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HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide AB A B P S HSIM-F6.
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HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide i 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 ha ve been made.
Notice ii HSIM-F6 User’ s 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 Communications.
Notice HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide iii CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE 1. LICENSE . You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
Notice iv HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE FE-100F3 FAST ETHERNET INTERFACE MODULE, FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 FDDI PORT INTERFACE MODULES, AND APIM-29 ATM PORT INTERFACE MODULE USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE ADAPTERS.
Notice HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide v DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directiv e(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’ s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representativ e Name: Mr.
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HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Document Conventions ............................................................... 1-2 1.
Contents viii HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.9 The Full Duplex Configuration Screen ....................................... 3-23 3.9.1 Full Duplex FDDI ........................................................... 3-24 3.9.2 Full Duplex Configuration Screen Fields .
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-F6 User’s Guide . This manual provides the follo wing information: • Describes HSIM-F6 features. • Explains ho w to install the HSIM-F6 in a Cabletron Systems interface module or standalone hub .
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1.1 USING THIS MAN UAL Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the HSIM-F6.
Getting Help HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1-3 1.3 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to this de vice, or if you hav e any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contac.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1.4 OVERVIEW The HSIM-F6 extends the functionality of certain Cabletron Systems interface modules or standalone hubs to include high-speed uplink capability . The HSIM-F6 allo ws remote connecti vity using FDDI technology .
Specifications HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1-5 LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system called LANVIEW . The HSIM-F6 LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly identify transmit/recei ve, link, and FDDI ring status.
Chapter 1: Introduction 1-6 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTATION Use the follo wing 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.
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for the follo wing items: • Unpacking the HSIM ( Section 2.1 ) • Installing FPIMs ( Section 2.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING FPIMs T o install an FPIM into the HSIM-F6, perform the following steps: 1. Attach the antistatic wrist strap. If the HSIM is to be installed in a standalone hub, refer to the instructions on the antistatic wrist strap package.
Installing FPIMs HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 2-3 Figure 2-1 Removing the FPIM Co verplate Figure 2-2 Installing FPIMs FPIM Coverplate Standoff Screws HSIM Standoffs A B HSIM-F6 A B P S Faceplate Screws HS.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5. Press down firmly on the FPIM until the pins slide all the way into the HSIM connector. 6. Secure the FPIM with the screws saved in step 2 . 7. Secure the faceplate of the HSIM with the screws saved in step 3 .
Installing an HSIM HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 2-5 4. Slide out the module, and place it on its side with the internal components facing up. 5. Refer to Figure 2-3 and remove the two faceplate mounting screws and the HSIM coverplate. Save the screws. 6. Refer to Figure 2-3 and remove the two standoff screws.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 9. Press down firmly on the back of the HSIM until the pins slide all the way into the HSIM Connector. 10. Secure the HSIM-F6 to the module faceplate using the mounting screws saved in step 5 . 11. Secure the HSIM-F6 to the module standoffs using the standoff screws saved in step 6 .
Installing an HSIM HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 2-7 Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-F6 2.3.2 Installing an HSIM in a Standalone Hub T o install an HSIM-F6 into a standalone hub (e.g. 2E42-27), perform the follo wing steps: 1. Power down the hub and remove the power cord.
Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3. Attach the antistatic wrist strap (refer to the instructions outlined on the antistatic wrist strap package). 4. Remove the hub chassis cover (refer to your specific hub documentation for instructions on removing the hub chassis cover).
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter provides instructions on configuring the HSIM-F6 to operate in full duplex FDDI mode, vie wing HSIM-F6 FDDI statistics, translating specific FDDI frame types to specific Ethernet frame types and to vie wing the FDDI ring topology using Local Management.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.1 LOCAL MANAGEMENT KE YBOAR D CON VENTIONS All ke y names appear in this manual as capital letters. For e xample, the Enter ke y appears as ENTER and the Backspace ke y appears as B ACKSP A CE.
Local Management Ke yboard Con ventions HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-3 3.1.1 Selecting Local Management Menu Screen Items Select items on a menu screen by performing the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight a menu item. 2. Press ENTER. The selected menu item displays on the screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.2 NAVIGATING LOCAL MANA GEMENT SCREENS The HSIM-F6 Local Management application consists of a series of menu screens. Navigate through Local Management by selecting items from the menu screens.
The HSIM-F6 Setup Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-5 Figure 3-2 The HSIM-F6 Setup Screen The HSIM-F6 Setup screen displays five menu items for accessing Local Management screens that allo w further configuring and monitoring of the HSIM-F6 and the FDDI ring.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-6 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide HSIM-F6 Configuration Select this menu item to display the HSIM-F6 Configuration screen. This screen allo ws the user to vie w the operating r.
The HSIM-F6 Statistics Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-7 3.4 THE HSIM-F6 STATISTICS SCREEN T o access the HSIM-F6 Statistics screen from the HSIM-F6 Setup screen, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the HSIM-F6 Statistics menu item on the HSIM-F6 Setup screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-8 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.4.1 HSIM-F6 Statistics Screen Fields The HSIM-F6 Statistics screen allo ws the user to open screens that display the current HSIM-F6 operational status.
