Cabletron Systems BRIM-T6 User manual

BRIM-T6
USER’S GUIDE

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NOTICE
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FCC NOTICE
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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 uses, generates, and can radiate radio frequency
energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s manual, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is
likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to correct the
interference at his own expense.
WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are not expressly
approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
DOC NOTICE
This digital apparatus does not exceed the ClassA limits for radio noise emissions from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department
of Communications.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
VCCI NOTICE
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 Information Technology Equipment (VCCI) 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, etc.
Read the instructions for correct handling.

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CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 USING THIS MANUAL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
1.2 INTRODUCING THE BRIM-T6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
1.3 BRIM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.4 RELATED DOCUMENTATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
1.5 GETTING HELP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
2.1 UNPACKING THE BRIM-T6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2 INSTALLING THE BRIM-T6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-1
2.2.1 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a MIM . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-2
2.2.2 Installing the BRIM-T6 into a Standalone Device. .2-4
2.3 CONFIGURING THE BRIM-T6 RING SPEED. . . . . . . . . .2-4
2.4 CONFIGURING AND INSTALLING TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.4.1 Configuring TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
2.4.2 Installing TPIMs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
CHAPTER 3 CONNECTINGTOTHE NETWORK
3.1 CONNECTING STP SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
3.2 CONNECTING UTP SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
3.3 CONNECTING FIBER OPTIC SEGMENTS . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
CHAPTER 4 MONITORING ANDTROUBLESHOOTING
4.1 LANVIEW LEDS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.1.1 Describing BRIM-T6 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-1
4.2 CHECKING THE CONNECTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
APPENDIX A TPIM SPECIFICATIONS
A.1 TWISTED PAIR TPIM PINOUTS: STATION MODE. . . . . .A-1
A.2 FIBER OPTIC TPIM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . .A-1

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APPENDIX B MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS AND
REQUIREMENTS
B.1 FIBER OPTIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-1
B.2 SHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (STP) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-2
B.3 UNSHIELDED TWISTED PAIR (UTP). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .B-3

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CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Welcome to the BRIM-T6 USER’S GUIDE . This manual describes
BRIM-T6features,installationinstructions,and operating procedures.Itis
intended for all users of the BRIM-T6.
1.1 USINGTHIS MANUAL
If you are unfamiliar with Cabletron Systems’networking products, please
read this manual completely to gain an understanding of the features and
capabilities of the BRIM-T6. Also, you should have a general knowledge
of Token Ring (IEEE 802.5) data communications networks and their
physical layer components before operating the BRIM-T6.
This manual is organized as follows:
Chapter 1,
Introduction , outlines the contents of this manual and
discusses BRIM-T6 features, capabilities, and specifications. It also
describes how to get technical help and lists related documentation.
Chapter 2,
Installation , describes how to configure and install the
BRIM-T6 and Token Ring Port Interface Modules (TPIMs).
Chapter 3,
Connecting to the Network , describes how to establish the
physical link to a Local Area Network (LAN) by connecting standard
network cable segments to the BRIM-T6.
Chapter 4,
Monitoring and Troubleshooting , describes how to use the
LANVIEW LEDs diagnostic system to monitor the BRIM-T6’s
operational status. It also describes procedures for resolving problems
encountered establishing a link to a network via the BRIM-T6 interface.
AppendixA,
TPIM Specifications , describes specifications for Cabletron
Systems’series of attachable TPIMs.
Appendix B,
Media Specifications , describes specifications for network
media.

INTRODUCTION
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1.2 INTRODUCINGTHE BRIM-T6
TheBRIM-T6(seeFigure 1-1)is a SNMP-manageabledaughterboardthat
provides a bridging and routing interface for a variety of Cabletron
Systems’Intel i960-based intelligent Token Ring and Ethernet host
devices (for example, the MicroMMAC-T concentrator and the EMM-E6
management module).
Figure 1-1. BRIM-T6
NOTE : Contact your Cabletron Representative for up-to-date information
about products that support the BRIM-T6.
Media Flexibility
Used in conjunction with Cabletron Systems’series of hot swappable
TPIMs, the BRIM-T6 can be configured for connection to all standard
network media. See Section 2.4 for instructions on how to configure and
install TPIMs. Table 1-1 lists TPIMs and their corresponding media and
connector types.
Table 1-1. TPIMs and Corresponding Media
TPIM Corresponding Media Connector
TPIM-T1
Shielded Twisted Pair DB9
TPIM-T2
Unshielded Twisted Pair RJ45
TPIM-T4
Shielded Twisted Pair RJ45
TPIM-F2
Multimode Fiber Optic ST
TPIM-F3
Single-mode Fiber Optic ST
BRIM T6
16Mb XMT
STB RCV