Page 1 Vanguard Managed Solutions --NODE UP-- Vanguard 6435/6455 Installation Manual...
Page 2 Notice ©2005 Vanguard Managed Solutions, LLC 575 West Street Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048 (508) 261-4000 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users The software (including firmware) addressed in this manual is provided to the U.S.
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Page 4 The REN is used to determine the number of devices that may be connected to a telephone line. Excessive RENs on a telephone line may result in the devices not ringing in response to an incoming call. In most but not all areas, the sum of RENs should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices that may be connected to a line, as determined by the total RENs, contact the local telephone company.
Page 5: Table Of Contents
10/100BaseT Enhanced Daughtercard ............. 2-20 ATM Enhanced Daughtercard ..............2-22 T1E1 ATM Port Configuration ..............2-24 Vanguard 6435 and 6455 ATM Compression Support ......2-25 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards ............... 2-26 SDB4 Option Card ................... 2-27 Token Ring Card ..................
Page 6 Contents (continued) Chapter 4. Powering Up Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Power Up Procedure ..................Power Up Sequence ..................Operating Front Panel Messages ..............Front Panel Display Messages ..............Loading the Software ................... Appendix A. Specifications Appendix B. Software License and Regulatory Information FCC Part 68 and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements for DSU, T1, and ISDN Interfaces .................
Page 7: About This Manual
For information on operating system software and configuration, see the Vanguard Basic Configuration Manual (Part Number T0113). Audience This manual is intended for people who install and operate the Vanguard 6435/6455. How to Use This The following table describes the contents of this manual:...
Page 9 Special Notices and Translations Special Notices The following notices emphasize certain information in the guide. Each serves a special purpose and is displayed in the format shown: Note Note is used to emphasize any significant information. Caution Caution provides you with information that, if not followed, can result in damage to software, hardware, or data.
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Page 15: Customer Information
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Page 19: About The Vanguard 6435/6455
BSC) with Voice and LAN traffic over IP, Frame Relay, X.25, ISDN, and NX64 T1/E1 services. In brief, here is the difference between the Vanguard 6455 and 6435: • Vanguard 6435: Supports two Async/Sync ports, two Async ports and an Ethernet port, as well as up to three optional Vanguard Daughtercards (two of which can be Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards).
Page 20: Vanguard 6435/6455 Description
LAN, SNA, and IP networking features. This section briefly describes the Vanguard 6435 and 6455. The Vanguard 6435 is a multiservice router for small branch offices that depend on Vanguard 6435 efficiently consolidating serial protocols (such as SNA/SDLC, BSC) with LAN Description traffic over dedicated or switched services.
Page 21: Features
Introduction descriptions of the software running on your Vanguard 6435/6455, refer to the appropriate protocol document. Hardware Features This table lists the hardware features of the Vanguard 6435 and the Vanguard 6455: Vanguard 6435 Vanguard 6455 Compact, low profile enclosure with...
Page 22 For information about the physical specifications of the Vanguard 6435/6455, refer to Appendix A, Specifications. You can purchase several types of cards to expand the capability of your Vanguard Optional Cards 6435 and Vanguard 6455. There are three types of cards: •...
Page 23 Daughtercards refer to the Vanguard Daughtercard Installation Guide (Part Number T0020). Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards One Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard is currently supported by the Vanguard 6435 and Vanguard 6455: 10/100BaseT Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard. For additional information about this card turn to cards, refer to the “Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards”...
Page 24 Features You can obtain Applications Ware Packages that can be tailored to your specific Software Support needs. Vanguard Managed Solutions Applications Ware packages are divided into licenses available for Vanguard products. These licenses include the following packages: • IP+ • SNA+ •...
Page 25: Applications
• Virtual Private Network (VPN) From Leased Line to Frame Relay With the Vanguard 6435 • Multiple LAN Figure 1-2 shows two Vanguard 6435s linked to a Vanguard 6560 at a main office. Multimedia Traffic The Vanguard 6435 connects a remote ATM site to a main bank location. The Vanguard 6435 connections are: •...
Page 26 Vanguard 6435 Server Burroughs Poll/Select Bank ATM Frame Relay FT 100 M Video Cameras 128 K Vanguard 6560 AS/400 Vanguard 6455 Bank Main Office Ethernet LAN Controller Bank Branch Office Server Figure 1-2. Multimedia Traffic Application About the Vanguard 6435/6455...
