| Full Mesh Cluster Cabling |
Full Mesh Cluster Cabling | |
Introduction |
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This section explains some of the important points to keep in mind when using your | |
| PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x switches in a full mesh cluster configuration. |
Usage |
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A full mesh application uses standard networking ports on the PathBuilder S24x, | |
| 26x, and 27x switch (ports 1, 2, and 3) and standard networking protocols |
| appropriate for your application (X.25, Voice Relay, etc.). All networking services |
| are available to the circuits between the clustered nodes. |
Configuring |
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When configuring a full mesh application, remember that each node must be | |
| configured individually. Ports 1, 2, and 3 on each PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x |
| switch will appear normally on the Port Record. The parameter Clock Speed and the |
| appropriate clock mode (Int, Ext, etc.) should be set depending on the DIM position |
| and speed. Clock speeds up to 2.048 Mbps are supported. |
Cables |
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When cabling PathBuilder S200 series switch in a mesh application, use DB25 male | |
| to DB25 male |
Ports |
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To use your PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x switch in a full mesh cluster, note that: | |
| • Ports 1, 2, and 3 on all four nodes are for the mesh connections. |
| • Port 3 is always a DTE port (V.36 electrical). |
• Ports 1 and 2 can be either DCE or DTE ports. This is determined by the way you set the V.36 DIMs on the motherboard. Refer to the “Installing DIMs” section earlier in this chapter.
PathBuilder S24x, 26x, and 27x Switch Hardware Installation |
