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™
LANMaster T8
8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot
(E-TBT-HB-0802)
7364.A
For assistance in installing, using, or
maintaining the TRANSITION Networks
LANMaster T8 10BaseT Ethernet™ Hub,
contact TRANSITION Networks
Technical Support at:
(800) 260-1312
or contact your local distributor.
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TN’s total liability in connection with the products and installation thereof to all persons and from all causes in the aggregate whether in contract, tort, or strict liability shall not exceed the amount paid to TN for the product directly related to the alleged damage. However, in no event shall TN have any liability to a customer or any third party with respect to a product manufactured in accordance with customer’s specifications. C. Return Procedure Before TN item(s) can be returned, a Cr
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Policy And Procedure A. Limited Warranty Table of Contents TRANSITION Networks (TN) warrants, for a period of two years (with the exclusion of five years for passive balun products) from the date of shipment to the original purchaser and at the original point of installation, that products of TN’s design will be free from defects in materials and workmanship and in conformity with TN’s specifications. TN’s sole warranty with respect to products 1 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Ω 10BaseT Cable Specifications 1. INTRODUCTION The physical characteristics of the 10BaseT cable must meet or exceed This guide is intended for the system or network administrator IEEE 802.3 10BaseT specifications. responsible for installing and monitoring a TRANSITION Networks Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. Level 3 wire or LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot. A working better is recommended. knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, including • Gauge.
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LANMaster T8 Specifications Networking the LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot Dimensions 10BaseT connections can be made to terminal equipment and to 9.25" X 7.75" X 1.75" (235mm x 197mm x 45mm) other LANMaster T8s. Environment Additionally, optional Slide-In cards (SICs) can be installed at the Temperature: 0-50°C, back of the LANMaster T8 to provide a connection to the network Humidity 10-90%, non condensing, backbone. Altitude 0-10,000 feet. SIC Connection Cable Specifications 10
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Connectors, Indicators and Switches 5. MAINTENANCE WARNING: DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair the LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot or power supply adapter unit. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock. INDICATORS CONNECTORS NOTE: Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void the warranty. 3 124 568 7 Power MDI SWITCH Technical Support Contact For assistance in fault isolation and in maintaini
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4. OPERATION 2. SITE CONSIDERATIONS The LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot normally The site for the LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot must requires no intervention beyond occasionally monitoring the Power provide: and Port Indicator LEDs. • AC power outlet for each LANMaster T8 8-Port Ethernet Hub w/SIC Slot • Adequate ventilation • Standard environmental conditions • Isolation from electrical noise, including radio transmitters and broadband amplifiers, motors, high power
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220-240 110-120 Ensuring Compliance with 5-Segment Rule Powering the LANMaster T8 To conform to the Ethernet 802.3 specification, when connecting To power ON the LANMaster T8: LANMaster T8 Hubs, the transmission path between any two Data Terminating Equipment (DTE) devices can consist of no more than 1. At LANMaster T8 back, locate the power receptacle and five segments. NOTE: A segment is the cable connection between associated fuse. cable interfaces in an Ethernet LAN. NOTE: Fuse must be inst
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BNC Connector/10Base2 Connection Ensuring Correct 10BaseT Configuration The thinnet coaxial card (E-CX-SIC) 50 ohm terminator The 10BaseT cable and RJ-45 connectors for Hub to Terminal provides a BNC connector to 10Base2. connections must be configured as straight through. The 10BaseT cable and RJ-45 connectors for Hub to Hub connections must be configured as crossover. NOTE: When installing the LANMaster T8 NOTE: Verify that coax cables on Hub using the MDI port, a crossover cable is not needed
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Female AUI Connector/10Base5 Connection 3. INSTALLATION The female AUI card (E-AUI-DT-SIC) To install the LANMaster T8 Hub: provides a female AUI connector for • Unpack the LANMaster T8 Hub. connection, through an AUI drop • Install on flat surface. cable, to the 10Base5 port on a • Connect 10BaseT Cable at Front. transceiver. • Optionally install Slide-In Cards. • Optionally install Slide-In Card cable. • Connect LANMaster T8 Hub to power. Direction is provided in the pages that follow. The b
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Connecting Cable to Slide-In Cards Installing LANMaster T8 on Flat Surface Connections between installed LANMaster T8 SICs or between a To install the LANMaster T8 on table, shelf, or other flat surface: LANMaster T8 SIC and a hub or terminal device include: 1. Carefully turn LANMaster T8 to side. • Twisted Pair Connector/10BaseT • Female AUI Connector/10Base5 2. Install four (4) rubber feet: • Male AUI Connector/PC • BNC Connector/10Base2 • Remove protective paper from adhesive surface of ru
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Connecting 10BaseT Cable at LANMaster T8 Installing Slide-In Cards Front CAUTION: Wear a grounding device and observe electrostatic discharge precautions when installing Slide-In Cards. Failure to observe this caution could result in circuit board failure. crossover configuration using straight-through cable NOTE: Slide-in Cards can be hot-swapped. straight-through cable straight-through cable To connect 10BaseT Cable to RJ-45 connectors at the LANMaster T8 front: To install a Slide-In Card: 1.
