Page 2 - NOTICE; and; TPIM; are trademarks of Cabletron; Remote LANVIEW; are registered trademarks of; IBM; are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.; CompuServe; Printed On
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...
Page 3 - ii; FCC NOTICE; You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided
NOTICE ii FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the 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. NOT...
Page 4 - EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
NOTICE iii 2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Program. 3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of th...
Page 7 - Welcome to the Cabletron Systems
INTRODUCTION Page 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems TRXI-22A, TRXI-24A, TRXI-42A, and TRXI-44A Active Token Ring Intelligent Hub User’s Guide . This manual provides installation instructions, network requirements, and reference information for the TRXI Active stand-alone co...
Page 8 - By CompuServe; TRXI ACTIVE CONCENTRATOR OVERVIEW; , twelve active RJ45 TCU lobe ports that support
INTRODUCTION Page 1-2 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the Cabletron Systems TRXI, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone ......................... (603) 332-9400 Monday-Friday; 8a...
Page 12 - Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM; RECOMMENDED READING
INTRODUCTION Page 1-6 1.5 REMOTE NETWORK MANAGEMENT CAPABILITIES You can control and manage the TRXI using any Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) software. Cabletron Systems offers the following remote management packages: • Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM ® • Cabletron Systems Remote LANVIEW ® /W...
Page 13 - REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS; CHAPTER 2; CABLE SPECIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-1 CHAPTER 2 REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS This chapter describes cabling requirements, power requirements, and operating specifications for the TRXI. Be sure that you read this chapter before you install the TRXI. Your network must meet the requirements and condition...
Page 18 - 6 Mbps ring speed and 130 stations.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-6 2.1.3 Mixed Cable Types If you mix cable types in your installation, you must compensate for the different cable attenuations. Type 6 and Type 9 cables can be run for only 2/3 the distance of Type 1. This means: 10 meters (Type 1) ≈ 6.6 meters (Types 6, 9) Exampl...
Page 19 - Table 2-6. Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications; Cable Type
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-7 2.1.4 Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for the TPIM-F2 Table 2-6 shows Multimode Fiber Optic Cable specifications for the TPIM-F2. Maximum Trunk LengthsThe maximum trunk cable length between the TRXI and another active device is equal to the maximum dri...
Page 20 - Table 2-7. Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-8 2.1.5 Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications for the TPIM-F3 Table 2-7 shows Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable specifications for the TPIM-F3. Maximum Trunk LengthsThe maximum trunk cable length between the TRXI and another active device is equal to the Maximum...
Page 21 - UTP cabling should be free of splices, stubs or bridged taps.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-9 2.2 CABLE RECOMMENDATIONS/TROUBLESHOOTING The following sections describe common cable problems and recommendations for correcting them. CrosstalkCrosstalk is interference caused by signal coupling between the different cable pairs contained within a multi-pair c...
Page 22 - When possible, use dedicated UTP cable for token ring signals.
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-10 • Token ring signals should not be routed through copper cables that exit a building or which are adjacent to cables either exiting a building or exposed to lightning strikes and power surges. • UTP cables that contain token ring signals should not be simultaneo...
Page 24 - Green - RI or RO active; LNK
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-12 2.4 TPIM SPECIFICATIONS TPIMs provide Ring In/Ring Out (RI/RO) connections that let you extend your network using a variety of media. Each TPIM has an embedded repeater that retimes all data. The LNK (Link) LED on each TPIM provides the following information: • ...
Page 28 - Spectral Width
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-16 Parameter Typical Minimum Maximum Transmitter Peak Wave Length 1300 nm 1270 nm 1330 nm Spectral Width 60 nm - 100 nm Rise Time/ 3.0 nsec 2.7 nsec 5.0 nsec Fall Time 2.5 nsec 2.2 nsec 5.0 nsec Duty Cycle 50.1% 49.6% 50.7% Bit Error Rate: Better than 10 -10 Note: ...
