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Страница 1: ...SmartLine 16 Intelligent Stackable MAU User s Guide Andrew Corporation 2225 First St Suite 102 Simi Valley CA 93065 Sales 800 328 2696 Technical Support 800 8 ANDREW FAX 708 349 5673...

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Страница 3: ...ted Reproduction of said drawings schematics and artwork or manufacture of said products without written consent of Andrew Corporation is absolutely prohibited Information and specifications in this d...

Страница 4: ...of FCC rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to caus...

Страница 5: ...Token Ring Network Introduction and Planning Guide GA27 3677 1 IBM Token Ring Network Installation Guide GA27 3678 IBM Token Ring Network Telephone Twisted Pair Media Guide GA27 3714 4 SmartLine 8122...

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Страница 7: ...ing When a Repeater Becomes Necessary 3 6 3 4 PC Connections 3 9 3 5 Installation Check List 3 12 Chapter Four Problem Determination 4 1 Chapter Five SmartLine Management Software 5 1 5 1 Pre Installa...

Страница 8: ...and Definitions D 1 D 1 Beacon Types and Definitions D 2 D 2 Soft Error Types and Definitions D 3 List of Figures Figure 2 1 Front Panel DIP Switches 2 1 Figure 2 2 Front Panel LEDs 2 4 Figure 2 3 Fro...

Страница 9: ...ure A 1 Main Ring RJ45 Cables A 1 Figure A 2 DC Main Ring Cables A 2 Figure A 3 PC to SL16 Direct Cable A 3 Figure A 4 PC to Modem Cables A 4 Figure A 5 Modem to SL16 Cable A 5 Figure A 6 DB9 to RJ45...

Страница 10: ...T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s i v S m a r t L i n e 1 6 U s e r s G u i d e...

Страница 11: ...Andrew offers two versions of this product Model SL 16 Serves users with RJ45 Connectors on the Ring In Ring Out and lobe ports Model SL 16 DC Serves users with DC Data MIC Connectors on the Ring In...

Страница 12: ...IEEE 802 5 standard Briefly stated each workstation connected must pass a data packet called a token received from an upstream workstation to the next downstream workstation Because the workstations...

Страница 13: ...e source workstation strips off the address and data fields and sends the token downstream The source workstation cannot immediately recapture the token because ring protocol prevents a workstation fr...

Страница 14: ...en ring signal Repeaters serve to extend cable distances between wiring closets Some repeaters also serve to extend lobe cabling to a distant workstation See Andrew models TRR8416 TRx9416 and 8120 rep...

Страница 15: ...shows the front panel DIP switches Figure 2 1 Front Panel DIP Switches Switch 1 16MB You set this switch to the same speed as all other devices on the Token Ring LAN Up sets the SL16 for a 4 megabit...

Страница 16: ...tion Loopback occurs when a cable break occurs on the main ring RI and RO port connections and refers to operation using the backup path SmartLine devices can automatically switch to the backup path w...

Страница 17: ...ware you connect to the management PC or remote modem to the rear RJ45 IN connector and place this switch in the up position SmartLine MAUs equipped with DC connectors have an added DB 9 connector on...

Страница 18: ...2 2 Front Panel LEDs Power This indicator turns on green when you connect the device to a suitable AC power source OK This LED flashes green during normal operation A steady off or on indicates an in...

Страница 19: ...connectors for up to 16 workstations Appendix A contains cable descriptions You can use RJ45 connectors with either shielded or unshielded twisted pair cable STP or UTP DC connectors are typically us...

Страница 20: ...aces to both the COM port of a PC IN port and as a cascading port to other SL16s or SmartLine 8122s OUT to IN of next SmartLine 16 or 8122 on the stack SmartLine IN ports emulate DTE or terminal like...

Страница 21: ...Hardware Description 2 7 Figure 2 4 Rear Panel Connectors...

Страница 22: ...Hardware Description 2 8 SmartLine 16 User s Guide...

Страница 23: ...en operating at 16 megabits per second Table 3 1 shows the maximums for workstations and cable distances NOTE The current accepted building standard EIA TIA 568 A B defines the maximum workstation to...

Страница 24: ...Ring and Lobe Port Connections Figure 3 1 shows two stacks of SL16s one with RJ45 connectors and the other with DC connectors Note that the cables connect Ring Out of one device to Ring In of the nex...

Страница 25: ...martLine 16 R R 1 3 5 7 9 1 1 1 2 4 6 8 1 1 1 1 POW O 16 M 16MBS RI EN RO EN SAT MAU RO RI SmartLine 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 1 13 14 1 POW O 16 M 16MBS RI EN RO EN SAT MAU RO RI SmartLine 1 2 3 5 6 7 9 10 1...

Страница 26: ...tions into the ring that are set to the same data rate as the MAU A MAU bypasses any lobe ports that do not meet these conditions and all ports without workstations connected SL16 MAUs also have self...

