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1. EMM E6 ____ EMM E6 ETHERNET BRIDGE MANAGEMENT MODULE Ld INSTALLATION GUIDE NT II E ETHERNET CABLETRON systems The Complete Networking Solution 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 FOR ANY 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 ADVISED OF KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Copyright 1996 by Cabletron Systems Inc P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03866 5005 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Order Number 9031926 August 1996 SPECTRUM LANVIEW MMAC and BRIM are registered trademarks and Element Manager EMM E6 APIM CRBRIM EPIM A EPIM C EPIM F1 EPIM F2 EPIM F3 EPIM T and EPIM X are trademarks of Cabletron Systems Inc All other product names mentioned in this manual may be tradema
2. multimode 3 single mode 4 10BASE T C 3 AUI connection 3 17 B BNC connector usage 3 18 BRIM slot locating connectors B 1 location 2 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide INDEX C Cable requirements 1 Coaxial cable see JOBASE2 COM port see Serial port Crosstalk 2 D Dimensions 1 Dip switches see Mode switches Document control numbers 1 3 E Environmental specifications 2 EPIM slot adding EPIMs B 2 connector 2 4 location 2 2 F Faceplate components 2 1 Fiber optics see JOBASE F FLASH memory SIMM slotlocation 2 5 Forced download 3 4 G Grounding IOBASE2 C 5 H Heartbeat see SQE Humidity requirements 2 Impedance 10BASE T C 2 Insertion loss 10BASE T C 2 Installation 3 7 to 3 9 Internal components 2 2 Index 1 Knurled knobs 2 1 L LANVIEW LEDs identification 2 6 location 2 2 using 4 1 LDRAM SIMM slot location 2 5 Link length 10BASE2 C 5 10BASE F multimode C 4 single mode C 5 10BASE T 1 M Memory EEPROM 2 5 Local Dynamic 2 5 Shared Dynamic 2 4 upgrading B 3 Mode switches location 2 3 setting 3 3 to 3 5 N NVRAM reset 3 4 Password defaults 3 5 Pinouts RJ45 3 11 Problems troubleshooting 4 4 Propagation delay C 2 C 3 R Reference formats 1 3 Reset switch 4 7 using 4 7 RJ45 pinouts 3 11 Index 2 5 Safety requirements 2 SDRAM SIMM slot 2 4 SIMM slot location 2 4 Serial port loca
3. Press the Reset switch on CPU the EMM E6 front panel to re initialize the board This may clear the error If the board does not re initialize it has probably failed Call Cabletron Systems Technical Support Red CPU error condition EMM E6 Installation Guide 4 1 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Table 4 1 LANVIEW LED Messages Continued Joy Error Condition LED Color Description Recommended Action Indicates packets will not be forwarded for one of two reasons Either the Spanning Check with your Network Tree Algorithm has Administrator to find out if put the the EMM E6 was placed corresponding intentionally in standby STBY Amber Bridge Port into a mode standby mode due to detecting a data If a Data loop does exist loop condition or reconfigure the network to the bridging remove the data loop functionality for the port has been disabled through management If none of the receive LEDs is flashing the EMM E6 is not receiving frames on any LED flashes to of the segments indicate that a RCV Amber segment is Check that each module is receiving a frame firmly installed in the MMAC Ensure that all connected ports are enabled 4 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Using LANVIEW LEDs Table 4 1 LANVIEW LED Messages Continued ae Error Condition LED Color Description Recommended Action LED flashes to indicate that a segment is If none of the transmit LEDs trans
4. 1 A 2 Operating Specifications sss 1 Environmental Requirements seen A 2 A 4 Certification 2 A5 GOM PO urne tese er en ita A 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Contents APPENDIX B UPGRADING THE EMM E6 Locating BRIM Connectors B 1 2 Adding EPIMS ucc ce eet exe aliante B 2 SIMM Upgrades 3 B310 Locating SIMMS det ges B 3 B 3 2 Installing SIMMS B 4 APPENDIX C ETHERNET CABLING REQUIREMENTS C 1 Network Requirements i C 1 C 1 1 10BASE T Twisted Pair C 1 C 1 2 Multimode Fiber Optic Network C 3 C 1 3 Single Mode Fiber Optic 4 1 4 10BASE2 Coaxial Cable C 5 C 1 5 Transceiver ReQuirements ii C 5 INDEX vi EMM E6 Installation Guide 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems EMM E6 Installation Guide This manual provides installation instructions and reference information for the EMM E6 Ethernet Bridge Management Module 11 EMM E6 OVERVIEW The EMM E6 is a high speed Ethernet bridge that also performs comprehensive SNMP based chassis and network management functions The EMM E6 provides six bridge ports consisting
5. 2 6 EMM E6 Installation Guide LANVIEW LEDs STBY The STBY LED lights to indicate the associated port has been placed in standby mode either through management operations or by the operation of the Spanning Tree Algorithm RCV The RCV LED indicates the reception of Ethernet frames by the associated port or interface XMT The XMT LED indicates the transmit status of the associated port or interface CLN The CLN LED flashes to indicate that a collision has been detected on the associated segment Installation Guide 2 7 Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators 2 8 EMM E6 Installation Guide CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the following procedures e Preparing the EMM E6 for installation e Testing the EMM E6 prior to network connection e Installing the EMM E6 into a Multi Media Access Center Connecting the EMM E6 to a network e Testing the installed EMM E6 3 1 UNPACKING THE EMM E6 Unpack the EMM E6 as follows Observe all antistatic precautions when handling sensitive electronic equipment 1 Remove the shipping material covering the EMM E6 2 Verify the contents of the packing carton The carton as shipped should contain the following items Table 3 1 Contents of EMM E6 Carton Item Quantity EMM E6 1 Disks containing 2 firmware images Grounding Strap 1 RJ45 Adapter Kit 1 Release Notes 1 Cabletron Systems Hardware Man
6. EMM E6 Installation Guide CONTENTS CHAPTER1 INTRODUCTION 1 1 EMM E6 Overview 1 1 1 2 How to Use This Manual eese 1 1 1 3 Document Conventions sse 1 8 1 4 Related Documents 1 4 1 5 Getting Helpi dae rare ira 1 4 CHAPTER 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 201 ihe Faceplate Re te edet ets 2 1 2 2 Internal Components 2 2 2 37 LANVIEW LEDS cide ate te eet e nee ERES 2 6 CHAPTER3 INSTALLATION 3 1 Unpacking the EMM E6 eme 3 1 3 2 Setting Mode 5 sss 3 3 3 3 Pre Installation TeSt orenian ineen n 3 5 3 4 Installations cene Leere eee 3 7 3 5 Connecting to the Network ii 3 10 351 Connecting a 10BASE T Segment to an EPIM T 3 10 3 5 2 Connecting a 10BASE F Segment to EPIM F2 Or EPIMCEQ anali 3 13 3 5 3 Connecting a 10BASE F Segment to an EPIM F1 3 15 3 5 4 Connecting an AUI Segment to an EPIM X OF EPIM A 22 Ped eode 3 17 3 5 5 Connecting a 10BASE2 Segment to an EPIM C 3 18 3 6 Backplane 3 20 CHAPTER4 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 Using LANVIEW LEDS cece 4 1 4 2 Troubleshooting Checklist neen 4 4 4 3 Using the Reset Switch i 4 7 APPENDIX SPECIFICATIONS AT Physical Specifications ete i tet
7. This appendix describes the procedures for the addition of a BRIM or EPIM module and the addition of Single In line Memory Modules SIMMs B 1 LOCATING BRIM CONNECTORS This section points out Bridge Router Interface Module BRIM connector locations on your EMM E6 board Refer to your BRIM Guide for specific installation procedures and additional information The following diagram Figure B 1 shows BRIM connector locations for the EMM E6 Channel E BRIM Connector BRIM F Ribbon Connector Ei og TTI TITTI 1926n15 eze Channel F BRIM Connector Figure B 1 BRIM Connector Locations EMM E6 Installation Guide B 1 Appendix Upgrading the EMM E6 B 2 ADDING EPIMs This section contains procedures for adding or replacing an Ethernet Port Interface Module EPIM to upgrade or change the capabilities of your EMM E6 After installing your new EPIM refer to Chapter 3 Installation for network connection instructions The EMM E6 EPIM slots are designed to provide redundancy Only one EPIM will be active at any time The inactive EPIM port will be held in standby and will be immediately activated in the event of a filure ofthe primary EPIM port Observe all antistatic precautions when handling sensitive electronic equipment To install an EPIM perform the f
