Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NBR-420 Cabletron Systems
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NBR-220 TWO PORT BRIDGE WITH LANVIEW ® RECEIVE TRANSMIT COLLISION STAND BY PORT B A PWR CPU COM RESET PORT B PORT A EPIM-A PWR EPIM-A PWR NBR-420 MULTI POR T BRIDGE ROUTER WITH LANVIEW ® RECEIVE TRA.
NBR-SERIES Installation 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.
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NBR-SERIES Installation Guide v CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 NBR Features ........................................................................
Contents vi NBR-SERIES Installation Guide CHAPTER 4 T ROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Using LANVIEW ........................................................................... 4-1 4.2 Troubleshooting Checklist ......................................................
Contents NBR-SERIES Installation Guide vii APPENDIX D ADDITIONAL INF ORMATION D.1 NBR Overview .............................................................................D-1 D.2 Ethernet Channels A, B, C, and D ......................................
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION The Cabletron Systems NBR-SERIES of Network Bridge Routers (NBR-220, NBR-420, NBR-620) provide bridging and routing solutions for Ethernet, token ring, FDDI, A TM, or wide area networks.
Chapter 1: Introduction P age 1-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide This manual explains the follo wing: • Installing the NBR • Connecting the NBR to an existing netw ork • T esting the NBR • T ro.
NBR Features NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 1-3 Appendix A, NBR Specifications , provides the physical properties, en vironmental operating requirements, agency approv als, and power requirements. Appendix B, EPIM Specifications , details the specifications for the EPIMs that may be used with the NBR.
Chapter 1: Introduction P age 1-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Bridging/Routing The NBR-420 and NBR-620 can support two optional Bridge/Router Interface Modules (BRIMs).
NBR Features NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 1-5 MIB Navigation NBR firmware supports a management tool which allo ws for MIB navigation from a remote station. Refer to the NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620 Local Management Guide for more information regarding MIB navigation.
Chapter 1: Introduction P age 1-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 1.3 CON VENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT The follo wing con ventions are used throughout this document: 1.4 RELATED MANUALS Use the follo wing manuals to supplement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual.
Getting Help NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 1-7 1.5 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, contact Cabletron Systems T echnical Support: By phone (603) 332-9400 Monday – Friday; 8 A .
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 2-1 CHAPTER 2 CONTR OLS AND INDICATORS This chapter provides descriptions of the controls and indicators of the Network Bridge Routers (NBR-220, NBR-420, NBR-620) .
Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators P age 2-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 2.1 LANVIEW LEDs The NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620 incorporate the Cabletron Systems LANVIEW status monitoring and diagnostics system. LANVIEW LEDs help diagnose problems, such as a po wer failure or a cable fault.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-1 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION This chapter contains the follo wing procedures: • Unpacking the NBR • Preparing the NBR for installation • Installing the NBR • Connecting the NBR to the po wer source • Connecting the NBR to the network 3.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 3.2 PREPARING THE NBR FOR INSTALLATION This section contains the follo wing procedures: • Removing chassis co ver • Setting mode swi.
Preparing the NBR for Installation NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-3 T o remov e the chassis cov er, perform the following steps (see Figure 3-1): 1. Disconnect the NBR from the network as follows: a. Disconnect the po wer cord from the rear of the NBR.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Figure 3-2 Switch, BRIM, and SIMM Locations NBR FRONT P ANEL LDRAM SDRAM BRIM (PORT F) BRIM (PORT E) NVRAM RESET SWITCH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 .
Preparing the NBR for Installation NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-5 3.2.2 Setting Mode Switches Figure 3-2 sho ws the location and factory default settings of the mode switches. Check these switches to ensure that they are in the correct position for normal NBR operation.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide After changing the state of this switch, and repowering the device, the NBR requests a new image until it either receives a new image, or you reset the NBR again by using the RESET button on the front panel.
Preparing the NBR for Installation NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-7 3.2.4 Installing SIMM Upgrades The NBR allo ws memory upgrades for FLASH Electrically Erasable Programmable Read only Memory (FLASH EEPR OM), Shared Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM), and Local Dynamic Random Access Memory (LDRAM).
