Compartible Systems Corporation VSR-2 Service manual

VSR-2 Chassis
Administrator’s Guide
Compatible Systems Corporation
4730 Walnut Street
Suite 102
Boulder, Colorado 80301
303-444-9532
800-356-0283
http://www.compatible.com

VSR-2 Chassis Administrator’s Guide, Version 1.0
Copyright© 1999, Compatible Systems Corporation
All rights reserved. VSR, VSR-2, MicroRouter and CompatiView are trademarks of Compatible
Systems Corporation. Other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Part number: A00-1615
FCC Notice: This product has been certified to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device, pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules. It is designed to provide reasonable pro-
tection against radio or television communication interference in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area could cause interference with radio or television
communication.

Table of Contents
i
Introduction to the VSR-2 1
VSR-2 INSTALLATION OVERVIEW 1
VSR-2 MANUAL OVERVIEW 1
Chapter 1 - Getting Started 2
A FEW NOTES 2
Please Read the Manuals 2
Warranty and Service 2
Getting Helpwith the VSR-2 2
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO GET STARTED 3
Supplied with the VSR-2 3
Additional Items Needed for Installation 4
Chapter 2 - Mounting Instructions 5
CHANGING THE POWER SUPPLY VOLTAGE SETTINGS 5
RACK MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS 6
Standard 19-inch Rack Mount 6
Earthquake Mount in a 19-inch Rack 7
Telco Rack Mount 10
Wall Mount 11
POWER CORD RETAINER INSTALLATION 13
Chapter 3 - CompatiView Software Installation 14
COMPATIVIEW FOR WINDOWS 14
System Requirements 14
Installation and Operation 14
Transport Protocols and CompatiView 15
Chapter 4 - Command Line Management 16
OUT-OF-BAND COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT 16
TEMPORARILY RECONFIGURING AHOST FOR COMMAND LINE MANAGEMENT 16
SETTING UPTELNET OPERATION 17
Appendix A - Test Switch Settings 18
Appendix B - Connector and Cable Pin Outs 19
PIN OUTS FOR DB-25 MALE TO DB-25 FEMALE CONSOLE CABLE 19
Appendix C - Downloading Software From Compatible Systems 20
Appendix D - When the “Over Temp” Light Comes On 21
REPLACING OR CLEANING THE VSR-2 AIR FILTER 22
Appendix E - Terms and Conditions 23

List of Figures
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Figure 1. Mounting Screws 4
Figure 2. Location of Voltage Switch on the Power Supply 5
Figure 3. Standard Rack-Mount Bracket Installation 6
Figure 3.1 Mounting the VSR-2 in the Rack 6
Figure 4. Installing Bracket Extenders 7
Figure 4.1. Installing Earthquake Rack-Mount Brackets 8
Figure 4.2 Mounting the VSR-2 Chassis in the Rack 9
Figure 5. Installing Telco Rack-Mount Brackets 10
Figure 5.1. Mounting the VSR-2 Chassis in the Telco Rack 10
Figure 6. Installing Wall-Mount Brackets 11
Figure 6.1. Securing the VSR-2 Chassis to the Board 12
Figure 7. Attaching the IntraPort Enterprise-2 Power Cord Retainer 13
Figure 8. Removing the Chassis Cover and Filter 22

Introduction to the VSR-2 1
Introduction to the VSR-2
Congratulations on your purchase of the VSR-2 multigigabit switching router. The VSR
family of products supports the IP, IPX, AppleTalk and DECnet network protocols, with OSPF
and BGP protocol support for backbone routing operations. The VSR-2 system consists of a
chassis and one or two Routing Input/Output Processors (RIOPs).
VSR-2 Installation Overview
This manual will help you mount the VSR-2 Chassis in a rack and install it on your network. It
also includes general maintenance information and some technical specifications. For the most
up-to-date information available on the VSR-2, please visit the Technical Support section of
our Web site at: http://www.compatible.com.
In short, the installation steps are:
1. Mount the VSR-2 Chassis in a rack or other appropriate setting.
2. Install the IntraPort Enterprise-8 hardware on your network and connect the 10/100
twisted-pair Ethernet interfaces to Fast Ethernet or Ethernet hubs.
3. Select the management tool you wish to use with the server. If you want to use the
CompatiView management software, you must install the software on a Windows PC
computer which is connected to your network.
4. Configure the VSR-2 parameters using the management tool you have chosen.
VSR-2 Manual Overview
This section of the manual contains general information about installing and managing the
VSR-2.
In addition to this general information, each Routing Input/Output Processor (RIOP) card
available in the VSR family has been documented separately.
The VSR-2 Chassis section of the manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter 1: Getting Started
This part of the manual describes the contents of the VSR-2 package and emphasizes the prep-
aration and equipment you will need to install the router.
Chapter 2: Mounting Instructions
This part of the manual includes detailed instructions for mounting the VSR-2 in a variety of
equipment racks.
Chapter 3: CompatiView Software Installation
If you plan to use CompatiView, Compatible Systems’GUI (Graphical User Interface)
management software which is included with your router, then read this section. Instructions
are provided on how to install CompatiView for Windows environments.
Chapter 4: Command Line Preparation
If you have decided to use command line management and text-based configuration, either
out-of-band (through the router’s Console interface) or in-band through Telnet, read this
section.
Appendices
Additional information that might be of interest to you, such as test switch settings, technical
specifications and how to download current software, can be found at the end of this guide.

