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BRIM-F Book Page 1 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM
BRIM-F6
USER’S GUIDE
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BRIM-F Book Page vii Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION......................................................... 1-1 1.1 Using This Manual ....................................................................... 1-2 1.2 Getting Help................................................................................. 1-2 1.3 BRIM-F6 Overview ...................................................................... 1-3 1.4 BRIM-F6 Features ....................
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BRIM-F Book Page 1 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems BRIM-F6 User’s Guide. This manual describes features, explains installation procedures, and provides specifications for the BRIM-F6 — Cabletron Systems FDDI Bridge/ Router Interface Module (BRIM). The BRIM-F6 resides in, and provides additional connectivity/ functionality to, various Cabletron MIMs and hubs (e.g., the EMM-E6, ESXMIM, NBR-420/620 or MicroMMAC). The BRIM-F6 util
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BRIM-F Book Page 2 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.1 Using This Manual Read through this manual completely to familiarize yourself with its content and to gain an understanding of the features and capabilities of the BRIM-F6. In addition to having a general working knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE 802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer components, you should also understand FDDI networks and the ANSI X3T9.5 stand
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BRIM-F Book Page 3 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM BRIM-F6 Overview 1.3 BRIM-F6 Overview The BRIM-F6 is an FDDI Bridge Router Interface Module (BRIM) developed for use in Cabletron’s MMAC-FNB and MicroMMAC. The BRIM-F6 can be used to provide a high-speed uplink from lower speed networks such as Ethernet to a 100 Mbps FDDI backbone. 1.4 BRIM-F6 Features Connectivity The BRIM-F6 is equipped with slots for FDDI A and B ports. These two ports allow connection to the ring as a Du
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BRIM-F Book Page 4 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION LANVIEW Diagnostic LEDs The BRIM-F6’s front panel LEDs help you diagnose Bridge, Port, and Network status. 1.5 Related Documentation Use the following documentation to supplement the procedures, and other technical data in this manual. This manual may reference procedures in these documents, where appropriate, but does not repeat them. Cabletron Systems’ EMM-E6 Installation Guide Cabletro
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BRIM-F Book Page 1 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION This chapter contains instructions for unpacking the BRIM-F6, installing FPIMs, and installing the BRIM-F6 into Cabletron devices that support BRIM technology. Note: The BRIM-F6 is not shipped with the FPIMs installed. You must order the correct FDDI Port Interface Modules based upon your network requirements. To install the BRIM and FPIMs, you need the following tools: • 1 disposable wrist strap (pro
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BRIM-F Book Page 2 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.2 Installing the FPIMs To install an FPIM into the BRIM-F6: 1. Remove the screws securing the FPIM coverplate and the coverplate. See Figure 2-1. 2. Insert the connector pins of the FPIM into the connector on the BRIM-F6. See Figure 2-2. FPIM Screws FPIM Coverplate Figure 2-1. Removing the FPIM Coverplate 3. Press down firmly on the FPIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. 4. Secure
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BRIM-F Book Page 3 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM Installing the BRIM-F6 FPIM Screws FPIM Connector Standoffs Figure 2-2. Installing FPIMs 2.3 Installing the BRIM-F6 This section contains procedures on how to install a BRIM-F6 to upgrade or change the capabilities of a device’s motherboard. Note: Cabletron provides disposable wrist straps and faceplate and standoff screws in both the BRIM package and on devices that support BRIM technology. You can install a BRIM-F6 in any devi
