Cabletron Systems manual Chapter Installation, Unpacking the BRIM-T6, Installing the BRIM-T6

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CHAPTER 2

INSTALLATION

This chapter describes how to unpack, configure, and install the BRIM-T6. Because the operation of a BRIM-T6 requires a properly attached and configured Token Ring Port Interface Module (TPIM), this chapter also includes TPIM configuration and installation instructions.

CAUTION: Observe all precautions against electrostatic discharge when handling the BRIM-T6, TPIMs, and other network devices. Electrostatic discharge can damage a device’s processing components. Always wear a properly grounded anti-static wrist strap when handling network devices.

Cabletron Systems includes an anti-static wrist strap and instructions with all hardware devices.

2.1 UNPACKING THE BRIM-T6

1.Carefully remove the BRIM-T6 from the shipping box and leave it in its non-conductive bag until ready for inspection and installation.

2.Attach the wrist strap provided with the BRIM-T6 to your wrist and to a proper ground.

3.Inspect the BRIM-T6 after removing it from the bag. If there is any damage, notify Cabletron Systems Technical Support Department (see Section 1.5).

2.2 INSTALLING THE BRIM-T6

This section describes how to install the BRIM-T6 into MIMs and standalone devices. You should have the following items:

Anti-static wrist strap

Two coverplate screws and two standoff, or support post, screws included with the host device

#2 Phillips screwdriver

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Contents BRIM-T6 USER’S Guide Page All Rights Reserved Order Number 9031288 September FCC Notice DOC NoticeVcci Notice Cabletron Software Program License Program License AgreementUnited States Government Restricted Rights Exclusion of Warranty & Disclaimer LiabilityContents Appendix B Media Specifications and Requirements Chapter Introduction Using this ManualMedia Flexibility Introducing the BRIM-T6BRIM-T6 Management Jumper Selectable Ring SpeedBridge/Routing Protocols Spanning Tree Algorithm STA ComplianceEnvironment Brim SpecificationsSafety Related DocumentationNetworking Publications Getting HelpIntroduction Chapter Installation Installing the BRIM-T6Unpacking the BRIM-T6 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM Installing the BRIM-T6 Configuring the BRIM-T6 Ring Speed Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone DeviceSPD Configuring and Installing TPIMs Tpim Configuration for Station Applications Installing TPIMs Connecting STP Segments Chapter Connecting to the NetworkConnecting Fiber Optic Segments Connecting UTP SegmentsConnecting Fiber Optic Segments Connecting to the Network Chapter Monitoring and Troubleshooting Lanview Leds16Mb Ring Speed LNK Media Link OK on attached Tpim XMT TransmitRCV Receive STB StandbyLED Specifications Summary Checking the ConnectionMonitoring and Troubleshooting Appendix a Tpim Specifications Twisted Pair Tpim Pinouts Station ModeFiber Optic Tpim Specifications Tpim Specifications Fiber Optic Appendix B Media Specifications and RequirementsImpedance and Attentuation Shielded Twisted Pair STPUnshielded Twisted Pair UTP Maximum Lobe LengthMaximum Trunk Lengths Table B-4. UTP Voice Grade and Category 3 Specifications Attenuation and ImpedanceMaximum Lobe Lengths Media Specifications and Requirements