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ESXMIM-Capable EPIMs

ESXMIM/ESXMIM-F2 Installation Guide

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B.2

ESXMIM-CAPABLE EPIMS

The following list details the currently available EPIMs:

EPIM-T: 10BASE-T interface with RJ45 port

EPIM-F1: FOIRL multimode interface with SMA connectors

EPIM-F2: 10BASE-F multimode interface with ST connectors

EPIM-F3: 10BASE-F single mode interface with ST connectors

EPIM-C: 10BASE2 interface with BNC connector

EPIM-A: AUI interface, male AUI port

EPIM-X: AUI interface, female transceiver port

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Summary of Contents for ESXMIM

Page 1: ...ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 ETHERNET SWITCH MODULE INSTALLATION GUIDE...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ademarks of Cabletron Systems Inc All other product names mentioned in this manual may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15...

Page 4: ...reventing 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 receive...

Page 5: ...AMAGES IN NO EVENT SHALL CABLETRON OR ITS SUPPLIERS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS BUSINESS INTERRUPTION LOSS OF BUSINESS INFORM...

Page 6: ...ive 73 23 EEC EN 55022 EN 50082 1 EN 60950 Equipment Type Environment Networking Equipment for use in a Commercial or Light Industrial Environment We the undersigned hereby declare that the equipment...

Page 7: ...2 Setting Mode Switches 3 3 3 3 Pre Installation Test 3 6 3 4 Installation 3 8 3 5 Connecting to the Network 3 11 3 5 1 Connecting a 10BASE T Segment to the ESXMIM 3 12 3 5 2 Connecting a 10BASE F Seg...

Page 8: ...IX C UPGRADING THE ESXMIM C 1 Locating BRIM Connectors C 1 C 2 Adding EPIMs C 2 C 3 SIMM Upgrades C 3 C 3 1 Locating SIMMs C 3 C 3 2 Installing SIMMs C 4 C 3 2 1 Installing a FLASH SIMM C 5 C 3 2 2 In...

Page 9: ...1 Introduction discusses the use and conventions of the ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Ethernet Switch Module Installation Guide details the procedures to follow for obtaining assistance from Cabletron Systems and...

Page 10: ...ctivity options Appendix C Upgrading the ESXMIM details the procedures that must be followed when expanding the capabilities of the ESXMIM This appendix contains information on memory upgrades and the...

Page 11: ...control numbers and are not essential to understanding of the document References to chapters or sections within this document will be printed in boldface type References to other publications or docu...

Page 12: ...idge Router Interface Module Guide s Cabletron Systems ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Local Management Guide Cabletron Systems SPECTRUM Element Manager User s Guide 1 5 GETTING HELP If you need additional support r...

Page 13: ...ve the problem e g changing mode switches rebooting the unit etc A description of your network environment layout cable type etc Network load and frame size at the time of trouble if known The serial...

Page 14: ...Chapter 1 Introduction 1 6 ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Installation Guide...

Page 15: ...M 2 1 PARTS OF THE ESXMIM In some instances the ESXMIM and ESXMIM F2 provide different front panel connectivity options LED indicators or other labeling In these instances the configuration of the ESX...

Page 16: ...are used to turn the securing screws that hold the ESXMIM module in place in the MMAC chassis BRIM Slot The BRIM slot is a covered opening in the faceplate that can be configured with a BRIM module F...

Page 17: ...encil or pen Once pushed in the ESXMIM will re initialize itself LANVIEW LEDs The ESXMIM incorporates the LANVIEW status monitoring and diagnostic system LANVIEW LEDs can help diagnose many problems s...

Page 18: ...y be located by removing the ESXMIM from the chassis and holding the module in the orientation shown in Figure 2 3 and Figure 2 4 Figure 2 3 ESXMIM Internal Components Power and Management Backplane C...

Page 19: ...instruction code of the ESXMIM When the module is activated the instruction code firmware held in FLASH memory is forwarded to Main memory decompressed and used to startup the ESXMIM The use of FLASH...

