Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16 manual

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Sobre todo, un manual de instrucciones Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16 debe contener:
- información acerca de las especificaciones técnicas del dispositivo Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16
- nombre de fabricante y año de fabricación del dispositivo Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16
- condiciones de uso, configuración y mantenimiento del dispositivo Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16
- marcas de seguridad y certificados que confirmen su concordancia con determinadas normativas

¿Por qué no leemos los manuales de instrucciones?

Normalmente es por la falta de tiempo y seguridad acerca de las funcionalidades determinadas de los dispositivos comprados. Desafortunadamente la conexión y el encendido de Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16 no es suficiente. El manual de instrucciones siempre contiene una serie de indicaciones acerca de determinadas funcionalidades, normas de seguridad, consejos de mantenimiento (incluso qué productos usar), fallos eventuales de Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16 y maneras de solucionar los problemas que puedan ocurrir durante su uso. Al final, en un manual se pueden encontrar los detalles de servicio técnico Transition Networks en caso de que las soluciones propuestas no hayan funcionado. Actualmente gozan de éxito manuales de instrucciones en forma de animaciones interesantes o vídeo manuales que llegan al usuario mucho mejor que en forma de un folleto. Este tipo de manual ayuda a que el usuario vea el vídeo entero sin saltarse las especificaciones y las descripciones técnicas complicadas de Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16, como se suele hacer teniendo una versión en papel.

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Sobre todo es en ellos donde encontraremos las respuestas acerca de la construcción, las posibilidades del dispositivo Transition Networks SMHB-TR-16, el uso de determinados accesorios y una serie de informaciones que permiten aprovechar completamente sus funciones y comodidades.

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    StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub SMHB-TR-16 #7361.C ™[...]

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    CAUTION: RJ connectors are NOT INTENDED FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network. Compliance Information UL Listed C-UL Listed (Canada) CISPR/EN55022 Class A FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class A d[...]

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    Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2. SITE PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    5.3 Replacement Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 Replacing StackMasterTR Unit Fuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–5 5.4 StackMasterTR Field Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6 Installing SNMP Management Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    Preface This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing, configuring, using, and maintaining a Transition Engineering StackMaster™TR. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) oper- ations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on inter- connected LANs, is assumed. iii User ’ s [...]

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    1. Introduction The TRANSITION Networks 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hubs are designed for building SNMP managed token ring LANs using twisted pair cable. The StackMaster™TR Managed Hub: • Complies with current IEEE 802.5 token ring standards to ensure interoperability • Supports external SNMP network management • Provid[...]

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    Connectors Ring In/Ring Out Connector An RJ-45 Ring In connector and an RJ-45 Ring Out connector are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub. Lobe Connectors Sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe connectors are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub. 1-2 StackMaster™TR Ring In[...]

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    Connectors at Back A serial port connector for SNMP management and maintenance, two (2) Cascade (bus) connectors, and a power connector are provided at the back of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port. NOTE: The AUX connector is intended for future development. 1 1 . . I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N USER’S GUIDE 1-3 Caution : For continu[...]

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    Indicators Power LED When the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit is powered, the Power indicator is illuminated. Insert/Normal LEDs The Insert LED (above the Ring In port) is illuminated if the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port RI port is connected to the RO port of a hub. NOTE: When the RI switch is in the passive position, the LED always is ON, indicating [...]

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    Port Status LEDs Port Status LEDs above each of the sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe port connectors indicate insertion status for each of the sixteen connections: green LED: good insertion NOTE: Illuminated LEDs indicate insertion EXCEPT when a wrong speed station is plugged into the hub; when a wrong speed station is plugged into the hub, the iluminated L[...]

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    Switches Active/Passive Switches A(ctive) and P(assive) switches are provided for the Ring In port and for the Ring Out port for connection to active ( “ A ” ) or to passive ( “ P ” ) hubs. ZDL Switch The ZDL Switch allows selection of automatic speed detection. NOTE: The default position is ON. The OFF position is used for connecting non- [...]

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    4Mbps/16Mbps Switch The 4Mbps/16Mbps Speed Selection Switch allows selection of data rate (4Mbps or 16Mbps). NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Hub must be reset when the 4Mbps/16Mbps switch position is changed. NOTE: Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances. 1 1 . . I I N N T T R R O O D D U U C C T T I I O O N N USER’S GUIDE[...]

