Cabletron-systems TRXI-42A Manuale Utente

TRXI-22A, TRXI-24A, TRXI-42A, AND TRXI-44A ACTIVETOKEN RING INTELLIGENT HUBUSER’S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505

INTRODUCTION Page 1-4 Token Ring Port Interface Modules TPIMs are optional features that let you expand your trunk connections using different media

INTRODUCTION Page 1-5 RMON MIB Support The TRXI supports the RMON MIB RFC 1271/1513 Token Ring Extensions shown in Table 1-2. COM Port Applications

INTRODUCTION Page 1-6 1.5 REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network Management Protocol (SN

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS This chapter describes cabling requirements, power requirements, and operat

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-2 2.1.1 UTP Cable Specifications for the TRXI-22A/24A LobePorts and TPIM-T2 The TRXI-22A and TRXI-24A lobe ports an

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-3 Maximum Lobe Lengths The lobe length is the physical length of the cable connecting a station to its TCU port at

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-42.1.2 STP Cable Specifications For The TRXI-42A/44A LobePorts and TPIM-T1/T4The TRXI-42A and TRXI-44A lobe ports sup

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-5Maximum Lobe LengthsThe lobe length is the physical length of the cable connecting a station to its TCU port at the

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-62.1.3 Mixed Cable TypesIf you mix cable types in your installation, you must compensate for the different cable att

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-72.1.4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for theTPIM-F2Table 2-6 shows Multimode Fiber Optic Cable specificat

NOTICE i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-82.1.5 Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for theTPIM-F3Table 2-7 shows Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable speci

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-92.2 CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS/TROUBLESHOOTINGThe following sections describe common cable problems and recommendations

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-10• Token ring signals should not be routed through copper cables that exit a building or which are adjacent to cabl

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-112.3 COM 1/COM 2 PORT SPECIFICATIONSThe RJ45 COM 1 and COM 2 ports support Console, Modem, UPS, and SLIP applicatio

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-122.4 TPIM SPECIFICATIONSTPIMs provide Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) connections that let you extend your network using a

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-13TPIM-T2The TPIM-T2 is an RJ45 connector that supports UTP cabling.Figure 2-4 shows pinouts for Ring Out and Ring I

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-14TPIM-F2The TPIM-F2 shown in Figure 2-6 is an ST connector that supports Multimode fiber Optic cabling. Figure 2-6.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-15TPIM-F3The TPIM-F3 shown in Figure 2-7 is an ST connector that supports Single Mode fiber Optic cabling.Figure 2-7.

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-16Parameter Typical Minimum MaximumTransmitter Peak Wave Length 1300 nm 1270 nm 1330 nmSpectral Width 60 nm - 10

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-172.5 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONSThe operating specifications for the TRXI are described in this section. Cabletron System

NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may no

REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSPage 2-18SAFETYThis unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2No. 950 and EN 60950; the EMI requirements of F

INSTALLATIONPage 3-1CHAPTER 3INSTALLATIONThis chapter outlines the procedure for installing a TRXI and connecting it to a network. Be sure that your n

INSTALLATIONPage 3-22. Attach the strain relief bracket to the bottom of the TRXI as shown in Figure 3-1.Figure 3-1. Attaching the Strain Relief3.3 IN

INSTALLATIONPage 3-33.3.1 Rack Mounting the TRXIRefer to Figure 3-2 and perform these steps to install the TRXI in a 19-inch rack.1. Remove four cover

INSTALLATIONPage 3-43.3.2 Wall Mounting the TRXIWhen you wall mount the TRXI, the cable connections must face down. Perform the following steps to wal

INSTALLATIONPage 3-53. You will need a pencil for this step. With the wall mounting brackets attached to the TRXI, position the TRXI against the wall

INSTALLATIONPage 3-63.4 SETTING THE RING SPEED SWITCHThis section explains how to change the TRXI’s ring speed from the factory default setting of 16

