Vanguard Managed Solutions 6500 PLUS User Manual

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Vanguard 6500

PLUS

Installation Manual

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Writer: Bob Nichols Publication Specialist: Denise Skinner Illustrator: Tim Kinch

Manual is current for Release 5.2 of VanguardMS’sOperating Network Software.

To comment on this manual, please send e-mail to LGEN031@vanguardms.com

Part No. T0002, Rev C Publication Code: KP First Printing: April 1996

About This Manual

Chapter 1. About the 6500

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Software Features ......................................................................................... 1-2

Hardware ...................................................................................................... 1-3

Enclosures and Backplanes ...................................................................... 1-4

6500PLUS Processor Cards ..................................................................... 1-6

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6500

Auxiliary Processor Cards ....................................................... 1-10

6500PLUS Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards ................................ 1-11

6500PLUS Network Storage Option Card ............................................... 1-13

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6500

Token Ring Interface Module Option ..................................... 1-15

6500PLUS Integral DSU .......................................................................... 1-17

Chapter 2. Installation

Installing Standalone Units ........................................................................... 2-20

Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone Enclosures ............................. 2-22

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures ...................................................... 2-28

Multiprocessor Nodes .............................................................................. 2-29

Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor Node ............................ 2-30

Adding a Secondary 6500

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Processor with FLASH .......................... 2-32

Installing/Replacing Processor Cards ...................................................... 2-35

Requirements for Installing a TRIM Card ............................................... 2-36

Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card .................................................. 2-45

Removing/Replacing TRIM Cards .......................................................... 2-48

Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression ............................... 2-49

Starting Up the Node .................................................................................... 2-53

Replacing Processor Card Components ....................................................... 2-54

Replacing DIMs ....................................................................................... 2-55

Installing SIMMs ..................................................................................... 2-59

Replacing FLASH Modules ..................................................................... 2-61

Replacing ID Modules ............................................................................. 2-63

Replacing PROM Chips ........................................................................... 2-64

Replacing the CMEM Chip ...................................................................... 2-65

DSU DIM Installation .................................................................................. 2-66

Configuring the 6500

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for DSU Operation ........................................ 2-68

DSU Input and Output Signaling ............................................................. 2-69

Troubleshooting DSU DIM Installation ................................................... 2-71

DSU DIM FCC Information .................................................................... 2-72

Power-Up Verification .................................................................................. 2-74

Setting Node to Default Configuration ......................................................... 2-76

Contents (continued)

Chapter 2 Installation (Continued)

Installing Software Options .......................................................................... 2-77

Accessing Node Serial Number from Node Statistics ............................. 2-78

Enabling A Software Access Key ............................................................ 2-80

Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network ....................... 2-81

Enhanced LAN Option ............................................................................. 2-82

Appendix A. Cables

Appendix B. Specifications

Index

Overview

About This Manual

Introduction This manual describes features, hardware, specifications, and applications for the

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6500

Note

For information on operating system software and configuration, see the Vanguard Basics Manual.

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Audience This manual is intended for operators of the 6500

How To Use This

The following table describes the contents of this manual.

Manual

This Chapter... Describes:

Chapter 1 6500

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hardware and software features, and FCC

and telephone company procedures and requirements.

Chapter 2 Installing the hardware on the 6500

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, powerup and

verification, and installation of software options.

Appendix A Cable pinouts for Ethernet and Token Ring.

Appendix B Product specifications.

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Downloading Software

For operating software download procedures, refer to 6500 Procedures.

Downloading

About This Manual (continued)

Special Notices The following notices emphasize certain information in the manual. Each serves a

special purpose and is displayed in the format shown:

Note

Note is used to emphasize any significant information.

Caution

Caution provides you with information that, if not followed, can result in damage to software, hardware, or data.

Mise en garde

Une mise en garde vous fournit des informations qui, si elles ne sont pas observées, peuvent se traduire par des dommages pour le logiciel, le matériel ou les données.

Vorsicht

Ein Vorsichtshinweis macht Sie darauf aufmerksam, daß Nichtbefolgung zu Software-, Hardware- oder Datenschäden führen kann.

Software Revision Level

Warning

Warning is the most serious notice, indicating that you can be physically hurt.

Avertissement

Un avertissement constitue le message le plus sérieux, indiquant que vous pouvez subir des blessures corporelles.

Warnung

Eine Warnung ist der ernsthafteste Hinweis auf Körperverletzungsgefahr.

This manual describes Release 5.2 of the Operating Network Software.

Overview

Chapter 1

About the 6500

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Introduction The 6500

or over public data networks. A 6500 terminal port speeds of up to 38.4 kbps and network port speeds of up to 384 kbps.

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is a family of networking devices that can operate in private networks

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node can have from 6 to 54 ports, with

About the 6500

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1-1

Software Features

Introduction You can configure, administer, and troubleshoot a 6500

remote terminal acting as a control terminal. The terminal calls into the node's Control Terminal Port (CTP), a software module that acts as the logical control terminal port.

In addition, configurations can be saved and restored when a PC (with Kermit protocol) is used as the local or remote control terminal.

Features and Protocols

For a list of features and protocols supported by the 6500 Release Notice that came with the operating software.

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node from a local or

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refer to the Software

1-2 About the 6500

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Hardware

Introduction A 6500

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node consists of at least one processor card, one or more optional support cards, and, optionally, a TRIM card. A node can be contained in a standalone enclosure, which can support only a processor card, or in a Modulus nest enclosure, which can support one or more processor cards and several support cards.

Card Types The 6500

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•6500

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includes the following types of cards:

processor cards

• Auxiliary processor cards

• Asynchronous I/O (AIO) card

• Universal I/O (UIO) card

• Network storage option (NSO) card

• Token Ring Interface Module (TRIM) card

Processor Cards The 6500

be modified as required. The 6500

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processor cards provide the basic functions of a 6500

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processor cards are necessary to run 6500

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node and can

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Release 3.10 and greater software.

Support Cards The AIO, UIO, and NSO cards work with the processor cards to provide additional

ports and data storage.

TRIM Card The TRIM card provides access to Token Ring local area networks and supports

IBM/IEEE 802.5-compatible LANs.

The 6500

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does not have a dedicated control terminal port. Instead, any asynchronous PAD port can become a control terminal port when an attached terminal calls the node's control terminal facility and the proper password is entered. For more details, refer to the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106).

About the 6500

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1-3

Hardware

Enclosures and Backplanes

Introduction The two types of enclosures for the 6500

• Standalone

• Modulus

Standalone Enclosure

A standalone enclosure (Figure 1-1) holds just one card, which must be a processor card. A standalone unit supports up to six X.25 or terminal ports depending on the type of processor card installed.

Figure 1-1. 6500

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Standalone Enclosure

Modulus Enclosure The Modulus enclosure provides a 6500

processor cards and several support cards, such as auxiliary processor cards, I/O cards, or NSO cards (Figure 1-2).

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are:

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node with space for one or more

Figure 1-2. Modulus 21 Enclosure

1-4 About the 6500

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Hardware

Supports Other VanguardMS Products

Types of Modulus Enclosures

A Modulus enclosure contains plug-in card versions of VanguardMS products, including Network Access Products, providing common housing and power to multiple products. A single Modulus enclosure can include, for example, 35xx DSU/ CSUs, 326x dial modems, or 33xx leased-line modems in addition to 65xx nodes.

There are four types of Modulus enclosures. The Modulus 8 and Modulus 18 enclosures are older models; the Modulus 9 and Modulus 21 enclosures are newer models that are based on the Modulus 8/18 enclosures.

Modulus 8

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Modulus 8 has 8 slots, holds four 6500

product cards, and supports up to 24

ports. It is designed to be a desktop unit.

Modulus 18

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Modulus 18 has 18 slots, holds eight 6500

product cards, and supports up to 48

ports. It is designed to be installed in an industry-standard 19-inch rack.

Modulus 9

Modulus 9 has 9 slots, holds four 6500

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product cards, and supports up to 24

ports. It is designed as a desktop unit.

Modulus 21

Modulus 21 has 21 slots, holds nine 6500

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product cards, and supports up to 54

ports. It is designed to be installed in an industry-standard 19-inch rack.

Note

Two processor cards are needed to support 54 ports.

Backplanes To accommodate the variety of products that you can install in Modulus enclosures,

VanguardMS has a line of product-specific backplanes to carry the signal and data flow between the cards and the external environment and to provide cable connections to the product card. Backplanes connect to the 6500

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cards on the inside of the enclosure. Both the Modulus 8/18 and the Modulus 9/21 enclosures have 25-pin DB25 connectors on the outside. (Older versions of Modulus 9/21 enclosures/backplanes have 26-pin DB26 connectors).

You can mount more than one backplane in a Modulus 8/18 and Modulus 9/21 enclosure to form independent nodes, but signals between backplanes cannot be physically bridged. In other words, you cannot bridge two 24-port backplanes to form a single backplane.

For general information on setting up Modulus 8/18 enclosures and inserting

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6500

cards into the enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation

Guide (Product Code 80300). For Modulus 9/21 enclosures, see the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide (Part No. 09564, Rev B).

About the 6500

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1-5

Hardware

6500

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Processor Cards

Introduction The 6500

node. There are three types of processor cards:

•6505

•6507

•6525

Description 6500

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in sockets U79 and U80. The processor card cannot operate without SIMMs.

Each processor card has six ports. You can password protect all ports on the

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6505 also configure processor cards from a locally or remotely connected terminal.

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6505 Asynchronous Access Server

The 6505 is based on the 6505

• Use only one 6505

• Increase the maximum number of ports to 24 by adding up to three asynchronous I/O (AIO) cards.

• Have only two network ports per node; these must be Ports 1 and 2 of the processor card.

• Have a maximum number of 23 DTE ports per node.

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processor card provides the main processing power in a 6500

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Asynchronous Access Server

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Multifunctional Access Server

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Network Concentrator

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processor cards are shipped with Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMs)

and 6507

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cards and all asynchronous ports on the 6525

is an asynchronous packet assembler/disassembler (PAD). If your node

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processor card, you can:

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processor card in each node.

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. You can

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6507 Multifunctional Access Server

Note

You can use UIO cards in 6505

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nodes if the UIO is configured only for PAD

ports.

The 6507 (PAD). If your node is based on the 6507

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is a multifunction/multiprotocol packet assembler/disassembler

• Have up to two 6507

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processor card, you can:

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processor cards in each node.

• Have a maximum number of 24 ports per node (combination of processor cards, AIO, or UIO cards).

• Have a maximum number of 4 network ports per node.

• Have a maximum number of 23 DTE ports per node.

• Optionally, configure ports to operate with network protocols (Frame Relay, MX.25, XDLC), or with synchronous protocols (BSC 3270, BSC 2780, SDLC). Any port can be configured as an asynchronous PAD port or to operate with optional synchronous protocols.

1-6 About the 6500

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Hardware

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6525

Network

Concentrator

Port Configurations

6505

6507

A 6525

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is a multifunction/multiprotocol packet assembler/disassembler (PAD)

and X.25 switch. If your node is based on the 6525, you can:

• Have up to nine 6525

• Have a maximum number of 54 ports per node (combination of processor cards, AIO, or UIO cards).

• Have a maximum number of 54 network ports per node.

• Have a maximum number of 53 DTE ports per node.

• Configure any or all ports as X.25, MUX, or PAD ports because the 6525 allows switching on all six ports. Optionally, you can configure ports to operate with synchronous protocols (SDLC, BSC2780/3270, and so on).