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    2. Site Planning Site planning for the StackMasterTR Stack requires consideration both of site conditions and of token ring standards. 2.1 Site Considerations The site for the StackMasterTR Token Ring Stack must provide the following: • AC power outlet for each StackMasterTR Unit • Adequate ventilation • Standard environmental conditions • [...]

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    2.2 Network Parameters Data Sheets NOTE: SNMP network management is optional. The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent record of site-specific network parameter values that will be required for configuring SNMP network management. TCP/IP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY IP address ( ipa[...]

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    SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY ( commwrite ) Security permission PRIVATE Format: PRIVATE/PUBLIC Authorization ( auth ) Security identifier DISABLE Format: DISABLE/ENABLE System name ( sysname ) Site-specific identifie -- usually. NONE the host name. Format: Up to 256 characters Location ( location ) Sit[...]

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    Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY StackMasterTR DEFAULT SITE ENTRY Transmission rate ( bps ) Transmission speed, in bits 9600 per second Format: 9600/ Name ( stop bitse ) Serial protocol definition entry. 1 Format: NONE/1 ( data bits ) Serial protocol definition entry. 8 Format: NONE/1 ( parity ) Optional error checking entry NONE Format: [...]

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    3. Installation To install the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Active Retiming Managed Hub:: • Unpack the StackMaster™TR Equipment • Stack Units in Rack or on Table • Cascade StackMaster™TR Units • Connect StackMaster™TR to Network • Connect Units to Power • Optionally Configure SNMP Network Management 3.1 Unpacking StackMaster™TR 16-P[...]

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    3.2 Stacking Units in Rack or on T able NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with attached brackets for standard 19-inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table-top installation. 3.2.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation CAUTION: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with the SNMP Management Board must be installed at the top of[...]

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    3.2.2 T able-T op Installation NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with a separate, unattached set of adhesive-backed rubber feet. CAUTION: The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit if a StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is installed on a table-top or other flat surface. Failure to observe this caution could ca[...]

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    3.3 Cascading StackMaster™TR Units Cascading the StackMaster™TR cascades ONLY the SNMP management. To cascade the StackMaster™TR units, use the RI/RO connections at the front. NOTE: Use only the special six-inch DB-25 (male-to-male) cables (PN 6005).The StackMaster™TR 16-Port DOES NOT require terminators. To cascade a Stack in which the top[...]

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    3.4 Connecting StackMaster™TR to T oken Ring Network When NO connection to RI port: • ALWAYS set Ring In switch to Active position. NOTE: The INSERT LED should remain OFF. When NO connection to RO port: • ALWAYS set Ring Out switch to Active position. NOTE: The NORMAL LED should remain OFF. When adding passive hub to RI port: • Connect cabl[...]

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    3.5 Connecting Units to Power The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is connected to power by connecting each of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to power. NOTE: Connect StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units from bottom to top. To connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack to power: 1. At StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit back, locate the Unit power receptacle [...]

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    3.6 Resetting StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Stack must be reset during installation to initialize the internal software. Managed Stack • If the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelers screwdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackMaster ™ TR 1[...]

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    3.7 Optionally Configuring SNMP Network Management at Attached T erminal To set SNMP management parameters through an attached terminal: • Connect the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator • Bring up the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port configuration software • Reset the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port • Set Network and [...]

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    3 3 . . I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N 3-9 USER’S GUIDE Bringing up Configuration Software. NOTE: Refer to 1.6 for a detailed description of the StackMaster ™ TR 16- Port Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal. To bring up the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port configuration software, at the attached terminal[...]

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    StackMasterTR 3-10 Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SNMP Network Management is configured by setting network and SNMP parameter values. Network Parameters To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal: 1. At the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Configuration Main Menu MAIN> prompt, type and enter: MAIN> ip The StackMaster™TR 16-P[...]

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    3 3 . . I I N N S S T T A A L L L L A A T T I I O O N N 3-11 USER’S GUIDE SNMP Parameters To set the SNMP parameter values: 1. To access the SNMP Parameters Menu, at the Network Parameters MAIN> prompt, type and enter: MAIN> snmp The StackMaster™TR 16-Port SNMP Parameters Menu comes up to provide guidance in setting parameters for data to[...]

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    StackMasterTR 3-12 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port NOTE: The StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port can be reset in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port unit with installed [...]

