Nortel Networks 5000BH manual Conventions, Special Message Formats, Two-tiered Procedure Format

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Using the 8-port TokenSpeed and TokenSpeed/MCP Switch Modules

Conventions

This section describes the conventions used in this guide.

Special Message Formats

This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages:

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Caution: This format is used to highlight information that will help you prevent equipment failure or loss of data.

Warning: This format is used to highlight material involving possibility of injury or equipment damage.

Two-tiered Procedure Format

The procedural steps in this guide are presented in a two-tiered format. The ﬁrst tier describes the step brieﬂy but precisely. An experienced user may need to read only the ﬁrst tier to complete the task. The second tier describes the step in more detail and may include results of performing the step.

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Contents Using the 8-port TokenSpeed TokenSpeed/MCP Switch Modules Trademarks Statement of ConditionsVoluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Iii893-01019-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 Audience PrefacePurpose Special Message Formats Two-tiered Procedure FormatConventions Related publications Related PublicationsOrdering Bay Networks Publications Title DescriptionBay Networks Customer Support How to Get HelpTechnical Solutions Center Telephone number Fax number Region Telephone number Fax numberFor More Information 893-01019-A Chapter Overview of the TokenSpeed Module About the TokenSpeed ModuleFeatures TokenSpeed Module Ports and ConnectivityCaching and Proxy Fault ToleranceFiltering Network ManagementHardware features of the TokenSpeed module Physical DescriptionChapter TokenSpeed Module Applications Giving a Server a Dedicated PortSegmenting a Ring Giving a server a dedicated portConnecting a Segment Through the RI or RO Port Connecting a ring segment through an RI/RO port ring segmentConnecting a Segment Using a Lobe Port Connecting ring segments through lobe portsReplacing a Source Route Bridge or Router Concentrating Rings into a RouterConcentrating multiple rings into a router Installing and Connecting the TokenSpeed Module Preparing for InstallationInstalling the TokenSpeed Module Removing a ﬁller panel Slot module guides Connecting Cables to TokenSpeed Ports Seating the moduleNetwork device port TokenSpeed port type Token Ring ConnectionsPort types for the TokenSpeed module Verifying the Installation Management ConnectionLED name Meaning LED Switch Startup SequenceTokenSpeed Module LEDs Conﬁguring the TokenSpeed Module Factory default conﬁguration settingsParameter Factory default Possible settings FFE Removing and Replacing a Module Replacing a TokenSpeed/MCP Module Loosening the TokenSpeed moduleSlide the module out of the chassis see Figure Replacing a TokenSpeed Module 11. Loosening the TokenSpeed module12. Removing the module from the Centillion chassis Page Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Switch Startup Failure with TokenSpeed/MCP TokenSpeed Module Startup Failure Port Insertion Problems Verify that the cabling is correctTroubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module Page Appendix a Technical Speciﬁcations Environmental Speciﬁcations Safety Agency ApprovalsConnectors Electromagnetic EmissionsAppendix B Cables Table B-1 Port types for the TokenSpeed module Port TypesCable Types Cable type Mb/s 16 Mb/s UTP cable type Token Ring Connectors on the TokenSpeed ModuleTable B-2 Cable distances STP cable typeCable and Connector Pin Assignments Figure B-2. Connectors for token ring network cablesRJ-45 to RJ-45 Connection Figure B-3. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to RJ-45Figure B-4. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 Figure B-6. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to RJ-45 RJ-45 to DB-9 Connection Figure B-8. Hub to station connection RJ-45 to DB-9Figure B-9. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to DB-9 Figure B-11. RI-other to RO connection RJ-45 to DB-9 RJ-45 to IBM Type 1 Connection Figure B-13. Station to hub connection RJ-45 to IBM TypeFigure B-14. Bay/SNPX RO to RI connection RJ-45 to IBM Type Male Mini DIN 8 to male DB-25 cable Male Mini DIN Signal Male DB-25 Pin locations Pin numbersSerial MCP Connections Table B-3Request to send Clear to send Ring indicator Table B-4 Female DB-25 to female DB-9 adapterIndex Types, B-2 caching, RIFIndex-2 Index-3