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A 6500

node contains only one type of processor card. For example, a single node may include up to nine 6525 6525

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and 6507

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processor cards. The following table shows the port

configurations available for the different processor cards.

Card Maximum Processor

Cards Per Node

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1 PAD 50 bps to 38.4 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

2 PAD 50 bps to 38.4 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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processor cards in a node.

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processor cards, but it cannot contain a mix of

Port

Port Speed Port

Type

MUX 1200 bps to 80 kbps 1, 2

X.25 1200 bps to 80 kbps 1, 2

Number

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6525

*On 6507

9 PAD 50 bps to 38.4 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

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and 6525

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if configured as X.25 ports.

MUX 1200 bps to 80 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

X.25 1200 bps to 128 kbps,

optionally to 384 kbps

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*

MUX 1200 bps to 80 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

X.25 1200 bps to 128 kbps,

optionally to 384 kbps

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6*

cards, Ports 3, 4, 5, and 6 have a maximum port speed of 80 kbps

About the 6500

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1-7

Hardware

Processor Card Figure 1-3 shows the front panel display for the processor card. From the front panel,

you can reset the card, test the lights, and monitor data transmissions by observing the lights.

Physically, the processor cards are identical. The ID Module of each processor card (located in socket U40) is unique and provides the functions specific to each type of processor card.

STATUS (Green)

POWER (Green)

On: Power on

Off: Power off

WATCHDOG (Red)

On: Processor failed to reset timer in

specified period, normally indicating

hardware or software failure. (Press LAMP TEST to reset)

Off: Processor OK

DATA IN (Yellow)

On: Data entering port = SPACE

Off: Data entering port = MARK

RESET

Push button to initiate

hardware reset function.

6500 CPU PLUS

D A T A

POWER

STATUS

WATCHDOG

TEST

D A

T A O U

RESET

P O R T

On: Software running. Off: Software not running (hardware fault).

Flashing: Software running and download in progress.

TEST (Red) Indicates status and result of test affecting any part of the node. Tests can be locally or remotely initiated.

On: Test failed. Off: Normal condition. Flashing: Test in progress.

DATA OUT (Yellow) On: Data leaving port = SPACE Off: Data leaving port = MARK

When switch is pressed, all lights

LAMP TEST

on front panel come on. WATCHDOG light, if latched ON due to previous failure, is cleared

when switch is released.

RI/TM

Set to RI position if port

is to emulate a dial modem;

otherwise, set to TM.

DIAG

Specifies how internal hardware

diagnostics will be implemented

when the node is powered on or reset.

Left: Diagnostics will run once.

Right: Diagnostics will run 10 times.

Figure 1-3. 6500

LAMP TEST

CAUTION

REMOVE LAN I/O CABLE, REAR FASTENERS AND FRONT FILLERS BEFORE REMOVING THIS CARD.

1 2

T M

4 5 6

CTP PT.6

DIAG.

DFLT NODE

P.C. 68700 LAN COMPAT IBLE

R T

CTP > PT 6

When set to left, port 6 is configured as defined in node configuration. When set to right and node is booted, port 6 becomes a default-configured asynchronous port that can be used to call the control terminal port facility.

DFLT NODE

To reset all configurable parameters to default value, press RESET, set this switch to the right, and press RESET again.

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Processor Card Front Panel

1-8 About the 6500

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Hardware

Optional FLASH Module

Optionally, a FLASH memory module can be attached to a processor card to provide software distribution and software download capabilities. This optional daughtercard contains up to 3 Mbytes of nonvolatile FLASH memory and is used for remote software distribution and software download.

About the 6500

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1-9

Hardware

6500

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Auxiliary Processor Cards

Introduction 6500

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nodes. They provide additional processing power, as well as six additional ports.

Description A 6500

a FLASH module, meaning that the card lacks software storage capabilities. Optionally, you can purchase a FLASH module for a 6500 card for downloading software. The front panel is the same as the front panel of the

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6500

Note

You cannot use a 6500 card in a node and cannot install it in the lowest-numbered slot in the node. The 6500 to increase node performance.

auxiliary processor cards increase throughput for 6507

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auxiliary processor card is a 6507

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or 6525

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processor cards shown in Figure 1-3.

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auxiliary processor card as the primary processor

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auxiliary processor card is intended to be used for redundancy and

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and 6525

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processor card without

auxiliary processor

1-10 About the 6500

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6500

Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards

Introduction Two types of I/O cards are:

• Asynchronous I/O (AIO)

• Universal I/O (UIO)

Hardware

AIO Card You can use an AIO card with all 6500

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processor cards. It provides six asynchronous ports that can be configured as PAD ports. This card supports PAD port speeds from 50 to 19200 bps and split speed operation (75 bps inbound and 1200 bps outbound) on all ports.

UIO Card You can use a UIO card with 6507

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and 6525

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cards. The UIO card provides six asynchronous or synchronous ports. You can configure ports as X.25, MUX, or PAD ports. Optionally, you can configure them to operate with synchronous access protocols (SDLC, BSC3270, BSC2780/3780, and so on). This card supports PAD port speeds from 50 to 19200 bps, and synchronous speeds from 1200 bps to 80 kbps.

Note

You can use UIO cards with 6505

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processors if you configure them only for

PAD ports.

Description The following table describes the characteristics of each card.

Card Type Works with... Port Types Split Speed

AIO • 6505

• 6507

• 6525

UIO • 6507

• 6525

• 6505 ports only

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, if PAD

PAD Yes

•PAD

•MUX

•X.25

• optional synchronous protocols

About the 6500

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1-11

Hardware

Front Panel Display Figure 1-4 shows the front panel display, which is the same for both types of I/O

cards.

6500 I/0

TEST (Red)

Indicates status and result of test affecting any part of node. Tests can be locally or remotely initiated.

On: Test failed Off: Normal condition Flashing: Test in progress

DATA OUT (Yellow) On: Data leaving port = SPACE Off: Data leaving port = MARK

On: Data entering port = SPACE

DATA IN (Yellow)

Off: Data entering port = MARK

TEST

D A

Set to RI position if port

RI/TM

is to emulate a dial modem;

otherwise, set to TM.

Figure 1-4. 6500

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Universal I/O or Asynchronous I/O Card Front

1 2

5 6

P.C. 68904

Panel

1-12 About the 6500

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6500

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Network Storage Option Card

Hardware

Introduction The 6500

support of large packet sizes.

NSO Card Description

The NSO card has a 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive with a storage capacity of 1.4 Mbytes (MS-DOS–formatted disks). The disk drive is used to download new and optional software to the node. The card contains 1 Mbyte of DRAM, which can be increased in 2-Mbyte increments to 5 Mbytes by inserting SIMMs.

The MEM lights on the front panel indicate the amount of NSO RAM used by the system. A node with a lot of memory in the processor card may not use all the memory in the NSO card. In this case, only some of the lights on the NSO card may come on.

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network storage option (NSO) card expands basic node memory for

About the 6500

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1-13

Hardware

NSO Card Figure 1-5 shows the NSO card.

Indicates status of internal tests.

TEST (Red)

On: Test failed

Off: Normal condition

Flashing: Test in progress

MEM (Yellow)

Indicates amount of memory

available on this card

MEM 1: 1 Mbyte RAM

MEM 3: 3 Mbyte RAM

MEM 5: 5 Mbyte RAM

DISK On when disk is being accessed.

6500 NSO

TEST

MEM1

MEM3

MEM5

P.C. 68908

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Figure 1-5. 6500

Network Storage Option Card

1-14 About the 6500

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Hardware

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6500

Token Ring Interface Module Option

Introduction The Token Ring Interface Module (TRIM) card is an option card that lets you route

LAN traffic through your network.

Features The TRIM card provides the following features:

• VanguardMS Periphery Routing

• One Token Ring LAN port operating over Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) or Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) cable at 16 or 4 Mbps

• IBM-compatible Source Route Bridging support

• Support for up to 32 remote LAN bridge connections

• Capability for Frame Relay, X.25, MX.25, and/or XDLC network connections for Token Ring LAN traffic

Description You can mount the TRIM card on 6507

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6505

cards) within a Modulus enclosure. The TRIM card is suitable only in a

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or 6525

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processor cards (not

Modulus enclosure. A single node can support just one TRIM card. Modulus 8 and Modulus 9 enclosures can support one node containing a TRIM card. Modulus 18 and Modulus 21 enclosures can support a maximum of three nodes containing TRIM cards.

The TRIM card provides one LAN port through its backplane; connection can be made through either the unshielded twisted pair (UTP) or the shielded twisted pair (STP) LAN connectors. All LAN configuration is performed through Control Terminal Port (CTP) menus. See the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106) for configuration information.

A PROM chip on the TRIM card provides the BIA (Burned In Address), the LAN MAC address unique to that port. The BIA is the default value for the Port TMAC Address (found in the Port configuration record).

TRIM Card Figure 1-6 shows how the TRIM card is mounted on the processor card.

TRIM Card

About the 6500

Bottom of Card

Processor Plus Board (Solder Side)

Figure 1-6. Token Ring Interface Module (TRIM) Card

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1-15

Hardware

TRIM-Compatible Processor Card Upgrade

Not all 6500

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processor cards can support the TRIM card. A TRIM-compatible processor card has a “LAN COMPATIBLE” marking on the lower front panel (Figure 1-3). If your processor card does not have this marking, see your VanguardMS Sales representative to order a LAN-capable processor card.

1-16 About the 6500

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6500

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Integral DSU

Hardware

Introduction The 6500

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Integral DSU option is intended for use in installations requiring connection to a DDS interface, conforming to AT&T 62310 or ANSI T1E1.4/91-006, and running at a rate of 56 kbps. At present, this optional DSU

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interface is only available with VanguardMS 6500

enclosures using a 25-pin D

connector interface.

The DSU option normally uses clocking derived from the network interface, but may also be configured to originate the clocking, thus providing the standard DSU and CSU loopbacks. Installation of the DSU option requires a hardware and software

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product.

Hardware Components

upgrade to the base 6500

The DSU option consists of two hardware modules, the Data Interface Module (DIM) and the External Interface Module (EIM).

DIM The DSU DIM is a small (approximately 1 in. x 3.5 in.) circuit card installed as a

PLUS

daughtercard onto the 6500

processor card. The DIM module provides the

proper power to the EIM and also performs the data translation functions.

EIM The EIM, shown in Figure 1-7, contains the telco interface circuitry portion of the

option.The EIM has an 18 in. cable with a 25-pin connection for interface with the

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6500

unit, and an RJ-48S jack for connection to the DDS line.

Example of an EIM Figure 1-7 shows the EIM.

18-inch Cable

RJ-48S Jack

DB25 Connector

Figure 1-7. External Interface Module (EIM)

DSU Interface The DIM and EIM modules work cooperatively to provide a DSU interface and must

be installed together for proper operation. These devices are only intended for use with VanguardMS 6500

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equipment.

About the 6500

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1-17

Chapter 2

Installation

Overview

Introduction This chapter contains installation procedures for:

•6500

• Software options

This chapter also contains instructions for installing TRIM cards in Modulus enclosures. For general information on setting up Modulus 8/18 enclosures and inserting 6500

Installation Guide . For Modulus 9/21 enclosures, see the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide.

Warning etc. The following special notices apply to all equipment handling procedures in this

chapter:

Be sure a power outlet is near the equipment and easily accessible.

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Series standalone enclosures

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processor card components

A description of the processor front panel LED power-up sequence and software upgrade procedures are also included.

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cards into the enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning and

Warning

Only trained, qualified technicians should perform the installation and replacement procedures in this chapter.

