Vanguard Managed Solutions 6500 PLUS About This Manual, Overview, This Chapter Describes

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			About This Manual
Overview
Introduction
Introduction	This manual describes features, hardware, specifications, and applications for the
	6500PLUS.
		Note


		For information on operating system software and configuration, see the
		Vanguard Basics Manual.
Audience
Audience	This manual is intended for operators of the 6500PLUS.
How To Use This
How To Use This	The following table describes the contents of this manual.
Manual

		This Chapter...	Describes:

	Chapter 1		6500PLUS hardware and software features, and FCC
			and telephone company procedures and requirements.

	Chapter 2		Installing the hardware on the 6500PLUS, powerup and
			verification, and installation of software options.

	Appendix A		Cable pinouts for Ethernet and Token Ring.

	Appendix B		Product specifications.
Downloading

	For operating software download procedures, refer to 6500PLUSDownloading
Software	Procedures.

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Contents Vanguard Managed Solutions Restricted Rights Legend Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government UsersRadio Frequency Interference Regulations Proprietary MaterialPage Contents Contents Overview About This ManualThis Chapter Describes Level Mise en gardeChapter Features Software FeaturesProtocols Support Cards HardwareCard Types Processor CardsStandalone Enclosures and BackplanesEnclosure Types of Modulus Supports OtherVanguardMS Products6500PLUS Processor Cards Port Configurations6525PLUS Network ConcentratorPlus Processor Card Front Panel Hardware 6500PLUS Auxiliary Processor Cards Card Type Works with Port Types Split Speed 6500PLUS Asynchronous and Universal I/O CardsAIO Card UIO CardPlus Universal I/O or Asynchronous I/O Card Front Panel NSO Card 6500PLUS Network Storage Option CardPlus Network Storage Option Card Token Ring Interface Module Trim Card 6500PLUS Token Ring Interface Module OptionHardware DSU Interface 6500PLUS Integral DSUHardware ComponentsPage Chapter Installation OverviewExample Installing Standalone UnitsUnpacking Site PreparationRear View InstallationProcedure Step Action Description/ResultStep Action Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone EnclosuresRemove the Standalone Enclosure Door Bottom of Standalone Enclosure Locking Tabs Using Screwdriver on Locking TabsPlus Processor Card with Retaining Screw Replacement CardStep Action Additional Installing Nodes in Modulus EnclosuresInformation Operation Multiprocessor NodesMultiprocessor Node ExampleAction Result/Description Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor NodeInstalling Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Adding a Secondary 6500PLUS Processor with Flash When To Add Another Processor with Flash Before You BeginStep Action Result/Description Revision Select Enable FlashMaintaining Current SoftwareSelect Copy Software to Flash Upgrading with Software From the New Processor CardModulus 8/18 Installing/Replacing Processor CardsProduct Description Code Requirements for Installing a Trim CardTrim Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 8/18 Enclosures Guidelines for Installing a Trim Card in a Modulus 8/18 Trim Card Spacing in a Modulus 18 Enclosure 10. Trim Card Rear Filler Panel for Modulus 9/21 Enclosures Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures 11. Trim Card In Left-most Position of Modulus 21 Enclosure Enclosure Between Two BackplanesPlus Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Attaching a Trim Card Installing and Connecting a Trim CardConnecting a Trim Card InstallingCables AttachingTRIM/Processor Card Removing/Replacing Trim CardsBefore Removing Trim CardsModulus 18 with Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI SuppressionModulus 18 RFI Installing RFISuppression Screen15. RFI Suppression Straps Modulus 18 No Trim Card No Trim CardRFI Suppression Modulus 21Bar Node Startup Starting Up the NodeCtp CR Processor Card Replacing Processor Card ComponentsReplacing DIMs New DIM RemovalJumpers 19. Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins20. Installing Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins Guidelines Installing SIMMs21. Simm Installation Replacing Flash Modules 22. Flash Module Installation Module Replacing ID ModulesChips Replacing Prom ChipsReplacing the Cmem Chip Installing the DSU DSU DIM InstallationControl Terminal Configuring the 6500PLUS for DSU Operation Input Signals DSU Input and Output SignalingOutput Signals Loopback Options 24. Diagnostics MenuTroubleshooting Troubleshooting DSU DIM InstallationType of Interface DSU DIM FCC InformationFacility Interface DSU DIM Installation Event Result/Description Power-Up VerificationChecking LightsDiagnostics Power-UpNode Setting Node to Default ConfigurationInstalling Software Options Status/Statistics Select Node Stat Accessing Node Serial Number from Node StatisticsAccess Serial Number25. Serial Number on Node Stat Screen Steps Enabling a Software Access KeyConfigure Select Software Key Table Follow TheseInstall New Installing New Software Options in an Existing NetworkEnhanced LAN Option Cables Appendix aName Position Function/Signal PinFunction/Signal PinFunction Position Signal Name35/V.36 Modulus 9/21 Enclosures Function PinSignals Modulus 9/21 Enclosures 35/V.36 Signals Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures Position Name Signals Standalone and Modulus 8/18 EnclosuresPin Function Page Physical Characteristics SpecificationsUnit Dimensions Environmental Power RequirementsLimits DIM IndexLL 2-69RS