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-8 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Figure 3-3 Installing a FLASH SIMM Install a FLASH SIMM as follo ws: 1. Insert the SIMM between the connector teeth in the SIMM slot. 2. Pivot the SIMM back until it locks into the clips in the SIMM slot, and the SIMM holes fit over the SIMM slot posts.
Preparing the NBR for Installation NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-9 3.2.4.2 Installing LDRAM and SDRAM SIMMs T o install an LDRAM or SDRAM SIMM, see Figure 3-4 and the steps belo w . Figure 3-4 Installing an LDRAM or SDRAM SIMM Install an LDRAM or SDRAM SIMM as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-10 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Install an EPIM as follo ws: 1. Remove the coverplate or the EPIM (whichever applies). 2. Slide your new EPIM into place, making sure the connectors on the rear of the module and inside the HUB attach properly.
Preparing the NBR for Installation NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-11 3.2.7 T esting the NBR Before installing the NBR in a li ve netw ork, test the hub in a controlled situation to ensure that it is bridging packets. Perform this test with two workstations (see Figure 3-6), as follo ws: 1.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-12 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Figure 3-6 Installation Check-out 3.3 INSTALLING THE NBR Y ou can install the NBR on any horizontal surf ace. In addition, Cabletron Systems provides an accessory kit with the NBR that includes hardw are to install the NBR in a 19-inch rack.
Installing the NBR NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-13 • If a shelving unit is to be used, it must be able to support 30 pounds (13.6 kg) of static weight. • The temperature for the selected location must be maintained between 5 ° and 40 ° C, and less than 10 ° C per hour temperature change.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-14 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 3.3.2 Rack Mounting the NBR Install the NBR in a 19-inch rack as follo ws: 1. Remove four cover screws (two from each side) located along the front edges of each side of the NBR. See Figure 3-8.
Connecting the NBR to the P ower Source NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-15 3.3.3 Free-Standing Installation For a free-standing shelf or tabletop installation, locate the NBR within 7 feet of its po wer source and with an unrestricted free surface area 21 inches wide, 18 inches deep and 6 inches high, as sho wn in Figure 3-10.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-16 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 2. Observe the status of the LANVIEW LEDs on the NBR. When the CPU LED is flashing, the STAND BY LEDs indicate the boot state of the NBR. During this period (up to 5 minutes), the LEDs cycle through a series of internal diagnostics.
Connecting the NBR to the Network NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-17 3.5 CONNECTING THE NBR TO THE NETWORK This section gi ves procedures for connecting the NBR to the netw ork using the v arious EPIMs av ailable. Once you hav e successfully powered up your NBR, you can add network connections.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-18 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Connect an EPIM-T to a T wisted Pair Segment as follo ws: 1. Connect the twisted pair segment to the module by inserting the RJ45 connector on the twisted pair segment into the RJ45 port on the module.
Connecting the NBR to the Network NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-19 3.5.2 Connecting an A UI Cable to an EPIM-X Connect an EPIM-X to a de vice not requiring SQE as follo ws: 1. Check that the SQE LED on the EPIM-X is OFF. If the SQE LED is ON, check the position of the SQE switch.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-20 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an EPIM-F1/F2 or EPIM-F3 When connecting a fiber optic link segment to an EPIM-F1/F2 or EPIM-F.
Connecting the NBR to the Network NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-21 Connect a fiber optic link segment to an EPIM-F1/F2 or an EPIM-F3 as follo ws: 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.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-22 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 3. Attach the fiber labeled 2 to the applicable transmit port labeled TX, on the module. 4. At the other end of the fiber optic cable, attach the fiber labeled 1 to the transmit port of the device.
Connecting the NBR to the Network NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 3-23 b. Attach the thin-net segment to one (1) of the female connectors on the tee-connector. c. Attach another thin-coax segment or a terminator to the other female connector on the tee-connector.
