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Technical Information

4.1 Physical Description

Figure 4–1 shows the I/O panel of a typical DECbridge 500/600 series unit (the
DECbridge 520).

Figure 4–1:

Typical DECbridge 500/600 Series Unit (I/O Panel)

Configuration switches

Serial number

AUI connector

Address label

FDDI connector(s)

Module
I.D.

AC power
connector

Circuit breaker

AP

NI

FI

QM

Model
number

ThinWire connector
(BNC)

AP

2

NI

FI

QM

o o o

o o o o o

o o o 

o

LED
indicators

Содержание DECbridge 500

Страница 1: ...Order Number EK DEFEB PS 002 DECbridge 500 600 Series Problem Solving...

Страница 2: ...ase measures taken to correct the interference are at the user s expense CAUTION The people who install the cabling system described in this guide should be familiar with local building codes fire cod...

Страница 3: ...g July 1991 This manual describes how to troubleshoot and service the DECbridge 500 600 series It is intended for qualified service personnel who will be repairing the bridge to the field replaceable...

Страница 4: ...poration assumes no respon sibility for any errors that may appear in this document Copyright 1991 by Digital Equipment Corporation All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A The following are trademarks of...

Страница 5: ...elf Test Diagnostics 2 6 2 4 3 Visually Inspecting the Bridge 2 6 2 4 4 Interpreting the LED Indicators 2 9 2 4 5 If the Problem Still Exists 2 13 2 4 6 Performing Loopback Testing 2 18 2 4 6 1 Prepar...

Страница 6: ...ply 3 11 3 3 4 2 Replacing the Power Supply 3 12 3 3 5 Removing and Replacing the Fan Assembly 3 13 3 3 5 1 Removing the Fan Assembly 3 14 3 3 5 2 Replacing the Fan Assembly 3 15 3 3 6 Removing and Re...

Страница 7: ...ines A 1 General Guidelines A 1 A 2 Bridge to FDDI Guidelines A 1 A 3 Bridge to 802 3 Ethernet Guidelines A 2 A 3 1 AUI Interface A 2 A 3 2 ThinWire Interface A 4 B FDDI Connection Information B 1 FDD...

Страница 8: ...n Assembly Removal and Replacement 3 14 3 7 Backplane Removal and Replacement 3 17 4 1 Typical DECbridge 500 600 Series Unit I O Panel 4 1 4 2 Switches and Indicators 4 3 4 3 Simplified Block Diagram...

Страница 9: ...e beachtet werden m ssen um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren Achtung Enth lt Informationen die beachtet werden m ssen um die Ger te vor Schaden zu bewahren Danger Signale les informations destin e...

Страница 10: ...cte el cable de alimentaci n WARNING A safety earth ground wire has been incorporated into this product through the plug cap of the ac power cord For continued protection againstthe risk of electrical...

Страница 11: ...Avant de mettre l appareil sous tension assurez vous que le panier est compl tement enfonc dans le bo tier Seuls les tech niciens de maintenance qualifi s sont habilit s effectuer les op rations de d...

Страница 12: ...in the bridge can be damaged by electrostatic discharges ESD When working inside the unit always use a grounded wrist strap ESD strap and a grounded work surface A wrist strap ground wire and table pa...

Страница 13: ...tout risque de d t rioration veillez respecter l al ignement lors des op rations de d pose et de repose PRECAUCION Estos m dulos l gicos tienen componentes en ambas partes de la placa Si se retira o...

Страница 14: ...rnen bedenken Sie da es 11 kg wiegt St tzen Sie es mit einer Hand von unten ab und achten Sie darauf da es nicht auf den Boden f llt ATTENTION Le panier p se environ 11 kg Manipulez le avec pr caution...

Страница 15: ...acturing personnel as well as system network managers All procedures that deal with opening the unit for any reason are intended solely for service personnel who have been trained to perform product m...

Страница 16: ...a list of major assemblies switches and indicators and a summary of the bridge specifications Appendix A Presents configuration guidelines for connecting the bridge to an FDDI and an IEEE 802 3 Ethern...

