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Part No. 114200 Rev. A November 1996 Router Software V ersion 11.00 Re v . 4n Site Manager Software Version 5.00 Rev. 4n Installing and Operating Ba yStac k ARN Router s[...]

ii 114200 Rev. A 4401 Great America Parkwa y 8 F ederal Street Santa Clara, CA 95054 Billerica, MA 01821 Copyright © 1988–1996 Ba y Networks, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. No vember 1996. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The statements, configurations, technical data, and recommendations in t[...]

114200 Rev. A iii USA Requirements Only Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency ener gy . If you do not install and use this equipment according to the instruction manual, this product may interfere with radio communications. This product has b[...]

iv 114200 Rev. A Japan/Nippon Requirements Only V oluntary Control Council f or Interference (VCCI) Statement V oluntary Control Council f or Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the 1st category (information equipment to be used in commercial and/or industrial areas) and conforms to the standards set by the V oluntary Control Council[...]

114200 Rev. A v Canada Requirements Only Canada CS-03 Rules and Regulations Note: The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. The certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protecti ve operations and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will [...]

vi 114200 Rev. A Canada Requirements Only (continued) D . O . C. Explanatory Notes: Equipment Attachment Limitations The Canadian Department of Communications label identifies certified equipment. This certification meets certain telecommunication network protecti ve, operational and safety requirements. The department does not guarantee the equ[...]

114200 Rev. A vii Canada Requirements Only (continued) Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (Access Feeder Node, Access Link Node, Access Node, Access Stack Node, Backbone Concentrator Node, Backbone Concentrator Node Switch, Backbone Link Node, Backbone Link Node Switch, Concentrator Node, Fee[...]

viii 114200 Rev. A Bay Netw orks Software License This Software License shall gov ern the licensing of all software provided to licensee by Bay Networks (“Software”). Bay Networks will provide licensee with Softw are in machine-readable form and related documentation (“Documentation”). The Softw are provided under this license is proprietar[...]

114200 Rev. A ix Bay Netw orks Software License (continued) 9. Licensee shall not rev erse assemble, reverse compile, or in an y way re verse engineer the Softw are. [Note: For licensees in the European Community , the Software Directi ve dated 14 May 1991 (as may be amended from time to time) shall apply for interoperability purposes. Licensee mus[...]

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114200 Re v . A xi Contents About This Guide Bef ore Y ou Begin .............................................................................................................xxi Conv entions ..................................................................................................................... xxi Acronyms .............................[...]

xii 114200 Re v . A Connecting to an Ether net Interf ace ...................................................................... 1-10 Connecting to an A UI Interface ........................................................................ 1-11 Connecting to a 10Base-T Interf ace ................................................................ 1-12 [...]

114200 Re v . A xiii Chapter 3 Operating the ARN LED Descriptions ............................................................................................................ 3-2 Base Module LEDs .................................................................................................. 3-2 Diagnostic LEDs ...................................[...]

xiv 114200 Re v . A Appendix B Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) Understanding Quick-Start Connector Names and Numbers ........................................ B-2 Filling Out the Worksheets ............................................................................................. B-3 Global Inf ormation W orksheet ...................[...]

114200 Re v . A xv P ower Requirements f or ISDN BRI and Ser ial Adapter Modules .................................. D-9 Clearance and Creepage Distances f or ISDN BRI and Ser ial Adapter Modules .......... D-9 Index[...]

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114200 Re v . A xvii Figures Figure 1-1. Accessories in the ARN Shipping Container ........................................... 1-3 Figure 1-2. Attaching Flange Brac kets to Rac k-Mount the ARN ................................ 1-7 Figure 1-3. Installing the ARN in an Electronic Enclosure Rack ................................ 1-8 Figure 1-4. ARN Modu[...]

xviii 114200 Re v . A Figure D-1. Cable 7837 (V .28 Compliant) .................................................................. D-3 Figure D-2. Cable 7220 (V .35 Compliant) .................................................................. D-4 Figure D-3. Cable 7224 (X.21 Compliant) ................................................................[...]

114200 Re v . A xix T ables T able 1-1. Installation Space Requirements ............................................................. 1-5 T able 1-2. V .34 Modem Adapter Module Defaults .................................................. 1-19 T able 1-3. Console P arameters ............................................................................[...]

xx 114200 Re v . A T able C-3. A UI Pin Assignments .............................................................................. C-5 T able C-4. 10Base-T Interf ace Pin Assignments ...................................................... C-6 T able C-5. T oken Ring STP Interf ace Pin Assignments ........................................... C-7 T abl[...]

114200 Re v . A xxi About This Guide This guide explains ho w to install, start, and operate a BayStack™ Advanced Remote Node™ (ARN™) router , including instructions to • Physically install the ARN • Attach communications equipment • Connect the ARN to the network using one of the software configuration options • Use the ARN operator[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers xxii 114200 Re v . A italic text Indicates v ariable v alues in command syntax descriptions, ne w terms, file and directory names, and book titles. quotation marks (“ ”) Indicate the title of a chapter or section within a book. separator ( > ) Separates menu and option names in instructions and [...]

About This Guide 114200 Re v . A xxiii DTE data terminal equipment DTR data terminal ready EIA Electronic Industries Association GUI graphical user interface HDLC high-lev el data link control IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IP Internet Protocol ISDN Integrated Services Digital Netw ork ISO International Organization for Stand[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers xxiv 114200 Re v . A Or dering Ba y Networks Publications T o purchase additional copies of this document or other Bay Networks publications, order by part number from the Bay Networks Press ™ at the follo wing telephone or fax numbers: • T elephone - U.S./Canada 1-888-4B A YPRESS • T elephone - I[...]