8. Cabletron Systems modules have hot swap capabilities 1 Remove the safety bars that protect the chassis and remove any module to be replaced or blank MMAC slot covers in accordance with the installation and removal procedures for these items 2 Holding the EMM E6 by the front panel or by the edges of the board align the bottom and top edges of the printed circuit board with the guides Make sure that both the bottom and top edges of the printer circuit board rest in these guides 3 Slide the EMM E6 Figure 3 3 into slots 1 and 2 of the MMAC chassis Forcing a misaligned module into place can damage the EMM E6 or the MMAC backplane EMM E6 Installation Guide 3 7 Chapter 3 Installation 4 Firmly press the module connections into the backplane Do not try to force the module into place or use the knurled knobs to draw the module into the backplane BENT Module Guide Channels 1926n07 Figure 3 3 Installing the EMM E6 5 Secure the module to the MMAC chassis by tightening the knurled knobs If you do not tighten the knurled knobs vibration can cause the module to lose contact with the backplane and disrupt your network 6 Reinstall the MMAC chassis safety bars 7 Power up the if it is not already ON 8 Observe the status of the LANVIEW LEDs Figure 3 4 on the EMM E6 When the CPU LED is amber the module is in boot state During t
9. Installation Guide B 3 Appendix Upgrading the EMM E6 B 3 2 Installing SIMMs The EMM E6 uses angle down slot where the SIMM rotates down to a horizontal locked position Installing a SIMM in any slot is a simple two step process After finding the proper SIMM slot location Figure B 3 refer to the procedures below Observe all antistatic precautions when handling sensitive electronic equipment 1 Insert the SIMM between the connector teeth in the SIMM slot 2 Pivot the SIMM down until it locks into the clips in the SIMM slot and the SIMM holes fit over the SIMM slot posts See Figure B 4 SIMM Slot Connector Alignment Notch 1926n18 Figure B 4 Installing a Horizontal SIMM B 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide APPENDIX ETHERNET CABLING REQUIREMENTS This chapter contains general networking guidelines Before attempting to install the EMM E6 or any additional EPIMs or BRIMs review the requirements and specifications outlined in this chapter Your network installation must meet the conditions guidelines specifications and requirements included in this chapter to ensure satisfactory performance of this equipment Failure to follow these guidelines may result in poor network performance NETWORK REQUIREMENTS Take care in planning and preparing the cabling and connections for your network The quality of the connections the length of cables and other conditions of the installation play
10. and Propagation Delay When you determine a maximum fiber optic cable length you must calculate and consider the fiber optic budget a total loss of 10 0 dB or less between stations and total network propagation delay To determine the fiber optic budget combine the optical loss due to the fiber optic cable in line splices and fiber optic connectors Typical loss for a splice and connector together equals 1 dB or less Network propagation delay is the amount of time it takes a packet to travel from the sending device to the receiving device Total propagation delay for the entire network must not exceed 25 6 us in one direction 51 2 us round trip If the total propagation delay exceeds 25 6 us you must use bridges or switches to re time the signal C 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide Network Requirements e Length If you meet all system budgets the maximum single mode fiber optic cable length can reach 5 Km 3 1 miles with bridges or switches at each segment end FOIRL specifications specify a maximum of 1 Km 0 62 miles 1 4 10BASE2 Coaxial Cable Network When connecting a thin coaxial cable segment to your hub using an EPIM C ensure your network meets the following requirements Cable Type Use only 50 ohm RG 58 A U type coaxial cable for thin coaxial cable segments e Length The thin coaxial cable segment must not exceed 185 meters Terminators Terminate each end of a thin coaxial cable segment Connect
11. dB loss specifications outlined in Appendix C Ethernet Cabling Requirements If you are still unable to establish a link attempt to make the connection between the devices with another fiber optic cable If this is unsuccessful contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 3 16 EMM E6 Installation Guide Connecting to the Network 3 5 4 Connecting an Segment to an EPIM X or EPIM A Ensure that the external transceiver to which the EPIM A connects does not have the signal quality error SQE or heartbeat test function enabled The EPIM does not operate if the transceiver has the SQE test function enabled Refer to the applicable transceiver manual for additional information Attach an external transceiver to the network segment intended for AUI port connection For additional information refer to the applicable transceiver manual Attach an AUI cable no longer than 50 meters in length to the external transceiver 1 Align the DB15 connector of the AUI cable with the AUI port of the EPIM as shown in Figure 3 9 The port will only connect if it is properly aligned 2 Firmly press the AUI connector over the AUI port If there is a slide latch present for the AUI connector slide it over the locking posts on the DB15 port 1926n12 Figure 3 9 AUI Connector Insertion EMM E6 Installation Guide 3 17 Chapter 3 Installation 3 If the transceiver PWR LED is OFF with the AUI cable connected perform the followin
12. port does not have a valid link Perform each of the following steps until you reach a resolution of the problem and achieve a link a Check that the device at the other end of the twisted pair segment is ON b Verify that the RJ45 connectors on the twisted pair segment have the proper pinouts Installation Guide 3 11 Chapter 3 Installation EPIM T RJ45 Port 10BASE T Device Port Straight Through 1 Tx 9 9 Rx m 5 _ __ RX RX must share 1926n09 color pair Figure 3 6 Cable Pinouts RJ45 Port c Check the cable for continuity d Check that the twisted pair connection meets dB loss and cable specifications outlined in Appendix C Ethernet Cabling Requirements 4 If you still cannot establish a link contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support To remove the RJ45 connector from the port once it is locked in grasp the cable where it enters the network device Using your finger or a non conductive probe the cap of a ballpoint pen is a useful tool for recessed ports pinch the exposed arm of the locking clip towards the main body of the housing When the arm contacts the housing the locking clip has been disengaged Without releasing the arm gently pull the RJ45 connector directly out of the port If the connector will not come out there may be damage to the locking clip Examine the arm of the locki
