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Chapter 6

Replacing and Adding Flash RAM

This chapter shows how to replace or update an Access Server 316 Flash RAM 
Card.

This chapter includes the following section:

•

Replacing or Adding Flash RAM

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can cause failure of electronic components and can 
reduce the long term reliability of the Access Server 316. Cabletron Systems 
recommends you use an anti-static kit or ESD wrist strap when installing a Flash 
RAM Card.

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Summary of Contents for Access Server 316

Page 1: ...9032858 Access Server 316 Hardware Owner s Manual ...

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Page 3: ...WHATSOEVER INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS MANUAL OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT EVEN IF CABLETRON SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES July 1999 by Cabletron Systems Inc 35 Industrial Way Rochester NH 03867 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Order Number 9032858 Cabletron Sys...

Page 4: ...ch 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 VCCI Notice This is a Class A product based on the standard of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Information Technology ...

Page 5: ... Environment Networking Equipment for use in a Commercial or Light Industrial Environment We the undersigned hereby declare under our sole responsibility that the equipment packaged with this notice conforms to the above directives Mr Ronald Fotino Mr J Solari ____________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Full Name Full Name Principal C...

Page 6: ...Notice iv ...

Page 7: ...om the Network 1 5 Chapter 2 Checking the Site Physical Requirements 2 2 Environmental Requirements 2 3 Electrical Requirements 2 4 Chapter 3 Cabling the Site Preinstallation Checks 3 1 Installing the Ethernet Cables and Devices 3 2 Installing Serial Cables and Devices on the Access Server 316 3 2 Cabling Requirements 3 4 Standard Ethernet Connection 3 5 10BaseT Ethernet Connection 3 5 ThinWire Et...

Page 8: ...le 5 2 Additional Memory Supported 5 10 Installing Extra Memory 5 11 Chapter 6 Replacing and Adding Flash RAM Replacing or Adding Flash RAM 6 2 Chapter 7 What to Do If You Have Problems Diagnosing Problems 7 2 Seven Segment Display Off and System OK LED Off 7 3 System OK LED Off Seven Segment Display Flashing C d or n 7 3 System OK LED Off Seven Segment Display Flashing 7 4 System OK LED Flashing ...

Page 9: ...nstalled and tested This manual shows how to install when the site is verified and the cables and devices are in place It also shows how to verify the site install cables and devices and troubleshoot problems The person installing the software can then verify the system installation Structure of This Guide This guide is organized as follows Chapter Title Description 1 Hardware Overview Outlines th...

Page 10: ...ash RAM 7 What to Do If You Have Problems Describes what to do if you encounter a problem Title Part Number Network Access Server 316 Hardware Owner s Manual 9032858 Network Access Software Management Guide 9032859 Network Access Software Commands Reference Manual 9032860 Network Access Software Problem Solving Guide 9032861 Network Access Software Installation Guide 9032862 Chapter Title Descript...

Page 11: ...nvolved Cabletron Systems products in the network A description of your network environment layout cable type etc Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known The device history i e have you returned the device before is this a recurring problem etc Any previous Return Material Authorization RMA numbers Cabletron RADIUS Server Installation Guide 9032863 Cabletron RADIUS Server Manag...

Page 12: ...Preface x ...

Page 13: ...ile forms of memory The Access Server 316 is shipped with Flash RAM installed Should the Flash RAM ever fail it can be ordered separately and replaced on the Access Server 316 The Access Server 316 can download the software image from the network or from the Flash RAM option The Flash RAM option allows for a boot powerup without having to download the image through the network The Access Server 31...

Page 14: ...ccess Server 316 directly or where required using special adapters see Chapter 3 Figure 1 1 Access Server 316 Rear View Controls Indicators and Connectors All of the Access Server 316 controls indicators and connectors are located on the rear as shown in Figure 1 1 with the exception of the System OK LED which is duplicated on the front of the Access Server 316 Figure 1 2 Adapter H8585 AB and H858...