Page 27 IP enhancements such as IP Multicast, RIP2, and Router Proxy. Figure 1-3 shows a network with a Vanguard 6435 on one end of a link and Vanguard 6560s on the other. IP Traffic is being transported by Frame Relay. The...
Page 28 (VoFR) or Voice over IP (VoIP) as shown in Figure 1-4. In this example, the Relay or Voice over Vanguard 6435 supports multiple voice lines in the remote branches, which can be set up as extensions on a PBX. These voice connections can be routed over Frame Relay or over IP, or routed over both transmission paths.
Page 29 Applications The Vanguard 6435 and 6455 provide multiple LAN support for customers that need Multiple LANs to segment their LAN traffic. In the example in Figure 1-6, the customer has chosen to separate point-of-sale traffic from PC applications. Other customers choose to use the second LAN port for redundancy.
Page 30: Pri Supplementary Service
The PRI Supplementary Services provide transparent support for supplementary Introduction PBX services, so that proprietary PBX features are not lost when connecting PBX’s through the Vanguard Managed Solutions Vanguard gateway networks. Examples of these features are: • Calling Line Identification Presentation (CLIP) •...
Page 31 QSIG 1) User @201 has calls QSIG Frame Relay forwarded to User @401 QSIG Figure 1-8. Facilities Messages QSIG 1) User @201 calls QSIG Frame Relay User @401, No Answer QSIG Figure 1-9. Connectionless Message About the Vanguard 6435/6455 1-13...
Page 32 2) User @101 tries to make call to User @101 3) PB @101 sends back busy indication 4) PBX @410 "camps on" User @101 using "D" Channel Only Messages 5) PBX @401 places call when User @101 is free Figure 1-10. D-Channel Only Messages 1-14 About the Vanguard 6435/6455...
Page 33: Vanguard 6455 Requirements For Bisync
Simultaneous Calls, needs to be increased in order to accommodate increasing the number of SNA to Bisync 3270 Devices to 256. Maximum number of SLAC Stations supported for BSC/LU Devices on a Vanguard 6455 is 20. The following Node Record Parameters need to be increased in order to...
Page 34: Enable Ease Of Configuration
Enable Ease of Configuration This section explains how to configure and set up your Vanguard device for Ease of Introduction Configuration. Ease of Configuration is a memory intensive function. Therefore, be sure that your Device Memory node has the maximum amount of RAM it can handle. For information about memory capacity, refer to the installation guide that came with your device.
Page 35 Vanguard 6455 Requirements for Bisync This table explains how to configure the two parameters: Configuring the Parameters Step Action From the Main menu, select Configure. From the Configure menu, select Node. Press ENTER until the parameter *SHARED Dynamic Port Creation Heap Size appears. Enter the maximum value (16000000).
Page 36 Vanguard 6455 Requirements for Bisync 1-18 About the Vanguard 6435/6455...
Page 37: Hardware Description
Chapter 2 Hardware Description Overview This chapter describes the Vanguard 6435 and Vanguard 6455 and the hardware Introduction components that make up the devices. • Vanguard 6435/6455 enclosures and standard hardware components • Daughtercards • Enhanced Daughtercards • Option Cards (Vanguard 6455 only)
Page 38: Enclosure
• Motherboard • Front panel • Rear panel The Vanguard 6455 fits into a low profile enclosure that can be used on a desktop or Enclosure mounted into a standard 19-inch equipment rack. The Vanguard 6455 enclosure contains a 110/220 Vac power supply with the power switch and receptacle on the rear panel.
Page 39 For a full description of all display messages, refer to the “Front Panel Display Messages” section in Chapter 4. Figure 2-2 shows a Vanguard 6455 rear panel and Figure 2-3 shows a Vanguard 6435 Rear Panel rear panel. The rear panel contain following: •...
Page 40 Vanguard 6435 or Vanguard 6455 Note 1:When an Enhanced Daughtercard is installed in the second daughtercard slot on the Vanguard 6435/6455 this slot is referred to as Slot 1 meaning Enhanced Daughtercard Slot #1. Note 2: When an Enhanced Daughtercard is installed in the second daughtercard slot on the Vanguard 6435/6455 this slot is referred to as Slot 2 meaning Enhanced Daughtercard Slot #2.
Page 41 • Hardware Serial Number: Indicates the version of hardware in your unit. Refer to these serial numbers when contacting your Vanguard Managed Solutions Service Representatives. Note On the Vanguard 6435, the serial numbers are underneath the unit. Hardware Description...