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BRIM-F Book Page 4 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 2.3.1 Installing a BRIM-F6 into a MIM To install a BRIM-F6 in a Media Interface Module (MIM) that supports BRIM technology (e.g., EMM-E6): Note: We recommend that you power down your hub even though Cabletron MIMs have “hot swap” capabilities. 1. Power-down your MMAC hub. 2. Disconnect all cables from the module. Note each connection. 3. Unscrew the top and bottom knurled knobs of the MIM face pl
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BRIM-F Book Page 5 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM Installing the BRIM-F6 Standoff Screw Standoff Connector Pins Under BRIM Coverplate/ Faceplate Screws Motherboard Connector Figure 2-3. Installing the BRIM-F6 The BRIM-F6 requires a special 24 pin ribbon connector in addition to the standard 96 pin BRIM connector. This ribbon connector allows the BRIM-F6 to use in-line filtering functionality. BRIM-F6 User’s Guide Page 2-5 BRIM-F6 PWR XMT RCV STS FPIM A FPIM B LNK WRP TWR LNK
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BRIM-F Book Page 6 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION To install the BRIM-F6 ribbon cable: 1. Insert one ribbon cable connector into the ribbon cable jack on the BRIM. (See Figure 2-4.) Tab Ribbon Groove Cable Connector Ribbon Cable Jack Figure 2-4. Installing the BRIM-F6 Ribbon Cable Caution: The ribbon cable connector only fits into the ribbon cable jack one way. Fit the tab on the connector into the groove in the jack for correct cable orientation. 2. Pres
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BRIM-F Book Page 7 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM Installing the BRIM-F6 3. Insert the remaining ribbon cable connector into the ribbon cable jack on the MIM. 4. Press down on the connector until the clips on the jack snap into a vertical locked position. After returning the MIM to the chassis, returning power to your hub, and reconnecting to the network, the BRIM-F6 is now ready for operation. 2.3.2 Installing a BRIM-F6 into a Hub To install a BRIM-F6 into a stand-alone hub
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BRIM-F Book Page 8 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION 9. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. Note: Make sure that the standoffs align with the standoff screw holes. 10. Reinstall the coverplate/faceplate screws and standoff screws. Note: Faceplate and support post screws are provided both on the hub and in the BRIM package. The BRIM-F6 requires a special 24 pin ribbon connector in addition
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BRIM-F Book Page 1 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 3 USING LANVIEW LANVIEW is a visual diagnostic and status monitoring system developed by Cabletron Systems. LANVIEW LEDs (see Figure 3-1) help you troubleshoot Bridge, Port, and Network problems. The following sections describe BRIM-F6 LEDs. BRIM-F6 PWR XMT RCV STS FPIM B FPIM A LNK WRP TWR LNK Figure 3-1. BRIM-F6 LANVIEW LEDs PWR (Power) When ON, this Green LED indicates that power is supplied to the BRIM. STS (Status)
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BRIM-F Book Page 2 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 3: USING LANVIEW TWR (Twisted Ring) When ON, this Red LED indicates an undesirable cable connection. TWR illuminates when you connect A to A, or B to B, instead of A to B, or B to A. The BRIM-F6 supports undesirable configurations, but alerts you to them. (Appendix A summarizes FDDI connection rules.) WRP (Wrap) This Red LED is ON when the BRIM-F6 detects an FDDI ring wrap. This means there is a break in the ring,
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BRIM-F Book Page 1 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 4 SPECIFICATIONS This chapter lists the operating specifications for the BRIM-F6. Cabletron Systems reserves the right to change these specifications at any time, without notice. 4.1 Fiber Optic Interface Depending on the FPIM, interfaces have the following characteristics: Multimode Specifications Multimode Transmitter Optical wavelength: 1330 nm typical Optical output: -20.0 dBm minimum -14.0 dBm maximum Optical rise time: 3.5 nsec
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BRIM-F Book Page 2 Monday, January 29, 1996 9:26 AM CHAPTER 4: SPECIFICATIONS Multimode Receiver (Signal Detect) Assert power: -33.0 dBm typical -31.0 dBm maximum Assert time: 10 m sec typical 100 m sec maximum Deassert power: -36.0 dBm typical -45.0 dBm minimum Deassert time: 10 m sec typical 350 m sec maximum Hysteresis: 1.5 dB minimum Single Mode Specifications Single Mode Transmitter Optical wavelength: 1330 nm typical Optical output: -20.0 dBm minimum -14.0 dBm maximum Optical rise time:
