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TRFMIM-22, TRFMIM-26,

& TRFMIM-28

TOKEN RING FIBER

MEDIA INTERFACE MODULES

USER’S GUIDE

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505

The Complete Networking Solution™

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03867-0505

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Page 1: ...FMIM 26 TRFMIM 28 TOKEN RING FIBER MEDIA INTERFACE MODULES USER S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867 0505 The Complete Networking Solution CABLETRON SYSTEMS P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867 0505 ...

Page 2: ... 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 Copyright July 1993 by Cabletron Systems Inc P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867 0505 All Rights Reserved Printed in the United States of America Order Number 9030896 Ju...

Page 3: ...perator s manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which 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 t...

Page 4: ...TIONS 2 1 Network Requirements 2 1 2 2 Cable Specifications 2 1 2 3 Operating Specifications 2 2 2 3 1 Ring Speed 2 2 2 3 2 Ring Order 2 3 2 3 3 LANVIEW LEDs 2 3 2 3 4 General Specifications 2 5 CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING THE CONCENTRATOR MODULE 3 1 Unpacking the Concentrator Module 3 2 3 2 Configuring the Concentrator Module 3 3 3 3 Installing the Concentrator Module into the MMAC 3 3 3 4 Connecting Lo...

Page 5: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS iv CHAPTER 4 TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 Installation Checkout 4 1 4 2 Using LANVIEW 4 2 ...

Page 6: ...ns that are common to the TRFMIM 22 TRFMIM 26 and TRFMIM 28 The terms TRFMIM 22 TRFMIM 26 and TRFMIM 28 are used when it is necessary to describe features that are unique to any device 1 1 USING THIS MANUAL Prior to installing and operating your concentrator module read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its contents and to gain an understanding of the features of the conc...

Page 7: ...can be installed as a free standing token ring network or to provide fiber optic connectivity to an existing token ring network The concentrator modules are designed for installation into a Cabletron Systems MMAC Since they do not have externally accessible Ring In and Ring Out ports they are considered concentrator modules A concentrator in token ring applications is defined as a device with mult...

Page 8: ...0 FLNK INS 11 FLNK INS 12 ERR 16 MB MGMT TRFMIM 22 FLNK INS 1 FLNK INS 2 FLNK INS 3 FLNK INS 4 FLNK INS 5 FLNK INS 6 FLNK INS 7 FLNK INS 8 FLNK INS 9 FLNK INS 10 FLNK INS 11 FLNK INS 12 TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX FLNK INS 13 FLNK INS 14 FLNK INS 15 FLNK INS 16 FLNK INS 17 FLNK INS 18 TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX TX RX FLNK INS 1 FLNK INS 2 FLNK INS 3 FLNK INS 4 FLNK INS 5 FLNK INS 6 TX R...

Page 9: ...with the speed fault is disabled Multiple Concentrator Modules Several concentrator modules can be installed into a single MMAC and configured as independent rings or linked together into a single ring network thru the FNB Configuration guidelines can be found in Chapter 3 Installing the Concentrator Module The TRMM Token Ring Management Module is used to manage the TRFMIM A variety of network man...

Page 10: ...ed Cabletron Systems MultiMedia Access Center Overview and Set Up Guide Cabletron Systems Token Ring Local Management for the Cabletron Systems TRMM 1 4 RECOMMENDED READING The following publications are recommended if more information is required on implementing a token ring network Local Area Networks Token Ring Access Method IEEE Standard 802 5J Commercial Building Wiring Standard EIA Standard ...

Page 11: ...upport related to the Cabletron Systems Token Ring products or if you have any questions comments or suggestions related to this manual contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support at Cabletron Systems Inc P O Box 5005 Rochester NH 03867 0505 Phone 603 332 9400 ...

Page 12: ... planning and preparing the cabling and connections for your network The quality of the connections the length of cables and other conditions of the installation are critical factors in determining the reliability of your network Work area wall plates outlets used for your token ring network should be clearly labeled as token ring network lobe connections The following sections describe network re...

Page 13: ...in line splices and fiber optic connectors Propagation delay is the amount of time it takes a packet to travel from the sending device to the receiving device Length The maximum allowable fiber optic cable length is 2 km 2 3 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS This section describes the operating specifications for each of the fiber optic token ring concentrator modules Cabletron Systems reserves the right t...