Page 30 - MTBF
REQUIREMENTS/SPECIFICATIONS Page 2-18 SAFETY This unit meets the safety requirements of UL 1950, CSA C22.2No. 950 and EN 60950; the EMI requirements of FCC Class A andEN 55022 Class A; and the EMC requirements of EN 50082-1. Warning: It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system to whi...
Page 31 - INSTALLATION; CHAPTER 3; UNPACKING THE TRXI; Unpack the TRXI as follows:; ATTACHING THE STRAIN RELIEF BRACKET
INSTALLATION Page 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter outlines the procedure for installing a TRXI and connecting it to a network. Be sure that your network meets the guidelines and requirements outlined in Chapter 2, Requirements/Specifications, before installing the TRXI. 3.1 UNPACKING THE TRX...
Page 32 - C per hour temperature
INSTALLATION Page 3-2 2. Attach the strain relief bracket to the bottom of the TRXI as shown in Figure 3-1. Figure 3-1. Attaching the Strain Relief 3.3 INSTALLING THE TRXI The TRXI can be rack mounted, wall mounted, or placed on any horizontal surface. Select one of the following subsections and per...
Page 33 - Figure 3-2. Rack Mount Brackets Installation
INSTALLATION Page 3-3 3.3.1 Rack Mounting the TRXI Refer to Figure 3-2 and perform these steps to install the TRXI in a 19-inch rack. 1. Remove four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the TRXI. 2. Using the four cover screws removed in step 1, attach the ...
Page 36 - To change the ring speed:
INSTALLATION Page 3-6 3.4 SETTING THE RING SPEED SWITCH This section explains how to change the TRXI’s ring speed from the factory default setting of 16 Mbps to 4 Mbps. To change the ring speed, you need to set the switch located inside the TRXI as shown inFigure 3-6. You can access the switch throu...
Page 37 - To restore TRXI parameters to the factory defaults:
INSTALLATION Page 3-7 3.5 SETTING THE NVRAM SWITCH Figure 3-7 shows the location of the NVRAM Reset Switch. The TRXI uses NVRAM (Non-Volatile Random Access Memory) to store user entered parameters such as IP address and device name. The NVRAM Reset Switch restores these parameters to the factory def...
Page 40 - To attach a UTP or STP lobe segment to a TRXI network port:
INSTALLATION Page 3-10 To attach a UTP or STP lobe segment to a TRXI network port: 1. Insert the RJ45 connector from each twisted pair segment into the desired RJ45 network lobe port number on the TRXI as shown in Figure 3-10. Figure 3-10. TRXI Network Ports 2. The associated Port Status LED will li...
Page 41 - Signal
INSTALLATION Page 3-11 3.8 INSTALLING THE TPIM RI/RO MODULES TPIMs provide RI/RO trunk port connections that support various media for trunk cabling. You can attach different media types at the Ring-In port and Ring-Out port. For example, you can insert a TPIM-T1 as the Ring-In port and a TPIM-T4 as...
Page 42 - Top View
INSTALLATION Page 3-12 3.8.1 Setting the TPIM’s Phantom Switch and RI/RO Switch Before you install a TPIM, set the Phantom Switch to the appropriate setting. This switch enables the port to “autowrap” if a trunk cable fails or is removed. Figure 3-11 shows the location of the Phantom Switch. If you ...
Page 43 - To install a TPIM, perform the following steps:
INSTALLATION Page 3-13 3.8.2 Installing a TPIM to the TRXI To install a TPIM, perform the following steps: Caution: Observe all static precautions while handling TPIMs. 1. Remove the mounting screw from the faceplate of the RI/RO port on the TRXI. 2. If you are replacing a TPIM, remove the mounting ...
Page 44 - To connect a TPIM-T1 to a Twisted Pair Segment:
INSTALLATION Page 3-14 3.8.3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T1 Before connecting a segment to the TPIM-T1, check each end of the segment to determine if the wires have been pinned properly. To connect a TPIM-T1 to a Twisted Pair Segment: 1. Insert the DB9 connector on the segment into...
