Digital Equipment RouteAbout Access EW User manual
Digital Equipment Corporation
RouteAbout Access EW
Installation
Order Number: EK-DEX2R-IN. A01
June 1995
This manual describes how to install the RouteAbout Access EW.
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
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June 1995
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment
Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Copyright © 1995 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
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DECbridge, DECconnect, DEChub, DEChub ONE, DECrepeater, DECserver, Digital,
MultiSwitch, Open VMS, ThinWire, ULTRIX, VAX, VMS, and the DIGITAL logo.
Motorola is a registered trademark of Motorola, Inc.
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.
VCCI Notice — Class 1 Computing Device:
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 Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines 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. 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.
Achtung!
Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb
dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für
entsprechende Gegenma
á
nahmen verantwortlich ist.
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
Manual Content........................................................................................................vii
Intended Audience....................................................................................................vii
Organization .............................................................................................................vii
Conventions Used in this Guide..............................................................................viii
Associated Documents .............................................................................................viii
Safety ..........................................................................................................................x
Chapter 1 - RouteAbout Access EW Description...........................................1-1
Overview..................................................................................................................1-1
What is the RouteAbout Access EW?.......................................................................1-1
Features...................................................................................................................1-2
Front and Side Panels – LEDs and Connectors......................................................1-3
Back Panel Features................................................................................................1-6
Chapter 2 - Installing the RouteAbout Access EW........................................2-1
Overview..................................................................................................................2-1
Installing the Module as a Standalone Unit............................................................2-2
Removing the Back Cover........................................................................................2-5
Installing the Module into a DEChub 90.................................................................2-6
Removing the Module from the DEChub 90..........................................................2-10
Installing the Module into a DEChub 900 MultiSwitch........................................2-11
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Removing the Module from the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch...................................2-17
Chapter 3 - RouteAbout Access EW Set-Up.....................................................3-1
Overview ..................................................................................................................3-1
Set-Up Introduction .................................................................................................3-1
Set-Up Port Description...........................................................................................3-3
Signaling Standards.................................................................................................3-3
Set-Up Port Device Cabling.....................................................................................3-3
Connecting the Set-Up Port.....................................................................................3-4
Accessing the Set-Up Port........................................................................................3-6
RouteAbout Access EW Installation Menu - DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Options ...3-8
Description of Menu Options - DEChub 900 MultiSwitch......................................3-8
Post Set-Up.............................................................................................................3-16
Appendix A - Problem-Solving Using the LEDs.............................................A-1
Overview .................................................................................................................A-1
LED Descriptions....................................................................................................A-2
Normal Power-Up....................................................................................................A-3
Problem Solving Using the LEDs ...........................................................................A-3
Appendix B - Connector and Pin Assignments.............................................B-1
Overview .................................................................................................................B-1
Cable Connections...................................................................................................B-1
Appendix C - Installation Information – United Kingdom .........................C-1
Overview .................................................................................................................C-1
Service Categories...................................................................................................C-2
Host Power Rating..................................................................................................C-3
Module Isolation......................................................................................................C-3
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Safety Status........................................................................................................... C-3
Cable Approval........................................................................................................ C-3
Supported Cables.................................................................................................... C-3
Equipment Between the Approved Module and a Digital Circuit (PTT)............... C-4
Appendix D - Product Specifications ................................................................D-1
Overview.................................................................................................................D-1
Operating Specifications.........................................................................................D-1
