Cabletron Systems MICROMMAC-22T, 42T manual Chapter Introduction, Contents Overview

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems MicroMMAC-22T/-24T/-42T/

-44T Stackable Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide. This manual provides installation instructions, network requirements, reference information, and operating instructions for the MicroMMAC-T (Figure 1-1) family of stackable hubs. Installing the MicroMMAC-T requires familiarity with the physical layer components of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) data communications networks.

NOTE: Unless otherwise speciﬁed, this manual uses the term MicroMMAC-T to collectively refer to the MicroMMAC-22T, the MicroMMAC-24T, the MicroMMAC-42T, and the MicroMMAC-44T.

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MicroMMAC-24TTOKEN RING HUB WITH LANVIEW®

SUPPORTING 100 OHM UTP CABLE

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	SPEED		CPU	ACT	Ring Out
4M	SPEED				Slot
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Figure 1-1. The MicroMMAC-T

1.1 CONTENTS OVERVIEW

This manual contains the following information:

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual and describes features of the MicroMMAC-T and its add-on components. It also lists sources where more information on Token Ring network implementation can be found.

Chapter 2, Requirements/Speciﬁcations, describes cabling requirements, network guidelines, and MicroMMAC-T operating speciﬁcations.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains MicroMMAC-T installation instructions and discusses network connections using various media types. This chapter includes instructions for setting the Ring Speed Switch, the Reset Switch, the NVRAM Switch, and the TPIM Phantom Switch. It also

