3Com RMON-EMP-3 installation and operation guide Connectors and Cables, Interface Configuration

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Ethernet	Ethernet 3 or Isolated
Interface 3

Configuration	Using SLIP, BOOTP, inband and out-of-band
	management

Connectors and Cables

Use the information in this section to ensure that the cables and connecting hardware meet requirements. For proper operation, use only approved cables when you install all equipment.

This section describes:

❑RS-232 25-Pin Port Connector Pinouts

❑RS-232 Crossover Cable for a Terminal With a 25-Pin Connector

❑RS-232 Straight-Through Cable for a PC With a 9-Pin Connector

❑Modem Cable Pinouts

A - 4 Ethernet RMON MultiProbe Module Installation and Operation Guide

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Contents Page VDE Class B Compliance Restricted Rights Page Contents Configuring the Module Troubleshooting Page Figures Page Tables Page How to Use This Guide AudienceStructure of This Guide Convention Indicates Example Document ConventionsUsr/snm/agents Related Documents 3Com Documents Reference Documents Introduction Rmon Architecture Rmon OverviewRmon Probe Ethernet Rmon Groups Rmon ClientPage Rmon MultiProbe Module Overview Rmon MultiProbe Module Features Other benefits of the Rmon MultiProbe Module include Theory of Operation Sample Application Rmon Sample ApplicationPage Installing the Module Precautionary Procedures Quick Installation Steps Quick InstallationStep Procedure Chapter/Section Unpacking Procedures Installing the Rmon MultiProbe Module Rmon MultiProbe Module ONline System Concentrator Connecting a Terminal Initializing the Rmon MultiProbe Module Main Configuration Menu Monitoring the Front Panel Rmon MultiProbe Module Front Panel LEDs and Reset Button Module LED Interpretations LED Name Color State IndicatesModule LED Interpretations Page Configuring the Module Configuration Menu Overview Configuration Menu Flow Chart Configuration Menu Flow Chart Modifying Configuration Menu Values Using the Main Configuration Menu Main Configuration Menu Main Configuration Menu Description Option ResultUsing the Download Menu Download MenuDownload Menu Description Using the Modify/View Configuration Values Menu Modify/View Configuration Values MenuModify/View Configuration Values Menu Description Using the Modify/View Serial Configuration Values Menu Modify/View Serial Configuration Values Menu Modify/View Serial Configuration Values Menu Description Display the modem init string and enables you Modem Init Strings and Hangup Strings Command ResultModem Init Strings and Hangup Strings Waits for the reply string that follows which is Connect Response String Example Modem Response StringsResponse code Bps rate Using the Modify/View Network Settings Menu No Carrier /BUSY/NO DIALTONE/NO ANSWER/ERRORModify/View Network Settings Menu Modify/View Network Settings Menu Description Using the Modify/View Network Interface Settings Menus Modify/View Network Interface 1 Settings Menu Modify/View Network Interface Settings Menu Description Configuring the Module and Interfaces Assigning the Interface IP Address and Subnet MaskConfiguring the Module 3 Assigning the Module Default Gateway Bootp Description Using Bootp to Configure the Module and InterfacesBootp Configuration Process Using Bootp Bootp RequirementsSample BOOTPtab file Configuring the Module 3 Assigning Interfaces to Networks Using the DIP Switch to Assign Networks DIP Switch LocationNetwork Selection DIP Switch Settings Switch Network Selection SettingUsing Management Commands to Assign Interfaces to Networks Management Command Examples SET Port 7.1 Network ETHERNET1Show Module Command Showing Module and Interface ConfigurationsSaving Network Assignments Show Port Command Backplane Re-initializing the Rmon MultiProbe Module Warm-Starting the Rmon MultiProbe Module Information Preserved Information LostCold-Starting the Rmon MultiProbe Module Information Preserved Information Lost Page Troubleshooting Diagnostic Tests and Interface Status LEDs Troubleshooting Startup ProblemsDiagnostic Interface Troubleshooting Malfunctions Troubleshooting MalfunctionsSymptom Possible Cause Corrective Action Troubleshooting Malfunctions Troubleshooting Malfunctions If the LEDs Nvram Troubleshooting Network Connectivity Problems Technical Assistance Page Specifications Electrical Specifications Environmental SpecificationsMechanical Specifications General SpecificationsConnectors and Cables Interface ConfigurationRS-232 25-Pin Port Connector Pinouts PinRS-232 Crossover Cable for a PC or Terminal Modem Cable Pinouts Sample Out-of-Band ConnectionsPage Using the Rmon MultiProbe Module Slip Address Table A-2. RS-232 Straight-Through Cable Pinouts RS-232 Straight-Through CableModem MultiProbe Module RS-232 Null-Modem Cable Figure A-3. RS-232 Straight-Through Cable PinoutsTable A-3. Maximum Number of Entries for Ethernet Tables Memory Configuration AllocationEthernet Table Maximum Number of Entries Technical Support On-line Technical SupportEmail Technical Support Support from Your Network SupplierWorld Wide Web Site Support from 3Com Accessing the 3Com MIB Returning Products for Repair3Com Technical Publications Page Index LEDs, 2-11 monitoring, 2-10 reset button ONcore Distributed Management Module Pinouts, A-5 speed, 3-15 Serial Port Mode VDE compliance Warm start Configuration information