Caution

Ports that are capable of connecting to other apparatus are defined as SELV. To ensure conformity with EN60950 — ensure that these ports are only connected to ports of the same type on other apparatus.

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6500 discharge, which can damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions whenever you handle a 6500

cards, DIMs, SIMMs, and FLASH modules are sensitive to static

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card.

Installation 2-19

Installing Standalone Units

Introduction This section explains how to set up a 6500

receive the enclosure, it already contains a 6505

PLUS

standalone enclosure. When you

PLUS

, 6507

PLUS

, or 6525

PLUS

card.

Unpacking Before you unpack the 6500 standalone enclosure, check the outside of the package.

If the package is damaged, contact the shipping agent.

Site Preparation Install the standalone enclosure in a clean location free from shock, vibration, and

extremes of temperature and humidity. The site must meet the physical and environmental requirements listed in Appendix B, Specifications. Be sure there is at least 12 inches (30.5 cm) clearance at the rear of the unit for interface cabling and ventilation.

Caution

Be sure that the standalone enclosure's air vents are uncovered. If the vents are covered, the unit could overheat.

Example of Standalone Enclosure

Figure 2-1 shows a standalone enclosure.

Backplane

Processor Card with 6505, 6507, or 6525 ID Module

Clear Plastic Insulator

Power Supply

Screw

Door

Figure 2-1. Standalone Enclosure

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Installing Standalone Units

Installation Procedure

The standalone enclosure already contains a 6505

PLUS

, 6507

PLUS

, or 6525

To install the unit, follow these steps:

Step Action Description/Result

1 Place the unit at its designated site

and plug the power cord into a

The power cord is attached to the back of the unit (Figure 2-2).

suitable primary power source.

2 Switch on the power, located at the

rear of the unit.

The front panel lights turn on as described in the “Power-Up Verification” section on page 2-74.

After a few minutes, the green STATUS light comes on to indicat e the node is ready to process calls. If this does not occur, call your VanguardMS representative.

3 Configure the unit through the

Control Terminal Port (CTP) menus.

To access the CTP, attach a terminal to Port 6 with an EIA 232-D connector. Port 6’s default settings are standard terminal port values: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

PLUS

card.

4 When the (*) prompt appears on

the terminal, type the following: .

ctp <CR>

At the password prompt, press

<CR>

This is the default password value. The Main menu appears. See the

Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106) for configuration

information.

Rear View Figure 2-2 shows the rear view of the standalone enclosure.

PORT 6 PORT 5 PORT 4

PORT 3 PORT 2 PORT 1

Figure 2-2. Rear View of Standalone Enclosure

Installation 2-21

Installing Standalone Units

Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone Enclosures

Introduction This section describes how to replace a 6500

enclosure.

Warning

Before opening the enclosure, be sure that it is unplugged from the power source.

Caution

PLUS

Card Removal Procedure

6500 damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

To remove a processor card, follow these steps:

cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

Step Action

1 Open the front door of the enclosure and remove it by pressing down

on the hinges, as shown in Figure 2-3.

2 Turn over the enclosure so it is resting on its cover (Figure 2-4) and

locate the six locking tab slots (three on each side). There are four locking clips (two in the front and two in the back) in the slots.

3 Using a small pair of pliers, remove the four locking clips from the

slots.

4 Using a small screwdriver or similar tool, press the locking tabs

inside the slots until they release (Figure 2-5).

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processor card in a standalone

5 On the rear panel above the power cable, loosen, but do not remove,

the locknut and washer.

6 Turn the enclosure over so it is upright. Tilt the cover clockwise

(when viewed from the rear) until you encounter resistance (Figure 2-3).There is a cable connecting the power supply and the backplane.

7 Reach into the enclosure and disconnect the power cable from the

backplane socket.

8 Remove the cover.

9 Using a screwdriver, remove the screw holding the card to the bottom

of the enclosure (Figure 2-6).

10 Lift the card and backplane out of the enclosure and carefully remove

the backplane from the card.

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Installing Standalone Units

Door Removal Figure 2-3 shows how to remove the door on the standalone enclosure.

Front Door

To remove door, separate mounting tabs from base and remove.

Figure 2-3. Remove the Standalone Enclosure Door

Installation 2-23

Installing Standalone Units

Enclosure Resting on Cover

Squeeze

Figure 2-4 shows the bottom of the standalone enclosure.

Plastic Locking Clip

Locking Tab Slots

Figure 2-4. Bottom of Standalone Enclosure

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Locking Tabs Figure 2-5 shows how to release the tabs.

Installing Standalone Units

Figure 2-5. Using Screwdriver on Locking Tabs

Installation 2-25

Installing Standalone Units

Retaining Screws Figure 2-6 shows the retaining screws on the processor card.

Front Spacer Panel

Retaining Screw

PLUS

6500

Processor Card

Backplane

Procedure to Add a Replacement Card

Standalone Base

PLUS

Figure 2-6. 6500

Processor Card with Retaining Screw

Follow these steps to add a processor card to the standalone enclosure:

Step Action

1 Carefully insert the replacement card into the backplane's connector.

Be sure that the clear plastic insulator is in place, under the card. When pressing the replacement card into the backplane connector,

use direct force. Wiggling the card may damage it. The card's tabs and the backplane's connector are keyed, so you

cannot insert the card incorrectly.

2 From the old card, remove the spacer panel attached to the front

panel and mount it to the front panel of the new card (Figure 2-6).

3 Place the backplane and card into the bottom of the enclosure. Be

sure that the backplane and the card mounting hole are properly aligned.

4 Secure the card to the enclosure using the retaining screw that held

the card to the bottom of the enclosure.

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Installing Standalone Units

Step Action

5 Take the enclosure cover and connect the power cable to the

backplane connector. Be sure to align the keyed pin on the cable to the connector.

6 Align the enclosure cover and bottom, and press the two gently

together. This requires alignment of the backplane and the locking tabs. Be

sure that the cables are not pinched between the enclosure and metal parts. When all elements are correctly aligned, the locking tabs snap into place.

7 Tighten the locknut and washer on the rear panel.

8 Insert the four locking clips into the slots.

9 Reinstall the door by gently pressing the hinge parts together.

After the card has been properly installed, reconnect the cables and turn on the unit.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Introduction Installing 6500

type of Modulus product card.

Additional Information

For general information on setting up Modulus 8/18 enclosures, attaching product backplanes, inserting cards, and attaching front and rear filler panels to the enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation Guide . For general information about Modulus 9/21 enclosures, see the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide.

The following sections contain Modulus information specific to 6500 including multi-processor node information, TRIM card installation, and grounding strap installation.

PLUS

cards into Modulus enclosures is the same as installing any other

PLUS

products,

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Multiprocessor Nodes

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Introduction A node based on the 6507

one processor card to improve reliability and availability. The two processor cards provide backup support to each other.

Multiprocessor Node Example

Figure 2-7 shows a multiprocessor node where an enclosure is configured for two

PLUS

6507

Slot 1 Processor 1

or two 6525

Slot 2 Processor 2

PLUS

or the 6525

cards.

Slot 3 Universal I/O 1

PLUS

processor card can contain more than

Slot 4 Universal I/O 2

Slot 5 Async I/O

Figure 2-7. Multiprocessor Node

Operation This is how a multiprocessor node operates under normal conditions, with both

processors working.

• Processor 1 handles the I/O interrupts from its own six on-board ports. The processor card in the lowest-numbered slot is the master. In Figure 2-7, Processor 1 is the master processor.

• Processor 2 handles its own on-board interrupts plus those from universal I/O cards 1 and 2 and the asynchronous I/O card.

• If Processor 2 fails, the node restarts and Processor 2 is disabled. When a processor card is disabled, interrupt requests generated by cards to the right pass to the processor card on its left. While overall throughput is reduced, links to the right of the failed processor are restored automatically.

Installation 2-29

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor Node

Introduction This section describes how to replace a failed master processor in a multiprocessor

node without losing your configuration.

Keeping the Original Node Configuration

Replacement of Other Processor Cards

Replace the Master Processor

All processor cards in a node contain identical copies of CMEM. If the master processor fails, you can keep the original node configuration and options if you:

• Replace the master processor with another processor card from the node (preserving the configuration).

• Keep the ID Module of the original master, retaining the original SAKs for the options you purchased.

To replace a processor card other than the master, remove the old processor card and insert the new one. Be sure you use the correct type of ID Module (for example, 6505, 6507, or 6525). You do not have to change the configuration. When the node starts up, the CMEM on the new processor card is loaded automatically with the node configuration.

Note

All processor cards in a multiprocessor configuration must operate on the same revision of software. If they do not have the same software revision, remove the software from the failed processor card and exchange it with the software on the spare card. All processor cards in a multiprocessor configuration must use the same type of ID Modules—the node must be composed entirely of one type of processor card (6505, or 6507, or 6525 cards).

Follow these steps to replace the master processor:

Caution

This procedure saves your configuration. If you do not use this procedure to replace the master processor card, the default configuration is transferred to the other processor cards in the node and you must reenter or download your configuration.

Step Action Result/Description

1 Remove the failed processor

card from the lowestnumbered slot in the node.

2 Exchange the ID Module and

the CMEM chip between the failed master processor card and the new processor card.

3 Install the new processor card

into the lowest-numbered slot.

4 Boot the node.

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See the “Replacing ID Modules” section on page 2-63 and “Replacing the CMEM Chip” section on page 2-65 for instructions. Return the failed card to your VanguardMS Service representative.

This will now be the master processor.

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Installation 2-31

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Adding a Secondary 6500

Introduction When adding another 6500

cards are running the same software revision. 6500

PLUS

Processor with FLASH

PLUS

processor card to a node, be sure that all processor

PLUS

within a network may contain different revisions of software.

When To Add Another Processor with FLASH

Two situations in which you may add an additional 6500 FLASH memory to a node are when you want to:

• Maintain the current software revision

• Upgrade with software from the new 6500

PLUS

In both cases, the FLASH Enable Option is required.

These situations apply to the 6507

PLUS

and 6525

PLUS

nodes. A 6505

not support multiple processor cards.

Before You Begin Follow these steps to access the control terminal port:

Step Action Result/Description

1 Connect a terminal to a local PAD

port, and enter the following at the (*) prompt:

.ctp <CR>

processor cards redistributed

PLUS

processor card with

processor card

PLUS

node does

2 Enter the password when you are

prompted.

The default password is <CR>. After you enter the password, the Main menu appears.

For more information about accessing the CTP, see the

Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106).

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Maintaining the Current Software Revision

Follow these steps to add a processor card with FLASH memory to your node and download the current software revision to the new processor’s FLASH memory:

Step Action

1 At the control terminal port, use the Node Statistics to confirm that the

node is running software from RAM and that FLASH is enabled. If FLASH is disabled, enable FLASH by doing the following:

a) Select FLASH Memory from the Main menu

b) Select Enable FLASH.

2 Install the new processor card in any slot on the node to the right of the

master processor.

3 At the control terminal:

a) Select FLASH Memory from the Main menu.

b) Select Copy Software to FLASH.

It may take several minutes to load the software

4 After the software has been written to the FLASH, check the Node

Statistics to see that all FLASH cards in the node contain the same revision of software.

Software Distribution

When Software is Unavailable

Generally, software distribution is managed from a central site. The Network Manager configures and initiates software updates as required.

