Page 2 - Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users; Notice
Notice © 1998 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront PlazaSanta Clara, CA 95052-8145(408) 326-5000All rights reserved.Printed in U.S.A.Portions reprinted with the permission of Motorola, Inc. Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users The software (including firmware) addressed in this manual ...
Page 3 - Proprietary Material
Notice (continued) Proprietary Material Information and software in this document are proprietary to 3Com (or its Suppliers) and without the express prior permission of an officer of 3Com, may not be copied, reproduced, disclosed to others, published, or used, in whole or in part, for any purpose ot...
Page 5 - Introduction
v About This Manual Overview Introduction This manual covers features, hardware, installation, applications, and specifications for the PathBuilder S21x switch. Audience This manual is intended for users of the 3Com PathBuilder S21x switch. Software Revision This manual is current for Release 5.2M o...
Page 6 - Trademarks; Product Company/Organization
vi About This Manual (continued) Trademarks The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Product Company/Organization Crosstalk Digital Communications Associates, Inc. HyperTerminal Hilgreave, Inc. ProComm Datastorm Technologies, Inc. Windows ...
Page 7 - How to Use This Manual
vii About This Manual (continued) How to Use This Manual Follow these steps to use this manual to install your PathBuilder S21x switch. 1 Familiarize yourself with the PathBuilder S21x switch See Chapter 1, About the PathBuilder S21x Switch 2 Install the PathBuilder S21x switch hardware See Chapter ...
Page 9 - Related Documentation
ix About This Manual (continued) Related Documentation Introduction This section describes related documentation and where to obtain documentation. Other Documentation All documentation is provided on the PathBuilder S200 Series User Guides CD-ROM and the 3Com WWW site: http://www.3com.com PathBuild...
Page 11 - Contents
Contents i How to Use This Manual .............................................................................. vii Related Documentation ................................................................................ ix Chapter 1. About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Features ..........................
Page 12 - Appendix D.Technical Support
ii Contents (continued) Appendix D.Technical Support
Page 13 - Chapter 1; About the PathBuilder S21x Switch
About the PathBuilder S21x Switch 1-1 Chapter 1 About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Overview Introduction The 3Com PathBuilder S21x switch is a compact network access device for connecting LAN and serial devices to public and private networks services such as frame relay and X.25. The PathBuilder S21x...
Page 14 - Features; Standard Features
1-2 About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Features Features Standard Features The base PathBuilder S21x switch provides the following: • External power supply • Control Terminal Port (CTP) for local and remote configuration and management • Ethernet interface (10BaseT) • One Serial DIM Port • Two daught...
Page 15 - Daughtercard Functionality
About the PathBuilder S21x Switch 1-3 Features Daughtercard Functionality Introduction The PathBuilder S21x switch is available with the optional components listed below factory-installed or as separate add-in daughtercards. • Voice Relay Daughtercard • Dual FXS Voice Relay Daughtercard • RemoteVu D...
Page 16 - DSU DIM
1-4 About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Features DIM Site Daughtercard The DIM Site daughtercard provides optional V.24, V.35, V.36, or V.11 electrical interfaces through a DB25 physical connector. DSU DIM The PathBuilder S21x switch supports the DSU DIM.
Page 17 - Software Functionality
About the PathBuilder S21x Switch 1-5 Features Software Functionality Introduction Depending on the operating software AppsWare package and optional daughtercard installed the PathBuilder S21x switch can support the following functionality and services. Frame Relay & X.25 Service The PathBuilder...
Page 18 - Target Application Environments; Figure 1-2. LAN and Legacy Protocol over Frame Relay
1-6 About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Target Application Environments Target Application Environments Introduction This section describes example applications for the PathBuilder S21x switch. LAN and Legacy Protocol over Frame Relay The PathBuilder S21x switch supports multiprotocol encapsulation of...
Page 19 - Application
About the PathBuilder S21x Switch 1-7 Target Application Environments Branch Office to Central Office over Frame Relay The PathBuilder S21x switch offers an ideal solution for branch office to central office connectivity over a private or public frame relay network as shown in Figure 1-4. Figure 1-4...
Page 21 - Chapter 2; Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware; Warning; Step
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-1 Chapter 2 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Overview Introduction This chapter covers the installation of PathBuilder S21x switch hardware. Follow These Steps This table lists the steps you need to perform and shows you where to look ...
