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Magnum 700X Mini-Concentrators           

              Installation and User Guide (05/98)

GARRETT

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Table of Contents

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................1

1.1 Technical Specifications ..................................................................................... 1
1.2,3 Specifications  - Port Modules (RPMs and BPMs) .......................................... 3
1.4 Ordering Information .......................................................................................... 4

2.0 INTRODUCTION ..........................................................................................5

2.1 Inspecting the Package and Product.................................................................... 5
2.2  Product Description ........................................................................................... 5

2.2.1 Magnum 700X and 700X-Br  **  Chassis ................................................... 6

2.3 Magnum 700X - Repeater Port Modules (RPMs) ............................................... 7

2.3.1 RPM-BNC ................................................................................................... 7
2.3.2 RPM-AUI .................................................................................................... 8
2.3.3 RPM-DTE ................................................................................................. 10
2.3.4 RPM-FST   (Fiber ST, Twist-lock Connector) .......................................... 10
2.3.5 RPM-FSC   (Fiber SC, Snap-in Connector) .............................................. 11
2.3.6 RPM-SMF  (Single Mode Fiber) ............................................................... 11
2.3.7 RPM-TP     (Twisted Pair)......................................................................... 13
2.3.8 PM-FP ....................................................................................................... 13

2.4 Magnum 700X and 700X-Br **  - Bridge Port Modules (BPMs)..................... 14

2.4.1 BPM-BNC ................................................................................................. 14
2.4.2 BPM-AUI .................................................................................................. 15
2.4.3 BPM-FST .................................................................................................. 15
2.4.4 BPM-TP .................................................................................................... 16

2.5 Features and Benefits ........................................................................................ 17
2.6 Applications ...................................................................................................... 18

3.0 INSTALLATION .........................................................................................19

3.1 Locating Magnum 700X Mini-Concentrators ................................................... 19
3.2 Connecting Ethernet Media .............................................................................. 19

3.2.1 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2  (BNC)..................................................... 20
3.2.2,3 Connecting ThickNet 10BASE5  (AUI and DTE).................................. 20
3.2.4,5,6 Connecting Fiber Optic  (3 types)................................................... 20,21
3.2.7 Connecting Twisted Pair (RJ-45, Unshielded or Shielded) ....................... 22

3.3 Removing the PM Face Plate............................................................................ 22
3.4 Installing PM Cards .......................................................................................... 24
3.5 Removing PM Cards......................................................................................... 25

4.0 OPERATION ...............................................................................................26

4.1 Repeater Functionality ...................................................................................... 26
4.2 BPM Local Bridge Functionality  ** ................................................................ 26
4.3 Powering the Magnum 700X Mini-Concentrator.............................................. 29
4.4,5 Chassis LEDs,  PM LEDs .............................................................................. 30

5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING ...............................................................................31

5.1 Before Calling for Assistance ........................................................................... 31
5.2 When Calling for Assistance............................................................................. 32
5.3 Return Material Authorization (RMA) Procedure ............................................ 32
5.4 Shipping and Packaging Information ................................................................ 33

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Summary of Contents for Mini-Concentrator Magnum 700X

Page 1: ...GARRETT Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator Installation and User Guide eu Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator GARRETT ...

Page 2: ...riters Laboratories Magnum is a trademark of Garrett Communications Inc Important Magnum 700X Mini Concentrators contain no user serviceable parts Attempted service by unauthorized personnel shall render any and all warranties null and void If problems are experienced with a Magnum 700X consult Section 5 Troubleshooting of this User Guide 1998 Garrett Communications Inc All rights reserved No part...

Page 3: ...uency energy and if not installed and used properly that is in strict accordance with the manufacturer s instructions may cause interference to radio communication It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interferen...

Page 4: ...PM AUI 15 2 4 3 BPM FST 15 2 4 4 BPM TP 16 2 5 Features and Benefits 17 2 6 Applications 18 3 0 INSTALLATION 19 3 1 Locating Magnum 700X Mini Concentrators 19 3 2 Connecting Ethernet Media 19 3 2 1 Connecting ThinNet 10BASE2 BNC 20 3 2 2 3 Connecting ThickNet 10BASE5 AUI and DTE 20 3 2 4 5 6 Connecting Fiber Optic 3 types 20 21 3 2 7 Connecting Twisted Pair RJ 45 Unshielded or Shielded 22 3 3 Remo...

