Nortel Networks 5000BH manual Preface, Purpose, Audience

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Preface

Congratulations on your purchase of the Bay Networks® 8-port TokenSpeed™ or TokenSpeed/MCP switch module. The TokenSpeed and TokenSpeed/MCP switch modules provide token ring connectivity for the Centillion 100™ and Centillion 50™ switches. In addition, a TokenSpeed/MCP module can provide the master control processing functions for a Centillion™ switch.

In this guide, the TokenSpeed module and TokenSpeed/MCP module are referred to collectively as the TokenSpeed module. Each model is referred to speciﬁcally when features and functions are unique to that particular model.

Purpose

This guide provides information about installing and using the TokenSpeed module. Conﬁguration of the TokenSpeed module is covered in Using SpeedView 2.1 for Windows. For more information about these guides, see “Related Publications” on page xv.

Audience

This guide is intended for local area network administrators with the following background:

•Familiarity with token ring network administration

•SpeedView for Windows: working knowledge of Windows

•SpeedView for UNIX: working knowledge of UNIX

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Contents Using the 8-port TokenSpeed TokenSpeed/MCP Switch Modules Statement of Conditions TrademarksIii Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement893-01019-A 893-01019-A 893-01019-A Contents Chapter Installing and Connecting the TokenSpeed Module Figures Figure B -11. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Tables Xii Purpose PrefaceAudience Conventions Two-tiered Procedure FormatSpecial Message Formats Ordering Bay Networks Publications Related PublicationsRelated publications Title DescriptionTechnical Solutions Center Telephone number Fax number How to Get HelpBay Networks Customer Support Region Telephone number Fax numberFor More Information 893-01019-A About the TokenSpeed Module Chapter Overview of the TokenSpeed ModuleTokenSpeed Module Ports and Connectivity FeaturesFiltering Fault ToleranceCaching and Proxy Network ManagementPhysical Description Hardware features of the TokenSpeed moduleGiving a Server a Dedicated Port Chapter TokenSpeed Module ApplicationsGiving a server a dedicated port Segmenting a RingConnecting a ring segment through an RI/RO port ring segment Connecting a Segment Through the RI or RO PortConnecting ring segments through lobe ports Connecting a Segment Using a Lobe PortConcentrating Rings into a Router Replacing a Source Route Bridge or RouterConcentrating multiple rings into a router Preparing for Installation Installing and Connecting the TokenSpeed ModuleInstalling the TokenSpeed Module Removing a ﬁller panel Slot module guides Seating the module Connecting Cables to TokenSpeed PortsPort types for the TokenSpeed module Token Ring ConnectionsNetwork device port TokenSpeed port type Management Connection Verifying the InstallationTokenSpeed Module LEDs LED Switch Startup SequenceLED name Meaning Parameter Factory default Possible settings Factory default conﬁguration settingsConﬁguring the TokenSpeed Module FFE Removing and Replacing a Module Loosening the TokenSpeed module Replacing a TokenSpeed/MCP ModuleSlide the module out of the chassis see Figure 11. Loosening the TokenSpeed module Replacing a TokenSpeed Module12. Removing the module from the Centillion chassis Page Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Switch Startup Failure with TokenSpeed/MCP TokenSpeed Module Startup Failure Verify that the cabling is correct Port Insertion ProblemsTroubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Page Appendix a Technical Speciﬁcations Connectors Safety Agency ApprovalsEnvironmental Speciﬁcations Electromagnetic EmissionsAppendix B Cables Cable Types Port TypesTable B-1 Port types for the TokenSpeed module Table B-2 Cable distances Token Ring Connectors on the TokenSpeed ModuleCable type Mb/s 16 Mb/s UTP cable type STP cable typeFigure B-2. Connectors for token ring network cables Cable and Connector Pin AssignmentsFigure B-3. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 RJ-45 to RJ-45 ConnectionFigure B-4. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 Figure B-6. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 Figure B-8. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to DB-9 RJ-45 to DB-9 ConnectionFigure B-9. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Figure B-11. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Figure B-13. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to IBM Type RJ-45 to IBM Type 1 ConnectionFigure B-14. Bay/SNPX RO to RI connection RJ-45 to IBM Type Serial MCP Connections Male Mini DIN Signal Male DB-25 Pin locations Pin numbersMale Mini DIN 8 to male DB-25 cable Table B-3Table B-4 Female DB-25 to female DB-9 adapter Request to send Clear to send Ring indicatorTypes, B-2 caching, RIF IndexIndex-2 Index-3