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EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide ♦ EtherHub-16i ✚ ♦ EtherHub-16mi ✚

Page 4 - FCC Warning

FCC Warning FCC Warning i This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits fora Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Theselimits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmfulinterference when the equipment is operated in a commercialenvironme...

Page 5 - Sicherheitshinweise

Sicherheitshinweise Sicherheitshinweise iii 1. Die Steckdose mu ß sich in der N ä he des Ger ä tes befinden und leicht zug ä nglich sein. 2. Zum Reinigen den Stecker aus der Steckdose ziehen. Beim Reinigen keine Fl ü ssigreiniger oder Sprays verwenden, sondern ein angefeuchtetes Tuch. 3. Das ...... ...

Page 6 - About this Guide

v About this Guide This is an installation guide for the EtherHub 1500 hubs  EtherHub-16i + and EtherHub-16mi + . It covers the following topics: ì Product description, summary of important features andspecifications ì Brief description of the EtherHub 1500 System ì Description of significant compo...

Page 7 - vii; Package Contents; Package Checklist; Owner Registration Card

vii Package Contents Carefully unpack the contents of the package and verify themagainst the checklist given below. This checklist applies to boththe EtherHub-16i + and EtherHub-16mi + unless otherwise specified. Package Checklist æ EtherHub-16i + (Model No. EH1501s) or EtherHub-16mi + (Model No. EH...

Page 8 - Contents; ix; Chapter 2: Hardware Description

Contents ix Chapter 1: Overview 1-1 The EtherHub 1500 System 1-1 Features of EtherHub 1500 System 1-4 Distinguishing Factors of EtherHub 1500 System 1-5 Chapter 2: Hardware Description 2-1 Front Panel Displays 2-1 SmartWatch LED Panel 2-2 PWR/CPU 2-3 Interhub 2-3 Isolated (EtherHub-16i + only) 2-3 S...

Page 9 - Chapter 3: Hardware Installation

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide x Contents Chapter 3: Hardware Installation 3-1 Before You Begin 3-1 Hardware Installation 3-2 Stacking Hubs without a Rack 3-3 Mounting Hubs on a Rack 3-4 Connecting the Hub System 3-5 Preparing for System Configuration 3-7 Local Out-of-Band Configuration 3-7 Remot...

Page 10 - Chapter 5: Applications

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Contents xi Performance Menu 4-14 Threshold Menu 4-14 Using the Configure Button 4-16 Selections Available 4-18 Chapter 5: Applications 5-1 Attaching Stack to One Segment 5-1 Attaching Stack to Three Segments 5-2 Attaching Stack to Multiple Segments 5-3 Each Hub is ...

Page 11 - Appendix A: Product Specifications

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide xii Contents Appendix A: Product Specifications A-1 Features A-1 Physical Characteristics A-1 Specifications for FlexBus 1500 Cable A-2 Attenuation for Horzontal FlexBus 1500 Cable Error! Bookmark not defined. NEXT for Horizontal FlexBus 1500 Cable A-3 Standards Com...

Page 12 - List of Figures; xiii

List of Figures xiii Figure 2.1 The EtherHub-16i + Front Panel 2-1 Figure 2.2 The EtherHub-16mi + Front Panel 2-1 Figure 2.3 SmartWatch  LED Panel for EtherHub-16i + 2-2 Figure 2.4 SmartWatch  LED Panel for EtherHub-16mi + 2-2 Figure 2.5 Daisy-Chain Switch Setting 2-15 Figure 2.6 The EtherHub-16i ...

Page 14 - conforms to both the

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 1-2 Overview In addition, this hub supports a multi-segment bus architecturethat enhances traffic management and network bandwidthutilization. With an SNMP agent, this unit not only functionsas an intelligent hub, but can also monitor up to 10 intelligenthubs connec...