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Contents Page Iii FCC Notice Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC. Program License Agreement United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Local Management TroubleshootingSaved System Messages Viewing Power UP Diagnostic Tests Chapter Introduction Contents OverviewMicroMMAC-T Overview Telnet MicroMMAC-T FeaturesSpeed Fault Protection Cable Signal PolarityActive TCU Ports Local ManagementCabletron’s Distributed LAN Monitor Mode Ring Speed SwitchFlash Eeprom Lanview LEDsCOM Port Applications Reset ButtonLCD and LCD Display Button MIB SupportRmon MIB Support Rmon MIB RFC 1271/1513 SupportGroup Subgroup Section Stackable Capabilities Typical Stackable Conﬁguration BRIDGING/ROUTING CapabilitiesRemote Management Capabilities 1 SNA/WAN IntegrationTelnet Capabilities BRIMsGetting Help Recommended ReadingMicroMMAC-T Ports/Cables Cable SpecificationsAttenuation and Impedance UTP Cable SpeciﬁcationsUTP Voice Grade and Category 3 Speciﬁcations Frequency Impedance AttenuationType 3 Media Filters Maximum Lobe LengthsMaximum Number of Stations UTP Maximum Lobe LengthsSTP Cable Speciﬁcations STP Cable SpeciﬁcationsTypes Frequency Impedance Attenuation STP Maximum Lobe Lengths Maximum Trunk LengthsSTP Cable Type Ring Speed Mbps STP Maximum Drive DistanceAttenuation Mixed Cable TypesMultimode Fiber Optic Cable Speciﬁcations Cable Type Attenuation Maximum Drive DistanceSingle Mode Fiber Optic Cable Speciﬁcations Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable SpeciﬁcationsFiber Optic Budget Temperature Cable RECOMMENDATIONS/TROUBLESHOOTINGCrosstalk NoiseCOM 1/COM 2 Ports COM Port SpecificationsUPS Tpim SpecificationsSlip TPIM-T1TPIM-T1 Pinouts TPIM-T2TPIM-T4 Pinouts TPIM-F2TPIM-F2 Speciﬁcations TPIM-F3Parameter Typical Worst Case Value Budget Parameter Typical Minimum MaximumREQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply Requirements General SpecificationsOutput Min. Load Max. Load Max Power Environmental RequirementsSafety ServicePhysical Attaching the Strain Relief Bracket Unpacking the MicroMMAC-TRack-Mounting the MicroMMAC-T Installing the MicroMMAC-TWall-Mounting the MicroMMAC-T Installing of Rack-Mount BracketsWall-Mounting the MicroMMAC-T Free-Standing Installation Connecting to a Power SourceResetting the MICROMMAC-T Setting the Ring Speed To reset the MicroMMAC-TTo change the ring speed To restore MicroMMAC-T parameters to the factory defaults Setting the Nvram SwitchRJ45 Plug MIC Connector Connecting Lobe Port CablingAt TCU At device port RJ45 Plug10. UTP Conﬁguration Example 11. STP Conﬁguration Example To attach a lobe segment to a MicroMMAC-T network portInstalling Tpim Modules Signal RJ45 DB9 Ring-In Ring-OutPinout Cross-Reference for TPIMs Setting Phantom and RI/RO Switches To install a TPIM, perform the following steps Tpim InstallationTo connect a TPIM-T1 to a Twisted Pair Segment Connecting STP SegmentsTo connect a segment to a TPIM-T2/-T4 Connecting Twisted Pair Segments16. The TPIM-T2/-T4 Connecting Fiber Optic Link Segments17. The TPIM-F2/-F3 To connect a ﬁber optic link segment to the TPIM-F2 /-F3To check MicroMMAC-T installation Checking the InstallationUse Local Management to Do the Following Management Terminal RequirementsManagement Terminal Setup Parameters Attaching the Management TerminalTo attach a management terminal to the MicroMMAC-T Modem Cable Conﬁguration and Setup Terminal Settings for LM TerminalMenu Function Selection To access Local Management Accessing Local ManagementMicroMMAC-TLocal Management Screen Accessing Local Management via TelnetUsing Local Management Accessing Local Management from a ModemSetup Menu Screen Main Menu ScreenSetting or Modifying Local Management Screen Fields Working with Local Management ScreensSelecting a Menu Screen Option Exiting Your Local Management Session Exiting a Local Management ScreenSystem Level Screen Setting the System DateSetting the Host IP Address Setting the System TimeTo modify the Subnet Mask Modifying the Subnet MaskSetting the Default Gateway To set the Default GatewaySetting Automatic Beacon Recovery Process Abrp Fields To set the Beacon Recovery ﬁeld Snmp Community Names Screen Setting COM 1 and COM 2 ApplicationsTo set the Number of Retries ﬁeld To set the Retry Interval ﬁeldSnmp Community Names Screen Snmp Traps Screen Access PolicyCommunity Name Editing the Community Name ﬁeldSetting Snmp Traps Enable TrapsTrap Destination Trap Community NameRing Security Screen Ring Security Screen Security Mode Station AddressStn Edit Nextscreen SAVE/EXECUTEPreviousscreen ReturnViewing the Revised Allowed List Adding Stations to the Station Address Allowed ListDeleting Stations from the Station Address Allowed List Device Statistics Device Statistics ScreenSelecting the Device Statistics Counter Mode Using the Accumulative Counter ModeSetting the Refresh Field Isolating Errors Errors ReceivedRing Information AC ErrorsLost Frame Errors NON-ISOLATING ErrorsChassis Status View Screen Frame Copied ErrorsMode Next 10. Chassis Status View Operational Screen Using the Operational Mode ScreenTo display the status of ports To enable and disable select ports Using the Administrative Mode ScreenUsing the Ring OUT Enable Mode Screen To enable all ports for all modulesTo bypass all ports on a module To reconnect a module to the token ringComponent Status Screen To switch to and from STN and RO13. Component Status View Screen MIB Navigator ScreenTo access a list of MIB commands To get help on speciﬁc commandsTo escape from the MIB Navigator screen Navigational commands MIB CommandsNavigation Built-In Special Set Built-In commandsTo download a Flash image Flash Download ScreenTo chose the Runtime method Download Method ﬁeldToggle from Runtime to Bootprom using the spacebar To choose the Bootprom methodLanview Leds Using Lanview LEDsLCD Display Using the LCD DisplayStatic System Messages Static System MessagesDisplayed Message Signiﬁcance Alarm Messages Alarm MessagesDisplayed Signiﬁcance Messages Unsaved Initialization Messages Unsaved Failure or Error MessagesNormal Unsaved Initialization Messages Saved System MessagesSaved System Messages Displayed MessageResponding to Error Messages Viewing Power UP Diagnostic TestsTo return to Local Management To execute a response optionPower Supply Cord