13. product EMM E6 Installation Guide 3 5 Chapter 3 Installation MMAC M3FNB 1926n06 Figure 3 2 Pre Installation Test Configuration 3 Connect the first workstation to an that has been inserted in the EMM E6 EPIM slot 1 4 Connect the second workstation to an active port on the Media Interface Module that has been placed in the MMAC chassis 5 Designate the first workstation as a file server and the second one as the client refer to individual workstation manuals for instructions on assigning server client relationships 6 Send packets between the two workstations to verify the proper operation of the EMM E6 If a failure occurs contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 3 6 EMM E6 Installation Guide Installation 3 4 INSTALLATION Installing the EMM E6 into any MMAC hub is an easy operation and requires no special tools However when you install your device keep the following in mind Any installation operations should be performed only by qualified personnel IN may only install the EMM E6 in slots 1 and 2 farthest slots AN lt the right of the MMAC chassis The EMM E6 uses both LIN S IN secto all antistatic precautions when handling sensitive LK crest equipment Install the EMM E6 into the MMAC FNB backplane as follows We recommend powering down your MMAC when inserting or removing modules even though
14. the port with a same MIM are defective different cable able to access Switch 7 has Reset one or more parameters and been toggled cycle power to module If User Parameters and parameter altered has remained in IP address user entered memory re configure remaining Device and parameters parameters Do not change the Module Name have been reset position of switch 7 to attempt to etc are lost when to factory rectify this situation See Chapter default 3 Installation for details device is powered down NVRAM may be defective If NVRAM is defective call Cabletron Systems Technical Support Installation Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Table 4 2 Troubleshooting Checklist Continued Condition Possible Cause Recommended Action AUI cable is No power to an defective Replace AUI cable external transceiver EPIM is connected to an defective or Replace EPIM See Chapter 3 EPIM A improperly Installation for details installed High number of External collisions EPIM transceiver has Disable SQE port SQE enabled Ports go into standby for no apparent reason Configurations where devices connected across EMM E6 channels can cause the EMM E6 to detect a looped condition Discuss these configurations with Cabletron Technical Support before implementing them into your network EMM E6 Installation Guide Using the Reset Switch 4 3
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16. Communications Le pr sent appareil num rique n met pas de bruits radio lectriques d passant les limites applicables aux appareils num riques de la class A prescrites dans le R glement sur le brouillage radio lectrique dict par le minist re 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 COBB 5 883 CHHSnN4Z lt amp PREE CHE T AEMUAC Oo LEAR VOCI C EERE it OBR LEHI OAT SEL 377 FVEV a YRS CSREES ASC 00 ET IRS Rex 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 fi
17. M E6 resets you can either use the defaults or re enter your own parameters The EMM E6 stores these parameters in NVRAM when the device powers down These parameters remain in NVRAM until the state of the switch changes again Do not change the state of Switch 7 unless you intend to reset the EMM E6 user parameters to the factory default settings e Switch 8 Password Defaults Changing the state of this switch i e moving the switch from one position to another and leaving it there clears user entered passwords stored in NVRAM and restores default passwords Once reset you can use the defaults or re enter your passwords Do not change the state of Switch 8 unless you want to reset the EMM E6 user configured passwords to their factory default settings 3 3 PRE INSTALLATION TEST Before installing the EMM E6 in a live network you may want to test the module in a controlled situation to ensure that it is bridging traffic You can perform this test with two workstations see Figure 3 2 using an MMAC with an EMM E6 and Ethernet Media Interface Module MIM RMIM XMIM installed and set up as follows 1 Install the EMM E6 into an that is not attached to a network 2 Install an Ethernet Media Interface Module MIM Repeating Media Interface Module RMIM or Port Assignment Media Interface Module XMIM in the MMAC Follow the installation instructions found in the Installation or User s Guide shipped with that
18. MAC All LEDs are off Check to see that all power supply LEDs are green EMM E6 not Re install EMM E6 in hub properly according to instructions in installed Chapter 3 EMM E6 Examine EMM E6 backplane connector pin connectors for evidence of bent or damage broken pins MMAC power Contact Cabletron Systems bus failure Technical Support Review terminal or emulation settings for accordance with requirements Incorrect No Local terminal setup Management Password Screen Improper console cable pinout Refer to Appendix A for proper console port pinouts 4 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide Troubleshooting Checklist Table 4 2 Troubleshooting Checklist Continued Condition Possible Cause Recommended Action Cannot contact the EMM E6 from in band management Refer to EMM E6 Local configured Management Guide for Community Community Names table setu Names table y EMM E6 does Refer to EMM E6 Local not have an IP Management Guide for IP address address Setup Screen information Check link to device for validity and No link to ene proper functioning of all device intermediary devices Frames are being bridged by a permanent entry Check Static Database Bonis n dod wi Enable the port via local or remote EMM E6 cannot segmented management access the network while other ports on the Port cable is Try connecting
19. USING THE RESET SWITCH The EMM E6 incorporates a recessed reset switch located above the LANVIEW LEDs See Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators for location This reset switch initializes the EMM E6 processor This switch does not initialize Non Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM the non volatile random access memory where the EMM E6 stores network management parameters To use the reset switch use a pen or pencil to press the switch in When this is done the EMM E6 initializes itself The reset sequence for the EMM E6 may last approximately one minute The final time may change depending upon the configuration of the chassis in which the EMM E6 is located Only after the reset sequence is completed will internetworking operations resume EMM E6 Installation Guide 4 7 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 8 EMM E6 Installation Guide APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This appendix lists some of the important specifications and specified requirements for the EMM E6 Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time and without notice PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 29 21 H x 7 64 W x 34 07 D cm 11 5 Hx 3W x 13 4 D in Weight unit 1 25 kg 2 75 165 Weight as shipped 1 74 kg 3 83 Ibs A 2 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Internal Processor s Intel 80960 Ethernet Controller 4 DP83932 Controllers Shared Memory 4 MB Expandable to 12 MB Read Only Memory 128K FLASH Memor