Page 16 - , is network management; Alternative Interface Module -; default module preinstalled in EH1500; Features of EtherHub 1500 System

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 1-4 Overview the SNMP management agent (i.e., EtherHub-16mi + ). The network management station can be a 386 or 486 workstationwith a 10MB hard disk, at least 2 MB on-board memory, aVGA display, and running Windows version 3.1 or higher (i.e.,Windows 3.1, 3.11, ’95,...

Page 17 - Automatically partitions bad port to protect network; Distinguishing Factors of EtherHub 1500 System; Includes a SmartWatch

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Overview 1-5 • Provides one serial 9-pin RS232 port for out-of-bandnetwork management (EtherHub-16mi + only) • Supports daisy chaining by using a daisy-chain switch toconvert port 16 to a daisy-chain port • Automatic polarity detection and correction permitsautomati...

Page 18 - Flash ROM on board the EtherHub-16mi

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 1-6 Overview • Supports out-of-band management (using Accton’s proprietaryEtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program), and fullsoftware configurable in-band management using the optionalAccView/Open (network management software) • Flash ROM on board the EtherHub-16m...

Page 19 - Configure; Front Panel Displays; Front Panel

2-1 Chapter 2: Hardware Description This chapter describes the hardware features of the EtherHub-16i + and EtherHub-16mi + . Except for 3 LED indicators that are unique to each hub, both products have similar indicators and other frontpanel components. Likewise, the rear panel is similar for bothver...

Page 20 - Both hubs have a SmartWatch; SmartWatch

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-2 Hardware Description SmartWatch  LED Panel Both hubs have a SmartWatch  LED panel that includes comprehensive indicators for monitoring the device andnetwork status. A quick glance at the front panel tells you ifthe unit’s power in ON, if it is monitoring anot...

Page 21 - Interhub; Green

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-3 PWR/CPU Color: Green Label: PWR/CPU Function: Power indicator LED Activity Condition Indication STEADY LIGHT ON Unit is receiving power, CPU is running,and EH1502s Agent is in Master mode. BLINKING LIGHT ON Unit is receiving power, CPU is ru...

Page 22 - Indicates connection to a management console; Terminator

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-4 Hardware Description Serial (EtherHub-16mi + only) Color: GreenLabel: SerialFunction: Indicates connection to a management console LED Activity Condition Indication BLINKING LIGHT ON Agent has a valid connection to amanagement console using its RS232 serialport....

Page 23 - Master Agent; in Chapter 4 for related information.

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-5 Monitor (EtherHub-16i + only) Color: Green Label: Monitor Function: Indicates that an SNMP management agent isconnected to and managing the hub LED Activity Condition Indication BLINKING ON Hub is connected to and managed by anAgent. NO LIGH...

Page 24 - LED Activity

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-6 Hardware Description Jabber Color: RedLabel: JabberFunction: Jabber lock-up indicator Jabber refers to an abnormal Ethernet frame transmission. Theframes causing jabber are normally much too long. This mayresult from a malfunctioning Ethernet card and may cause ...

Page 25 - Yellow; Utilization; Color

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-7 Alert Color: Yellow Label: Alert Function: Indicates hardware or hub ID setting problems LED Activity Condition Indication BLINKING LIGHT ON Hardware or hub ID setting error has occurred. NO LIGHT OFF No abnormal occurence. F The Alert LED i...

Page 27 - Segment

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-9 Segment LED Indicators Color: Green Label: Function: Indicates which segment is attached to the hub There are 3 Ethernet segments embedded in the FlexBus 1500ports located on the back plane of the EtherHub 1500 series.These units can be atta...

Page 28 - Hub ID LED 1 Hub ID LED 2 Hub ID LED 4 Hub ID LED 8; Port Status Indicators

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-10 Hardware Description Hub ID Indicators Color: Green Label: Function: Indicates Unit ID Setting In a stacked system, each hub unit has a unique ID. The EtherHub1500 hub series is equipped with a function that automatically setsthe hub ID, freeing the user from t...