Page 14: ...hed to other Token Ring boards via the FNB the ring order is in MMAC slot number order and then port number order within each Token Ring board Example TRFMIM 22 in slot 1 with ports 2 5 8 12 in use TRFMIM 22 in slot 2 with ports 1 5 7 11 12 in use An FNB is installed in the MMAC Ring order for this example is Slot 1 ports 2 5 8 12 out to the FNB then to Slot 2 ports 1 5 7 11 12 out to the FNB then...

Page 15: ...anagement ON Repeater is set for Management Mode OFF Repeater is in AUTO Mode FLNK Green Fiber Optic Link ON Respective Fiber Optic lobe port is receiving link established OFF Respective Fiber Optic lobe port is not receiving a signal no link established INS Green The station is inserted into the ring OFF Ring insertion has not been established Flashing Green Station is inserted but the port is di...

Page 16: ... be a part to ensure that the total system meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions This equipment is designed in accordance with UL478 UL910 NEC 725 2 b CSA IEC TUV VDE Class A and meets FCC Part 15 Class A limits PHYSICAL Dimensions 13 4D x 11 5H x 2 0W inches includes front panel 34 0D x 29 2H x 5 1W centimeters Weight 2 lbs 2 oz 963 9 grams ...

Page 17: ...nto the rightmost slot This slot is reserved for specific management bridging repeater modules When the concentrator module is being installed into an MMAC 8 be sure that a PSM or PSM R is installed in the associated rear power supply slot The PSM or PSM R Power Supply Module is the source of power for MMAC modules One Power Supply Module is required for every two MIMs Note The PSM R Redundant Pow...

Page 18: ...oken ring network and another network type i e FDDI or Ethernet requires the use of a bridging device 3 1 UNPACKING THE CONCENTRATOR MODULE Prior to installation unpack and visually inspect your concentrator module for damage CAUTION Electrostatic Discharge ESD can damage your concentrator module Observe all precautions to prevent electrostatic discharges when handling the concentrator module Hold...

Page 19: ...lso selectable by software The software selection overrides the hardware jumper selection Figure 3 1 Network Speed Jumper 3 3 INSTALLING THE CONCENTRATOR MODULE INTO THE MMAC Install the concentrator module into the MMAC as follows 1 If it is not already powered off power off the MMAC chassis by unplugging the AC power cord from the wall outlet 2 Remove the selected blank panel from the MMAC and s...

Page 20: ...in mind When connecting a fiber optic link segment with ST connectors keep in mind that ST connectors attach to ST ports much like BNC connectors attach to BNC ports The connector is inserted into the port with the alignment key on the connector inserted into the alignment slot on the port The connector is then turned to lock it down TRMM MMAC KNURLED KNOBS BOARD SLOT CONCENTRATOR MODULE ERR 16 MB...

Page 21: ...le one fiber is labeled 1 and the other fiber is labeled 2 This pattern is repeated at the other end of the cable If you did not purchase your cable from Cabletron Systems be sure you have labeled your cable in the manner described above Caution Do not touch the ends of the fiber optic strands and do not let the ends come in contact with dust dirt or other contaminants Contamination of the ends ca...

Page 22: ...he MIM should be illuminated for each station that is inserted into the ring The yellow 16MB LED should only be on if the concentrator module is set for 16 Mbit s ring speed If these conditions do not exist proceed to Chapter 4 Testing and Troubleshooting The concentrator is now ready for operation Before placing the network into service test the installation thoroughly to be sure that all station...

Page 23: ... the AC power source 120 Vac or 240 Vac and are powered on 2 Trace the ring path through the network to be sure that there are no breaks in the ring and that it is free from logical design errors While tracing the ring a Check each cable connection at the MIM b Verify the pinouts for every connection c Check the cable conductors for continuity Cable testers are available for this task d Check that...

Page 24: ...e maximum cable length for EACH station and the maximum number of stations are not exceeded When these checks have been successfully completed for each connection the concentrator module is ready for normal operation If further problems occur contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support 4 2 USING LANVIEW LANVIEW is Cabletron Systems built in visual diagnostic and status monitoring system Using LANV...

Page 25: ...d Indicator on 16 Mbit s mode selected off 4 Mbit s mode selected MGMT Green Management ON Repeater is set for Management Mode OFF Repeater is in AUTO Mode FLNK Green Fiber Optic Link ON Respective Fiber Optic lobe port is receiving link established OFF Respective Fiber Optic lobe port is not receiving a signal no link established INS Green The station is inserted into the ring OFF Ring insertion ...

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