Page 22 - Checking Your Shipment Contents; List of Contents; Figure 2-1. PathBuilder S21x Switch Shipment Contents
2-2 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Checking Your Shipment Contents Checking Your Shipment Contents List of Contents Before you install the PathBuilder S21x switch hardware, make sure your shipment contents are complete. Inside your shipping carton, you should find the contents shown...
Page 23 - Choosing a Site; Caution; Power Source
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-3 Choosing a Site Choosing a Site Introduction This section describes how to choose a site for the PathBuilder S21x switch. Choosing a Site Choose a site within an appropriate distance of a power source. The selected site should be free of accumulate...
Page 24 - Figure 2-2. Proper Cable and Air Clearance
2-4 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Choosing a Site Caution To avoid overheating the unit’s circuitry, you should never place anything on top of the unit, within 1 inch (2.5 cm) of the ventilation slots on the front panel, or within 12 inches (30.5 cm) of the back of the unit. Mise e...
Page 25 - Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-5 Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Introduction After unpacking the PathBuilder S21x switch, you can connect the cables to complete the hardware installation. PathBuilder S21x Switch Rear Panel Figure 2-3 illust...
Page 27 - Cables; Port Connector
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-7 Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Cables Introduction This section describes cables required to connect to the PathBuilder S21x switch. Port Characteristics and Cable Requirements The table below lists the port characteristics, connector and cabl...
Page 29 - Note
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-9 Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Cable and Connector Pinouts For more information on cable and connector pinouts, refer to Appendix B, PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling or to the Daughtercard Installation Guide for information on the optional daug...
Page 30 - Front Panel Dip Switches; Figure 2-4. PathBuilder S21x Switch Front Panel Switches; Switch
2-10 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Front Panel Dip Switches Front Panel Dip Switches Introduction This section describes the front panel dip switches on the PathBuilder S21x switch. Front Panel Switches Figure 2-4 illustrates the switches found behind the front panel of the PathBui...
Page 31 - Installing Optional Daughtercards
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-11 Installing Optional Daughtercards Installing Optional Daughtercards Optional Daughtercards The PathBuilder S21x switch supports the following optional daughtercards: • Voice Relay Daughtercard • Dual FXS Voice Relay Daughtercard • RemoteVu Daughte...
Page 32 - Installing or Removing the Lithium Battery
2-12 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Installing or Removing the Lithium Battery Installing or Removing the Lithium Battery Introduction This section explains how to replace the real time battery. The PathBuilder S21x switch uses a lithium battery on the motherboard to maintain the no...
Page 35 - Chapter 3; Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch
Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch 3-1 Chapter 3 Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch Overview Introduction This chapter describes • powering up the PathBuilder S21x switch • interpreting LED display for power up diagnostics • accessing the CTP
Page 36 - Powering On The PathBuilder S21x Switch
3-2 Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch Powering On The PathBuilder S21x Switch Powering On The PathBuilder S21x Switch Introduction This section describes the sequence of events when you power up the PathBuilder S21x switch. Powering On the PathBuilder S21x Switch The PathBuilder S21x switch do...
Page 37 - Powerup Diagnostics; Figure 3-7. Front Panel of the PathBuilder S21x Switch
Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch 3-3 Powerup Diagnostics Powerup Diagnostics Introduction This section describes diagnostics that run automatically when you power up the PathBuilder S21x switch. Front Cover LEDs The three front cover LEDs on the PathBuilder S21x switch help you follow the pro...
Page 38 - Hardware Failure; Stage
3-4 Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch Powerup Diagnostics Power Up Sequence When the PathBuilder S21x switch power cord is plugged into the power supply outlet, you will see the following powerup sequence: Hardware Failure If the TEST light turns on and remains on, one or more of the diagnosti...
Page 39 - Accessing the Control Terminal Port
Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch 3-5 Accessing the Control Terminal Port Accessing the Control Terminal Port Introduction Once you have powered on the PathBuilder S21x switch, you can access the Control Terminal Port from the PC or terminal attached to the CTP port. Note This section does not...
Page 41 - Appendix A; Specifications
Specifications A-1 Appendix A Specifications Specifications Introduction This section describes the physical and environmental specifications and power requirements for the PathBuilder S21x switch product. Hardware PathBuilder S21x switch products feature the following: • 68360 processor • 4 Mbytes ...
