3Com 5017C - Manual

ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide xiii How to Use This Guide This guide explains how to install, operate, and manage the following 3Com ONline™ 17-Slot System Concentrators. ❑ 5017C ❑ 5017C with load sharing ❑ 5017C-LS Keep this guide near the ONline System Concentr...

ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide xiv Structure of This Guide This guide contains the following chapters: Chapter 1, Introduction – Introduces the principal features of the ONline System Concentrator and provides a front and rear view of the unit. Chapter 2, Install...

ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide xv Document Conventions The following document conventions are used in this manual: Convention Indicates Example Courier text User input In the Agent Information Form, enter MIS in the New Contact field. System output After pressing...

xvi ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Related Documents This section provides information on supporting documentation, including: ❑ 3Com Documents ❑ Reference Documents Note: A Note . The information is important Note: Use STP lobe cables for your system. Caution: A...

Introduction 1 - 1 1 Introduction This chapter briefly describes the capabilities and operation of the 3Com ONline™ System Concentrator. Chapter 2 provides important information for installing modules and verifying their operation. If you are uncertain about legal network configurations when using t...

Introduction 1 - 3 Back Panel A power supply and DC fan unit are installed when you receive your concentrator. There is an On/Off switch on the power supply. The power supply should be powered down when you install or remove it. Note that there is no need to power down the concentrator for installat...

1 - 4 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Figure 1-3. ONline System Concentrator Front View A cable tray is provided with the concentrator so that cables you attach to the media modules can be run under the unit and out the back − where they will not be in the way. A ...

Introduction 1 - 5 Modular Design The ONline Concentrator's modular design lets you add different media modules (such as fiber, twisted pair, and coaxial) in any combination to connect different types of media segments. A possible configuration is shown in Figure 1-4. You can link segments of differ...

1 - 8 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Fault-Tolerance Capabilities The ONline System Concentrator provides fault tolerance through redundant features, such as an optional backup power supply, backup controller module, redundant cable links, and backup concentrator...

Introduction 1 - 9 Backup Controller Module The controller is vital to the system because it performs important functions including: ❑ synchronizing all modules ❑ monitoring concentrator conditions (temperature, power supply status, etc.) ❑ recognizing failures ❑ clocking and timing to the ONline Co...

1 - 10 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Figure 1-6. Redundant Cable Link Configuration Backup Concentrator A second concentrator or 3Com Fiber Ethernet Star Coupler may be used to backup the primary concentrator in a star-wired network. This provides full fault tol...

Introduction 1 - 11 Figure 1-7. Backup Concentrator Configuration Hot Swapping of Media Modules Media modules can be added, removed, and reconfigured without powering down the ONline System Concentrator or affecting the rest of the network. This means that you can add entire new segments or make min...

1 - 12 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Synchronous Backplane The ONline System Concentrator backplane is designed with all passive components to achieve the maximum reliability. The synchronous backplane allows the concentrator to be connected (using the 3Com ONli...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 1 2 Installation and Troubleshooting This chapter describes how to install the ONline System Concentrator, how to install ONline modules, and how to install the optional backup power supply into your ONline unit. Warning: Do not turn the concentrator's power supp...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 3 If any of these items are damaged or missing, contact your local supplier or a 3Com service representative. 3Com suggests you keep the carton and anti-static shielding bag in which your unit was shipped in case you later want to repackage the unit for storage o...

2 - 4 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Site Selection Considerations The concentrator can be placed almost anywhere within your company, including offices and computer rooms. In general, we recommend installation in a wiring closet. The unit has been designed for r...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 5 Caution: The concentrator should have two fans running at all times to cool the unit properly. You should therefore have: (A) a power supply (with built-in fan) and a fan unit installed or (B) two power supplies installed. Power Requirements 3Com recommends usi...

2 - 6 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Table Top Installation Requirements For table top or shelf mount installation of the ONline System Concentrator you must make sure the table or shelf can support 100 pounds (45 kg) for a fully loaded 17-slot concentrator. (The...

2 - 8 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Cable Tray Rack Mounting To install the concentrator in a rack, first install the cable tray and then install the concentrator above the tray. The cable tray can be mounted in four separate configurations in your rack dependin...

2 - 10 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Note: The function of the clip is to hold the nut in place behind the rail. Be sure to install the clip onto the rail so that the nut is centered behind the hole through which you plan to insert the screw. 4. Place the tray i...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 11 Installing the ONline System Concentrator The ONline System Concentrator can be placed on top of a table or a shelf, or mounted in a rack. Make sure the cable tray has been installed first on the table or in the rack (or that 1 3/4" (4.5 cm) of vertical sp...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 13 Figure 2-5. Chassis Mounted in Rack Table Top Mounting the ONline Concentrator You can set the ONline Concentrator directly on a table top or shelf that can support at least 100 pounds (45 kg). A fully loaded concentrator weighs about 75 lbs (34 kg). 3Com reco...