20. critical roles in determining the reliability of your network Refer to the sections which follow that apply to your specific network configuration C 1 1 10BASE T Twisted Pair Network When connecting a 10BASE T segment to an EMM E6 using an EPIM T ensure the network meets the following requirements Length The IEEE 802 3 10BASE T standard requires that 10BASE T devices transmit over a 100 meter 328 foot link using 22 24 AWG unshielded twisted pair wire However cable quality largely determines maximum link length If you use high quality low attenuation cable you can achieve link lengths of up to 200 meters Cable delay limits the maximum link length to 200 meters Losses introduced by connections at punch down blocks and other equipment reduce total segment length For each connector or patch panel in the link subtract 12 meters from the total length of your cable 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide C 1 Appendix Ethernet Cabling Requirements Insertion Loss Between frequencies of 5 0 and 10 0 MHz the maximum insertion loss must not exceed 11 5 dB This includes the attenuation of the cables connectors patch panels and reflection losses due to impedance mismatches in the link segment Impedance Cabletron Systems 10BASE T products work on twisted pair cable with 75 to 165 ohms impedance Unshielded Twisted Pair cables typically have an impedance of between 85 and 110 ohms You can also use S
21. ctor Pins 1926n02 Figure 2 2 EMM E6 Internal Components Chassis Backplane Connections The EMM E6 connects to the backplane buses of the MMAC chassis through these multipin connectors Dip Switch Bank The EMM E6 provides a bank of eight dual position or dip switches Several of these switches are used for testing purposes during the manufacturing process The dip switches can also be used to clear the NVRAM of the EMM E6 which contains configuration and local management settings or to force EMM E6 to request a new firmware image from a properly configured BootP server BRIM Connectors The Channel E and Channel F BRIM connectors allow the EMM E6 to connect BRIM modules to Ethernet Channels E and F of the EMM E6 EMM E6 Installation Guide 2 3 Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators EPIM Connector Pins The EPIM connector pins are two sets of built in pins that connect the EMM E6 Ethernet Channel D to optional EPIM modules The proper insertion of the EPIM will automatically connect these pins to the connector located on the EPIM FLASH Memory SIMM Slot shown populated BRIM F Ribbon Connector OO 4 OOO SDRAM SIMM Slot LDRAM SIMM Slot shown populated 1926n03 Figure 2 3 EMM E6 Internal Components SDRAM SIMM Slot The EMM E6 motherboard provides the
22. d Circuit Board of the EPIM Before connecting a segment to the EPIM T check each end of the segment to determine wire crossover If the wires do not cross over use the switch on the EPIM T to internally cross over the RJ45 port Refer to Figure 3 5 to properly set the EPIM T crossover switch To establish a link you must have an odd number of crossovers preferably one between 10BASE T devices of the same type i e from repeater to repeater or transceiver to transceiver 3 10 EMM E6 Installation Guide Connecting to the Network Position X crossed over 1 RX 5 2 6 3 7 4 8 Position not crossed over 1 TX 5 NC 2 TX 6 RX 3 RX 7 4 8 NC 1926n08 Figure 3 5 EPIM T Crossover Switch 1 Align the RJ45 connector with the socket of the RJ45 port The connector will only insert and lock if the raised locking clip of the RJ45 connector is inserted into the correct location 2 Press the RJ45 connector into the port until the click of the locking clip is felt The pressure required to perform this should be minimal If you encounter resistance or excessive friction remove the connector and check the port for obstruction Also verify that the connector and the port are of the same type Once the locking clip snaps into place the RJ45 connector will remain in the port 3 Check that the LNK indicator LED is ON If the indicator is not ON the
23. e Multi pair PVC 24 AWG telephone cables typically have an attenuation of approximately 8 10 dB 100 m at 20 C 68 F The attenuation of PVC insulated cable varies significantly with temperature At temperatures greater than 40 104 F we strongly recommend using plenum rated cable to ensure attenuation remains within specification C 1 2 Multimode Fiber Optic Network When connecting a multimode fiber optic link segment to the EMM E6 using an EPIM F1 F2 ensure the network meets the following requirements Cable Type Use the following multimode fiber optic media 50 125 um fiber optic cabling 62 5 125 um fiber optic cabling 100 140 um fiber optic cabling Attenuation You must test the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted for an 850 nm wavelength This test verifies that the signal loss in a cable falls within the following acceptable levels 13 0 dB or less for a 50 125 um fiber cable segment 16 0 dB or less for a 62 5 125 um fiber cable segment 19 0 dB or less for a 100 140 um fiber cable segment Budget and Propagation Delay When you determine the maximum fiber optic cable length to incorporate fiber runs into your network you must calculate and consider the fiber optic budget a total loss of 10 0 dB or less is permissible between stations and total network propagation delay To determine the fiber optic budget combine the optical loss due to the fiber optic cable
24. each T connector segment may result in improper segment operation Place a terminator on any open female connection on the T connector 2 Align the guide channels of the BNC male metal housing with the locking keys of the BNC barrel female connector on the EPIM Slide the metal housing of the male connector straight over the metal housing of the female connector 3 Once the housing stops moving in turn the metal housing clockwise while continuing to apply light forward pressure 1926n13 Figure 3 10 BNC Connector Insertion 4 The locking keys of the female connector will pull the connector in until they reach the circular locking holes at the end of the guide channels The keys will click the connector into place and hold it there To remove the BNC connector perform the steps above in reverse order turning the metal housing counter clockwise and pulling the connector straight off of the female BNC connector Installation Guide 3 19 Chapter 3 Installation 3 6 BACKPLANE TEST Once the EMM E6 has been installed in the network environment you may wish to test the operation of the Ethernet bridging functionality and the EMM E6 s connection to the chassis backplane Again you can use two workstations set up as file server and client See Figure 3 11 1 After the EMM E96 is installed in the connect the client workstation to the EMM E6 EPIM 1 port 2 Connect the server workstation
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26. eters The reset switch may be pressed with the point of a pencil or pen Once pushed in the EMM E6 will re initialize itself LANVIEW LEDs The EMM E6 incorporates the LAN VIEW status monitoring and diagnostic system LANVIEW LEDs can help diagnose many problems such as a fault in network cabling LANVIEW LEDs are identified in Section 2 3 LANVIEW LEDs EPIM Ethernet Port Interface Module Slot The slot is a covered opening in the EMM E6 faceplate that can be configured with an optional EPIM module Serial Ports The EMM E6 faceplate provides two serial communications ports for the connection of out of band management devices BRIM Bridge Router Interface Module Slots The BRIM slot is a covered opening in the faceplate that can be configured with a BRIM module 2 2 INTERNAL COMPONENTS The components listed in the following entries are all hidden inside the chassis when the EMM E6 has been installed These components may be located by removing the EMM E6 from the chassis and holding the module in the orientation shown in Figure 2 2 and Figure 2 3 2 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Internal Components Chassis Backplane Connections Dip Switch Bank Channel BRIM Connector Too Channel BRIM Connector EPIM Conne