Chapter 3: Installation P age 3-24 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Connect an EPIM-A to an external netw ork segment as follo ws: 1. Check that the PWR LED on the EPIM-A is on. If the PWR LED is off, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. 2. Attach an external transceiver to the network segment intended for AUI port connection.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-1 CHAPTER 4 T ROUB LESHOOTING This chapter provides information for troubleshooting netw ork and NBR operational problems. The follo wing sections describe the LANVIEW LEDs, provide a troubleshooting checklist, and e xplain how to use the LCD and the RESET button.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide T able 4-1 LANVIEW LEDs LED Color Description Error Condition/ Recommended Action PWR Green Indicates that the NBR is receiving power . If OFF , chec k the input power source (circuit breaker , fuse, etc.
Using LANVIEW NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-3 COLLISION A, B, C , D Red Collision detected on a segment. When the LAN is operating properly , occasional flashing is normal. Excessive flashing, or a solid light, indicates an inordinate number of collisions.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 4.2 T ROUBLESHOOTING CHEC KLIST If your NBR is not operating properly , the following checklist describes some of the problems that may occur , possible causes for the problem, and suggestions for resolving the problem.
T roubleshooting Chec klist NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-5 User parameters (IP address, De vice and Module name, etc.) are lost when de vice is powered do wn. NVRAM reset s witch has been toggled and user-entered parameters ha ve been reset to f actor y def ault.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 4.3 USING THE LCD The NBR-420 and NBR-620 are equipped with a front panel LCD as sho wn in Figure 4-2. The LCD pro vides network statistics and diagnostic information such as Po wer up diagnostics, Re vision le vels, MA C and IP Addresses, and Error Alerts.
Using the LCD NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-7 4.3.1 Unsaved Initialization Messa ges Unsav ed Initialization messages are generated during power -up and appear as the e vent occurs. These messages track the boot up sequence. They are not sa ved and cannot be recalled.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-8 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide T o Exit There are three ways to e xit the Static System messages: • From the last Static System message Momentarily press the DISPLAY button while the last message “COM 2 Port Function xxxxx” is displayed.
Using the LCD NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-9 4.3.3 Alarm Messages Alarm messages pertain to e vents that occur within the NBR. The messages that can be displayed are sho wn in this section.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-10 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 4.3.4 Saved System Messa ges Sav ed System messages are de vice related startup or boot strap messages, BOO TP/TFTP host, or startup error messages.
Using the LCD NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age 4-11 • From the product name display Press and hold the DISPLAY button for 3 seconds while the product name is displayed. When the button is released, the display steps to the Alarm messages. Then press and hold the DISPLAY button for another 3 seconds.
Chapter 4: T roubleshooting P age 4-12 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide 4.3.5 Failure or Err or Messages Failure or Error Messages appear when an unreco verable condition occurs. These messages are not sa ved and cannot be recalled by using the DISLA Y button.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age A-1 APPENDIX A NBR SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides the operating specifications for the Cabletron Systems NBR. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.
Appendix A: NBR Specifications P age A-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide A.2 COM P OR T PINOUTS COM 1 PORT PINOUTS COM 2 PORT PINOUTS COM PORT (NBR-220 Onl y) PINOUTS T ype: Standard RJ45 port Pin 1 T .
Physical Pr oper ties NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age A-3 A.3 PHYSICAL PR OPER TIES Dimensions: 7.2H x 43.6W x 34.6D (cm) 2.8H x 17W x 13.5D (in) W eight (unit): 3.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age B-1 APPENDIX B EPIM SPECIFICATIONS B.1 EPIM SPECIFICATIONS EPIMs enable the connection of the NBR to dif ferent media types. Cabletron Systems of fers a v ariety of EPIMs. The follo wing sections explain specifications for each EPIM.
Appendix B: EPIM Specifications P age B-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide B.3 EPIM-F1/F2 The EPIM-F1 and EPIM-F2 sho wn in Figure B-2 support Multimode Fiber Optic cabling. Each EPIM has an internal Cabletron Systems FOT-F Fiber Optic Transceiver . The EPIM-F1 is equipped with SMA Connectors and the EPIM-F2 is equipped with ST Connectors.
EPIM-F3 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age B-3 B.4 EPIM-F3 The EPIM-F3 sho wn in Figure B-3 supports Single Mode Fiber Optic cabling. It has an internal Cabletron Systems FOT-F Fiber Optic Transceiver and is equipped with ST Connectors. Specif ications for the EPIM-F3 are listed belo w .