Page 29 - Partition; in Chapter 4 for information on

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-11 PARTITION/DISABLE LED Activity Condition Indication STEADY RED LIGHT PARTITION Indicates port partitioning due to anabnormal network condition. BLINKING RED LIGHT DISABLE Indicates the port has been disabled NO LIGHT OFF Port is in good con...

Page 30 - Link

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-12 Hardware Description LINK/TRAFFIC LED Activity Condition Indication STEADY GREENLIGHT ON Indicates a valid link has been established on thisport. BLINKING GREENLIGHT ON Indicates the port is receiving packets; blinking isproportional to the traffic passing thro...

Page 31 - while 14 components are tested for EtherHub-16mi; Test function/component

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-13 Diagnostic Test LED Indicators The RJ-45 PARTITION/DISABLE LEDs not only monitor thepartition or disabling of an RJ-45 port, they also monitordiagnostic test results. LED Activity Condition Indication BLINKING REDLIGHT ON The corresponding ...

Page 32 - Configure Button

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-14 Hardware Description The system tests each component one at a time. Thecorresponding LED will display a blinking light (ON) after testcompletion to indicate which component failed the test. Nolight means all the hub components passed the diagnostics. For EtherH...

Page 33 - STP Station Ports; Switch; for related information). Hence, this port also can be used

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-15 STP Station Ports The unit has sixteen RJ-45 station ports. Using shielded orunshielded (STP or UTP) twisted-pair cable, connect yourworkstation (via the network interface card’s port) to anyavailable RJ-45 port. Port 16 can be converted in...

Page 34 - Rear Panel Displays; Rear Panel; Port Connections; The unit has two FlexBus 1500

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-16 Hardware Description Rear Panel Displays This section describes significant features of the unit’s rearpanel. See Figures 2.6 and 2.7 for illustration. Connectors IN OUT FlexBus 1500 ON OFF ALT PORT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Operation is subj...

Page 35 - BUS IN; BUS OUT; or any EtherHub 1500 series hub.; ALT Port

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Description 2-17 BUS IN Using a FlexBus 1500 cable, connect this port to the BUS OUTport of an EtherHub-16i + or any EtherHub 1500 series hub. BUS OUT Using a FlexBus 1500 cable, connect this port to the BUS INport of an EtherHub-16i + or any EtherHub 1500 ...

Page 36 - connector on the BNC port.; Power Socket; The power socket accepts AC power from 100 to 240V (; Power Switch

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2-18 Hardware Description BNC Module (10BASE2) The BNC module has a built-in transceiver with a BNC port forconnection using thin coaxial cable. The BNC port can link upto 30 hubs on a thin coaxial cable segment. The thin coaxialcable that links the BNC ports may be...

Page 37 - Before You Begin; AC Power

3-1 Chapter 3: Hardware Installation This chapter describes how to install the hardware unit. Before You Begin 1. Before installing the hub, verify that the electrical values meet the following specifications. AC Power Frequency 100 to 240V ( ± 10%) 50 to 60Hz ( ± 3Hz) The hub is equipped with a pow...

Page 38 - Hardware Installation; either of the two methods mentioned in this section.

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 3-2 Hardware Installation Hardware Installation 1. Find a location for the hub. The unit is suitable for desktop or rack-mount installation. Agood location is at the center of all the devices you want tolink, close to the trunk segment, and near a power outlet. F Th...

Page 39 - on the 4 hollow spaces at the bottom of the first hub.; Stacking Hubs without a Rack

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3-3 Stacking Hubs without a Rack 1. Stick a self-adhesive rubber foot (comes with this package) on the 4 hollow spaces at the bottom of the first hub. 2. Place the first hub in the area where you want the stack to be installed. 3. Repeat step 1...

Page 40 - Mounting Hubs on a Rack; Confirm that the rack you will use is an EIA standard-size; Mounting Hubs Using a Mounting Rack

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 3-4 Hardware Installation Mounting Hubs on a Rack 1. Confirm that the rack you will use is an EIA standard-size 19-inch rack. 2. Use the screws provided with the mounting rack to mount the hub using the hub’s mounting brackets. EtherHub1500 Hub (Up to 10 Hubs) Figur...