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 2
Chapter 1 - Getting Started
A Few Notes
Please Read the Manuals
The manuals included with your VSR-2 contain very important information about installing
and operating the IntraPort Enterprise-8. Please read this manual, and refer to the management
reference guides as required. It’s worth the few minutes it will take.
Also, please fill out the warranty registration card and return it to us today. This will help us
keep you informed about updates to the VSR-2 and future products available from Compatible
Systems.
You can also register on the Web at http://www.compatible.com. If you’d like to be notified via
e-mail about new products and receive important news from Compatible Systems, please join
our e-mail list on the Web.
Warranty and Service
The VSR-2 is covered by the Compatible Systems Integrated Support Package, which includes
a lifetime comprehensive warranty, a twenty-four hour advanced replacement program, unlim-
ited phone support and software upgrades for the life of the product. A 24 x 7 support plan is
also available.
Compatible Systems maintains copies of current software updates on the Internet. You may
download product software from the Internet at any time. For more information on down-
loading current product software, see Appendix C.
Getting Help with the VSR-2
If you have a question about the VSR-2 and can’t find the answer in one of the manuals
included with the product, please visit the technical support section of our Web site
(http://www.compatible.com). This site includes extensive technical resources which may
answer many of your questions. You can also request technical support by filling out a brief
form. Technical support requests received via the Web form will receive expedited treatment.
You may also call Compatible Systems Corporation or send support questions via e-mail to
[e-mail]. Compatible Systems' phone number is listed on the front of this
guide. We will be happy to help you.

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 3
What You Will Need to Get Started
Before connecting the VSR-2, please check the list below to make sure that you have received
all of the items that are supplied with the VSR-2 package.
Supplied with the VSR-2
•VSR-2 unit
•Power cord
•One left earthquake rack-mount bracket
•One right earthquake rack-mount bracket
•One left long rack-mount extender
•One right long rack-mount extender
•Two short rack-mount extenders
•Two Telco/wall-mount brackets
•Two handle spacers
•Two handles
•32 assorted mounting screws (see Figure 1)
•One DB-25 male to DB-25 female console cable
•Two DB-26 male to Quad RJ-45 cables (Octal T1 RIOP only)
•Two Quad V.35 to High Density D-Sub (HD D-Sub) female interface cables (Octal V.35
RIOP only)
•Eight HD D-Sub male to V.35 male adapter cables (Octal V.35 RIOP only)
•One reusable replacement air filter
•One power cord retainer
•One cable tie
•CD-ROM including:
•CompatiView software for Windows
•Operating software
•HTML versions of product documentation (which can be viewed with your favorite
web browser)
•CompatiView Management Software Reference Guide
•Text-Based Configuration and Command Line Management Reference Guide
•Warranty registration card

Chapter 1 - Getting Started 4
The following illustration shows the type and quantity of each screw.
Figure 1. Mounting Screws
Additional Items Needed for Installation
Before connecting the VSR-2 to your network, you need to make sure that you have the neces-
sary equipment. See each RIOP card’s Network Installation section for details.

Chapter 2 - Mounting Instructions 5
Chapter 2 - Mounting Instructions
The VSR-2 multigigabit switching router can be left stand-alone on a desktop or equipment
table or it can be mounted in a 19-inch rack, a telco rack or on a wall. Compatible Systems
provides all the parts necessary for securing the supplied mounting brackets to the device;
however, due to the variety of equipment racks and mounting techniques, you will need to
provide your own screws or clips to secure the mounting brackets to the equipment rack or
wall.
vNote: When stacking other equipment on the VSR-2 multigigabit switching router, do not
exceed 35 pounds of evenly distributed weight on top of the router. Additional weight may
bend the case.
Changing the Power Supply Voltage Settings
The default setting for the voltage switch on the power supply for the VSR-2 is for a low input
voltage (marked 115V on the switch). If your electrical system requires a high input voltage on
the power supply, you must change it manually on the device before plugging the device in.
To change the settings:
1. Make sure the router is powered down and not connected to any power source.
2. Remove the front bezel by prying carefully using a flat head screwdriver to loosen it.
3. Using a small screw driver, change the voltage switch to the desired setting (230V for
high input voltage, 115V for low input voltage).
4. Replace the front bezel by firmly pressing it into the 6 slots.
Figure 2. Location of Voltage Switch on the Power Supply

Chapter 2 - Mounting Instructions 6
Rack Mounting Instructions
Standard 19-inch Rack Mount
Figure 3. Standard Rack-Mount Bracket Installation
Brackets are provided for mounting the VSR-2 in a standard 19-inch equipment rack. To
rack-mount the router in a standard equipment rack:
1. Determine the desired location. The VSR-2 requires 6.5 vertical inches (4 shelf posi-
tions) of rack space.
2. Remove the front three vertically aligned pan-head machine screws from each side of
the VSR-2 chassis as illustrated in Figure 3.
3. Using the black 10-32 flat-head screws provided, install the mounting brackets on the
sides of the router as shown.
4. Using the undercut 10-32 flat-head screws provided, install the handle and spacer on
the front of the mounting brackets as shown. (This step is optional.)
Figure 3.1 Mounting the VSR-2 in the Rack
5. Using your screws or clips, fasten the mounting brackets to the equipment rack as
shown in Figure 3.1.