Cabletron Systems TRXI-44 Flash EEPROMs, Cabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor, Recommended Reading

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INTRODUCTION

Flash EEPROMs

The TRXI uses Flash EEPROMs that allow you to download new and updated ﬁrmware using Cabletron’s Remote LANVIEW/Windows, version 2.3 or later or any device using BOOTP or TFTP protocols.

Cabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor

Cabletron Systems’ Distributed LAN Monitor (DLM) is a software option for the TRXI. DLM provides a method for locally polling and monitoring devices on a local area network to minimize network management trafﬁc on an enterprise, campus, or wide area network.

1.5REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES

You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software. Cabletron Systems offers the following remote management packages:

•Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM®

•Cabletron Systems Remote LANVIEW®/Windows™

•Cabletron Systems Remote SPECTRUM® Portable Management Applications

The TRXI remote network management capabilities provide the necessary management tools for the TRXI to operate at its full capacity. Your ability to set up parameters with network management ensures optimal performance of the TRXI.

1.6RECOMMENDED READING

We recommend the following publications if you need more information about implementing a token ring network.

Local Area Networks, Token Ring Access Method, IEEE Standard 802.5 (1989)

Commercial Building Wiring Standard, EIA Standard Proposal No. 1907-B (if approved, to be published as EIA/TIA-568)

LAN Troubleshooting Handbook, Mark Miller (1989, M&T

Publishing)

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Contents Token Ring Intelligent HUB USER’S Guide Printed On Recycled Paper FCC Notice Exclusion of Warranty and Disclaimer of Liability Installation Contents Table of Contents IntroductionREQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Local Management ContentsTesting and Troubleshooting Chapter Introduction Using this ManualTrxi Overview Introduction Getting HelpTrxi Features Token Ring Port Interface Modules TPIMs Media Type ConnectorRmon MIB Support Group Subgroup SectionRecommended Reading Flash EEPROMsCabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor Remote Network Management CapabilitiesCable Specifications Chapter REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONSFrequency Impedance Attenuation Attenuation and ImpedanceMaximum Number of Stations Maximum Lobe LengthsUTP Cable Type Maximum Lobe Length Mbps Type 3 Media FiltersREQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Trunk Lengths STP Cable Type Ring Speed MbpsMixed Cable Types Fiber Optic Budget Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Speciﬁcations for the TPIM-F2Cable Type Attenuation Maximum Drive Distance Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Speciﬁcations for the TPIM-F3 Noise TemperatureCrosstalk REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS UPS REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS COM 1/COM 2 Port SpecificationsConsole ModemTPIM-T1 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Tpim SpecificationsTPIM-T4 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-T2Value Case Budget REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-F2Parameter Typical Worst Worst Case Typical TPIM-F3 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-F3Parameter Typical Minimum Maximum Environmental Requirements REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS General SpecificationsPower Supply Requirements Output Min. Load Max. Load Max PowerPhysical REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS SafetyService Attaching the Strain Relief Bracket Unpacking the TrxiAttaching the Strain Relief Installing the TrxiRack Mounting the Trxi Installing the Trxi in the RackWall Mounting the Trxi Free-Standing Installation Ring Speed Switch Settings Installation Setting the Ring Speed SwitchInstallation Setting the Nvram Switch Connecting the Network Lobe Port Cabling Installation Connecting the Trxi to the Power SourceConfiguration Examples for TRXI-24 and TRXI-44 LNK TPIM-T4 Installation Installing the Tpim RI/RO Modules Top View Setting the TPIM’s Phantom Switch and RI/RO Switch12. Installing a Tpim Installing a Tpim to the TrxiConnecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T1 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T2 or TPIM-T4 Installation LNK Finishing the Installation Checking the Installation Chapter Testing and TroubleshootingTRXI-24TOKEN Ring HUB with Lanview Testing and Troubleshooting Using LanviewLCD Testing and Troubleshooting LCD DisplayDisplayed Message Comments Static System MessagesDisplayed Messages Comments Alarm MessagesNormal Unsaved Initialization Messages Failure or Error MessagesUnsaved Initialization Messages Displayed Message Saved System MessagesChapter Local Management Attaching the Management Terminal Local Management Management Terminal RequirementsSetup Setting the Management Terminal Setup ParametersDisplay Setup General SetupRJ45 COM 2 Port Modem Cable Conﬁguration and SetupTrxi Local Management Local Management Accessing Local ManagementMain Menu Local Management Using Local ManagementExiting Your Local Management Session Selecting a Menu OptionExiting a Local Management Screen IP Address System Level ScreenSystem Date System TimeClear All Nvram Setting the System DateCOM 1 Application COM 2 ApplicationSetting the IP Address Setting the System TimeSetting the Subnet Mask Setting the Enable Beacon Recovery Field Setting the Clear All Nvram FieldSnmp Community Names Screen Editing the Community Name Field AccessComponent Name Community NameTrap Community Name Enable TrapsSnmp Traps Screen Trap DestinationSetting Snmp Traps Ring Security Screen Stn Edit Security ModeStation Address Return SAVE/EXECUTENextscreen PreviousscreenAdding Stations to the Station Address Allowed List Building the Allowed ListDeleting Stations from the Station Address Allowed List Changing the Ring Security ModeInterface Device Statistics ScreenDevice Statistics Isolating Errors Ring Information Ring Number Ports EnabledNON-ISOLATING Errors Lost Frame ErrorsFrequency Errors Frame Copied ErrorsRcvr Congestion Errors Token ErrorsSetting the Refresh Field Selecting the Device Statistics Counter ModeTemp Enable All PortsChassis Status View Screen Port StatusReturn Setting the Enable All Ports OptionSetting the Operational/Administrative Mode Option Operational11. Component Status View Screen Component Status View ScreenSnmp Tools Screen Walk GETSET GetnextCommunity Name Security Access LevelGetting and Setting OIDs Local Management Scrolling Through MIB OIDs Local Management Local Management French Power Supply CordGerman Spanish