Page 41 - Connecting the Hub System; section in

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3-5 Connecting the Hub System 1. Plug one end of the FlexBus 1500 cable (provided) in the BUS OUT port of the top hub and the other end to the BUSIN port of the next hub. Repeat this step for each hub in thestack. The top hub should only have o...

Page 42 - Install the power cord and power on the hub.; in Chapter 2 for

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 3-6 Hardware Installation 3. Connect the hub to an Ethernet trunk, if necessary. (Applies only to hubs with a slide-in module transceiver installed inthe ALT PORT.) For the default slide-in module, plug the BNC T-typeconnector into the BNC port of the hub, and use t...

Page 43 - Preparing for System Configuration; If you are installing the EtherHub-16mi; Figure 3.3 Connecting the Hub’s RS232 Serial Port to a PC COM Port

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3-7 The unit will automatically select the setting that matches theinput voltage connected. Therefore, no additionaladjustments are necessary when connecting it to any inputvoltage within the range marked on the rear panel. F The unit supports ...

Page 44 - will automatically configure it to auto-answer mode.; Connecting the Hub’s RS232 Serial Port to a Modem; Remote Site

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 3-8 Hardware Installation Remote Out-of-Band Configuration If you use a remote PC to configure the EtherHub 1500 viamodem connections, at the remote site make sure the modem’sbaud rate is 9600 and that the AT command is supported. EtherHub 1500 Site Connect the DB9 ...

Page 45 - Figure 3.5 Connecting the Remote PC’s RS232 Serial Port to a Modem; Running the Out-of-Band Configuration Program; Accton’s EtherHub 1500 System Configuration; in Chapter 4 for more information.

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3-9 to Modem to Hub 9-PIN IN OUT SERIAL PORT FLEX-BUS 1500 ALT PORT Modem black color gray color PC Modem PSTN Figure 3.5 Connecting the Remote PC’s RS232 Serial Port to a Modem Running the Out-of-Band Configuration Program Run Accton’s EtherHu...

Page 46 - Installing an SNMP Backup Agent; Before connecting to the system, set the target SNMP agent

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 3-10 Hardware Installation In-Band Configuration If you use AccView/Open or other network managementsoftware to configure the EtherHub 1500, then set up your in-band Network Management Station. The in-band network management station is the personalcomputer used to r...

Page 47 - Turn it off again before exceeding 30 seconds to prevent it

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Hardware Installation 3-11 2. Turn it off again before exceeding 30 seconds to prevent it from returning to a Master mode. 3. Add the newly configured Slave agent to the Hub stack using the FlexBus 1500 cable. 4. Turn the Slave agent on again. The new agent will sta...

Page 48 - System Setup; Diagnostic Tests; Upon Power On; The following table shows the components to be tested.; Test Function/Component

4-1 Chapter 4: Setup and Configuration System Setup Diagnostic Tests Upon Power On Upon power on, the system performs an internal self-diagnostictest of major hub components. If any component fails duringthe test, the hub will try to complete the diagnostic procedure.Otherwise, the system will hang....

Page 49 - You can use the; button any time you want the; Multi-Segment Architecture; To make this architecture work for your system, plan your

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-2 Setup and Configuration During Normal Operation You can use the Configure button any time you want the system to perform a diagnostic test. However, when testingbegins, the system leaves normal operation. If no problem isencountered by diagnostics, the system au...

Page 50 - FlexBus 1500 Management Link; automatically sets its Hub ID; SNMP Backup Agent; Slave agent takes over its functions. The data stored in the

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-3 FlexBus 1500 Management Link The management link in a chain of cascaded hubs must beconnected to manage the stack as a single unit. This means thatonly hubs connected using the FlexBus 1500 can be controlled byan SNMP management agent. At...

