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I
NSTALLING
THE
M
ODULE
Fiber
Ring-In/Ring-Out
Connections
In a typical configuration, Dual Fiber Repeater Modules in separate
wiring closets are connected to the trunk ring through the fiber Ring-In
and Ring-Out ports. Refer to
for fiber trunk cable
specifications.
To establish a fiber Ring In/Ring Out connection:
When connecting Ring-In/Ring-Out ports to a non-CoreBuilder 5000
ring (ONline System Concentrator, IBM 8230 CAU), install a Jitter
Attenuator Daughter Card for the associated trunk ports to ensure
interoperability.
1
Remove the plastic fiber covers from the cable ports that will be used.
Keep the unused cable ports capped to keep the optics clean.
2
Before installing, make certain all cables have been properly cleaned
with an appropriate fiber optic cleaning solution.
3
Attach the fiber cables to the fiber ports on the front panel of the
module. Make sure the transmit and receive cables are:
■
Clearly marked or color coded
■
Connected to the appropriate ports on the module (for example,
the fiber Ring-In receive is connected to a fiber Ring-Out
transmit)
Do not exceed the bend radius for the fiber cable when directing the
cables under the hub. Refer to the cable manufacturer's specifications
for minimum bend radius.
4
Attach the other end of the cable to another Token Ring fiber trunk
port. Make sure the transmit fiber at one end of the cable is always
connected to a receive port at the other end.
5
If connecting to an ONline System Concentrator or IBM 8230, issue the
SET TRUNK {slot} {RING_IN/RING_OUT} COMPATIBILITY_MODE
command from the DMM in the CoreBuilder 5000 hub to ensure
compatibility.
Where to Go From
Here
Once you complete this chapter, go to
. Chapter 4,
Configuring the Module, describes how to configure CoreBuilder 5000
Token Ring Media Modules using management commands.