You can upgrade with software from the new processor card when the software is unavailable elsewhere in the network by:

• Adding a secondary processor with FLASH memory to your node

• Making the software in the new processor’s FLASH the operating revision of software in the node

• Retaining the node’s configuration and options

Installation 2-33

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Upgrading with Software From the New Processor Card

Follow these steps to ensure that the node’s configuration is not lost. If you do not follow this procedure, CMEM will be overwritten.

Step Action

1 At the control terminal, use the Node Statistics to confirm that the node

is running software from RAM and that FLASH is enabled. If FLASH is disabled, enable FLASH by doing the following:

a) Select FLASH Memory from the Main menu

b) Select Enable FLASH.

2 Remove the master 6500

PLUS

processor card (in lowest-numbered slot).

3 Exchange the ID Module and CMEM chips between the master

6500

PLUS

processor card and the new 6500

PLUS

processor card.

See the “Replacing ID Modules” section on page 2-63 and “Replacing the CMEM Chip” section on page 2-65 for instructions.

4 Install the new 6500

PLUS

processor card in the lowest-numbered slot

and install the former master processor card in the slot to the right.

5 At the control terminal, use the Node Statistics to confirm that the node

is running the new software. If the new software is not running, the FLASH memory may not have

been enabled on the new processor card. Enable the FLASH memory and cold boot the node to force loading from FLASH memory.

6 At the control terminal:

a) Select FLASH Memory from the Main menu.

b) Select Copy Software to FLASH.

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Installing/Replacing Processor Cards

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Introduction You can insert and remove any 6500

nest without damage.

Caution

PLUS

Replacement Procedure

Replacing a Card in a Modulus 8/18 Enclosure

6500 damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

After inserting or removing a card, press the Reset button on the 6500 card to restart the node. Reboot the node.

When replacing a card in a Modulus 8/18 enclosure, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation Guide. When replacing a card in a Modulus 9/21 enclosure, refer to the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide.

cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

PLUS

processor card from a powered-up Modulus

PLUS

processor

Installation 2-35

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Requirements for Installing a TRIM Card

Introduction This section describes the requirements for installing a TRIM card. TRIM cards are

suitable only in a Modulus enclosure and only with 6507

A 6500

PLUS

node can support only one TRIM card. Modulus 8 and Modulus 9

PLUS

and 6525

PLUS

cards.

enclosures can support just one node containing a TRIM card. Modulus 18 and 21 enclosures can support up to three nodes containing TRIM cards.

TRIM Card Upgrade Kits

Product

The following product codes allow you to upgrade your system for LAN compatibility:

Product Description

Code

68517 LAN Bridging Software Authorization Key

Accesses the LAN bridging software.

(SAK)

68505 TRIM Card Provides just the Token Ring Interface

Module card.

68506 6500

upgrade.

PLUS

LAN compatible processor card

Provides a LAN compatible 6500 processor card with TRIM card already

PLUS

attached.

68507 Modulus 9/21 12-port TRIM Package Includes a TRIM card, a Modulus 9/21 12-

port backplane, and front and rear filler panels.

68514 Modulus 18 RFI Suppression Screen Required for Modulus 18 installations.

68516 6500

PLUS

TRIM Installation Kit for Modulus

9/21 Enclosures

Provides the front and rear filler panels needed when you install a TRIM card into the Modulus 9/21 nest.

68518 6500

PLUS

TRIM Installation Kit for Modulus

8/18 Enclosures

Provides the front and rear filler panels used when installing a TRIM card into the Modulus 8/18 nest.

68520 Modulus 21 RFI Suppression Bar Required for Modulus 21 installations.

TRIM-Compatible Processor Card

Not all 6500 supports a TRIM card has a “LAN COMPATIBLE” label on the lower front panel. TRIM cards can be physically mounted on all 6500

PLUS

processor cards can support the TRIM card. A processor card that

PLUS

processor cards, but work only with cards marked “LAN COMPATIBLE.” If your processor card does not have this marking, see your VanguardMS sales representative to order a LANcapable processor card.

In multiple-CPU configurations, only the processor card supporting the TRIM card needs to be LAN-compatible.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Modulus 8/18 Nests The TRIM card has its own backplane and attaches to the solder side of the 6500

processor card. The TRIM card requires two Modulus slots. The TRIM filler panel for Modulus 8/18 nests is two slots wide as shown in Figure 2-8.

65xx 18-Port Backplane

Rear View

Attach backplane using a Phillips-head screwdriver.

Shielded Twisted Pair

Unshielded Twisted Pair

TRIM Card

Filler Panel for

Modulus 8/18

Use flat-head

screwdriver to

attach captive

hardware.

PLUS

Figure 2-8. TRIM Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 8/18 Enclosures

Installation 2-37

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Guidelines for Installing a TRIM Card in a Modulus 8/18

Consider the following if you install a TRIM card in a Modulus 8/18 enclosure:

Note

Before you add a TRIM card to an existing node, be sure the enclosure has room for it as described above. To make space, you may need to rearrange cards and backplanes, which requires a node shutdown first.

• A processor card with attached TRIM card requires four slots — two slots for the TRIM card and two for the processor card.

• You can attach a TRIM card only to the processor card in the lowest-numbered slot of a backplane (this is the master processor in a multi-processor node).

• There must be two empty slots beside the backplane next to the lowest-numbered processor card.

• The TRIM card rear filler panel covers the back of the two slots taken by the TRIM card. This rear panel, which has a cutout for the LAN port connectors, covers the TRIM card backplane (Figure 2-8). Two standard Modulus 8/18 front filler panels cover the front of the TRIM card’s slots (Figure 2-9).

• When installing in a Modulus 18 enclosure, a metal screen must be installed onto the Modulus 18 door to meet FCC requirements. See the “Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression” section on page 2-49.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Modulus 18 Figure 2-9 shows the TRIM card spacing in a Modulus 18 enclosure.

Modulus 18-Slot Nest

Top View

Note: 6500

PLUS

installed in left-

most position in Modulus

18. The TRIM card requires two slots for its backplane.

TRIM

Card

TRIM Card Filler Panel

123456 987101112

Slots

6500 No

e 18-Port Backplane

13 14 15 16 17 18

Modulus 8/18

Front

Processor Card

Filler Panels

TRIM Card Filler Panel

Slots

123456 987 101112131415161718

6500 Node 18-Port Backplane

Note: 6500

PLUS

installed to the left or right of a product backplane in Modulus 18. The TRIM card requires two slots for its backplane.

Front

Modulus 8/18 Filler Panel

Processor Card

TRIM Card

Figure 2-9. TRIM Card Spacing in a Modulus 18 Enclosure

Installation 2-39

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Modulus 9/21 Nests The TRIM card has its own backplane and attaches to the solder side of the 6500

processor card. The TRIM card requires two Modulus slots. The TRIM filler panel for Modulus 9/21 nests is one slot wide as shown in Figure 2-10.

Modulus 9 Rear View

TRIM Card Filler Panel for Modulus 9/21

Shielded Twisted Pair

65xx

18-Port

Backplane

Unshielded Twisted Pair

TRIM Card Filler Panel for Modulus 8/18

PLUS

Guidelines for Installing a TRIM Card in a Modulus 9/21 Enclosure

Use flat-head

screwdriver to

attach captive

hardware.

Figure 2-10. TRIM Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 9/21 Enclosures

Consider the following if you install a TRIM card in a Modulus 9/21 enclosure:

Note

• A processor card with attached TRIM card requires four slots — two slots each for the TRIM card and the processor card.

• The TRIM card attaches only to the processor card in the lowest-numbered slot of a backplane (this is the master processor in a multi-processor node).

• When installing in a Modulus 21, install a horizontal bar on the front door to meet FCC requirements.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

• To install a node with a TRIM card in the left-most position of a nest, attach the backplane at Slot 3 of the nest. Insert the TRIM/processor card into Slot 3. The TRIM card takes up Slot 2 and Slot 1 (the width of the card does not permit it to be installed in Slot 1). The TRIM card rear filler panel, which has cutouts for the LAN port connectors, covers the backplane in Slot 2; a standard Modulus 9/21 rear filler panel covers the back of Slot 1. Two standard Modulus 9/21 front filler panels cover Slots 1 and 2 at the front of the nest.

• If there is a product in the nest, such as a modem, that consists of a one-slot wide product card plugged into a two slot-wide backplane, then one slot can be saved when installing a TRIM. The modem product should be installed to the left of the TRIM card.

• To install a node with a TRIM card next to another product backplane, leave one slot empty between backplanes. Modulus 9/21 product backplanes take one slot in addition to what their product cards take. For example, a 54port backplane takes up 19 slots, although its nine cards take up 18 slots (two slots per card). The TRIM backplane fills the one slot between the two backplanes. The TRIM card itself fills the one slot gap and one slot from the adjacent backplane. Two standard Modulus 9/21 front filler panels cover the front of the TRIM card’s slots in Modulus 9/21 enclosures (Figure 2-12). This works only if a one-slot card is installed to the left of the node.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

TRIM Card in LeftMost Position

Figure 2-11 shows the TRIM card in the left-most position of the Modulus 21 enclosure.

Modulus 21-Slot Nest

Top View

Modulus 9/21

Filler Panel

TRIM

Card

Modulus 9/21 TRIM Card Filler Panel

123456 987 101112131415161718

Slots

6500 Node 54-Port Backplane

19 20 21

Front of Nest

Modulus 9/21 Filler Panels

Note: TRIM card installed in left-most position in Modulus 21.

The TRIM card requires two slots for its backplane.

Processor Card

Figure 2-11. TRIM Card In Left-most Position of Modulus 21 Enclosure

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

TRIM Card Between Two Backplanes

Figure 2-12 shows A TRIM card between two backplanes in Modulus 21.

Modulus 21-Slot Nest

Top View

3360 Modem

Backplane

3360 Modem

Card

TRIM

Card

9/21Trim Card Filler Panel

123456 987101112

Slots

6500 Node 54-Port Backplane

13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21

3360 Modem

Front Panel

Modulus 9/21 Filler Panels

Front

Figure 2-12. TRIM Card Between Two Backplanes In Modulus 21

Backplane Support for TRIM Cards

The following table lists the backplanes capable of supporting TRIM cards. Modulus 18 and 21 enclosures support a maximum of three TRIM cards, but the actual number of nodes with TRIM cards depends on the sizes of the enclosures and backplanes you choose.

Enclosure 6507

PLUS

6525

PLUS

Modulus 8 6-,12-, and 18-port backplanes 6-,12-, and 18-port backplanes

Modulus 18 6-,12-,18-, and 24-port backplanes 6-,12-,18-, 24-, 36- and 48-port

backplanes

Modulus 9 12- and 18-port backplanes 12- and 18-port backplanes

Modulus 21 12-,18-, and 24-port backplanes 12-,18-, 24-, 36-, and 54-port

backplanes

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

2-44 Installation

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card

Introduction This section describes how to install a TRIM card in a 6500

Caution

PLUS

Steps for Installing a TRIM Card

Attaching a TRIM Card

6500 damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

To install a TRIM card, perform the following steps:

1) Attach the TRIM card if it is not already attached when it arrives from the

2) Install the processor card into the modulus nest.

3) Connect the LAN cables.

Note

Depending on the product code you have ordered, your TRIM card may arrive already attached to the processor card. If this is the case, skip to the next section, “Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card.” Otherwise, follow these steps:

cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

factory.

In multiple-CPU configurations, only the processor card supporting the TRIM card needs to be LAN-compatible.

PLUS

node.

Step Action

1 Follow the Modulus space considerations described in previous sections.

2 Attach the TRIM rear filler panel to the enclosure.

• If you are installing the TRIM card in a Modulus 8/18 enclosure, use a Phillips-head screwdriver to attach the TRIM rear filler panel to the backplane with the four screws provided (Figure 2-8).

