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37L1461

PN 560156/A

October, 1998

OPTIONS

by IBM

Serial I/O SST128P Expandable Adapter

Hardware

Installation Guide

Summary of Contents for SuperSerial SST128P

Page 1: ...37L1461 PN 560156 A October 1998 OPTIONS by IBM Serial I O SST128P Expandable Adapter Hardware Installation Guide...

Page 2: ...ng installing the PS 4 Power Supply and defines the module LEDs Chapter 4 Serial I O Multiplexer Installation Chapter 4 describes the installation of the Cluster Multiplexers component wall mounting P...

Page 3: ...tallation Setup 2 1 PCI System Setup 2 1 Software Installation 2 1 Adapter Installation 2 1 Host Power Y Cable 2 2 Serial I O Port Module Installation 3 1 Installing Expansion Modules 3 2 Expansion Bu...

Page 4: ...Cables 5 9 Modular Adapters 5 10 Power Defaults Options A 1 Optional Power Configuration A 2 Default Power Configuration A 2 Help and Service Information B 1 Preparing To Call Technical Support B 1 Pl...

Page 5: ...n the host computer and provides the intelligent communications functions to off load the CPU serial communications processing tasks Adapters can support up to 128 ports using external Expansion Modul...

Page 6: ...CI devices connected in the system Please refer to www equinox com for cabling alternatives Table 1 1 Serial I O Products IBM Part Number IBM Options PCI Serial I O Adapters 37L1414 Serial I O SST8P D...

Page 7: ...odules The 128 port Adapters have dual Expansion Buses accommodating from one to four Expansion Modules on each bus for a total of up to eight Expansion Modules A basic 16 port configuration is shown...

Page 8: ...nk category 2 or above UTP cable is run back to the Multiplexer Interface Module Cluster Multiplexers are ideal for distributing devices in as an example a multi building campus facility A variety of...

Page 9: ...16 port Cluster Multiplexers are available with either DB 25 or RJ 45 Connectors Additional Multiplexer Sets may be added for additional ports One MIM can support only one CMX Figure 1 4 MIM 1 Cluster...

Page 10: ...ed in place of the Host Cable As shown in Figure 1 5 a group of four Expansion Modules are located 200 feet 61m from the host computer using an EBC A typical application using EBCs is when the host co...

Page 11: ...used to extend the distance between adjacent Expansion Modules as shown in Figure 1 6 The maximum distance between the Serial I O Adapter and the first Expansion Module is 200 feet 61m The maximum di...

Page 12: ...4 foot 1 2m Host Cable see Figure 1 7 Power is provided by the Adapter and is passed from the left to right through each directly mated module Power Options Host power is available to the Expansion Mo...

Page 13: ...ly and must be connected to the first left most module on the Expansion Bus see Figure 1 8 By connecting the PS 4 Power Supply to the first Module power is no longer drawn from the host computer All E...

Page 14: ...tiplexer Set which plugs directly into any convenient wall outlet see Figure 1 10 When Expansion Bus Cables are used between Expansion Modules a PS 4 Power Supply is required for each Module as shown...

Page 15: ...1 11 illustrates a Serial I O Subsystem using the maximum number of ports 128 for an Adapter MIM 1 Module draws power from the Serial I O Adapter or a PS 4 Power Supply Figure 1 11 Maximum Number of P...

Page 16: ...ation Manual 1 12 Figure 1 12 illustrates a mixture of Serial I O components configured into a maximum of 64 ports on each Expansion Bus Figure 1 12 Mixed Serial I O Hardware Configuration Up to 64 Po...

Page 17: ...system power switch to OFF and disconnect the power cord 2 Locate a free PCI expansion slot 3 Insert and secure the board firmly into the expansion slot 4 Replace the power cord and turn the host comp...

Page 18: ...omponent e g floppy disk drive in your host computer system If possible select the component nearest the location of the power connector on the adapter Remove the host power supply cable connector plu...

Page 19: ...ort Modules are available with a choice of DB 25 or RJ 45 connectors Figure 3 1 illustrates two types of Serial I O Port Modules and the MIM 1 The MIM 1 is used to connect the Cluster Multiplexer CMX...

Page 20: ...card via an Expansion Bus The Expansion Bus connector may be either a 4 foot 1 2m Host Cable or an EBC Included with each Expansion Module are two L shaped coupler brackets and twelve screws 8 black a...

Page 21: ...in Figure 3 3 Attach one bracket on the top and one bracket on the bottom at the opposite side of the Module when mounting a single Module to a wall Use the nickel plated screws to secure the coupler...

Page 22: ...es to the host computer using the supplied host cable or optional Expansion Bus cables provided by Equinox Referring to Figure 3 4 connect the cable for ports 1 through 64 to the lower connector of th...

Page 23: ...emale connector on an Expansion Module two studs contained in each Module hardware accessory packet for securing the Cable jackscrews must be attached to the Module connector Insert the two studs into...

Page 24: ...to four Expansion Modules can be interconnected at distances of up to 200 feet 61 m between one another as shown in Figure 3 6 When distances between Expansion Modules exceed 200 feet 61m or when the...

Page 25: ...using the following procedure 1 Remove the power plug cover use a small flat screwdriver protecting the power connector on the Expansion Modules 2 Insert the DC output cable plug into the Expansion M...

Page 26: ...and Power LEDs the MIM 1 also contains a LINK LED The LINK LED is not lit until the software driver is installed a CMX is connected and power is present The Power LED is lit when power is present in...

Page 27: ...they are located in a separate building The CMX is installed near the peripheral devices and is connected to the Adapter via a MIM 1 The MIM 1 is usually installed near the host computer A CMX is conn...

