Accton Technology 12i, 12mi SNMP Connecting Remote Stacks

Fast EtherHub 3500 System User’s Guide

3-12 Setting Up Network Connections

Connecting Remote Stacks

Fast EtherHub stacks can be connected by using the

SmartExtender Modules. For example, you can connect two

stacks by running a cable from the extender module in one stack

to any station port in a remote stack. When using twisted-pair

cable, the maximum cable length is 100 meters. Also note that

when you connect directly to a repeater bus in this manner, the

transmission mode is limited to half duplex.

You can connect stacks over an even greater distance if you run

fiber optic cable between SmartExtender Modules in both stacks.

When you connect to switching ports at both ends of the cable, the

transmission mode is automatically set to full duplex, allowing

you can run a fiber optic link up to 2 kilometers. However, if you

must operate at half duplex, then the maximum separation

between stacks is 412 meters .

ETHERHUB3500 HUB

STACK 1

STACK 2

STACK 1

STACK 2

STACK 3

STACK 3

ETHERHUB3500 HUB

ETHERHUB3500 HUB

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ETHERHUB3500 HUB FlexBus 3500 Cable

Remote Stack Link

Remote Stack Link

(Up to 100 meters with twisted-pair cable)

(Up to 2 kilometers with fiber optic cable)

ETHERHUB3500 HUB

Figure 3-8 Connecting Remote Stacks

Contents

Main Page International Headquarters USA Headquarters Package Contents Package Checklist @ Quick Installation Page Page Page About this Guide Contents Chapter 1: Product Overview 1-1 Chapter 2: Installing the System 2-1 Chapter 3: Setting up Network Connections 3-1 Chapter 4: Configuring the System 4-1 Chapter 5: Hardware Reference 5-1 Appendix A: Troubleshooting A-1 Appendix B: Pin Assignments B-1 Appendix C: Product Specifications C-1 Appendix D: Regulatory Standards D-1 Page List of Figures List of Tables Page Chapter 1: Product Overview Introduction to Fast Ethernet Brief Description of the Fast EtherHub 3500 System Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Data Switching with the SmartExtender Modules Switching Technology Configuration Options for the SmartExtender Modules Switching Methods Page Chapter 2: Installing the System Pre-Installation Requirements Hardware Installation F Stacking Hubs without a Rack Mounting Hubs in a Rack Connecting the Hub System I F Page I I The SmartExtender Page I Page Page Powering on the Hub I Hot Remove I Configuring a Manageable Stack Verifying Port Status Verifying System Operation Page Chapter 3: Special Architecture Used for the Fast EtherHub 3500 Stack Multi-Segment Architecture FlexBus 3500 Management Link Hub ID Setting Using Management Agents Page Port Backup Function Security Features Sample Network Configurations Attaching the Stack to One Segment Attaching the Stack to Multiple Segments F Isolating Specific Hub Connections F 3-8 Setting Up Network Connections Isolating Each Hub F FlexBus 3500 Cable Figure 3-4 Stacked Hubs Not Linked to a Segment Extending the Network with Alternate Connections 3-10 Setting Up Network Connections Linking the Stack to a Management Station Figure 3-6 Linking Stacked Hubs to a Network Management Station Interconnecting the Segments Connecting Remote Stacks Operating in the Novell NetWare IPX Environment Operating in the TCP/IP Environment Connecting to the Network Backbone Chapter 4: Configuring the System Making the Connections Required for System Configuration Direct Connection F Network Connection F Remote Connection Accessing the Configuration Management Program Configuring Your System with the On-board Program Page Using the Fast EtherHub 3500 System Configuration Program System Configuration Program for the Fast EtherHub-12i Configuring the System 4-9 Menu selections are briefly described in the following table. Table 4.1 Configuration Options in Main Menu (12i only) Configuring the SmartExtender Module To configure the SmartExtender Module, press e. The following menu will be displayed. Figure 4-2 Configuration Menu for SmartExtender Module (12i only) Page System Configuration Program for the Fast EtherHub-12mi and Stack Page Configuring the System 4-13 Restarting the Agent Figure 4-4 Screen Messages for System Resart Page Page Page Page Page Configuring the System 4-19 Changing the Segment Configuration Figure 4-10 Segment Configuration Menu 4-20 Configuring the System Table 4.9 Segment Configuration Menu Page 4-22 Configuring the System Hub Configuration Figure 4-12 Hub Configuration Menu Configuring the System 4-23 Table 4.10 Hub Configuration Menu Page Page 4-26 Configuring the System Configuring Repeater Ports Figure 4-15 Port Configuration Menu 1 - Table 4.11 Port Configuration Menu Page 4-28 Configuring the System 1 - Table 4.12 SEM Port Configuration Menu Page Page Configuring the System 4-31 Table 4.14 Port Figure 4-19 Page Page Page Page Page Configuring the System 4-37 Segment Statistics Table 4.19 Figure 4-24 4-38 Configuring the System Displays statistics for any hub in the stack. Select the required hub from the following menu. Figure 4-25 Configuring the System 4-39 Table 4.20 Port Statistics Figure 4-27 Displays statistics for any port in the stack. Select the required port from the following menu. 4-40 Configuring the System Statistics for Repeater Ports Figure 4-28 Configuring the System 4-41 Table 4.21 4-42 Configuring the System Statistics for SmartExtender Module Table 4.22 Statistics for the SmartExtender Module includes the basic Ethernet variables shown below. Figure 4-29 SEM Chapter 5: Hardware Reference Indicator Panel Page F Page Color: Green Label: Function: Indicates connection to a management console. Page Page F F Page Page Network Connections Page Rear Panel Components Power Supply Modules FlexBus 3500 Ports F Appendix A: Troubleshooting Diagnosing Hub Indicators System Diagnostics Power and Cooling Problems Installation Page Page Appendix B: Pin Assignments RJ-45 Port DB9 Serial Port Pin Description Hubs 9-Pin Serial Port to PC's 9-Pin COM Port Hubs 9-Pin Serial Port to PC's 25-Pin DTE Port Hubs 9-Pin Serial Port to Modem's 25-Pin DCE Port Product Specifications C-1 Appendix C: Product Specifications Product Specifications C-2 Product Specifications Appendix D: Regulatory Standards EMI Warning FCC Class A Certification Note: Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI-1) EN55022 Declaration of Conformance CE Mark Declaration of Conformance Safety Compliance Underwriters Laboratories Compliance Statement Sicherheitshinweise Appendix E: Product Support Services Product Registration Problem Report Hardware Repair Service Software Update and Upgrade Service Bulletin Board Service (BBS) Interactive Fast fax (U.S.A. office) Technical Support E-4 Product Support Services Limited Warranty Customer Remedies Product Support Services E-5 Return Process E-6 Product Support Services Accton Offices Ordering Information Glossary Page Page Page Page Index 1 Index A B C D E F H I L N O P Q R S T U