27. g steps a Check the AUI connections for proper pinouts b Check the cable for continuity c Reconnect the AUI cable to the EMM E6 and the device If the transceiver PWR LED remains OFF contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 3 5 5 Connecting a 10BASE2 Segment to an EPIM C For proper operation the EPIM C module to be configured for use in the EMM E6 module must be of EPIM board revision 05 or greater Board revision numbers are found following the part number printed on the Printed Circuit Board of the EPIM To connect a thin coaxial cable segment to an EPIM C perform the following steps Before attaching a male BNC connector to a female BNC barrel connector or terminator look into the end of the connector to verify that the gold contact pin is present and centered Any bent or broken pins may not connect properly and should be replaced 1 Set the Internal Termination TERM switch located to the right of the port and labeled TERM to one of the following positions a The ON position 6 to internally terminate the thin coaxial cable segment at the port Thin coaxial cable segments may be directly connected to the port b The OFF position O to not internally terminate the thin coaxial cable segment at the port Segments may only be connected through T connectors which are connected to properly terminated segments on both ends 3 18 EMM E6 Installation Guide Connecting to the Network Failure to terminate
28. he ends of the fiber optic strands and do not let the ends come in contact with dust dirt or other contaminants Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions necessary clean contaminated cable ends using alcohol and a soft clean lint free cloth 1 Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the connectors on each fiber strand 2 Attach one fiber to the receive port RX on the EPIM F1 Insert the SMA connector into the port Turn the connector clockwise until the connector will no longer turn easily Do not overtighten the connector Installation Guide 3 15 Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3 8 SMA Connector Insertion 3 Attach the other fiber of the pair to the applicable transmit port on the module 4 At the other end of the fiber optic cable attach the fiber pair to the transmit and receive ports of the device If link indicators are present for the fiber optic connection check that they are ON If an indicator is present but not ON that port does not have a valid link Perform each of the following steps until you reach a resolution of the problem and achieve a link Check that the device at the other end of the link is ON Verify proper crossover of the fiber strands Try swapping the transmit and receive connections at only one end of the link e Verify that the fiber connection meets the
29. hielded Twisted Pair cables such as IBM Type 1 cable but keep in mind that this cable has an impedance of 150 ohms The high impedance of the IBM Type 1 cable increases signal reflection However due to cable shielding and the subsequent lack of crosstalk between shielded pairs signal reflection has little effect on the quality of the received signal e Jitter Intersymbol interference and reflections can cause jitter in the bit cell timing resulting in data errors links must not generate more than 5 0 ns of jitter Make sure your cable meets 10BASE T link impedance requirements to rule out jitter as a concern Delay The maximum propagation delay of a 10BASE T link segment must not exceed 1000 ns This 1000 ns maximum delay limits the maximum link segment length to no greater than 200 meters Crosstalk Signal coupling between different cable pairs within a multi pair cable bundle causes crosstalk transceiver design alleviates concerns about crosstalk provided the cable meets all other requirements Noise Crosstalk or externally induced impulses can cause noise Impulse noise may cause data errors if the impulses occur at very specific times during data transmission Generally noise is not a concern If you suspect noise related data errors you may need to reroute the cable or eliminate the source of the impulse noise C 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Network Requirements Temperatur
30. his approximately one minute period the EMM E6 cycles through a series of internal diagnostics 3 8 EMM E6 Installation Guide Installation RESET CPU DCBA STBY 000 RCV XMT CLN 1926n04 Figure 3 4 EMM E6 LANVIEW LEDs 9 After the system boot procedure the CPU LED should be flashing green indicating proper EMM E6 operation Proceed to Section 3 5 Connecting to the Network to connect the appropriate network segments to the EMM E6 and individual EPIMs for connections to individual BRIMs refer to the appropriate BRIM Guides Installation Guide 3 9 Chapter 3 Installation 3 5 CONNECTING TO THE NETWORK This section gives procedures for connecting the EMM E6 and various EPIMs to the network Refer to the list below and follow the procedures in the subsection for appropriate module type Connecting a 1OBASE T Segment to an EPIM T Section 3 5 1 Connecting a 1OBASE F Segment to an EPIM F2 or EPIM F3 Section 3 5 2 Connecting a 1OBASE F Segment to an EPIM F1 Section 3 5 3 Connecting an AUI Segment to an EPIM X or EPIM A Section 3 5 4 Connecting a 1OBASE2 Segment to an EPIM C Section 3 5 5 3 5 14 Connecting a 10BASE T Segment to an EPIM T For proper operation the EPIM T module to be configured for use in the EMM E6 module must be of EPIM board revision 04 or greater Board revision numbers are found following the part number printed on the Printe
31. in line splices and fiber optic connectors Typical loss for a splice and connector together equals 1 dB or less EMM E6 Installation Guide C 3 Appendix Ethernet Cabling Requirements Network propagation delay is the amount of time it takes a packet to travel from the sending device to the receiving device Total propagation delay allowed for the entire network must not exceed 25 6 us in one direction 51 2 us round trip If the total propagation delay between any two nodes on the network exceeds 25 6 us you must use bridges or switches e Length The maximum possible multimode fiber optic cable length is 2 Km 1 24 miles However IEEE 802 3 FOIRL specifications specify a maximum of 1 Km 0 62 miles C 1 3 Single Mode Fiber Optic Network When connecting a single mode fiber optic link segment to a hub using an EPIM F3 ensure the network meets the following requirements Cable Type Fiber optic link segments should consist of 8 125 or 12 125 um single mode fiber optic cabling You can also use 62 5 125 um multimode cable with the EPIM F3 however multimode cable allows for greater optical loss and limits the possible distance to 2 Km Attenuation You must test the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted for a 1300 nm wavelength This test verifies that the signal loss in a cable falls within the acceptable level of 10 0 dB or less for any given single mode fiber optic link Budget
32. lities of the EMM E6 allows the downloading of firmware to the module without requiring that the module be shut down The firmware download may be performed at any time during the operation of the module and the new firmware image will be used at the next reset of the module BRIM F Ribbon Connector The BRIM F ribbon connector provides a connection point for the special ribbon cable used to connect FDDI BRIMs the BRIM F6 or BRIM F0 to Ethernet Channel E of the EMM E6 EMM E6 Installation Guide 2 5 Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators 2 3 LANVIEW LEDs The LANVIEW LEDs on the EMM E6 faceplate provide diagnostic and status monitoring information The LEDs are identified by labels which border the LED in question RESETO CPU DCBA STBY RCV O OOO XMT CLN 1926n04 Figure 2 4 EMM E6 LANVIEW LEDs The use of these LEDs for troubleshooting is covered in Chapter 4 Troubleshooting The following LEDs are on the faceplate of the EMM E6 CPU The CPU LED indicates the operating status of the EMM E6 and is primarily concerned with the operation of the onboard 1960 RISC processor The STBY RCV XMT and CLN LEDs are in a matrix which provides these indicators for four of the EMM E6 Ethernet channels To read the LEDs the vertical column indicates the interface or channel the LED designates D C B or A while the horizontal row denotes the condition or statistic being monitored
