DEC PORTswitch 900FP Operating and maintenance instructions
PORTswitch 900FP
Installation and Configuration
Order Number: EK-DEFMM-IN. C01
August 1995
This manual describes how to install and configure the PORTswitch
900FP module.
Revision/Update Information: This is a revised manual.
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FCC NOTICE – Class A Computing Device:
This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has
been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such radio frequency interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause interference; in
which case, measures taken to correct the interference are at the user's expense.
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used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to
radios and TV receivers.
Read the instructions for correct handling.
CE NOTICE - Class A Computing Device:
Warning!
This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio
interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
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Attention!
Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer
des interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les
mesures spécifiques appropriées.
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Contents
Preface
About this Manual.....................................................................................................ix
Safety ........................................................................................................................xv
1 PORTswitch 900FP Description
Overview.................................................................................................................1–1
Module Features.....................................................................................................1–2
Module Components................................................................................................1–4
2 Installing the Module
Overview.................................................................................................................2–1
Installing the Module..............................................................................................2–2
Before Connecting the Cables.................................................................................2–5
Configuring the Ports .............................................................................................2–6
3 Configuring the Module
Overview.................................................................................................................3–1
Setup Port Description............................................................................................3–2
Accessing the Setup Port........................................................................................3–5
DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Installation Menu.........................................................3–6
PORTswitch 900FP Installation Menu (DEChub 900 Options).............................3–8
PORTswitch 900FP Installation Menu (DEChub ONE Options)...........................3–9
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Description of Menu Options................................................................................3–10
4 Removing the Module
Overview .................................................................................................................4–1
How to Remove the Module ....................................................................................4–2
5 Problem Solving
Overview .................................................................................................................5–1
LED Descriptions....................................................................................................5–2
Problem Solving Using the LEDs ...........................................................................5–6
A Redundant-Link Configuration
Overview ................................................................................................................ A–1
Major Components ................................................................................................. A–2
Redundant-Link Components................................................................................ A–3
Redundant-Link Operation.................................................................................... A–5
Configurations........................................................................................................ A–6
Fault Detection....................................................................................................... A–8
B Fiber-Optic Loss Budget
Overview ................................................................................................................ B–1
10BaseFL Loss Budget........................................................................................... B–2
FOIRL Compatibility.............................................................................................. B–4
Maximum Launch Power.......................................................................................B–6
C Connector Pin Assignments
Overview ................................................................................................................ C–1
Adapters................................................................................................................. C–2
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D Remote Monitor Alarms and Events
Overview................................................................................................................ D–1
Alarms and Events Description............................................................................. D–2
Configured Alarms and Events.............................................................................. D–3
E Product Specifications
Overview.................................................................................................................E–1
Operating Environment Specifications ..................................................................E–2
Connector and Physical Specifications...................................................................E–3
Acoustical Specifications.........................................................................................E–5
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Figures
Figure 1-1 PORTswitch 900FP Front Panel.........................................................1–5
Figure 1-2 PORTswitch 900 FP Back Panel.........................................................1–7
Figure 2-1 Installing the module..........................................................................2–3
Figure 2-2 Initial LED Operation.........................................................................2–4
Figure 2-3 Redundant-Link Pairs.........................................................................2–8
Figure 2-4 Separate Independent Ports................................................................2–9
Figure 3-1 Setup Port Cabling..............................................................................3–4
Figure 4-1 Disconnect the Cables .........................................................................4–2
Figure 4-2 Remove the Module.............................................................................4–3
Figure A-1 Simple Redundant-Link Configuration Example.............................. A–6
Figure A-2 Complex Redundant-Link Configuration Example........................... A–7
Figure A-3 Partial Fault Detection Configuration Example............................... A–9
Figure A-4 Full Fault Detection Configuration................................................. A–10
Figure C-1 H8571-J Adapter (6-pin MMJ to 9-pin D-Sub connector) ................. C–2
Figure C-2 H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ to 25-pin D-Sub connector) ............... C–3
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Tables
Table 1-1: Front Panel Components.....................................................................1–4
Table 1-2: Back Panel Components......................................................................1–6
Table 3-1: Effects of Reset with Factory Defaults..............................................3–11
Table 3–2: DLU Process Description.................................................................. 3–28
Table 5–1: Module LED States.............................................................................5–2
Table 5-2: Port LEDs.............................................................................................5–3
Table 5–3: Problem Solving Using the LEDs .......................................................5–6
Table A-5: Comparison of Partial Fault Detection to Full Fault Detection.......A–11
Table B-1: 10BaseFL Worst-Case Loss Budget (0ºC to 50ºC, End of Life)...........B–3
Table B-2: FOIRL Worst-Case Loss Budget (0ºC to 50ºC, End of Life)................B–5
Table B-3: PORTswitch 900FP Best-Case Maximum Launch Power..................B–6
Table D-1: Configured RMON Alarms and Events............................................. D–3
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Table E-1: PORTswitch 900FP Operating Specifications.................................... E–2
Table E-2: Connectors .......................................................................................... E–3
Table E-3: PORTswitch 900FP Physical Specifications....................................... E–4
Table E-4: Acoustical Specifications..................................................................... E–5
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Preface
About this Manual
Manual Contents
This manual describes how to install and configure the
PORTswitch 900FP.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set
parameters for the PORTswitch 900FP.
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Structure of this Manual
This manual is organized as follows:
Section Description
C
hapter 1
P
rovides an overview of the PORTswitch
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00FP and describes its features.
C
hapter 2
P
rovides instructions for installing the module.
C
hapter 3
P
rovides instructions for configuring the
m
odule.
C
hapter 4
P
rovides instructions for removing the module.
C
hapter 5
D
escribes the module LED states and provides
t
roubleshooting information.
A
ppendix A
D
escribes the configuration of the redundant-
l
ink pair (RLP) of Ethernet 10BaseT links.
A
ppendix B
D
escribes the fiber-optic loss budget.
A
ppendix C
C
ontains illustrations of the connectors, cables,
a
nd adapters used on the PORTswitch 900FP.
A
ppendix D
R
emote Monitor Alarms and Events
A
ppendix E
L
ists operating environment, physical and
a
coustical specifications.
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