Page 42: Motherboard
Motherboard Motherboard The Vanguard 6435 motherboard contains 4 Mbytes FLASH and has 16 Mbytes of General SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) on an attached DIMM (expandable to 32 Mbytes of Description SDRAM). The Vanguard 6455 has 32 Mbytes of SDRAM. The motherboard has connectors for: •...
Page 43 “Accessing the Motherboard” section in Chapter 3. • For information about removing or installing motherboard components, refer to the “Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455” section in Chapter 3. The Vanguard 6435/6455 can support up to three of these standard Vanguard Daughtercards Daughtercards: •...
Page 44 Motherboard Depending on the type of DIM on the motherboard, the DIP switches can have either DIM DIP Switches of two settings as shown in Figure 2-7. These switches are set at the factory. If you need to change the DIP switch settings, refer to “DIMs, SIMMs, DIMMs and Switches”...
Page 45 For information on installing or removing SIMMS, refer to the “DIMs, SIMMs, DIMMs and Switches” section in Chapter 3. The motherboard has a slot for a single SDRAM DIMM. The Vanguard 6435 comes DIMM standard with a 16 Mbytes SDRAM DIMM. An option 32 Mbyte SDRAM DIMM is also available.
Page 46 SIMMs. It is IMPORTANT that you install only the devices that are certified for use with your Vanguard product. Installation of an incorrect FLASH SIMM module could result in damage to the SIMM device or your Vanguard Product. Please see the list below for the memory device that is compatible with your hardware platform.
Page 47: Vanguard Daughtercards
For information regarding Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards, turn to the “Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards” on page 2-19. Older Vanguard Daughtercards do not fit into the Vanguard 6435/6455. You can only Daughtercard use the newer daughtercards which are identified by a dimple as shown in Compatibility Figure 2-9.
Page 48 Vanguard Daughtercards If you have an older Vanguard Daughtercard and would like to use it in a Vanguard 6435/6455, contact your service representative about having the card reworked. This card supports a single V.11, V.24, V.35, or V.36 DIM (Digital Interface DIM Daughtercard Module) and can be set as either a DTE or DCE.
Page 49 Termination options for the Release 6.3 and greater enhanced ISDN BRI ST data Daughtercards are set in the Configure menu, and are not controlled by switches. For more information, refer to the Vanguard Integrated Services Digital Network: ISDN Manual (Part Number T0103-06).
Page 50 Vanguard Daughtercards BRI S S-BUS S-BUS HI Z 100Ω Figure 2-14. ISDN BRI Voice Daughtercard Connectors The RemoteVU Daughtercard provides complete end-to-end solution for the RemoteVU (Video) transport of video images over low bandwidths (as low as 2.4 kbps). It is ideal for Daughtercard applications such as security surveillance and remote monitoring.
Page 51 Calls between two FXS ports within the same Vanguard 6435/6455 are not supported. The Vanguard Quad FXS Daughter Card is supported on the Vanguard 6435 and 4-Port Voice FXS 6455. The 4-Port Voice FXS Daughtercard has four RJ11 connectors for four FXS Daughtercard Ports.The new software for this card is in release 6.0.
Page 52 Vanguard Daughtercards Figure 2-21. Overview of FXO Daughtercard The FT1/FE1 Daughtercards allow a Vanguard 6435/6455 to transfer data over a T1 FT1/FE1 or E1 network. The daughtercards support full and fractional T1 or E1 speeds. Daughtercards • The FE1 Daughtercard provides line rates 2.048 Mbps and data rates of n x 64 kbps (where n is 1 to 31) per channel.
Page 53 The V.34 modem daughtercard is essentially a 3460 modem that can be installed in a V.34 Modem Vanguard 6435 or Vanguard 6450. Once the card is in your unit, it performs as if it Daughtercard were an external modem. For information about configuring and using the V.34 modem, refer to the 3460 Fast’R User’s Guide (Part Number T0022-01).
Page 54 Warning A ferrite bead is required on a Vanguard 6435 and 6455. A ferrite bead filters out line disturbances, on audio and power cables. Installation of a bead is required to ensure compliance with the European Union (EU) EMC Directive 89/336/EEC and compliance with FCC Part 15, Class A.