Page 15: ...of the Seven segment LED pressing and holding the system reset switch will abort the Flash RAM load and force a network boot See Chapter 7 for more information Ethernet select switch This switch selects either standard or 10BaseT Ethernet Table 1 2 Access Server 316 Indicators Indicator Display System OK LED Lights green when the Access Server 316 has passed self test Blinks when a nonfatal error ...

Page 16: ...onnected no network activity OFF Correctly connected network activity Flashing or ON depending on network activity Table 1 4 Access Server 316 Connectors Connector Description Serial port connectors These 16 female MJ8 connectors connect asynchronous serial devices to the Access Server 316 Standard Ethernet connector This single 15 pin female D connector connects to a standard Ethernet IEEE 802 3 ...

Page 17: ...g Status messages indicate the Ethernet address of the Access Server 316 the name of the load image it is looking for and the current stage of the boot process Loading from the Network If you do not want to load the software from Flash RAM you can press the system reset switch during load from Flash RAM three horizontal segments displayed on the Seven segment display When the system reset switch i...

Page 18: ...Hardware Overview 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...ck located in a computer room or satellite equipment room Regardless of where you install the Access Server 316 verify that all of the requirements in this section are met before beginning the installation This chapter includes the following sections Physical Requirements Environmental Requirements Electrical Requirements ...

Page 20: ... acoustic parameters Table 2 1 Physical Specifications of the Access Server 316 Dimension Measurement Height 44 mm 1 73 in Width 442 mm 17 4 in Depth 282 mm 11 1 in Weight 2 5 kg 5 51 lbs Table 2 2 Acoustical Parameters Parameter Measurement LWAd1 1 Preliminary declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 Current values are available from respresentatives 4 1 bels LWA 3 8 bels Lpam bystander 27 dBA ...

Page 21: ... Maximum Temperature1 1 For high altitude sites decrease the operating temperature specification by 1 8o C for each 1000 m 1o F for each 1000 ft above sea level Operating 5o C 41o F 50o C 122o F Nonoperating 40o C 40o F 66o C 151o F Maximum rate of temperature change per hour 20o C 36o F Altitude Operating 2438 m 8000 ft Nonoperating 4876 m 16000 ft Relative Humidity Operating noncondensing 10 95 ...

Page 22: ... Table 2 5 shows the electrical output from the standard Ethernet IEEE 802 3 connector Table 2 4 Electrical Requirements Parameter Access Server 316 Line voltage1 1 The Access Server 316 automatically selects the voltage range 100 120 V rms 220 240 V rms Frequency 50 60 Hz Line current 1 0 A rms 5 A rms Power 68W Table 2 5 Standard Ethernet IEEE 802 3 Connector Output Parameter Access Server 316 V...

Page 23: ...n Checks Before beginning the Access Server 316 installation use the following checklist to make sure that the site preparation is complete Arrangements have been made to connect the Access Server 316 Ethernet port to an Ethernet interface device if required The Ethernet interface device is installed and the required cabling is in place tested and tagged The rack mount kit is installed if required...

Page 24: ...sets of signals One set consists of Clear to send CTS This is the default setting Request to send RTS This is the default setting Data set ready DSR This is the default setting Data terminal ready DTR This is the default setting The second set consists of Ring indicator RI Data signal rate selector DSRS Data carrier detect DCD Data terminal ready DTR Before installing cables to the Access Server 3...

Page 25: ... to connect to 9 pin D sub male connectors H8575 D E1A423 B to EIA 232 D Adapter Use this adapter and the BN24H cable to connect to 25 pin D sub female connectors H8585 AA MJ8 to DB9 female Null Modem Adapter Use this adapter with the BN25G cable to convert the Access Server 316 connector to DB9 female connector for cabling to PC asynchronous ports H8585 AB MJ8 to DB25 male Modem Adapter Can be us...

Page 26: ...6 Transceiver 50 m 164 ft BNE3x xx standard transceiver cable Access Server 316 Transceiver 12 5 m 41 ft BNE4x xx office transceiver cable Access Server 316 Repeater 100 m 328 ft BN24Q cable cross over type BN25G straight through type Table 3 3 Maximum Cable Lengths Access Server 316 to Devices Line Protocol Data Rate b s Cable Length EIA TIA 432 A V 10 4 8 K 9 6 K 19 2 K 38 4 K 57 6 K 115 2 K 500...