Page 51 - For instructions on how to install a Slave agent, refer to; Installing; in Chapter 3. For instructions on how to; button, refer to the; Configuration; section later in this chapter.; Port Backup Function

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-4 Setup and Configuration Slave agent will be replaced by the Master agent’s data. As aresult, the Slave agent will assume the Master’s IP address whentaking over the system. To manage the stack using the out-of-band control program after the Slave has assumed con...

Page 52 - Hot Remove Function; Preparing for; in Chapter 3. To open the EtherHub 1500

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-5 Hot Remove Function The EtherHub 1500 system supports a “hot remove” capabilitythat allows you to connect/disconnect the EtherHub 1500 hubsfrom the system without disrupting the network Preparing for Configuration Management There are two...

Page 53 - From a local console -; the proper IRQ by typing “; Figure 4.1 Communication Port Dialog Box

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-6 Setup and Configuration Activate the EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Programfrom a local console or via modem connection as describedbelow. This will open the communication dialog box shownin Figure 4.1 . From a local console - Type “ EH15SCP ” at the DOS pro...

Page 54 - Terminal Channel for local hookup.; Modem Channel for remote connection via modems.; Enter; Figure 4.3 Phone List Menu

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-7 Figure 4.2 DCE/DTE Dialog Box 4. Select the appropriate option in the DCE/DTE dialog box: • Terminal Channel for local hookup. • Modem Channel for remote connection via modems. Select Modem Channel to open the Phone List menu as shown in ...

Page 55 - EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program; or remotely, via a modem; Menu

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-8 Setup and Configuration EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program (EtherHub-16mi + only) Accton provides a proprietary, user-friendly, menu driven out-of-band program (EtherHub 1500 System ConfigurationProgram). This program allows you to configure the stackusi...

Page 56 - System Menu; Displays EtherHub system information.; Displaying System Information; Name

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-9 System Menu Information Configuration Trap Managers Download Restart Factory Settings Displays EtherHub system information. Modifies various parameter settingsnecessary for communicating with themanagement agent. Selects management statio...

Page 57 - Assigning Trap Managers; Parameter

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-10 Setup and Configuration Changing System Configuration Use the Configuration command from the System Menu tomodify current values for the following parameters: Parameter Description IP Address IP address of the agent you’re managing. The EtherHub system may be r...

Page 58 - Restarting the Agent

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-11 Downloading System Software Use the Download command from the System Menu to loadavailable software updates into the agent’s flash ROM. Thedownload file should be an EtherHub 1500 *.bin file fromAccton Technology Corporation; otherwise t...

Page 59 - Control Menu; Hub; button; Configuring Hub Parameters

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-12 Setup and Configuration Control Menu Hub Port Backup Port Push Button Includes hub description and commands toisolate/reattach network connection, orassign hub to a specified segment. Includes port description and command toenable/disable selected port. Defines...

Page 60 - Defining Backup Ports

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-13 Configuring Port Parameters Use the Port command from the Control menu to configure theports for any hub in the stack. (Select the required hub usingthe <F4> and <F5> function keys.) This menu provides a briefdescription of t...

Page 61 - Performance Menu; Variable; Threshold Menu

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-14 Setup and Configuration Setting the External Configure Buttons Use the Push Button command in the Control Menu to disableor enable the Configure button on any hub. Performance Menu Displays statistics for the System (entire stack), selectedSegment, selected Hub...

Page 62 - Available Threshold Parameters for Hubs and Ports; Event Activation; Notes about the hub and port threshold parameters,

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-15 To set thresholds, 1. Open the Threshold dialog box from the menu bar.2. Select the system component (Type: System, Any Hub, Any Port, Select Hub, Select Port). If you choose Select Hub orSelect Port, then choose the Hub ID or Port ID us...

Page 63 - Using the Configure Button

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-16 Setup and Configuration Using the Configure Button Depending on the model you purchased, there are 5 (EtherHub-16i + ) or 6 (EtherHub-16mi + ) configuration functions accessed in sequence using the Configure button, including: • Segment Setting • Hub ID Setting...

