Vanguard Managed Solutions 6500 PLUS User Manual
Vanguard Managed Solutions
Vanguard 6500
PLUS
Installation Manual
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Writer: Bob Nichols
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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
Contents
Chapter 1. About the 6500
PLUS
Software Features ......................................................................................... 1-2
Hardware ...................................................................................................... 1-3
Enclosures and Backplanes ...................................................................... 1-4
6500PLUS Processor Cards ..................................................................... 1-6
PLUS
6500
Auxiliary Processor Cards ....................................................... 1-10
6500PLUS Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards ................................ 1-11
6500PLUS Network Storage Option Card ............................................... 1-13
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
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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
ii
Overview
About This Manual
Introduction This manual describes features, hardware, specifications, and applications for the
PLUS
6500
.
Note
For information on operating system software and configuration, see the
Vanguard Basics Manual.
PLUS
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
PLUS
hardware and software features, and FCC
and telephone company procedures and requirements.
Chapter 2 Installing the hardware on the 6500
PLUS
, powerup and
verification, and installation of software options.
Appendix A Cable pinouts for Ethernet and Token Ring.
Appendix B Product specifications.
PLUS
Downloading
Software
For operating software download procedures, refer to 6500
Procedures.
Downloading
i
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:
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.
ii
Overview
Chapter 1
About the 6500
PLUS
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.
PLUS
is a family of networking devices that can operate in private networks
PLUS
node can have from 6 to 54 ports, with
About the 6500
PLUS
1-1
Software Features
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.
PLUS
node from a local or
PLUS
refer to the Software
1-2 About the 6500
PLUS
Hardware
Hardware
Introduction A 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
•6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
processor cards provide the basic functions of a 6500
PLUS
processor cards are necessary to run 6500
PLUS
node and can
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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).
PLUS
are:
PLUS
node with space for one or more
Figure 1-2. Modulus 21 Enclosure
1-4 About the 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
1-5
Hardware
6500
PLUS
Processor Cards
Introduction The 6500
node. There are three types of processor cards:
•6505
•6507
•6525
Description 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
6505
also configure processor cards from a locally or remotely connected terminal.
PLUS
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.
PLUS
processor card provides the main processing power in a 6500
PLUS
Asynchronous Access Server
PLUS
Multifunctional Access Server
PLUS
Network Concentrator
PLUS
processor cards are shipped with Single Inline Memory Modules (SIMMs)
and 6507
PLUS
PLUS
cards and all asynchronous ports on the 6525
is an asynchronous packet assembler/disassembler (PAD). If your node
PLUS
processor card, you can:
PLUS
processor card in each node.
PLUS
. You can
PLUS
6507
Multifunctional
Access Server
Note
You can use UIO cards in 6505
PLUS
nodes if the UIO is configured only for PAD
ports.
The 6507
(PAD). If your node is based on the 6507
PLUS
is a multifunction/multiprotocol packet assembler/disassembler
• Have up to two 6507
PLUS
processor card, you can:
PLUS
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
PLUS
Hardware
PLUS
6525
Network
Concentrator
Port
Configurations
6505
6507
A 6525
PLUS
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).
PLUS
A 6500
node contains only one type of processor card. For example, a single
node may include up to nine 6525
6525
PLUS
and 6507
PLUS
processor cards. The following table shows the port
configurations available for the different processor cards.
Card Maximum Processor
Cards Per Node
PLUS
PLUS
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
PLUS
processor cards in a node.
PLUS
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
PLUS
PLUS
6525
*On 6507
9 PAD 50 bps to 38.4 kbps 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
PLUS
and 6525
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
I
N
POWER
STATUS
WATCHDOG
TEST
1
2
D
A
3
T
A
O
U
4
T
5
6
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
P
R
I
3
T
M
4
5
6
CTP PT.6
DIAG.
DFLT NODE
P.C. 68700
LAN
COMPAT IBLE
O
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.
PLUS
Processor Card Front Panel
1-8 About the 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
1-9
Hardware
6500
PLUS
Auxiliary Processor Cards
Introduction 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
auxiliary processor card is a 6507
PLUS
or 6525
PLUS
PLUS
processor cards shown in Figure 1-3.
PLUS
auxiliary processor card as the primary processor
PLUS
auxiliary processor card is intended to be used for redundancy and
PLUS
and 6525
PLUS
processor card without
auxiliary processor
1-10 About the 6500
PLUS
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
and 6525
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
PLUS
PLUS
PLUS
PLUS
PLUS
PLUS
, if PAD
PAD Yes
•PAD
•MUX
•X.25
• optional
synchronous
protocols
No
About the 6500
PLUS
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
1
2
D
A
T
A
I
N
D
A
3
T
P
A
O
O
R
U
T
4
T
5
6
Set to RI position if port
RI/TM
is to emulate a dial modem;
otherwise, set to TM.
Figure 1-4. 6500
R
I
PLUS
Universal I/O or Asynchronous I/O Card Front
1
2
P
3
T
O
M
R
4
T
5
6
P.C. 68904
Panel
1-12 About the 6500
PLUS
6500
PLUS
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.
PLUS
network storage option (NSO) card expands basic node memory for
About the 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
Figure 1-5. 6500
Network Storage Option Card
1-14 About the 6500
PLUS
Hardware
PLUS
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
PLUS
6505
cards) within a Modulus enclosure. The TRIM card is suitable only in a
PLUS
or 6525
PLUS
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
PLUS
1-15
Hardware
TRIM-Compatible
Processor Card
Upgrade
Not all 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
6500
PLUS
Integral DSU
Hardware
Introduction The 6500
PLUS
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
PLUS
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
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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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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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Chapter 2
Installation
Overview
Introduction This chapter contains installation procedures for:
•6500
•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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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.
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Installing Standalone Units
Installing Standalone Units
Introduction This section explains how to set up a 6500
receive the enclosure, it already contains a 6505
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standalone enclosure. When you
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, 6507
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, or 6525
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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
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, 6507
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, 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.
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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
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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
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Card Removal
Procedure
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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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