Page 45 - Check that the device at the other end of the segment is on.
INSTALLATION Page 3-15 3.8.4 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to the TPIM-T2 orTPIM-T4 The TPIM-T2 supports UTP cabling and the TPIM-T4 supports STP cabling. The method for connecting an RJ45 connector to an RJ45 port is the same for both UTP and STP cabling. Before connecting a segment to the TPIM...
Page 47 - To connect a fiber optic link segment to the TPIM-F2 or TPIM-F3:
INSTALLATION Page 3-17 To connect a fiber optic link segment to the TPIM-F2 or TPIM-F3: 1. Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the connectors on each fiber strand. 2. Attach the fiber labeled 1 to the applicable re...
Page 49 - TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING; CHAPTER 4; CHECKING THE INSTALLATION; Perform the following to check the installation of the TRXI:
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING Page 4-1 CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter contains procedures for testing the TRXI after you connect it to the network. It also describes LANVIEW and explains how to use the LCD to troubleshoot physical layer network problems. 4.1 CHECKING THE INSTALLATI...
Page 51 - Power up diagnostics; LCD
TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING Page 4-3 4.3 USING THE LCD DISPLAY The TRXI is equipped with an LCD as shown in Figure 4-2. The LCD is a diagnostic tool that lets you view important status information about the TRXI such as: • Power up diagnostics • Revision levels • Hardware MAC address • IP address • ...
Page 56 - LOCAL MANAGEMENT; CHAPTER 5; assign an IP address and subnet mask
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-1 CHAPTER 5 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter explains how to set up a management terminal to access the TRXI’s Local Management. It also explains the Local Management screens and instructions for using them. Local Management provides the tools to manage the TRXI and all of its a...
Page 57 - To access TRXI Local Management, you need either:; Attaching the Management Terminal; To attach the management terminal to the TRXI’s COM 1 port:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-2 5.1 MANAGEMENT TERMINAL REQUIREMENTS To access TRXI Local Management, you need either: • a Digital Equipment Corporation VT series terminal • a VT type terminal running emulation programs for the Digital Equipment Corporation VT series • an IBM or compatible PC running a VT...
Page 59 - To access Local Management, proceed as follows:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-4 5.1.3 Modem Cable Configuration and Setup To access Local Management from a modem, use an RS-232 cable available from Cabletron Systems. This cable connects the modem to the TRXI COM 2 port. Figure 5-2 shows the pinout for a cable with an RJ45 connector at the TRXI end of t...
Page 60 - To access Local Management:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-5 5.2 ACCESSING LOCAL MANAGEMENT With your terminal properly configured and the correct physical cable connections in place, you can access Local Management. To access Local Management: 1. Turn the terminal on. The TRXI Password screen shown inFigure 5-3 appears. Figure 5-3. ...
Page 61 - TRXI Local Management consists of three menu screens:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-6 5.3 USING LOCAL MANAGEMENT TRXI Local Management consists of three menu screens: • the Main Menu screen • the Device Setup screen • and the Device Status screen. Menu screens list TRXI Local Management options. Figure 5-4 shows the menu screens and each Local Management opt...
Page 64 - To set the System date:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the System Date field.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-9 COM 1 ApplicationDisplays the port’s application as either Console, SLIP, UPS, or Modem. COM 2 ApplicationDisplays the port’s application as either Console, SLIP, UPS, Modem, or N/A. Clear All NVRAMClears all battery backed up memory. Clear SNMP agent IP Address and Communi...
Page 65 - To set the system time:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the System Time field.; To set the IP Address:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the IP Address field.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-10 Setting the System Time To set the system time: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the System Time field. 2. Enter the time into the field in a HH:MM:SS format. 3. Press Return. If the format is not valid, the message “INVALID TIME” appears. Re-enter the time using the cor...
