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xi Preface Preface Overview This manual describes how to install the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router 520 (also referred to in this manual as SSR-510 and SSR-520). It also provides problem solving information, connector pin assignments, and other general information. Using This Guide Re...

Preface xii Structure of This Guide This guide is organized as follows: Chapter/Appendix Title Description Chapter 1 Product Introduction Describes the SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers and their features. Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Provides instructions for installing the router in a Rack Mounting ...

Preface xiii Related Documentation The following documents may help the user to configure and manage the SmartSwitch Router SSR-510 and SSR-520: Part Number Title Description SmartSwitch Router 500 Series Bridging Configuration Guide Describes bridging methods, operational features of bridging, conf...

Preface xv Document Conventions Throughout this guide, the following symbols are used to call attention to important information. Note symbol. Calls the reader ’s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance. ! Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid damage ...

Preface xvi Glossary This book uses the following terms : Term Definition Basic Rate A specific ISDN offering providing users with two 64Kb/s data channels (e.g. “B” channels) and one 16Kb/s signalling channel (e.g. “D” channel). CLI Command Line Interface Dedicated Ethernet cable IEEE 10Base2 coaxi...

Preface xvii Getting Help For additional support related to this device or document, contact the Cabletron Systems using one of the following methods: Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready: • Your Cabletron Systems service contract number • A description of the failu...

1-1 Chapter 1 Product Introduction Overview This chapter provides a description of the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router 520 (also referred to in this manual as SSR-510 and SSR-520) and their features. Chapter Contents Topic Page What Are the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router...

Product Introduction 1-2 What Are the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router 520? The SmartSwitch Router SSR-510 and SmartSwitch Router SSR-520 (also referred to in this manual as the SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers) provide multiprotocol routing for linking Ethernet LANs to corporate Wide Area N...

Product Introduction 1-3 Features The SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers include the following features. Performance and Memory The SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers contain the following performance and memory features: • Industry-standard processors operating at 22.5 MHz clock rates, and utilizes 32-bit addres...

Product Introduction 1-4 EasyStart EasyStart is a feature that allows you to downline load configuration files that are stored on a server via BOOTP/TFTP. Using EasyStart and the clearVISN Router Configurator eliminates the need for configuring the router using the Command Line Interface (CLI). When...

Product Introduction 1-5 Front and Back Panel Components The following sections describe the front and back panel components for the SSR-510 or SSR-520 routers. Front Panel Components Table 1-1 describes the front panel components, including LEDs, that are illustrated in Figure 1-1. For problem-solv...

Product Introduction 1-8 Back Panel Components Table 1-2 describes the back panel components that are illustrated in Figure 1-2. Table 1-2. Back Panel Feature Components Item Name Description 1 Power Connector Receives dc current from the power supply.

2-1 Chapter 2 Installing and Cabling Overview This chapter describes how to install the SmartSwitch Router 510 and SmartSwitch Router 520 in a rack mount shelf and how to cable the routers. Chapter Contents Topic Page Installing the Router in the Rack Mounting Shelf 2-2 Cabling the Routers 2-6 Remov...

Installing and Cabling 2-3 Assembling the Rack Mount Shelf Figure 2-1 shows the rack mount shelf. The following table provides installation instructions. Step Action 1 Attach two rack mount brackets (4) to the base (1) using four flat headed #6-32 screws (see Figure 2-1). The brackets can be attache...

Installing and Cabling 2-4 Attaching Adhesive Strips To secure the router and power supply to the shelf, use eight inches of dual-lock reclosable fastening strip, (supplied with this kit). To assemble the adhesive strips, complete the following steps. Step Action 1 Cut three strips for the router (a...

Installing and Cabling 2-6 Cabling the Routers This section describes how to cable the SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers. Cabling the SSR-510 Figure 2-3 shows the SSR-510 router and cables. Cabling instructions follow the figure. Figure 2-3. Installing the SSR-510 Router Step Action 1 Connect the cable fr...