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    4. Operation 4.1 Power On/Power Of f The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is powered ON when the power cords are connected from all the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to AC outlets. NOTE: When powered, the POWER LED on each StackMaster™TR 16- Port Unit should be illuminated. The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is powered OFF when the power cords are[...]

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    5. Maintenance Maintenance of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is required only when a StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit fails. Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit requires fault isolation, using methods provided in this section, and corrective action. Corrective action is taken by simple procedures described in this section or by cont[...]

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    Insert RI LED The active hub’s Switch RO to “P” not illuminated and RO port may be (passive) position. RI connected to configured as active hub RO port passive. Normal RO LED The active hub’s Switch RI to “P” not illuminated and RI port may be (passive) position. RO connected to configured as active hub RI port passive. Lobe Port LED Ca[...]

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    Unit “freezes”. RI, RO switches are Set unconnected port in passive position switch to “A”(active) but one port is not position. connected. ZDL disabled and Switch ZDL to ON wrong speed station and reset hub. tries to insert. RI or RO cable Replace cable. broken while in “Passive” position. Cannot manage Stack initialization Reset Stack[...]

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    5.2 Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit or Stack is accomplished, often, by resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelers screwdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackMaster™TR 16-Port [...]

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    5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-5 5.3 Replacement Procedures WARNING! StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units contain no user-serviceable parts. With the exception of installation of the SNMP management board, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair StackMaster™TR 16-Port equipment. Failure to obser[...]

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    5-6 StackMaster™TR 5.4 StackMaster™TR 16-Port Field Upgrades StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port allows a field upgrade installation of an SNMP Management Board 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from theStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit before installing the SNMP Management Board. Failure to observe this warning could[...]

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    5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-7 NOTE: The internal fan is attached to the cover. Fan wires connect to the attachedStackMaster ™ TR 16-Port circuit board. 5. Using necessary force, slide cover back to disengage from chassis. 6. Without disconnecting fan wires, carefully lift the front of the StackMaster ™ T[...]

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    5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board (continued) 10. Without crimping the fan wires, rotate the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit cover to rest on chassis. 11. Slide cover forward to engage cover against chassis 12. Replace the cover screws. 5-8 StackMaster™TR[...]

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    5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-9 5.5 Software Upgrades NOTE: The management circuit board uses “ flash ROM ” , which allows firmware upgrades to be received over a serial interface. 5.5.1 Software Upgrade at Attached ASCII T erminal To upgrade the flash ROM: • Obtain a copy of updated StackMaster ™ TR 1[...]

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    5-10 StackMaster™TR[...]

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    5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E USER’S GUIDE 5-11 Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Reset the StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management Unit or to StackMaster ™ TR 16-Port Unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the [...]

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    Appendix A. T echnical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.5 Interface Connector One (1) Ring In, one (1) Ring Out, and sixteen (16) Lobe RJ-45 connectors are provided on the front of the StackMaster™TR. One (1) DB9 connector is provided on the back of the StackMaster™TR for Out-Of-Band communication. Universal Power Supply Input[...]

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    A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE B-1 Appendix B. Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. Category 5wire or better is recommended. • Gauge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 to 22 AWG • Attenuation . . . . . . . . . . . . . Less than 11.5 dB @ 5-10 MHz • Dif[...]

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    Appendix C. Cable Distance Cable Catagory Speed Max-Lobe Length* Max-RIRO Length* UTP 3 16Mbps 100 meters 150 meters UTP 5 16Mbps 300 meters 300 meters STP 5 16Mbps 400 meters 400 meters UTP 3 4Mbps 300 meters 300 meters UTP 5 4Mbps 500 meters 500 meters STP 5 4Mbps 500 meters 500 meters *Distances as tested with IBM Token Ring and SMC Token Elite[...]

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    A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE D-1 Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set Embossed Alternative Wire Harmonization Color Codes Approval Organization Marking Blk Red Ylw Belgium:Comite Electrotechnique Beige (CEBEC) CEBEC-HAR 10 30 10 Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)e, V., Prufstelle VDE-HAR 30 10 10 Technique de l’Elect[...]

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    A A P P P P E E N N D D I I X X USER/S GUIDE E-1 Warranty Statement A. Five Year Warranty Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with the exception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and will be in conformity with TN’s s[...]

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    E-2 StackMaster™TR The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) [...]