114200 Re v . A xxv T echnical Suppor t and Online Services T o ensure comprehensi ve netw ork support to our customers and partners worldwide, Bay Networks Customer Service has T echnical Response Centers in ke y locations around the globe: • Billerica, Massachusetts • Santa Clara, California • Sydney , Australia • T okyo, Japan • V albo[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers xxvi 114200 Re v . A Ba y Netw orks Customer Ser vice If you purchased your Bay Networks product from a distrib utor or authorized reseller , contact that distrib utor’ s or reseller’ s technical support staf f for assistance with installation, configuration, troubleshooting, or integration issues.[...]

Technical Support and Online Services 114200 Re v . A xxvii Ba y Netw orks Information Services Bay Networks Information Services pro vide up-to-date support information as a first-line resource for network administration, e xpansion, and maintenance. This information is av ailable from a variety of sources. W orld Wide W eb The Bay Networks Custo[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers xxviii 114200 Re v . A Suppor t Sour ce CD This CD-R OM -- sent quarterly to all contracted customers -- is a complete Bay Networks Service troubleshooting kno wledge database with an intelligent text search engine. The Support Source CD contains extracts from our problem-tracking database; information [...]

Technical Support and Online Services 114200 Re v . A xxix Inf oF A CTS InfoF A CTS is the Bay Networks free 24-hour fax-on-demand service. This automated system has libraries of technical and product documents designed to help you manage and troubleshoot your Bay Networks products. The system responds to a fax from the caller or to a third party w[...]

