BRIM-W6
USER’S GUIDE
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005
Page 1: ...BRIM W6 USER S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03866 5005 ...
Page 2: ...N SYSTEMS HAS BEEN ADVISED OF KNOWN OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Copyright August 1995 by Cabletron Systems Inc P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03866 5005 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Part Number 9031028 01 August 1995 CompuServe is a registered trademark of CompuServe Inc Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corp LANVIEW is a registered trademark of Ca...
Page 3: ...users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected to the facilities of the local telecommunications company The equipment must also be installed using an acceptable method of connection In some cases the company s inside wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly telephone extension cord The customer should be aware t...
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Page 6: ...RVIEW 1 2 1 4 BRIM W6 FEATURES 1 3 1 5 BRIM W6 SPECIFICATIONS 1 4 1 6 RELATED MANUALS 1 5 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION 2 1 UNPACKING THE BRIM W6 2 1 2 2 INSTALLING WPIMs 2 2 2 3 INSTALLING THE BRIM W6 2 3 2 3 1 Installing a BRIM W6 in a MIM 2 3 2 3 2 Installing a BRIM W6 in a Hub 2 5 CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDS 3 1 BRIM W6 LEDS 3 1 INDEX ...
Page 7: ...atures and capabilities of the BRIM W6 You should have a general working knowledge of the following data communications networks and their physical layer components before using the BRIM W6 WAN Ethernet and IEEE 802 3 Token Ring and 802 5 The following list briefly explains each chapter of the BRIM W6 manual Chapter 1 Introduction outlines the contents of this manual describes BRIM W6 features lis...
Page 8: ...m 1 3 BRIM W6 OVERVIEW The BRIM W6 Figure 1 1 extends the functionality of a Cabletron MIM or standalone hub to include remote bridging and routing capability It allows remote connectivity using WAN services such as T1 or Fractional T1 The BRIM W6 is equipped with two slots that support Cabletron Systems Wide Area Network Physical Interface Modules WPIMs for WAN connectivity WPIMs provide a variet...
Page 9: ... current protocols Point to Point Protocol LCP and BNCP as defined by RFC 1331 LAN Extender LEX Frame Relay as defined by RFC 1490 MIB Support Refer to the Release Notes included with the host MIM or standalone hub for a list of all MIBs supported by the BRIM W6 For information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support see Getting Help LANVIEW Dia...
Page 10: ... unit meets the EMI requirements of FCC Part 15 Class A EN55022 Class A and VCCI Class I EMC This unit meets the EMC requirements of EN 50082 1 including IEC 801 2 ESD levels 1 through 4 IEC 801 3 Radiated Susceptibility levels 1 through 4 and IEC 801 4 EFT B levels 1 through 4 NEBS This unit has been tested by Bellcore and found to comply with the following Bellcore standards TR NWT 000063 Networ...
Page 11: ...plement the procedures and other technical data provided in this manual The WPIM Local Management Guide shipped with each WPIM provides step by step information on setting up your BRIM W6 through local management and provides WAN interface cable pinouts This manual references procedures in these manuals where appropriate but does not repeat them ...
Page 12: ... 2 Carefully remove the module from the shipping box Leave the module in its non conductive bag until you are ready to install 3 Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist and to a proper ground refer to the instructions outlined on the grounding strap package 4 After removing the module from its non conductive bag visually inspect the device If you notice any signs of damage contact Cabl...
Page 13: ... 1 3 Remove the faceplate 4 Insert the connector pins of the WPIM into the connector on the BRIM W6 See Figure 2 1 Figure 2 1 Installing WPIMs 5 Press down firmly on the WPIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes Ensure that the WPIM seats flush on the standoffs 6 Secure the WPIM with the screws provided with the WPIM 7 Attach the faceplate using the faceplate screws WPIM CONNE...
Page 14: ...ling a BRIM W6 in a MIM To install a BRIM W6 in a MIM that supports BRIM technology 1 Power down the MMAC hub and remove all power cords 2 Disconnect all cables from the MIM Note the ports to which these cables attach 3 Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist refer to the instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package 4 Unscrew the top and bottom knurled knobs of the M...
Page 15: ...gure 2 2 Removing the BRIM Coverplate Figure 2 3 Installing the BRIM W6 BRIM COVERPLATE STANDOFF STANDOFF SCREW MOUNTING SCREW 1028_03 MOUNTING SCREW STANDOFF FACEPLATE MOUNTING SCREW BRIM CONNECTOR BRIM W6 WPIM 1 WPIM 2 RCV XMT STS XMT RCV STS 1028_04 ...
Page 16: ...rk cabling to the MIM 14 Refer to your specific WPIM Local Management Guide to configure the BRIM W6 through local management or for connector and pinout information 2 3 2 Installing a BRIM W6 in a Hub To install a BRIM W6 into a standalone hub that supports BRIM technology 1 Power down the hub and remove the power cord 2 Disconnect all cables from the hub Note the ports to which these cables atta...
Page 17: ...the connector pins of the BRIM W6 into the hub connector 8 Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM W6 until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes 9 Reinstall the faceplate mounting screws and install the standoff screws 10 Reattach the chassis cover to the hub reconnect the power cord and reconnect the hub to your network 11 Refer to your specific WPIM Local Management Guide to con...
Page 18: ...STS LED The following section describes each LED Table 3 1 BRIM W6 LEDs LED Color Description XMT Transmit Green Flashing WPIM is transmitting packets OFF The WPIM is not transmitting packets or the port is disabled RCV Receive Yellow flashing The WPIM is receiving packets OFF The WPIM is not receiving packets or the port is disabled WPIM 1 WPIM 2 XMT RCV STS XMT RCV STS WPIM 1 Status LEDs WPIM 2 ...
Page 19: ... Port enabled no link no test Red flashing Port enabled link fault no test Yellow solid Port enabled link no fault no test standby Yellow flashing Port enabled no fault test Green solid Port enabled no fault no test no standby normal Table 3 1 BRIM W6 LEDs Continued LED Color Description ...
Page 20: ...ng in a Hub 2 5 Installing in a MIM 2 3 C Cabletron Systems Technical Support 1 2 E EMC 1 4 EMI 1 4 Environmental Requirements 1 4 L LANVIEW LEDs Overview 1 3 M MIB Support 1 3 W WAN Protocols 1 3 WPIMs Installation 2 2 INDEX ...