Page 64 - button, you can move from one; Compare the LED display you see on the hub’s front panel; Segment Setting; If you want to implement the selection displayed for your hub,

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-17 • A "short press" is used to switch between the selectionsavailable within each function. For example, in SegmentSetting, there are 4 selections available. By using a "shortpress" on the Configure button, you can move fro...

Page 65 - Active LEDs: Segment LEDs; Hub ID Setting; Active LEDs: Hub ID LEDs

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-18 Setup and Configuration Selections Available This section shows the selections available for each functionand the corresponding LED display. The functions are listedhere in sequence. Segment Setting Active LEDs: Segment LEDs Attach the hub to one segment. Segme...

Page 66 - Demo function; LED

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Setup and Configuration 4-19 Master Agent Setting (EtherHub-16mi + only) Active LEDs: PARTITION/DISABLE LED 1 LINK/TRAFFIC LED 1 (labeled Master ) You can set the hub as a Master (main) or Slave (backup) agent.If the Master agent fails, the Slave agent takes over it...

Page 67 - earlier in this chapter.; Reset function

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 4-20 Setup and Configuration Diagnostic function Active LEDs: PARTITION/DISABLE LED 2 (EtherHub-16i + ) PARTITION/DISABLE LED 3 (EtherHub-16mi + ) LINK/TRAFFIC LED(labeled Diag) Enabling the Diagnostic function will activate diagnostic testssimilar to the one perfor...

Page 68 - Chapter 5: Applications; Attaching Stack to One Segment; Attaching All Hubs in Stack to One Segment

5-1 Chapter 5: Applications The EtherHub 1500 series stackable hubs are designed toprovide network installers flexibility in configuring theirnetwork connections. A hub can be used as a simple stand-alone hub or connected with other hubs using variousconfigurations. This chapter includes network app...

Page 69 - Attaching Stack to Three Segments; Figure 5.2 Attaching Hubs in Stack to 3 Segments

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 5-2 Applications Attaching Stack to Three Segments This example shows 3 independent Ethernet LANs in a stackedsystem. Hubs 1, 2 and 3 are attached to segment 2, while hubs4 to 7 are attached to segment 1, and hubs 8 to 10 are attachedto segment 3. EtherHub1500 AGENT...

Page 70 - Attaching Stack to Multiple Segments; Figure 5.3 Linking Part of the Stacked Hubs to a Segment

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Applications 5-3 Attaching Stack to Multiple Segments You can interconnect the hubs in a stack using a multi-segmentconfiguration. In a stacked system, some hubs may beconnected to a segment while others are isolated (not attachedto a segment). In this example, hubs...

Page 71 - Each Hub is Isolated; Figure 5.4 Stacked Hubs Not Linked to a Segment

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 5-4 Applications Each Hub is Isolated In this example, each hub in the stack is an independentsegment (isolated). Hubs 2 to 10 are not connected to any ofthe 3 segments embedded in the FlexBus 1500 cabling; whilethe EtherHub-16mi + (EtherHub 1500 Agent), though atta...

Page 72 - Extending the Network with STP/BNC Connections; Figure 5.5 Linking Stacked Hubs to Unmanaged Hubs

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Applications 5-5 Extending the Network with STP/BNC Connections Extend your network by connecting any of the hubs in a stackedsystem to other compatible hubs using the STP and/or ALT portconnections. In the diagram below, a stand-alone hub isconnected to hub 5 in th...

Page 73 - Linking a Stack to a Network Management Station; Figure 5.6 Linking Stacked Hubs to a Network Management Station

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 5-6 Applications Linking a Stack to a Network Management Station In a stacked system, connect the in-band management workstationto the same segment that the management agent is attached to. Inthis example, the management agent is attached to segment 1.Thus, the in-b...