Page 66 - To set the Subnet Mask:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Subnet Mask field.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-11 Setting the Subnet Mask Note: Consult your Network Administrator prior to setting the Subnet Mask. The Subnet Mask defines how your TRXI treats SNMP Trap IP destination addresses in its Community Names table. • Set the Subnet Mask when workstations in the Community Names t...
Page 69 - This allows read-only access to Local Management,; Editing the Community Name Field; To edit the Community Name field:; Use the arrow keys to highlight the Community Name field.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-14 The following sections provide a brief explanation of each field on the SNMP Community Names screen and instructions for using them. Component NameDisplays the component name as TRXI Chassis Manager. Community Name Displays the Community Name or “password” to Local Managem...
Page 74 - To add multiple users to the ring, temporarily disable ring
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-19 The “station added” trap message includes the new station’s MAC address so that you can decide if the new station should be allowed on the ring. To add multiple users to the ring, temporarily disable ring security using the Disable mode, then select the Alarm Only mode to ...
Page 77 - Accumulate: Initiates a new statistic count.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-22 5.3.5 The Device Statistics Screen The Device Statistics screen lets you view ring information, isolating errors, and non-isolating errors. Figure 5-9 shows the Device Statistics screen. Figure 5-9. Device Statistics Screen The following section provides a brief explanatio...
Page 82 - To select the Device Statistics counter mode:; Setting the Refresh Field; To set the Refresh field:; Press the Return key to save your changes.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-27 Selecting the Device Statistics Counter Mode To select the Device Statistics counter mode: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight Accumulate, Total, or Delta at the bottom of the screen. The currrent setting appears in the Device Statistics field at the top of the screen. Only...
Page 85 - Figure 5-11. Component Status View Screen
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-30 5.3.7 The Component Status View Screen The Component Status View screen is a view only screen that displays the functions operating in the TRXI. Figure 5-11. Component Status View Screen Setting the Refresh Field To set the Refresh field: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight...
Page 86 - review specifics about object identifiers (OIDs)
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-31 5.3.8 The SNMP Tools Screen This section describes specific commands and features within the SNMP Tools screen. This screen allows you to access management information bases (MIBs), and varies according to your level of security access. The following descriptions outline t...
Page 87 - Specified OID — identifies the number tag for that OID.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-32 SNMP Community NameIdentifies the community name MIB access level password. OID PrependSpecifies the number prefix common to all object identifiers (OIDs) found in a MIB. The prefix ‘1.3.6.1’ is the default. You can modify this field to suit your needs. GETAllows you to re...
Page 88 - To set the SNMP Tools screen COMMUNITY NAME:; Press the Return key. The Community Name changes.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-33 The Security Access Level Each MIB component that the TRXI supports (e.g., RMON, DLM, etc.) has its own “password” for each possible level of access (ranging from Basic Read-Only to Super-User). Note: A complete list of Super-User Community Names (also called Community Str...
Page 89 - Enter an OID either by:
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-34 3. Enter an OID either by: • using the keyboard to enter the OID. Shortcut: Save yourself some keystrokes by typing the OID minus the OID’s prepend (i.e., given an OID prepend of 1.3.6.1, you enter 2.1.1.4.0, and the Local Management gets the MIB II sysContact OID 1.3.6.1....
Page 90 - cycle through for one OID.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-35 3. Enter an OID. [1.3.6.1.2.1.1.4.0] 4. Press the Return key. If that OID does not exist, the TRXI displays “MIB_NO_INSTANCE”. Otherwise the TRXI displays: {INteger String Null OId IP address Counter Gauge Timeticks OPaque} “DATA TYPE (name):”. Shortcut: If you have previo...
Page 91 - To walk through the MIB:; Press the Return key.
LOCAL MANAGEMENT Page 5-36 To walk through the MIB: 1. Highlight WALK, using the arrow keys. 2. Press the Return key. “<INITIAL> OID (=|F9)” appears. 3. Enter the OID. 4. Press the Return key. Local Management begins walking through the sublayers of the MIB available from the specified OID. Ea...
