Cabletron Systems VHSIM-G02 manual

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VHSIM-G02 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 manua[...]

Notice ii VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide FCC NOTICE This device complies with P art 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following tw o conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this de vice must accept any interference receiv ed, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NO TE: This equipment h[...]

Notice VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide iii CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPOR T ANT : THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR USE OF PR ODUCT IN THE FOLLO WING GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS: CANAD A MEXICO CENTRAL AMERICA SOUTH AMERICA BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PR ODUCT , CAREFULL Y READ THIS LICENSE A GREEMENT . This document is an agreement[...]

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Notice VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide vii CABLETRON SYSTEMS LIMITED PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPOR T ANT : THIS LICENSE APPLIES FOR THE USE OF THE PR ODUCT IN THE FOLLO WING GEOGRAPHICAL REGIONS: EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA A USTRALIA P A CIFIC RIM BEFORE OPENING OR UTILIZING THE ENCLOSED PR ODUCT , CAREFULL Y READ THIS LICENSE A GREEMENT . This doc[...]

Notice viii VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide If the Program is exported from the United States pursuant to the License Exception TSR under the U.S. Export Administration Regulations, in addition to the restriction on transfer set forth in Sections 1 or 2 of this Agreement, Y ou agree not to (i) ree xport or release the Program, the source code for the Pro[...]

Notice VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide ix 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[...]

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VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide xi CONTENTS FIGURES ............................................................................................... xiii TABLES ................................................................................................. xiv CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Structure of this Guide ...........................................[...]

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VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide xiii FIGURES Figure P age 1-1 VHSIM-G02 .............................................................................. 1-1 2-1 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate from the Host Platform ....... 2-3 2-2 Installing the VHSIM-G02 in the Host Platform ........................ 2-4 2-3 Connecting a Twisted Pair Gigabit Ethernet Segmen[...]

xiv VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide T ABLES T ab le P age 3-1 VHSIM-G02 LED Functionality ................................................. 3-2 A-1 Physical Properties of the VHSIM-G02 .................................... A-1 A-2 Environmental Requirements of the VHSIM-G02 .................... A-1 A-3 Regulatory Compliance of the VHSIM-G02 ..............[...]

VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 1-1 CHAPTER 1 INTR ODUCTION W elcome to the Cabletron Systems VHSIM-G02 User’s Guide . This manual describes the VHSIM-G02 and provides information concerning features, installation, troubleshooting, information on Local Management, and specifications for the VHSIM-G02 (V ery High Speed Interf ace Module). A general wor[...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-2 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 1.1 STRUCTURE OF THIS GUIDE Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the VHSIM-G02. The follo wing list provides an ov ervie w of each section of this manual: Chapter 1, Introduction , outlines t[...]

Document Con ventions VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 1-3 1.2.2 Connectivity The VHSIM-G02 supports two modes of operation for the Gigabit interfaces. In one mode, the VHSIM-G02 supports one acti ve and one redundant Gigabit Ethernet twisted pair port. In the other mode, both of the interfaces can be acti ve at the same time, if the host platform has 16 [...]

Chapter 1: Introduction 1-4 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 1.5 GETTING HELP For additional support related to this de vice or document, contact Cabletron Systems using one the follo wing methods. Before calling Cabletron Systems, have the following information ready: • Y our Cabletron Systems service contract number • A description of the failure ?[...]

VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 2-1 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION T o install the VHSIM-G02 you need the following items: • Phillips scre wdri ver • Antistatic wrist strap (shipped with the VHSIM-G02) • Standof f scre ws (shipped with the VHSIM-G02) 2.1 UNPACKING THE VHSIM-G02 Unpack the VHSIM-G02 as follo ws: 1. Remove the VHSIM-G02 from the shipping box[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-2 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 2.2 INSTALLING THE VHSIM-G02 Y ou can install a VHSIM-G02 in an y Cabletron Systems de vice that supports VHSIM technology (e.g., 2E253-49R, 6H252-17). The follo wing sections provide instructions for installing a VHSIM-G02 in an interface module or in a standalone de vice. Refer to your speci?[...]

