Digital Equipment DECswitch 900EF Operating and maintenance instructions

DECswitch 900EF Router
Installation and Configuration
Order Number: EK-DEFBA-DN. A01
July 1995
This manual describes how to install and configure the DECswitch
900EF Router.
Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.

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July 1995
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be
construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment
Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
Copyright 1995 by Digital Equipment Corporation.
All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DECswitch,
DECconnect, DEChub, DECnet, Digital, HUBwatch, HUBloader, 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 reasonable
protection against such radio frequency interference when operated in a commercial
environment. Operation of this equipment 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 Machines 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 handling.
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 Gegenmaβnahmen 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
Safety
1 Product Introduction
Overview................................................................................................................................1–1
What is the DECswitch 900EF Router? ................................................................................1–2
Features.................................................................................................................................1–3
Front Panel Features.............................................................................................................1–8
Back Panel Features............................................................................................................1–10
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....................................................................................2–6
Task 4: Connect the Cables....................................................................................................2–7

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3 Installing the Setup Port Cable
Overview ............................................................................................................................... 3–1
Signaling Standards.............................................................................................................. 3–2
Setup Port Device Cabling.................................................................................................... 3–3
Connecting the Setup Port.................................................................................................... 3–4
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..............................................................................................................4–16
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
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–5

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B Connector and Pin Assignments
Overview...............................................................................................................................B–1
Connector Assignments ........................................................................................................B–2
Internal and External Crossover Configurations.................................................................B–7
C Product Specifications
Overview...............................................................................................................................C–1
Operating Specifications.......................................................................................................C–2
Acoustical Specifications.......................................................................................................C–4

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Figures
Figure 1-1 Front Panel LEDs and Connectors.................................................................... 1–9
Figure 1-2 Back Panel Layout ............................................................................................1–11
Figure 3-1 Device, Cable and Connector Identification....................................................... 3–5
Figure 6-1 Cable Removal.................................................................................................... 6–3
Figure 6-2 Unseat the Module............................................................................................. 6–4
Figure B-1 Optical Bypass Relay Connector........................................................................B–2
Figure B-2 10BaseT Port Connector....................................................................................B–3
Figure B-3 AUI Port Connector...........................................................................................B–5
Figure B-4 H8571-J Adapter................................................................................................B–6
Figure B-5 H8575-A Adapter...............................................................................................B–6
Figure B-6 Crossover Configurations ..................................................................................B–7

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Tables
Table 1-1 Front Panel Feature Descriptions........................................................................1–8
Table 1-2 Back Panel Feature Descriptions.......................................................................1–10
Table A-1. Module LED States ............................................................................................A–3
Table A-2 FDDI PHY LED States .......................................................................................A–4
Table A-3 Problem Solving Using the LEDs........................................................................A–5
Table B-1. Optical Bypass Relay Connector Pin Assignments.............................................B–2
Table B-2 10BaseT Port Connector Pin Assignments.........................................................B–3
Table B-3 AUI Port Connector Pin Assignments ................................................................B–4
Table C-1 Operation Environment and Connector Specifications ......................................C–2
Table C-2 Physical Specifications and Certification............................................................C–3
Table C-3 Acoustical Specifications.....................................................................................C–4
Table C-4 Aktuelle Werte für spezielle Produkt..................................................................C–5

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Preface
Overview
About this Manual
This manual describes how to install the DECswitch 900EF Router in a
DEChub 900 MultiSwitch. This manual also describes how to configure
the DECswitch 900EF Router 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 900EF Router.

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Organization
This manual is organized as follows:
Section Description
1
P
rovides an overview of the DECswitch 900EF Router,
d
escribes its features, and lists front and back panel
f
eatures.
2
P
rovides instructions for installing the module in a
D
EChub 900 MultiSwitch.
3
P
rovides instructions for installing the setup port
c
able.
4
P
rovides instructions for configuring the module in a
D
EChub ONE.
5
P
rovides instructions for configuring the module in a
D
EChub 900 MultiSwitch.
6
P
rovides instructions for removing the module from a
D
EChub 900 MultiSwitch
A
P
rovides installation-specific troubleshooting
i
nformation using the LEDs.
B
P
rovides connector and pin assignment information.
C
P
rovides product specifications.

