Black Box Active Star Hub IC207A User manual

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INFORMATION

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JUNE 2000

IC207A

IC208A

Active Star Hub—RJ-11

Active Star Hub—RJ-45

Active Star Hub

POWER

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SAFETY

Safety

READ THIS FIRST!

1. Do not connect the Active Star Hubs to any type of public network.

2. Do not connect any outdoor cabling to the Active Star Hubs without proper

lightning protection.

3. Do not use unauthorized power supplies or cables with the Active Star Hubs.

4. Do not connect the Active Star Hubs to non-5250 protocol devices.

5. Do not disassemble or modify the power supply and its cables.

6. Do not open the Active Star Hubs that are connected to power or data cables.

Disconnect all cables before configuration.

7. Devices attached to the UTP network must comply with the voltage and

current limits for Class 2 Power-Limited Signal Circuits as defined by article

725 of the National Electrical Code and Section 16 of the Canadian Electrical

Code.

8. For your safety, receptacles must be properly wired and grounded.

9. Never attempt to service equipment connected to the data cable network or

to the grounded receptacle during an electrical storm. Exposure to lethal

voltages may occur when lightning is present.

The following FCC statement applies to the Active Star Hubs.

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ACTIVE STAR HUB

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not

installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s

instructions, may cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested

and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance

with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to

provide reasonable protection against such interference when the equipment is

operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equipment in a

residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case the user at his own

expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the

interference.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from digital

apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites

applicables aux appareils numériques de la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le

brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NOM STATEMENT

NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de

que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.

2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para

referencia futura.

3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de

operación deben ser respetadas.

4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.

5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca

de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc..

6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que

sean recomendados por el fabricante.

7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea

recomendado por el fabricante.

8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá

a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser

referido a personal de servicio calificado.

9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no

interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá,

alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar

en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los orificios de

ventilación.

10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor

como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo

amplificadores) que producen calor.

11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del

tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

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12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización

del equipo no sea eliminada.

13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no

sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,

poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen del

aparato.

14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las

recomendaciones del fabricante.

15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas

de energia.

16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea

usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.

17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean

derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.

18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:

A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u

B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o

C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o

D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su

desempeño; o

E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS

TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

IBM®and AS/400® are registered trademarks of International Business Machines

Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the

property of the trademark owners.

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Contents

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

2. Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.1 Description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

2.3 What the Package Includes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2.4 Typical Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

3. Active Pair Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

4. Indicators and Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

6. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

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CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

Number of Host Ports—2

Number of Device Ports—14

Data Rate—1 Mbps

Protocol—IBM 5250

Indicators—(17) LEDs: (1) Power, (2) Host Port Activity, (14) Device Port

Activity

Connectors—IC207A: (16) RJ-11; IC208A: (16) RJ-45

Active Pair—Configurable

Maximum Distance—Controller to Hub: Up to 2000 ft. (609.6 m);

Hub to Device: Up to 2200 ft. (670.6 m)

Temperature Tolerance—Operating: 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C);

Storage: 32 to 185°F (0 to 85°C)

Humidity—95% noncondensing

Power—100 to 240 VAC, +5 VDC, external power supply

Size—1.75"H (1U) x 19"W x 6"D (4.4 x 48.3 x 15.2 cm)

Weight—6.3 lb. (2.9 kg)

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2. Introduction

2.1 Description

The IBM®5250 Express protocol, capable of TCP/IP support, is quickly becoming

the “de facto” standard for AS/400®5250 PC emulation. With the Active Star Hub

from Black Box, you’re guaranteed an upgrade path (via firmware) to the new

protocol for far less cost than completely replacing the hub.

The Hub is a state-of-the-art dual active star that has two host-port connections

and 14 device-port connections. It was designed with protocol-transparent criteria

and is available with either RJ-11 or RJ-45 connectors. This standards-based, flexible

UTP star solution is a low-cost alternative to expensive and rigid twinaxial

daisychain cabling. Each device port is isolated, assuring that problems won’t be

transmitted throughout the entire network. Digital Phase Lock Loop and signal

conditioning, noise suppression, and proven interoperability assure reliable and

transparent connections with all models of IBM AS/400, 3X, and compatible

terminals, printers, emulation cards, and remote controllers.

2.2 Features

• Proven interoperability with 5250 compatibles.

• Standards-based 5250 “star” hub distribution allows greater flexibility for adds,

moves, and changes.

• Meets or exceeds EIA/TIA wiring recommendations.

• Advanced noise filtering and signal conditioning allows the use of lesser-grade

cabling systems.

• Polarity insensitive as long as host and device polarities are the same.

• Guaranteed firmware upgrade path to the IBM 5250 Express protocol for up

to 800% throughput enhancement.

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction

2.3 What the Package Includes

Your package should include the following items:

• Active Star Hub RJ-11 (IC207A) or Active Star Hub RJ-45 (IC208A)

• 100-240 VAC input external power supply (attached to Hub)

• This users’ manual

If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black Box at 724-746-5500.

CAUTION

Do not apply power to any damaged component!

2.4 Typical Application

Figure 2-1. Typical Application.

NOTE

Each device is on a dedicated cable offering complete isolation from

other devices. A single device problem cannot affect other users.

AS/400

Active

Star

Hub

Mini Twinax

to Twisted

Pair Baluns

CAT5 350-MHz

Patch Cable

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