Environmental Specifications.................................................................................D-3
Acoustical Specifications.........................................................................................D-3
Parts List.................................................................................................................D-4
Figures
Figure 1-1 LEDs and Connectors on Front and Side Panels .................................1-5
Figure 1-2 Back Panel Features.............................................................................1-7
Figure 2-1 Installing the Module as a Standalone Unit.........................................2-2
Figure 2-2 Removing the Back Cover.....................................................................2-5
Figure 2-3 Seating the Module in the DEChub 90.................................................2-7
Figure 2-4 Location of LED Indicators...................................................................2-8
Figure 2-5 Cable Connection ..................................................................................2-9
Figure 2-6 Removing the Module from the DEChub 90.......................................2-10
Figure 2-7 Compare the Power Ratings ...............................................................2-12
Figure 2-8 Seating the Module in the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch........................2-13
Figure 2-9 Location of LED Indicators.................................................................2-15
Figure 2-10 Cable Connection...............................................................................2-16
Figure 2-11 Removing the Module from the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch..............2-17
Figure 3-1 Set-Up Port Cabling Components.........................................................3-5
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Tables
Table 1-1 LED Indicators and Connectors..............................................................1-3
Table 1-2 Back Panel Features...............................................................................1-6
Table A-1 Module LED States................................................................................A-2
Table A-2 Problem Solving Using the LEDs..........................................................A-4
Table B-1 X.21 Cable Connections (BC12F-06, 17-03580-01)................................B-2
Table B-2 EIA422/V.11/V.36 Cable Connections (BC12H–06, 17–03767–01)........B-3
Table B-3 V.35 Connection (BC12G-06, 17-03766-01) ...........................................B-4
Table B-4 EIA530A Cable Connections (BC12J-06, 17-03760-01).........................B-5
Table B-5 EIA423/V.10 Cable Connections (BC12K-06, 17-03761-01) ..................B-7
Table B-6 V.28/EIA232 Cable Connections (BC12L-06, 17-03762-01)...................B-8
Table B-7 Console Port Pin Assignments ...............................................................B-9
Table C-1 BABT-Approved Service Specifications.................................................C-2
Table C-2 Module Power........................................................................................C-3
Table C-3 Cables Supported by the Approved Module..........................................C-4
Table D-1 Operating Specifications ........................................................................D-2
Table D-2 Acoustical Specifications........................................................................D-3
Table D-3 RouteAbout Access EW Parts List ........................................................D-4
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Preface
Manual Content
This manual describes how to install and set up the RouteAbout Access
EW module. It also provides problem-solving and connector pin
assignment information.
Intended Audience
This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and set up
the RouteAbout Access EW.
Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
Section Description
C
hapter 1
P
rovides an overview of the RouteAbout Access EW
a
nd describes its features.
C
hapter 2
P
rovides instructions for installing the RouteAbout
A
ccess EW.
C
hapter 3
P
rovides instructions for setting up the RouteAbout
A
ccess EW.
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Section Description
A
ppendix A
P
rovides installation-specific problem-solving
i
nformation using the LEDs.
A
ppendix B
P
rovides connector and pin assignment information.
A
ppendix C
C
ontains installation information that is specific to the
U
nited Kingdom only.
A
ppendix D
P
rovides product specifications and a parts list.
Conventions Used in This Guide
Special Type
T
his spcial type in examples indicates system output
o
r user input.
B
oldface
B
oldface type in examples indicates user input.
<
Return>
I
ndicates that you should press the Return key.
Associated Documents
The following documents provide related information about the module.
Ordering information is provided at the back of this manual. The
software manuals listed are available on the CDROM which was
packaged with your module.
Title and Order No. Description
B
ridging Configuration
G
uide
A
A-QL29A-TE
D
escribes bridging methods, operational
f
eatures of bridging, configuration methods
a
nd basic configurations, and monitoring of
b
ridging software.
D
EChub 90 Owner’s
Guide
E
K-DEHUB-OM
P
rovides installation, use, security, and
t
roubleshooting information for the DEChub
9
0.
D
EChub 900
MultiSwitch Owner’s
Manual
E
K-DH2MS-OM
P
rovides installation, use, security, and
t
roubleshooting information for the DEChub
9
00 MultiSwitch.
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Title and Order No. Description
E
vent Logging System
M
essages Guide
A
A-QL2AA-TE
D
escribes messages logged by the Event
L
ogging System.
N
etwork Interface
Operations Guide
A
A-QL2BA-TE
D
escribes the configuring and monitoring of
t
he network interfaces in the Bridge Router
S
oftware bridging router.
R
outer Protocols
Reference Guide
A
A-QL2CA-TE
P
rovides detailed reference information about
t
he micro-operating system structure and the
p
rotocols and interfaces that the bridging
r
outers support.
R
outing Protocols Users
Guide
A
A-QL2DA-TE
E
xplains how to configure and monitor the
r
outing protocol software.
S
ystem Software Guide
A
A-QL2EA-TE
D
escribes the installation, configuration, and
o
peration of the Bridge Router Software.
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Safety
Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as
follows:
WARNING
C
ontains information to prevent personal injury.
CAUTION
C
ontains information to prevent damage to
e
quipment.
VORSICHT
E
nthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,
u
m den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren.
ACHTUNG
E
nthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen,
u
m die Geräte vor Schaden zu bewahren.
DANGER
S
ignale les informations destinées à prévenir les
a
ccidents corporels.
ATTENTION
S
ignale les informations destinées à prévenir la
d
étérioration du matériel.
AVISO
C
ontiene información para evitar daños personales.
PRECAUCION
C
ontiene información para evitar daños al equipo.
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