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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. Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseiti
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Table of Contents Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1–1 2. SITE PLANNING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 2.1 Site Considerations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2–1 2.2 Network Parameters Data Sheets . . .
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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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–6 5.5 Software Upgrades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5–9 Software Upgrade at Attache
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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 Guide
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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. ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Status Enable TRANSITION P P networks 4 Mbps OFF 123 4 Power Reset ON 5 6 78 16 Mbps A Ring In A Ring Out ZDL The StackMaster™TR Managed Hub: • Complies with current IEEE 802.5 token
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Connectors Ring In/Ring Out Connector ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enable Status TRANSITION P P networks 4 Mbps OFF 123 4 Power Reset ON 5 6 78 Ring In Ring Out 16 Mbps A A ZDL R ing Out Ring In 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 ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMa
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1 1.. IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N Connectors at Back Cascade (Bus) Connectors Caution : For continued protection against risk of fire, replace only Cascade Connectors with same type and rating of fuse : 250V 2A. A TRANSITION Caution : Disconnect power before replacing fuse. networks Achtung!: Zum anhaltenden Schutz vor Feurgefahr, Sicherung nur mit einer gleichnamiger Stromstarke und Spannung Serial AUX ersetzen: 250V, 2A Mpls, MN 55
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Indicators Power LED ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Expansion Card Active Retiming Managed Hub Normal Indicators Insert 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enable Status TRANSITION networks 4 Mbps P P OFF 123 4 Power ON Reset 5 6 78 16 Mbps A Ring In A Ring Out ZDL Power When the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is powered, the Power indicator is illuminated. Insert Normal ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6
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1 1.. IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N Port Status LEDs 11 12 ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enable Status TRANSITION P P networks 4 Mbps OFF 123 4 Power Reset ON 6 Ring Out 5 78 16 Mbps A Ring In A ZDL 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: Illuminate
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Switches Active/Passive Switches P P A A ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enable Status TRANSITION P P networks 4 Mbps OFF 123 4 Power Reset ON 5 6 78 Ring In Ring Out 16 Mbps A A ZDL 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 ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Expa
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1 1.. IIN NT TR RO OD DU UC CT TIIO ON N 4Mbps/16Mbps Switch ™ Lobe Ports 16 Port StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub Expansion Card Insert Normal Indicators 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Enable Status TRANSITION P P networks 4 Mbps OFF 123 4 Power Reset ON 6 Ring Out 5 78 16 Mbps A Ring In A ZDL 4 Mbps 16 Mbps 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 switc
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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 • Isolation from electrical noise, including radio transmitters and broadbank amplifiers, motors, high power electrical lines, or fluorescent light fixtures A
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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 (ipaddr) Management station 192.251.144.253 to which asynchronous SNMP reports will be sent. Format: xxx.xxx.xxx.xxx EXAMPLE: 192.251.144.253 Subnet mas
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2 2.. S SIIT TE E P PL LA AN NN NIIN NG G 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) Site-specific identifie -- usually. NONE the host name. Format: Up to 256 characters (commread) Security permiss
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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: NONE/1 Table 2-3. Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet 2-4 StackMaster™TR
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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-Port Equipment Use the packing contents lists to verify the shipment: Item Part Number StackMaster Modular Chassis SMHB-TR-16 Special 6-inch DB-25 data cable 6005 Power
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3.2 Stacking Units in Rack or on Table 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 the stack. Failure to observe this caution will invalidate the SNMP network management. NOTE: Rackmount screws and clip nuts are NOT provided with