• If you are installing the TRIM card in a Modulus 9/21 enclosure, use a flat-head screwdriver to attach the captive screws on the top and bottom of the rear filler panel to the backplane (Figure 2-10). Attach a standard Modulus rear filler panels as needed.

3 Attach the header pins to the TRIM card. Insert the header pins in the

socket so that the four pins without ferrite beads face the top of the processor card (Figure 2-13).

The pins should seat firmly into the socket; do not bend them.

4 Turn the 6500

PLUS

processor card so that its solder side faces upward. Insert the header pins into the socket on the processor card, being careful not to bend the pins (Figure 2-13).

Be sure to support both the TRIM and processor cards while pressing them together to avoid bending and thereby possibly damaging the processor card.

5 On the component side of the processor card, screw the four fastener

screws into the standoffs on the TRIM card (Figure 2-13).

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card

Follow these steps to install and connect the TRIM card:

Step Action

PLUS

1 Insert the 6500

processor/TRIM card combination into the lowest-

numbered slot of the node backplane. You can insert the processor/TRIM card combination in a powered-on

nest. However, power to other cards in the nest may be disturbed because of the inrush of current to the TRIM card.

2 Using a flat-head screwdriver, attach the captive screws on the TRIM

rear panel to the TRIM card backplane (Figure 2-10).

3 Attach two Modulus front filler panels to the front of the slots filled by

the TRIM card.

4 The TRIM card supports only one LAN connection. Use either the

DB9 or the RJ45 connector to make the LAN connection, but do not attach cables to both.

• If your LAN cable is an STP cable, attach it to the DB9 connector at the back of the TRIM card.

• If your LAN cable is a UTP cable, attach it to the RJ45 connector at the back of the TRIM card.

• If you are installing the TRIM card in a Modulus 21 enclosure, install the RFI suppression bar across the front door of the enclosure. See the Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression section.

• If you are installing a TRIM card in a Modulus 18 enclosure, attach the RFI suppression screen to the inside of the front door. See the “Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression” section on page 2-49. The suppression screen replaces the suppression bars.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Attaching the TRIM Card

Trim Card

Standoff

Fastener Screw

Place the 4

non-ferrite pins toward

top of processor card.

Figure 2-13 shows the attachment of the TRIM card to the processor card.

Trim Card

Interboard

Connector System

Header Pins

Bottom of Card

CPU Plus Board (Solder Side)

Ferrite

Figure 2-13. Attaching the TRIM Card to the Processor Card

Attaching the Cables

The LAN port is Port 55, regardless of how many active X.25, PAD, or MUX ports are in your node. To configure the LAN port and for information about LAN statistics, see the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106).

Installation 2-47

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Removing/Replacing TRIM Cards

Introduction This section describes the removal and replacement of TRIM cards.

Caution

6500 cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

Before Removing TRIM Cards

Removing the TRIM/Processor Card

Before removing the TRIM card from the Modulus enclosure, disconnect the LAN cable and detach the TRIM rear filler panel from the TRIM card backplane.

Failure to do so could damage the LAN cable or the TRIM card. The following caution label on the processor card is a reminder:

“REMOVE LAN I/O CABLE, REAR FASTENERS AND FRONT FILLERS BEFORE REMOVING THIS CARD.”

Follow these steps to remove the TRIM/processor card from the nest:

Step Action

1 Detach the LAN cable from the backplane.

2 Using a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the captive hardware that

attaches the TRIM card rear filler panel to the TRIM card backplane.

3 Detach the two Modulus front filler panels that cover the TRIM card.

4 Pull out the TRIM/processor card. When detaching a TRIM card from

its processor card, follow the procedures in “Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card” section on page 2-45 in reverse order.

• If you are removing or replacing a card in a Modulus 8/18 enclosure, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation Guide.

• If you are removing or replacing a card in a Modulus 9/21 enclosure, refer to the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide.

Updating LAN Port MAC Address

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The BIA (Burned In Address) is a unique LAN MAC address that is supplied by a PROM chip on the TRIM card. The BIA is used as the LAN port MAC address if the Port MAC Address parameter (in the Port configuration record) is set to a default value of 00-00-00-00-00-00.

If you replace the TRIM card, reboot the node to reset the LAN port address to the new BIA value contained on the replacement TRIM card. If, however, you want to use the BIA address from the removed card, update the node configuration to ensure that the older BIA address is used.

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression

Introduction To meet FCC requirements, the Modulus 18 and Modulus 21 enclosures require

special RFI suppression hardware. In the Modulus 18 enclosure, the RFI suppression scheme differs depending on whether a TRIM card is installed in the unit.

Modulus 18 with TRIM Card

Modulus 18 Door

(Inside View)

Figure 2-14 shows a Modulus 18 enclosure with a TRIM card. It also shows the suppression screen that you need to install.

Snap tab into spring rods on top and bottom of door.

Snap

Honeycomb Mesh RFI Screen

remaining tab to door.

Figure 2-14. RFI Suppression Screen (Modulus 18 - with TRIM Card)

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Installing RFI Suppression Screen

Modulus 18: RFI Suppression without a TRIM Card

If you have a Modulus 18 enclosure and at least one TRIM card, follow these steps to install the RFI suppression screen shown in Figure 2-14, to meet FCC requirements:

Step Action

1 Open the door of the enclosure. If the two RFI suppression straps

have been installed, as shown in Figure 2-15, remove them.

2 Place the screen flat against the inside of the door with the three

attachment points facing the inside of the door. The edge with two attachment tabs aligns with the top and bottom

door hinges, as shown in Figure 2-14, and the single attachment tab aligns with the inside of the door latch.

3 To install the screen, you can leave the door connected to the

enclosure. Swing the door open wide, and align the two tabs to the top and bottom hinges. Press each point gently but firmly to make solid connections. Then press the single tab to the door latch.

The screen is then in place.

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If you have a 6500

node in a Modulus 18 enclosure and there are no TRIM cards, install two RFI (radio frequency interference) grounding straps to the front of the enclosure (inside the front cover) as shown in Figure 2-15. These are needed to meet FCC requirements. The straps are not needed if at least one TRIM card is installed in the enclosure.

Note

If you have older model 6500 nodes (non-6500

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nodes) installed in Modulus 21 enclosures, you must install similar RFI straps in the Modulus 21 enclosure as well.

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Modulus 18 With No Trim Card

Figure 2-15 shows a Modulus 18 with no TRIM cards and the RFI suppression straps.

Align the top of strap so that screw hole is over bar, insert the screw, and tighten.

Remove a screw from

the left and right power supplies.

Tighten the bottom

screw.

Align the bottom of the

strap so it is over the screw hole, insert the screw, and finger tighten.

Figure 2-15. RFI Suppression Straps (Modulus 18 - No TRIM Card)

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Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Modulus 21 and RFI Suppression Bar

If you are installing a TRIM card in a Modulus 21 enclosure, add the RFI suppression bar as shown in Figure 2-16. The bar is notched to fit across the inside of the door.

Modulus 21 Door

(Inside View)

RFI Suppression Bar

This Side of Bar to

Face Inside of Door

Figure 2-16. RFI Suppression Bar (Modulus 21 Enclosure)

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Starting Up the Node

Introduction After you install the node in the enclosure, you can start up the node.

Node Startup Follow these steps to start up the node:

Step Action Result/Description

1 Power up the Modulus enclosure

by connecting the power cord to a suitable primary power source.

2 Configure the unit through the

control terminal port (CTP) menus.

3 When the (*) prompt appears on

the terminal, type the following:

.ctp <CR>

4 At the password prompt, enter

<CR>.

The front panel lights of the processor card turn on as described in the DSU DIM Installation section.

After a few minutes, the green STATUS light comes on to indicat e the node is ready to process calls. If this does not occur, call your VanguardMS representative.

To access the CTP, attach a terminal to Port 6. Port 6’s default settings are standard terminal port values: 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity.

This is the default password value. The Main menu appears. See the

Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106) for configuration

information.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Introduction You can upgrade and replace components on the 6500

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processor card. In both

standalone and Modulus enclosures, you can:

• Replace DIMs (data interface modules)

• Set jumpers on the port interface pins

• Install single in-line memory modules (SIMMs)

• Replace a FLASH module

• Replace the ID Module

• Replace PROMs

• Replace the CMEM chip

Processor Card Figure 2-17 shows the location of these components on a 6500

Note

The PROMs are located beneath the FLASH Module.

FLASH Module

PROM

(underneath FLASH Module)

SIMMs DIMs Port Interface Jumpers

Port 1

Port 2

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processor card.

U83

Trim Card

ID Module

U40

Figure 2-17. 6500

CMEM Chip

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Processor Card

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Replacing DIMs

Replacing Processor Card Components

Introduction There are two Data Interface Modules (DIMs) on a 6500

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processor card.

Description Each DIM is a 64-pin, dual in-line module that can be repositioned so that Ports 1 or

2 act as either DCE or DTE ports. For most cases, the DIMs are positioned so the ports act as DCEs. One DIM corresponds to Port 1 and the other to Port 2

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(Figure 2-18). While most 6500

processor cards contain EIA 232-D DIMs, you

can purchase DIMs that will support V.35, V.36, and X.21 interfaces.

Replacement Procedure

Use the DIM Extraction Tool (58862-01) provided with the accessory kit to perform the following procedure. Do not use a screwdriver or other tool that may damage the components on the card.

Caution

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6500 damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card.

cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

Step Action

1 Remove the TRIM card first if you are installing or replacing DIMs onto

a processor card that has an attached TRIM card.

Otherwise, there is no physical support to the processor card when you insert the DIMs on the board.

2 Lift A DIM from its socket as shown in Figure 2-18, using the DIM

removal strap to lift out the DIM. Be sure that you do not bend the pins during removal.

3 Insert the DIM into the other set of parallel sockets if you are moving the

DIM to another position.

4 Insert the new DIM into the original location if you are just replacing a

DIM. Be sure the pins are seated firmly in the sockets and are not bent.

5 Reattach the TRIM card to the processor card.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Example of DIM Removal

Figure 2-18 shows DIM removal.

Plastic DIM Removal Strap

Front Panel

New DIM Installation

Port 1

Port 2

DCE

DTE

Figure 2-18. DIM Removal

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If you install a new type of DIM on the 6500

processor card, you may need to change the jumpers on the port interface jumper pins. Figure 2-19 shows the location of the pins on the card.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Jumpers Figure 2-19 shows where the jumpers should be placed on the pins for various

applications and enclosures.

Port 1

Port 2

EIA 232 V.24

V.35, V.36, X.21 for Backplanes with 26-Pin DB26 Connectors

V.35, V.36, X.21 for Standalone and Backplanes with 25-Pin DB25 Connectors

Figure 2-19. Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Jumper Installation Figure 2-20 shows how to install the jumpers.

Figure 2-20. Installing Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins

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Installing SIMMs

Replacing Processor Card Components

Introduction The 6500

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processor card comes with 3 Mbytes of RAM on the card. You can add additional RAM for a total of 5 Mbytes per 6500 shows the location of the SIMM slots on the 6500

Guidelines • Install SIMMs in pairs only.

• The 6500

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processor card is shipped with SIMMs in sockets U79 and U80.

Install additional SIMMs in sockets U81 and U82.

Installation

Follow these steps to install a SIMM:

Procedure

Caution

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6500 damage components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card

cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can

Step Action

1 Insert the SIMM at a slight angle as shown in Figure 2-21.

For proper operation, SIMMs must be in sockets U79 and U80

2 Press the SIMM into the socket.

Be sure it locks in place with the locking tab.