2 - 14 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Installing the Backup Power Supply (Optional) Install the backup power supply in the ONline System Concentrator (if ordered). This power supply provides power redundancy if the primary power supply should fail. Skip this sect...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 17 4. Make sure the cable is pushed up to the right side and then slide the power supply into the back of the concentrator as shown in Figure 2-10. Then fasten with the four (4) screws you removed earlier from the fan unit. Figure 2-10. Installed Backup Power Sup...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 19 Warning: DO NOT use a 3-to-2 pronged adapter at the outlet since this may result in electrical shock and does not provide adequate grounding. Installing ONline Modules Warning: Only service personnel should install ONline modules. Install the ONline Controller...

2 - 20 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Figure 2-12. Network Cable Connections Power Up and Verification This section tells how to power up the concentrator and verify that it is working correctly. Switch the power supply On/Off switch to the On (|) position. The P...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 21 Fan Operation Verification To verify that the fan unit and the power supply fan are functioning correctly you need to visually inspect the fan unit(s) on the rear of the concentrator to make sure they are turning and that nothing is blocking their path. Power ...

Installation and Troubleshooting 2 - 25 Technical Assistance You can receive assistance for installing and troubleshooting the 17-Slot concentrator by calling your dealer or 3Com Customer Support. Be prepared to supply a representative with the following information: ❑ a description of the problem ❑...

2 - 26 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide ❑ the configuration of your concentrator ❑ the screen information reporting the SHOW DEVICE command (if you have an ONline management module installed in the concentrator) Refer to Appendix C for instructions how to contact T...

3 - 2 ONline 17-Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Routine Maintenance You should inspect your equipment to make sure that all of the following are true: ❑ all the blank faceplates are on ❑ the fans are running ❑ there are no obstructions to the ventilation on the concentrator...

Maintenance 3 - 7 Replacing the Fan Unit A fan installed in either the left or right bays is removed or installed in exactly the same manner as the power supply. Follow the steps below to replace a fan unit: Caution: The concentrator must have two fans running at all times to cool the unit. This is ...

Specifications A - 1 A Specifications General Network Protocols Supported: Ethernet/IEEE 802.3 over various media IEEE 802.5 Token Ring over various media ANSI FDDI Environmental Operating temperature: 0° to 50° C (32° to 122° F) Storage temperature: -30° to 65° C (-22° to 149° F) Operating humidity...

Specifications A - 3 Accessories Cable Management Tray (5000CT): 17.5"W x 18.3"D x 1.75"H (44.5 cm x 46.5 cm x 4.5 cm) 8 lb. (3.6 kg.) Rack-Mount Kit (5017RM): 2.5 lb. (1.2 kg.) Backup Power Supply (5017PS-325): 8 lb. (3.6 kg.) Front Cover Panel (5017FC): .5 lb. (.23 kg.)

Slot Usage Chart B - 1 B Slot Usage Chart The ONline System Concentrator has seventeen slots, sixteen of which are available slots for installing media modules (one slot is occupied by the ONline Controller Module). The slot on the far left is slot number 1 and runs to slot 17 on the far right. Use ...

Technical Support C - 1 C Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes the following services: ❑ On-line Technical Services ❑ Support from Your Network Supplier ❑ Support from 3Com ❑ Returning Products for Repair ...

C - 2 ONline 17_Slot System Concentrator Installation and Operation Guide Email Technical Support You can contact the Integrated Systems Division (formerly Chipcom) on the Internet for technical support using the e-mail address [email protected]. World Wide Web Site You can access the latest netw...

Technical Support C - 3 When you contact your network supplier for assistance, have the following information ready: ❑ Diagnostic error messages ❑ A list of system hardware and software, including revision levels ❑ Details about recent configuration changes, if applicable If you are unable to contac...

Technical Support C - 5 3. Enter your full Internet e-mail address as the password (for example, [email protected] ). 4. Change to the mib or schema directory using the cd /pub/mibs or cd /pub/mibs/schemas command. 5. To view the 3Com MIB, OID, or schema entries, enter the dir command. ❑ To pause the...

Index 1 Index Numerics 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) , C-3 A Audience of Manual , xiii B Back Panel , 1-3 Backup Power Supply Installing , 2-14 bulletin board service , C-3 C Cable Tray Installing , 2-7 Rack Mounting , 2-8 Table Top Mount , 2-10 Cable Types , 1-1 Concentrator Features , 1-4 ...