33. mitting a are flashing the EMM E6 is frame not transmitting frames on any of the segments XMT Green If not connected to Ensure that the network is the LAN the LED actually producing Ethernet flashes every two traffic Contact Cabletron seconds to indicate Systems Technical Support the device is for assistance transmitting BPDU frames Excessive flashing or a solid Collision detected light indicates an inordinate on a segment number of collisions When the LAN is Ensure that the SQE test is CLN Red operating properly disabled for any transceiver Sd connected to the EMM E6 occasional flashing ie normal external channels D E or F Check cabling for data loops or defective cables EMM E6 Installation Guide Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKLIST If your EMM E6 is not operating properly the following checklist describes some of the problems that may occur with the EMM E6 installed in an MMAC possible causes for the problem and suggestions for resolving the problem Table 4 2 Troubleshooting Checklist Condition Possible Cause Recommended Action Check the proper installation of the MMAC power supply module and its access to a live outlet Check power cables for viability Check that the MMAC has Loss of powerto adequate power Some the MMAC configurations especially those including FDDI modules require that more than one power supply be installed in the M
34. ng clip While pressing the arm back toward the shell of the connector verify that the clip located within the port is being moved If the clip is broken you may need to use a non conductive probe to disengage the locking clip Do not place foreign objects into device ports while they are connected to a power source 3 12 EMM E6 Installation Guide Connecting to the Network 3 5 2 Connecting a 10BASE F Segment to an EPIM F2 or EPIM F3 For proper operation the EPIM F2 module to be configured for NOTE use in the EMM E6 module must be of EPIM board revision 05 or greater EPIM F3 modules used in the EMM E6 must be of EPIM board revision 02 or greater Board revision numbers are found following the part number printed on the Printed Circuit Board of the EPIM Each fiber optic link consists of two strands of fiber optic cabling the transmit TX and the receive RX The transmit strand from a module port connects to the receive port of a fiber optic Ethernet device at the other end of the segment The receive strand of the applicable port on the module connects to the transmit port of the fiber optic Ethernet device Cabletron Systems recommends labeling fiber optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends Many cables are prelabeled providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands and do not let the ends come in contact with dust dirt or
35. of three chassis interfaces one external interface and two Bridge Router Interface Module BRIM interfaces 1 2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL To gain a full understanding of this device and its capabilities and to help eliminate any potential problems during or after installation please be sure to read and understand all of the instructions information in this document and in the release notes supplied with your EMM E6 You should have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or IEEE 802 3 type data networks prior to installing the EMM E6 The following summarizes the organization of this manual Chapter 1 Introduction discusses the use and conventions of the EMM E6 Installation Guide details the procedures to follow for obtaining assistance from Cabletron Systems and provides a list of related documentation Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators identifies and describes the components and monitoring indicators that make up the EMM E6 This chapter contains information that is essential to the understanding of the procedures in the rest of the manual EMM E6 Installation Guide 1 1 Chapter 1 Introduction Chapter 3 Installation details the procedures to follow when unpacking testing and installing the EMM E6 This chapter contains information and step by step instructions for connecting network cabling to the EMM E6 and closes with a procedure which may be used to test the operation of the EMM E6 in the network Chapter 4 Trouble
36. ollowing steps When removing an existing EPIM make sure to pull the module straight out to avoid damage to the connector Remove the coverplate or the existing EPIM whichever applies N Slide your new into place making sure the connectors on the rear of the module and inside the EMM E6 attach properly Refer to Figure B 2 o Secure the EPIM to the EMM E6 by tightening the mounting screw Mounting Screw P2 ri 1926n16 Figure B 2 Installing an EPIM B 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide SIMM Upgrades SIMM UPGRADES The EMM E6 allows memory upgrades for Shared DRAM Local DRAM and FLASH EEPROM This section explains how to locate and add replace a Single In line Memory Module SIMM for any of these memory types For information on the available SIMM upgrades and information on ordering them contact your Cabletron Systems Sales Representative B 3 1 Locating SIMMs Each memory type has a specific SIMM slot location on the EMM E6 motherboard When installing SIMM boards make sure that you place them in their proper slots Figure B 3 illustrates the EMM E6 SIMM slot locations and the direction indicated by the white arrow in which to install the SIMMs These slots are shipped populated LDRAM SIMM Slot FLASH SIMM Slot Direction of Insertion 1920117 ly SDRAM SIMM Slot Figure B 3 SIMM Slot Locations EMM E6
37. option of upgrading memory capacity by using Single In line Memory Modules SIMMs The EMM E6 comes with 4 Megabytes MB of Shared Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM built into the module The SDRAM temporarily stores the packets received be the module while forwarding filtering and error checking operations are performed 2 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide Internal Components LDRAM SIMM Slot The EMM E6 comes with 4 MB of Local Dynamic Random Access Memory LDRAM built into the module and one 4 MB SDRAM SIMM for a total of 8 MB of Shared Dynamic RAM LDRAM is the Main memory from which the switching functionality of the EMM E6 operates Some advanced EMM E6 operations such as extended RMON or Cabletron Systems Routing Services require an EMM E6 with greater than 8 MB of LDRAM In these cases the 4 MB SIMM that is shipped in the LDRAM slot must be upgraded to a higher capacity SIMM Contact your Cabletron Systems Sales Representative for more information about available memory upgrades for the EMM E6 FLASH Memory SIMM Slot The EMM E6 incorporates 2 MB of FLASH Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory FLASH EEPROM FLASH memory holds the operating instruction code of the EMM E6 When the module is activated the instruction code firmware held in FLASH memory is forwarded to Main memory decompressed and used to start up the EMM E6 The use of FLASH memory in conjunction with the runtime download capabi