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Associated Documents
The following documents provide information relating to the module. To
order any of the following documents, refer to the directions on page xiii.
Title and Order Number Description
B
ridging Configuration
G
uide
A
A-QL29A-TE
D
escribes bridging methods, operational
f
eatures of bridging, configuration methods
a
nd basic configurations, and monitoring of
b
ridging software.
D
EChub 900
MultiSwitch Owner’s
Manual
E
K-DH2MS-OM
P
rovides installation, use, security, and
t
roubleshooting information for the DEChub
9
00.
E
vent Logging System
Messages Guide
A
A-QL2AA-TE
D
escribes messages logged by the Event
L
ogging System.
N
etwork Interface
Operations Guide
A
A-QL2BA-TE
D
escribes the configuring and monitoring of
t
he network interfaces in the Bridge Router
S
oftware bridging router.
B
ridge Router Software
Router Protocols
Reference Guide
A
A-QL2CA-TE
P
rovides detailed reference information about
t
he micro-operating system structure and the
p
rotocols and interfaces that the bridging
r
outers support.
B
ridge Router Software
Routing Protocols Users
Guide
A
A-QL2DA-TE
E
xplains how to configure and monitor the
r
outing protocol software.
B
ridge Router Software
System Software Guide
A
A-QL2EA-TE
D
escribes the installation, configuration, and
o
peration of the Bridge Router Software.
H
UBwatch Installation
and Configuration
A
A-Q358D-TE
P
rovides information for installing and
c
onfiguring HUBwatch for Open VMS and
H
UBwatch for Windows.

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Associated Documents (Cont.)
Title and Order Number Description
H
UBwatch Use
A
A-PW4BE-TE
D
escribes how to use the HUBwatch network
m
anagement software. Provides information
f
or installing and configuring HUBwatch for
O
pen VMS and or DEC OSF/1 (Digital UNIX)
o
perating system environment.
H
UBwatch for Window
s
Use
A
A-Q3S3C-TE
D
escribes how to use the HUBwatch network
m
anagement software in an MS-Windows
o
perating environment.
D
EChub ONE
Installation
E
K-DEHU2-IN
P
rovides installation and operation guidelines
f
or single-slot hub configuration, including
r
ack-mount options and cabling
Documentation Comments
If you have any comments or suggestions to improve the quality and
usability of this book or any of the DECswitch documents, please send
them to the Network Information Products Group.
FAX: [phone]
Attention: Documentation Project Manager
E-mail: [email protected]

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How to Order Additional Documentation
Direct Telephone Orders
In Continental USA,
call 1-800-DIGITAL
(1-800–344-4825)
In Canada,
call 1–800–267–6215 In New Hampshire, Alaska or Hawaii
call 1–603–884–6660
Electronic Orders (U.S. Only)
Dial 1-800-dec-demo with any VT100 or VT200 compatible terminal and a
1200 baud modem.
If you need assistance, call 1-800-DIGITAL (1-800-344-4825)
Direct Mail Orders (U.S. And Puerto Rico*)
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
P.O. Box CS2008
Nashua, New Hampshire 03061
Direct Mail Orders (Canada)
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT OF CANADA LTD.
940 Belfast Road
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1G 4C2
Attn: A&SG Business Manager
International
DIGITAL EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
A&SG Business Manager
c/o Digital’s local subsidiary
or approved distributor
Internal orders should be placed through U.S. Software Supply Business (SSB), Digital Equipment
Corporation, 10 Cotton Rd. Nashua, NH. 03063-1260
*Any prepaid order from Puerto Rico must be placed
with the Local Digital Subsidiary:
809–754–7575

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Safety
Overview
Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as
follows:
WARNING Contains information to prevent personal injury.
CAUTION Contains information to prevent damage to
equipment.
VORSICHT Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden
müssen, um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu
bewahren.
ACHTUNG Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden
müssen, um die Geräte vor Schaden zu
bewahren.
DANGER Signale les informations destinées à prévenir les
accidents corporels.
ATTENTION Signale les informations destinées à prévenir la
détérioration du matériel.
AVISO Contiene información para evitar daños
personales.
PRECAUCIÓN
Contiene información para evitar daños al equipo
.

