Bay Networks 5380 How to use

Part No. 112772-A
May 1996
Hardware Release
Notes for the
Model 5380 Ethernet
and the Model 5580
Token Ring Routers
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© 1996 by Bay Networks, Inc. All rights reserved.
Trademarks
Wellfleet is a registered trademark and Bay Networks, System 5000, and PPX are trademarks of
Bay Networks, Inc.
Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective
holders.
Statement of Conditions
In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, Bay
Networks, Inc. reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document
without notice.
Bay Networks, Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of
the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a ClassA 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 generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If it is not
installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful interference
to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
harmful interference, in which case users will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference at their own expense.
EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance
This is to certify that the Bay Networks Model 5380 Ethernet Router and Model 5580 Token
Ring Router are shielded against the generation of radio interference in accordance with the
application of Council Directive 89/336/EEC,Article 4a. Conformity is declared by the
application of EN 55 022:1987 Class B (CISPR 22:1985/BS 6527:1988).
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das Model 5380 Ethernet Router und das Model 5580 Token Ring
Router gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 undVfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen
entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch
gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte dieAnmerkungen in der
Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses
Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der
Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Die Erfüllung der zutreffenden Vorschriften hängt von der Benutzung geschirmter Kabel ab. Der
Benutzer ist für den Erwerb der entsprechenden Kabel verantwortlich.
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Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the Model 5380 Ethernet Router and Model 5580 Token Ring Router
have been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/
1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in
accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to
the notes in the operating instructions.
Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this
equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the
regulations.
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. It is the
responsibility of the user to procure the appropriate cables.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the 1st 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 Machines that are aimed at
preventing radio interference in commercial and/or industrial areas.
Consequently, when this equipment is used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto,
radio interference may be caused to equipment such as radios and TV receivers.
Compliance with the applicable regulations is dependent upon the use of shielded cables. The
user is responsible for procuring the appropriate cables. Read instructions for correct handling
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Introduction
These release notes contain important information about your Model 5380
Ethernet Router and Model 5580 Token Ring Router. For more detailed
information about these products, refer to
Using the Model 5380 Ethernet and
the Model 5580 Token Ring Routers
(Bay Networks
™
part number 112768-A).
The followings topics are included in these release notes:
• Slot restrictions for router modules
• Net module installation and removal warning
• Further explanation of LED indicators
• Mac addresses for router modules
• Clearing a slot for a new module
• Viewing token ring port statistics
• System 5000 service port dial-in information
Model 5000AH Chassis Slot Restrictions
Your Model 5380 or Model 5580 router has an orange caution tag attached to
warn you to install router modules only in slots 6 through 14 of a Model
5000AH chassis with a parallel packet express (PPX
™
) backplane.
Do not install router modules in slot 1 or slot 4 of a Model 5000AH chassis.
WARNING: Installing a router module in slot 1 of a Model 5000AH chassis
will damage the chassis clock module. Installing a router module in slot 4 of a
Model 5000AH chassis will damage the router power supply.
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Net Module Installation and Removal Warning
Make sure that the pins on the net module plug connector and the pins on the
router baseboard connector are aligned (see Figure 1). When you push the net
module into the baseboard connector, it should attach easily. If there is any
resistance, STOP and recheck the pins before forcing the connector down.
Refer to the
Quick Installation and Reference for System 5000 Net Modules
(Bay Networks part number 112769-A) for more information.
Figure 1. Properly installing a net module
When you remove a net module from a Model 5380 Ethernet Router or Model
5580 Token Ring Router, you must lift the module straight up, parallel to the
baseboard. Grasp the board close to the connector using both hands; do not pull
the board up from one end. If you rock the module back and forth or side to
side, you can bend the connector pins. When you attempt to reinstall a net
module with bent connector pins, you can damage the net module and the
baseboard.
WARNING: If the connectors are not properly aligned, you can bend the
pins, damage the net module and the baseboard, and cause a short circuit.
6703
Plug
Slot
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LED Descriptions
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LED Descriptions
This section contains information about LED indications that are not detailed in
the manual.
Token Ring Router LEDs
Before the Ring Connect LEDs will light green on the Model 5580 Token Ring
Router, you must perform two steps.