Страница 17: ...between a 100 Mb s Fiber Distributed Data Interface FDDI network and up to three 10 Mb s IEEE 802 3 Ethernet network segments Figure 1 1 DECbridge 500 600 Series in a Sample Configuration FDDI networ...

Страница 18: ...ultimode Port A Port B 524 DEFEB DP DQ 1 DAS Single mode Port A Multimode Port B 526 DEFEB DM DN 1 DAS Multimode Port A Single mode Port B 528 DEFEB DS DT 1 DAS Single mode Port A Port B 600 DEFEB UC...

Страница 19: ...ries models have an AUI connector and a ThinWire connector switch selectable for the single IEEE 802 3 Ethernet interface The DECbridge 600 series models all have three AUI connectors NOTE The DECbrid...

Страница 20: ...and NI 3 are used only when referring specifically to those two modules Table 1 2 Logic Modules used in the DECbridge 500 600 Series Model AP Module NI Module QM Module FI Module 500 AP NI QM FI SAS M...

Страница 21: ...anagement software Local LED indicators that provide information on FRU status LAN activity port states network interface selection AUI or ThinWire IEEE 802 3 Ether net transceiver power and FDDI phys...

Страница 22: ...is unable to turn off the LEDs The self test diagnostic takes up to 1 minute to complete during which time the indicators will turn on and off according to the testing sequence If the tests detect a...

Страница 23: ...oblem Solving 2 3 Figure 2 1 LED Indicators After Power Up LKG 5057 91I AP NI FI QM 2 2 AUI 2 3 4 1 PHY 1 PHY 1 PHY 2 LED Indicators AP2 NI NI 3 Null SAS DAS QM FI 1 On Off On or Off Flashing Legend A...

Страница 24: ...reen if the bridge uses the AUI connection to the network and off if the bridge uses the ThinWire connection Configuration switch 8 in the ON position selects the AUI interface and in the OFF position...

Страница 25: ...anufac turing mode These modes are selectable by configuration switch 1 on the I O panel see Chapter 4 Only normal mode should be used in the field Manufacturing mode is designed for use in a manufact...

Страница 26: ...self test locally by turning ac power to the bridge off for at least 15 seconds then turning it back on 2 4 3 Visually Inspecting the Bridge Before performing in depth problem solving procedures such...

Страница 27: ...Problem Solving 2 7 Figure 2 2 Visually Inspecting the Bridge...

Страница 28: ...ble con nector s must be pushed securely into place in the bridge connector s The AUI cable connector locks in place with a slide latch Push the slide latch to the left to make sure it snaps in the lo...

Страница 29: ...ny of the FRUs Symptom Probable Cause Corrective Actions General One or more LEDs do not Module s are not Remove and reseat the logic modules light during lamp test properly seated Section 3 3 2 Bad m...

Страница 30: ...AP module and retest Defective power If the LEDs still remain off after all previous supply actions have been taken replace the power supply Section 3 3 4 All LEDs remain on Core test failure Replace...

Страница 31: ...dule to fail NI_BAD blinking Incompatible Load compatible firmware firmware loaded FWDn blinking Port n in broken Check the external connection to the NI port state Perform external loopback tests Che...

Страница 32: ...taining a compatible firmware revision Section 3 3 2 FWD1 blinking green FI port in broken Perform loopback test as described in Section 2 4 6 state FWD1 off FI Port in pre Wait 1 minute and verify th...

Страница 33: ...tion 2 4 6 QM Module LEDs QM_BAD remains on QM module failed Replace the QM module Section 3 3 2 and AP_BAD is off self test diagnostic FI module is causing Replace the FI module Section 3 3 2 QM modu...

Страница 34: ...ound in log Log indicates fan failure Possible over tem perature in power supply Check for obstructions at in let outlet grills and for hot environ ment Replace fan assembly and retest Solve the probl...

Страница 35: ...linking green Loopback Test Yes No No FI_BAD on A B Loopback connector installed Install loopback connector No Yes Yes Wait 1 minute No No No Check connection Yes No No Yes A PHY_n solid green Yes No...

Страница 36: ...d retest No No Yes Replace FI module and retest A C Turn power off Install loopback connectors and set loopback switch on Section 2 4 5 Measure Tx power to and from the bridge Section 2 4 7 Record bot...

