AUX port
1 Console port
1 LAN port
1 Console port1 Synchronous/ asynchronous serial port
1 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port Slots
1 Encryption Accelerator MIM2 SIC
ProcessorMPC8241 (200Mhz)
Boot ROM512 KB
SDRAM 128 MB
Flash memory32 MB
Power supply (external)Rated voltage: 100-240 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Maximum tolerance: 90-264 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz Input current: 1 to 0.5 A
Output voltage: 12 V d.c.Output current: 4 A
Max. power 40W
Dimensions (W x H x D)376.2 x 79.4 x 287.9 mm (15 x 3.2 x 11.3 in),
including feet pads
Weight2.5 kg (5.5 lbs)
Operating relative temperature0 to 400 C
Operating humidity5% to 85% (non-condensing)
1
Fixed Serial PortIn addition to the fixed ports described in “Router 5000 Family Hardware”, the
Router 5012 provides a fixed synchronous/asynchronous serial port.
10CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000 FAMILY
Ta bl e 9 lists the attributes of the Router 5012 synchronous/asynchronous serial
port.
Ta bl e 9 Synchronous/Asynchronous Serial Port Specifications
DescriptionAttributeSynchronousAsynchronous
Connector typeDB-50
Interface
standard and
operating mode
Minimum baud
rate (bps)
Maximum baud
rate (bps)
Services
supported
Protocols
supported
V.24V.35EIA/TIA-232
DTE, DCEDTEDCE
120012001200300
64 k 2.048 M2.048 M115.2 k
Leased line backup
Terminal Access
Point-to-Point
Protocol (PPP)
Multilink PPP (MP)
Link Access
Procedure,
Balanced (LAPB)
High-Level Data
Link Control
(HDLC)
Synchronous Data
Link Control
(SDLC)
X.25 (ITU-T X
series
Recommendation)
Frame Relay
Modem dial-up
Backup
Dumb terminal
access
PPP
Serial Line
Internet Protocol
(SLIP)
MP
Router 5232 HardwareThe Router 5232 has four fixed ports and three slots.
Figure 3 illustrates the front panel of the Router 5232.
Figure 3 Front Panel of the Router 5232
1 2 3 LAN
Figure 4 illustrates the back panel of the Router 5232.
Figure 4 Back Panel of the Router 5232 with MIMs installed
Router 5642 Hardware11
System SpecificationsTa bl e 10 lists the systems specifications for the Router 5232.
Ta bl e 10 System Specifications for the Router 5232
ItemRouter 5232 specifications
Fixed ports1 AUX port
1 CONSOLE port
2 LAN port
Slots3 (MIM)
ProcessorMPC 8245 300 MHz (AC power supply)
NVRAM128 KB
Boot ROM512 KB
SDRAM256 MB
Flash32 MB
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight 8kg (17.64 lbs)
Input voltageRated voltage: 100-240 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Max. power 80 W
Operating temperature 0 to 40O C
Operating humidity5 to 85% (non-condensing)
442 x 44.4 x 413 mm (17.5 x 1.8 x 16.25 in)
excluding rubber feet
Maximum tolerance: 90-264 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Router 5642 HardwareThe Router 5642 has two fixed ports and four slots.
Figure 5 illustrates the front panel of the Router 5642.
Figure 5 Front Panel of the Router 5642
Figure 6 illustrates the back panel of the Router 5642 with MIM cards installed.
Figure 6 Back Panel of the Router 5642
System SpecificationsTa bl e 11 lists system specifications for the Router 5642.
Ta bl e 11 System Specifications for the Router 5642
ItemRouter 5642 specifications
Fixed ports1 AUX port
1 CONSOLE port
Slots4 (MIM)
Processor MPC 8245 300 MHz
NVRAM128 KB
12CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000 FAMILY
Table 11 System Specifications for the Router 5642 (continued)
ItemRouter 5642 specifications
Fixed ports1 AUX port
Boot ROM512 KB
SDRAM256 MB
Flash 32 MB
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight8 kg (17.64 lbs)
Input voltageRated voltage: 100-240 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Max. power 80 W
Operating temperature0 to 40O C
Operating humidity5 to 85% (non-condensing)
1 CONSOLE port
442 x 44.4 x 413 mm (17.5 x 1.8 x 16.25 in)
excluding rubber feet
Maximum tolerance: 90-264 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Router 5682 HardwareThe Router 5682 has two fixed ports and eight slots.
Figure 7 illustrates the front panel of the Router 5682.
Figure 7 Front Panel of the Router 5682
Figure 8 illustrates the back panel of the Router 5682 with MIM cards installed.
Figure 8 Back Panel of the Router 5682
System SpecificationsTa bl e 12 lists system specifications for the Router R5682.