Installing and Cabling 2-10 Removing the Cables This section describes how to remove cables attached to the SSR-510 and SSR-520 routers. Removing the SSR-510 Cables To remove cables from the SSR-510 router, see Figure 2-5 and complete the following steps. Figure 2-5. Removing the SSR-510 Cables Step...

3-1 Chapter 3 Connecting the Console Port Cable Overview This chapter describes how to connect the SmartSwitch Router 510 or SmartSwitch Router 520 router to the console port. Chapter Contents Topic Page Signaling Standards 2-2 Console Port Device Cabling 2-2 Connecting the Console Port 2-3

Connecting the Console Port Cable 3-3 Connecting the Console Port The console port connection is made through the console port on the router. To connect the console port on the SSR-510 or the SSR-520 routers, complete the following steps: The router’s console port is shown in Figure 3-1. The legend ...

Connecting the Console Port Cable 3-4 Figure 3-1. Console Port Cabling Components After all cables are connected, go to Chapter 4, Configuring the Router. Item Description 1 Console Port Device 2 Console Port

4-1 Chapter 4 Configuring the Router Overview There are two ways to configure the router. The first and recommended way is to invoke the clearVISN Router Configurator. The clearVISN Router Configurator creates a configuration for the router. It allows the Router Configurator and EasyStart to load th...

Configuring the Router 4-4 Console Screens After the configuration exists in the clearVISN Router Configurator, for new routers, the following screens show the power-up sequence of the router being loaded by EasyStart: SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx=============================================================== ...

Configuring the Router 4-7 After the SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx INSTALLATION MENU displays twice, type 3 and press <Return> as shown in the following example: SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx Copyright (C) 1995, Digital Equipment Corporation SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx INSTALLATION MENU * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ...

Configuring the Router 4-9 Preconfigured Router Screen If the router was previously configured, the following menu items are available. If you press the <Return> key during the bootstrap operation, execute the stored image by typing e at the > prompt. SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx =====================...

Configuring the Router 4-10 Using Menus to Set up the Router This section describes the options that are available from the SmrtSwtch Rtr 5xx INSTALLATION MENU . Option Page [1] Restart with Factory Defaults 4-11 [2] Restart with Current Settings 4-12 [3] Show Current Settings 4-13 [4] IP Configurat...

Configuring the Router 4-11 [1] Restart with Factory Defaults This option initializes the router’s configuration to factory default values by resetting the router’s nonvolatile configuration storage parameters and restarting the router. (To retain the current values, use Option [2] Restart with Curr...

Configuring the Router 4-12 [2] Restart with Current Settings This option restarts the router but leaves the router’s configured nonvolatile configuration storage parameters at their current values. The following example shows the dialog associated with this selection. If you select Y, then the Smrt...

Configuring the Router 4-14 [4] IP Configuration The IP Configuration option provides you with four selections. The following example shows the menus available with this selection. The following pages describe the IP Configuration options. Option Page [1] Set SNMP Read/Write Community 4-15 [2] Set I...

Configuring the Router 4-18 Go to Local Console This option allows you to configure the router.You must configure the router before it is operational. The Go to Local Console option provides two different configuration methods, depending on whether the router has been set up with factory defaults or...

Configuring the Router 4-19 [5] Go To Local Console This selection runs quick configuration. If you reset to factory defaults and select Go to Local Console without having configured the router via the installation menu, the qconfig process starts automatically. After making the changes you want, ex...

5-1 Chapter 5 Supporting ISDN for the SSR-510 Overview This section describes SSR-510 support for ISDN. Before you begin to configure your router, you must make sure you have completed the necessary steps in obtaining ISDN support. This chapter defines what you will need to do to obtain the proper I...

Supporting ISDN for the SSR-510 5-3 Obtaining a Network Termination Device In the United States the telephone company provides you with a U-interface connection. Because of this, you need a network termination device (NT1) to convert the U-interface to the S/T-interface. In Europe and other parts of...

A-1 Appendix A Problem Solving Overview This appendix describes the LED functions and provides problem solving information. The LEDs on the front of the router, with this appendix, provide information to help you correct possible problems. Appendix Contents Topic Page Normal Powerup A-2 Self-Test Pr...

