Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 manual

Title Page HSIM-FE6 FEPIM 1 FEPIM 2 SP 9032555-03 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide[...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide i NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes ha ve been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual[...]

Notice ii HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide INDUSTRY CANADA NOTICE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limi[...]

Notice HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide iii CABLETRON SOFTWARE PROGRAM LICENSE 1. LICENSE . You have the right to use only the one (1) copy of the Program provided in this package subject to the terms and conditions of this License Agreement. Y ou may not copy , reproduce or transmit any part of the Program except as permitted by the Copyright Act of the U[...]

Notice iv HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS THE HSIM-FE6 GIGABIT ETHERNET MODULES USE CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS. READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THESE ADAPTERS. The Class 1 laser transceiv ers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits. This control lo[...]

Notice HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide v DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Application of Council Directiv e(s): 89/336/EEC 73/23/EEC Manufacturer’ s Name: Cabletron Systems, Inc. Manufacturer’ s Address: 35 Industrial Way PO Box 5005 Rochester, NH 03867 European Representativ e Name: Mr. J. Solari European Representativ e Address: Cabletron Systems Limited N[...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide vii CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-1 1.2 Overview ...................................................................................... 1-2 1.2.1 Connectivity ....................................................................[...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide ix FIGURES Figure P age 1-1 HSIM-FE6................................................................................. 1-1 2-1 Removing the FEPIM Coverplate ............................................. 2-3 2-2 Installing the FEPIM ................................................................. 2-4 2-3 Removing the HSIM Co[...]

x HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide T ABLES T ab le P age 1-1 FEPIM Options .........................................................................1-3 3-1 HSIM-FE6 LEDs ....................................................................... 3-2 3-2 10/100 LED Indications When RX LED Is On ........................... 3-3 3-3 10/100 LED Indications When RX [...]

HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems HSIM-FE6 User’s Guide . This manual describes the HSIM-FE6 and provides information concerning features, installation, troubleshooting, and specifications. A general working kno wledge of Ethernet and data communications networks and their physical layer compo[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide Chapter 3 , LANVIEW LEDs , describes ho w to use the HSIM-FE6 LEDs to monitor the HSIM performance and status. Appendix A , Specifications , lists the operating specifications and regulatory compliance of the HSIM-FE6. Appendix B , FEPIM Specifications , describes the FEPIM specifications and[...]

FEPIM Options HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 1-3 1.3 FEPIM OPTIONS The FEPIM options for the HSIM-FE6 are listed in T able 1-1 . Check the Release Notes with the host platform for changes or additions to this list. 1.4 DOCUMENT CON VENTIONS The follo wing con ventions are used throughout this document: T able 1-1 FEPIM Options P art Number Connector Medi[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 1.5 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this de vice or document, contact the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center: Before calling the Cabletron Systems Global Call Center, have the following information ready: • Y our Cabletron Systems service contract number • A description of th[...]

Related Documentation HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 1-5 1.6 RELATED DOCUMENTATION The documentation for the host de vice in which the HSIM-FE6 is to be installed provides additional information about the setup of the HSIM-FE6. This user’ s guide references procedures in these documents, where appropriate, but does not repeat them. These documents can [...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION T o install the HSIM-FE6 the following items are required: • Antistatic wrist strap • Phillips scre wdri ver • Fast Ethernet (Port) Interf ace Modules (FEPIMs) in the appropriate media 2.1 UNPACKING THE HSIM-FE6 Unpack the HSIM-FE6 as follo ws: 1. Remove the HSIM-FE6 from the shipping box. 2[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING FAST ETHERNET (P ORT) INTERFACE MODULES Fast Ethernet (Port) Interf ace Modules (FEPIMs) must be installed in the HSIM-FE6 before installing the HSIM-FE6 in the host de vice. The FEPIMs provide connecti vity to the network. At least one FEPIM must be installed in either port one or[...]

Installing Fast Ethernet (P ort) Interface Modules HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-3 Figure 2-1 Removing the FEPIM Co verplate 2. Refer to Figure 2-2 . Gently pull the faceplate of the HSIM-FE6 forward to allow room for the FEPIM to be aligned over the connector. 3. Align the FEPIM connector into the HSIM-FE6 connector pins. See Figure 2-2 . ! CA UTION [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide Figure 2-2 Installing the FEPIM 4. Press down firmly on the FEPIM until the pins slide all the way into the HSIM-FE6 connector. Ensure that the FEPIM seats flush on the standoffs. 5. Secure the FEPIM using the screws enclosed in the FEPIM packaging. The screw used to attach the rear of the FEPIM [...]

Installing the HSIM-FE6 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-5 2.3 INSTALLING THE HSIM-FE6 An HSIM-FE6 can be installed in any Cabletron Systems de vice that supports HSIM technology (e.g., 2H252-25R, 2E42-27, 6E132-25). The follo wing subsections provide generic instructions for installing an HSIM-FE6 in either an interface module or in a standalone de vice[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 5. Remove and save the two faceplate mounting screws securing the HSIM coverplate and remove the coverplate. See Figure 2-3 . Figure 2-3 Removing the HSIM Co verplate 6. Refer to Figure 2-4 and place the HSIM-FE6 behind the module faceplate. Faceplate Mounting Screws HSIM Coverplate 2555_03[...]