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processor card. Figure 2-17

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processor card.

SIMM Removal When removing a SIMM, pull against the side with the chips so it disengages from

the locking tabs.Then lift out the SIMM.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Example of SIMM Installation

Figure 2-21 shows how a SIMM is installed in a slot.

Insert SIMM into socket

at a slight angle.

Figure 2-21. SIMM Installation

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Replacing FLASH Modules

Replacing Processor Card Components

Introduction You can replace a FLASH module on a 6500

FLASH module is shown in Figure 2-17.

Caution

Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card

Replacement Procedure

Follow these steps to replace a FLASH module (see Figure 2-22):

Step Action

1 Remove the card from the nest or enclosure.

You might have to wiggle the card until the header pins disengage from the socket on the card.

2a)Loosen and remove the four screws that hold the FLASH

module to the processor card.

b) Carefully lift the FLASH module from the 6500

card.

3 Using the old module as a guide, insert the header pins of the new

module.

4 Place the new module on the 6500

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processor card. The location of a

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processor

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processor card.

5 Insert the header pins into the socket. Seat the pins firmly into the

socket. Do not bend them.

6 Use four screws to secure the FLASH module to the 6500

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processor card as shown. Do not overtighten the screws.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

Installation Example

Figure 2-22 shows an example of a FLASH module installation.

FLASH Module

Header Pins

PROMs

Card Socket

Figure 2-22. Flash Module Installation

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Replacing ID Modules

Replacing Processor Card Components

Replace the ID Module

Perform these steps to replace the ID Module:

Step Action

1 Remove the card from the nest or enclosure.

2 Locate the ID Module (Figure 2-17) and note the location of the

notch, which is toward the front of the card. This will help you orient the new chip.

3 Using a standard chip-puller, remove the ID Module.

4 Insert the new ID Module into the socket. Be sure that the notch in

the chip is oriented toward the front of the card.

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Replacing Processor Card Components

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Replacing PROM Chips

Replace PROM Chips

Follow these steps to replace a PROM chip:

Step Action

1 Remove the card from the nest or enclosure.

2 Loosen and remove the four screws that hold the FLASH module to

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the 6500

3 Carefully lift the FLASH module from the 6500

processor card (Figure 2-22).

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processor card.

You may have to wiggle the card until the header pins disengage from the socket.

4 Locate the PROMs as shown in Figure 2-22. Note the location of the

notch on each chip and, using a standard chip-puller, remove the PROMs.

This will help you orient the new chips.

Not all four PROM sockets may have PROMs.

5 Insert the new PROMs into the sockets. Be sure that they are oriented

the same way as the old chips.

6 Place the FLASH module on the 6500

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processor card. Insert the

header pins into the socket. The pins should seat firmly into the socket, but be careful not to bend

the pins.

7 On the other side of the 6500

secure the FLASH module to the 6500

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processor card, use four screws to

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processor card.

Do not overtighten the screws or you may damage the 6500 processor card.

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Replacing the CMEM Chip

Replacing Processor Card Components

Replace CMEM Chips

Follow these steps to replace a CMEM chip:

Step Action

1 Remove the card from the nest or enclosure.

2 Locate the CMEM chip (Figure 2-17).

On the CMEM chip, note the location of the dot in the lower left corner, which is toward the front of the card. This will help you orient the new chip.

3 Using a standard chip-puller, remove the CMEM chip.

4 Insert the new CMEM chip into the socket. Be sure that the dot in the

chip is oriented toward the front of the card.

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DSU DIM Installation

Introduction The DSU DIM is designed to be installed in the DTE position only. The DSU

option will not operate if the DIM is installed in the DCE position.

You can install up to two DSUs per platform using both ports 1 and 2.

Example of Installing the DSU DIM

Figure 2-23 shows the DSU DIM installation.

DSU DIM

Front Panel

Port 1

DCE

DTE

DCE

DTE

Port 2

Figure 2-23. DIM Installation

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DSU DIM Installation

Installation Procedure

Follow these steps to install the DSU DIM:

Step Action

1 Install the DSU DIM in the DTE position only (see Figure 2-23).

The DSU option does not operate if the DIM is installed in the DCE position.

2 Set the jumpers properly.

This option requires the jumpers be set for the high speed 1 setting (M1/HS). This is the same jumper location listed for the V.35, V.36, and X.21 interfaces on standalone or Modulus 8/18 hardware.

3 Plug the EIM into the backplane connector corresponding to the DIM

port containing the DSU DIM (Port 1 or 2). Verify that the EIM is only connected to a port that has a DSU DIM installed.

4 Tighten the connector mounting screws to provide proper grounding

and ensure signal integrity.

Caution

Be sure that the telco plug is disconnected before the EIM is disconnected from the

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6500 connected to the 6500

Software supporting the DSU option is necessary for the 6500 DSU hardware. The provided software requires an NSO or similar equipment to (remotely) download the software, and a Flash card.

. Also, do not connect the telco plug to the EIM until the EIM has been

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to recognize the

Control Terminal Port

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For configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting the CTP port must be used. Network Management is not supported for the Integral DSU option.

DSU DIM Installation

Configuring the 6500

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for DSU Operation

Configuration Procedure

You use the CTP to configure the DSU. Follow these steps to configure the 6500 for DSU operation:

Step Action

1 Refer the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106). However,

you do not need to complete these configuration parameters:

•Clock Speed

• Connection Type

• Port Control

2 Configure the clock source parameter under port configuration as

follows:

• INT: Use this setting when providing clock to the network.

• EXT: Use this setting when using the network-provided clock (usual mode for DSU operation).

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DSU DIM Installation

DSU Input and Output Signaling

Introduction The input and output signaling information is useful as a debugging tool and replaces

the EIA summary information associated with other DIM types.

Input Signals This table describes the input signals.

NIS Not In Service—This signal is normally low (L). If no signal is

received, or the DSU option is in DSU Loopback mode, or if idle codes are received, NIS is listed as high (H). This signal is used to determine if the other end of the connection is available.

BPV Bipolar Violation—This signal is “H” during normal operation. When

the signal is “L,” it indicates that some type of bipolar violation was received by the DSU option. The signal toggles during a DSU loopback condition.

DL DSU Loopback—This signal is normally “H.” An “L” indicates that a

DSU loopback mode is entered.

C+ Positive Sealing Current*— This signal is “H” if the DC current on the

telephone company interface is not in the positive direction.

C- Negative Sealing Current* —This signal is “H” if the DC current on the

telephone company interface is not in the negative direction. An “L” indicates that the DSU option has detected a negative “sealing” current and is therefore performing a CSU loopback.

Note

When both C+ and C- are “H”, it indicates that no sealing current exists. This is often the case when connected to other DSU type hardware. Normally, the signal for C+ is “L” when connected to central office equipment (OCU hardware).

Output Signals Although you cannot directly access the output signals, they are manipulated by the

DSU option software and may be useful for informational purposes. The following table describes the output signals.

RS Reset— This output resets the DSU option hardware. Its normal

operating state is “H.”

LL Local Loopback — When this signal is “L”, the DSU hardware is

locally looping data back to the 6520 hardware by way of the EIM.

CL CSU Loopback —When this signal is “L”, the DSU hardware is looping

the remote connection's receive to transmit.

IDL Idle —An “H” on this signal tells the DSU hardware to send idle bipolar

violations to the remote system.

CLK Clock Mode—The signal “H” denotes the use of the network clock. The

DSU option provides the clock when this signal is “L.”

You can view these signals using the control terminal Monitor menu item on the Main menu within the CTP in the control terminal.

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DSU DIM Installation

Other Reporting Differences

Example of Diagnostics Menu

Other differences in control terminal output are:

• Detailed Port Statistics— show DSU input and output signaling as well as note the installed DSU DIM

• Detailed Node Statistics— show DSU DIM installation

Figure 2-24 shows the Diagnostics menu within the CTP in the control terminal. You use this menu to access the loopback options described in the next section.

Node: nodename Address (blank)Date: -------- Time: -----Menu: Diagnostics Path: (Main.12)

1. Local Loopback

2. V.54 Loopback 2

3. V.54 Loopback 3

4. Fatal Error Reports

5. Logged Alarms«

6. Startup Diagnostics

7. DSU Internal Loopback

8. DSU Internal and External Loopback

9. Start Delay Measurement

10. Stop Delay Measurement

11. Display Delay Summary

12. IP Ping

Control Terminal Loopback Options

#Enter Selection:

Figure 2-24. Diagnostics Menu

The following table describes the control terminal loopback options.

DSU Internal Loopback This loopback mode does not affect the external

interface but it does loop the local transmit data back to the receive data within the EIM. This test is useful for verifying that the EIM is connected and is working properly from a digital integrity perspective.

DSU Internal and External loopback

This loopback mode performs the internal loopback mentioned above along with looping the external transmit to the external receive to allow manual testing of the remote interface.

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Troubleshooting DSU DIM Installation

Introduction Some of the potential installation problems are listed below:

• Improper port connection of the EIM

• Improper telco interface connection

• DSU DIM not connected in DTE configuration

• Processor card jumpers not in HS1 mode

• DSU option software not operational

• DSU port clock source option not correct

• No signal from telco interface

DSU DIM Installation

CTP Troubleshooting

The following information can be derived from the control terminal to aid in troubleshooting.

Node Statistics Used to verify that the software is a version which contains

the DSU option modifications. It also shows if the DSU DIM is recognized by the software.

Port Statistics Used to verify that data is being sent without error. Error

counts may denote an error in clocking mode configuration. It also shows if the DSU DIM is recognized by the software.

Monitor Input/output signals can be used to determine if the DSU

option is in a loopback mode requested by the remote end. This would be an explanation for the inability to send data. Continuous bipolar violations would also indicate the remote system is out of service.

DSU Internal Loopback

Failure of this loopback mode would indicate that the EIM module is not connected.

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DSU DIM Installation

DSU DIM FCC Information

Customer-Provided Telephone Equipment

FCC and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements

FCC regulations and telephone company procedures prohibit connection of customer-provided equipment to telephone company-provided coin service (central office-implemented systems). Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs.

Occasionally, the telephone company may make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures. If these changes affect your equipment or service, the telephone company will provide written notice so you can make the necessary changes to maintain uninterrupted service.

Contact your telephone company if you have any questions about your telephone line.

In some circumstances, the telephone company may ask you for information about your equipment that is connected to the telephone line. Within the United States (at the request of the telephone company), you should provide your equipment’s FCC registration number. This number is located on the unit’s label.

Before the 6500

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DSU option can be connected to the network, the local operating company must have the equipment’s registration number, and the proper connections must be ordered.

To order the proper service, provide the telephone company with the following information:

• USOC number of the required jack (shown below)

• Facility interface codes

• Service code

Regulations Concerning Electromagnetic Radiation

Type of Interface USOC Jack

Connector

56-kbps digital

RJ48S 6.0F 04DU5-56

REN/Service

Code

Facility Interface

Code

interface

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States of America and the Industry and Science Canada (ISC), have published regulations which govern the allowable limits of emanation of radio frequency energy of computing devices and associated peripherals. These regulations are concerned with interference to radio communications, such as radio and television. The regulations require equipment for use in the United States or Canada to be labeled and to be accompanied by the following notice:

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 interference when equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications.

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 ISC.

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DSU DIM Installation

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures to correct the interference.

