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3Com NETBUILDER II Installation Manual

3Com NETBUILDER II Installation Manual

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Part No. 09-00309-000
Published March 1992
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  • Page 1 NETB ® UILDER THERNET ® ODULE NSTALLATION UIDE ® A member of the NETBuilder family Part No. 09-00309-000 Published March 1992...
  • Page 2 95052-8145 © 3Com Corporation, 1992. All rights reserved. No part of this documentation may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative work (such as translation, transformation, or adaptation) without permission from 3Com Corporation.

  • Page 3: This Guide

    NETBuilder II system name is used in a description. References to the 4-Slot or 8-Slot chassis are specifically identified. For more information on the NETBuilder II base system, refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide.
  • Page 4 BOUT UIDE Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description “Enter” vs. “Type” When the word “enter” is used in this guide, it means type something, then press the Return or Enter key. Do not press the Return or Enter key when an instruction simply says “type.” “Syntax”...

  • Page 5: Ethernet Module Components

    VERVIEW This chapter describes the Ethernet module for the NETBuilder II base system and gives a brief summary of its features. Ethernet Module The NETBuilder II base system is a modular internetworking platform. The Ethernet Components module board provides one Ethernet interface for the NETBuilder II base system.
  • Page 6 Status indicators for the Ethernet module. Table 1-2 Ethernet Module Internal Components Component Description Core memory peripheral interface Interface between the controller chip to the NETBuilder II (CMPI) high-speed bus. Controller Provides the basic data link controller functions. Electrically erasable programmable...

  • Page 7: Transceiver Jumper

    T connectors and plug terminators. When on-board line termination is not implemented, you must terminate the line manually. Figure 1-2 shows BNC network connection with and without on-board line termination. NETBuilder II NETBuilder II Plug terminator T connector...

  • Page 8: Ethernet Module Features

    Monitors network and signals status via LEDs. capability Accessible information on Provides Ethernet module product information and repair data that the EEPROM can be accessed via the monitor utility. Refer to the NETBuilder II Base Installation Guide for details on accessing EEPROM information.

  • Page 9: Installation

    NSTALLATION This chapter contains information and procedures for installing the Ethernet module into the NETBuilder II base system. Refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide to determine configurations supported by the NETBuilder II base system. Before Installing Before you install the module, follow these preliminary steps: the Module 1 Observe appropriate ESD precautions.
  • Page 10 2: I HAPTER NSTALLATION MAC address label Serial number label Reviewers, where are the MAC address and serial number labels now located? A U I B N C T U S S T A Front or back side, and where on board? ®...

  • Page 11: Installing The Ethernet Module

    Not used 7 Select the slot for the Ethernet module. You can install the module into any available I/O slot in the rear of the NETBuilder II system. The wide top slot is designated for the CEC module only. 8 Obtain a small flathead screwdriver, if necessary, to clear a slot for the module installation.
  • Page 12 Captive screws Figure 2-3 Removing a Blanking Plate All NETBuilder II chassis are shipped with two open slots. It is recommended that you use these open slots for your first installations. Leave the blanking plates on the other slots in place until the slots are needed for additional module installation.

  • Page 13: Cabling The Ethernet Module For Network Connection

    4 Check that the connector/LED panel of the newly inserted module is flush with the NETBuilder II chassis, and is aligned with the connector/LED panel(s) of any other installed module(s) to verify that the board is seated correctly (see Figure 2-5).
  • Page 14 Install and cable any other I/O modules, referring to the appropriate I/O module installation guide. When you have finished installing all I/O modules, refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide to complete the NETBuilder II base system installation steps.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting Startup Problems

    Ethernet Controller - Self-Tests Failed - Slot X The value of X can be 1 through 8, depending on which NETBuilder II chassis you have. Observe the reason for failure described in the LCD message (FAIL = ) and take the Action appropriate corrective action, if possible.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting Ethernet Module Failures

    An unlit status LED when the system is operating usually indicates that the module Action itself is disabled. The module may not be properly connected to the NETBuilder II backplane. Remove and reinsert the module. If it is still nonfunctional, replace the module.

  • Page 17: Maintaining The Ethernet Module

    If any component in the Ethernet module fails, you will need to replace the entire Ethernet Module module. The Ethernet module is hot-swappable, which means that you can safely remove and install a new one without powering down or rebooting the NETBuilder II base system. To replace a module, follow these steps: To perform the following procedure, you may need a small, flathead screwdriver.

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Ethernet data rate 10 Mbps Refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide for a detailed list of minimum and maximum electrical and environmental requirements for the Ethernet module. Table B-2 lists the maximum current consumption for the Ethernet module.

  • Page 19: Startup Lcd Messages

    LCD or the terminal. Startup messages appear on the two-line, 24-character LCD located on the front panel of the NETBuilder II base system and on the display of the terminal, which is attached to the console port on the CEC module’s connector/LED panel.

  • Page 20: Startup Terminal Messages

    Ethernet Controller - Self-Tests Initiated - Slot X Meaning: This message appears when the Ethernet controller tests are initiated. The value of X can be 1 through 8, depending on which NETBuilder II chassis you have. Ethernet Controller - Self-Tests Passed - Slot X...

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