Page 5: ...FDX fiber port Workgroup Hubs 10Mb series and 100Mb series both with optional port modules Personal Hubs 100Mb 100Mb 4 port with up link 6 port with one switched 10 100Mb Personal Hubs 10Mb series 8 port AUI stackable to 5 high optional BNC of fiber port 8 or 9 port and 4 or 5 Port Personal Hubs w man up link sw Media Converters 10Mb and 100Mb series All media combinations incl fiber ST SC mm sing...

Page 6: ...8 ft Shielded twisted pair 150m 492 ft 10BASE2 ThinNet BNC 185 m 607 ft 10BASE5 ThickNet 500 m 1 640 ft FOIRL multi mode Fiber optic 1 km 3 281 ft 10BASE FL multi mode Fiber optic 2 km 6 562 ft Single mode Fiber optic 10 km 32 810 ft Network Standards Ethernet V1 0 2 0 IEEE 802 3 10BASE T 10BASE5 10BASE2 10BASE FL FOIRL and DTE The Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator is a physical layer standard Etherne...

Page 7: ...actory or by trained technicians Packaging Enclosure High strength sheet metal Suitable for wiring closet shelf wall or desktop mounting Port Module Slots 7 Dimensions 6 0 in x 10 0 in x 3 5 in 15 25 cm x 25 4 cm x 8 89 cm Weight 2 5 lb 1 1 Kg Port Slot Cut out 2 2 in x 75 in 5 6 cm x 1 9 cm Cooling method Convection LED Indicators on Chassis Four chassis LEDs monitor the general status of the uni...

Page 8: ...dia Dependent Interface Crossover switch for RJ 45 up link no crossover cable is required 1 3 Specifications Bridge Port Modules BPMs BPM Type BNC AUI Fiber TP Connector Type BNC f DB 15 f ST RJ 45 Switch on FP yes n a n a yes FWD I LED yes yes yes yes FWD X LED yes yes yes yes LINK LED n a n a yes yes The RJ 45 connector is shielded it accepts RJ 45 eight pin plugs for unshielded and shielded twi...

Page 9: ... w single mode Fiber connector Magnum RPM FSM Repeater Module w mm Fiber SMA screw on 10BASE FL connector Magnum BPM BNC Local Bridge Module with 1 BNC connector Magnum BPM AUI Local Bridge Module with 1 AUI connector Magnum BPM FST Local Bridge Module with mm Fiber ST connector Magnum BPM TP Local Bridge Module with 1 RJ 45 connector up link switch Magnum PM FP Face Plate cover for unused slots N...

Page 10: ...stalled and may be included as part of the 700X unit Remove the Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator from the shipping container Be sure to keep the shipping container should you need to ship the unit at a later date To validate the product warranty please complete and return the enclosed Product Registration Card to Garrett Communications as soon as possible In the event there are items missing or damag...

Page 11: ...ity The individual BPMs are self learning and filter and forward packets at full Ethernet wire speed A BPM can be used to provide local bridge isolation between the 700X and the connected segment Each PMs is equipped with one media interface connector Any PM can be installed in any slot of the Magnum 700X chassis To simplify media connections each media interface connector is accessible from the f...

Page 12: ...ThinNet or 10BASE2 AUI 10BASE5 or ThickNet DB 15 female for most transceiver connections DTE DB 15 male AUI for direct connects ST Ethernet multi mode Fiber ST SC Ethernet multi mode Fiber SC SMF Ethernet single mode Fiber and RJ 45 10BASE T UTP and STP They are shown in Figure 2 3 Each RPM is usually factory installed or may be field installed by trained technicians as described in Section 3 0 In...

Page 13: ...n as normal transmission resumes the segment will be automatically re established The RX LED illuminates GREEN intermittently to indicate data is being received Important Note for the RPM BNC Termination Switch DOWN or right Internally Terminated UP or left Requires T Connector To recall the right BNC switch position remember tee up as in golf 2 3 2 RPM AUI This module is equipped with a 15 pin fe...

Page 14: ...rding to Ethernet standards the maximum distance from the transceiver AUI connector and the attached device Magnum RPM AUI is 50m 165 ft The AUI segment maximum length is reduced in cascaded configurations See the following note Important Note The maximum transmission distance is decreased by 6m 20 ft for every additional level of network transceiver device dropped or cascaded from the original ba...