Page 27: ...wer device or electrical noise source ThinWire Ethernet Connection The ThinWire cable segment must conform to the following configuration rules The maximum cable segment length must not exceed 185 m 606 ft There must be a 50 ohm terminator at each end of the cable segment There must be only one ground per cable segment There must be at least 0 5 m 19 in between T connectors The maximum number of s...

Page 28: ...brackets Table 3 4 Installing the Access Server 316 Brackets Access Server 316 Installation Bracket Installation 1 Flush with rear facing outward Flush with rear 2 Recessed 2 54 cm 1 in with rear facing outward Forward 2 54 cm 1 in from rear 3 Flush with front facing outward Flush with front 4 Recessed 2 54 cm 1 in with front facing outward Forward 2 54 cm 1 in from rear ...

Page 29: ...3 7 Cabling the Site Figure 3 1 shows how to install the brackets in order to recess the Access Server 316 Figure 3 1 Access Server 316 Bracket Installation ...

Page 30: ...Cabling the Site 3 8 Figure 3 2 shows how to remove the brackets from the Access Server 316 Figure 3 2 Access Server 316 Bracket Removal ...

Page 31: ... Installing the Access Server 316 on a Desktop To install the Access Server 316 on a desktop Step Action 1 Turn the Access Server 316 upside down 2 Remove the backing from the feet 3 Stick the feet to the Access Server 316 ...

Page 32: ...Cabling the Site 3 10 ...

Page 33: ...cluded to help you in troubleshooting and cable building This chapter includes the following sections Connector Pin Descriptions Cable Connections Cabling and Adapters Used with Access Server 316 Connector Pin Descriptions This section describes the pins for the following Access Server 316 connectors Standard Ethernet IEEE 802 3 transceiver interface 10BaseT Ethernet IEEE 802 3 transceiver interfa...

Page 34: ...for the standard Ethernet connector pins Figure 4 1 Pin Numbers and Signals for Standard Ethernet Connector Table 4 1 Signal Names for Standard Ethernet Connector Pins Pin No Signal Name 1 Shield 2 Collision Presence 3 Transmit 4 Reserved 5 Receive 6 12 Volt Power Return 7 Reserved 8 Reserved 9 Collision Presence 10 Transmit 11 Reserved 12 Receive 13 12 Volt Power 14 Reserved 15 Reserved ...

Page 35: ...ins are numbered on a 10BaseT Ethernet connector and Table 4 2 lists the signals for the 10BaseT Ethernet connector Figure 4 2 Pin Numbers and Signals for 10BaseT Ethernet Connector Table 4 2 Signal Names for 10BaseT Ethernet Connector Pins Pin No Signal Name 1 Transmit 2 Transmit 3 Receive 4 Reserved 5 Reserved 6 Receive 7 Reserved 8 Reserved ...

Page 36: ... 8 to either CTS RTS DSR or RI DSRS DCD Figure 4 3 Pin Numbers and Signals for the MJ8 Connector Table 4 3 Signal Names and Default Values for MJ8 Connector Pins Pin No Signal Name Software Default1 Software Alternative1 1 To change default values refer to the Cabletron Network Access Software Management Guide 1 RXD GND 2 RXD 3 TXD GND 4 CTS or RI selected by software CTS RI 5 RTS or DSRS selected...

Page 37: ...B9 Null Modem Adapter The H8585 AA MJ8 to DB9 null modem adapter is used to convert the serial port to a DB9 female connector for asynchronous connection to a PC port BN24H MP8 to MP6 Office Cable The BN24H is a three twisted pair cable with a standard 8 pin modular plug on one end and a 6 pin modular plug on the other H8585 AB MJ8 to DB25 Modem Adapter The H8585 AB MJ8 to DB25 low speed modem ada...

Page 38: ...ble Pin Descriptions 4 6 Cabling and Adapters Used with Access Server 316 The following figures illustrate the cabling and adapters used that can be used with the Access Server 316 Figure 4 4 Crossover Cable Connection ...

