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SwitchMaster

™or

SwitchMasterFL

™

Eight Segment Bridge

(MSB-E6/X2 or MSB-EFL6/X2)

7341.D

For assistance in installing, using, or
maintaining the TRANSITION Networks
SwitchMaster™ Eight Segment Bridge,
contact TRANSITION Networks Technical
Support at:

(800) 260-1312

or contact your local distributor.

Summary of Contents for SwitchMaster MSB-E6/X2

Page 1: ...Bridge MSB E6 X2 or MSB EFL6 X2 7341 D For assistance in installing using or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at 800...

Page 2: ...user s own expense Canadian Regulations This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise for digital apparatus set out on the radio interference regulations of the Canadian De...

Page 3: ...Site Considerations 2 1 2 2 Ethernet Network Considerations 2 1 3 INSTALLATION 3 1 3 1 Unpacking the SwitchMaster Bridge 3 1 3 2 Installing in Rack or on Table 3 2 Standard 19 Inch Rack Installation...

Page 4: ...e Fuses 5 11 5 4 SwitchMaster Field Upgrades 5 12 Downloading Updated Software 5 12 Installing X Slot Card in SwitchMaster Bridge 5 15 Appendix A Technical Specifications A 1 Appendix B Cable Specific...

Page 5: ...le for installing configuring using and maintaining a Transition Networks SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge A working knowledge of local area network LAN operations including familiarity with communic...

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Page 7: ...ating Ethernet networks Bridge ports can be set individually to full or half duplex The optional X Slot cards if installed provide either an AUI transceiver network connection or an RJ 45 connection t...

Page 8: ...on attached LANs then forwards the data packets to all other stations on all other attached LANs Because the bridge forwards data packets from one LAN to another stations on the sending LAN can commun...

Page 9: ...EIGHT SEGMENT BRIDGE 1 INTRODUCTION 1 3 Remote unattached LAN Large slow LAN Smaller faster LAN 2 BRIDGE 1 Smaller faster LAN 3 Smaller faster LAN 1 Attached LAN BRIDGE 2 BRIDGE 3...

Page 10: ...sequence of events is 1 Source 1 sends data packet intended for destination 1 2 Bridge copies data packet 1 and waits 3 Source 2 sends data packet intended for destination 2 4 Bridge copies data packe...

Page 11: ...1 INTRODUCTION 1 5 EIGHT SEGMENT BRIDGE Destination 2 Destination 1 Source 2 1 Source 1 Packet 1 Packet 1 Bridge Source 3 Destination 3 5 3 2 4 6 11 10 9 7 8 8 8 8 9 9 9...

Page 12: ...AN into cache then waits 3 Source 2 sends data packet intended for destination 2 4 Bridge copies data packet 2 with source identifier and LAN into cache then waits 5 Source 3 sends data packet intende...

Page 13: ...T BRIDGE Bridge Destination 2 Destination 1 Source 2 Source 1 Source 3 Destination 2 1 5 3 11 7 8 9 7 7 7 12 10 8 8 8 Packet 1 Packet 1 Address Cache source 1 source 2 source 3 source 4 source 5 LAN 1...

Page 14: ...events as shown is 1 Source 1 sends data packet intended for destination 1 2 Bridge copies data packet 1 with source identifier and LAN into cache 3 Bridge deletes oldest source identifier 2 and LAN...

Page 15: ...EIGHT SEGMENT BRIDGE Bridge Destination 1 Source 2 Source 1 Packet 1 Packet 1 Address Cache Source 3 Destination 2 1 3 2 4 6 7 8 9 7 source 1 source 2 source 3 source 4 source 5 LAN 1 LAN 2 LAN 3 LAN...

Page 16: ...1 with LAN 1 identifier into cache 3 Randomly Bridge 1 responds before Bridge 2 Bridge 1 sends data packet 1 out onto LAN 2 4 Destination 1 receives data packet 1 5 Bridge 2 sends data packet 1 on LAN...

Page 17: ...tree algorithm uses the fields root identifier cost to root transmitter to dynamically identify one root bridge for each network and one designated LAN bridge for each LAN on the network LAN 2 Destin...

Page 18: ...provided at the back of the SwitchMaster Bridge Switches The reset switch reinitializes the SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge 1 12 SwitchMaster SwitchMasterFL TM SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge Res...

