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Cabletron Systems TRMM Installation Manual

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TOKEN RING MANAGEMENT
MODULES
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 TRMM/TRMMIM TOKEN RING MANAGEMENT MODULES INSTALLATION GUIDE...
  • Page 2 LANVIEW, Remote LANVIEW/Windows, and SPECTRUM are registered trademarks of Cabletron Systems Inc. TRMM, TRMMIM, and MMAC are trademarks of Cabletron Systems Inc. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. DEC, VT200 and VT300 are registered trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    NOTICE 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.

  • Page 4: United States Government Restricted Rights

    NOTICE 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, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    USING THIS MANUAL ......1-1 TRMM AND TRMMIM OVERVIEW ....1-2 1.2.1 Module Configuration in the MMAC .
  • Page 6 USING LANVIEW LEDs ......4-1 RESETTING THE TRMM AND TRMMIM ... . . 4-3...

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    1.1 USING THIS MANUAL Please read this manual to gain an understanding of product features prior to installing and operating the TRMM and TRMMIM. Having a working knowledge of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) networks will prove helpful during the installation.

  • Page 8: Trmm And Trmmim Overview

    POWER UP DIAGNOSTIC tests. 1.2 TRMM AND TRMMIM OVERVIEW The TRMM and TRMMIM (Figure 1-1) can be used together for managing and monitoring multiple Token Rings in the same MMAC hub. Both modules are controlled by Intel’s™ i960 CPU running at 24 MHz.

  • Page 9: Module Configuration In The Mmac

    Ring networks via the backplane from the MMAC right-most management slot (lower-most on the MMAC-3). When used in conjunction with the TRMM (or also, for example, when use with a EMME), the TRMMIM provides the same management functions as the TRMM for all boards inserted to its left from any MMAC Media Interface Module (MIM) slot.

  • Page 10: Management Access

    The COM 2 port supports out-of-band LM access via a management terminal and modem connections (see Section 3.4 for terminal and modem connection procedures). NOTE: Remote Management access to the SNMP compliant TRMM and TRMMIM is provided by the remote network management tools, Cabletron Systems’ Remote LANVIEW/Windows and SPECTRUM.

  • Page 11: Related Manuals

    LAN Troubleshooting Handbook, Mark Miller (1989, M&T Publishing, Inc.) 1.5 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the TRMM and TRMMIM, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, please contact Cabletron Systems’ Technical Support...
  • Page 12 INTRODUCTION By Internet mail: By Fax: By BBS: By mail: support@ctron.com (603) 337-3075 (603) 337-3750 Cabletron Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03866-5005...

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Installation Requirements And Specifications

    Contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support for more information. A Power Supply Module (PSM) is required in the MMAC’s power supply slot when installing the TRMM or TRMMIM in an MMAC without an internal power source. One PSM is required for every two Management Modules.
  • Page 14 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS On VT series emulators, refer to the equipment user manual for setup procedures that correspond to the selections in Table 2-1. Table 2-1. Terminal Setup Requirements Menu Display Setup: General Setup: Communications Setup: Keyboard Setup: Function Selection Columns 80 Columns...

  • Page 15: Modem Setup Requirements

    Mb/p. • Cabling: DB9 to RJ45 cable (P/N 9372093) provided with the modules for connecting the modem to the TRMM or TRMMIM and a straight-through RS232 cable for station-to-modem connection • Connector: DB25 male connector provided with the modules for the...
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS D B 9 M A L E T r a n s m i t R e c e i v e C l e a r t o S e n d S i g n a l G r o u n d NOTE: DB9 PIN 8 CONNECTS TO BOTH DB25 PINS 4 &...
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS Table 2-2. Modem Configuration Setup Requirements (Sheet 2 of 3) Menu Terminal Settings: Modem Commands: To configure the PC’s modem, enter the following commands at the setup application cursor while the modem is connected to the Command Line KEY: <CR>...

  • Page 18: Operating Specifications

    See Section 3.4.2 for instructions on connecting a modem cable to a module. 2.2 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS This section contains the operating specifications for the TRMM and TRMMIM. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice.
  • Page 19 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS TRMM RESET TOKEN RING Figure 2-2. Front Panel Connectors COM 2 port The COM 2, or console, port on the front of each module provides for an RS-232C connection (female DB-9) to a Local Management console and also to a modem.
  • Page 20 INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS CARRIER DETECT TRANSMIT DATA TERMINAL READY SIGNAL GROUND Figure 2-3. COM 2/Console Port Pinout Figure shows a cable wiring diagram for a DB-9 to DB-25 and DB-9 to DB-9 crossover cable. MALE DB-9 (9-PIN Connector) TRANSMIT RECEIVE SIGNAL GROUND DATA TERMINAL READY...