Страница 37: ...d have correctly identified the ring topology Calculate cable loss Section 2 4 7 Yes No Yes No C If you have not already done so replace FI module and retest If failure persists a network topology pro...

Страница 38: ...testing if the FI port fails self test the FI_BAD indicator will turn on If any of the NI or NI 3 ports fail self test the NI_BAD indicator will turn on Note that on a DECbridge 500 series unit both t...

Страница 39: ...have two Depending on the model these connectors may be multimode or single mode Be sure to install the proper loopback connectors for your particular unit as shown in Figure 2 5 Figure 2 5 Installing...

Страница 40: ...ack Connector s DECbridge500seriesunitshaveasingleswitch selectableAUI ThinWireinterface DECbridge 600 series units have three separate AUI interfaces To install the NI loopback connector s 1 Disconne...

Страница 41: ...Problem Solving 2 21 Figure 2 6 Installing the NI Loopback Connectors LKG 4868 91I Push slide latch firmly in place to lock connector in place Slots Tabs...

Страница 42: ...AD indicator on the NI module If the NI_BAD indicator turns off the problem is external to the bridge Check the interface cable and the device connected to the other end of the cable The LED on the lo...

Страница 43: ...pback switch switch 7 to the OFF up position and removing the loop back connector from the FI port if one is installed 2 Set up the optical power meter as follows a Remove the protective cap from the...

Страница 44: ...bridge and from the meter Figure 2 7 Measuring the FI Transmit Power Multimode LKG 5062 90I Tester receive cable Transmit signal from bridge On Off Wavelength select 5 To measure the power of the fib...

Страница 45: ...he FI Receive Power Multimode LKG 5063 90I Normal connection FDDI cable to bridge Receive signal to bridge c The power level of the receive signal will be displayed on the meter Record the value in Ta...

Страница 46: ...ement falls outside the given range that optical signal is not within specifications Refer to the flow chart in Figure 2 4 for recommended correc tive actions Multimode Power level of the transmit sig...

Страница 47: ...fectivecomponentstothefield replaceable unit FRU level Table 3 1 liststheFRUsintheDECbridge500 600seriesandtheir Digital part numbers WARNING Lethal exposed voltages exist in the power supply Therefor...

Страница 48: ...ing Figure 3 1 DECbridge 500 600 Series Field Replaceable Units Not a field replaceable unit LKG 5064 90I Bridge enclosure Backplane Power supply module Card cage assembly Fan assembly AP AP2 module N...

Страница 49: ...9 DECbridge 600 QM module 54 19371 01 All models Backplane 54 19377 01 All models Power supply 30 32524 01 All models Fan assembly 70 27394 01 All models 3 2 Preparing the Bridge for Servicing Follow...

Страница 50: ...ipment can emit laser light that can injure your eyes Never look into an optical fiber con nector or connector port Figure 3 2 Power Cord and Interface Cable Removal Power cord LKG 5120 91A Single mod...

Страница 51: ...lly inserted in the bridge enclosure Only qualified service engi neers should perform any FRU removal and replace ment procedures CAUTION Modules in the bridge can be damaged by electrostatic discharg...

Страница 52: ...tsonbothsidesofthe module Removing or inserting a module at a slight angle can damage it 1 Remove ac power to the bridge and disconnect all interface cables Section 3 2 2 Attach the ESD ground strap t...

Страница 53: ...ule 3 3 2 2 Replacing Logic Modules To make sure you have the correct replacement module check the name of that mod uleontheleftsideofthemodulehandle Therevisionlevelisshownontherightside of the handl...

Страница 54: ...Section 3 2 4 Check that the logic module ejector levers are in the unlock position swung outward Hold the replacement module component side up and carefully slide it into the appropriate card cage sl...

Страница 55: ...surface To remove the card cage from the bridge enclosure refer to Figure 3 4 and follow these steps 1 Remove power to the bridge and disconnect the interface cables Section 3 2 2 Attach the ESD groun...

Страница 56: ...2 Replacing the Card Cage To replace the card cage assembly in the bridge enclosure refer to Figure 3 4 and follow these steps 1 Make sure that power is removed from the bridge and the interface cabl...