Page 39: ...4 7 Connector and Cable Pin Descriptions Figure 4 5 Crossover and Straight Through Cable Connections ...

Page 40: ...Connector and Cable Pin Descriptions 4 8 ...

Page 41: ...gle In Line Memory Modules SIMs and FLASH CARD must be REMOVED from the old unit and re installed in the replacement The removable Flash Card is used for installation of the Network Access Software and is not required for the operation of the unit Before an Access Server 316 is swapped assure that at least one memory SIM is installed Please refer to the following chapters for the correct procedure...

Page 42: ...dding Memory 5 2 Replacing a Faulty Single In Line Memory Module To replace a SIM 1 Disconnect all cables from the Access Server 316 2 Remove the Access Server 316 brackets if fitted Figure 5 1 Figure 5 1 Replace Unit ...

Page 43: ...5 3 Replacing and Adding Memory 3 Remove the Access Server 316 cover Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 Cover Removal ...

Page 44: ...Replacing and Adding Memory 5 4 4 Fit the anti static kit Figure 5 3 Figure 5 3 Anti Static Wrist Guard ...

Page 45: ...5 5 Replacing and Adding Memory 5 Locate the SIM connectors Figure 5 4 Figure 5 4 SIM Location ...

Page 46: ...Replacing and Adding Memory 5 6 6 Remove the faulty SIM Figure 5 5 Figure 5 5 SIM Removal ...

Page 47: ...5 7 Replacing and Adding Memory 7 Insert the replacement SIM into the connector Figures 5 6 5 7 Figure 5 6 SIM Replacement ...

Page 48: ...Replacing and Adding Memory 5 8 Figure 5 7 Adding an Additional SIM ...

Page 49: ...the power cable the Access Server 316 runs self tests After the tests are completed the Access Server 316 requests a load from Flash RAM If Flash RAM is installed three horizontal segments will be displayed To abort Flash RAM load and to load from the network press and hold the system reset switch until the display flashes The Seven segment display will alternate between 3 and 4 until the software...

Page 50: ...er 316 software may contain additional functions that require more SIM memory You can install the additional SIM memory on site Adding an additional 4 Mbyte SIM will increase the memory to the maximum of 8 Mbytes The Access Server 316 supports 4 Mbyte SIMs 1M x 36 There are two SIM connectors on the Access Server 316 printed circuit board One of the connectors contains the factory installed 4 Mbyt...

Page 51: ...zontal segments will be displayed To abort Flash RAM load and to load from the network press and hold the system reset switch until the display flashes The Seven segment display will alternate between 3 and 4 until the software is loaded from the network Allow 3 minutes for the Access Server 316 to complete the procedure 13 Compare the Seven segment display and the System OK LED status with the in...

Page 52: ...Replacing and Adding Memory 5 12 ...

Page 53: ...d This chapter includes the following section Replacing or Adding Flash RAM Electrostatic Discharge ESD can cause failure of electronic components and can reduce the long term reliability of the Access Server 316 Cabletron Systems recommends you use an anti static kit or ESD wrist strap when installing a Flash RAM Card NOTE ...

Page 54: ...sh RAM 6 2 Replacing or Adding Flash RAM To replace or install the Flash RAM Card 1 Disconnect all cables from the Access Server 316 2 Remove the Access Server 316 brackets if fitted Figure 6 1 Figure 6 1 Removing the Brackets ...

Page 55: ...6 3 Replacing and Adding Flash RAM 3 Remove the Access Server 316 cover Figure 6 2 Figure 6 2 Removing the Cover ...

Page 56: ...Replacing and Adding Flash RAM 6 4 4 Fit the anti static kit Figure 6 3 Figure 6 3 Fitting the Anti Static Kit ...

Page 57: ...6 5 Replacing and Adding Flash RAM 5 Locate the Flash RAM connector or remove the faulty Flash RAM Card Figure 6 4 Figure 6 4 Locating the Flash RAM Connector Removing Faulty Flash RAM Card ...