  • Page 21: Front Panel Leds And The Reset Switch

    INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS operational data to the management module from where it can then be monitored via remote management applications. 2.2.2 Front Panel LEDs and the RESET Switch LANVIEW LEDs Front panel LANVIEW LEDs are shown in Figure 2-5 and described in Chapter 4.
  • Page 22 (13.4 D x 11.5 H x 1.0 W inches) TRMMIM 34.0 D x 29.2 H x 5.1 W centimeters (13.4 D x 11.5 H x 2.0 W inches) Weight: TRMM & TRMMIM Shipping: Each under 4lbs. 2-10 TRMM >61,129 hrs.

  • Page 23: Chapter 3 Module Configuration And Installation

    MODULE CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION This chapter describes configuration, installation, and peripheral device attachment procedures for the TRMM and TRMMIM. Check that all requirements listed in Chapter 2, Installation Requirements and Specifications, have been met before installing and operating the TRMM or TRMMIM.

  • Page 24: Jumper Settings

    DISABLED position to avoid depleting the battery of power. When the battery is disabled, the module reverts to the default network management settings described in the TRMM/TRMMIM Local Management User's Guide. Clear to Send Jumpers (JP5, JP22) JP5 and JP22 control the Clear To Send (CTS) signal on the modules.
  • Page 25 MODULE CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION Battery Backup Jumper ENABLED. SW 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 SW 1 (DEFAULT SWITCH SETTINGS) Figure 3-1. Management Module Configuration Table 3-3. Switchblock Settings Switchblock SW1 (firmware settings) Switch 6 may be set to either the on or off position by the factory.

  • Page 26: Installing The Modules

    MODULE CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION 3.3 INSTALLING THE MODULES The TRMM must be installed into the MMAC’s right-most (lower-most on MMAC-3) slot. The TRMMIM can be installed into any MMAC slot except the right-most slot. Install modules in the MMAC as follows: NOTE: The management modules are hot swappable.

  • Page 27: Com 2 Port Connections

    MODULE CONFIGURATION AND INSTALLATION 3.4 COM 2 PORT CONNECTIONS This section describes how to attach terminal and modem cabling to either module’s COM 2 port. NOTE: Although some earlier version modules’ COM ports are labeled Modem and Console respectively, they also provide the same functionality as modules with COM ports labeled COM 1 and COM 2.

  • Page 28: Attaching The Modem Cable

    3. Secure the D-shell connections by tightening the screws attached to the connector shells. 3.5 FINISHING THE INSTALLATION Check that the LEDs on the TRMM or TRMMIM are indicating normal operation (BOK blinking green and ERR LED OFF). Booting takes approximately two minutes. If LEDs do not indicate normal operation, proceed to Chapter 4, Testing and Troubleshooting.

  • Page 29: Chapter 4 Testing And Troubleshooting

    TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes how to verify proper installation of the TRMM and TRMMIM. It also describes LANVIEW LEDs and their function in troubleshooting physical layer network problems and POWER UP DIAGNOSTIC tests. 4.1 CHECKING THE INSTALLATION Performing the following installation checkout steps usually resolves the most common problems encountered during module installation.
  • Page 30 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING normal operation. During the self-test, this LED flashes. This LED should blink under normal operating conditions. The BOK LED is OFF under the following conditions: 1. MMAC powered off 2. Detection of a self-test failure • ERR - The red ERR (Error) LED should not be ON under normal operating conditions.

  • Page 31: Resetting The Trmm And Trmmim

    4.3 RESETTING THE TRMM AND TRMMIM Pressing the RESET switch (Figure 4-2) causes the module to reboot and self test while preserving pre-set configuration settings. To reset the module: 1. Obtain a non-conductive, pointed instrument that can be inserted through the RESET switch access hole (Figure 4-2).

  • Page 32: Power Up Diagnostic Tests

    TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.4 POWER UP DIAGNOSTIC TESTS Both the TRMM and TRMMIM run from BOOTPROM comprehensive system-level booting and diagnostic tests of the device whenever they have been started or reset. A chronicle of the tests and any error condition messages produced appears on the management terminal screen.

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