1. Use the Service Port Diagnostics Menu to connect each interface to a
backplane ring.
Refer to Using the Model 5380 Ethernet and Model 5580 Token Ring
Routers
for instructions.
2. Use Site Manager to assign a protocol (and other configuration
parameters such as an IP address, if applicable) to each interface.
Refer to Using Site Manager Software (Bay Networks part number
112942 Rev. A) for more information.
Ethernet Router LEDs
The Segment Connection LEDs on a Model 5380 Ethernet Router light green
when the router interfaces are connected through the service port Slot Selection
menu. These indicators are misleading because the interfaces are not connected
to the backplane until you use the Service Port Diagnostics menu to assign the
interfaces to a segment and use Site Manager to assign a protocol.
FDDI Net Module LEDs
The Sec (Secondary) and Pri (Primary) LEDs for the FDDI net module Bypass
connector will remain green when the board is partially unplugged from chassis
backplane the router baseboard. Make sure that the router module is installed
properly into the chassis.
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Dual-portToken Ring Net Module LEDs
When a dual-port token ring net module is configured for a speed (4 or
16 megabits per second (Mb/s)) and it is connected to a Model 5505P Token
Ring Host Module that is configured for a different speed than the net module,
the Rx and Insert LEDs on the net module light green. The host module LED
lights amber. These indicators are misleading; the router is not inserted into the
ring.
PPX Flow Control LEDs
Some early production units of the Model 5380 and Model 5580 router
modules have a bank of LEDs labeled PPX Flow Control. Disregard these
LEDs; they are not operational. Later production units do not contain these
LEDs (see Figure 2).
Figure 2. LED displays on later production router modules
5380
Ethernet Router
Segment Connection
Module Status
S1
S5
S9
S2
S6
S10
S3
S7
S11
S4
S8
S12
Run
Net1
Boot
Net2
Diag
BP PPX
ABCD
ABCD
PPX Transmit
PPX Arbiter
6561
Annunciator
Segment-level LEDs
Module Status LEDs
PPX-level LEDs
5580
Token Ring Router
Module Status
Ring Connect
R1
R6
R2
R7
R3
R8
R5
R4
R9
Run
Net1
Boot
Net2
Diag
BP PPX
ABCD
ABCD
PPX Transmit
PPX Arbiter
6562
Annunciator
Ring-level LEDs
Module Status LEDs
PPX-level LEDs
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Router MAC Addresses
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Router MAC Addresses
The MAC addresses for Model 5380 and Model 5580 router modules follow
the Wellfleet
®
addressing convention. The OID is 0000a2. Keep this fact in
mind when you look at router MAC addresses on an Ethernet trace.
Clearing a System 5000 Slot Before Installing a New Module
When you install and configure a Model 5380 or a Model 5580 router module
in a System 5000 chassis, the Supervisory Module saves the configuration. If
you replace the router with a different model router or a different type of
module, you will need to “clear the slot” (clear the configuration settings from
the Supervisory Module) before configuring a new module. Refer to
Using the
Model 5380 Ethernet and the Model 5580 Token Ring Routers
for the
procedure.
ViewingToken Ring Port Statistics
When you view the token ring port statistics through the service port
Connection Diagnostics menu, the data that is displayed is from the perspective
of the active monitor not from the Model 5580 Token Ring Router ports. Use
Site Manager to view the Model 5580 port statistics.
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Dialing into a Router through the System 5000 Service Port
The System 5000 service port has a male DB-9 connector that supports 3-wire
RS-232 signal (transmit, receive, and ground) with data leads for serial
asynchronous use only. To dial into the service port, set clear to send (CTS) and
data set ready (DSR) on your modem to “Forced On.” Refer to your modem
reference guide for instructions in setting these parameters to the values listed
in Table 1.
Table 1. Modem and terminal parameter settings
Parameters Settings
Modem
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Parity None
Clear to send (CTS) Forced On
Data set ready (DSR) Forced On
Data terminal ready (DTR) Set to Ignore
Terminal
Baud rate 9600
Data bits 8
Stop bits 1
Parity None
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