Page 58: ... replacement or Flash RAM Card update in the connector Figure 6 5 Figure 6 5 Inserting the Replacement or Flash RAM Card Update The Flash RAM socket is keyed Ensure that you follow the instructions located on the Flash RAM card when installing NOTE ...

Page 59: ...g and Adding Flash RAM 7 Remove the anti static kit 8 Replace the cover Figure 6 6 Figure 6 6 Replacing the Cover 9 Connect a terminal to the Access Server 316 See section titled System OK LED Flashing on page 7 4 ...

Page 60: ...the procedure 11 Compare the Seven segment display and the System OK LED status with Table 6 1 12 Check the status of the Flash RAM card using the SHOW CONFIGURATION command Table 6 1 LED Status Device Definition State Indication Corrective Action System OK LED Diagnostic On Self test passed Off Fatal error1 Page 7 3 Page 7 4 Flashing Nonfatal error1 1 A fatal error means that the network access s...

Page 61: ...ytes Version V2 3 Your Flash RAM can also be updated with the INITIALIZE command This command copies the load image to Flash RAM For more information about the SHOW MEMORY CONFIGURATION or the INITIALIZE command refer to the Network Access Software Management guide or Network Access Software Commands guide If Flash RAM is installed but its boot block is invalid then the total memory size will be d...

Page 62: ...Replacing and Adding Flash RAM 6 10 ...

Page 63: ...ork Access Software Problem Solving guide Use the following to diagnose and troubleshoot the Access Server 316 problems Seven segment display System OK LED Console port messages A full list of seven segment display codes are shown at the end of this chapter Refer to the Network Access Software Management guide for the procedure to configure a terminal to receive console port messages This chapter ...

Page 64: ...Nonfatal error1 1 A fatal error means that the network access server cannot function A nonfatal error means that the network access server can function with reduced capability for example one serial port not working Page 7 4 Seven Segment Display Status Diagnostic Off No power or display broken Page 7 3 C d n SIM failure Page 7 3 Flashing Fatal error Page 7 3 Page 7 4 3 Load request backoff Page 7...

Page 65: ...re 1 Secure the power cable at the Access Server 316 and at the wall outlet and check the fuse in the power cable plug if applicable 2 Check the wall outlet using another appliance or light or plug the Access Server 316 power cord into another outlet If power is not available at the wall outlet check the wall outlet s circuit breaker 3 Check the power cord by substituting another one If the first ...

Page 66: ...e Access Server 316 then power up the terminal Refer to the Network Access Software Management guide for procedure to set up the console port 2 Configure the terminal to operate with a speed of 9600 bits per second and a character size of 8 bits no parity Refer to the specific terminal user s guide if you need help setting up the terminal parameters 3 Unplug the Access Server 316 power cord at the...

Page 67: ...ify the network manager to return the Access Server 316 to Cabletron Systems for repair or replacement Refer to the Network Access Software Problem Solving guide for information about returning the unit to Cabletron Systems If the Access Server 316 passes self test the problem is in the cables or equipment connected to the Access Server 316 Message Local 952 Enter P to repeat self test Problem An ...

Page 68: ...onditions under which a 3 may appear in the seven segment display and the messages associated with each condition are described in the following sections Downline Load Starts Then Fails Messages The following messages may appear on the console terminal at various time intervals Local 912 MOP Load failure timeout Local 953 IP Attempting to locate load host ETHERNET Local 953 MOP Attempting to locat...

Page 69: ...y as it appears on the console terminal display and notify the network manager For more information refer to the Network Access Software Problem Solving guide Seven Segment Display Codes The following list shows the codes in approximate font type and describes the codes that will be displayed during the server internal self test when the Access Server 316 goes through a power up and initialization...

Page 70: ...ivity LED The following table shows the connection status for each type of LED display Table 7 2 Network Activity LED Ethernet Selected Connection Status LED Display 10BaseT Open incorrectly terminated Correctly terminated no network activity Correctly terminated network activity OFF ON FLASHING Rate independent of network activity Standard Ethernet Open Correctly connected no network activity Cor...

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