Page 15: ...ST type connector It functions as an IEEE 802 3 full repeater to support 10BASE FL and FOIRL network segments When used for 10BASE FL segments this module supports fiber optic transmission distances up to 2000m For FOIRL applications it supports fiber segments of up to 1000m in length The RPM FST includes full transceiver functionality and does not require an external transceiver device In additio...

Page 16: ...ance in certain circumstances While the functionality of the these two modules is the same the RPM FSC is equipped with an SC type snap in connector instead of an ST type twist lock connector Magnum RPM FSC 2 3 6 RPM SMF Single mode Fiber The Magnum RPM SMF is a single mode fiber optic module equipped with a dual ST type connector It functions as a full repeater to support single mode fiber networ...

Page 17: ...fiber 2 15 8 60 microns for single mode 50 125 or 62 5 125 microns for multi mode where xx xx are the diameters of the core and the core plus the cladding respectively NOTE The RPM SMF circuit board contains a six pin jumpers but the jumper is only to be placed across pins 5 6 Chg 11 98 Others are not used JUMPER ACROSS DISTANCES SUPPORTED 1 2 not used 3 4 not used 5 6 0 10 km 1 2 3 4 5 6 J1 DEFAU...

Page 18: ...t or shielded twisted pair wiring STP of 150m 500 ft This module is designed with internal transceiver functionality The RPM FST has LINK PART and RX LEDs Important Note For the RPM TP MDI X Crossover Switch DOWN or Right for workstations and user connections UP or Left for Up Link connections to other hubs etc The RJ 45 pins normally TP crossover switch DOWN are per the standard for hubs to users...

Page 19: ... technicians as described in Section 3 0 Installation Figure 2 4 Magnum BPM Cards BPM TP BPM BNC BPM ST BPM AUI Each of the individual BPMs are described in detail in this section 2 4 1 BPM BNC The Magnum BPM BNC bridge module is equipped with a standard 10BASE2 coax connector This BPM is self learning and filters and forwards packets at full Ethernet wire speed This module is used for 10BASE2 Thi...

Page 20: ... FWD I LED and one FWD X LED which are identical to those of the BPM BNC Magnum BPM AUI see Section 2 4 1 The RPM AUI connector supports standard IEEE signals which are summarized in Table 2 3 2 of Section 2 3 2 2 4 3 BPM FST The Magnum BPM FST is a multi mode fiber optic local bridge module equipped with a dual ST type connector It is self learning and filters and forwards packets at full Etherne...

Page 21: ...rossover MDI X slide switch to allow for cascaded connections This feature eliminates the need for a special twisted pair crossover cable For MDI X switch details refer to the RPM TP section 2 3 7 The BPM TP will support 10BASE T unshielded twisted pair wiring UTP environments with maximum segment distances up to 100m 325 ft or shielded twisted pair wiring STP of 150m 500 ft This module is designe...

Page 22: ...available with BNC AUI multi mode Fiber ST and RJ 45 media connectors Multiple Mixed Media Segments Form One Repeater When configured with two or more RPMs supporting a single or mixed media application the Magnum 700X functions as one multi port repeater Front Mounted Connectors and LEDs The installation of Magnum 700X units only requires front access for network connections Similarly the status ...

Page 23: ...ed Ethernet media Magnum 700X Mini Concentrators will function properly when the network installation follows IEEE standards for the various Ethernet media Each media type has different installation limitations based on IEEE 802 3 standards and those specifications should be adhered to for all applications A summary of each Ethernet media type and the corresponding Magnum PM is presented here IEEE...

Page 24: ... will normally protect it from accidental damage in a wiring closet or in a workplace setting Keep an open area around the unit so that convection cooling can occur while the unit is in operation 3 2 Connecting Ethernet Media The Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator is specifically designed to support all Ethernet media types within a single unit This is accomplished by using a family of Port Modules PMs...

Page 25: ...ty 3 Connect the opposite end of the cable into a network AUI port This could be a network backbone transceiver a hub or fan out with an AUI backbone port or an AUI module in a concentrator The Magnum PM AUI card may also used for connecting to other Ethernet devices using standard AUI cabling In this type of situation it is important to consider the AUI segment length to the attached device inclu...

Page 26: ...n the unit If LINK is not lit after cable connection the normal cause is improper cable polarity Swap the fiber cables at the Port Module connector to remedy this situation 3 2 5 Connecting Fiber Optic SC type Snap in The same five step procedure as for fiber ST type applies to 10BASE FL applications using an RPM FSC card used with SC type fiber connectors Follow the five steps as described in the...