Page 74 - Interconnecting Segments; Figure 5.7 Linking Segments in a Stacked System

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Applications 5-7 Interconnecting Segments The 3 segments within a stacked system can be combined into aninterconnected network using Accton’s EtherHub-SBH. Connectthe EtherHub-SBH to the hub management agent as illustratedbelow. ETHERHUB1500 AGENT ETHERHUB1500 HUB S...

Page 75 - Linking a Distributed Segment; Figure 5.8 Linking a Distributed Segment

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 5-8 Applications Linking a Distributed Segment Hubs installed at various locations can be managed by a singleEtherHub 1500 Agent when they are connected to the Agent viaa FlexBus 1500 port connection. Hubs can be connected to asingle-segment domain (i.e., one segmen...

Page 76 - Linking Distributed Segments; Segment Setting function; Figure 5.9 Linking Distributed Multi-Segments

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Applications 5-9 Linking Distributed Segments Hubs installed at various sites can be managed by a singleEtherHub 1500 Agent when they are connected to the Agent viathe FlexBus 1500 port connection. However, all hubs must beconnected to the same segment at the centra...

Page 77 - Features; FlexBus; Physical Characteristics; Optional

A-1 Appendix A: Product Specifications Features Expansion Up to 10 modules (170 station ports) Expansion Interface FlexBus  1500 cable Segmentation Supports 3 or more segments in a stack Fault Tolerance Hot swappable modules; backup SNMP agentand redundant port link (for EtherHub-16mi + ) Physical ...

Page 78 - Specifications for FlexBus 1500 Cable; Cable; high-performance data grade; Plug; -wire shielded modular plug for stranded twisted-pair cable

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide A-2 Product Specifications Specifications for FlexBus 1500 Cable The FlexBus 1500 is a category 5 STP cable used to connectstacked EH1500+ or compatible hubs. It supports segmentconfiguration setup and management functions for EH1500+or compatible hubs. Its specific...

Page 79 - Attenuation for Horzontal FlexBus 1500 Cable; NEXT for Horizontal FlexBus 1500 Cable; db

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Product Specifications A-3 Attenuation for Horzontal FlexBus 1500 Cable Maximum Attenuation in dB for 305m (1000ft) of cable @ 20 ° C Frequency (MHz) db 0.064 2.2 0.256 3.2 0.512 4.5 0.772 5.5 1 6.3 4 13 8 18 10 20 16 25 20 28 25 32 31.25 36 62.5 52 100 67 Table A-1...

Page 80 - Standards Compliance

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide A-4 Product Specifications Standards Compliance Standards Ethernet-IEEE 802.3 Repeater Standard andRepeater Management Standard Safety UL 1950 USA CSA 22.2-950 Canada TÜV/GS/EN60950 GermanyIEC 950 International Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Class A Electrostatic IEC...

Page 81 - FlexBus 1500 Pin Description; FlexBus 1500 4-pair Wiring Color Codes & Functions; The following tables describe the port pins for the EtherHub-16mi; RS232 Port Pin Description

B-1 Appendix B: Pin Assignments The following table lists the pin assignments for each pair usedin the FlexBus 1500 cable. FlexBus 1500 Pin Description FlexBus 1500 4-pair Wiring Color Codes & Functions Pair Pin Color Function 1 45 White/BlueBlue/White Segment 2 2 12 White/OrangeOrange/Blue Segm...

Page 82 - DB9 Serial Port to RJ-45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment; DB9 PC’s COM Port to RJ-45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide B-2 Pin Assignments DB9 Serial Port to RJ-45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment Description RJ-45 Pin Mapping EH1502s DB9 Connector DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 1 4 RxD (Received Data) 2 2 TxD (Transmitted Data) 3 3 SG (Signal Ground) 4 5 RI (Ring Indicator) 5 9 CTS (C...

