Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T Installation manual

CRBRIM-W/T

HARDWARE USER’S GUIDE

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005

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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 software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.

IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON SYSTEMS BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL,

INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING BUT

NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS) ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR

THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN

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DAMAGES.

Printed in the United States of America

Part Number: 9031380April 1995

SPECTRUM

and

LANVIEW

are registered trademarks and

CRBRIM-W/T

MMAC-8FNB

MMAC-5FNB

MMAC-3FNB

, and

MicroMMAC

are trademarks of Cabletron

Systems, Inc.

Cisco Systems

is a registered trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc.

Ethernet

is a registered trademark of Xerox Corp.

VT-220

and

VT-320

are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corp.

CompuServe

is a registered trademark of CompuServe, Inc.

This electric hazard symbol appears in the CRBRIM-W/T Hardware User’s Guide.

Read all instructions that appear with this symbol. Failure to follow the instructions

appearing with this symbol could result in the presence of an electric hazard which

has the potential to cause injury.

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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.

NOTE:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA

digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a

commercial environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency

energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is

likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

WARNING:

Changes or modiﬁcations made to this device which are not expressly

approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate

the equipment.

DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from

digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department

of Communications.

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

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

brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This equipment is in the 1st Class Category (information equipment to be used in

commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary

Control Council for Interference by Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) aimed at

preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.

Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio

interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers, etc.

Read the instructions for correct handling

NOTICE

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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 obligations with respect to the Cabletron

software program (the “Program”) contained in this package. The Program may be

contained in ﬁrmware, chips or other media. BY UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED

PRODUCT,YOUARE AGREEING TO BECOME BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS

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WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY. IFYOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE

TERMS OF THISAGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO

THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FORA FULL REFUND.

CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE

1. LICENSE. You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided

in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.

You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted

by the Copyright Act of the United States or as authorized in writing by Cabletron.

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 the New Hampshire courts.

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AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

1. EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY. Except as may be speciﬁcally provided by

Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning the

Program (including Its documentation and media).

CABLETRON DISCLAIMSALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE

SUPPLIED TOYOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR

IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF

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RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THEACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS,

AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

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CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FORANY 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

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CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR ON THE DURATION OR

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LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TOYOU.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RESTRICTED RIGHTS

The enclosed product (a) was developed solely at private expense; (b) contains “restricted

computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with Section 52227-19

(a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights Clause and its

successors, and (c) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its

suppliers.

For Department of Defense units, the product is licensed with “Restricted Rights” as

deﬁned in the DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-

7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the Government is

subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data

and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial

Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867.

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Contents

Chapter 1 Introduction

1.1 Using This Manual ..........................................................................1-2

1.2 Document Objectives......................................................................1-2

1.3 Document Organization ..................................................................1-2

1.4 Document Conventions...................................................................1-3

1.5 Related Manuals.............................................................................1-5

1.6 Getting Help....................................................................................1-5

Chapter 2 Product Overview

2.1 System Specifications.....................................................................2-2

2.2 Memory Configurations...................................................................2-3

2.3 Protocol Support .............................................................................2-4

Chapter 3 Preparing for Installation

3.1 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ..................................3-1

3.2 System Operation Prerequisites .....................................................3-2

3.3 Distance Limitations........................................................................3-2

3.3.1 Serial Connections ..........................................................3-2

3.4 Interference Considerations............................................................3-4

3.5 Console Considerations..................................................................3-5

3.5.1 Console Port Connections...............................................3-5

3.6 Network Connection Considerations...............................................3-5

3.6.1 Token Ring Connections.................................................3-5

3.6.2 Serial Connections ..........................................................3-6

3.7 Inspecting the System.....................................................................3-6

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Chapter 4 Installation

4.1 Tools and Parts Required...............................................................4-1

4.2 Installing the CRBRIM-W/T.............................................................4-2

4.2.1 Installing a CRBRIM-W/T into a MIM ..............................4-2

4.3 Making External Connections.........................................................4-7

Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Hardware

Configuration

5.1 Problem Solving..............................................................................5-1

5.1.1 Troubleshooting the Network Interfaces and Cables ......5-2

5.1.2 Reading LED Indicators ..................................................5-2

Chapter 6 Maintenance

6.1 Installing Primary-Memory DRAM SIMMs ......................................6-1

6.1.1 Tools and Equipment Required.......................................6-2

6.1.2 Primary Memory Configurations......................................6-2

6.1.3 Approved DRAM SIMMs .................................................6-3

6.1.4 DRAM SIMM Installation .................................................6-3

6.2 Replacing System-Code SIMMs.....................................................6-5

6.2.1 Tools and Equipment Required.......................................6-5

6.2.2 System-Code SIMM Replacement..................................6-5

6.3 Recovering a Lost Password..........................................................6-7

Appendix A Cabling Specifications

A.1 Console Port Signals and Pinouts ..................................................A-2

A.2 Serial Cable Assemblies and Pinouts.............................................A-3

A.2.1 EIA-530 ...........................................................................A-3

A.2.2 RS-232............................................................................A-5

A.2.3 RS-449............................................................................A-8

A.2.4 V.35...............................................................................A-11

A.2.5 X.21...............................................................................A-14

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Appendix B Virtual Configuration Register

B.1 Virtual Configuration Register Settings...........................................B-1

B.1.1 Changing Configuration Register Settings ......................B-3

B.1.2 Virtual Configuration Register Bit Meanings....................B-5

B.1.3 Enabling Booting from Flash ...........................................B-8

B.1.4 Copying to Flash..............................................................B-8

Appendix C Bootstrap Program

C.1 Entering the Bootstrap Program .....................................................C-1

C.1.1 Available Bootstrap Commands......................................C-2

C.1.2 Running the Diagnostics..................................................C-5

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Chapter 1

Introduction

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T User’s Guide. This manual

describes features, explains installation procedures, and provides speciﬁcations for

the Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T. The CRBRIM-W/T is designed to reside

in, and provide additional connectivity/functionality to various Cabletron Systems

MIMs and hubs such as the MicroMMAC.

Figure 1-1. CRBRIM-W/T

RESET

S1 S0 CONSOLE

TRPWR SYS S1

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CHAPTER 1: Introduction

1.1 UsingThis Manual

Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and

to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the CRBRIM-W/T. A

general working knowledge of data communications networks and their physical

layer components is helpful when using the CRBRIM-W/T.

1.2 Document Objectives

This publication steps you through initial site preparation, installation, and

troubleshooting. It also covers selected maintenance procedures.

1.3 Document Organization

The major sections of this publication follow:

• Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents, and describes the objectives

and conventions of the

CRBRIM-W/T Hardware User’s Guide

. This chapter

also provides a list of related manuals and

GETTING HELP

information.

• Chapter 2, Product Overview, contains an overview of the router feature set

and physical speciﬁcations.

• Chapter 3, Preparing for Installation, includes safety recommendations, site

requirements, an installation checklist, console port cable connection

considerations, network connection considerations, and instructions for

inspecting the new system.

• Chapter 4, Installation, provides a list of tools and parts required, procedures

for making external connections, and information about what to do after

installing the hardware.

• Chapter 5, Troubleshooting the Hardware Conﬁguration, brieﬂy discusses

troubleshooting, problem solving, and reading LED indicators.

• Chapter 6, Maintenance, includes procedures for upgrading system code

SIMMs, replacing DRAM SIMMs, and recovering from a lost password.

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