Ta bl e 12 System Specifications for the Router 5682
ItemRouter 5682 specifications
Fixed ports 1 AUX port
1 console port
Slots8 (MIM)
ProcessorMPC 8245 300 MHz (AC power supply and
DC power supply)
NVRAM128 KB
Boot ROM512 KB
Router 5682 Hardware13
Table 12 System Specifications for the Router 5682
ItemRouter 5682 specifications
Fixed ports 1 AUX port
1 console port
SDRAM256 MB
Flash32 MB
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Weight 14 kg (30.86 lbs)
Input voltageRated voltage: 100-240 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
Max. power 120 W
Operating temperature0 to 40O C
Operating humidity5 to 85% (non-condensing)
442 x 91.2 x 413 mm (17.5 x 3.6 x 16.25 in)
excluding rubber feet
Maximum tolerance: 90-264 V a.c.; 50/60 Hz
14CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCINGTHE ROUTER 5000 FAMILY
2
INSTALLINGTHE ROUTER
There are several ways you can install your router:
■ On a vertical surface
■ In a rack
■ On a workbench
The following sections describe how to prepare and install your router:
■ Preparing to Install the Router
■ Mounting the Router in a Rack
■ Installing the Router on the Workbench
■ Connecting the Power Cable
■ Connecting the Router to the Console Terminal
■ Installing SICs and MIMs
Preparing to Install
the Router
Safety WarningsBefore installing your router, consider the following safety guidelines:
■ Connecting the Router to the Ethernet
■ Connecting the Router to the WAN
■ Verifying the Installation
This section provides guidelines for preparing your site and router for installation.
■ Switch off the power supply before connecting the cables.
■ Keep the router away from heat sources.
■ To ensure normal heat dissipation, do not stack routers.
■ Do not keep a router in a damp place, and prevent liquid from getting into the
router.
■ Ensure that the neutral point of the power is grounded properly, to avoid
personal injury.
■ Ensure that the power is off before plugging or unplugging the interface cards,
modules and cables of the router.
■ Before removing the chassis, disconnect all the power cords and external
cables.
■ To avoid damage to the router, connect all the cables correctly. Never connect
telephone cables (including the ISDN lines) to the console or AUX port.
16CHAPTER 2: INSTALLINGTHE ROUTER
■ During the installation, wear an Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) preventive wrist
3Com recommends that you use an uninterrupted power supply (UPS) with your
router.
strap and ESD-preventive gloves.
General Site
Requirements
The environment of the installation site influences the performance and lifetime of
the router. The installation site for your router should meet the following
requirements for temperature and humidity, dust, gases, static electricity, and
electromagnetic discharge.
Temperature and Humidity
To ensure normal operation and to prolong the operational lifetime of the router,
the temperature and humidity of the equipment room must be within controlled
limits. The requirements for the temperature and humidity of the router
installation site are listed below.
Ta bl e 13 Temperature and Humidity Requirements
TemperatureRelative humidity
00 to 400C (320 to 1040F)5% to 85%
Dust
Dust is harmful to the safe operation of the router. The specifications for the dust
content and diameter of the granule within the equipment room are listed below.
Ta bl e 14 Specification for Dust Content
Maximum
diameter (µ m)
Maximum
density (the
number of
granules per
cubic meter)
0.5135
1.4 x 10
7
7 x 10
5
2.4 x 10
5
1.3 x 10
5
Gases
The equipment room of the router must meet strict requirements for the content
of salt, acid and sulfide. The specific limitation values of these harmful gases are
given below.
Ta bl e 15 Harmful Gas Limitation Values in Equipment Room
GasAverage (mg/m3)Maximum (mg/m3)
SO
2
H2S0.0060.03
NO
2
NH
3
Cl
2
0.21.5
0.040.15
0.050.15
0.010.3
Static Electricity
To prevent damage caused by the static electricity, ensure that:
■ The equipment is grounded
Preparing to Install the Router17
■ The equipment room is dust-proof
■ Adequate temperature and humidity conditions prevail
■ The operator wears the ESD-preventive wrist strap, ESD-preventive gloves and
ESD-preventive clothes while handling the circuit board.
■ The dismantled circuit board is placed upward on the ESD preventive
workbench, or put into an ESD preventive bag.
■ You avoid direct contact with the elements of the circuit board.
Electromagnetic Discharge
To prevent damage by electromagnetic discharge, do the following:
■ Take effective measures against electrical interference for the power supply
system.
■ Separate the working ground of the router from the grounding device of the
power equipment, or thunder proof grounding.
■ Keep the router away from wireless launchers, radar launchers and other high
frequency and high current equipment.
■ Adopt electromagnetic shielding if necessary.
Lightning Damage
To minimize the risk of lightning damage do the following:
■ Install a lightning arrester on the input end of a telephone cable, ISDN line or
T1/E1 line.
■ Ensure that the PGND wire of the chassis is well grounded
■ Ensure that the neutral point of the socket of AC power supply is well
grounded
■ Install a lightning arrester at the input end of the power supply
Workbench
Requirements
Whether you install the router in a rack or place it directly on the workbench, it is
necessary to ensure that:
■ Airflow is not restricted around the router.
■ The cabinet and workbench are strong enough to support the weight of the
router and other installation accessories.
■ The cabinet and workbench are well grounded.
Installation ChecklistAfter you verify that the installation conditions comply with these requirements,
open the packing case of the router and check the contents against the your order
contract. Contact your Service representative if you find any discrepancies.
To install your router, you will need:
■ To ol s
nPhillips screwdriver
nFlat-head screwdriver
nESD-preventive wrist strap and ESD-preventive gloves
nFlat-blade screws (used in wall mounting)
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