INSTALLATIONPage 3-73.5 SETTING THE NVRAM SWITCHFigure 3-7 shows the location of the NVRAM Reset Switch. The TRXI uses NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Acce

INSTALLATIONPage 3-83.6 CONNECTING THE TRXI TO THE POWER SOURCENote: The TRXI has a universal power supply. This allows you to connect the TRXI to pow

INSTALLATIONPage 3-9Figure 3-9 illustrates possible configurations for both the TRXI-24A and TRXI-44A.Figure 3-9. Configuration Examples for TRXI-24A a

NOTICE iii2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program.3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall

INSTALLATIONPage 3-10To attach a UTP or STP lobe segment to a TRXI network port:1. Insert the RJ45 connector from each twisted pair segment into the d

INSTALLATIONPage 3-113.8 INSTALLING THE TPIM RI/RO MODULESTPIMs provide RI/RO trunk port connections that support various media for trunk cabling. You

INSTALLATIONPage 3-123.8.1 Setting the TPIM’s Phantom Switch and RI/RO SwitchBefore you install a TPIM, set the Phantom Switch to the appropriate sett

INSTALLATIONPage 3-133.8.2 Installing a TPIM to the TRXITo install a TPIM, perform the following steps:Caution: Observe all static precautions while h

INSTALLATIONPage 3-143.8.3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T1Before connecting a segment to the TPIM-T1, check each end of the segment t

INSTALLATIONPage 3-153.8.4 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T2 orTPIM-T4The TPIM-T2 supports UTP cabling and the TPIM-T4 supports STP cab

INSTALLATIONPage 3-163.8.5 Connecting a Fiber Optic Link Segment to the TPIM-F2or TPIM-F3When connecting a fiber optic link segment to the TPIM-F2 or T

INSTALLATIONPage 3-17To connect a fiber optic link segment to the TPIM-F2 or TPIM-F3:1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports

INSTALLATIONPage 3-18c. Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifications outlined in Fiber Optic Network Requirements.d. Check that t

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-1CHAPTER 4TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter contains procedures for testing the TRXI after you connect it to t

CONTENTS v TABLE OF CONTENTSCHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL...1-11.2 GETTING HE

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-24.2 USING LANVIEW LEDsLANVIEW is Cabletron Systems’ built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system. Using

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-34.3 USING THE LCD DISPLAYThe TRXI is equipped with an LCD as shown in Figure 4-2. The LCD is a diagnostic tool that

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-44.3.1 Static System MessagesThese messages display TRXI configuration information. To view the Static System Message

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-54.3.2 Alarm MessagesAlarm messages pertain to events that occur within the TRXI. Press the Display button and hold

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-64.3.3 Unsaved Initialization MessagesThese are power-up messages that appear on the LCD as the event occurs but are

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-74.3.4 Saved System MessagesSaved System Message are device related start-up or boot strap messages, BOOTP/TFTP host

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-1CHAPTER 5LOCAL MANAGEMENTThis chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access the TRXI’s Local Management. It a

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-25.1 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL REQUIREMENTSTo access TRXI Local Management, you need either:• a Digital Equipment Corporation VT seri

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-35.1.2 Setting the Management Terminal Setup ParametersTable 5-1 lists the setup parameters for the local management terminal.

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-45.1.3 Modem Cable Configuration and SetupTo access Local Management from a modem, use an RS-232 cable available from Cabletron

CONTENTS vi3.8.1 Setting the TPIM’s Phantom Switch andRI/RO Switch...3-123.8.2 Installing

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-55.2 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENTWith your terminal properly configured and the correct physical cable connections in place, you c

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-65.3 USING LOCAL MANAGEMENTTRXI Local Management consists of three menu screens:• the Main Menu screen• the Device Setup screen

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-7Selecting a Menu OptionTo select a menu option: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu option.2. Press Return. The selected

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-85.3.1 The System Level ScreenThe System Level screen lets you view TRXI information such as COM port status and MAC address. Y