Page 42 - Safety; Physical
A-2 Specifications Power Requirements PathBuilder S21x switch typically has the following power requirements: • 100 to 240 VAC nominal at 47 to 63 Hz • 32 watts input power (64 VA) • maximum input current 0.7 amps Power Supply Description PathBuilder S21x switch products are powered by a switch mode...
Page 43 - Appendix B; PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling
PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-1 Appendix B PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling Overview Introduction This Appendix identifies the cables and pinout requirements for the PathBuilder S21x switch. The following cables are described in this appendix: • CTP Access Cable • Dual FXS Voice Relay Cable • 10B...
Page 44 - CTP Access Cable; Signal
B-2 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling CTP Access Cable CTP Access Cable CTP Cable Connector and Pinout Use the supplied RJ45/DB25 cable to connect to the CTP Port (Port 4) and perform CTP operations such as coldloading software images into a PathBuilder S21x switch. Port 4 is a DCE. This table identif...
Page 45 - Voice Relay Cable; Specification
PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-3 Voice Relay Cable Voice Relay Cable Specification The voice relay cable shipped with the Voice Relay Daughtercard has the following specification: • Connectors: RJ11 to RJ11 Cable • Color: Gray Connector Pinout The RJ11 connectors for the FXO and FXS port have the...
Page 46 - Dual FXS Voice Relay Cable; Connector Pinout; Pin
B-4 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling Dual FXS Voice Relay Cable Dual FXS Voice Relay Cable Specification The voice relay cable shipped with the Dual FXS Voice Relay Daughtercard has the following specification: • Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45 Cable • Color: Gray Connector Pinout The RJ45 FXS port have the...
Page 47 - 0BaseT Crossover Cable; Pin Pin
PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-5 10BaseT Crossover Cable 10BaseT Crossover Cable Specifications The 10BaseT cable shipped with the PathBuilder S21x switch has the following specifications: • Cable Type: Category 3 or better • Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45 • Color: Gray • Part Number: 61798-01 Connecto...
Page 48 - RemoteVu Video Cables
B-6 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling RemoteVu Video Cables RemoteVu Video Cables Introduction The RemoteVu Daughtercard requires the following cables: • RJ45-to-RJ45 Camera Interface Cable • BNC-to-BNC Cable RJ-45 Connector - Camera Interface Connector Pinout This table describes the RJ-45 connector ...
Page 49 - DSU Daughtercard Cable
PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-7 DSU Daughtercard Cable DSU Daughtercard Cable DSU Daughtercard Cable Pinout The following table shows the pinouts for the RJ48S connector: Pin Signal Function 1 TX - TIP 2 TX - RING 3 RX - TIP 4 RX -RING
Page 57 - Appendix C; Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch
Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch C-1 Appendix C Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch In This Appendix Introduction This appendix describes some of the actions you can take to correct problems you may be having with your PathBuilder S21x switch.
Page 58 - While Setting Up Your Configuration
C-2 Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch While Setting Up Your Configuration While Setting Up Your Configuration Introduction This section describes the ways you can use to isolate problems that you may encounter while setting up a PathBuilder S21x switch to pass IP traffic over PPP links. F...
Page 61 - Appendix D; Technical Support; Com FTP Site
Technical Support D-1 Appendix D Technical Support 3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, 3Com recommends that you...
Page 62 - Access by Analog Modem; Country
D-2 Technical Support 3Com Bulletin Board Service The 3Com BBS contains patches, software, and drivers for 3Com products. This service is available through analog modem or digital modem (ISDN) 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access by Analog Modem To reach the service by modem, set your modem to 8 da...
Page 63 - North America
Technical Support D-3 If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following section on how to contact 3Com. Support from 3Com If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support service...
Page 65 - Index; Numerics
Index Index-1 Numerics 10Base2 Ethernet cable 2-9 10BaseT Ethernet cable 2-9 15637 ChapTitle PathBuilder S21x Series Switch 2-1 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) 2 3Com URL 1 3ComFacts 2 A air circulation 2-3 Audience v B Battery disposal 2-12 replacement schedule 2-12 replacement type 2-12 bul...