Page 19: ...Power Status Serial Segment 1 Segment 2 Segment 3 Segment 4 Segment 5 Segment 6 RX RX RX RX RX RX TX TX TX TX TX TX COL LINK COL LINK COL LINK COL LINK COL LINK COL LINK X Slot 2 X Slot 1 AUI Status n...

Page 20: ...ment 6 RJ 45 are connected the Segment status LEDs indicate RJ 45 connection status 1 14 SwitchMaster SwitchMasterFL TM SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge Reset Power Status Serial Segment 1 Segment 2...

Page 21: ...r is provided at the back of the SwitchMasterFL Bridge Switches The reset switch reinitializes the SwitchMasterFL Eight Segment Bridge SwitchMaster FL Status RX COL LINK TX RX TX Segment 1 Power X Slo...

Page 22: ...al Reset X Slot 1 n e t w o r k s T R A N S I T I O N RX RX COL LINK TX RX TX Segment 2 RX COL LINK TX RX TX Segment 3 RX COL LINK TX RX TX Segment 4 RX COL LINK TX RX TX Segment 5 RX COL LINK TX RX T...

Page 23: ...Indicators When the RJ 45 is connected and the SwitchMaster is powered the Full Duplex Ethernet X Slot Card status LEDs indicate the RJ 45 connection status When the AUI is connected the Full Duplex...

Page 24: ...Ds indicate the RJ 45 connection status When the connection over 100BaseT media is good the 100BaseT X Slot Card LINK status LED is illuminated When the 100BaseT link is transmitting data the TX trans...

Page 25: ...ctrical lines or fluorescent light fixtures Additionally The twisted pair cables should not run in the same conduit with power line cables Phone lines should be separated from data cables Flat or silv...

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Page 27: ...in the pages that follow 3 1 Unpacking the SwitchMaster Bridge Use the following packing contents lists to verify the shipment Item Part Number SwitchMaster Bridge MSB E6 X2 or MSB E6 E2 Power Cord 33...

Page 28: ...es To install the SwitchMaster Bridge in a standard 19 inch rack 1 Locate four 4 screws and clip nuts if necessary for each SwitchMaster Bridge to be installed 2 Carefully align the SwitchMaster Bridg...

Page 29: ...ta transmission failure and or equipment damage To install the SwitchMaster Bridge on table or other flat surface 1 Carefully turn SwitchMaster Bridge to side and install four 4 rubber feet Remove pro...

Page 30: ...the public telephone network 10BaseT Cable Configurations Identify the 10BaseT network cabling requirements before connecting the cables 10BaseT cables for the SwitchMaster Bridge to terminal must be...

Page 31: ...RJ 45 Jack 3 5 EIGHT SEGMENT BRIDGE 3 INSTALLATION Straight Through Crossover Pin Specifications Straight through and crossover configurations are made at the RJ 45 connector The two active pairs in a...

Page 32: ...Ethernet X Slot card is always enabled NOTE On the Segment 1 connection and also on the Full Duplex Ethernet X Slot Card only one LAN port EITHER the AUI port OR the RJ 45 can be used When connecting...

Page 33: ...at correct setting Carefully open fuse receptacle using small flat blade screwdriver Rotate fuse 180 to correct rating orientation Install fuse holder in correct rating orientation Close fuse recepta...

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Page 35: ...OTE When the SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge is powered the POWER LED on the SwitchMaster Bridge is illuminated The SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge is powered OFF when the power cord is disconnect...

Page 36: ...power on or reset the SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge cycles through three distinct operational phases The operational phase and the transitions between operational phases are monitored by the Bridg...

Page 37: ...uring each of the diagnostic tests the four Bridge Status LEDs at the top of the Status LEDs cycle in a steady right to left pattern to indicate test progress The pattern of the four LEDs at the botto...

Page 38: ...inated indicating that the SwitchMaster Bridge software can be interrupted by an optional user input During this period at the attached terminal press the space bar to load the configuration software...

Page 39: ...LEDs indicate the following Tx illuminated during TRANSMIT Rx NOT ILLUMINATED disabled COL NOT ILLUMINATED disabled LINK NOT ILLUMINATED disabled NOTE When neither the Segment 1AUI port nor the Segme...

Page 40: ...CEIVE COL illuminated during COLLISION LINK illuminated when LINK connection is active When a SwitchMaster RJ 45 is actively connected to full duplex Ethernet the Segment RJ 45 LEDs indicate the follo...

Page 41: ...ex Ethernet the Segment AUI LEDs indicate the following Tx illuminated during TRANSMIT Rx NOT ILLUMINATED disabled COL NOT ILLUMINATED disabled LINK NOT ILLUMINATED disabled NOTE When neither the AUI...