Appendix B: EPIM Specifications P age B-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide The transmitter po wer le vels gi ven abov e are Peak Power Le vels after optical ov ershoot. Use a Peak Power Meter to compare the v alues given abov e to those measured on any particular port.
EPIM-C NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age B-5 B.5 EPIM-C The EPIM-C supports thin coaxial cabling and is equipped with an internal Cabletron Systems TMS-3 Transceiver . Use the TERM switch on the front of the EPIM-C to set the internal 50 Ohm terminator .
Appendix B: EPIM Specifications P age B-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide B.6 EPIM-A AND EPIM-X The EPIM-A is a DB15 female connector used to attach segments to an external transcei ver . The EPIM-X is equipped with dual internal transcei vers. It has a DB15 male connector used to attach se gments to an A UI cable.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age C-1 APPENDIX C NETW ORK PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION This appendix contains general networking guidelines. Before attempting to install the NBR or any additional EPIMs or BRIMs, re view the requirements and specifications outlined in this appendix.
Appendix C: Network Planning and Configuration P age C-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide • 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.
Network Cab le Requirements NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age C-3 • Temperature - Multi-pair PVC 24 A WG telephone cables typically hav e an attenuation of approximately 8-10 dB/100 m at 20 ° C (68 ° F). The attenuation of PVC insulated cable v aries significantly with temperature.
Appendix C: Network Planning and Configuration P age C-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide - Network propagation delay is the amount of time it takes a packet to trav el from the sending device to the recei ving device. T otal propagation delay allo wed for the entire network must not exceed 25.
Network Cab le Requirements NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age C-5 - Network propagation delay is the amount of time it takes a packet to trav el from the sending device to the recei ving device. T otal propagation delay for the entire network must not e xceed 25.
Appendix C: Network Planning and Configuration P age C-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide C.2 T RANSCEIVER REQUIREMENTS When you connect an external netw ork segment to an EPIM-A in your hub through a transcei ver , that transcei ver must meet IEEE 802.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age D-1 APPENDIX D ADDITIONAL INF ORMATION D .1 NBR OVERVIEW The NBR provides bridging and management for up to four separate Ethernet channels (A, B, C, and D).
Appendix D: Additional Information P age D-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Since the NBR is SNMP compliant, you can control and monitor the de vice remotely and locally using dif ferent SNMP Network Management packages.
Bridging Functionality NBR-SERIES Installation Guide P age D-3 D .4 BRIDGING FUNCTIONALITY The NBR automatically configures itself as a bridge between channels A, B, C, D, E, and F for a six port bridge maximum.
NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Index-1 INDEX C Certification A-3 COM port pinouts A-2 E Environmental requirements A-3 H Help 1-7 L LANVIEW LEDs 1-3, 2-2 LCD 1-3, 2-2, 4-6 N NBR connecting to the netwo.
POWER SUPPLY CORD The mains cord used with this equipment must be a 2 conductor plus ground type with minimum 0.75 mm square conductors and must incorporate a standard IEC appliance coupler on one end.
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If you have not bought Cabletron Systems NBR-420 yet, this is a good time to familiarize yourself with the basic data on the product. First of all view first pages of the manual, you can find above. You should find there the most important technical data Cabletron Systems NBR-420 - thus you can check whether the hardware meets your expectations. When delving into next pages of the user manual, Cabletron Systems NBR-420 you will learn all the available features of the product, as well as information on its operation. The information that you get Cabletron Systems NBR-420 will certainly help you make a decision on the purchase.
If you already are a holder of Cabletron Systems NBR-420, but have not read the manual yet, you should do it for the reasons described above. You will learn then if you properly used the available features, and whether you have not made any mistakes, which can shorten the lifetime Cabletron Systems NBR-420.
However, one of the most important roles played by the user manual is to help in solving problems with Cabletron Systems NBR-420. Almost always you will find there Troubleshooting, which are the most frequently occurring failures and malfunctions of the device Cabletron Systems NBR-420 along with tips on how to solve them. Even if you fail to solve the problem, the manual will show you a further procedure – contact to the customer service center or the nearest service center