Page 28: ...nting brackets and four screws Attach one mounting bracket to the top right side of the unit and attach the other bracket to the bottom left side of the unit Refer to Figure 3 3 for the approximate lo...

Page 29: ...a UTP Link Cable Belden 1227A or equivalent not to exceed 3 500 feet 1Km A 10 foot 3 48m link cable is supplied with the MIM 1 for diagnostic purposes The link LEDs on the MIM 1 and CMX are lit after...

Page 30: ...4 4 IBM Serial I O 128P Expandable Subsystem Hardware Installation Manual Figure 4 4 shows a schematic of the two twisted pair cable Figure 4 4 Multiplexer Link Cable Wiring...

Page 31: ...ts provide a standard RS 232 interface with full modem control signals To assist in wiring the I O ports Equinox sells a complete set of cabling accessories See www equinox com for more information Th...

Page 32: ...the opposite end of each cable should mate to the peripheral device port terminal printer personal computer or modem Depending on the specific signal requirements of the system peripheral devices 3 4...

Page 33: ...r a Terminal or Printer Using DTR Flow Control For terminals and printers using pin 20 hardware flow control For terminals and printers using XON XOFF flow control Four Wire Connection Three Wire Conn...

Page 34: ...tallation Manual Seven Wire Connection Figure 5 6 Pinouts for a Modem Cable Figure 5 5 Cable for a Terminal or Printer Using DTR Flow Control For full modem control signals to a modem For full modem c...

Page 35: ...Serial I O Port to Device Cabling 5 5 Figure 5 7 Cable to a Personal Computer Serial Port Personal Computer Serial Port For personal computer serial port using DB 9 connector...

Page 36: ...igure 5 8 PM16 RJ and CMX16 RJ Port Connector Orientation The PM16 RJ and CMX16 RJ ports provide standard RS 232 DTE signals on all RJ 45 modular jacks 10 pin one for each device to be connected as sh...

Page 37: ...pointed down Refer to Figure 5 8 for the modular jack wiring orientation Although the port modules use 10 pin modular jacks the signal pinouts have been arranged such that 4 6 or 8 wire modular plugs...

Page 38: ...5 8 IBM Serial I O 128P Expandable Subsystem Hardware Installation Manual Figure 5 12 Cable Pin outs for RJ 45 to Modem DB 25 Figure 5 11 Cable pin outs for RJ 45 to PC DB 9...

Page 39: ...tor which is inserted into the modular jack of an appropriate wiring module Standard modular cables available from Equinox see www equinox com are reversing That is the pins are reversed on each end s...

Page 40: ...en wire modular adapters convert modular jacks to DB 25 RS 232 connectors Use Figure 5 14 as a guide in conjunction with the documentation provided with the host computer equipment to select the corre...

Page 41: ...host system for the port modules This appendix describes the following power defaults and optional configurations for PCI Adapters The default factory configured power straps are set to obtain power f...

Page 42: ...ost computer power supply via the host Y cable J1 see Figure A 1 The bottom Host Cable Bus Modules 1 4 receives power from the host computer motherboard PCI bus Power for the top Host Cable Port Modul...

Page 43: ...mation for your system If possible be at your computer Your technical support representative might want to walk you through the problem during the call Preparing To Call Technical Support IBM Part Num...

Page 44: ...ired you might be charged a fee Additional support is available through the IBM PC Company automated Fax system the PC Company Web Page the PC Company Electronic Bulletin Board System and HelpWare off...

Page 45: ...our reseller Each Machine is manufactured from new parts or new and used parts In some cases the Machine may not be new and may have been previously installed Regardless of the Machine s production st...

Page 46: ...efunded If you transfer a Machine to another user warranty service is available to that user for the remainder of the warranty period You should give your proof of purchase and this Statement to that...

Page 47: ...chine while it is 1 in IBM s possession or 2 in transit in those cases where IBM is responsible for the transportation charges IBM does not warrant uninterrupted or error free operation of a Machine T...

Page 48: ...S IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA 3 SPECIAL IN...

Page 49: ...nterference at his own expense Properly shielded and grounded cables and connectors must be used in order to meet FCC emission limits IBM is not responsible for any radio or television interference ca...

Page 50: ...B 8 IBM Serial I O 128P Expandable Subsystem Hardware Installation Manual...

Page 51: ...Help and Service Information B 9...

Page 52: ...ithout permission prohibited IBM makes no representations or warranties with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for any part...

Page 53: ...X 3 1 4 1 4 2 Cluster Multiplexers CMX 1 4 CMX 1 5 CMX16 DB 5 1 Connector Orientation CMX16 DB 5 1 CMX16 RJ 5 6 PM16 DB 5 1 PM16 RJ 5 6 Coupler Brackets 3 2 D DCE 5 1 Device Wiring 5 2 DOS 1 2 DTE 5 1...

Page 54: ...xer Interface Modules 1 4 Multiplexer Interface Modules MIM 1 4 Multiplexer Link Cable 4 3 Multiplexer Set 1 4 N Nickel Plated Mounting Screws 3 2 Novell 1 2 O ON LINE LED 3 8 Overview 1 1 P PCI 1 2 2...

Page 55: ...dular Plug 5 9 RS 232 Interface 5 1 S Serial I O 128 port Host Controller 1 3 Adapter 1 1 1 7 2 1 Installation Setup 2 1 CMX 4 2 Expanded I O Subsystem 5 1 Multiplexer Installation 3 6 4 1 Port Module...

Page 56: ...Index 4 IBM Serial I O Expandable Subsystem Hardware Installation Manual...

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