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114200 Re v . A 1-1 Chapter 1 Installing the Ba yStack Ad vanced Remote Node This chapter describes ho w to install the BayStack ARN. T opics include the follo wing: • Preparing to install the ARN • Installing the ARN • Connecting communication cables • Connecting a management console • Connecting a modem • Connecting the po wer cable ?[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-2 114200 Re v . A Preparing to Install the ARN V erify the following before beginning the installation, as e xplained in the sections that follo w: • Y our shipment is complete and undamaged. • Y ou have the proper equipment and tools. • Y our installation site meets physical, electrical, and en[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-3 Figure 1-1 illustrates the ARN shipping accessories. Figure 1-1. Accessories in the ARN Shipping Container ARN0048A Console/modem cable (DB-9 receptacle to DB-25 plug cable) DB-25 receptacle null modem adapter Power cable Two flange brackets Eight #6 flathead screws Four #10 cagenut s[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-4 114200 Re v . A Supplying Equipment Y ou may need items that are not part of the ARN accessory package. Before installing the ARN hardware, ensure that you hav e all the cables, tools, and other equipment that you need. Cables Unless they were specifically ordered, the cables necessary for your net[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-5 V erifying Site Requirements The installation site must provide a certain amount of free space around the ARN to dissipate heat, as detailed in T able 1-1 . In addition, the installation site must meet the electrical and en vironmental specifications listed in Appendix C. Installing [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-6 114200 Re v . A Rac k-Mounting the ARN For this procedure, you need • Four #10 cagenut scre ws and washers (shipped with the ARN) • T wo flange brack ets and eight #6 flathead scre ws (shipped with the ARN) • A Phillips scre wdri ver • An electronic enclosure rack T o rack-mount the ARN: 1[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-7 Figure 1-2. Attaching Flange Brackets to Rac k-Mount the ARN 2. Align the holes in the shorter end of the flange bracket with the holes in the front v ertical supports of the rack (F igur e 1-3) . Screws (8 places) ARN0004A BayStack Advanced Remote Node RLSD3 RLSD4 RLSD5 Run Boot Fai[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-8 114200 Re v . A Figure 1-3. Installing the ARN in an Electronic Enc losure Rack 3. Insert a cagenut screw thr ough each bracket hole and into the corresponding holes in the rack. 4. Tighten each cagenut scr ew with a Phillips screwdriver . Cagenut screw (4 places) ARN0005A COM3 COM4 COM5 COM U D DD [...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-9 Understanding the ARN Module Locations The ARN is designed to scale to your needs. In addition to either an Ethernet or token ring base module, the ARN can contain an optional expansion module and up to two adapter modules ( F igure 1-4 ). Figure 1-4. ARN Module Locations The ARN is a[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-10 114200 Re v . A The ARN also supports up to two of the following adapter modules: • Single serial interface • Single ISDN BRI S/T interface • Single ISDN BRI U interface • Single V .34 modem adapter interface • Single 56/64K DSU/CSU interface Connecting Comm unications Cables Gather the c[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-11 Connecting to an A UI Interface T o connect an Ethernet A UI transceiv er cable to an A UI interface: 1. Connect an Ethernet A UI drop cable to the interface labeled A UI ( F igure 1-5 ). The cable must hav e a 15-position D-SUB receptacle. Figure 1-5. Connecting an A UI Cable 2. Sec[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-12 114200 Re v . A Connecting to a 10Base-T Interface T o connect an unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) cable to the base module or expansion module 10Base-T interf ace, insert the UTP jack into the RJ-45 interface, as sho wn in F igure 1-6 . Figure 1-6. Connecting a 10Base-T Ethernet Cable ARN0062A COM3 C[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-13 Connecting to a T oken Ring Interface Y ou can connect a token ring cable to any ARN base module or expansion module that contains a token ring interface option. Each of these interf ace options of fers two token ring interf ace types -- an STP interface or a UTP interf ace. Connecti[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-14 114200 Re v . A Connecting to a UTP T oken Ring Interface T o connect a T oken Ring UTP cable to the expansion module tok en ring interface, insert the RJ-45 connector into the UTP interface, as sho wn in F igure 1-8 . Figure 1-8. Connecting T oken Ring UTP Cables ARN0069A COM3 COM4 COM5 COM U D DD[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-15 Connecting to a Serial Interface The ARN supports up to five serial interfaces. Y ou can connect • Up to three, 44-pin serial cables to an ARN that contains an Ethernet/tri-serial, T oken Ring/tri-serial, or Tri-Serial e xpansion module • One, 44-pin serial cable to each Serial [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-16 114200 Re v . A On an ARN adapter module, the serial interface is labeled COM ( F igure 1-10 ). Figure 1-10. Connecting a Serial Cable to a Serial Adapter Module 3. Secure the cable to the interface using the captur e screws on the cable. 4. Connect the remote end of each cable to the appr opriate [...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-17 Connecting to an ISDN Interface Y ou can connect an ISDN cable to any ARN that contains an ISDN BRI S/T or U adapter module. T o connect to an ISDN BRI interface: 1. Insert the ISDN cable into the ISDN BRI interface ( Figure 1-11 ). Figure 1-11. Connecting an ISDN BRI Cable 2. Connec[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-18 114200 Re v . A Connecting to a DSU/CSU Interface Y ou can connect a DSU/CSU cable to any ARN that contains a DSU/CSU adapter module. T o connect to a DSU/CSU interface: 1. Insert the DSU/CSU cable connector into the DSU/CSU interface labeled DDS ( F igure 1-12 ). Figure 1-12. Connecting a DSU/CSU [...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-19 Connecting to a V .34 Modem Interface Y ou can connect an RJ-11 telephone cable to any ARN that contains a V .34 modem adapter module. T able 1-2 provides the def ault settings for the V .34 modem adapter module. Note: The default settings for the front-panel V .34 modem adapter modu[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-20 114200 Re v . A T o connect to a V .34 modem interface: 1. Insert the RJ-11 telephone cable into the V .34 modem interface labeled T elco ( F igure 1-13 ). Figure 1-13. Connecting an RJ-11Cable 2. Connect the other end of the cable to an analog telephone line (f or example, the telephone wall recep[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-21 Connecting a T erminal Console Y ou need both pieces in the ARN console/modem cable kit (Order No. 110310) to connect a terminal console: • Order No. 110307 serial console/modem cable (with 9-pin receptacle to 25-pin plug connectors) • Order No. 110308 null modem crossov er adapt[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-22 114200 Re v . A 5. Attach the 25-pin receptacle connector on the combined cable and adapter to the console host connector (F igure 1-15) . Figure 1-15. Connecting a T erminal Console to an ARN 6. Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the console cable into the ARN console port connector . The console [...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-23 2. Po wer off the PC console. 3. Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the console cable into the console port (F igure 1-16) . 4. Attach the null modem crosso ver adapter to the other end of the console cable (refer to F igur e 1-14 ). Figure 1-16. Connecting a PC Console to an ARN 5. [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-24 114200 Re v . A Connecting a Modem Y ou can connect a modem to the ARN using the back-panel modem port or you can connect a telephone line directly to an optional, back-panel V .34 modem adapter module. A modem provides remote access to the ARN for a system administrator . W e recommend that you co[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-25 Refer to the modem user guide for instructions. 2. Po wer off the modem. 3. Insert the 9-pin receptacle end of the modem cable into the fr ont-panel console port (F igure 1-17) . Figure 1-17. Connecting a Modem to an ARN 4. Insert the 25-pin plug at the other end of the modem cable i[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-26 114200 Re v . A Connecting to a V .34 Modem Module If your ARN contains an optional, back-panel V .34 modem module, you need only connect the telephone line to the V .34 interface for access to the router . T able 1-5 provides the def ault settings for the back-panel V .34 modem adapter . Note: The[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-27 Connecting the P ower Cable Complete these steps to connect the po wer cable: 1. Connect the power cable to the power connector on the ARN back panel (F igure 1-18) . Figure 1-18. Connecting the P ower Cable 2. Connect the remote end of the po wer cable to a grounded outlet. Danger: [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 1-28 114200 Re v . A Installing the Flash Memory Card A PCMCIA Flash memory card (Figure 1-19) provides storage capability for the Non volatile File System (NVFS) in the ARN. When you remo ve a formatted memory card, the NVFS automatically remov es access to the card. When you insert and format a card o[...]

Installing the BayStack Advanced Remote Node 114200 Re v . A 1-29 Figure 1-20. Inserting the Flash Memor y Card in the ARN Receptac le Where to Go Next Use the follo wing table to determine where you want to go ne xt. For information about Go to Star ting the ARN Chapter 2 Operating the ARN Chapter 3 Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Ne[...]

