Page 2 - RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK.Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to thepublic telephone network. Compliance Information UL Listed C-UL Listed (Canada)CISPR/EN55022 Class A FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and ...
Page 3 - Table of Contents; User’s Guide
Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2. SITE PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 4 - ii; StackMasterTR
5.3 Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 Replacing StackMasterTR Unit Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 5.4 StackMasterTR Field Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6 Installing SNMP Ma...
Page 5 - Preface; iii
Preface This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsiblefor installing, configuring, using, and maintaining a Transition EngineeringStackMaster™TR. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) oper-ations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on inter...
Page 7 - USER’S GUIDE
1. Introduction The TRANSITION Networks 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active RetimingManaged Hubs are designed for building SNMP managed token ring LANsusing twisted pair cable. The StackMaster™TR Managed Hub: • Complies with current IEEE 802.5 token ring standards to ensureinteroperability • Supports exte...
Page 8 - Connectors; Ring In/Ring Out Connector; Ring In
Connectors Ring In/Ring Out Connector An RJ-45 Ring In connector and an RJ-45 Ring Out connector areprovided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active RetimingManaged Hub. Lobe Connectors Sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe connectors are provided at the front of the 16-PortStackMaster™TR Active Retimin...
Page 9 - Connectors at Back; NOTE: The AUX connector is intended for future development.
Connectors at Back A serial port connector for SNMP management and maintenance, two (2)Cascade (bus) connectors, and a power connector are provided at theback of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port. NOTE: The AUX connector is intended for future development. 1 1.. IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N USER’S GU...
Page 10 - Indicators; Power LED
Indicators Power LED When the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is powered, the Power indicatoris illuminated. Insert/Normal LEDs The Insert LED (above the Ring In port) is illuminated if theStackMaster™TR 16-Port RI port is connected to the RO port of a hub. NOTE: When the RI switch is in the passive pos...
Page 11 - Port Status LEDs; good insertion; Management Board LEDs
Port Status LEDs Port Status LEDs above each of the sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe portconnectors indicate insertion status for each of the sixteen connections: green LED: good insertion NOTE: Illuminated LEDs indicate insertion EXCEPT when a wrong speedstation is plugged into the hub; when a wrong speed s...
Page 12 - Switches; Active/Passive Switches
Switches Active/Passive Switches A(ctive) and P(assive) switches are provided for the Ring In port and forthe Ring Out port for connection to active ( “A” ) or to passive (“P”) hubs. ZDL Switch The ZDL Switch allows selection of automatic speed detection. NOTE:The default position is ON. The OFF pos...
Page 13 - NOTE: Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances.
4Mbps/16Mbps Switch The 4Mbps/16Mbps Speed Selection Switch allows selection of data rate(4Mbps or 16Mbps). NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Hub must be reset when the4Mbps/16Mbps switch position is changed. NOTE: Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances. 1 1.. IIN NT TR RO OD DU U...
Page 15 - Site Considerations; AC power outlet for each StackMasterTR Unit
2. Site Planning Site planning for the StackMasterTR Stack requires consideration both ofsite conditions and of token ring standards. 2.1 Site Considerations The site for the StackMasterTR Token Ring Stack must provide thefollowing: • AC power outlet for each StackMasterTR Unit • Adequate ventilatio...
Page 16 - Network Parameters Data Sheets; TCP/IP Network Parameters Data Sheet; StackMasterTMTR
2.2 Network Parameters Data Sheets NOTE: SNMP network management is optional. The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent recordof site-specific network parameter values that will be required forconfiguring SNMP network management. TCP/IP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY S...
Page 17 - SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet
SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY ( commwrite ) Security permission PRIVATE Format: PRIVATE/PUBLIC Authorization ( auth ) Security identifier DISABLE Format: DISABLE/ENABLE System name ( sysname ) Site-specific identifie -- usually. NONE the host name.Forma...
Page 18 - Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet; bps; stop bitse; data bits; parity; NONE
Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY Transmission rate ( bps ) Transmission speed, in bits 9600 per secondFormat: 9600/ Name ( stop bitse ) Serial protocol definition entry. 1 Format: NONE/1 ( data bits ) Serial protocol definition entry. 8 Format: NONE/1 ( par...
Page 19 - Unpacking StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Equipment
3. Installation To install the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Active Retiming Managed Hub:: • Unpack the StackMaster™TR Equipment • Stack Units in Rack or on Table • Cascade StackMaster™TR Units • Connect StackMaster™TR to Network • Connect Units to Power • Optionally Configure SNMP Network Management 3.1 U...
Page 20 - Stacking Units in Rack or on Table
3.2 Stacking Units in Rack or on Table NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with attached bracketsfor standard 19-inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table-topinstallation. 3.2.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation CAUTION: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with the SNMPManage...
Page 21 - NSST
3.2.2 Table-Top Installation NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with a separate,unattached set of adhesive-backed rubber feet. CAUTION: The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on theStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit if a StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit isinstalled on a table-top or other flat surface. F...
Page 22 - Cascading StackMasterTMTR Units
3.3 Cascading StackMaster™TR Units Cascading the StackMaster™TR cascades ONLY the SNMP management.To cascade the StackMaster™TR units, use the RI/RO connections at thefront. NOTE: Use only the special six-inch DB-25 (male-to-male) cables (PN6005).The StackMaster™TR 16-Port DOES NOT require terminato...
Page 24 - Connecting Units to Power; NOTE: Connect StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Units from bottom to top.; To connect the StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Stack to power:
3.5 Connecting Units to Power The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is connected to power by connectingeach of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to power. NOTE: Connect StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units from bottom to top. To connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack to power: 1. At StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit ...
Page 25 - Resetting StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Stack; Managed Stack
3.6 Resetting StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack must be reset duringinstallation to initialize the internal software. Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelersscrewdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the resetswi...
Page 26 - Connecting to ASCII Terminal
3.7 Optionally Configuring SNMP NetworkManagement at Attached Terminal To set SNMP management parameters through an attached terminal: • Connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port to an ASCII terminal or terminalemulator • Bring up the StackMaster™TR 16-Port configuration software • Reset the StackMaster™TR...
Page 27 - Bringing up Configuration Software.; The StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Configuration Main Menu comes up.; AT ANY AND ALL CONFIGURATION MENUS:; To modify a parameter, use the command syntax:
3 3.. IIN NSST TA ALLLLA AT TIIO ON N 3-9 USER’S GUIDE Bringing up Configuration Software. NOTE: Refer to 1.6 for a detailed description of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal. To bring up the StackMaster™TR 16-Port configuration software, at ...
Page 28 - Setting Network and SNMP Parameters; Network Parameters; To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal:
StackMasterTR 3-10 Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SNMP Network Management is configured by setting network and SNMPparameter values. Network Parameters To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal: 1. At the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Configuration Main Menu MAIN> prompt, type and...
Page 29 - SNMP Parameters; To set the SNMP parameter values:
3 3.. IIN NSST TA ALLLLA AT TIIO ON N 3-11 USER’S GUIDE SNMP Parameters To set the SNMP parameter values: 1. To access the SNMP Parameters Menu, at the NetworkParameters MAIN> prompt, type and enter: MAIN> snmp The StackMaster™TR 16-Port SNMP Parameters Menu comes up toprovide guidance in sett...
Page 30 - Resetting the StackMasterTMTR 16-Port; At the attached terminal or terminal emulation, type and enter:; restart
StackMasterTR 3-12 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port can be reset in any of the followingways:. • Disconnect power cord to StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit with installedSNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the StackMaster™T...
Page 36 - Recovery Procedures
5.2 Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit or Stack isaccomplished, often, by resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelersscrewdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the resetswit...
Page 37 - Replacement Procedures; Replacing StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Unit Fuses; To replace a StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Unit fuse:
5 5.. M MA AIIN NT TEEN NA AN NC CEE USER’S GUIDE 5-5 5.3 Replacement Procedures WARNING! StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units contain no user-serviceableparts. With the exception of installation of the SNMP managementboard, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt torepair StackMaster™TR 16-Port e...
Page 38 - StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Field Upgrades; To install the SNMP Management board:
5-6 StackMaster™TR 5.4 StackMaster™TR 16-Port Field Upgrades StackMaster™TR 16-Port allows a field upgrade installation of an SNMPManagement Board 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD fromtheStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit before installing the SNMPManagement Board. ...
Page 41 - Software Upgrades; Software Upgrade at Attached ASCII Terminal; Obtaining Updated StackMasterTMTR 16-Port Software
5 5.. M MA AIIN NT TEEN NA AN NC CEE USER’S GUIDE 5-9 5.5 Software Upgrades NOTE: The management circuit board uses “flash ROM”, which allowsfirmware upgrades to be received over a serial interface. 5.5.1 Software Upgrade at Attached ASCII Terminal To upgrade the flash ROM: • Obtain a copy of update...
Page 43 - Reset the StackMasterTMTR 16-Port in any of the following ways:.; Transferring the File; To transfer the file:
5 5.. M MA AIIN NT TEEN NA AN NC CEE USER’S GUIDE 5-11 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Reset the StackMaster™TR 16-Port in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management Unit or toStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with installed SNMP managementboard, then reconnect the power c...
Page 45 - Appendix A. Technical Specifications; Network Standards; AP
Appendix A. Technical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.5 Interface Connector One (1) Ring In, one (1) Ring Out, and sixteen (16) Lobe RJ-45 connectors are provided on thefront of the StackMaster™TR. One (1) DB9 connector is provided on the back of the StackMaster™TR for Out-Of-Band...
Page 47 - Appendix B. Cable Specifications; Twisted Pair Cable Specifications
A AP PP PEEN ND DIIX X USER/S GUIDE B-1 Appendix B. Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. Category 5wire or better is recommended. • Gauge. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 to 22 AWG• Attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . L...
Page 49 - Appendix C. Cable Distance
Appendix C. Cable Distance Cable Catagory Speed Max-Lobe Length* Max-RI\RO Length* UTP 3 16Mbps 100 meters 150 meters UTP 5 16Mbps 300 meters 300 meters STP 5 16Mbps 400 meters 400 meters UTP 3 4Mbps 300 meters 300 meters UTP 5 4Mbps 500 meters 500 meters STP 5 4Mbps 500 meters 500 meters *Distances...
Page 51 - Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set; Embossed; Approval Organization; Institute del Marchio Qualita
A AP PP PEEN ND DIIX X USER/S GUIDE D-1 Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set Embossed Alternative Wire Harmonization Color Codes Approval Organization Marking Blk Red Ylw Belgium:Comite Electrotechnique Beige (CEBEC) CEBEC-HAR 10 30 10 Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)e, V., Prufstell...
Page 53 - Warranty Statement
A AP PP PEEN ND DIIX X USER/S GUIDE E-1 Warranty Statement A. Five Year Warranty Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with theexception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years) will be free from defects inmaterials and workmanship, ...
Page 54 - estimate of the repair determined.
E-2 StackMaster™TR The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair ofnon-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This exclusive remedyshall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and ab...
