Cabletron Systems TRXI-44, TRXI-22, TRXI-42, TRXI-24 manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems TRXI-22, TRXI-24, TRXI-42, and TRXI-44 Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide. This manual provides installation instructions, network requirements, and reference information for the TRXI stand-alone concentrator. You should have an understanding of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) type data communications networks and their physical layer components before installing the TRXI.

Note: This manual uses the term TRXI to describe the TRXI -22, 24, 42, and 44 unless otherwise specified.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

The following summary provides information about each chapter in this manual. Read through the summary to familiarize yourself with this manual’s organization and content.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and briefly describes features of the TRXI.

Chapter 2, Requirements/Specifications, describes cabling requirements, network guidelines, and TRXI operating specifications.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains instructions for installing your TRXI and connecting it to the network using the various media types. This chapter includes instructions for setting the Ring Speed Switch, setting the NVRAM Switch, installing the Token Ring Port Interface Modules (TPIMs), and setting the TPIM Phantom Switch.

Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting, contains procedures for testing the TRXI after installation, a description of the LANVIEW® LEDs, and explains the front panel LCD display.

Chapter 5, Local Management, describes how to access Local Management. It also describes each of the Local Management screens and the available commands.

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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 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Contents Table of Contents IntroductionInstallation Testing and Troubleshooting ContentsLocal Management 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 Cable Type Attenuation Maximum Drive Distance Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for the TPIM-F2Fiber Optic Budget Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for the TPIM-F3 Crosstalk TemperatureNoise REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS UPS REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS COM 1/COM 2 Port SpecificationsConsole ModemTPIM-T1 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Tpim SpecificationsTPIM-T4 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-T2Parameter Typical Worst Worst Case Typical REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-F2Value Case Budget TPIM-F3 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS TPIM-F3Parameter Typical Minimum Maximum Environmental Requirements REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS General SpecificationsPower Supply Requirements Output Min. Load Max. Load Max PowerService REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS SafetyPhysical 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 MessagesUnsaved Initialization Messages Failure or Error MessagesNormal Unsaved 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 a Local Management Screen Selecting a Menu OptionExiting Your Local Management Session 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 Station Address Security ModeStn Edit 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 ModeDevice Statistics Device Statistics ScreenInterface 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 GetnextGetting and Setting OIDs Security Access LevelCommunity Name Local Management Scrolling Through MIB OIDs Local Management Local Management French Power Supply CordGerman Spanish