Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product STACKMASTER TR SMHB-TR-16 Transition Networks
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StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub SMHB-TR-16 #7361.C ™.
CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network.
Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2. SITE PLANNING .
5.3 Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 Replacing StackMasterTR Unit Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 5.4 StackMasterTR Field Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Preface This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing, configuring, using, and maintaining a Transition Engineering StackMaster™TR. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) oper- ations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on inter- connected LANs, is assumed.
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1. Introduction The TRANSITION Networks 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hubs are designed for building SNMP managed token ring LANs using twisted pair cable.
Connectors Ring In/Ring Out Connector An RJ-45 Ring In connector and an RJ-45 Ring Out connector are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub. Lobe Connectors Sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe connectors are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub.
Connectors at Back A serial port connector for SNMP management and maintenance, two (2) Cascade (bus) connectors, and a power connector are provided at the back of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port. NOTE: The AUX connector is intended for future development.
Indicators Power LED When the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit is powered, the Power indicator is illuminated. Insert/Normal LEDs The Insert LED (above the Ring In port) is illuminated if the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port RI port is connected to the RO port of a hub.
Port Status LEDs Port Status LEDs above each of the sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe port connectors indicate insertion status for each of the sixteen connections: green LED: good insertion NOTE: Illuminated L.
Switches Active/Passive Switches A(ctive) and P(assive) switches are provided for the Ring In port and for the Ring Out port for connection to active ( “ A ” ) or to passive ( “ P ” ) hubs. ZDL Switch The ZDL Switch allows selection of automatic speed detection.
4Mbps/16Mbps Switch The 4Mbps/16Mbps Speed Selection Switch allows selection of data rate (4Mbps or 16Mbps). NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Hub must be reset when the 4Mbps/16Mbps switch position is changed. NOTE: Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances.
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2. Site Planning Site planning for the StackMasterTR Stack requires consideration both of site conditions and of token ring standards. 2.1 Site Considerations The site for the StackMasterTR Token Ring.
2.2 Network Parameters Data Sheets NOTE: SNMP network management is optional. The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent record of site-specific network parameter values that will be required for configuring SNMP network management.
SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY ( commwrite ) Security permission PRIVATE Format: PRIVATE/PUBLIC Authorization ( auth ) Security identifier DISABLE Format: DISABLE/ENABLE System name ( sysname ) Site-specific identifie -- usually.
Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY Transmission rate ( bps ) Transmission speed, in bits 9600 per second Format: 9600/ Name ( stop bitse ) Serial protocol definition entry. 1 Format: NONE/1 ( data bits ) Serial protocol definition entry.
3. Installation To install the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Active Retiming Managed Hub:: • Unpack the StackMaster™TR Equipment • Stack Units in Rack or on Table • Cascade StackMaster™TR Units • Connect StackMaster™TR to Network • Connect Units to Power • Optionally Configure SNMP Network Management 3.
3.2 Stacking Units in Rack or on T able NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with attached brackets for standard 19-inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table-top installation.
3.2.2 T able-T op Installation NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with a separate, unattached set of adhesive-backed rubber feet. CAUTION: The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit if a StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is installed on a table-top or other flat surface.
3.3 Cascading StackMaster™TR Units Cascading the StackMaster™TR cascades ONLY the SNMP management. To cascade the StackMaster™TR units, use the RI/RO connections at the front. NOTE: Use only the special six-inch DB-25 (male-to-male) cables (PN 6005).
3.4 Connecting StackMaster™TR to T oken Ring Network When NO connection to RI port: • ALWAYS set Ring In switch to Active position. NOTE: The INSERT LED should remain OFF. When NO connection to RO port: • ALWAYS set Ring Out switch to Active position.
3.5 Connecting Units to Power The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is connected to power by connecting each of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to power. NOTE: Connect StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units from bottom to top. To connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack to power: 1.
3.6 Resetting StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Stack must be reset during installation to initialize the internal software.
3.7 Optionally Configuring SNMP Network Management at Attached T erminal To set SNMP management parameters through an attached terminal: • Connect the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port to an ASCII terminal.
3 3 . . I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N 3-9 USER’S GUIDE Bringing up Configuration Software. NOTE: Refer to 1.6 for a detailed description of the StackMaster ™ TR 16- Port Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal.
StackMasterTR 3-10 Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SNMP Network Management is configured by setting network and SNMP parameter values. Network Parameters To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal: 1.
3 3 . . I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N 3-11 USER’S GUIDE SNMP Parameters To set the SNMP parameter values: 1. To access the SNMP Parameters Menu, at the Network Parameters MAIN> .
StackMasterTR 3-12 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port can be reset in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord.
4. Operation 4.1 Power On/Power Of f The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is powered ON when the power cords are connected from all the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to AC outlets. NOTE: When powered, the POWER LED on each StackMaster™TR 16- Port Unit should be illuminated.
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5. Maintenance Maintenance of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is required only when a StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit fails. Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit requires fault isolation, using methods provided in this section, and corrective action.
Insert RI LED The active hub’s Switch RO to “P” not illuminated and RO port may be (passive) position. RI connected to configured as active hub RO port passive. Normal RO LED The active hub’s Switch RI to “P” not illuminated and RI port may be (passive) position.
Unit “freezes”. RI, RO switches are Set unconnected port in passive position switch to “A”(active) but one port is not position. connected. ZDL disabled and Switch ZDL to ON wrong speed station and reset hub. tries to insert. RI or RO cable Replace cable.
5.2 Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit or Stack is accomplished, often, by resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16.
5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-5 5.3 Replacement Procedures WARNING! StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units contain no user-serviceable parts. With the exception of installation of the SNMP management board, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair StackMaster™TR 16-Port equipment.
5-6 StackMaster™TR 5.4 StackMaster™TR 16-Port Field Upgrades StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port allows a field upgrade installation of an SNMP Management Board 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from theStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit before installing the SNMP Management Board.
5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-7 NOTE: The internal fan is attached to the cover. Fan wires connect to the attachedStackMaster ™ TR 16-Port circuit board. 5. Using necessary force, slide cover back to disengage from chassis.
5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board (continued) 10. Without crimping the fan wires, rotate the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit cover to rest on chassis.
5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-9 5.5 Software Upgrades NOTE: The management circuit board uses “ flash ROM ” , which allows firmware upgrades to be received over a serial interface.
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5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-11 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Reset the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management Unit or to StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord.
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Appendix A. T echnical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.5 Interface Connector One (1) Ring In, one (1) Ring Out, and sixteen (16) Lobe RJ-45 connectors are provided on the front of the StackMaster™TR. One (1) DB9 connector is provided on the back of the StackMaster™TR for Out-Of-Band communication.
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A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE B-1 Appendix B. Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. Category 5wire or better is recommended. • Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Appendix C. Cable Distance Cable Catagory Speed Max-Lobe Length* Max-RIRO Length* UTP 3 16Mbps 100 meters 150 meters UTP 5 16Mbps 300 meters 300 meters STP 5 16Mbps 400 meters 400 meters UTP 3 4Mbps 3.
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A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE D-1 Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set Embossed Alternative Wire Harmonization Color Codes Approval Organization Marking Blk Red Ylw Belgium:Comite Electrotechnique Beige (CEBEC) CEBEC-HAR 10 30 10 Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)e, V.
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A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE E-1 Warranty Statement A. Five Year Warranty Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with the exception of p.
E-2 StackMaster™TR The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement.
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