Nortel Networks 5000BH manual Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting the TokenSpeed Module

This chapter provides suggestions for troubleshooting the TokenSpeed module.

This chapter covers the following topics:

•Switch startup failure (see page 4-2)

•Module startup failure (see page 4-3)

•Port insertion problems (see page 4-4)

To expedite support when you call Bay Networks, please have the following information ready:

•Hardware conﬁguration

•Software conﬁguration (including the image ﬁle version number and SpeedView version number)

•Network diagram

•Module or switch part number and serial number for the suspected unit

•Brief description of the problem

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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 Preface PurposeAudience Two-tiered Procedure Format ConventionsSpecial 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 PortsToken Ring Connections Port types for the TokenSpeed moduleNetwork device port TokenSpeed port type Management Connection Verifying the InstallationLED Switch Startup Sequence TokenSpeed Module LEDsLED name Meaning Factory default conﬁguration settings Parameter Factory default Possible 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 Port Types Cable 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