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ACTIVE STAR HUB

• Verify that the cable distance does not exceed the Active Star Hub’s

specification.

• Verify that the cable is data grade.

• Verify that the wiring uses natural pairs.

• Verify that the wiring avoids sources of environmental noise.

• Verify that the balun’s pinout matches the Active Star Hub’s pinout.

• Verify that the host side balun’s pinout/polarity match the device side balun’s

pinout/polarity.

Devices interfere with each other.

• Verify that the devices on star segments have unique addresses.

• Verify that all devices are properly terminated.

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Summary of Contents for Multi Quick Check RJ-11

Page 1: ...upport 24 hours a day 7 days a week Call 724 746 5500 or fax 724 746 0746 Mail order Black Box Corporation 1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 Web site www blackbox com E mail info blackbox com JUNE 2000 IC207A IC208A Active Star Hub RJ 11 Active Star Hub RJ 45 Active Star Hub POWER IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 901 ...

Page 2: ...to power or data cables Disconnect all cables before configuration 7 Devices attached to the UTP network must comply with the voltage and current limits for Class 2 Power Limited Signal Circuits as defined by article 725 of the National Electrical Code and Section 16 of the Canadian Electrical Code 8 For your safety receptacles must be properly wired and grounded 9 Never attempt to service equipme...

Page 3: ...ial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be necessary to correct the interference Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This digital apparatus does...

Page 4: ...er montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por el fabricante 8 Servicio El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado 9 El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso La colocación del aparato eléc...

Page 5: ...a deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia 16 El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo 17 Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación 18 Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando A El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido...

Page 6: ...ANUAL IBM and AS 400 are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 5 ...

Page 7: ...s 7 2 Introduction 8 2 1 Description 8 2 2 Features 8 2 3 What the Package Includes 9 2 4 Typical Application 9 3 Active Pair Setup 10 4 Indicators and Connectors 13 5 Installation 14 6 Troubleshooting 15 IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 6 ...

Page 8: ...07A 16 RJ 11 IC208A 16 RJ 45 Active Pair Configurable Maximum Distance Controller to Hub Up to 2000 ft 609 6 m Hub to Device Up to 2200 ft 670 6 m Temperature Tolerance Operating 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Storage 32 to 185 F 0 to 85 C Humidity 95 noncondensing Power 100 to 240 VAC 5 VDC external power supply Size 1 75 H 1U x 19 W x 6 D 4 4 x 48 3 x 15 2 cm Weight 6 3 lb 2 9 kg IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00...

Page 9: ...n cabling Each device port is isolated assuring that problems won t be transmitted throughout the entire network Digital Phase Lock Loop and signal conditioning noise suppression and proven interoperability assure reliable and transparent connections with all models of IBM AS 400 3X and compatible terminals printers emulation cards and remote controllers 2 2 Features Proven interoperability with 5...

Page 10: ...ything is missing or damaged please contact Black Box at 724 746 5500 CAUTION Do not apply power to any damaged component 2 4 Typical Application Figure 2 1 Typical Application NOTE Each device is on a dedicated cable offering complete isolation from other devices A single device problem cannot affect other users AS 400 AS 400 Active Star Hub Mini Twinax to Twisted Pair Baluns CAT5 350 MHz Patch C...

Page 11: ...ication Label You can reconfigure the active pair by following this procedure 1 Disconnect all power to the unit 2 Remove the top cover screws located on the rear panel 3 Gently slide the top cover back one inch 4 Hold the top cover and tilt it up 5 Reconfigure the jumpers located behind the RJ connectors on the circuit board as required Settings for polarity and active pair assignment are shown i...

Page 12: ...the top cover screws Figures 3 3 through 3 8 show each of the individual jumper setting described in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 3 Jumper Setting for Normal Polarity RJ 11 pins 3 and 4 or RJ 45 pins 4 and 5 Figure 3 4 Jumper Setting for Reverse Polarity RJ 11 pins 3 and 4 or RJ 45 pins 4 and 5 RJ 11 3 4 RJ 11 2 5 RJ 45 4 5 RJ 45 3 6 RJ 45 1 2 Normal Polarity Reverse Polarity IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 ...

Page 13: ...5 or RJ 45 pins 3 and 6 Figure 3 6 Jumper Setting for Reverse Polarity RJ 11 pins 2 and 5 or RJ 45 pins 3 and 6 Figure 3 7 Jumper Setting for Normal Polarity RJ 45 pins 1 and 2 Figure 3 8 Jumper Setting for Reverse Polarity RJ 45 pins 1 and 2 IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 12 ...

Page 14: ... for the host RJ 11 or RJ 45 Device Connector UTP connection for the device RJ 11 or RJ 45 Figure 4 2 Rear Panel of the Hub IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII Active Star Hub POWER CHAPTER 4 Indicators and Connectors Power LED DC Power connection Product identification label FCC label External power supply Host Activity LED and connection Host Activity LED and connection...

Page 15: ... on the front panel and the green Power LED on the top of the external power supply will light and remain on 4 The devices attached to each star segment must have unique addresses Connect all the devices to the Hub s jacks The LEDs may momentarily blink as cables are attached All Device Activity LEDs should be off If any Device Activity LED remains on or flashes refer to Chapter 6 Troubleshooting ...

Page 16: ...panel Power LED is off Verify that the AC and DC connections are correct Verify that the AC outlet is functioning correctly If the problem persists observe the status of the external power supply s LED and contact Black Box Technical Support at 724 746 5500 A device is down or unstable Verify that the host s device type matches the device Verify that the host workstation controller s capacity has ...

Page 17: ...e wiring avoids sources of environmental noise Verify that the balun s pinout matches the Active Star Hub s pinout Verify that the host side balun s pinout polarity match the device side balun s pinout polarity Devices interfere with each other Verify that the devices on star segments have unique addresses Verify that all devices are properly terminated IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 16 ...

Page 18: ...1000 Park Drive Lawrence PA 15055 1018 724 746 5500 Fax 724 746 0746 Copyright 2000 Black Box Corporation All rights reserved IC207A 8A Manual 7 12 00 9 31 AM Page 900 ...

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