38. ors You can use up to 29 T connectors throughout the length of the cable segment for host connections Ensure that all connections are spaced 0 5 meters or more from one another or from terminators If you use an excessive number of barrel connectors within the cable segment e g finished wall plates with BNC feed throughs you may need to reduce the number of host connections For special network design information contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support e Grounding For safety ground only one end of a thin coaxial cable segment Do NOT connect EPIM BNC ports to earth ground Connecting a thin coaxial cable segment to earth ground at more than one point could produce dangerous ground currents C 1 5 Transceiver Requirements When you connect an external network segment to an EPIM A in your hub through a transceiver that transceiver must meet IEEE 802 3 standards or Ethernet version 1 0 or 2 0 requirements The transceiver must also have SQE disabled Installation Guide C 5 Appendix Ethernet Cabling Requirements C 6 EMM E6 Installation Guide Numerics 10BASE2 connection 3 18 grounding C 5 link length C 5 specifications C 5 10BASE F attenuation multimode 3 single mode 4 connecting 3 13 3 15 link length multimode 4 single mode C 5 specifications C 3 10BASE T connecting 3 10 impedance 2 insertion loss C 2 link length 1 specifications 1 A Alignment sleeves 3 15 Attenuation
39. other contaminants Contamination of cable ends causes problems in data transmissions If necessary clean contaminated cable ends using alcohol and a soft clean lint free cloth 1 Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and from the ends of the connectors on each fiber strand 2 Attach one fiber to the applicable receive port on the module Insert the ST connector into the port with the alignment slot on the connector inserted over the locking key on the port Turn the connector clockwise to lock it down Installation Guide 3 13 Chapter 3 Installation Figure 3 7 ST Connector Insertion 3 Attach the other fiber of the pair to the applicable transmit port on the module Use the same procedure for insertion of the ST connector 4 Atthe other end of the fiber optic cable attach the fiber pair to the transmit and receive ports of the device If link indicators are present for the fiber optic connection check that they are ON If an indicator is present but not ON that port does not have a valid link Perform each of the following steps until you reach a resolution of the problem and achieve a link Check that the device at the other end of the link is ON Verify proper crossover of the fiber strands Try swapping the transmit and receive connections at only one end of the link e Verify that the fiber connection meets the dB loss specifica
40. rks or registered trademarks of their respective companies 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 Class A 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 9 Printed on amp Recycled Paper uw EMM E6 Installation Guide DOC NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
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42. shooting describes how to use LANVIEW LEDs on the EMM E6 The chapter defines the different LED conditions and provides a table of simple troubleshooting instructions for module related difficulties Appendix A Specifications provides the physical specifications and operating requirements of the EMM E6 This appendix also contains serial port pinout tables for constructing Local Management cables Appendix B Upgrading the EMM E6 details the procedures that must be followed when expanding the capabilities of the EMM E6 This appendix contains information on memory upgrades and the addition of EPIM modules to the EMM E6 Appendix C Ethernet Cabling Requirements describes the test characteristics that Ethernet cables must adhere to in order to be standards compliant Any Ethernet link or cable that is to be connected to the EMM E6 should be verified to be within the specifications and limitations provided in this appendix 1 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Document Conventions 1 3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS The following conventions are used throughout this document Note symbol Calls the reader s attention to any item of information that may be of special importance Caution symbol Contains information essential to avoid damage to the equipment Electrical Hazard Warning symbol Warns against an action that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical hazard Figures throughout the document are iden
43. solve the problem e g changing mode switches rebooting the unit etc e A description of your network environment layout cable type etc e Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known e The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in the network e device history i e have you returned the device before is this a recurring problem etc e previous Return Material Authorization RMA numbers 1 4 EMM E6 Installation Guide 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS This chapter identifies and describes the components and operational indicators of the EMM E6 21 THE FACEPLATE Reset Switch LT LANVIEW LEDs Interface E BRIM Slot EPIM Slots Knurled Knobs Interface F BRIM Slot E E Serial Ports E ETHERNET F 1926n01 Figure 2 1 The EMM E6 Faceplate Knurled Knobs The black plastic knurled knobs on the faceplate of the EMM E6 are used to turn the securing screws that hold the EMM E6 module in place in the MMAC chassis EMM E6 Installation Guide 2 1 Chapter 2 Controls and Indicators Reset Switch The recessed reset switch re initializes the EMM E6 processor The activation of this switch will not initialize Non Volatile Random Access Memory where the EMM E6 stores configuration and management param
44. th the installation and removal procedures for these items 3 Slide the EMM E6 into slots 1 and 2 of as shown below LN E Cw HUE N CR 1926n07 Module Guide Channels 4 Secure the module by tightening the knurled knobs at the top and bottom of the module 5 Replace the safety bars on the MMAC chassis 6 Power on the MMAC chassis
45. tified by chapter and illustration number Many figures contain small numbers at the lower right hand corner of the illustration These are Cabletron Systems document control numbers and are not essential to an understanding of the document References to chapters or sections within this document will be printed in boldface type References to other publications or documents will be printed in italic type EMM E6 Installation Guide 1 3 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 4 RELATED DOCUMENTS Use the following manuals to supplement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual This manual references procedures in these manuals where appropriate but does not repeat them Cabletron Systems MMAC Overview and Setup Guide Cabletron Systems EMM E6 Local Management Guide Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM Element Manager User s Guide 1 5 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this device or if you have any questions comments or suggestions concerning this manual contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support By phone 603 332 9400 Monday Friday 8 A M 8 P M Eastern Time By CompuServe GO CTRON from any prompt By Internet mail support ctron com By ctron com 134 141 197 25 Login anonymous Password your email address Before calling Cabletron Systems Technical Support have the following information ready e A description of the failure A description of any action s already taken to re