A-3 Problem Solving Self-Test Progress States Upon power up, the router immediately begins a sequence of self tests and memory sizing. The following sequence of LEDs pass by so quickly that it is difficult to identify the discrete steps on a functioning router. Should a hardware fault be detected, t...

A-5 Problem Solving LED Descriptions The router’s LEDs provide dynamic indications of the status of the router. The LEDs can be in various states (on, off, or flashing), and can change color (green or yellow) depending on the operational status of the router or the level of activity on the network. ...

A-7 Problem Solving Problem Solving Using the LEDs When diagnosing a problem with the router, note that the problem is often indicated by the states of the router’s LEDs. Table A-3 lists the states of the LEDs for various error conditions that can occur during initial installation of the device, alo...

B-1 Appendix B Connectors, Adapters and Cable Connections Overview This appendix shows detailed illustrations of the connectors, adapters, pin assignments and cable connections used on the SSR-510 and the SSR-520. Appendix Contents Topic Page Connector Assignments B-2 Adapters B-5 Cable Connections ...

Connectors, Adapters and Cable Connections B-2 Connector Assignments 50-pin Serial Port Connector Figure B-1 shows the 50-pin serial port connector and its pin assignments.Table B-1 describes the pin assignments. Figure B-1. 50-pin Connector Table B-1. 50-pin Connector Assignments Pin Assignment Pin...

B-5 Connectors, Adapters and Cable Connections Adapters H8571-J Adapter Figure B-3 shows the H8571-J adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 9-pin D-Sub connector) and its pin assignments. Figure B-3. H8571-J Adapter H8575-A Adapter Figure B-4 shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 25-pin D-Sub c...

Connectors, Adapters and Cable Connections B-6 Cable Connections Tables B-3 through B-8 list the proper cable connections for the X.21, EIA422, V.35, EIA530A, EIA423, and V.24/EIA232 standards. 1 Contacts tied together. 2 120 OHM resistor, 1/2w between pins 6 and 31, 10 and 35, 17 and 42. The resist...

C-1 Appendix C Product Specifications Overview This appendix lists the specifications and available parts for the SSR-510 and SSR-520. Appendix Contents Topic Page Product Specifications C-2 Acoustical Specifications C-3 Connectors C-4 Parts List C-5

Product Specifications C-2 Product Specifications Table C-1 lists the product specifications for the router. Table C-1. Product Specifications 1 For sites above 2400 m (8,000 ft), decrease the operating temperature specification by 1.8° C for each 1000 m or 3.2°F for each 3200 ft. Parameter Specific...

C-3 Product Specifications Acoustical Specifications Table C-2 lists the acoustical specifications for the router in English. Table C-3 lists the acoustical specifications in German. Table C-2. Acoustical Specifications (Declared Values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779) 1 1 Current values for specific conf...

C-5 Product Specifications Parts List Table C-5 provides a list of available parts for SSR-510 and SSR-520. Table C-5. SSR-510 and SSR-520 Parts List Part Part Number Console Port Adapter H8584-AC Cable, EIA530A BC12J-06 Cable, RS232/V.28 BC12L-06 Cable, RS422/V.11 BC12H-06 Cable, RS423/V.10 BC12K-0...

D-1 Appendix D Installation Information – United Kingdom Overview This appendix contains the installation information, which is required for the United Kingdom only. Appendix Contents Topic Page Service Categories D-2 Power Rating, Router Isolation and Safety Status D-3 Cable Approval D-4 Equipment ...

D-3 Installation Information – United Kingdom Power Rating, Router Isolation and Safety Status Host Power Rating In this design, all permutations of the host configuration should operate within the limits of the host power rating as shown in Table D-2. Router Isolation No special clearances or creep...

Installation Information – United Kingdom D-4 Cable Approval The router is approved for direct connection to a particular digital circuit. This approval includes an interconnecting cable with mating connectors that conform to the British standard BS6623, parts 1 and 4. If the router is connected to ...