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-9COM 1 ApplicationDisplays the port’s application as either Console, SLIP, UPS, or Modem.COM 2 ApplicationDisplays the port’s a

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-10Setting the System TimeTo set the system time:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the System Time field.2. Enter the time into

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-11Setting the Subnet MaskNote: Consult your Network Administrator prior to setting the Subnet Mask.The Subnet Mask defines how y

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-123. Select Yes to Clear SNMP Agent IP Address and Community Names Only or No to escape the field.4. Use the arrow keys to high

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-135.3.2 The SNMP Community Names ScreenThe SNMP Community Names screen lets you set community names. Community names serve two

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-14The following sections provide a brief explanation of each field on the SNMP Community Names screen and instructions for using

INTRODUCTION Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems TRXI-22A, TRXI-24A, TRXI-42A, and TRXI-44A Active Token Ring Intelligen

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-155.3.3 The SNMP Traps ScreenThe SNMP Traps screen lets you designate which management workstations receive trap messages. Figu

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-16Setting SNMP TrapsTo set SNMP traps:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the Trap Destination field.2. Enter the IP address of

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-175.3.4 The Ring Security ScreenThe Ring Security screen lets you control access to your token ring network. Figure 5-8 shows t

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-18The trap/alarm includes the new station’s MAC address so that you can decide if the new station should be allowed to remain o

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-19The “station added” trap message includes the new station’s MAC address so that you can decide if the new station should be a

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-20Building the Allowed ListNote: You must set the Security Mode field to Disabled before you build the allowed list.To build th

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-21Deleting Stations from the Station Address Allowed ListTo delete stations from the Station Address allowed list:1. Use the ar

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-225.3.5 The Device Statistics ScreenThe Device Statistics screen lets you view ring information, isolating errors, and non-isol

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-23Frames ReceivedDisplays the total frames detected on the ring since the TRXI was last powered on or reset.KBytes ReceivedDisp

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-24Burst ErrorsDisplays the total burst errors detected by the TRXI. Burst Errors are the absence of clocking signals at a node’

INTRODUCTION Page 1-2 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the Cabletron Systems TRXI, or if you have any questions, comments,

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-25• Unknown, Indicates the state of the ring cannot be detected by the management station.• Closed, Indicates that the manageme

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-26Frame Copied ErrorsDisplays the total number of Frame Copied Errors. These errors occur when a station finds a frame with its

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-27Selecting the Device Statistics Counter ModeTo select the Device Statistics counter mode:1. Use the arrow keys to highlight A

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-285.3.6 The Chassis Status View ScreenThe Chassis Status View screen displays the status of ports 1-24, the Ring In port, and t

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-29OperationalSelects the status view mode as Operational or Administrative.Refresh99secDisplays the time interval between scree

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-305.3.7 The Component Status View ScreenThe Component Status View screen is a view only screen that displays the functions oper

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-315.3.8 The SNMP Tools ScreenThis section describes specific commands and features within the SNMP Tools screen. This screen all

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-32SNMP Community NameIdentifies the community name MIB access level password.OID PrependSpecifies the number prefix common to all

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-33The Security Access LevelEach MIB component that the TRXI supports (e.g., RMON, DLM, etc.) has its own “password” for each po

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-343. Enter an OID either by:• using the keyboard to enter the OID.Shortcut: Save yourself some keystrokes by typing the OID min

INTRODUCTION Page 1-3You can upgrade the TRXI-22A and TRXI-42A to twenty-four ports using a twelve port upgrade kit available from Cabletron Systems

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-353. Enter an OID. [1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4.0]4. Press the Return key. If that OID does not exist, the TRXI displays “MIB_NO_INSTANCE”.

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-36To walk through the MIB:1. Highlight WALK, using the arrow keys.2. Press the Return key. “<INITIAL> OID (=|F9)” appears

LOCAL MANAGEMENTPage 5-374. Press the Return key. The initial OID details, including its size, data type, and data value, appear.5. Highlight STEP, us