Connecting Cables | Nortel Networks 8100, 1000BASE-XD specification

Using the Passport 8100 Modules

Connecting Cables

After the modules are installed and the chassis is powered on, connect network cables. Table 2-1 shows the connector types and recommended cables for each module.

Table 2-1. Connectors and Cables for Passport 8000 Series Edge Switch Modules

Module	Port	Connector	Recommended	Maximum Cable Length
Module	Port	Connector	Cable Type	Maximum Cable Length

Passport	Ethernet	RJ-45	EIA Category 3, 4, or 5	328 ft (100 m)
8190SM	Management		unshielded twisted pair
	Port		for 10 Mb/s operation;
			EIA Category 5 required
			for 100 Mb/s operation
	Serial Ports	DB-9	RS-232

Passport	10/100 Mb/s	RJ-45 wired	EIA Category 3, 4, or 5	328 ft (100 m)
8132TX	Ethernet Ports	as MDI-X	unshielded twisted pair
			for 10 Mb/s operation;
			EIA Category 5 required
			for 100 Mb/s operation
	Serial Port	Mini DIN-8	RS-232 (Not required if Passport 8109SM module is present)

Passport	10/100 Mb/s	RJ-45 wired	EIA Category 3, 4, or 5	328 ft (100 m)
8148TX	Ethernet Ports	as MDI-X	unshielded twisted pair
			for 10 Mb/s operation;
			EIA Category 5 required
			for 100 Mb/s operation

Passport	1000 Mb/s	Duplex SC	Depends on installed GBIC model; for specifications, refer to
8108GBIC	Ethernet port		Appendix A, “Technical Specifications.”

Note: Ports on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX modules are wired as MDI-X. Use straight-through cables to connect these ports to MDI connections such as workstations or servers. Use crossover cables to connect these ports to other MDI-X connections such as hubs or other switches.

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Contents

Using the Passport 8100 Modules EN 55 022 Statement EC Declaration of Conformity Voluntary Control Council for Interference Vcci Statement Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection Bsmi Statement 204515-C 204515-C 204515-C Contents Chapter Installing a Passport 8100 Module Appendix a Technical Specifications Appendix C Media Dependent Adapters Figures Figure C-1 BASE-SX Shortwave Gigabit MDA Front Panels Tables Xiv Preface Before You Begin Text Conventions Italic text Related Publications Xviii How to Get Help Technical Solutions Center Telephone NumberPage Chapter About the Passport 8100 Modules Features About the Passport 8100 Modules Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module Passport 8190SM Management Module Ethernet Management Port Serial Ports DTE/DCE SwitchReset Button Pcmcia Card Slot LEDs LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Port Connectors Passport 8132TX 32-Port I/O Module MDA Slot Comm Port LEDs on the Passport 8132TX Module Passport 8148TX Edge Switch Module Passport 8148TX 48-Port I/O Module Passport 8108GBIC 8-Port I/O Module LEDs on the Passport 8148TX Module Redundancy Features Passport 8108GBIC Module Redundant Power Supplies Redundant Passport 8190SM Modules Power Supply Hot-Swapping Chassis Number Hot-Swap One? Modules Power Supplies Combining Passport 8100 and Passport 8600 Modules Chapter Installing a Passport 8100 Module Chassis Configuration Requirements Safety and Environmental Precautions Installing a Module Removing a Filler Panel Slide the module into the slot Figure Turning On the Chassis Power Securing the Module in the Chassis Connecting Cables Replacing Modules Routing Network Cables To replace a module Chapter Basic Switch Configuration Specifying Port Numbers Port Numbers on High-Density Modules Booting the Switch Access Levels and Default Login Values Access Level Description Default Login PasswordLogging On to the System Setting System Identification Assigning an IP Address to the Management Port Setting System Security Change CLI users and passwords using the following commands Change Web passwords using the command Switch Configuration To assign an IP address for management, use the command Specify a default gateway address/default route Page Chapter Troubleshooting Normal Power-Up Sequence Failure to Get a Login Prompt from the Console Port LED Indications of ProblemsFailure of Management Software to Recognize I/O Modules LED Indications of Problems Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Action Port Connection Problems Cabling Autonegotiation Modes Use the CLI to disable autonegotiation for the suspect port Port Interface Installation-Related Issues AddressesPage Appendix a Technical Specifications General SpecificationsStandards Supported Safety Agency Approvals Environmental SpecificationsPerformance Specifications 64-byte packets Data Rate and Encoding Passport 8190SM Switch Management Module Connector Pin Number Signal Management PortConsole Serial Port Modem Serial Port Table A-3 DTE-to-DCE Pin Assignments Cable Specifications Data Port ConnectorsConnector Type Passport 8132TX Module 450-1SR MDA, 450-1SX MDA Comm Port ConnectorMDAs 450-1LR MDA, 450-1LX MDA Port Connectors Passport 8148TX ModuleTable A-5. Passport 8148TX Port Pinouts Passport 8108GBIC Module GBICs Optical Specifications 1000BASE-SX Gbic 1000BASE-XD Gbic MDI and MDI-X Connections Figure A-1. MDI-X to MDI Cable Connections Declaration of Conformity Figure A-2. MDI-X to MDI-X Cable ConnectionsPage Appendix B LEDs Figure B-1. LEDs on the Passport 8190SM Module Table B-1 LED Operation on the Passport 8190SM Module Label Color/State Meaning Passport 8132TX and 8148TX I/O Modules Figure B-2. LEDs on the Passport 8132TX and 8148TX Modules LED Color/State Meaning Table B-5 Port LEDs on the Passport 8108GBIC Module Page Appendix C Media Dependent Adapters Series MDAs Figure C-1 BASE-SX Shortwave Gigabit MDA Front Panels Table C-1 1000BASE-SX MDA LEDs Label Type Color/State Meaning 8100-4TX MDA Table C-2 1000BASE-LX MDA LEDs Series Fiber MDAs Table C-3 8100-4TX MDA LEDs Figure C-4 Series MDA Front Panels Table C-4 Series MDA LEDs Installing an MDA Figure C-5. Installing an MDA Using the Passport 8100 Modules Appendix D Installing GBICs Figure D-1. Types of GBICs Installing a Gbic Figure D-2. Installing a Gbic To remove an installed Gbic Page Appendix E RFCs and Standards Page Index Numbers Index-2 Index-3 Index-4