Nortel Networks 60-24T, 60-12T User Manual

Part No. 206378-A June 1999

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Installation and Reference for the BayStack 60-12T/60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs

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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice

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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.

EN 55 022 Statement

This is to certify that the Nortel Networks BayStack 60-12T and BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC, Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the application of EN 55 022 Class A (CISPR 22).

Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case, the user may be required to take appropriate measures.

EC Declaration of Conformity

This product conforms (or these products conform) to the provisions of Council Directive 89/336/EEC and 73/23/ EEC. The Declaration of Conformity is available on the Nortel Networks World Wide Web site at

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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

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Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement

This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs, the user may be required to take corrective actions.

Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Statement

Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations

This digital apparatus (BayStack 60-12T and BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs) do not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications

Cet appareil numérique (BayStack 60-12T and BayStack 60-24T 10/100 Ethernet Hubs) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications du Canada.

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Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise

1. Bitte lesen Sie diese Hinweise sorgfaltig durch.

2. Heben Sie diese Anleitung fur den spateren Gebrauch auf.

3. Vor jedem Reinigen ist das Gerat vom Stromnetz zu trennen. Verwenden Sie keine Flussigoder Aerosolreiniger. Am besten eignet sich ein angefeuchtetes Tuch zur Reinigung.

4. Die Netzanschlu Bsteckdose soll nahe dem Gerat angebracht und leicht zuganglich sein.

5. Das Gerat ist vor Feuchtigkeit zu schutzen.

6. Bei der Aufstellung des Gerates ist auf sicheren Stand zu achten. Ein Kippen oder Fallenkonnte Beschadigungen hervorrufen.

7. Die Beluftungsoffnungen dienen der Luftzirkulation, die das Gerat vor Uberhitzung schutzt. Sorgen Sie dafur, daB diese Offnungen nicht abgedeckt werden.

8. Beachten Sie beim AnschluB an das Stromnetz die AnschluBwerte.

9. Verlegen Sie die NetzanschluBleitung so, daB niemand daruber fallen kann. Es sollte auchnichts auf der Leitung abgestellt werden.

10. Alle Hinweise und Warnungen, die sich am Gerat befinden, sind zu beachten.

11. Wird das Gerat uber einen langeren Zeitraum nicht benutzt, sollten Sie es vom Stromnetztrennen. Somit wird im Falle einer Uberspannung eine Beschadigung vermieden.

12. Durch die Luftungsoffnungen durfen niemals Gegenstande oder Flussigkeiten in das Gerat gelangen. Dies konnte einen Brand bzw. elektrischen Schlag auslosen.

13. Offnen sie niemals das Gerat. Das Gerat darf aus Grunden der elektrischen Sicherheit nur von authorisiertem Servicepersonal geoffnet werden.

14. Wenn folgende Situationen auftreten ist das Gerat vom Stromnetz zu trennen und von einer qualifizierten Servicestelle zu uberprufen:

(a) Netzkabel oder Netzstecker sind beschadigt. (b) Flussigkeit ist in das Gerat eingedrungen. (c) Das Gerat war Feuchtigkeit ausgesetzt. (d) Wenn das Gerat nicht der Bedienungsanleitung entsprechend funktioniert oder Sie mit Hilfedieser Anleitung

keine Verbesserung erzielen.

(e) Das Gerat ist gefallen und/oder das Gehause ist beschadigt. (f) Wenn das Gerat deutliche Anzeichen eines Defektes aufweist.

7. Zum NetzanschluB dieses Gerates ist eine geprufte Leitung zu verwenden. Fur einen Nennstrom bis 6A und einem Gerategewicht groBer 3kg ist eine Leitung nicht leichter als H05VV-F, 3G, 0.75mm 2 einzusetzen. Der arbeitsplatzbezogene Schalldruckpegel nach DIN 45 635 Teil 1000 betragt 70dB(A) oder weniger.

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Preface

Before You Begin ............................................................................................................. xv

Hard-Copy Technical Manuals .........................................................................................xvi

How to Get Help ..............................................................................................................xvi

Chapter 1 Introduction

Product Features ............................................................................................................1-1

Product Description ........................................................................................................1-2

Autosense Capability ...............................................................................................1-2

Front Panel ...............................................................................................................1-2

LEDs .................................................................................................................. 1-4

Port Functions ...................................................................................................1-5

Port Partitioning ...........................................................................................1-5

MDI/MDI-X Modes .......................................................................................1-5

MDI/MDI-X Button .............................................................................................1-6

Rear Panel ...............................................................................................................1-6

Hardware and Environmental Requirements ..................................................................1-6

Chapter 2 Typical Applications

Mixed 10 Mb/s and 100 Mb/s Environment ....................................................................2-1

Basic Mixed Network ................................................................................................2-2

Expanded Mixed Network ........................................................................................2-3

Bridging .................................................................................................................... 2-4

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Chapter 3 Installation

Package Contents ..........................................................................................................3-1

Installing the Hub ............................................................................................................3-2

Mounting the Hub in a Standard 19” Equipment Rack .............................................3-2

Connecting the Hub To Other Devices ...........................................................................3-3

Cable Types and MDI/MDI-X Modes ........................................................................3-3

Connecting the Hub Through a RJ-45 Port ..............................................................3-4

Connecting the Hub Through the MDI Port ..............................................................3-5

Applying Power to the Hub .............................................................................................3-5

Verifying Port Status .................................................................................................3-6

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Verifying System Operations ....................................................................................4-1

Diagnosing Hub Indicators .......................................................................................4-2

Appendix A Technical Specifications

Appendix B Cable and Connector Information

Port Assignments .......................................................................................................... B-1

RJ-45 Ports .............................................................................................................B-1

MDI/MDI-X Ports .............................................................................................. B-1

RJ-45 Pin Assignments .................................................................................... B-1

Cable Assignments ........................................................................................................ B-2

Index

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Figures

Figure 1-1. BayStack 60-12T Front Panel ..................................................................1-3

Figure 1-2. BayStack 60-24T Front Panel ..................................................................1-3

Figure 1-3. BayStack 60-12T/60-24T Rear Panel ......................................................1-6

Figure 2-1. Example of a Basic Mixed Network .........................................................2-2

Figure 2-2. Example of an Expanded Mixed Network ................................................2-3

Figure 2-3. Daisy-Chained Hubs ................................................................................2-4

Figure 3-1. Rack Mounted Hubs ................................................................................3-2

Figure 3-2. Port Status LEDs .....................................................................................3-6

Figure B-1. RJ-45 Pin Assignments ........................................................................... B-1

Figure B-2. Cable Schematics ................................................................................... B-2

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