Page 2 - NOTICE
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 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, fir...
Page 3 - ii; FCC NOTICE
NOTICE ii BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 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 und...
Page 4 - iii; PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT; IMPORTANT; CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE; EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF
NOTICE BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE iii CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT : Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and oblig...
Page 5 - iv; UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS
NOTICE iv BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 2. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL,...
Page 6 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE v TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 USING THIS MANUAL ................................................................... 1 1.2 GETTING HELP ............................................................................. 2 1.3 BRIM-E6 OVERVIEW..............................
Page 8 - USING THIS MANUAL
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-E6 User’s Guide . This manual explains how to install the Bridge/Router Interface Module (BRIM) for Ethernet into Cabletron products that support BRIM technology (e.g., the EMM-E6 or MicroMMAC). It also explains...
Page 9 - INTRODUCTION; GETTING HELP; By CompuServe; Ethernet Bridging; Getting Help; LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Page 2 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the BRIM-E6, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone .......................... (603) 332-9400 M...
Page 10 - BRIM-E6 SPECIFICATIONS; Environmental Requirements; EPIM MEDIA
BRIM-E6 SPECIFICATIONS BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 3 EPIM Connectivity EPIMs allow you to configure the BRIM-E6 to support a variety of media types. Cabletron Systems offers the EPIMs shown in Table 1-1. 1.5 BRIM-E6 SPECIFICATIONS The operating specifications for the BRIM-E6 are described in this sect...
Page 11 - ETHERNET BRIDGING; Bridging Overview
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Page 4 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 1.6 ETHERNET BRIDGING Bridging Overview Ethernet bridges read in packets and make decisions to filter or forward based on the destination address of the packet. The simple filter/forward decision process allows a bridge to segment traffic between t...
Page 13 - RELATED MANUALS; EMM-E6 Installation Guide
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Page 6 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE If Bridge 2 fails to receive the Bridge 1 BPDUs during the period defined by "Hello Time", Bridge 2 will initiate a re-span by transmitting a topology change BPDU and eventually come on line to carry the network load. Bridges using STA can ...
Page 14 - Observe all static precautions while handling MIMs and EPIMs.; UNPACKING THE BRIM; Unpack the BRIM as follows:; INSTALLING BRIMs
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 7 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for installing your BRIM-E6 into a Media Interface Module (MIM) or stand-alone product. It also explains how to install an EPIM into the BRIM-E6. Caution: Observe all static precautions while handling MIMs and EPIM...
Page 15 - INSTALLATION; Installing a BRIM-E6 in a MIM; We recommend that you power-down your hub even though; Unscrew the top and bottom knurled knobs of the MIM face plate.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Page 8 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 2.2.1 Installing a BRIM-E6 in a MIM To install a BRIM-E6 in a MIM that supports BRIM technology (e.g., EMM-E6 or ESXMIM): Note: We recommend that you power-down your hub even though Cabletron MIMs have “hot swap” capabilities. 1. Power-down your MM...
Page 16 - The BRIM-E6 connector must fit securely on the mother board
INSTALLING BRIMs BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 9 6. Place your BRIM behind the MIM face plate. (See Figure 2-2.) Figure 2-2. Installing the BRIM 7. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-E6 into the mother board connector on the MIM. 8. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all t...
Page 17 - Installing a BRIM in a Hub; Remove the hub chassis cover.
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Page 10 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 2.2.2 Installing a BRIM in a Hub To install a BRIM-E6 into a stand-alone hub that supports BRIM technology (e.g., MicroMMAC or NBR-620): 1. Power-down your hub. 2. Disconnect all cables from the hub. Note the ports to which these cables attach. 3....
Page 18 - Installing an EPIM into the BRIM; To install an EPIM into the BRIM:
INSTALLING BRIMs BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 11 2.2.3 Installing an EPIM into the BRIM To install an EPIM into the BRIM: 1. Slide the EPIM into the BRIM slot. See Figure 2-3. Figure 2-3. Installing an EPIM into the BRIM-E6 2. Press the EPIM connector firmly into the connector on the BRIM. 3. Tighten t...
Page 19 - CONNECTING THE BRIM TO THE NETWORK
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 13 CHAPTER 3 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This chapter outlines the procedure for connecting the BRIM-E6 to a network. 3.1 CONNECTING THE BRIM TO THE NETWORK The procedure for connecting network segments to the BRIM-E6 depends on which EPIM you install. Refer to the following ...
Page 20 - CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK; To connect an EPIM-T to a Twisted Pair Segment:; Check that the EPIM’s LNK LED is on. If the LED is not on, perform; each of the following steps until it is:; Check the cable for continuity.
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK Page 14 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Figure 3-1. EPIM-T Cross-over Switch To connect an EPIM-T to a Twisted Pair Segment: 1. Insert the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the RJ45 port on the EPIM. See Figure 3-1. 2. Check that the EPIM’s LNK LED is on. If t...
Page 21 - Connecting a Fiber Optic Link Segment to an; If you are connecting a fiber optic link segment with SMA 906
CONNECTING THE BRIM TO THE NETWORK BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 15 3.1.2 Connecting a Fiber Optic Link Segment to an EPIM-F1, EPIM-F2, or EPIM-F3 When connecting a fiber optic link segment to an EPIM-F1, F2, or F3 keep the following in mind: • If you are connecting a fiber optic link segment with SMA 9...
Page 22 - SMA 906 Connectors w/
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK Page 16 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Caution: Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands, and do not let the ends come in contact with dust, dirt, or other contaminants. Contamination of the ends can cause problems in data transmissions. If the ends become contamin...