Page 20: ...d safety fuse protects the ESXMIM from potentially damaging power spikes or surges Under normal operation the safety fuse will not require customer concern Flexible Network Bus Connection This multipi...

Page 21: ...LED indicates the operating status of the ESXMIM and is primarily concerned with the operation of the onboard twin i960 RISC processors RJ45 The RJ45 LED of the ESXMIM indicates that interface number...

Page 22: ...ESXMIM bridge interface number one has been assigned to the backplane Ethernet Channel A connection XMIT The XMIT LED indicates the transmit status of the port or interface it is associated with RCV T...

Page 23: ...ting the ESXMIM to a network Testing the installed ESXMIM 3 1 UNPACKING THE ESXMIM Unpack the ESXMIM as follows 1 Remove the shipping material covering the ESXMIM 2 Verify the contents of the packing...

Page 24: ...nspect the non conductive bag If there are any signs of damage contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately 5 Place the static grounding strap properly on your wrist before opening the non...

Page 25: ...configuration options All switches ship in the OFF position Figure 3 1 ESXMIM Dip Switches Never adjust switch settings while the ESXMIM is on Not only is this dangerous but the change in state i e p...

Page 26: ...er receives a new image or the reset button on the front panel is pressed When the reset button is pressed the ESXMIM continues trying to contact a BOOTP server but will timeout in approximately one m...

Page 27: ...ers in NVRAM when the device powers down These parameters remain in NVRAM until the switch changes state again Switch 8 Password Defaults Changing the state of this switch i e moving the switch from o...

Page 28: ...Install the ESXMIM into an MMAC that is not attached to a network Figure 3 2 Pre Installation Test Configuration 2 Connect the first workstation to any ESXMIM port except for port 1 3 Connect the seco...

Page 29: ...for instructions on assigning server client relationships 5 Send packets between the two workstations to verify the proper operation of the ESXMIM If a failure occurs contact Cabletron Systems Technic...

Page 30: ...top edges of the board with the guides Make sure that both the bottom and top edges of the card rest in these guides 3 Slide the ESXMIM Figure 3 3 into the desired slot of the MMAC card cage 4 Firmly...

Page 31: ...the module to lose contact with the backplane and disrupt your network 6 Reinstall the MMAC chassis safety bars 7 Power up the MMAC if it is not already ON CAUTION Forcing a misaligned module into pla...

Page 32: ...EDs 9 After the system boot procedure the CPU LED should be flashing green indicating proper ESXMIM operation Proceed to Section 3 5 Connecting to the Network to connect the appropriate network segmen...

Page 33: ...n for appropriate module type Connecting a 10BASE T Segment to the ESXMIM Section 3 5 1 Connecting a 10BASE F Segment to the ESXMIM F2 Section 3 5 2 Connecting a 10BASE T Segment to an EPIM T Section...

Page 34: ...lign the RJ45 connector with the socket of the RJ45 port The connector will only insert and lock if the raised locking clip of the RJ45 connector is inserted into the correct location Figure 3 5 shows...

Page 35: ...l remain in the port 3 Check for a valid link by examining the RCV LEDs A solid green LED indicates that a valid link has been achieved If the LED remains dark perform each of the following steps unti...

Page 36: ...es are prelabeled providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable 1 Remove the protective plastic covers from the fiber optic ports on the applicable port on the module and fro...

Page 37: ...cable attach the fiber pair to the transmit and receive ports of the device Check that the LNK LED for the applicable ESXMIM F2 port is on If the LED is not ON that port does not have a valid link Per...

Page 38: ...he EPIM T check each end of the segment to determine wire crossover If the wires do not cross over use the switch on the EPIM T to internally cross over the RJ45 port Refer to Figure 3 7 to properly s...

Page 39: ...nnector into the port until the click of the locking clip is felt The pressure required to perform this should be minimal If you encounter resistance or excessive friction remove the connector and che...