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114200 Re v . A 2-1 Chapter 2 Star ting the ARN The first time you start the ARN, you complete an important software configuration process -- you provide the ARN with the files it needs to operate ov er the network. This chapter discusses the need for these specific startup files, what methods you can use to ensure that the router installs and[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-2 114200 Re v . A Y ou must complete an initial startup procedure to obtain the executable and default configuration files and connect the ARN to the network. Getting a file ov er the network is called network booting, or netbooting . Getting a file from the ARN file system, stored in Flash memor[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-3 *. The ARN suppor ts netboot ov er serial, Ether net, token ring, and DSU/CSU interf aces only . †. The ARN suppor ts directed netboot ov er serial, Ether net, token ring, and DSU/CSU interf aces only . Directed Netboot † Local or Network Local or Network The ARN obtains at least one star tup file from a re[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-4 114200 Re v . A Star ting the ARN f or the First Time The ARN f actory defaults are set to find the configuration and image files from the follo wing locations: • Configuration file -- ov er the network • Image file -- on the local PCMCIA Flash memory card These default settings work with [...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-5 Using EZ-Install EZ-Install is the default installation option. This option requires that your network administrator has set up the network so that you can start the EZ-Install procedure. In addition, this option requires that you • Install a Flash memory card. • Connect at least one serial (COM) interface t[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-6 114200 Re v . A Using Netboot, Directed Netboot, or Local Boot Y ou must use a command line interface that accesses the router software when you netboot or local boot the ARN. T o use a command line interface, you can • W ait for the ARN to local boot (that is, wait for the router to fail EZ-Insta[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-7 2. While the router is running the EZ-Install pr ocedure, issue a break sequence from the management console. The ARN monitor login prompt appears. Logging in to the Command Line Software Regardless of the command line softw are used -- ARN monitor or T echnician Interface -- the procedures are identical from th[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-8 114200 Re v . A Continuing with Netboot Y ou must have at least one serial, Ethernet, or tok en ring interface connected to the network to use the netboot option. Before you start the netboot procedure, ask your network administrator to • V erify that the network is set up for the netboot procedur[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-9 T o use the netboot option: 1. Enter the ifconfig command (refer to T able 2-2 ) at the command line prompt and pr ess the Return key . The follo wing is a sample command: ifconfig com1 9.0.0.2 255.0.0.0 9.0.0.3 Refer to Appendix A for more information about the ifconfig command. 2. Enter the f ollowing comma[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-10 114200 Re v . A If getcfg displays the correct information, continue to the next step. Otherwise, reenter the correct ifconfig command. Contact your network administrator if you need assistance. 3. Enter the f ollowing command and pr ess the Return k ey to boot the ARN: boot Y our console displays[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-11 Continuing with Directed Netboot Y ou must have at least one serial, DSU/CSU, Ethernet, or tok en ring interface connected to the network to use the directed netboot option. Before you start the directed netboot procedure, ask your network administrator to • V erify that the network is set up so that you can [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-12 114200 Re v . A The bconfig commands let you specify the location of a startup file. T o use directed netboot, the location must includes the follo wing information: • The source of the image and configuration files (local or network) • The address of the TFTP serv er • The full directory[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-13 3. T ype the f ollowing command and press the Return k ey to verify the configuration y ou specified in Step 3: getcfg The getcfg command shows the location of the boot image and the netw ork configuration file, the interface configuration that you specified using the ifconfig command, as well as the TFT[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-14 114200 Re v . A 5. Ensure that the ARN boots correctly . When the ARN boots, its LEDs flash in a particular order . See Chapter 3 for information on checking the ARN front-panel LEDs to ensure that the installation was successful and that the router is operating properly . Contact your network adm[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-15 Continuing with Local Boot (the Quic k-Star t Procedure) Y ou can use either the ARN monitor or the T echnician Interface to configure the ARN to local boot. Ho we ver , you must use the T echnician Interface to run the Quick-Start script. Before starting the local boot procedure, ask your network administrato[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 2-16 114200 Re v . A 3. Ensure that the ARN boots correctly . When the ARN boots, its LEDs flash in a particular order . See Chapter 3 for information on checking the ARN front-panel LEDs to ensure that the installation was successful and that the router is operating properly . After the ARN boots usin[...]

Starting the ARN 114200 Re v . A 2-17 Contact your local Bay Networks T echnical Response Center if you need additional assistance. After configuring the ARN network interface, you can replace the console connection with a modem connection to enable remote dial-in access. Where to Go Next Use the follo wing table to determine where you want to go [...]