Page 55: Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards
Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards This section describes the Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards currently supported by Introduction the 6435 and 6455. These include: • “10/100BaseT Enhanced Daughtercard” on page 2-20 • “ATM Enhanced Daughtercard” on page 2-22 Hardware Description 2-19...
Page 56: 10/100Baset Enhanced Daughtercard
10BaseT or 100BaseT and adjust its speed as required. This card supports half or full duplex operation with the default being half duplex. Figure 2-27 shows a drawing of the 10/100BaseT Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard. Figure 2-27. 10/100BaseT Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard...
Page 57 For more information about configuring an Ethernet port, refer to the Ethernet Basics Guide (Part Number T0109). The Vanguard 6435/6455 can simultaneously support only three LANs in any of Multiple LANs these combinations: • Three Ethernet LANs •...
Page 58: Atm Enhanced Daughtercard
This section describes how to install a T1/E1 ATM Enhanced Daughtercard Introduction (Figure 2-28) into a Vanguard 6435 or Vanguard 6455. They support a maximum of two ATM EDCs; each connecting a single port to either a T1 or E1 leased line network.
Page 59 Transmit Tip Receive Ring Transmit Ring Figure 2-33. BNC Connector: RX and TX Release 6.0 and greater includes enhanced ATM functionality for the Vanguard 6435 T1/E1 ATM and 6455. The new enhancements are: • Annex G Termination • Variable Bit Rate (VBR) - real time and non-real time...
Page 60: T1E1 Atm Port Configuration
Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards T1E1 ATM Port Configuration If you are running T1 ATM on a Vanguard 6435 or 6455 Series product, the AAM port may not function after upgrading to release 6.0.R00A or greater (when certain parameters are not at default). You must have local CTP access to the node if this is the case.
Page 61: Vanguard 6435 And 6455 Atm Compression Support
Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards Vanguard 6435 and 6455 ATM Compression Support Release 6.3 and greater supports the use of compression on a Vanguard 6435 and Introduction 6455. Prior to release 6.3 ATM was not designed to support compression over an AAM station (connecting via PVC to LCON stations).
Page 62: Vanguard 6455 Option Cards
• “SDB4 Option Card” on page 2-27 • “Token Ring Card” on page 2-29 • “Voice over IP Convergence Card” on page 2-30 For instructions for installing the cards into a Vanguard 6455, refer to the “Installing/Removing Vanguard 6455 Option Cards” section in Chapter 3. 2-26...
Page 63: Sdb4 Option Card
Vanguard 6455 Option Cards SDB4 Option Card The SDB4 Option Card shown in Figure 2-35 is an optional card for the Vanguard Description 6455 that provides four high speed Sync/Async ports. The card can plug into either or both Option Card slots in the Vanguard 6455 chassis.
Page 64 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards The SDB4 Option Card supports DIMs that allow the rear panel connectors to DIMs function as V.11, V24, V.35, or V.36 ports. Depending on how the DIMs are placed, the ports act as DTE or DCE. Refer to Figure 2-35 for details.
Page 65: Token Ring Card
Note Only one Token Ring Card can be used in a 6455 at one time. For information about configuring the Token Ring Card, refer to the Vanguard Token Ring Basics Guide (Part Number T0111). Figure 2-36. Token Ring Option Card...
Page 66: Voice Over Ip Convergence Card
The Voice over IP (VoIP) Convergence Card, shown in Figure 2-37, is an optional Description card for the Vanguard 6455. Coupled with DSP SIMM cards that mount to this option card, the VoIP Convergence Card provides these features: • Supports 30 voice channels for the E1 card and 24 voice channels for the T1 card.
Page 67 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards Each Vanguard 6455 can support two of either the T1 or E1 version of the VoIP Convergence Card. You cannot, however, install one of each card version in any one Vanguard 6455. When cards are installed in a Vanguard 6455, interfaces are assigned as illustrated in Figure 2-38.
Page 68 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards Each interface is supported by an alarm LED that illuminates whenever an error is Alarm LEDs detected on the T1/E1 interface. The T1 version of the VoIP Convergence Card has two RJ48C connectors. The E1 Rear Panel version of the card has two RJ48C and four BNC connectors.
Page 69 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards These jumpers reside behind the BNC connectors on the VoIP Convergence Card E1 Card Impedance (see Figure 2-37 and Figure 2-44). Use these jumpers to ground the Tx ring and/or Jumper Settings the Rx ring on the BNC connectors. these jumpers control the BNC pair directly in front of them.