Page 40: ...and cable specifications outlined in Appendix D Ethernet Cabling Requirements 4 If you still cannot establish a link contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support To remove the RJ45 connector from the p...

Page 41: ...mmends labeling fiber optic cables to indicate receive and transmit ends Many cables are prelabeled providing matching labels or tapes at both ends of each strand of cable 1 Remove the protective plas...

Page 42: ...f the device If link indicators are present for the fiber optic connection check that they are ON If an indicator is present but not ON that port does not have a valid link Perform each of the followi...

Page 43: ...strand 2 Attach one fiber to the receive port RX on the EPIM F1 Insert the SMA connector into the port Turn the connector clockwise until the connector will no longer turn easily Do not overtighten t...

Page 44: ...ort does not have a valid link Perform each of the following steps until you reach a resolution of the problem and achieve a link Check that the device at the other end of the link is ON Verify proper...

Page 45: ...le with the AUI port of the EPIM as shown in Figure 3 11 The port will only connect if it is properly aligned 2 Firmly press the AUI connector over the AUI port If there is a slide latch present for t...

Page 46: ...roperly and should be replaced 1 Set the Internal Termination TERM switch located to the right of the port and labeled TERM to a ON position to internally terminate the thin coaxial cable segment at t...

Page 47: ...housing of the female connector 3 Once the housing stops moving in turn the metal housing clockwise while continuing to apply light forward pressure Figure 3 12 BNC Connector Insertion 4 The locking k...

Page 48: ...E6 a MIM that resides on Channel A in a hub controlled by an IRM or any Ethernet MIM in a hub controlled by an EMME or EMM E6 including the management modules 3 Send packets between the two workstati...

Page 49: ...n Recommended Action CPU Green Flashing Normal operation If the LED is not lit the ESXMIM may not be receiving power See the Troubleshooting Checklist Amber Startup operations Red CPU error condition...

Page 50: ...eiving traffic XMT Green Transmitting packet If none of the transmit LEDs are flashing the ESXMIM is not transmitting frames on any of the segments Ensure that the network is actually producing Ethern...

Page 51: ...er cables for viability Check that the MMAC has adequate power Some configurations especially those including FDDI modules require that more than one power supply be installed in the MMAC Check to see...

Page 52: ...ity and proper functioning of all intermediary devices User Parameters IP address Device and Module Name etc are lost when device is powered down Switch 7 has been toggled and user entered parameters...

Page 53: ...Volatile Random Access Memory NVRAM the non volatile random access memory where the ESXMIM stores network management parameters To use the reset switch use a pen or pencil to press the switch in When...

Page 54: ...Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 4 6 ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Installation Guide...

Page 55: ...L PROPERTIES Dimensions 29 21 cm H x 5 08 cm W x 34 07 cm D 11 5 in H x 2 in W x 13 4 in D Weight unit 1 25 kg 2 75 lbs Weight as shipped 1 74 kg 3 83 lbs A 2 OPERATING PROPERTIES Internal Processor s...

Page 56: ...prox 270 BTU hr A 4 CERTIFICATION Safety UL 1950 CSA C22 2 No 950 EN 60950 and IEC 950 Emission FCC Part 15 Class A VCCI Class i and EN 55022 Class A Immunity EN 50082 1 A 5 COM PORT PINOUT Type Stand...

Page 57: ...1 155 Mbps OC 3 interface with one multimode fiber optic SC port APIM 29 155 Mbps OC 3 interface with one single mode fiber optic SC port APIM 22 155 Mbps STS3 interface with one Category 5 UTP RJ45 p...

Page 58: ...ne multimode fiber optic Media Interface Connector port FPIM 01 MMF PMD FDDI Port Interface Module with one multimode fiber optic SC port FPIM 02 TP PMD FDDI Port Interface Module with one UTP RJ45 po...

Page 59: ...PIMs EPIM T 10BASE T interface with RJ45 port EPIM F1 FOIRL multimode interface with SMA connectors EPIM F2 10BASE F multimode interface with ST connectors EPIM F3 10BASE F single mode interface with...