Page 42: ...owing conditions Tx illuminated during TRANSMIT Rx illuminated during RECEIVE LINK illuminated when connection over 100BaseT media is good AUI RX COL LINK TX TM SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge Reset...

Page 43: ...ections for enabling SwitchMaster Bridge recovery by resetting the SwitchMaster Bridge Directions for replacing SwitchMaster Bridge fuse Directions for installing field upgrades by downloading softwar...

Page 44: ...IVE ACTION Unit POWER LED Disconnected Connect power cord not illuminated power cord Improperly For 110 120V use installed fuse fuse should read 110 120V in upright position for 210 240V use fuse shou...

Page 45: ...peater requires Reset SwitchMaster rest of network reset Bridge See 5 2 2 Node is aging SwitchMaster Bridge requires 5 minutes to age addresses and to learn new addresses Loud fan noise Fan failure Co...

Page 46: ...illuminated while four LEDs flash continuously to indicate that the SwitchMaster Bridge is waiting for optional user interrupt Then the Status LEDs cycle in a steady roll to indicate that the SwitchMa...

Page 47: ...from the SwitchMaster Unit power receptacle 3 Carefully open fuse receptacle using small flat blade screwdriver CAUTION Replace fuse only with same size and rating Failure to observe this caution coul...

Page 48: ...DB9 serial port female cable connector to the male DB9 serial port connector on the SwitchMaster 3 Attach the other end of the DB9 serial port cable directly or indirectly through a modem to an ASCII...

Page 49: ...hile the upper Status LEDs are flashing continuously the SwitchMaster Bridge continues onto normal Phase 2 operation 5 7 EIGHT SEGMENT BRIDGE 5 MAINTENANCE TM SwitchMaster Eight Segment Bridge Reset P...

Page 50: ...PC select one of the menu options 5 Download TE OS code using X_MODEM CRC 6 Download TE OS code using X_MODEM by typing and entering the number 5 or the number 6 The SwitchMaster Bridge reserves memo...

Page 51: ...observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing the X Slot card Attach free end of grounding device to any bare metal on SwitchMaster Unit chassis Failure to observe this caution could re...

Page 52: ...lat surface and free of the SwitchMaster Unit 6 Locate internal X Slot card mounting bracket installed at SwitchMaster Unit inside front NOTE The X Slot card attaches to two 2 slots on the internal X...

Page 53: ...X Slot Card mounting bracket slots 9 Carefully press X Slot card onto the two 2 96 pin connectors on the SwitchMaster circuit board 10 Replace SwitchMaster Unit cover 11 Replace twelve 12 screws that...

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Page 55: ...z Rated at 40 watts maximum AC Input TE PN Requirement Location 3344 120 volts 60 hertz USA Canada Mexico 3344 100 volts 50 60 hertz Japan 3347 230 volts 50 hertz Europe 3348 240 volts 50 hertz Austra...

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Page 57: ...uest To Send RTS Clear To Send CTS Ring Indicator RI B 10Base5 Cable Specifications The AUI cable must be IEEE approved Attach one end of the cable to a DTE port and the other end to a DCE port or tra...

Page 58: ...nce Maximum Distance 100 Meters 330 Feet E RJ 45 Pin Specifications Individual wires that make up a straight through twisted pair modular cable are shown below Each pair has designated pin connections...

Page 59: ...500 1000 2000 2000 500 Length Meters 328 ft 607 ft 1640 ft 3280 ft 6560 ft 6560 ft 1640 ft MAUs 2 30 100 2 2 2 2 Segment Medium unshielded 50 ohm 50 ohm fiber fiber fiber fiber twisted pair coaxial c...

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Page 61: ...e del Marchio Qualita IEMMEQU HAR 10 30 50 British Approvals Service For Electric Cables BASEC HAR BASEC HAR 10 10 30 N V tot Keuring van Electro technische Matarialien KEMA KEMA KEUR HAR 10 30 30 Sve...

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Page 63: ...R WRITTEN OR ORAL REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING SUCH PRODUCTS MADE BY TN ITS EMPLOYEES AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES B Limitations and Exclusions If the customer believes any goods sold by TN are defective an...

Page 64: ...as received 3 Contact Transition Networks Technical Support to determine if the problem can be corrected on site If not and the product is covered by warranty then Call the distributor directly or con...

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