Page 23 - Connecting a Thin-Net Segment to an EPIM-C
CONNECTING THE BRIM TO THE NETWORK BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 17 3. Attach the fiber labeled 2 to the applicable transmit port labeled TX, on the module. 4. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the fiber labeled 1 to the transmit port of the device. 5. Attach the fiber labeled 2 to the r...
Page 24 - If the Internal Termination switch is in the Off position:; Attach a BNC tee-connector to the BNC port on the module.
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK Page 18 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 2. If the Internal Termination switch is in the On position, connect the thin-net segment directly to the BNC port as shown inFigure 4-3. 3. If the Internal Termination switch is in the Off position: a. Attach a BNC tee-connector to t...
Page 25 - Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-A; To connect an EPIM-A to an external network segment:
CONNECTING THE BRIM TO THE NETWORK BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 19 3.1.4 Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-A Caution: Ensure that the external transceiver to which the BRIM-E6 will be connected does not have the signal quality error (SQE or “heartbeat”) test function enabled. The BRIM-E6 will not oper...
Page 26 - If the PWR LED is on with the AUI cable disconnected, continue with; the following checks:; Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-X; To connect an EPIM-X to a device not requiring SQE:
CHAPTER 3: CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK Page 20 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE 6. If the PWR LED is on with the AUI cable disconnected, continue with the following checks: a. Check the AUI connections for proper pinouts. The pinouts for the transceiver connection are listed in Appendix A. b. Check the cable for ...
Page 27 - FINISHING THE INSTALLATION
FINISHING THE INSTALLATION BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 21 Figure 3-5. The EPIM-X 3.2 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION The BRIM-E6 is now ready for operation. Before placing the network into service, test the installation thoroughly, making sure that you can address all stations and that the BRIM-E6 and all ...
Page 28 - On - The bridge port is in the non-forwarding state. Possible causes
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 23 CHAPTER 4 USING THE LANVIEW LEDS This chapter describes how to use the LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs to monitor BRIM status and diagnose BRIM problems. Figure 4-1. LANVIEW LEDS 4.1 STB (Standby) • On - The bridge port is in the non-forwarding state. Possible causes of this con...
Page 29 - Internal Transceiver:; side, the pairs do not internally
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 25 APPENDIX A EPIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for Cabletron’s Ethernet Port Interface Modules (EPIMs). A.1 EPIM-T (10BASE-T TWISTED PAIR PORT) Internal Transceiver: Cabletron Systems TPT 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Transceiver Type: 8 Pin RJ-45 Jack A sl...
Page 30 - APPENDIX A: EPIM SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX A: EPIM SPECIFICATIONS Page 26 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE A.2 EPIM-F1 AND EPIM-F2 (MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC PORTS) Internal Transceiver: Cabletron Systems FOT-F™ Fiber Optic Transceiver Connector Type: EPIM-F1: SMA fiber optic portsEPIM-F2: ST fiber optic ports Figure A-2. EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 Note: ...
Page 31 - Parameter
EPIM-F3 (SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC PORT) BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 27 (e.g., -29.5 dBm peak = -32.5 dBm average). A.3 EPIM-F3 (SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTIC PORT) Internal Transceiver: Cabletron Systems FOT-F3™ Fiber Optic Transceiver Connector Type: ST fiber optic ports Figure A-3. EPIM-F3 Note: Transmitte...
Page 34 - Protective Ground; Pin
APPENDIX A: EPIM SPECIFICATIONS Page 30 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Warning: Connecting a thin-net segment to earth ground at more than one point could produce dangerous ground currents. A.5 EPIM-A AND EPIM-X (AUI PORTS) Connector Type: DB-15 (15 position D type receptacle) EPIM-A: Female ConnectorEPIM-X: ...
Page 35 - CABLE REQUIREMENTS; Length
BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 31 APPENDIX B EPIM CABLE REQUIREMENTS This appendix describes cable specifications and requirements for the EPIMs. Your network must meet the requirements and conditions specified in this chapter to obtain satisfactory performance from this equipment. Failure to follow thes...
Page 37 - FOIRL/10BASE-FL Multimode Fiber Optic Cable; Attenuation; Table B-1. Multimode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications; Cable Type
CABLE REQUIREMENTS BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Page 33 Temperature Multi-pair PVC 24 AWG telephone cables typically have an attenuation of approximately 8 to 10 dB/100m at 20 ° C (78 ° F). The attenuation of PVC insulated cable varies significantly with temperature. At temperatures greater than 40 ° C (104...
Page 38 - APPENDIX B: EPIM CABLE REQUIREMENTS; sec, if the total propagation delay between; FOIRL/10BASE-FL Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable; Table B-2. Single Mode Fiber Optic Cable Specifications
APPENDIX B: EPIM CABLE REQUIREMENTS Page 34 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE Propagation delay is the amount of time it takes data to travel from the sending device to the receiving device. Total propagation delay allowed for the entire network is 25.6 µ sec, if the total propagation delay between any two nodes...
Page 40 - AUI Cable Requirements; AUI Cable
APPENDIX B: EPIM CABLE REQUIREMENTS Page 36 BRIM-E6 USER’S GUIDE B.1.5 AUI Cable Requirements When you connect an external network segment to t an EPIM-A or EPIM-X, the AUI cable must meet the following requirements: AUI Cable The AUI cable connecting the module to a device must be IEEE 802.3 type c...
Page 41 - INDEX
Index-1 C Cabletron Systems Technical Support 2 E Environmental Requirements 3 EPIMs Available Modules 3 Cable Requirements AUI 36 Multimode Fiber 33 Single Mode Fiber 34 Thin-net 35 UTP and STP 31 Connecting to the Network EPIM-A 19 EPIM-C 17 EPIM-F1 15 EPIM-F2 15 EPIM-F3 15 EPIM-T 13 EPIM-X 20 Spe...