Installing the HSIM-FE6 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-7 Figure 2-4 Installing the HSIM-FE6 7. Align the connector on the HSIM-FE6 with the connector on the module. 8. Press down firmly on the connector area of the HSIM-FE6 until the connector slides all the way onto the pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the interface module align with the standoff sc[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 9. Secure the HSIM-FE6 to the module faceplate using the mounting screws saved in step 5 . 10. Secure the HSIM-FE6 to the module standoffs using the standoff screws included in the HSIM-FE6 shipping materials. 11. Reinstall the interface module in the chassis. 12. Reattach the network cabling to [...]

Connecting to the Network HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-9 8. Press down firmly on the HSIM-FE6 until the connector slides all the way onto the HSIM pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the standalone device align with the standoff screw holes on the HSIM-FE6. 9. Secure the HSIM-FE6 to the module faceplate using the mounting screws saved in step 5 . 10. [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-10 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2.4.1 Connecting a Fiber Optic Segment to the FEPIM Cabletron Systems of fers fiber optic cables that use SC style connectors which are ke yed to ensure proper crossov er of the transmit and recei ve fibers. 1. Remove the protective covers from the fiber optic ports and from the ends of the co[...]

Connecting to the Network HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-11 4. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port receive LED is ON (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the receive LED is OFF and the transmit LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps until it is ON: a. Check that the po wer is turned on for the de vice at [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-12 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide A schematic of a straight-through and a crossov er cable is sho wn in Figure 2-6 . If the wires do not cross ov er , use the switch on the FE-100TX to internally cross ov er the RJ45 port. Figure 2-5 sho ws ho w to properly set the FE-100TX crossov er switch. Figure 2-6 T wisted Pair Cab ling Co[...]

Connecting to the Network HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 2-13 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port receive LED is on (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the receive LED is off, perform the following steps until it is on: a. V erify that the 100BASE-TX de vice at the other end of the twisted pair segment is po wered up. [...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor the HSIM-FE6 status and diagnose HSIM-FE6 problems. 3.1 HSIM-FE6 LEDs Refer to Figure 3-1 for the location of the HSIM-FE6 LEDs and T able 3-1 for a description of the LED indications. Figure 3-1 HSIM-FE6 LANVIEW LEDs NO TE The terms f[...]

Chapter 3: LANVIEW LEDs 3-2 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 3.2 FE-100TX LED The optional FE-100TX has one LED labeled 10/100. The 10/100 LED together with the RX LED allo ws the user to determine the link status and the operating speed of the Fast Ethernet (Port) Interf ace Module. The 10/100 LED and the Recei ve (RX) LED are sho wn in Figure 3-2 . T abl[...]

HSIM-FE6 Local Management HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide 3-3 f 3.3 HSIM-FE6 LOCAL MANAGEMENT F or inf ormation concer ning Local Management for the HSIM-FE6, ref er to the host de vice manual. NO TE A link e xists if the associated por t RX LED is on. T able 3-2 10/100 LED Indications When RX LED Is On LED Color Indication 10/100 Off FE-100TX is operatin[...]

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HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS This chapter lists the specifications and regulatory requirements for the HSIM-FE6. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 PHYSICAL PR OPER TIES A.2 EN VIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS A.3 FEPIM OPTIONS The FEPIM options for the HSIM-FE6 in[...]

Appendix A: Specifications A-2 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide A.4 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the follo wing safety and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements: Saf ety UL 1950, CSA C22.2 No .950, EN 60950, IEC 950, and 73/23/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) FCC P ar t 15, EN 55022, CSA C108.8, EN 50082-1, VCCI V -3, 89/33[...]

HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide B-1 APPENDIX B FEPIM SPECIFICATIONS This appendix provides specifications for the F ast Ethernet (Port) Interface Modules. Cabletron Systems reserv es the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. The HSIM-FE6 supports the follo wing Fast Ethernet (Port) Interf ace Modules: the FE-100TX , the FE-100[...]

Appendix B: FEPIM Specifications B-2 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide B.2 FE-100FX The FE-100FX sho wn in Figure B-2 uses an SC style connector that supports multimode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100FX are listed in T able B-1 , below . Figure B-2 FE-100FX Table B-1 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Budget 50/1[...]

FE-100F3 HSIM-FE6 User’ s Guide B-3 B.3 FE-100F3 The FE-100F3 sho wn in Figure B-3 uses an SC style connector that supports single mode fiber optic cabling. Specifications for the FE-100F3 are listed in T able B-2 , below . Figure B-3 FE-100F3 Table B-2 Transmitter Power Cable T ype W orst Case Budget T ypical Budget 8/125 µm fiber optic >[...]

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