This product was verified under test conditions that include use of shielded DTE cable(s). Leased line cables with 1.5 turns through a ferrite cylinder were also used. Use of different cables will invalidate verification and increase the risk of causing interference to radio and TV reception.

You can obtain the proper cables from VanguardMS.

If this equipment causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorienting the receiving antenna

• Relocating the equipment with respect to the receiver

• Moving the equipment away from the receiver

• Plugging the equipment into a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different circuits

If necessary, you should consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for additional circuits.

You may find the following booklet prepared by the FCC helpful: How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems. This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, Stock No. 004-000-00345-4.

If Problems Arise Installing the DSU DIM

If any of your equipment is not operating correctly, immediately remove it from the telephone line before it harms your network. If the telephone company notes the problem, they may temporarily disconnect your service. They will notify you in advance of the disconnection, when possible. If advance is not feasible, you will be notified as soon as possible. When you are notified, you will be given the chance to correct the problem and be informed of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.

If your 6500 IFX needs repairs, they should be performed by VanguardMS or an authorized representative of VanguardMS. For information, contact the VanguardMS Customer Support Center at 1-800-544-0062.

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Power-Up Verification

Introduction The front panel lights on the different 6500

These sections describe the light display when the enclosure is powered up.

Normal Sequence The following list describes what you see on the front panel if the power-up

sequence is performed correctly.

• POWER light comes on (processor and I/O cards).

• WATCHDOG light flashes briefly.

• TEST light flashes briefly.

• STATUS light comes on.

• PORT/DATA OUT lights come on and go off in sequence.

•If:

- You have an NSO card, one or more of the MEM (memory) lights come on.

- There is a disk in the drive, the drive light comes on as data is loaded into

the node.

This entire process may take a few minutes if an NSO card is loading data.

When the node passes the internal tests, the STATUS light (processor and I/O cards) comes on. This indicates that the node is ready to process calls. You may also see some of the port lights remain on depending on their configuration.

Checking the Lights

If you want to make sure that all the lights are working, press the Lamp Test button on the processor card. All the lights in the node momentarily come on.

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cards help you isolate a problem.

Failed Sequence The following describes what happens if the node does not come up.

Event Result/Description

If the TEST light comes on and remains on, the node failed one or more of the diagnostic tests.

Reboot the node by pressing the RESET button.

If... Then...

The TEST light comes on again and this is the first time the node is turned on

Contact your VanguardMS representative.

There is a hardware problem with the card (processor and I/O cards).

This reruns the internal diagnostic tests.

Otherwise, check the Status and Statistics menus.

Caution

Pressing the RESET button disrupts communication for the entire node.

If the WATCHDOG light on a processor card comes on and remains on, the card is an auxiliary processor card. This card must be enabled from a control terminal.

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Power-Up Verification

Power-Up Diagnostics

In the event of major problems that affect the entire node, you can reboot a node to initiate the power-up diagnostics. After the power-up diagnostics are complete, check the Statistics screens to see the results

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To initiate power-up diagnostics, press the RESET button on the 6500

processor

card's front panel or issue a cold Node Boot from the control terminal.

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Setting Node to Default Configuration

Introduction You can set a node to the default configuration in two ways:

• Set the DFLT switch on the front panel

• Select the Default Node selection from the CTP Main menu

Defaulting the Node

Follow these steps to default the node using the DFLT switch:

Step Action

1 Push the DFLT switch to the left and press the RESET button.

2 Push the DFLT switch to the right when the STATUS light turns

steady on and press the RESET button.

3 Push the DFLT switch back to the left when the STATUS light turns

steady on and press the RESET button. When the STATUS light turns steady on, the node is set to default

values. For more information about the Default Node menu option, see the

Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual

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Installing Software Options

Introduction The 6500

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contains all the software options available for the current release of the product. To access an option, however, you need to purchase the Software Authorization Key (SAK) for that option. Each option has its own SAK and each SAK can be used on only one specific node.

How to Get a SAK If you purchased the option with the 6500

sales representative will supply the SAK for the option on that card. To purchase an option for an existing 6500 card, provide your VanguardMS ales representative with the software serial number of the ID Module in the 6500

There are two ways to get the serial number:

• From a node that is already running, access the Node Statistics.

• From the Software Acknowledgment Sheet that ships with the hardware.

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processor card, your VanguardMS

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processor card.

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Installing Software Options

Not

Accessing Node Serial Number from Node Statistics

Access Serial Number

Perform these steps to find the SAK serial number using the Node Statistics:

Step Action Result/Description

1 Access the CTP by entering the

following at the * prompt:

You are prompted to enter the password.

.ctp <CR>

2 Enter the password. The default password is <CR>.

After you enter the password, the Main menu appears.

3 From the Main menu, select

Status/Statistics.

4 Select Node Stat. The Node Statistics consists of

several screens. The 6500 processor's serial number is on the third screen, as shown in Figure 2-25.

Multi-CPU card serial numbers appear on subsequent screens.

5a)Take this serial number and if

the card is a:

PLUS

6505

6507

6525

, add a -1 (dash 1)

PLUS,

add a -2 (dash 2)

PLUS

, add a -3 (dash 3)

PLUS

b) Give the serial number with

the dash number to the VanguardMS sales representative.

2-78 Installation

Node Stat Screen Figure 2-25 shows an example of the Node Stat screen.

Serial Number Needed for SAK

Node: Nodename Address: (blank) Date: -------- Time: ----- Detailed Node Statistics Page: 3 of 7

Board 1: Board Type: CPU+ Number of ports: 6 Status: Running Serial #: 1806280

Memory Configuration: EPROM: 1.0 MBytes DRAM: 1.0 MBytes FLASH: 2.0 MBytes

Flash Memory: Software: Used: 0

Port Configuration: Port 0 DIM: EIA-232-D DCE Port 1 DIM: EIA-232-D DCE

CPU Throughput: CPU utilization: 14% Current Maximum Characters/sec: 0 55 Packets/sec: 0 1 Buffer Usage: 33 (0%) 44 (1%) Available: 3978

Installing Software Options

Press any key to continue (ESC to exit ) ...

Figure 2-25. Serial Number on Node Stat Screen

Installation 2-79

Installing Software Options

Not

Enabling A Software Access Key

Follow These Steps...

Follow these steps to enter the number at the node's control terminal:

Step Action Result/Description

1 Access the CTP. One way to do

this is to connect a terminal to a local PAD port (Port 6), and enter the following at the * prompt:

.ctp <CR>

2 Enter the password. The default password is <CR>.

3 From the Main menu, select

Configure.

4 Select Software Key Table.

5 At the *Key Value prompt, enter

the SAK.

If... Then...

You change the SAK number or enter the wrong one by mistake

The option is disabled.

You are prompted to enter the password.

After you enter the password, the Main menu appears.

You make a mistake entering the SAK

6 Boot the node to implement the

option.

After you receive the printed version of the SAK, save a copy in a safe place in case you have to enter it again.

Blank out the entry by pressing the space bar and enter the SAK number again.

You need a separate SAK for each node in which the option is to be enabled.

2-80 Installation

Installing Software Options

Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network

Install New Software

Follow these steps if you are installing new software options in an existing network and you want to get the serial number for a remote node at a central site:

Step Action

1 Place a call to the CTP at a remote node.

2 Log in to the remote node.

3 Access the Node Stats and get the serial number.

If you configure the key remotely, boot the node to activate the link. The link will go down during the node boot.

Installation 2-81

Installing Software Options

Enhanced LAN Option

What It Does for the 6520 and Vanguard 300

The Enhanced LAN Option is a Software Authorization Key (SAK) that enables IPX Routing and AppleTalk features for the 6520 and Vanguard 300, and provides IP Routing/SNMP for the 6500

PLUS

The Enhanced LAN Option enables IPX Routing and AppleTalk features for the 6520 and Vanguard 300, if present in the software image that is loaded.

IP Routing is now available in all base software packages. A SAK is no longer required to enable this feature.

What It Does for the 6500

PLUS

The Enhanced LAN Option provides a CSK IP Routing/SNMP for the 6500 This CSK enables the full IP Routing capability for SNMP management across a

PLUS

WAN link or Token Ring if present, with the use of the full router for Release 4.50 (configuration of the IP/Routing SAK is no longer required).

CSK Information The IP Routing/SNMP Customer Software Key (CSK) for the 6500

SG6CUJEQ6MYTGU4XRFKP

PLUS

product is:

If you already have the IP/Routing SAK configured, you do not have to configure the new CSK.

Guidelines The Enhanced LAN Option is available for purchase as a SAK. You must install the

CSK for IP Routing/SNMP for the 6500

PLUS

on each node on which you want to

perform IP Routing/SNMP.

2-82 Installation

Appendix A

Cables

Introduction The tables in this appendix describe the pinouts for ports on Standalone, Modulus

8/18, and Modulus 9/21 enclosures and include this information:

• Standalone, Modulus 8/18, and 9/21 enclosures: EIA 232-D signals with V.24 DIMs on the processor card

• Modulus 9/21 enclosures: V.35/V.36 signals with V.35/V.36 DIMs on the processor card

• Modulus 9/21 enclosures: V.11 signals with X.21 DIMs on the processor card

• Standalone and Modulus 8/18 enclosures: V.35/V.36 signals with V.35/V.36 DIMs on the processor card

• Standalone and Modulus 8/18 enclosures: V.11 signals with X.21 DIMs on the processor card

• Standalone and Modulus 8/18 enclosures: EIA 232-D crossover cable

• Token Ring LAN STP (shielded twisted pair) cable pinouts

• Token Ring LAN UTP (unshielded twisted pair) cable pinouts

The descriptions of EIA 232 pinouts apply to all 6500 cards. However, V.35, V.36, and X.21 interfaces are available only on the first two ports on a 6500 card. For example, in a multi-processor node, Ports 1 and 2 on the first processor card could be configured (with the DIMs and jumpers) for V.35, and Ports 7 and 8 on the second processor card could also be configured (with the DIMs and jumpers) for V.35.

PLUS

processor

The arrows in the tables indicate the direction of the port signal, as follow:

<-------------- indicates an input signal to the port

---------------> indicates an output signal from the port

Cables A-1

EIA 232-D Signals (Standalone, Modulus 8/18, and 9/21 Enclosures)

Pin DCE

Position

Function/Signal

Name

Pin DTE

Position

Function/Signal

Name

1 --------------- Shield/Frame Ground 1 --------------- Shield/Frame Ground

2 <------------- TXD 2 -------------> TXD

3 -------------> RXD 3 <------------- RXD

4 <------------- RTS 4 -------------> RTS

5 -------------> CTS 5 <------------- CTS

6 -------------> DSR 6 <------------- DSR

7 --------------- Signal Ground 7 --------------- Signal Ground

8 --------------- DCD 8 <------------- DCD

14 <------------- DATA RESTRAINT 14 -------------> DATA RESTRAINT

15 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK

or V.54 Loop 3 *

16 -------------> STANDBY

INDICATOR

15 <------------- TRANSMIT

CLOCK

16 <------------- STANDBY

INDICATOR

17 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK 17 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK

18 <------------- EXTERNAL

RECEIVE CLOCK

18 -------------> EXTERNAL

RECEIVE CLOCK or V.54 Loop 3 *

20 <------------- DTR 20 -------------> DTR

21 -------------> V.54 Loop 2 21 -------------> V.54 Loop 2

22 <-----------> RI/TM * 22 NC (No Connection)

24 <------------ EXTERNAL TRANS-

MIT CLOCK

24 -------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK

25 <------------- TEST MODE 25 <------------- MAKE BUSY

* Pin assigned double function as follows:

Pin 15: Outputs TRANSMIT CLOCK if the port is configured for internal clocks. Otherwise it acts as a V.54 Loop 3 signal when connected to a modem.

