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INTRODUCTION

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems SEHI-22, SEHI-24, SEHI-32, and SEHI-34 10BASE-T Intelligent Stackable Hub User’s Guide. This manual explains installation instructions and provides reference information for the SEHI-22, 24, 32, and 34.

Note: The term SEHI (Stackable Ethernet Hub with Intelligence) is used throughout this manual when describing features and functions that are common to the SEHI-22, 24, 32, and 34.

1.1USING THIS MANUAL

Read through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the SEHI. A general knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components will be helpful when installing the SEHI.

Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents of this manual, brieﬂy describes SEHI features, and concludes with a list of related manuals.

Chapter 2, Installation Requirements/Speciﬁcations, describes installation requirements, network guidelines, and SEHI operating speciﬁcations.

Chapter 3, Installation, contains instructions for installing your SEHI as a stackable or stand-alone hub.

Chapter 4, Connecting to the Network, explains how to connect the SEHI to the network using the various media types.

Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, describes how to use the LANVIEW LEDs to troubleshoot network problems.

Chapter 6, Local Management, describes how to use SEHI Local Management screens and the available commands.

Appendix A, Twisted Pair Wiring Tables, lists Punch Down Block pinouts.

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Contents

10BASE-T Intelligent Stackable HUB USER’S Guide Printed On Recycled Paper DOC Notice FCC Notice Cabletron Software Program License Cabletron SYSTEMS, INC Program License Agreement United States Government Restricted Rights Exclusion of Warranty Disclaimer of Liability Table of Contents Connecting to the Network InstallationTroubleshooting Local Management Contents Appendix B Twisted Pair Wiring Tables A-1 Chapter Introduction Using this Manual Sehi Overview Introduction Getting Help Repeater Functionality Sehi FeaturesPolarity Detection and Correction Flash EEPROMs Lanview LEDs Reset ButtonLocal Management Stackable Capabilities Epim Introduction Optional Features Daughter Board Upgrade Kit Rack Mount or Wall Mount HardwareRelated Manuals HubSTACK Interconnect Cable Requirements Cable Specifications Insertion Loss LengthImpedance Jitter Temperature DelayCrosstalk Noise Cable Type Attenuation Maximum Cable Length Fiber Optic Budget and Propagation Delay Installation REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Thin-Net Network Requirements for the EPIM-C Module ConnectorsCable Type Terminators Network Port Specifications AUI Cable Requirements for the EPIM-A and EPIM-X ModulesAUI Cable SEHI-32 and SEHI-34 Network Port Speciﬁcations SEHI-22 and SEHI-24 Network Port Speciﬁcations Pin Champ Connector EPIM-T Installation REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Epim Specifications Parameter Typical Worst Worst Case Typical Value Budget EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 EPIM-F3 EPIM-F3 Parameter Typical Minimum Maximum EPIM-C Connector Type EPIM-A and EPIM-X EPIM-A and EPIM-X AUI Port Transceiver Requirements COM Delay Times JAM Delay Times Start of PacketsGeneral Preamble Power Supply Requirements Fault ProtectionOutput Min. Load Max. Load Max Power JAM Output Physical Safety Unpacking the Sehi Installing the Sehi Stacking the Sehi Stacking the Sehi Disconnect SEH and Sehi Interconnect Cables At the OUT Port Attaching the Strain Relief Bracket Rack Mounting the Sehi Installing the Sehi in the Rack Wall Mounting the Sehi Shelf or Table-top Installation Free-Standing Installation Installation Connecting the Sehi to the Power Source Connecting to Network Ports, SEHI-22 and SEHI-24 Connecting the Sehi to the Network EPIM-2 Connecting to Network Ports, SEHI-32 and SEHI-34 EPIM-T Cross-over Switch Connecting a UTP Segment to an EPIM-T Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Connecting to the Network Connecting a Thin-Net Segment to an EPIM-C EPIM-C EPIM-A Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-A Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-X On Position Toward Back Epim OFF Position Toward Front Finishing the Installation Installation CHECK-OUT Chapter Troubleshooting Using Lanview CPU PWR Using the Reset Button Troubleshooting CLNRCV LNK Chapter Local Management Local Management Management Terminal Requirements Management Terminal Connection Console Cable Conﬁguration Menu Function Selection Display Setup Management Terminal Setup ParametersGeneral Setup Setup Sehi Local Management Local Management Accessing Local Management Feature Selection Screen Community Name Table Screen Local Management Using the Local Management Screens Community Name Access Editing the Community Name Field IP Address Conﬁguration Screen Port Enable Override Default GatewaySetting the IP Address SubNet Mask Setting the Subnet Mask Using the Port Enable Override Setting the Default Gateway Trap Table Screen Exiting the Configuration Screen Snmp Community Name Configuring the Trap TableTraps Trap IP Address Snmp Tools Screen Exiting the Trap Table Screen Get OID PrependSet Get Next Recall-OID WalkStep Cycles Getting the Next OID Getting Individual OIDs Viewing Multiple OIDs Setting an OID Walking Through OIDs Stepping Through OIDsCycling Through OIDs Device Statistics Screen Exiting the Snmp Tools Screen CRC Errors Errors ReceivedAlignment Errors Port Admin. Status Disable Port Enable PortUpdate-Freq Port Seg. Status Selecting the Appropriate Module/Port Using the Enable Port Command Exiting the Device Statistics Screen Using the Disable Port Command Twisted Pair Wiring Tables Appendix a Twisted Pair Wiring Tables A-2 A-3 A-4 From Punch Down To RJ-45 Into Block Wallplate Ofﬁce 10BASE-TDrop Device A-6 A-7 Champ Down Block If Required Ethernet Device SEHI-32/34 Punch Wall Plate Figure A-1. Punch Down Block A-9 German Power Supply CordSpanish French