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114200 Re v . A 3-1 Chapter 3 Operating the ARN This chapter describes ho w to • Locate and understand the function of base module LEDs • Use the expansion module and adapter module LEDs to check the status of v arious interfaces • Ensure a successful installation using the base module LEDs • Po wer on and of f the ARN • Reset the ARN •[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-2 114200 Re v . A LED Descriptions LEDs on the ARN front and back panels provide information about how the ARN is operating. The follo wing sections describe the LEDs on the ARN base modules, expansion modules, adapter modules, and the ARN back panel. Base Module LEDs The ARN base module LEDs include [...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-3 T able 3-1 describes the base module diagnostic LEDs. T able 3-1. Base Module Diagnostic LEDs LED Meaning Run Flashes f or 1 to 3 min utes , indicating that diagnostic tests are running. When it lights again and remains on, the ARN is operational. Boot Lights f or 1 to 3 minutes, indicating that diagnostic test[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-4 114200 Re v . A Ethernet LEDs T able 3-2 describes the base module Ethernet LEDs. T oken Ring LEDs T able 3-3 describes the base module token ring LEDs. T able 3-2. Base Module Ethernet LEDs LED Meaning Tx (T ransmit) Lights when the Ether net interf ace transmits data. Rx (Receive) Lights when the [...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-5 Expansion Module LEDs An ARN expansion module can contain Ethernet, token ring, or serial interface LEDs. Ethernet LEDs T able 3-4 describes the expansion module Ethernet LEDs. T oken Ring LEDs T able 3-5 describes the expansion module tok en ring LEDs. T able 3-4. Expansion Module Ethernet LEDs LED Meaning Tx [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-6 114200 Re v . A Serial LEDs T able 3-6 describes the expansion module serial interf ace LEDs. Adapter Module LEDs An ARN adapter module can contain serial, ISDN, DSU/CSU, or V .34 modem LEDs. Serial LED T able 3-7 describes the serial adapter module LED. T able 3-6. Expansion Module Serial LEDs LED [...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-7 ISDN BRI LEDs (S/T or U Interfaces) T able 3-8 describes the ISDN adapter module LEDs. DSU/CSU LEDs T able 3-9 describes the DSU/CSU adapter module LEDs. T able 3-8. ISDN BRI LEDs LED Meaning S/T Interface Unlabeled LED Lights when the ARN is using the D-channel. U Interface D (D-channel; 16-KB Management Chann[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-8 114200 Re v . A V .34 Modem LEDs T able 3-10 describes the V .34 modem adapter module LEDs. Bac k-P anel LEDs The ARN back-panel allows for an optional V .34 Modem Adapter module. Refer to the pre vious section, “V .34 Modem LEDs, ” for more information about these LEDs. T able 3-10. V .34 Modem[...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-9 Ensuring a Successful Installation After connecting the ARN to the network, you can ensure a successful installation by checking the diagnostic LEDs on the front panel of the base module (refer to F igure 3-1 ). When you po wer on the ARN, the following sequence of front panel LED acti vity should occur: • Al[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-10 114200 Re v . A If the LEDs do not light in this sequence, your network administrator can refer to Configuring Remote Access to help troubleshoot the problem. If you need additional assistance, contact your local Bay Networks T echnical Response Center . P owering On and Off the ARN The ARN power [...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-11 Resetting the ARN The Reset button is set inside the ARN back panel and resides next to the Flash card slot, as sho wn in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3. ARN Reset Button T o press the Reset b utton, insert a small pointed object (for e xample, a paper clip) into the Reset button hole. Yo u can use the Reset button to[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-12 114200 Re v . A Remo ving a Flash Memory Card T o remov e a memory card from an ARN: 1. Press the Eject b utton next to the card receptacle on the back panel. 2. Pull the memory card out of the card receptacle. See F igure 3-4 . Figure 3-4. Removing an ARN Flash Memory Car d T o insert another memo[...]

Operating the ARN 114200 Re v . A 3-13 Pr otecting Memory Card Files Bay Networks ships each memory card with its Read/Write Protect switch in the unprotected position (F igure 3-5) . After successfully loading the configuration file and saving your configuration, you may w ant to write-protect the memory card for backup purposes. T o change mem[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers 3-14 114200 Re v . A Where to Go Next Use the follo wing table to determine where you want to go ne xt. For information about Go to Installing the ARN Chapter 1 Star ting the ARN Chapter 2 Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot Appendix A Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) Appen[...]

114200 Re v . A A-1 Appendix A Configuring the ARN f or Netboot and Directed Netboot The follo wing commands configure the ARN for netboot and directed netboot: • Use the i fconfig command to configure the router initial IP interface to the network. Y ou need this information to complete the procedure in “Continuing with Netboot” in Chapt[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers A-2 114200 Re v . A • Enable or disable netbooting on an interface. The follo wing sections describe each use of the ifconfig command. Configuring an IP Serial or DSU/CSU Interface f or Netbooting Configure a serial or DSU/CSU (COM) interface to the IP network using the follo wing interface config[...]

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200 Re v . A A-3 Frame Relay Settings -fr Configures the router COM interf ace as a F rame Relay connection. With this setting, use one of the f ollowing options to specify a DLCMI setting: -annexd , - annexa , or -lmi . -annexd -annexa -lmi When one of these options is used with the -fr sett[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers A-4 114200 Re v . A Configuring an Ethernet Interface f or Netw ork Booting T o configure an ARN Ethernet interface for network booting, use the follo wing command format: ifconfig [ -d ] <interf ace> [ <IP address> <subnet mask> [ <ne xt hop address> ]] T able A-2 describes t[...]

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200 Re v . A A-5 Configuring a T oken Ring Interface f or Netw ork Booting T o configure an ARN token ring interface for network booting, use the follo wing command format: ifconfig [ -d ] [ -r < speed > ] <interf ace> [ <IP address> <subnet mask> [ <ne xt hop add[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers A-6 114200 Re v . A Enabling and Disab ling Interfaces with ifconfig T o enable or disable an ARN interface for the network boot process, use the follo wing command formats: ifconfig -disable <interf ace> ifconfig - enable <interf ace> T able A-4 describes the ifconfig command arguments [...]

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200 Re v . A A-7 Using the bconfig Command T o use netboot, you use the bconfig command to specify that the ARN configuration file or software image resides on the network. T o use directed netboot, you use the bconfig command to specify the IP address of the server and the full pathname [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers A-8 114200 Re v . A bconfig Command Examples 1. Configure the default netboot procedure -- use a local image file and look for the configuration file ov er the network using BootP . bconfig -d image (or bconfig image local ) bconfig -d config (or bconfig config network ) 2. Use netboot for bo[...]

Configuring the ARN for Netboot and Directed Netboot 114200 Re v . A A-9 The follo wing sample response sho ws the settings for an ARN with one Ethernet, one token ring, and fiv e serial interfaces: Boot Options boot image=local boot config=network Netboot Parameters: MAU1...None XCVR2..None COM1...EZ-Install COM2...EZ-Install COM3...EZ-Install CO[...]