Страница 57: ...the ESD ground strap Then remove the card cage from the bridge enclosure Section 3 3 3 1 WARNING Lethal exposed voltages exist in the power supply Therefore always disconnect the ac power cord be fore...

Страница 58: ...ower supply module refer to Figure 3 5 and follow these steps 1 Make sure that power is removed from the bridge and the interface cables are disconnected Section 3 2 2 Make sure the ESD ground strap i...

Страница 59: ...ter turn fasteners Section 3 3 3 2 9 Connect the interface cables then the power cord Section 3 2 10 Wait for self test to complete and check the state of the LEDs to ensure that the unit is operation...

Страница 60: ...s 1 Remove the card cage from the bridge enclosure Section 3 3 3 1 2 Unplug the two fan assembly connectors P1 and P2 from the power supply module 3 Using a 2 Phillips head screwdriver unscrew the two...

Страница 61: ...idge enclosure and tighten the two quar ter turn fasteners Section 3 3 3 2 7 Connect the interface cables then the power cord Section 3 2 8 Wait for self test to complete and check the state of the LE...

Страница 62: ...ted Section 3 2 2 Make sure the ESD ground strap is attached 3 Make sure the power supply is properly screwed in place Then engage the backplane connector with the power supply fingers and snap it int...

Страница 63: ...Figure 3 2 The bridge automatically powers up and runs self test when the power cord is plugged in Wait for self test to complete and check the state of the LEDs to ensure that the unit is working pr...

Страница 64: ...eries unit the DECbridge 520 Figure 4 1 Typical DECbridge 500 600 Series Unit I O Panel Configuration switches Serial number AUI connector Address label FDDI connector s Module I D AC power connector...

Страница 65: ...odels have a BNC connector for the ThinWire interface and a D connector for the AUI interface The DECbridge 600 series models have three D connectors for three separate AUI interfaces A standard IEC c...

Страница 66: ...he switches and indicators on all DECbridge 500 600 series units Figure 4 2 Switches and Indicators LKG 5070 91I AP NI FI QM R R G G R Y G G G 2 AUI R G Y G 2 Y G 3 Y G 4 R R Y G G 1 PHY 1 R Y G PHY 1...

Страница 67: ...lt Use current parameters parameters on power up parameters 3 Write access OFF Allow management write No management write FDDI Port 1 1 access on Port 1 access on Port 1 4 Write access OFF Allow manag...

Страница 68: ...ccess Port 2 or 1 Performs the write access function de scribed above for Port 2 Switch 5 Write access Port 3 Performs the write access function for Port 3 It is applicable only with a 3 port NI 3 mod...

Страница 69: ...Once this lamp check is complete the self test diagnosticsturntheLEDsofforleavethemonaccordingtothetestingsequence The functions of all LEDs in the DECbridge 500 600 series are described in Table 4 2...

Страница 70: ...e AUI SELECT AUI Green On Off On NI port AUI interface selected Series 500 Off NI port ThinWire interface only selected EXT PWR OK Green On On AUI transceiver power OK In Series 500 not affected by AU...

Страница 71: ...t or Link Confidence Test LCT failure retry loop Red Blink Illegal topology Off Port disabled via management Red green Blink Standby mode for this port when connected to concentrator PHY 2 B PHY 2 Gre...

Страница 72: ...91I QM module AP or AP2 module FI module Note DECbridge 600 has a null FI module NI or NI3 module Non volatile memory 48 bit address ROMs Queue manager NI Chipset s NI packet memory Port A Port B DAS...

Страница 73: ...is to service packets received from the FDDI link The queue manager is supported by a table lookup TLU unit which comparesaddressesofreceivedpacketswithaddressesstoredinthebridge saddress table The re...

Страница 74: ...uitry The NI chips perform all IEEE 802 3 Ethernet MAC level func tions and also provide a direct memory access DMA to packet memory Because the FDDI and IEEE 802 3 Ethernet networks use different fra...

Страница 75: ...ds then reapplying the ac power 4 3 5 2 Thermal Protection If the temperature inside the power supply is too high for normal operation the pow er supply protects itself by shutting down When the overt...

