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DECrepeater 90TS
Installation and Configuration
Part Number: EK–DETMI–IN. A01
September 1994
This manual describes how to install and configure the
DECrepeater 90TS module.
Revision/Update Information:
This is a new manual.

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  • Page 1 DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration Part Number: EK–DETMI–IN. A01 September 1994 This manual describes how to install and configure the DECrepeater 90TS module. Revision/Update Information: This is a new manual.
  • Page 2 Copyright September 1994 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document. Copyright 1994 by Digital Equipment Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......... DECrepeater 90TS Installation Menu (DEChub 90/Standalone Options) DECrepeater 90TS Installation Menu (DEChub 900 Options) .
  • Page 4 ......4 DECrepeater 90TS Operating Specifications ....
  • Page 5 Safety Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows: WARNING Contains information to prevent personal injury. CAUTION Contains information to prevent damage to equipment. VORSICHT Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren. ACHTUNG Enthält Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um die Geräte vor Schaden zu bewahren.
  • Page 6 Safety (Cont.) CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost. [Page 24.] ACHTUNG Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle Konfigurationseinstel- lungen gelöscht und die Werkseinstellungen wieder ein- gesetzt. Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren. ATTENTION Cette action supprime tous les paramètres de configura- tion et les remplace par des valeurs prédéfinies.
  • Page 7 Safety (Cont.) CAUTION If power is interrupted during Stage 3 of the DLU process, the firmware image can become corrupted. Do not turn off power to the unit or perform any action that can cause the unit to lose power during Stage 3 of the DLU process. [Pages 33, 36, and 40.] ACHTUNG Sollte während der Phase 3 des DLU–Prozesses eine...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The DECrepeater 90TS (also referred to in this manual as the module) is an 8-port 10BaseT Ethernet* repeater. The module provides eight shielded10BaseT ports using 8-pin modular jack (MJ-8) connectors. The module also provides a ThinWire interface and a back cover AUI connector.

  • Page 10: Features

    Introduction (Cont.) Features Your DECrepeater 90TS Ethernet repeater includes the following features: Access to ThinWire 10Base2 segment in the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch or DEChub 90. ThinWire 10Base2 port connector (ThinWire BNC) on the side panel, or an op- tional AUI connector on the back cover, available as an external network con- nection (when the module is installed as a standalone unit).

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    Multiplexed port can be used as a setup port or for OBM. 9) ThinWire port connector — Connects through a BNC T-connector when the module is operating as a standalone unit. 10) Ethernet address label — Shows the LKG-9142-94I Ethernet address for the module. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    — Ethernet 15-pin D-Sub connector connects to an external medium attachment unit (MAU) directly or using an AUI cable. Refer to the Open DECconnect Applications Guide for a list of MAUs that are compatible with the module. LKG-9143-94I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 13: Installing The Module

    13. Installing the Module as a Standalone Unit You can use the DECrepeater 90TS as a standalone unit by placing it on a table, mounting it onto a wall, or installing it into a standard 19-inch rack using a shelf assembly (Digital Part Number: H9544–MS).
  • Page 14 ThinWire port, LKG-9476-94I go to Step 3. Otherwise, go to Step 2. NOTE: To disconnect the AUI cable or MAU, push the connector slide latch to the unlocked position, then pull to disconnect. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 15 10Base2 device. NOTE: To disconnect the ThinWire T-connector, turn the connector one-quarter turn to the left until the connector clears the BNC connector stem, then disconnect the cable(s). DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 16 Connect the cable from the power supply (Digital Part Num- ber: H7827-BA) to the power connector on the back of the module. b. Plug the ac power supply cable into the power supply, then into a wall outlet. LKG-9477-94I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 17 LED lights and remains lit. LKG–9145-94I NOTE: If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to the section titled Problem Solving Using the LEDs . Go to the section titled Connecting the UTP/STP Cables, on page 15. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 18: Removing The Back Cover

    Into a DEChub 900, go to the section titled Installing the Mod- ule into a DEChub 900. b. