Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T Installation manual

CRBRIM-W/T
HARDWARE USER’S GUIDE
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005

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Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.
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© Copyright April 1995 by: Cabletron Systems, Inc. P.O. Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03866-5005
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Systems, Inc.
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Read all instructions that appear with this symbol. Failure to follow the instructions
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has the potential to cause injury.
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NOTICE
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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CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC.
PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT
IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement.
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(“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron
software program (the “Program”) contained in this package. The Program may be
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in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement.
You may not copy, reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted
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2. OTHER RESTRICTIONS. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or
disassemble the Program.
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under the laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire.You accept the
personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts.

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AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
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WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF BUSINESS
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THIS CABLETRON PRODUCT, EVEN IF CABLETRON HAS BEEN ADVISED OF
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computer software” submitted with restricted rights in accordance with Section 52227-19
(a) through (d) of the Commercial Computer Software - Restricted Rights Clause and its
successors, and (c) in all respects is proprietary data belonging to Cabletron and/or its
suppliers.
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defined in the DoD Supplement to the Federal Acquisition Regulations, Section 52.227-
7013 (c) (1) (ii) and its successors, and use, duplication, disclosure by the Government is
subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data
and Computer Software clause at 252.227-7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial
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Contents
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Using This Manual ..........................................................................1-2
1.2 Document Objectives......................................................................1-2
1.3 Document Organization ..................................................................1-2
1.4 Document Conventions...................................................................1-3
1.5 Related Manuals.............................................................................1-5
1.6 Getting Help....................................................................................1-5
Chapter 2 Product Overview
2.1 System Specifications.....................................................................2-2
2.2 Memory Configurations...................................................................2-3
2.3 Protocol Support .............................................................................2-4
Chapter 3 Preparing for Installation
3.1 Preventing Electrostatic Discharge Damage ..................................3-1
3.2 System Operation Prerequisites .....................................................3-2
3.3 Distance Limitations........................................................................3-2
3.3.1 Serial Connections ..........................................................3-2
3.4 Interference Considerations............................................................3-4
3.5 Console Considerations..................................................................3-5
3.5.1 Console Port Connections...............................................3-5
3.6 Network Connection Considerations...............................................3-5
3.6.1 Token Ring Connections.................................................3-5
3.6.2 Serial Connections ..........................................................3-6
3.7 Inspecting the System.....................................................................3-6

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Chapter 4 Installation
4.1 Tools and Parts Required...............................................................4-1
4.2 Installing the CRBRIM-W/T.............................................................4-2
4.2.1 Installing a CRBRIM-W/T into a MIM ..............................4-2
4.3 Making External Connections.........................................................4-7
Chapter 5 Troubleshooting the Hardware
Configuration
5.1 Problem Solving..............................................................................5-1
5.1.1 Troubleshooting the Network Interfaces and Cables ......5-2
5.1.2 Reading LED Indicators ..................................................5-2
Chapter 6 Maintenance
6.1 Installing Primary-Memory DRAM SIMMs ......................................6-1
6.1.1 Tools and Equipment Required.......................................6-2
6.1.2 Primary Memory Configurations......................................6-2
6.1.3 Approved DRAM SIMMs .................................................6-3
6.1.4 DRAM SIMM Installation .................................................6-3
6.2 Replacing System-Code SIMMs.....................................................6-5
6.2.1 Tools and Equipment Required.......................................6-5
6.2.2 System-Code SIMM Replacement..................................6-5
6.3 Recovering a Lost Password..........................................................6-7
Appendix A Cabling Specifications
A.1 Console Port Signals and Pinouts ..................................................A-2
A.2 Serial Cable Assemblies and Pinouts.............................................A-3
A.2.1 EIA-530 ...........................................................................A-3
A.2.2 RS-232............................................................................A-5
A.2.3 RS-449............................................................................A-8
A.2.4 V.35...............................................................................A-11
A.2.5 X.21...............................................................................A-14

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Appendix B Virtual Configuration Register
B.1 Virtual Configuration Register Settings...........................................B-1
B.1.1 Changing Configuration Register Settings ......................B-3
B.1.2 Virtual Configuration Register Bit Meanings....................B-5
B.1.3 Enabling Booting from Flash ...........................................B-8
B.1.4 Copying to Flash..............................................................B-8
Appendix C Bootstrap Program
C.1 Entering the Bootstrap Program .....................................................C-1
C.1.1 Available Bootstrap Commands......................................C-2
C.1.2 Running the Diagnostics..................................................C-5

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Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome to the Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T User’s Guide. This manual
describes features, explains installation procedures, and provides specifications for
the Cabletron Systems CRBRIM-W/T. The CRBRIM-W/T is designed to reside
in, and provide additional connectivity/functionality to various Cabletron Systems
MIMs and hubs such as the MicroMMAC.
Figure 1-1. CRBRIM-W/T
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CHAPTER 1: Introduction
1.1 UsingThis Manual
Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and
to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the CRBRIM-W/T. A
general working knowledge of data communications networks and their physical
layer components is helpful when using the CRBRIM-W/T.
1.2 Document Objectives
This publication steps you through initial site preparation, installation, and
troubleshooting. It also covers selected maintenance procedures.
1.3 Document Organization
The major sections of this publication follow:
• Chapter 1, Introduction, outlines the contents, and describes the objectives
and conventions of the CRBRIM-W/T Hardware User’s Guide . This chapter
also provides a list of related manuals and GETTING HELP information.
• Chapter 2, Product Overview, contains an overview of the router feature set
and physical specifications.
• Chapter 3, Preparing for Installation, includes safety recommendations, site
requirements, an installation checklist, console port cable connection
considerations, network connection considerations, and instructions for
inspecting the new system.
• Chapter 4, Installation, provides a list of tools and parts required, procedures
for making external connections, and information about what to do after
installing the hardware.
• Chapter 5, Troubleshooting the Hardware Configuration, briefly discusses
troubleshooting, problem solving, and reading LED indicators.
• Chapter 6, Maintenance, includes procedures for upgrading system code
SIMMs, replacing DRAM SIMMs, and recovering from a lost password.