The MIB-II Statistics Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-9 3.5.1 MIB-II Interface Statistics Screen Fields The follo wing list describes the MIB-II Statistics screen fields: IN OCTETS This field displays the number of octets (bytes) recei v ed by the HSIM-F6.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-10 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide OUT ERRORS This field displays the total number of errors (of any type) transmitted by the HSIM-F6. CLEAR COUNTERS The Clear Counters command resets all counters within the MIB-II Statistics screen to zero.
The Ring Statistics Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-11 3.6.1 HSIM-F6 FDDI Ring Statistics Screen Fields The HSIM-F6 FDDI Ring Statistics screen allo ws the user to monitor the current HSIM-F6 operational status. The follo wing list describes the Ring Statistics screen fields: RING ST A TE Displays the current ring state.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-12 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide MA C CONFIGURA TION The MA C Configuration field describes the current configuration of the Media Access Control (MA C) and physical layers of the A and B ports.
The Ring Statistics Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-13 • Wrap-A - The flow of the primary ring is entering through port A (primary in) and is wrapped by the MA C, causing the ring to exit through port A (secondary out). Port B is disconnected from the ring.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-14 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide • Wrap-B - The flow of the primary ring is entering through port B (secondary in) and is wrapped by the MA C, causing the ring to exit through port B (primary out). Port A is disconnected from the ring.
The Ring Statistics Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-15 • Wrap-AB - The flow of the primary ring is entering through port A (primary in) and is wrapped by the MA C, causing the ring to exit through port A (secondary out).
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-16 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.7 THE RING MAP CONFIGURATION SCREEN The Ring Map Configuration screen displays FDDI formatted addresses of ring stations in a graphic illustration of the FDDI ring topology , and provides access to a Node Information screen for each de vice located on the ring.
The Ring Map Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-17 3.7.1 Ring Map Configuration Screen Fields The Ring Map Configuration screen displays the addresses and sequence of each FDDI de vice attached to the ring. When first displayed, the station at the upper left corner of the ring is this station (HSIM-F6).
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-18 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.7.2 Ring Map Configuration Screen Commands The follo wing list describes each of the Ring Map Configuration screen commands: Address Mode [ ] The Address Mode command allo ws the user to switch between canonical and MA C format addresses.
The Ring Map Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-19 3.7.3 The Node Information Screen The Ring Map Node Information screen provides information for each selected node on the Ring Map Configuration screen.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-20 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.7.4 Node Information Screen Fields The follo wing list describes each of the Node Information screen fields: Address Displays the address of the selected node. Upstream Address Displays the address of the selected node’ s nearest acti ve upstream neighbor (N A UN).
The HSIM-F6 Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-21 Rooted Indicates whether the selected node has an acti ve A or B port when one, and only one, end of the fiber link connects to an M port.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-22 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.8.1 HSIM-F6 Configuration Screen Fields The follo wing list describes each of the HSIM-F6 Configuration screen fields: SMT V ersion This field displays the current version of Station Management (SMT) the HSIM-F6 is using.
The Full Duplex Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-23 3.9 THE FULL DUPLEX CONFIGURATION SCREEN T o access the Full Duplex Configuration screen from the HSIM-F6 Setup screen, use the arro w ke ys to highlight the Full Duplex Configuration menu item and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-24 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.9.1 Full Duplex FDDI Full duplex FDDI is the creation of a 200 Mbps point-to-point link between two FDDI de vices that support full duplex FDDI operation. Full duplex FDDI is a technology where the end de vices simultaneously transmit and recei ve data at 100 Mbps.
The Full Duplex Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-25 3.9.2 Full Duplex Configuration Screen Fields The follo wing list describes each of the Full Duplex Configuration screen fields: Operation Mode This is a read-only field that displays the current operating parameters of the port.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-26 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.9.3 Configuring the HSIM-F6 for Full Duple x Operation T o configure the HSIM-F6 to operate in full duplex mode, complete the follo wing steps. 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the [STANDARD FDDI] field.
The FDDI/Ethernet T ranslation Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-27 3.10 THE FDDI/ETHERNET T RANSLATION CONFIGURATION SCREEN T o access the FDDI/Ethernet T ranslation Configuration scre.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-28 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3.10.1 FDDI T ranslation Configuration Screen Fields The follo wing list describes each of the FDDI T ranslation Configuration screen fields.
The FDDI/Ethernet T ranslation Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-29 T ranslate all No vell FDDI 802.2 Frames to This field allo ws the user to translate all Nov ell FDDI 802.2 frames to a specific Ethernet frame type. The Ethernet frame types that are a vailable are as follo ws: • Ethernet II • Ethernet SN AP • Ethernet 802.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-30 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide The Interpret 802.3 length for frames > 64 bytes field toggles between the follo wing options: • [DISABLED] (default setting) • [ENABLED] If you retain the default setting of [DISABLED] , the HSIM-F6 only examines 802.