Page 70 Vanguard 6455 Option Cards Description Jumper Configuration The TRing (the coax This configuration shield for the Tx pair) is may be used with grounded directly. certain unbalanced 75Ω coax E1 The Rring (the coax networks. shield for the Rx pair) is grounded directly.
Page 71: Installation And Replacement
Chapter 3 Installation and Replacement Overview This chapter provides instructions for the following tasks: Introduction • Installing a Vanguard 6435/6455. • Modifying your unit. • Installing and replacing the battery. • Turning the battery on and off. Installation and Replacement...
Page 72: Checking Your Shipment Contents
Checking Your Shipment Contents Checking Your Shipment Contents Before you install the Vanguard 6435/6455, make sure your shipment contents are List of Contents complete. The Vanguard 6435/6455 is packaged in shock-absorbent packing material. Inside your shipping carton, you should find the contents shown in Figure 3-1.
Page 73: Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455
• Standalone installation. • Rack mount Installation (6455 only). • Thermal considerations. • Cabling. After the Vanguard 6435/6455 is installed and cabled, go to Chapter 4, Powering Up Your Vanguard 6435/6455 for instructions for powering-up the unit. Installation and Replacement...
Page 74: Installing The Standalone Version
Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 Installing the Standalone Version Before you install a standalone version of the Vanguard 6435/6455, select a site for How to Choose a the device. Site Choose a site that is within an appropriate distance of a power source. Depending on your application, and the country in which the Vanguard 6435/6455 is to operate, the power source must be a grounded 110 to 220 Vac outlet.
Page 75 Ensure that the ambient temperature at the fan inlet is within the temperature range specified in Appendix A. Note You can stack as many as five Vanguard 6435/6455 units on top of each other. Caution Do not place items weighing more than 20 pounds (9 kg) on top of a Vanguard 6435/6455 enclosure.
Page 76: Installing The 6455 Rack Mount Version
This section explains how to install the rack mount version of the Vanguard 6455. Introduction Be sure that you have the mounting brackets that came with the unit. When rack-mounting a Vanguard 6455, you can orient the unit in either of two ways: Installation Variation •...
Page 77 Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 Figure 3-3 explains how to install a Vanguard 6455 into an equipment rack. Installation Large Mounting Bracket Extension Bracket Small Mounting Brackets For racks smaller than 24”, use the small mounting brackets in the rear. Front Mounting...
Page 78: Thermal Considerations
Inlet Temperature exceed the operating temperature limits specified in Appendix A. Thermal Shutdown If a Vanguard 6435/6455 is not properly cooled, the power supply will overheat and shut down. This is called Thermal Shutdown. The power supply remains off until it cools, after which it automatically comes back on.
Page 79: Cabling Your Vanguard 6435/6455
Figure 3-4 shows the port number on the Vanguard 6455 rear panel and Figure 3-5 Rear Panel Ports shows the port numbers on the Vanguard 6435 rear panel.
Page 80 When installing a daughtercard with only one port, the port number is 7, 10, or 13 (depending on the location of the card). There are five physical ports on the Vanguard 6435/6455 rear panel. Rear Panel Ports Ports 1 and 2 These ports have Sync/Async DB25 connectors.
Page 81 Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 DB25 V.24 Pinouts (with DIM in DTE position) ITU Circuit Signal Name ----- Protective Ground OUTPUT Transmitted Data INPUT Received Data OUTPUT Request To Send INPUT Clear To Send INPUT Data Set Ready ----- Signal Ground...
Page 82 Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 DB25 V.35/V.36 Pinouts (continued) Signal DCE Position DTE Position RXCB TXCB ETXCB ETXCA 25 (V.36 only) DB25 V.11/X.21 Pinouts Signal DCE Position DTE Position ------- ------- TXDA RXDA RTSA DCDB SIGGND ------- ------- DCDA TXDB TXCA...
Page 83 Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 This table shows the pinouts for RJ-45 connectors for Ports 3 and 4: Pin Number Port 3/Port 4 (CTP) Signal Input Input Output Output ------- Input Output Output Note Use Ports 3 and 4 only with low speed asynchronous protocols. Running asynchronous protocols at speeds greater than 19.2 kbps may degrade node...
Page 84 Installing The Vanguard 6435/6455 For instructions on cabling your standard Vanguard Daughtercards, refer to the Cabling Vanguard Daughtercard Installation Guide (Part Number T0020). Daughtercards For instructions on cabling your Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards, refer to the “Installing/Removing Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards” section on page 3-27.