Страница 27: ...ort on MAU 1 and the Rout port of MAU 3 LEDs on either side of the break would identify where the loss of signal occurred These autowraps bring the backup paths into the loop dashed lines replacing th...

Страница 28: ...ions Proceed as follows 1 Add up all the lengths of cables interconnecting MAUs Ignore the short cables under eight feet used to interconnect MAUs in the same closet Evaluate any MAUs separated by rep...

Страница 29: ...rtest distance 150 ft 100 ft Rx Tx Workstation off Workstation off Wraped Wraped Worst Case Cable Length Calculations 150 100 50 300 ft total intercloset ring length 300 50 250 Adjusted Ring Length 25...

Страница 30: ...230 746 225 726 220 UTP Type 3 Level 3 Cable feet meters 1 500 150 2 485 145 475 143 3 470 140 460 139 450 135 4 455 135 445 134 435 130 425 128 5 440 130 430 130 420 125 410 124 400 120 6 425 125 41...

Страница 31: ...53 174 52 7 180 54 178 53 175 53 172 52 169 51 8 175 53 173 52 170 51 167 50 165 50 STP Type 1 and 2 Cable feet meters 1 427 129 2 416 126 410 124 3 406 123 399 120 392 118 4 396 120 389 117 382 115...

Страница 32: ...RJ45 Connectors Part number 351 8234 01 This cable measures 5 feet and has straight through wiring If you have a PC with a DB 9 connector you can use this cable with the following adapter for a PC to...

Страница 33: ...11 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT PC Direct PC Remote Telephone Connections Modems Not Both DB 9 to RJ45 Adapter PN 213 0565 01 RJ45 to RJ45 Cable PN 351 8234 01 Straight Through Cable Figure 3 5 PC Cab...

Страница 34: ...ent ports NOTE Disable Autowrap switches 2 and 3 up if in doubt 2 Attach cables 3 If used attach PC modem cabling 4 If used install SmartLine Management software 5 Verify proper cabling to MAUs workst...

Страница 35: ...stopped Power cycle the unit If symptom remains replace unit OK LED flashing red Internal hardware failure Wait 1 minute until unit resets and re tests If symptom remains replace unit Lobe port LED fl...

Страница 36: ...management software to unlock port or cycle power RI port LED remains off with cable connected No active workstations on that part of ring Activate a workstation on RI side of ring RI port LED flashe...

Страница 37: ...your monitor showing you the state of each LED and switch Lock or Unlock ports You can control access to individual ports Without this software you would need to turn off a workstation or unplug a po...

Страница 38: ...chronous serial port communication parameters using the SmartLine Management Software 5 1 Pre Installation Verification Before proceeding verify the following DIP switch 4 up on all SmartLine 16 MAUs...

Страница 39: ...Installation 1 Start Windows 2 Insert the floppy diskette labeled SmartLine Management Software or your backup copy into your floppy drive 3 From the Windows Program Manager File menu choose Run 4 In...

Страница 40: ...ons as shown in Figure 5 2 Figure 5 2 SmartLine Management Software Icon 5 3 COM Port Communications You must properly set up the Communications parameters for the port of your PC and for your softwar...

Страница 41: ...sing a modem select Modem from the Comm Port Setup Window Then return to the Configuration menu and select Modem The window that then appears has a data base that allows you to select from a wide vari...

Страница 42: ...ds to any other rates 5 4 SmartLine Management Software Window Features Figure 5 5 shows the window that appears when you launch the SmartLine Management software In typical Windows style the window h...

Страница 43: ...onditions The following brief menu item descriptions offer an overview of the capabilities and characteristics of the software File Menu Edit Names This selection allows you to select names more descr...

Страница 44: ...e and whether the communication is direct or via a modem Note that when you select Modem you must also use the Modem menu item to specify the modem manufacturer and model Modem Command The window that...

Страница 45: ...ons Control Menu Note that the button bar and the Control menu serve the same functions The following descriptions apply to both Expanded View When selected after selecting a SmartLine device a graphi...

Страница 46: ...technician to find a SmartLine device in a wiring closet more easily SpeedDet You may need to disable Speed Detect unchecked to allow some types of diagnostic equipment to insert on a lobe port SyncLE...

Страница 47: ...s item positions all icons in the active window side by side Help Menu Contents This item lists the topics included in the help listing Search for Help On This item produces a Search for Help topics l...

Страница 48: ...t Initiating Software Resets Issuing ID Signaling Editing SmartLine Device Names Downloading Microcode Establishing Modem Connections Creating and Using a Phone Book Starting SmartLine Management Soft...

Страница 49: ...e may be changed see Editing SmartLine Device Names later in this chapter Speed Detect Indicates enabled or disabled status RI Loop Indicates if Ring In port has Auto Loop enabled or disabled RO Loop...