Pin 22: Used as the Ring Indicator output if the port is configured to emulate a dial modem. For this to work properly, the RI/TM switch of the port must be set to RI. When the RI/TM switch is set to TM, this pin acts as an input, and the TM output from the attached modem (pin 25 on the modem) comes into the 6500 on this pin.

A-2 Cables

V.35/V.36 (Modulus 9/21 Enclosures)

Pin DCE

Position

1 --------------- SHIELD/FRAME

2 <------------- TRANSMITTED

Function/

Signal Name

GROUND

DATA A

Pin DTE

Position

Function/

Signal Name

1 -------------- SHIELD/FRAME

GROUND

2 -------------> TRANSMITTED

DATA A

3 -------------> RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------- RECEIVED DATA A

4 <------------- REQUEST TO SEND 4 -------------> REQUEST TO SEND

5 -------------> CLEAR TO SEND 5 <------------- CLEAR TO SEND

6 -------------> DATA SET READY 6 <------------- DATA SET READY

7 --------------- SIGNAL GROUND 7 --------------- SIGNAL GROUND

8 -------------> DATA CARRIER

DETECT

8 <------------- DATA CARRIER

DETECT

13 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK B13 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

14 <------------- TRANSMITTED

DATA B

14 -------------> TRANSMITTED

DATA B

15 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK A15 <------------- TRANSMIT CLOCK

16 -------------> RECEIVED DATA B 16 <------------- RECEIVED DATA B

17 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK A 17 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK A

18 NC (No Connection) 18 -------------> LOOP 3

(V.36 ONLY).

19 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK B 19 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK B

20 <------------- DATA TERMINAL

READY

21 <------------- LOOP 2

(V.36 ONLY).

23 <------------- EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK B

24 <------------ EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK A

20 -------------> DATA TERMINAL

READY

21 -------------> LOOP 2

(V.36 ONLY).

23 -------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK B

24 -------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK A

25 NC (No Connection) 25 <------------ TEST MODE

(V.36 ONLY)

Cables A-3

V.11 Signals (Modulus 9/21 Enclosures)

Pin DCE

Position

1 --------------- SHIELD/FRAME

2 <------------- T (A) TRANSMITTED

V.11 Function/Signal

Name

GROUND

DATA A

Pin DTE

Position

Function/Signal

Name

1 --------------- SHIELD/FRAME

GROUND

2 -------------> TRANSMITTED

DATA A

3 -------------> R (A) RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------- RECEIVED DATA A

4 <------------ C (A) CONTROL A 4 -------------> CONTROL A

6 -------------> I (B) INDICATION B 6 <------------- INDICATION B

7 -------------- SIGNAL GROUND 7 --------------- SIGNAL GROUND

8 -------------> I (A) INDICATION A 8 <------------ INDICATION A

13 -------------> S (B) TRANSMIT CLOCK B13 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

14 <------------ T (B) TRANSMITTED

DATA B

14 -------------> TRANSMITTED

DATA B

15 -------------> S (A) TRANSMIT CLOCK A15 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

16 -------------> R (B) RECEIVED DATA B 16 <------------ RECEIVED DATA B

17 -------------> * RECEIVE CLOCK A 17 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK A

19 -------------> * RECEIVE CLOCK B 19 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK B

20 <------------- C (B) CONTROL B 20 -------------> CONTROL B

23 <------------- X (B) EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK B

24 <------------- X

(A)

EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A

23 -------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK B

24 -------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK A

* These V.11 signals are not used in the X.21 standard.

A-4 Cables

V.35/V.36 Signals (Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures)

Pin DCE

Position

1 --------------- SHIELD/FRAME

GROUND

Function/

Signal Name

Pin DTE

Position

Function/

Signal Name

1 --------------- SHIELD/FRAME

GROUND

2 <------------- TRANSMITTED DATA A 2 --------------> TRANSMITTED DATA A

3 -------------> RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------- RECEIVED DATA A

4 <------------- REQUEST TO SEND 4 -------------> REQUEST TO SEND

5 -------------> CLEAR TO SEND 5 <------------- CLEAR TO SEND

6 -------------> DATA SET READY 6 <------------- DATA SET READY

7 --------------- SIGNAL GROUND 7 --------------- SIGNAL GROUND

8 -------------> DATA CARRIER DETECT 8 <------------- DATA CARRIER DETECT

13 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK B 13 <------------- TRANSMIT CLOCK B

14 <------------ TRANSMITTED DATA B 14 -------------> TRANSMITTED DATA B

15 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK A 15 <------------- TRANSMIT CLOCK A

16 -------------- RECEIVED DATA B 16 <------------- RECEIVED DATA B

17 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK A 17 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK A

18 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK B 18 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK B

19 -------------> RECEIVE CLOCK B 19 <------------- RECEIVE CLOCK B

20 <------------- DATA TERMINAL

READY

20 -------------> DATA TERMINAL

READY

21 -------------> TRANSMIT CLOCK B 21 <------------- TRANSMIT CLOCK B

22 <------------- EXTERNAL TRANSMIT

CLOCK B

24 <------------- EXTERNAL TRANSMIT

CLOCK A

22 -------------> EXTERNAL TRANSMIT

CLOCK B

24 -------------> EXTERNAL TRANSMIT

CLOCK A

25 NC (No Connection) 25 <------------- TEST MODE

(V.36 ONLY).

Cables A-5

V.11 Signals (Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures)

Pin DCE

Position

1 -------------- SHIELD/FRAME

2 <------------ T

3 ------------> R

V.11 Function/Signal

Name

GROUND

TRANSMITTED

(A)

DATA A

RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------ RECEIVED DATA A

DTE

Position

Function/Signal

Name

1 ------------- SHIELD/FRAME

GROUND

2 ------------- TRANSMITTED

DATA A

(A)

4 <------------ C

CONTROL A 4 -----------> CONTROL A

(A)

6 ------------> I (B) INDICATION B 6 <------------ INDICATION B

7 -------------- SIGNAL GROUND 7 -------------- SIGNAL GROUND

8 ------------> I (A) INDICATION A 8 <------------ INDICATION A

13 -----------> S

(B)

14 <----------- T

(B)

15 ------------> S

(A)

16 ------------> R

TRANSMIT CLOCK B13 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

TRANSMITTED DATA B

14 ------------> TRANSMITTED

DATA B

TRANSMIT CLOCK A15 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

RECEIVED DATA B 16 <------------ RECEIVED DATA B

(B)

17 ------------> * RECEIVE CLOCK A 17 <------------ RECEIVE CLOCK A

18 ------------> * RECEIVE CLOCK B 18 <------------ RECEIVE CLOCK B

19 ------------> * RECEIVE CLOCK B 19 <------------ RECEIVE CLOCK B

20 <----------- C

CONTROL B 20 ------------> CONTROL B

(B)

21 ------------> S(B) TRANSMIT CLOCK B21 <------------ TRANSMIT CLOCK

22 <----------- X

(B)

24 <------------ X

(A)

EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK B

EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A

22 ------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK B

24 ------------> EXTERNAL

TRANSMIT CLOCK A

*These V.11 signals are not used in the X.21 standard.

A-6 Cables

P1 P2

11 23 32 48 514 620 77 84 14 5 15 18 17 24 18 15 20 6 22 25 24 17 25 22 16 21 21 16

Pin Function

1Receive+ 6Receive– 5Transmit– 9Transmit+ NOTE: All other pins are reserved and

should remain unconnected.

Pin Function

4Receive+ 5Receive– 3Transmit– 6Transmit+ NOTE: All other pins are reserved and

should remain unconnected.

Cables A-7

Appendix B

Specifications

Introduction This section describes the physical and environmental specifications and power

requirements for the enclosures.

Additional Information

Physical Characteristics

For more information about Modulus 8/18 enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation Guide (Product Code 80300). For Modulus 9/21 enclosures, see the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide (Part No. 09564, Rev. B).

Unit Dimensions

6500 Standalone Enclosure Height: 2.75 in. (6.99 cm)

Wid th: 8.54 in. (21.69 cm) Depth: 16.00 in. (40.64 cm) Weight: 5.00 lb (2.3 kg)

Modulus 8 Height: 14.0 in. (35.6 cm)

Width: 8.5 in. (21.6 cm) Depth: 22.0 in. (55.9 cm) Weight (Empty): 32 lb (14.5 kg) Max Number of 6500 Product Cards: 4

Modulus 18 Height: 14.0 in. (35.6 cm)

Width: 19.0 in. (48.3 cm) Depth: 22.0 in. (55.9 cm) Weight (Empty): 40.5 lb (18.4 kg) Max Number of 6500 Product Cards: 8

Modulus 9 Height: 14.5 in. (36.8 cm)

Width: 8.7 in. (22.1 cm) Depth: 20.5 in. (52.1 cm) Weight (Empty): 35 lb (15.9 kg) Max Number of 6500 Product Cards: 4

Specifications B-1

Power Requirements

Unit (continued) Dimensions

Modulus 21 Height: 14.0 in. (35.6 cm)

Width:17.8 in. (45.2 cm) Depth: 20.75 in. (52.7 cm) Weight (Empty): 48 lb (21.8 kg) Max Number of 6500 Series Product

Cards: 9

Standalone Enclosure 100-240 VAC nominal, 47 to 63 Hz

Modulus 8 100-120 VAC, 8.0 A, 50 to 60 Hz

220-240 VAC, 6.0A, 50 to 60 Hz

Modulus 9 100-120 VAC, 5.0A, 50 to 60 Hz

220-240 VAC, 3.0A, 50 to 60 Hz

Modulus 18 and Modulus 21 100-120 VAC, 10.0A maximum, 50 to

60 Hz

Environmental Limits

220-240 VAC, 6.0A maximum, 50 to 60 Hz

Modulus 18, -48 VDC Power Supply Module

Modulus 21, -48 VDC Power

-48 to -60 VDC, 10.0A maximum

-48 to -60 VDC, 15.0A maximum

Supply Module

Power Rating for 6500

PLUS

18.5

Processor Card with TRIM Card

PLUS

• All enclosures, 6500 CPU, 6500

processor, 6500 I/O cards: 0° C to 50° C

(32° F to 122° F)

• 6500 NSO card: 0° C to 45° C (32° F to 113° F)

• Storage Temperature: –40° C to 70° C (–40° F to 158° F)

• Relative Humidity: 5% to 90% (noncondensing)

B-2 Specifications

Vanguard Managed Solutions 6500 PLUS User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

About This Manual

Software Features

Hardware

Enclosures and Backplanes

Processor Cards

Auxiliary Processor Cards

Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards

Network Storage Option Card

Token Ring Interface Module Option

Integral DSU

Installing Standalone Units

Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone Enclosures

Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures

Multiprocessor Nodes

Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor Node

Installing/Replacing Processor Cards

Requirements for Installing a TRIM Card

Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card

Removing/Replacing TRIM Cards

Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression

Starting Up the Node

Replacing Processor Card Components

Replacing DIMs

Installing SIMMs

Replacing FLASH Modules

Replacing ID Modules

Replacing PROM Chips

Replacing the CMEM Chip

DSU DIM Installation

DSU Input and Output Signaling

Troubleshooting DSU DIM Installation

DSU DIM FCC Information

Power-Up Verification

Setting Node to Default Configuration

Installing Software Options

Accessing Node Serial Number from Node Statistics

Enabling A Software Access Key

Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network

Enhanced LAN Option