Page 83 - DB25 RS232 to RJ-45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment; Description; Connection from EH1502s 9-Pin Serial Port to PC’s 9-Pin COM Port; Serial Port

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Pin Assignments B-3 DB25 RS232 to RJ-45 Converter Connector Pin Assignment Description RJ-45 Pin Mapping EH1502s DB25 Connector DTR (Data Terminal Ready) 1 20 RxD (Received Data) 2 3 TxD (Transmitted Data) 3 2 SG (Signal Ground) 4 7 RI (Ring Indicator) 5 22 CTS (Cle...

Page 84 - Connection from EH1502 9-Pin Serial Port to Modem’s 25-Pin DCE Port

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide B-4 Pin Assignments Connection from EH1502 9-Pin Serial Port to Modem’s 25-Pin DCE Port EH1502’s 9-Pin Modem’s 25-Pin Serial Port DCE Port 1 < ---------- DCD ---------- 8 2 < ---------- RXD ---------- 3 3 ------------ TXD -------- > 2 4 ------------ DTR ---...

Page 86 - Software Update and Upgrade Service

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide C-2 Product Support Services After repair, Accton will inform you of the date of delivery and theexact amount due. Please send the payment by T/T (TelegramTransfer), and Accton will send you the fixed component afterreceiving payment. With or without warranty, if th...

Page 87 - Technical Support; Send your technical questions by FAX to:

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Product Support Services C-3 Interactive Fast Fax (U.S.A. office) Printed technical documentation can be FAX’ed to your FAXmachine, 24-hours a day. • Call 408-452-8811 to reach Accton’s interactive Fast FAX service.You will need a Touch-Tone phone and a FAX machine ...

Page 88 - Limited Warranty; Customer Remedies

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide C-4 Product Support Services Limited Warranty Accton warrants to the original owner that the product delivered in this package willbe free from defects in material and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.For the warranty to apply, you must register your purc...

Page 89 - Return Process; North and South America:

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Product Support Services C-5 Return Process Before you may return any Accton product to Accton, you must request an RMAnumber by calling, FAXing or writing Accton’s Service Department at the addresslisted below. If you ship the product, you must assume the risk of d...

Page 90 - Ordering Information; Alternative Module for Backbone Port; AUI transceiver interface module

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide C-6 Product Support Services Ordering Information • EtherHub-16i + (EH1501s) Intelligent 16-port 10BASE-T (RJ-45) multi-segment Ethernet hub with one 10BASE2 (BNC) backbone port • EtherHub-16mi + (EH1502s) Intelligent 16-port 10BASE-T (RJ-45) multi-segment hub with ...

Page 91 - Glossary; IEEE’s specifications for running Ethernet using twisted-pair.; Alt Port

Glossary 1 Glossary 10BASE-T IEEE’s specifications for running Ethernet using twisted-pair. AccView/Open AccView/Open is a complete network management product withmodules for managing Accton devices. Alt Port An optional port found on the backplane of the EtherHub. A BNC,AUI or Fiber-Optic module ca...

Page 92 - Ethernet

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide 2 Glossary A 16-port intelligent hub with an SNMP-based network managementagent. It is a component of Accton’s EtherHub 1500 System. Ethernet A network communication system developed and standardized byDEC, Intel, and Xerox, using baseband transmission, CSMA/CDacces...

Page 93 - Network Management Station; Most common terminator for unshielded twisted-pair wiring.; Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP)

EtherHub 1500 System User’s Guide Glossary 3 Type of architecture that enhances traffic management and networkbandwidth utilization by segregating network traffic. Network Management Station The computer used to run AccView/Open. It is used by the networkmanager to monitor the network. Out-of-Band A...

Page 94 - Index

1 Index A Accton’s Out-of-Band Program EtherHub 1500 System Configuration Program • 4-8 AccView/Open • 1-2, 1-4, 1-5, 2-11Alert LED • 2-7Allignment Errors • 4-14ALT Port • 2-17, 2-18Alternative Interface Module • 1-4Applications • 5-1 Attaching Hubs in Stack to Multi-Segments • 5-3Attaching Hubs in ...