Страница 76: ...onal firmware periodically check the status of the fans by reading this bit If the diagnostics detect a fan failure The FAN_BAD indicator remains on after the lamp check is complete If the diagnostics...

Страница 77: ...e 4 3 Table 4 3 Physical Specifications Dimension Value Height 17 7 cm 6 9 in Width 44 2 cm 17 4 in Depth 36 5 cm 14 4 in Weight 14 5 kg 32 lbs 4 4 2 Electrical Specifications The DECbridge 500 600 se...

Страница 78: ...must not exceed 50 C 122 F Table 4 5 Environmental Specifications Parameter Value Operating Environment Temperature at sea level 5 C to 50 C 41 F to 122 F Relative humidity 10 to 95 non condensing We...

Страница 79: ...m 164 ft maximum IEEE 802 3 Ethernet ThinWire Interface ThinWire cable length 185 m 606 ft maximum Recommended Multimode Fiber Interface Cable Cable length 2 km 6561 ft maximum Nominal core diameter 6...

Страница 80: ...6 km 96 mi 2 km 1 2 mi Power budget contingent on core and cladding tolerances Recommended Single mode Fiber Interface Cable Cable length 40 km 24 8 miles maximum Mode field diameter 8 2 m to 10 5 m...

Страница 81: ...and Extended LAN Reference guide for further information Bridges are used to interconnect single LAN segments into an extended LAN Each bridge starts a new single LAN segment The extended LAN can hav...

Страница 82: ...delines on fiber optic cable plants refer to the DECconnect System Fiber Optic Installation guide and DECconnect Sys tem Fiber Optic Planning and Configuration guide A 3 Bridge to 802 3 Ethernet Guide...

Страница 83: ...ansceiver cable BNE4x xx due to its smaller diameter has a signal loss that is four times that of the BNE3x xx transceiver cable If office transceiver cable is used the maximum transceiver cable dista...

Страница 84: ...cable is 2 centimeters 75 inches No more than 30 stations are allowed on a segment The DEMPR if confi gured counts as one station In a DECconnect configuration with faceplates and satellite equipment...

Страница 85: ...y be interconnected into legal topologies In the figure This Node is the reference point for all connection decisions Figure B 1 FDDI Connection Rules Matrix PHY port A B M S A B M S No Rule 1 Yes Yes...

Страница 86: ...ecedence over the connection of PHY A of This Node to PHY M of another node When a connection between PHY A of This Node and a PHY M or PHY B of another node exists it is disabled when PHY B of This N...

Страница 87: ...the bridge to the dual ring SAS versions of the bridge use a single MIC S connector to connect to a concentrator see Figure B 2 Figure B 2 FDDI Connector Keying A B A B M S M S LKG 5072 90I Connector...

Страница 88: ...al s Fiber Distributed Data Interface FDDI how it works and the role of the individual FDDI components This guide also discusses Digital s approach to network management and the facilities provided by...

Страница 89: ...System fiber optic structured wiring network along with test procedures for certifying the installation DECconnect System Planning and Configuration Order No EK DECSY CG Contains planning requirement...

Страница 90: ...6 2 9 4 2 4 4 Configuration guidelines A 1 Configuration switches AUI ThinWire 2 8 4 5 Enable External Loopback 2 8 External Loopback Enable 4 5 list of 4 4 Manufacturing Mode 2 8 4 5 Restore Default...

Страница 91: ...Incompatible firmware 2 2 2 10 Indicators 2 1 2 9 ACT 2 4 AUI_SELECT 2 4 DC_OK 2 4 2 14 description 4 6 EXT_PWR 2 4 FAN_BAD 2 6 2 14 FI_BAD 2 16 2 18 2 22 FRU_BAD 2 4 MODE 2 4 NI_BAD 2 18 2 22 PHY 2...

Страница 92: ...ated documents C 1 Removing and replacing backplane 3 15 card cage 3 9 fan assembly 3 13 logic modules 3 5 power supply 3 11 Restore default parameters switch 4 4 S SAS bridges 1 3 A 1 Self test diagn...

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