Page 85: Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455
You can modify your Vanguard 6435/6455 by adding or replacing components on Introduction the motherboard. In addition, if you have a Vanguard 6455, you can add and replace Option Cards. This section explains how to make these modifications. You can install up to three Vanguard Daughtercards in the Vanguard 6435/6455.
Page 86: Accessing The Motherboard
Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Accessing the Motherboard This section explains how to access the motherboard for the Vanguard 6455 and the Introduction Vanguard 6435. It also identifies the location of the key motherboard components. Before replacing DIMs, SIMMs, batteries, or daughtercards, or setting DIP switches, you must access the Vanguard 6435/6455 motherboard.
Page 87 Hand tighten the captive screws on both sides of the rear panel. Be sure the screws are snug. Reconnect the cables and power cord and power up the unit. Figure 3-8. Vanguard 6455 Motherboard Removal and Replacement Installation and Replacement 3-17...
Page 88 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Figure 3-9 shows how to access the Vanguard 6435 motherboard. Figure 3-10 shows Instructions for the the location of the components on the motherboard. 6435 Warning To prevent injury and damage to the equipment, power down the unit and disconnect the power cord before you remove or install the motherboard.
Page 89 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Caution Some components used in the 6435 are sensitive to static electric discharges; static electric discharges can cause damage to internal components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions whenever handling cards and components. Mise en Garde Certains composants du 6435 sont sensibles aux décharges électrostatiques qui...
Page 90 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Figure 3-10 shows the components on a Vanguard 6435/6455 motherboard. Motherboard Components Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard Slots 2 and 1 Daughtercard Slot 3 Port 2 Switch 1 Battery SDRAM DIMM Slot DIM Slot 2 LCD Display Connector *...
Page 91: Dims, Simms, Dimms And Switches
DTE or DCE (see Figure 3-11). Removing a DIM Figure 3-11 shows how to position a DIM on the Vanguard 6435/6455 motherboard and set the DIM DIP switches. The Vanguard 6435/6455 supports V.11, V.24, V.35, V.36, and DSU DIMs.
Page 92 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Note: You can install the DIMs only one Note: When installing a different way because Pin 4 is larger than DIM, be sure to change the the others. DIP switch setting. Motherboard Rear Panel Switch Settings for V.11, V.35, V.36, DSU DIM...
Page 93 For instructions for removing the motherboard, refer to the “Accessing the Motherboard” section on page 3-16. Caution Some components used in the 6435/6455 are sensitive to static electric discharges; static electric discharges can cause damage to internal components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions whenever handling cards and components.
Page 94 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 SDRAM DIMM Adding SDRAM DIMM Insert the DIMM into the slot at as shown here. Carefully press the DIMM into the socket. Lock the DIMM into place with the locking levers. SDRAM DIMM Slot Locking Lever...
Page 95 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Figure 3-13 shows how to add or remove a FLASH or Data Compression SIMM for Adding/Removing the Vanguard 6435/6455. Refer to Figure 3-10 for the location of the SIMM slots: a FLASH/Data Compression/ • Data Compression SIMM or Encryption SIMM: Slot U108 Encryption SIMM •...
Page 96 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 To Install the Data Compression or Encryption SIMM: To Install the FLASH SIMM: Push the SIMM into the connector, lining Insert the SIMM into the connector at a up the holes with the tab, allowing the metal slight angle, then straighten it and push the clips to hold the SIMM in place.
Page 97: Installing/Removing Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards
“Accessing the Motherboard” section on page 3-16. Caution Some components used in the 6435/6455 are sensitive to static electric discharges; static electric discharges can cause damage to internal components. Use proper handling and grounding precautions whenever handling cards and components.
Page 98 Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 To install (and remove) Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards, perform the steps as Instructions shown in Figure 3-14: Mounting Screw Holes Note: Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercards can be installed in only the two 10/100 Base T right-most daughtercard slots as...
Page 99: Installing/Removing Vanguard 6455 Option Cards
Modifying Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Installing/Removing Vanguard 6455 Option Cards This section explains how to install an optional Option Card into a Vanguard 6455 Introduction enclosure. (Option Cards do not operate in a Vanguard 6435.) For a detailed description of the SDB 4-Port Sync/Async card, including information about DIP switch settings, turn to the “Vanguard 6455 Option Cards”...