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114200 Re v . A B-1 Appendix B Using Local Boot (the Quic k-Star t Pr ocedure) This appendix explains ho w to local boot the ARN using the Quick-Start procedure. The Quick-Start Procedure is the initial configuration that gets a Bay Networks ARN router up and running on the network. The procedure enables the Internet Protocol (IP) so that the rout[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-2 114200 Re v . A Understanding Quic k-Star t Connector Names and Numbers The Quick-Start script assigns a name and number to each interface, depending on its location on the ARN. In addition to either an Ethernet or token ring base module, the ARN can contain expansion modules and adapter modules ( F[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-3 Filling Out the W orksheets The inst_arn.bat script provides man y options for configuring the ARN on a network. Since typical remote access uses a serial interface o ver a wide area connection, this section lists only the options in volv ed with a serial configuration. W e suggest [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-4 114200 Re v . A Global Inf ormation W orksheet This section contains the prompts and possible options relating to all ARN serial configurations. Write your selection in the “Y our Response” column. Global Information W orksheet Step Requested Information Options Y our Response 1 Enter the modul[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-5 Enter connector number [1]: If there is only one connector on the module you chose , the script automatically assigns a connector number and b ypasses this prompt. Otherwise , the script lists the av ailable connectors. For e xample, f or an ARN with five serial connectors, the optio[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-6 114200 Re v . A 3 Enter IP address in dotted decimal notation: Enter the IP address f or the COM interf ace. Enter IP subnetwork mask in dotted decimal notation: Enter the subnetwork mask for the COM interf ace IP address. Is the router connected to the same local area network as the Site Manager wo[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-7 Router Pr otocol W orksheets This section contains requested information and possible options relating to the routing protocol choices on the Global W orksheet. 6 Do you w ant to enable TI TELNET (y/n) [n]: y(es) n(o) Enabling TELNET is optional. 7 Do you wish to sa ve this configura[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-8 114200 Re v . A OSPF W orksheet Requested Information Options Y our Response Enter OSPF router ID in dotted decimal notation: Enter an IP address to uniquely identify the router in the OSPF domain. The router provides the IP address of the COM por t. W e suggest using the def ault IP address. Enter [...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-9 Enter OSPF interf ace type selection [1]: 1. Broadcast 2. NBMA 3. P oint-to-P oint 4. P oint-to-Multipoint (Proprietary) 5. P oint-to-Multipoint (P er OSPF Standard) Note: When using a wide area protocol other than Ba y Networks Proprietar y PPP , we suggest selecting NBMA. Enter deci[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-10 114200 Re v . A Enter decimal value in seconds f or P oll Inter val [20]: (F or NBMA only) Enter the largest number of seconds allowed betw een Hello pack ets that the router sends to an inactive NBMA neighbor . The router suggests a 20-second inter val. Enter IP address of neighbor in dotted decim[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-11 Wide Area Pr otocol W orksheets This section contains requested information and possible options relating to wide area protocol choices on the Global W orksheet. F ollow the def ault route for unknown subnets? (y/n) [n]: y(es) n(o) The def ault route does not apply f or subnets unles[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-12 114200 Re v . A Enter Remote Address selection [3]: 1. DCE 2. DTE 3. EXPLICIT Note: Rev erse local and remote address values when configuring the device at the other end of the circuit. (Exception: When connecting to a Series 5 router that uses DCE/DTE addressing, use the SAME local address value [...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-13 PPP Standard W orksheet Requested Information Options Y our Response Enter Remote IP address in dotted decimal notation: Enter the IP address of the peer connection. Do you wish to turn on the PPP echo function? (y/n) [n]: y(es) n(o) Enable P AP (Pass word Authentication Protocol)? ([...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-14 114200 Re v . A Enable use of the Remote P eer router’ s LQR Timer? (y/n) [y]: (F or LQR Protocol only) y(es) n(o) Note: If the LQR timer is enabled, the remote peer router maintains its own LQR timer f or this interf ace. When the LQR timer is disabled, the AN is responsible f or maintaining the[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-15 Running the Quic k-Star t Script Y ou run the inst_arn.bat script as part of the Local Boot process. Begin local boot as follo ws: 1. At the T echnician Interface login: prompt, enter Manager to log in. 2. Enter bconfig config local to configure the r outer to use the local confi[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers B-16 114200 Re v . A 5. T ype the f ollowing command and pr ess the retur n key: run inst_arn.bat 6. F ollow the script online, using y our worksheets when responding to its prompts. Refer to the list of commands in T able B-2 . The script prompts you for the follo wing information (in the order gi ven)[...]

Using Local Boot (the Quick-Start Procedure) 114200 Re v . A B-17 7. Name and sa ve the configuration file. The script begins to test the configuration on the ne w IP interface (F igure B-2) . Figure B-2. Starting the IP Interface T est 8. T o continue the IP configuration test, enter the IP address f or the Site Manager workstation. T o cancel[...]