Installing the VHSIM-G02 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 2-3 4. Lay the module down with the internal components facing up. 5. Refer to Figure 2-1 and remove the two faceplate mounting screws and the VHSIM coverplate. Save the screws. Figure 2-1 Removing the VHSIM Coverplate from the Host Platf orm Faceplate Mounting Screws VHSIM Coverplate 2549_03 Host [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-4 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 6. Refer to Figure 2-2 and position the VHSIM-G02 behind the module faceplate, above the connectors. Figure 2-2 Installing the VHSIM-G02 in the Host Platform 7. Align the VHSIM-G02 connectors with the VHSIM connectors on the module. ! CA UTION When installing the VHSIM-G02, ensure that the pins [...]

Installing the VHSIM-G02 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 2-5 8. Press down firmly on the VHSIM-G02 until the connectors slide all the way onto the pins. Ensure that the standoffs on the interface module align with the standoff screw holes on the VHSIM-G02. 9. Secure the VHSIM-G02 to the module faceplate using the mounting screws saved in step 5. 10. Secu[...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-6 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 5. Refer back to Figure 2-1 and remove the two faceplate mounting screws and the VHSIM coverplate. Save the screws. 6. Refer back to Figure 2-2 and place the VHSIM-G02 module behind the standalone device faceplate. 7. Align the VHSIM-G02 connectors with the pins on the standalone device. 8. Pres[...]

Network Connections VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 2-7 2.3 NETWORK CONNECTIONS The VHSIM-G02 has two RJ45 connectors for the Gigabit Ethernet connections, Port 1 and Port 2. The cable used for connections is 4-pair Category 5 Unshielded T wisted Pair , conforming to the IEEE 802.3ab specification. The maximum distance supported is 100 meters. Refer to [...]

Chapter 2: Installation 2-8 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 3. Verify that a link exists by checking that the port RCV (Receive) LED is ON (flashing amber, blinking green, or solid green). If the RCV LED is OFF and the XMT (Transmit) LED is not blinking amber, perform the following steps: a. V erify that the cabling being used is Category 5 UTP with an i[...]

VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 3-1 CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDs This chapter describes ho w to use the LANVIEW LEDs to monitor the VHSIM-G02 status and diagnose VHSIM-G02 problems. Figure 3-1 sho ws the location of the VHSIM-G02 LEDs. Refer to T able 3-1 for a description of the LEDs. Section 3.2 describes redundancy . 3.1 LED DESCRIPTIONS Figure 3-1 LANVIEW [...]

Chapter 3: LANVIEW LEDs 3-2 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 3.2 REDUNDANCY The VHSIM-G02 supports two modes of operation. In the acti ve mode, both interfaces are enabled, and all LED descriptions will apply to both ports. In the redundancy mode, one port is acti ve while the other is redundant. In the redundancy mode, only one of the tw o ports on the V[...]

VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide 4-1 CHAPTER 4 LOCAL MANAGEMENT This chapter provides information about using Local Management with the VHSIM-G02. The VHSIM-G02 is managed using the Local Management Ethernet screens for configuration and statistics on the host platform. 4.1 REQUIREMENTS Make sure that the follo wing requirements have been met before acce[...]

Chapter 4: Local Management 4-2 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide[...]

VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide A-1 APPENDIX A VHSIM-G02 SPECIFICATIONS This chapter lists the specifications and regulatory requirements for the VHSIM-G02. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time without notice. A.1 PHYSICAL AND EN VIR ONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS A.2 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE This equipment meets the fo[...]

Appendix A: VHSIM-G02 Specifications A-2 VHSIM-G02 User’ s Guide A.3 GIGABIT P OR T PIN ASSIGNMENTS The follo wing pin assignments are for the RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet ports on the VHSIM-G02. The twisted pair ports conform to the IEEE 802.3ab specification. The cables are 4-pair Cate gory 5 UTP , up to 100 meters in length. Table A-4 RJ45 Port Pin[...]