Page 100 Carefully slide out the option card. guides within the opening. Press into place, making sure the edge connectors seat properly. On either side of the option card, tighten the two captive screws. Figure 3-15. Installing/Removing a Vanguard 6455 Option Card 3-30 Installation and Replacement...
Page 101: Installing/Removing The Lithium Battery
Gerät beschädigen. Note After installing the battery, set the Vanguard 6435/6455’s date and time. This is done via the CTP in the Update System Parameter menu. Replace the lithium battery with lithium coin cell type CR2032 or its equivalent.
Page 102 The lithium battery should be replaced every two years. Follow the instructions in Routine Battery Figure 3-16 to replace the battery. Replacement Before you remove or install the battery, you must access the Vanguard 6435/6455 Before Removing/ motherboard as described in the “Accessing the Motherboard” section on page 3-16. Installing the Battery Once you can see the motherboard, locate the battery as shown in Figure 3-10.
Page 103: Installing Flash And Cmem
Installing Flash and CMEM Installing Flash and CMEM Release 6.2 and greater allows the Vanguard 6435 and 6455 to increase the FLASH Introduction memory and expand the CMEM area. Existing Vanguard 6435 and 6455’s can be updated to 8 Mbyte SIMM as long as the bootprom is also updated. A new bootprom is required to support the 12mb Flash option with the 128 kbyte CMEM.
Page 104 Installing Flash and CMEM Step Description Power down the node and install the 8MEG flash SIMM. Power up the node. The node will come up, both flash banks will show "0" bytes and the CMEM will be cleared. Use Vanguide only to download 6.2 image. Download your saved CMEM.
Page 105 Installing Flash and CMEM Regarding upgrades to release 6.2, it is recommended that method 2 should be used Considerations whenever possible. 1) When using Vanguide to upgrade to release 6.2, refuse the bootprom upgrade when asked, unless you have an 8MEG flash SIMM already installed. Then when upgrading to 8MEG is desired, follow recommendation "2"...
Page 107: Powering Up Your Vanguard 6435/6455
Powering Up Your Vanguard 6435/6455 Overview This chapter explains how to: Introduction • Power up your Vanguard 6435/6455. • Ensure that the unit powered up correctly and is up and running by reading the front panel display. • Load the Vanguard 6435/6455 software.
Page 108: Power Up Procedure
Check that the fan is operating. Check that the front panel LCD displays the proper messages as described in the next section. To power down the Vanguard 6435/6455, simply set the power switch to Off. Powering Up Your Vanguard 6435/6455...
Page 109: Power Up Sequence
Power Up Sequence Power Up Sequence One of two processes occur when you power up the Vanguard 6435/6455: Introduction • The Vanguard 6435/6455 coldloads the operating software (Applications Ware) and then initiates a node boot. • The Vanguard 6435/6455 initiates a node boot using previously loaded operating software (Applications Ware).
Page 110 Power Up Sequence This table shows the sequence of LCD messages that appear when a Vanguard Booting the Node 6435/6455 already contains the Applications Ware software and is being booted: Step Display Message BootPROM Vnn Loading FIPL Loading FBIST Testing Node...
Page 111: Operating Front Panel Messages
Operating Front Panel Messages Operating Front Panel Messages During normal operation, the Vanguard 6435/6455 displays a series of four messages Introduction on the front panel. They appear for several seconds and are rotated in sequence. Operating Displays This table lists the normal front panel messages:...
Page 112: Front Panel Display Messages
Front Panel Display Messages Front Panel Display Messages This section consists of a table explaining all the Vanguard 6435/6455 front panel Description messages: Display Message Description BootPROM Vn.n Indicates the revision of the Boot Prom software. This is displayed after power up and when the node is reset.
Page 113: Loading The Software
Loading the Software Loading the Software This section briefly describes how to load the software into your Vanguard Introduction 6435/6455. Note After the software has been loaded, refer to the appropriate user document to configure and use the different software options.
Page 115: Specifications
Appendix A Specifications Overview This appendix describes the physical and electrical specifications for the Vanguard Introduction 6435 and Vanguard 6455. Figure A-1 shows the exterior dimensions of the Vanguard 6455. Dimensions 15.5 in. (39.2 cm) 17.5 in. (44.3 cm) 1.75 in.