The FDDI/Ethernet T ranslation Configuration Screen HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 3-31 3.10.3 Setting the Frame T ranslation T ypes to the Default V alues T o return the frame translations to the default settings, perform the follo wing steps: 1. Use the arrow keys to highlight the DEFAULT command at the bottom of the screen and press ENTER.
Chapter 3: Local Management 3-32 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide.
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor the HSIM status and diagnose HSIM problems.
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide The follo wing table describes the four possible states of the port A and port B LEDs of the HSIM-F6. The follo wing table defines the dif ferent conditions that the HSIM-F6 can be in depending on the status (colors) of the A, B, P , and S LEDs respecti vely .
HSIM-F6 LED State Definitions HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 4-3 T able 4-3 A, B, P , S LED Definitions 4.1 HSIM-F6 LED STATE DEFINITIONS • Through-A - The flo w of the primary ring is entering the MA C from port A (primary ring in) and e xiting through port B (primary ring out).
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide • Wrap-A - The flow of the primary ring is entering through port A (primary in) and is wrapped by the HSIM-F6, causing the ring to exit through port A (secondary out). Port B is disconnected from the ring.
HSIM-F6 LED State Definitions HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 4-5 • T wisted Ring (A-A)/Wrap-A - This condition indicates that the A port of the HSIM-F6 is connected to the A port of another de vice. It also indicates that the A port has wrapped, combining the primary and secondary rings into a single ring.
Chapter 4: LANVIEW LEDs 4-6 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide.
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5-1 CHAPTER 5 SPECIFICATIONS This chapter lists the operating specifications for the HSIM-F6. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at an y time without notice. 5.1 FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE Depending on the FPIM, interfaces ha ve the follo wing characteristics: 5.
Chapter 5: Specifications 5-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5.1.2 Single Mode Specifications T able 5-3 Multimode Receiver (Signal Detect) Specifications Multimode Receiver (Signal Detect) Asser t power -33.0 dBm typical -31.0 dBm maximum Asser t time 10 µ s typical 100 µ s maximum Deasser t power -36.
Fiber Optic Interface HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5-3 T able 5-6 Single Mode Receiver (Signal Detect) Specifications Single Mode Receiver (Signal Detect) Asser t power -33.0 dBm typical -31.0 dBm maximum Asser t time 10 µ s typical 100 µ s maximum Deasser t power -36.
Chapter 5: Specifications 5-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5.2 UNSHIELDED T WISTED P AIR (UTP) SPECIFICATIONS T able 5-7 UTP T ransmitter Specifications UTP T ransmitter Amplitude 1.080 Vpk maximum 0.920 Vpk minimum Rise time 2 ns minimum 4 ns maximum F all time 2 ns minimum 4 ns maximum Rise/F all variation 0.
Shielded T wisted Pair (STP) T ransmitter Specifications HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5-5 5.3 SHIELDED T WISTED P AIR (STP) T RANSMITTER SPECIFICATIONS T able 5-9 STP T ransmitter Specifications STP T ransmitter Amplitude 1.
Chapter 5: Specifications 5-6 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5.4 CABLE SPECIFICATIONS The FDDI Physical Layer Medium Dependent (PMD), T wisted Pair Physical Layer Medium Dependent (TP-PMD), and Single Mode Fiber Physical Layer Medium Dependent (SMF-PMD) ANSI standards define cable requirements as follo ws: Multimode Fiber Core diameter: 62.
T wisted P air Pinout Configuration HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide 5-7 5.4.3 T wisted P air Cable Length The TP-PMD FDDI standard specifies the follo wing: Maximum total cable length: 100 km (62 miles) — dual ring 200 km (124 miles) — wrapped Maximum twisted pair cable length between adjacent nodes: 100 m (328.
Chapter 5: Specifications 5-8 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide.
HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A FPIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix describes the FDDI Port Interface Modules (FPIMs). A.1 FPIM-00 AND FPIM-01 The FPIM-00 and FPIM-01, sho wn in Figure A-1 , provide a multimode fiber connection. The FPIM-00 uses a MIC style connector and the FPIM-01 uses an SC type connector .
Appendix A: FPIM Specifications A-2 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide A.2 FPIM-02 AND FPIM-04 The FPIM-02 and FPIM-04, sho wn in Figure A-3 , support dif ferent RJ45 connectors. The FPIM-02 has an RJ45 connector supporting an Unshielded T wisted Pair (UTP) connection.
FPIM-05 and FPIM-07 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide A-3 A.3 FPIM-05 AND FPIM-07 The FPIM-05 and FPIM-07, sho wn in Figure A-4 , provide a singlemode fiber connection. The FPIM-05 uses a MIC style connector and the FPIM-07 uses an SC type connector . The specifications for both de vices are listed in T able A-2 .
Appendix A: FPIM Specifications A-4 HSIM-F6 User’ s Guide.
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