46. tion 2 2 pinout 2 SIMMs installing 4 location B 3 SMA connectors usage 3 15 Specifications 1 SQE test 3 17 T 5 T connector 3 18 Temperature requirements 2 Testing post installation 3 20 pre install 3 5 Troubleshooting checklist 4 4 W Weight 1 EMM E6 Installation Guide EMM E6 Quick Reference Card LANVIEW LEDs RESET CPU DCBA STBY RCV XMT CLN 1926n04 LED Description Green Flashing Operating properly CPU Red CPU error condition Amber Spanning Tree Algorithm has placed STBY corresponding port in standby mode or the A B C or D port has been placed in standby mode through management operations RCV Amber Indicates that the associated port is A B C or D receiving a frame XMT Green Indicates that the associated port is A B C or D transmitting frames CLN Red Lights to indicate a collision has occurred A B C or D on the corresponding Ethernet segment Installation Any installation operations must be performed only by qualified personnel We recommend powering down your MMAC when inserting or removing modules even though Cabletron Systems modules have hot swap capabilities 1 Power down the MMAC 2 Remove any safety bars that protect the chassis and remove the module to be replaced or blank MMAC slot covers in accordance wi
47. tions outlined in Appendix C Ethernet Cabling Requirements If you are still unable to establish a link attempt to make the connection between the devices with another fiber optic cable If this is unsuccessful contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 3 14 EMM E6 Installation Guide Connecting to the Network Connecting a 10BASE F Segment to an EPIM F1 For proper operation the EPIM F1 module to be configured for use in the EMM E6 module must be of EPIM board revision 05 or greater Board revision numbers are found following the part number printed on the Printed Circuit Board of the EPIM When connecting a fiber optic link segment with SMA 906 connectors to an EPIM F1 with SMA ports make sure each connector uses half alignment NOT full alignment sleeves A full alignment sleeve damages the receive port SMA 905 connectors do not need alignment sleeves Each fiber optic link consists of two strands of fiber optic cabling the transmit TX and the receive RX The transmit strand from a module port connects to the receive port of a fiber optic Ethernet device at the other end of the segment The receive strand of the applicable port on the module connects to the transmit port of the fiber optic Ethernet device Cabletron Systems recommends labeling fiber optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends Many cables are prelabeled providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable Do not touch t
48. to another Ethernet MIM that is accessible from an Ethernet channel in the MMAC FNB hub 3 Send packets between the two workstations to verify the proper operation of the EMM E6 A ping test will send packets from one station to another If a failure occurs contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support Je M5PSM MR rid Fs LN 1926 14 Figure 3 11 Backplane Test Configuration 3 20 EMM E6 Installation Guide 4 TROUBLESHOOTING This chapter provides diagnostic and troubleshooting information 41 USING LANVIEW LEDs The EMM E6 uses the Cabletron Systems built in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system called LANVIEW With LANVIEW you can quickly scan the EMM E6 LEDs to observe network status or diagnose network problems The STBY RCV XMT and CLN LEDs are in a matrix which provides these indicators for four of the EMM E6 Ethernet channels To read the LEDs the vertical column indicates the interface or channel the LED designates while the horizontal row denotes the condition or statistic being monitored Table 4 1 LANVIEW LED Messages Error Condition LED Color Description Recommended Action If the LED is not lit the Green Normal operation EMM E6 may not be Flashing receiving power See the Troubleshooting Checklist
49. uals 1 CD ROM EMM E6 Installation Guide 3 1 Chapter 3 Installation 3 Carefully remove the module from the shipping box Leave the module inside its non conductive bag until you are ready to install it 4 Visually inspect the non conductive bag If there are any signs of damage contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately 5 Place the static grounding strap properly upon your wrist before opening the non conductive bag 6 Open the non conductive bag by tearing the black and yellow tape seal Do not cut the bag open as damage to the EMM E6 may AN result 7 Perform a second visual inspection of the module 3 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide Setting Mode Switches 3 2 SETTING MODE SWITCHES A bank of dip switches located at the top of the EMM E6 Figure 3 1 provides several configuration options All switches ship in the OFF position is this dangerous but the change in state i e position only activates the switch function after restarting or cycling power to the board 2 Never adjust switch settings while the EMM E6 is on Not only On Off m m i 1926n05 a Figure 3 1 EMM E6 Dip Switches Installation Guide 3 3 Chapter 3 Installation Switch definitions are as follows Switch 1 Cabletron Systems use only Switch 2 Cabletron S
50. y 2 MB Expandable to 14 MB CPU Memory Local Memory 8 MB 4 MB 4 MB SIMM Expandable to 12 MB Filtering Table 8 191 entries maximum Aging Time 5 minutes default EMM E6 Installation Guide A 1 Appendix A Specifications A 3 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS Operating Temperature 5 C to 40 C 41 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 30 C to 90 C 22 F to 194 F Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing A 4 CERTIFICATION Safety UL 1950 CSA 22 2 No 950 EN 60950 and IEC 950 Emission FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class I and EN 55022 Class A Immunity EN 50082 1 This unit has been tested by Bellcore and found to comply with the following Bellcore standards TR NWT 000063 Network Equipment Building System NEBS Generic Equipment Requirements GR 1098 CORE EMC and Electrical Safety Generic Criteria for Network Telecommunications Equipment A 5 COM PORT PINOUT Type Standard RJ45 port Pin Function Connection Attitude 1 Transmit Data XMT From COM 2 port 2 Data Carrier Detect DCD From COM 2 port 3 Data Set Ready DSR To COM 2 port 4 Receive Data RCV To COM 2 port 5 Signal Ground GND NA 6 Data Terminal Ready DTR From COM 2 port 7 Request to Send RTS To COM 2 port 8 Clear to Send CTS NA A 2 EMM E6 Installation Guide APPENDIX B UPGRADING THE EMM E6 This appendix describes how to incorporate additional or expanded capabilities into the EMM E6
51. ystems use only Switch 3 Not Used Switch 4 Not Used Switch 5 Cabletron Systems use only Switch 6 Forced Download Changing the state of this switch i e moving the switch from one position to another forces a BootP download After changing the position of Switch 6 and restarting the EMM E6 the EMM E6 requests a new image download until it either receives new image or the reset button on the front panel is pressed When the reset button is pressed the EMM E6 continues trying to contact a BootP server but will timeout in approximately one minute If the EMM E6 times out the image is loaded from its FLASH memory Do NOT change the state of Switch 6 unless you have a station acting as a BootP server for the EMM E6 This BootP station must reference a station that is acting as a TFTP Trivial File Transfer Protocol server and that contains the EMM E6 image file The EMM E6 will request the location of the image file from the BootP server and use TFTP to download that file from the TFTP server If one of these requirements is not met the EMM E6 Forced Download operation will not be completed correctly Switch 7 NVRAM Reset The EMM E6 uses NVRAM to store user entered parameters such as IP addresses device name etc Changing the state of this switch 1 moving the switch from one position to another resets these parameters to the factory defaults EMM E6 Installation Guide Pre Installation Test Once the EM

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