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114200 Re v . A C-1 Appendix C T echnical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications and a product o vervie w of the ARN and its interface options. This appendix lists • Physical, electrical, and en vironmental specifications • Hardware communications options • BayStack ARN configurations Ph ysical Specifications The [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-2 114200 Re v . A If you are installing your ARN in an electronic enclosure rack, make sure that the rack meets the follo wing specifications: • Heavy-duty steel construction • Electronic Industries Association (EIA) standard hole-spacing • W idth of 19 in. (48.26 cm) • Depth of 24 in. (60.96[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-3 Har d ware Comm unications Options The ARN is designed to scale to your needs. In addition to either an Ethernet or token ring base module, you can add an optional e xpansion and up to two optional adapter modules to the ARN. The ARN is av ailable in the follo wing base module configurations: • One Et[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-4 114200 Re v . A T able C-2 describes each interface. T able C-2. Network Interfaces A vailable on ARNs Network Interface Description Ethernet and Second Ethernet Suppor ts the Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 standards that provide LAN connectivity . The ARN can hav e up to two Ether net interfaces -- one on[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-5 Ethernet Attachment Unit Interface (A UI) The ARN Ethernet base module, Ethernet expansion module, and Ethernet/tri-serial expansion modules contain a 10Base-T standard 802.3 A UI DB-15 receptacle with a slide lock. T able C-3 sho ws the pin assignments for the standard 15-pin A UI receptacle on the ARN [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-6 114200 Re v . A Ethernet 10Base-T Interface The Ethernet 10Base-T interface pro vides UTP support. T able C-4 identifies the pin locations and function assignments for the 10Base-T interface. T able C-4. 10Base-T Interface Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal (Function) 1 TD+ (T ransmit to[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-7 T oken Ring STP Interface The token ring STP interface pro vides shielded twisted-pair support. The ARN token ring base module, token ring e xpansion module, and token ring/tri-serial expansion modules contain this standard 802.5 DB-9 receptacle. T able C-5 sho ws the pin assignments for the standard 9-p[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-8 114200 Re v . A T oken Ring UTP Interface The token ring UTP interface pro vides unshielded twisted-pair support. The ARN token ring e xpansion module, and token ring/tri-serial e xpansion modules contain this receptacle. T able C-6 sho ws the RJ-45 pin assignments for the UTP interface and identi?[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-9 • RS-232 connections Order No. 7826 • RS-530 connections Order No. AE0018012 T able C-7 sho ws the signal and pin assignments for these connectors. T able C-7. Serial Interface Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name 1 FGND 23 DCD- 2 SD+ 24 ST - 3 RD+ 25 RT - 4 R TS+ 26[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-10 114200 Re v . A ISDN BRI U Interface The ARN supports the BRI standard for ISDN using an optional ISDN/BRI adapter module. The inte grated ISDN BRI functionality allows you to connect directly to the ISDN network, through a U interface, as opposed to connecting ov er a terminal adapter . This solut[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-11 ISDN BRI S/T Interface The ARN supports the BRI standard for ISDN using an optional ISDN/BRI adapter module. The inte grated ISDN BRI functionality allows you to connect to the ISDN network o ver a terminal adapter through an S/T interf ace. The BRI implementation supports two dial service applications:[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-12 114200 Re v . A 56/64K DSU/CSU Interface The ARN supports DSU/CSU connectivity using an optional DSU/CSU adapter module. The inte grated DSU/CSU functionality allows you to connect directly to a dataphone digital service (DDS) line. This solution reduces equipment costs and simplifies connection t[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-13 RJ-11 Interface (f or V .34 Modem) The ARN supports a V .34 modem connection using an optional V .34 modem adapter module. The V .34 functionality allows you to connect directly to a phone line, as opposed to connecting ov er an external modem. This solution reduces equipment costs and simplifies conne[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers C-14 114200 Re v . A The connector pin assignment described in T able C-12 sho ws signal and pin assignments for the console port. Service Modem Connections The ARN back panel contains one modem service interface, labeled Modem; its DB-9 plug connector provides an RS-232-D serial connection. Y ou use th[...]

Technical Specifications 114200 Re v . A C-15 The connector pin assignment described in T able C-13 sho ws signal and pin assignments for the modem port. T able C-13. Service Modem P ort DB-9 Pin Assignments Pin Assignment Pin No. Signal Name Direction 1 DCD (Data carrier detect) From modem 2 TXD (T ransmit data) T o modem 3 RXD (Receiv e data) F r[...]

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114200 Re v . A D-1 Appendix D Requirements f or European Operation This appendix provides information required for operating the ARN in Europe, cabling requirements for synchronous (serial) connection, and information about using the serial adapter module (Order No. CV0004001) and ISDN BRI adapter module (Order No. CV0004002) in Europe. ARN Ethern[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers D-2 114200 Re v . A ARN T oken Ring Base Model Safety Status T able D-2 lists the safety status of interconnection points to the connection of other equipment. ARN Expansion Modules Safety Status Order Numbers CV0004011, CV0004012, CV0004013, CV0004014, CV0004015 are upgrade options that provide an addi[...]

Requirements for European Operation 114200 Re v . A D-3 Synchr onous Cabling Requirements Refer to Figures D-1 through D-3 and T ables D-4 through D-6 for serial interface cabling information. Note the follo wing compliance requirements: • V .28 compliance requires an Order No. 7837 cable. • V .35 compliance requires an Order No. 7220 cable. ?[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers D-4 114200 Re v . A Figure D-2. Cable 7220 (V .35 Compliant) 6 Data Set Ready+ 6 Data Set Ready 8 Data T erminal Ready+ 20 Data T erminal Ready 9 Data Carrier Detect+ 8 Data Carrier Detect 10 Send Timing+ 15 Send Timing 11 Receive Timing+ 17 Receiv e Timing 12 T ransmitter Signal Element Timing+ 24 T ra[...]