Page 116 The Vanguard 6435/6455 weights are listed below: Weight Vanguard Weight 6435 with three daughtercards installed. 8.1 lbs 6455 with three daughtercards and two feature 13.2 lbs. cards installed. Operating temperature: 32° to 98° F (0° to 40° C) Environment Storage temperature: -40° to 158° F (-40° to 70° C)
Page 117: Software License And Regulatory Information
Appendix B Software License and Regulatory Information Overview This appendix provides information about the following: Introduction • FCC Part 68 and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements • Product Declarations and Regulatory Information...
Page 118: Fcc Part 68 And Telephone Company Procedures And Requirements For Dsu, T1, And Isdn Interfaces
FCC Part 68 and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements for DSU, T1, and ISDN Interfaces FCC Part 68 and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements for DSU, T1, and ISDN Interfaces Before a Vanguard 6435/6455 can be connected to the network, you must do the Before You Begin following: •...
Page 119 FCC Part 68 and Telephone Company Procedures and Requirements for DSU, T1, and ISDN Interfaces FCC regulations and telephone company procedures prohibit connection of Customer-Provided customer-provided equipment to telephone company-provided coin service Telephone (central office-implemented systems). Connection to party lines is subject to Equipment state tariffs.
Page 120: Product Declarations And Regulatory Information
Um Konformitat mit EN 60950 zu versichern, sichern Sie es, daß diese Anschlusse nur mit den des selben Type auf anderen Geraten verbindet werden. One of the marks in the following diagram appears on each of the Vanguard products CE Marking that are ISDN compatible, and the statement that follows explains its significance.
Page 121: Declarations Of Conformity
Conformity English Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, VanguardMS declares that this Vanguard Router is in compliance with the requirement and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Danish K o n f o r m i t e t s e r k l æ r i n g : H e r m e d e r k l æ...
Page 122 Product Declarations and Regulatory Information Italian Dichiarazione di conformità: Con la presente VanguardMS dichiara che il router Vanguard soddisfa i requisiti essenziali e le altre disposizioni pertinenti della direttiva 1999/5/CE. Portuguese Declaração de Conformidade: Através da presente, a VanguardMS declara que este encaminhador Vanguard se encontra em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras disposições relevantes da Directiva...
Page 123 Product Declarations and Regulatory Information The following information includes the Industry Canada statement regarding ISDN Industry Canada and T1 equipment use. The Industry Canada label identifies certified equipment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment will operate to the user’s satisfaction.
Page 124 Product Declarations and Regulatory Information This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A Radio Frequency digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules, CISPR 22 and EN 55022. These Interference limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against interference in a Regulations residential installation.
Page 125: Return Procedures
Web site at: http://www.vanguardms.com/ Expiration of Lease To return equipment upon expiration of a lease agreement, contact the Vanguard Managed Solutions Support Center at (800) 544-0062 for return authorization and instructions. You will be asked to provide the following information: •...
Page 126 To return equipment for factory repair, call the Vanguard Managed Solutions Factory Repair Technical Support Center at (800) 544-0062, for return authorization and instructions. When you call, you will be given a Return Material Authorization (RMA) control number. Mark this number clearly on the shipping container for ease of identification and faster service.
Page 127 Dual E&M Daughtercard 2-17 Enhanced Daughtercards 2-22 T1 Version 2-22 Audience Avertissement Electromagnetic Radiation requirements Enclosure Encryption SIMM Battery Enhanced Vanguard Daughtercard 1-5, 2-19, 2-26 disposal 3-31 add/remove 3-27 replacement schedule 3-32 2-22 replacement type 3-31 Equipment return Besondere Hinweise...
Page 128 Ordering Connections facility interface code Factory repair interface type service code Features USOC jack connector Flash and CMEM installation 3-33 FLASH SIMM add/remove 3-25 Ports Front Panel Messages numbers booting the node pinouts 3-10 coldloading Power Up Sequence list Product Declarations normal operations FT1/FE1 Daghtercard 2-16...
Page 129 Test Mode Switch Thermal Considerations Thermal Shutdown Token Ring Option Card 2-29, 2-30 2-29 port assignments 2-29 Troubleshooting connections Unpacking parts list V.34 Modem Daughtercard 2-17 Video (RemoteVU) Daughtercard 2-14 Voice FXS/FXO Daughtercard 2-14 Voice Server Card 2-26 connectors 2-32 T1/ E1 Versions 2-31 Vorsichtshinweis, Beschreibung...

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