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TOKEN RING SWITCHING
R
MODULE INSTALLATION GUIDE
For the LANplex 6000
About This Guide This guide includes:
n An inventory of items shipped with your LANplex 6000 module
n An overview of the Token Ring Switching Module (TRSM)
n Instructions for installing and replacing TRSM
n A description of the TRSM’s components, including media options and
diagnostic LEDs
n Pin-out information for the TRSM
Information on installing modules is also included
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2 TRSM Description TRSM Description The Token Ring Switching Module (TRSM) is designed to add Token Ring (TR) switching functionality to the LANplex 6000, providing the most cost effective solution for introducing segmentation for today's Token Ring networks, while allowing you to prepare for future higher bandwidth requirements such as multimedia applications. The TRSM has eight shielded RJ-45 token ring ports on the front of the module and one FDDI backplane attachm
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TRSM Description 3 nonvolatile RAM so they will survive a power loss or system initialization. Source Routed traffic is not forwarded while in this mode. Source Routing (SR) In Source Routing (SR), the packet contains information in the Route Information Field (RIF), which specifies the route the packet should follow in order to reach its destination. Through the process of route discovery, the packet determines various routes available and embeds this information as Ring Numb
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4 TRSM Installation TRSM Installation This section describes the following: n Module safety information n Installation information n LED activity during installation n Pin-out information Information on installing modules is also included in the LANplex 6000 Getting Started guide. Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when the module is improperly handled. ESD can damage components on a module, causing complete or intermittent failures.
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TRSM Installation 5 To remove the faceplate: 1 Unscrew the securing screws on the module’s faceplate. See Figure 1. Captiv Captiv e screws e screws Blank f Blank f aceplates aceplates LMM+ in slot 1 LMM+ in slot 1 Figure 1 LANplex 6004 with Blank Faceplates 2 Pull the faceplate away from the system. Read if replacing You can replace a module while the system is powered on. Replacing the a TRSM module requires that you remove the attached cables from the module’s ports
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6 TRSM Installation 4 Grasp the inject/eject handles of the module and push them outward as shown in Figure 2. Module faceplate Module faceplate Figure 2 Handles in Outward Position 5 Remove the module from the system. 6 Place the module in its antistatic bag. Installing the TRSM The installation procedure takes only a few minutes to complete. You need a small, flat-blade screwdriver. NOTE: Only the LMM may be inserted in slot one of the LANplex system. The system will not
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TRSM Installation 7 RX TX 11 RX 4 4 5 4 TX 12 RX 6 13 A/M TX 7 14 5 5 RX 8 15 5 16 6 6 Ground symbol B/M Mounting screw hole Figure 3 Ground Symbol for Static Discharge 2 Remove the TRSM from its antistatic bag. 3 Make sure that the inject handles are in the outward position. See Figure 4. Module faceplate Module faceplate Figure 4 Handles in Outward Position 4 Orient the TRSM to insert it into the LANplex system. For a LANplex 6012 system, orient the module so that its labelin
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8 TRSM Installation WARNING: If the system is powered on when you are installing a module, do not insert any metal objects, such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry, in the open slot. This could cause burns or other bodily harm, as well as system damage. 5 Direct the module into the chassis by placing it between the guides of the selected slot and sliding the module until it stops. The module stops sliding when the inject handles make contact with the front of the chassis. Fi
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TRSM Installation 9 LMM in slot 1 TRSM Figure 6 Guiding an TRSM Module into a LANplex 6004 6 Inject the TRSM into the chassis. n If the system is powered on, when the Power/Unseat LED on the panel’s faceplate is yellow, inject the TRSM into the chassis by grabbing both ejector/injector handles and simultaneously push them inward. See Figure 7. n If the system is not powered on, once you feel a slight resistance, inject the TRSM into the chassis. 7 Relocate the inject hand
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10 TRSM Installation Module faceplate Module faceplate Figure 7 Handles in Inward (Inject) Position NOTE: Do not push the handles outside the center position or you will eject the module. These handles act as “ejectors” when pushed outward and “injectors” when pushed inward. 8 See the following section on “LED Activity” to verify that the TRSM has been properly installed. 9 Tighten the TRSM’s securing screws using a flat-blade screwdriver.
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TRSM Installation 11 LED Activity If the system is powered on, you can verify that your module is properly installed by observing its LEDs. Follow the troubleshooting suggestions below if LED activity is not normal. Normal LED Activity The following LED activity is normal during installation: n The Power/Unseat LED lights yellow briefly when the module is inserted far enough into the chassis to use the inject/eject handles. n The Err LED lights yellow temporarily a
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12 TRSM Components TRSM The main components of the TRSM include board status LEDs, eight port Components status LEDs, eight port speed LEDs, two port mode LEDs, and eight Token Ring shielded RJ-45 connectors. Figure 8 shows the front panel of the TRSM. Securing screw TRSM Inject/eject handle Pwr/Unseat Err Module status LEDs Port Status 1 5 2 6 3 7 Port status LEDs 4 8 Port Speed 1 5 2 6 3 7 Port speed LEDs 4 8 Hub Port 1 2 Port mode LEDs Ports 1 and 2 1 Station/lobe switchable ports 2 3 Port
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TRSM Components 13 Status LEDs Each TRSM contains two Module Status LEDs and eight Port Status LEDs. Depending on the condition, each LED is either green or yellow. Table 1 describes these LEDs. Table 1 FDDI/Ethernet Switching Module LEDs LEDs Name Color Description Module Pwr/Unseat Green Indicates that the module is powered on Status Yellow Indicates that the module is not fully plugged into the backplane Err Yellow Indicates either that an error has (Error) occurred or that the module ha
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14 Pin Assignments Pin Assignments Table 2 provides the pin assignments for the TRSM’s eight (RJ-45) ports in station mode. Table 3 provides the pin assignments for ports 1 and 2 when configured as lobes. Table 2 Station Mode TRSM (RJ-45) Pin Assignments Pin No. Signal Description 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 TX- Transmit- 4 RX+ Receive+ 5 RX- Receive- 6 TX+ Transmit+ 7 Not used 8 Not used Table 3 Lobe Mode TRSM (RJ-45) Pin Assignments Pin No. Signal Description 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 RX- Recei
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