Cabletron Systems SEHI100TX manual Chapter Introduction, Using this Manual

Page 9

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems SEHI100TX-22100BASE-T Intelligent Stackable Hub User’s Guide. This manual provides installation instructions, troubleshooting, and reference information for the SEHI100TX-22.

NOTE

The term SEHI (Stackable Ethernet Hub with Intelligence) is used throughout this manual when describing the features and functions of the SEHI100TX-22.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the SEHI. A general knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3u type data communications networks and their physical layer components is helpful when installing the SEHI.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents and describes the objectives and conventions of this manual. This chapter also provides getting help information and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, SEHI Features and Options, briefly describes SEHI features and provides information about available options.

Chapter 3, Installation Requirements and Specifications, provides installation requirements, network guidelines, and SEHI specifications.

Chapter 4, Installation, contains instructions for installing the SEHI as a stackable or standalone hub.

Chapter 5, Connecting to the Network, explains how to connect the SEHI to the network using the various media types.

Chapter 6, Troubleshooting, describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to troubleshoot network problems.

Chapter 7, Local Management, describes how to use SEHI Local Management screens and the available commands.

SEHI100TX User’s Guide

1-1

Image 9
Contents Intelligent Stackable HUB USER’S Guide SEHI100TX User’s Guide FCC Notice Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC. Program License Agreement United States Government Restricted Rights Contents Contents SEHI100TX User’s Guide Vii Chapter Introduction Using this ManualFollowing conventions are used throughout this document Document ConventionsRelated Manuals Getting HelpSehi Overview Chapter Sehi Features and OptionsSehi Features and Options Sehi FeaturesStackable Capabilities Rack Mounting Capabilities Remote Network ManagementOptional 100BASE-TX and 100BASE-FX EPIMs Chapter Installation Requirements Specifications Cable SpecificationsHubSTACK Interconnect Cable Requirements UTP Cable Specifications Multimode Specifications for the EPIM-100FX Network Cable Lengths COM Port Requirements Network Port SpecificationsOperating Specifications Power Supply RequirementsEnvironmental Requirements Agency Approvals Physical SpecificationsUnpacking the Sehi Chapter InstallationNvram Switch Location PRE-INSTALLATION CheckoutSEHI100TX-22 Tabletop or Shelf InstallationScrews Strain-Relief Bracket Rackmount InstallationRackmount Installation Installing the Sehi in the Rack Powering UP and Stacking the Sehi Repeat steps 3 through 6 until all SEH hubs are connected Install an EPIM-100TX or an EPIM-100FX as follows Installing the EPIM-100TX or the EPIM-100FXChapter Connecting to the Network Connecting the Sehi to the NetworkConnecting to Network Ports Sehi Network Ports Connecting a UTP Segment to an EPIM-100TXPosition X crossed over RX+ TX+ Position = Not crossed over EPIM-100FX Port Connecting a Fiber Segment to the EPIM-100FXTesting the Installation Installation Test Chapter TroubleshootingUsing Lanview Using Lanview Epim 1 RCV LED Using the Reset ButtonSetting the Nvram Switch Chapter Local Management Keyboard Conventions Function Local Management Keyboard ConventionsManagement Terminal Setup Console Cable Configuration Management Terminal Setup Parameters Sehi Local Management Accessing Local ManagementFeature Selection Screen Feature Selection ScreenCommunity Name Table Screen Community Name Table ScreenEditing the Community Name Field Configuration Configuration ScreenDisplays the IP address of the Sehi Setting the Subnet Mask Setting the IP AddressUsing the Port Enable Override Setting the Default GatewayTrap Table Screen Exiting the Configuration ScreenExiting the Trap Table Screen 1 Configuring the Trap TableSnmp Tools Screen Snmp Tools ScreenLets you retrieve MIB objects using Snmp protocol Setting an OID Getting Individual OIDsGetting the Next OID Walking Through OIDs Viewing Multiple OIDsStepping Through OIDs Cycling Through OIDsExiting the Snmp Tools Screen Device Statistics Screen Device Statistics ScreenDisplays the number of errors due to misaligned packets Module Number Sequence Selecting the Appropriate Module/PortUsing the Enable Port Command Using the Disable Port CommandExiting the Device Statistics Screen Appendix a Epim Specifications Epim SpecificationsEPIM-100TX EPIM-100FX Appendix B Image File Download Using Oids Setting UP a Unix Workstation AS a Tftp Server Standard Local Download Table B-1 OIDs and Settings Numerics IndexIndex-2 Power Supply Cord