Requirements for European Operation 114200 Re v . A D-5 T able D-5. V .35 Interface (Order No. 7220) Bay Networks T ermination Remote T ermination Pin Signal Pin Signal 38 VSD+ P Send Data A 36 VSD- S Send Data B 34 VR T+ V Receive Timing A 33 VR T - X Receive Timing B 32 VST+ Y Send Timing A 31 VST - AA Send Timing B 37 VRD+ R Receiv e Data A 35 V[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers D-6 114200 Re v . A Figure D-3. Cable 7224 (X.21 Compliant) T able D-6. X.21 Interface (Order No. 7224) Bay Networks T ermination Remote T ermination Pin Signal Pin Signal 2 Send Data+ 2 TD A 16 Send Data- 9 TD B 4 Request to Send+ 3 Control A 18 Request to Send- 10 Control B 3 Receive Data+ 4 RD A 17 R[...]

Requirements for European Operation 114200 Re v . A D-7 Serial Adapter Module Requirements The Serial Adapter module (Order No. CV0004001) is approved only for installation in a host, and with host attachments, which are either type approv ed for such apparatus or , if supplied after 1st March 1989, are marked with or supplied with a statement that[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers D-8 114200 Re v . A ISDN BRI Adapter Module Requirements The ISDN BRI Adapter module (Order No. CV0004002) is approved only for installation in a host, and with host attachments, which are either type approv ed for such apparatus or , if supplied after 1st March 1989, are marked with or supplied with a [...]

Requirements for European Operation 114200 Re v . A D-9 P ower Requirements f or ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules The ISDN BRI and serial adapter modules obtain po wer from the host chassis and hav e the power requirements sho wn in T able D-10 . The po wer dra wn from the host chassis combined with that required for an y other cards and accesso[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers D-10 114200 Re v . A Figure D-4. Clearance and Creepage Distances for ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules T able D-11. Clearance and Creepage Distances for ISDN BRI and Serial Adapter Modules Clearance (X) Creepage (Y) V oltage used or g enerated by other parts of the host or expansion car d 2.0 mm 2.4 [...]

Requirements for European Operation 114200 Re v . A D-11 The creepage distances apply to the normal of fice en vironment. When the local en vironment within the host chassis is subject to conductiv e pollution or dry nonconducti ve pollution that could become conducti ve due to condensation, the creepage distances sho wn in parentheses in T able D[...]

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114200 Re v . A Index-1 Symbols 10Base-T interface, connecting to, 1-12 pin assignments, C-6 A adapter modules connecting to DSU/CSU interfaces, 1-18 ISDN interfaces, 1-17 serial interfaces, 1-16 V .34 interface, 1-19 DSU/CSU LEDs, 3-7 interface options, 1-10, C-3 ISDN LEDs, 3-7 locating, 1-9 serial LED, 3-6 V .34 LEDs, 3-8 Adapter1 LED, 3-3 Adapte[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers Index-2 114200 Re v . A InfoF A CTS service, xxix Proprietary PPP protocol, worksheet for , B-11 publications, ordering, xxi v Standard protocol, A-2 support programs, xxvi Support Source CD, xxviii T echnical Response Center , xxv , xxix technical support, xxv B-channel #1 (B1) LED, 3-7 B-channel #2 (B[...]

Index 114200 Re v . A Index-3 command line interface choice of, 2-6 logging in to, 2-7 CompuServe, Bay Netw orks forum on, xxviii config file default boot location, 2-4 defined, 2-1 local booting with, 2-15 using local, B-15 configuring DSU/CSU interfaces, A-2 Ethernet interfaces, A-4 serial interfaces, A-2 token ring interfaces, A-5 connecting[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers Index-4 114200 Re v . A DSU/CSU cables, connecting, 1-18 interfaces adapter module, 1-10 configuring, A-2 connecting to, 1-18 pin assignments, C-12 LEDs, 3-7 E electrical specifications, C-2 electronic enclosure rack installing in, 1-6 specifications, 1-4, C-2 en vironmental specifications, C-2 Ethe[...]

Index 114200 Re v . A Index-5 H hardware for rack-mounting, 1-6 module options, C-3 requirements, 1-4 Hayes modem, 1-24 See also modem HDLC encapsulation, A-2 heat dissipation, requirements for pre venting, 1-5, C-1 I ifconfig command defined, 2-8 disabling interfaces with, A-6 enabling interfaces with, A-6 examples, A-6 using, A-1 to A-6 image, [...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers Index-6 114200 Re v . A expansion module Ethernet, 3-5 serial, 3-6 token ring, 3-5 startup sequence, 3-9 LMI, Frame Relay , A-2 local boot attaching a console for , 1-20 attaching a modem for , 1-24 bconfig command, A-8 defined, 2-2 requirements, 2-6 starting, B-15 using, 2-6 to 2-14, 2-15 to 2-17 loc[...]

Index 114200 Re v . A Index-7 po wer cables, 1-27 specifications, C-2 switch, 3-10 Power (Pwr) LED, 3-3 po wering on the ARN, 3-10 PPP protocol, Bay networks proprietary , B-11 PPP wide area protocol, worksheet for , B-13 preparing for installation, 1-2 to 1-8 Q Quick-Start procedure commands, B-16 inst_arn.bat script, 2-16 running, 2-16, B-15 usi[...]

Installing and Operating BayStack ARN Routers Index-8 114200 Re v . A European, D-1 to D-11 physical, C-1 Standard protocol, Bay Networks, A-2 startup options, displaying, A-8 STP cables, connecting, 1-13 interfaces connecting to, 1-13 pin assignments, C-7 Support Source CD, xxviii switch power , 3-10 read/write memory , 3-13 synchronous. See seria[...]