Cabletron Systems THN-MIM - Manuals

NOTICE i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or soft...

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NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE: T...

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CONTENTS iii TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION ........................................................................ 1-11.2 USING THIS MANUAL .............................................................. 1-21.3 SPECIFICATIONS .................................................

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Page 6 - CHAPTER 1; INTRODUCTION; enclosure, up to 84 coaxial segments

INTRODUCTION Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 INTRODUCTION Cabletron Systems Coaxial Media Interface Module (THN-MIM) provides 12 Ethernet/lEEE 802.3 coaxial cable connectors per module. When used with the MMAC-8 ™ enclosure, up to 84 coaxial segments can be connected to one MMAC ™ . The THN-MIM ...

Page 7 - SPECTRUM; USING THIS MANUAL

INTRODUCTION Page 1-2 can be connected directly to the module. Each of these segments supports one device. The entire THN-MIM or each port on the MIM can be controlled via the IRM in your MMAC. The IRM can be accessed directly through a console port on the front panel or be controlled and managed in...

Page 8 - Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these; INDICATORS; Operating temperature:

INTRODUCTION Page 1-3 NOTE: Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. BNC INTERFACE (Ports 1-12) Type: BNC receptacle, with gold center contact, for use with BNC type plugs and RG-58 thin-net cable. Internal Transceiver: Cabletron Systems TMS-3 T...

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INSTALLATION Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2.1 INTRODUCTION The Cabletron Systems THN-MIM is designed for quick and easy installation into an MMAC. No special skills or tools are required to install this module. 2.2 NETWORK DESIGN GUIDELINES The following network design guidelines must be followed...

Page 11 - Under certain conditions false collisions may be created.

INSTALLATION Page 2-2 Since the ports on the module are internally terminated, the end of the segment that will be connected to the module will not be a tee connector or terminator. 2.2.2 Thin-net Segments (THN-MIM7593 only) The following network design guideline must be followed when connecting 75 ...

Page 13 - Install the THN-MIM into the MMAC as follows:; INSTALLATION CHECKOUT

INSTALLATION Page 2-4 2.3 INSTALLATION Install the THN-MIM into the MMAC as follows: CAUTION: Observe all electrostatic precautions when handling the THN-MIM. Static discharges will damage the module. 1. Remove the unit from the shipping box. 2. Slide the two foam end caps off the unit. 3. Remove th...

Page 14 - TESTING AND LANVIEW; CHAPTER 3; This procedure should be performed only after testing each; SERVER; unit and will act as a packet

TESTING AND LANVIEW Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 TESTING AND LANVIEW 3.1 INTRODUCTION This section lists procedures to ensure that the segments connected to the Cabletron Systems THN-MIM are operating properly. A description of LANVIEW LEDs and their function in troubleshooting physical layer network problems...

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TESTING AND LANVIEW Page 3-2 At least 100 packets should be sent and received with no errors. The packets will be received from and sent back to the LAN-MD acting as the SERVER . When the applicable segment(s) connected to the THN-MIM have successfully completed these tests, the segments are ready f...