Page 60: ...Appendix B BRIM EPIM Information B 4 ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Installation Guide...

Page 61: ...Memory Modules SIMMs C 1 LOCATING BRIM CONNECTORS This section points out Bridge Router Interface Module BRIM connector locations on your ESXMIM board Refer to your BRIM Guide for specific installatio...

Page 62: ...k connection instructions To install an EPIM perform the following steps 1 Remove the coverplate or the existing EPIM whichever applies 2 Slide your new EPIM into place making sure the connectors on t...

Page 63: ...memory types For information on the available SIMM upgrades and information on ordering them contact your Cabletron Systems Sales Representative C 3 1 Locating SIMMs Each memory type has a specific SI...

Page 64: ...M and LDRAM SIMMs use an angle up slot where the SIMM rotates up to a vertical locked position Installing a SIMM in either slot is a simple two step process After finding the proper SIMM slot location...

Page 65: ...slot 2 Pivot the SIMM down until it locks into the clips in the SIMM slot and the SIMM holes fit over the SIMM slot posts See Figure C 4 Figure C 4 Installing a FLASH SIMM CAUTION Observe all antistat...

Page 66: ...IMM slot 2 Pivot the SIMM back until it locks into the clips in the SIMM slot and the SIMM holes fit over the SIMM slot posts See Figure C 5 Figure C 5 Installing an SDRAM or LDRAM SIMM CAUTION Observ...

Page 67: ...isted Pair Network When connecting a 10BASE T segment to any of the 10BASE T hub interfaces ESXMIM Interfaces 1 5 or a Twisted Pair Ethernet Port Interface Module EPIM T ensure the network meets the f...

Page 68: ...jitter in the bit cell timing resulting in data errors 10BASE T links must not generate more than 5 0 ns of jitter Make sure your cable meets 10BASE T link impedance requirements to rule out jitter as...

Page 69: ...cabling 100 140 m fiber optic cabling Attenuation You must test the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted for an 850 nm wavelength This test verifies that the signal loss...

Page 70: ...M F3 however multimode cable allows for greater optical loss and limits the possible distance to 2 km Attenuation You must test the fiber optic cable with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted f...

Page 71: ...length of the cable segment for host connections Ensure that all connections are spaced 0 5 meters or more from one another or from terminators If you use an excessive number of barrel connectors wit...

Page 72: ...Appendix D Ethernet Cabling Requirements D 6 ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Installation Guide...

Page 73: ...cations D 1 A Alignment sleeves 3 21 APIMs B 1 ATM B 1 Attenuation 10BASE F multimode D 3 single mode D 4 10BASE T D 3 AUI connection 3 23 B BNC connector usage 3 24 BRIM slot locating connectors C 1...

Page 74: ...s 10BASE T D 2 Installation 3 1 3 8 to 3 10 Internal components 2 4 K Knurled knobs 2 2 L LANVIEW LEDs identification 2 6 location 2 3 using 4 1 LDRAM installation C 6 SIMM slot location 2 5 Link leng...

Page 75: ...pping carton contents 3 1 SIMMs installing C 4 FLASH C 5 LDRAM C 6 SDRAM C 6 location C 3 SMA connectors usage 3 21 Specifications A 1 SQE test 3 23 T T connector usage 3 24 T connectors D 5 Technical...

Page 76: ...Index Index 4 ESXMIM ESXMIM F2 Installation Guide...

Page 77: ...ing up Red CPU error condition PRT1 RJ45 Green Interface 1 assigned to faceplate RJ45 port 1 PRT1 FIBER Green Interface 1 assigned to faceplate ST port pair 1 PRT1 CH A Green Interface 1 connected to...

Page 78: ...t 1 the half width management module slot as shown below 4 Secure the module by tightening the knurled knobs at the top and bottom of the module 5 Replace the safety bars on the MMAC chassis 6 Power o...

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