Page 27: ...nnections without special cross over connectors Set the slide switch to the down position for normal twisted pair cable segments from the PM TP to a user device Set the slide switch to the up position for cascaded or up link segment connections to another repeater or hub in the network To help recall the right slide switch position remember up for up link 3 3 Removing the PM Face Plate The Magnum ...

Page 28: ...and the interior of the unit is exposed See Figure 3 3a Caution Be careful not to disturb the power supply Looking down into the Magnum 700X unit notice there are individual PM connector sockets for each PM card See Figure 3 3b Figure 3 3b Top View of 700X with Chassis Cover Off Ventilation Slots Chassis Cover Magnum 700X Magnum 700X Chassis Chassis Base Recessed Screw Holes Recessed Screw Holes P...

Page 29: ...are easily installed in the Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator chassis The installation procedure for PMs is described below 1 Removing 700X Chassis Cover and PM Retaining Screws Follow the procedure described for Face Plates in Section 3 3 Steps 1 and 2 above 2 Installing the PM Card Each PM card fits easily into any available connector socket slot Align the connector pins on the PM card with the conn...

Page 30: ...a PM card from the Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator follow the steps below 1 Removing 700X Chassis Cover and PM Retaining Screws Follow the procedure described for Face Plates in Section 3 3 Steps 1 and 2 above 2 Removing PM Card Gently pull the PM card up and out of the connector socket If the slot from which the PM card has been removed is to remain open be sure to install an PM face plate If anoth...

Page 31: ...When a collision is detected at a port other than the original receiving port it generates a jam pattern to the other ports When a collision signal is detected at a receiving port it generates a jam pattern to the other port The sequence of jam signals depends on the sequence and location of collisions 3 Partitioning and Re connection A Magnum 700X will automatically disconnect partition any segme...

Page 32: ...an internal packet is filtered When the packet s source is external it is forwarded to the inside only if the destination address is in the address table The filter forward handling of external packets are shown in figures Figure 4 2b Internal Packets Filtered 4 2c and 4 2d respectively When an internal packet s source address is not already in the address table it is written there This happens wh...

Page 33: ...thing Forward Internal In table In table Nothing Filter External Not in table Not in table Add source to table Filter External Not in table In table Add source to table Forward External In table Not in table Purge source from table Filter External In table In table Purge source from table Forward 2 Throughput Increase By using a BPM to isolate a user group segment having significant local traffic ...

Page 34: ...power up before bridging services are available During this time the BPM performs an internal self test 4 3 Powering the Magnum 700X Mini Concentrator The Magnum 700X incorporates an internal universal power supply and has a female IEC connector for the AC power cord at the right rear A six foot 115 vac power cord is supplied with each unit Except units being shipped from the GCI factory outside t...

Page 35: ...four LEDs located on the front of the chassis unit These LEDs include Power PWR Receive RX Collision COL and Jabber JAB They are used to provide visual indication about the operational condition and traffic activity of the 700X unit and associated PM cards Magnum 700X chassis unit LEDs LED Description PWR Illuminates GREEN to indicate that the 700X unit is receiving power RX GREEN ON when data is ...

Page 36: ...um 700X Mini Concentrators refer back to Section 3 0 Installation and Section 4 0 Operation Check to make sure that the various other components of the network are operable 2 Check the cables and connectors to ensure that they have been properly connected and the cables wires have not been crimped or in some way impaired during installation About 90 of network downtime can be attributed to wiring ...

Page 37: ...l computers workstations terminals and printers plus the various network media types being used 4 A record of changes that have been made to your network configuration prior to the occurrence of the problem Any changes to system administration procedures should all be noted in this record 5 3 Return Material Authorization RMA Procedure All returns for repair must be accompanied by a Return Materia...

Page 38: ...s not under warranty will result in a customer user charge 5 4 Shipping and Packaging Information Should you need to ship the unit back to Garrett Communications please follow these instructions 1 Package the unit carefully It is recommended that you use the original container if available Units should be wrapped in a bubble wrap plastic sheet or bag for shipping protection You may retain all conn...

Page 39: ...no charge other than shipping and handling provided that the product is returned pre paid to Garrett Communications This warranty will not be effective if in the opinion of Garrett Communications the product has been damaged by misuse misapplication or as a result of service or modification other than by Garrett Communications Garrett Communications reserves the right to make a charge for handling...

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