DEC DECswitch 900ET Istruzioni operative e di manutenzione

DECswitch 900ET

Installation and Configuration

Part Number: EK-DETER-IN. A01

March 1996

This book describes how to install and configure the DECswitch 900ET module.

Revision/Update Information: This is a new document.

Digital Equipment Corporation makes no representations that the use of its products in the manner

described in this publication will not infringe on existing or future patent rights, nor do the descriptions

contained in this publication imply the granting of licenses to make, use, or sell equipment or software in

accordance with the description.

Possession, use, or copying of the software described in this publication is authorized only pursuant to a

valid written license from Digital or an authorized sublicensor.

The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:

DEC, DECswitch, DECconnect, DEChub, DECnet, Digital, clearVISN, MultiSwitch, ThinWire, and the DIGITAL logo.

AppleTalk is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

Novell and IPX are registered trademarks of Novell, Inc.

FCC NOTICE - Class A Computing Device:

This equipment generates, uses, and may emit radio frequency energy. The equipment has been type tested and found to comply

with the limits for a Class A computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide rea-

sonable protection against such radio frequency interference when operated in a commercial environment. Operation of this equip-

ment in a residential area may cause interference; in which case, measures taken to correct the interference are at the user's expense.

VCCI NOTICE - Class 1 Computing Device:

This equipment is in the 1st Class category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms

to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Ma-

chines aimed at preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas. Consequently, when used in a residential area

or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be caused to radios and TV receivers. Read the instructions for correct han-

dling.

CE NOTICE - Class A Computing Device:

Warning!

This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be

required to take adequate measures.

Achtung!

Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkstörgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes Rundfunkstörungen

auftreten, in welchen Fällen der Benutzer für entsprechende Gegenma(nahmen verantwortlich ist.

Attention!

Ceci est un produit de Classe A. Dans un environment domestique, ce produit risque de créer des interférences radioélectriques, il

appartiendra alors à l'utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.

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CONTENTS

Preface

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii

Organization. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . viii

Associated Documents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix

Conventions and Terms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi

Correspondence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xii

How to Order Additional Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii

Safety

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .xv

1 Product Introduction

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1

What is the DECswitch 900ET? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Front Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6

Back Panel Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9

2 Installing the Module

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1

Installing the Module in a DEChub 900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2

Task 1: Compare the Power Ratings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Task 2: Seat the Module into the DEChub 900 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Task 3: Verify Initial LED Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5

Task 4: Connect the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

3 Installing the Setup Port Cable

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1

Signaling Standards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Setup Port Device Cabling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Connecting the Setup Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

4 Setting Up and Configuring the Module in a DEChub ONE

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1

Accessing the Setup Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2

Using Menus to Setup the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3

Go to Local Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18

CONFIG Commands. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-21

Configuring Token-Ring Port Connection (0 or 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-22

Configuring Ethernet Port 2 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-23

Configuring OBM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-24

5 Configuring the Module in a DEChub 900

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1

Accessing the Setup Port. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2

DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Installation Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3

Using Menus to Setup the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Using Telnet to Configure Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-17

Configuring Token-Ring Port Connection (0 or 1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-19

Configuring Ethernet Port 2 Connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20

Configuring OBM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-21

6 Removing the Module

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-1

Removing the Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-2

Unseating the Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-3

A Problem Solving

Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-1

LED Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-2

Problem Solving Using LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-3

B Connector and Pin Assignments

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1

Connector Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2

Internal and External Crossover Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-6

C Product Specifications

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-1

Operating Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-2

Acoustical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .C-5

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Preface

Overview

About this Manual

This manual describes how to install the DECswitch 900ET in a DEChub 900

MultiSwitch. (How to install the DECswitch 900ET in the DEChub ONE docking

station is described in the DEChub ONE Installation manual.) This manual also

describes how to configure the DECswitch 900ET software to operate in either a

DEChub 900 MultiSwitch or as a standalone module in a DEChub ONE docking

station.

Intended Audience

This manual is intended for use by personnel who will install and configure the

DECswitch 900ET module.

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Organization

This manual is organized as follows:

Section Description

1 Provides an overview of the DECswitch 900ET, describes its

features, and lists front and back panel features.

2 Provides instructionsfor installing the module ina DEChub 900

MultiSwitch.

3 Provides instructions for installing the setup port cable.

4 Provides instructions for configuring the module in a DEChub

ONE.

5 Provides instructions for configuring the module in a DEChub

900 MultiSwitch.

6 Provides instructions for removing the module from a DEChub

900 MultiSwitch.

A Provides installation-specific troubleshooting information

using the LEDs.

B Provides connector and pin assignment information.

C Provides product specifications.

Associated Documents

The following documentsprovide information relating to the module. To orderany of

these documents, refer to the section titled How to Order Additional Documentation.

Title and Order Number Description

clearVISN Overview and

Concepts Provides an overview and concepts for

clearVISN.

clearVISN Configuration and

Use Describes how to configure and use

clearVISN applications.

clearVISN Installation Describes how to install

clearVISNapplications.

DEChub ONE Installation

EK-DEHU2-IN Provides installation and operation

guidelines for single-slot hub configuration,

including rack-mount options and cabling.

Bridging

Configuration Guide

AA-QL29B-TE

Describes bridging methods, operational

features of bridging, configuration methods

and basic configurations, and monitoring of

bridging software.

DEChub 900 MultiSwitch

Owner’s Manual

EK-DH2MS-OM

Provides installation, use, security, and

troubleshooting information for the DEChub

900 MultiSwitch.

Event Logging System

Messages Guide

AA-QL2AB-TE

Describes messages logged by the Event

Logging System.

(continued)

Network Interface

Operations Guide

AA-QL2BB-TE

Describes the configuring and monitoring of

the network interfaces in the Bridge Router

Software bridging router.

Distributed Routing

Software Router Protocols

Reference Guide

AA-QL2CB-TE

Provides detailed reference information

about the micro-operating system structure

and the protocols and interfaces that the

bridging routers support.

Systems Network Architecture

Guide

AA-QU5SA-TE

Supports IBM’s Systems Network

Architecture (SNA) and Data Link Switching

(DLSw).

Distributed Routing

Software Routing Protocols

Users Guide

AA-QL2DB-TE

Explains how to configure and monitor the

routing protocol software.

System

Software Guide

AA-QL2EB-TE

Describes the installation, configuration, and

operation of the Bridge Router Software.

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