Страница 50: ...on the Exp View button on the Button Bar Figure 5 7 shows the expanded view window for a SmartLine 16 MAU Figure 5 8 shows the expanded view window for a SmartLine 8122 Fiber Optic Repeater Note that...

Страница 51: ...SmartLine Management Software 5 15 Figure 5 7 Expanded View Window for a SmartLine 16 Figure 5 8 Expanded View Window for a SmartLine 8122...

Страница 52: ...om port selection points You also can click on the device name in the SmartLine Chassis window DIP Switches DIP switches A white border encircles your selection and associated status appears in the Mo...

Страница 53: ...Speed 4 or 16 megahertz setting for chassis Phantom Detected wire fault option also available or Not Detected Controlling Access by Locking Ports 1 Select the individual port or chassis all ports that...

Страница 54: ...code Issuing ID Signaling ID Signaling has no effect on the network The resulting flashing LED only serves to direct the attention of a service technician to a particular SmartLine device Yellow RO LE...

Страница 55: ...click Edit the Name and Comment fields appear for the device selected and their current entries You can now make any changes desired 3 If you wish to change Name or Comment field entries for any other...

Страница 56: ...e devices have no associated permanent storage facility Any loss of device power causes the device to return to the ROM resident microcode version installed at the factory 3 Specify the location of th...

Страница 57: ...alization status If you do not see the call progressing you need to check your configuration Be sure you have Modem selected in your Comm Port window select Comm in the Configuration menu While you ha...

Страница 58: ...follows 1 From the Communications menu select Dial Note that the SmartLine Management Phone Book window appears initially with a single unusable entry for you to edit see Figure 5 11 Figure 5 11 Smar...

Страница 59: ...ne Book Add Window 6 You can make any desired additions to the Phone Book selection using the Name and Number the telephone number for the remote modem fields and the pull down Baud Rate selection lis...

Страница 60: ...allow you to communicate with the remote SmartLine devices 3 After completing your operations with the remote devices you can end communications by selecting Hang Up from the Communications menu For...

Страница 61: ...you can purchase MAUs with either RJ45 or DC connectors two configurations are possible RJ45 Connectors Figure A 1 shows the RI RO cables that appear in the RJ45 setup shown in Figure 3 1 These cable...

Страница 62: ...on etc have pin to pin straight through wiring like the Ring In Ring Out cables see Section A 1 A 3 Manager PC Cables Figure 3 5 see Chapter Three shows the various cables used to connect a Manager PC...

Страница 63: ...C o n n e c t o r s a n d C a b l e s A 3 F i g u r e A 3 P C t o S L 1 6 D i r e c t C a b l e...

Страница 64: ...use the COM port of a PC can have either a 9 or 25 pin connector Figure A 4 shows two types of cables used to connect a PC to a modem Note that the signals do not cross in this cable arrangement Modem...

Страница 65: ...ach end wired pin to pin You use the same cables to connect a telephone to the outlet installed by your telephone company If not included with your modem you can purchase these cables at the many reta...

Страница 66: ...6 5 0 1 W i t h t h i s a d a p t e r c o n n e c t e d t o t h e D B 9 C O M p o r t c o n n e c t o r o n y o u r P C y o u c a n m a k e t h e P C t o S L 1 6 d i r e c t c o n n e c t i o n w i t...

Страница 67: ...tive humidity 0 to 90 percent non condensing Rack mounted equipment is cooled by air flow Some devices are equipped with a chassis ventilation fan while other devices allow heat to escape through chas...

Страница 68: ...g o f r a c k m o u n t e d e q u i p m e n t s h o u l d b e m a i n t a i n e d I f t h e e q u i p m e n t i s i n d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t e d t o t h e b r a n c h f o r e x a m p l e t h e...

Страница 69: ...DIP switch up 4 Mbps Connectors SL16 RJ45 RJ45 SL16 DC DC PC for Management Software RJ45 Physical RJ45 Model Dimensions 1 72Hx17 2Wx11 5D in DC Model Dimensions 3 5Hx17 2Wx11 5D in Weight 5 lbs 2 27...

Страница 70: ...Specifications C 2 SmartLine 16 User s Guide Figure C 2 Ring Port Connectors Figure C 3 MAUi DB 9 Connector...

Страница 71: ...porting station The sequential lobe to lobe data flow in Andrew MAUs is from lobe port one to lobe port 16 Therefore if the reporting station is attached to port five and the station on lobe port four...

Страница 72: ...coning adapter card detects no incoming signal It implies that the wire is broken somewhere between the beaconing station and its NAUN Type 3 Bit Streaming lowest The beaconing adapter card detects so...

Страница 73: ...ions may also be faulty MAC Congestion The most probable causes of this error is that the reporting station does not have enough buffer space to receive data or it does not have its drivers properly i...

Страница 74: ...missing frame Lost frames can be caused by stations inserting or removing from the ring or by faulty cabling at the reporting station Network line noise or a faulty adapter card inside the reporting s...

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