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The cautions that must be observed for the hardware described in this
manual are listed below in English, German, French, and Spanish.
WARNING To prevent personal injury or equipment
damage, do not insert telecommunications
cabling into the Optical Bypass Relay
connector.
VORSICHT Um Personen oder Geräteschäden zu
vermeiden, dürfen Sie das Telefonkabel Auf
Keinen Fall am Anschluβdes optischen
Bypass-Relais anschlieβen.
DANGER Pour éviter tout risque d'accident corporel ou
de dommage matériel, Ne Branchez Pas de
câble de télécommunication sur le connecteur
de relais sélectif optique.
AVISO Para evitar daños personales o al equipo, No
se debe introducir cableado de
telecomunicaciones en el conector óptico de
relés de derivación.

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WARNING Some fiber optic equipment can emit laser or
infrared light that can injure your eyes.
Never look into an optical fiber or connector
port. Always assume the cable is connected to
a light source.
VORSICHT Bestimmte Lichtleitergeräte können für die
Augen gefährliches Laser- oder Infrarotlicht
abstrahlen. Vermeiden Sie es daher unter
allen Umständen, direkt in ein
Lichtleiterkabel oder einen
Lichtleiteranschluβzu schauen. Gehen Sie
immer davon aus, daβLichtleiterkabel mit
einer Lichtquelle verbunden sind.
DANGER Certains équipements à fibre optique peuvent
émettre un rayonnement laser ou infra-rouge
pouvant provoquer des troubles oculaires. Ne
regardez jamais à l'intérieur d'une fibre
optique ou d'un port de connecteur.
Considérez que le câble est connecté en
permanence à une source lumineuse.
AVISO Ciertos equipos de fibras ópticas pueden
emitir luz lasérica o infrarroja con riesgos de
lesiones en los ojos. No se debe nunca mirar
en una fibra óptica o una puerta de conexión.
Siempre hay que suponer que el cable está
conectado a una fuente luminosa.

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CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and
replaces them with factory default values. All
configuration settings will be lost.
ACHTUNG Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle
Konfigurationseinstellungen gelöscht und die
Werkseinstellungen wieder eingesetzt. Alle
Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren.
ATTENTION Cette action supprime tous les paramètres de
configuration et les remplace par des valeurs
prédéfinies. Tous les paramètres de
configuration seront perdus.
PRECAUCIÓN
Esta intervención borrará todos los
parámetros de configuración y los sustituirá
por valores por defecto definidos de fábrica.
Se perderán todos los parámetros de
configuración.

Product Introduction 1–1
Chapter 1
Product Introduction
Overview
Introduction
This chapter describes the DECswitch 900EF Router product and its
features.
In this chapter
Topic Page
W
hat is the DECswitch 900EF Router? 1-2
F
eatures 1-3
F
ront Panel Features 1-8
B
ack Panel Features 1-10

What is the DECswitch 900EF Router?
1–2 Product Introduction
What is the DECswitch 900EF Router?
The DECswitch 900EF Router (also referred to in this manual as the
module) provides multiprotocol routing and switching. This module
interconnects networks that have both routable and nonroutable
protocols. It routes some protocols while switching others. The
DECswitch 900EF Router is available in two packages: Multiprotocol
(MP) and Internet Protocol (IP).
The Multiprotocol package includes bridging and supports IP, IPX,
AppleTalk Phases I & II, DECnet Phase IV, and DECnet Phase V/OSI
protocols. The IP package supports IP routing with bridging.
The module can be configured in the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch (also
referred to in this manual as the DEChub 900) or as a standalone unit
into a DEChub ONE docking station (see the DEChub ONE Installation
manual).
The DECswitch 900EF Router provides the interconnection between six
10 Mb/s Ethernet LANs and a high-speed 100 Mb/s Fiber Distributed
Data Interface (FDDI) network backbone.
Ethernet is Digital's term for its product compatibility with the ISO
8802-3/ANSI/IEEE 802.3 standards and the Ethernet standards for
Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Detection (CSMA/CD) local
area networks (LANs).
The DECswitch 900EF Router standards-compliant technology (IEEE
802.1d, 802.1h, 802.1i, 802.2, 802.3, and ANSI FDDI) ensures
interoperability in multivendor networks.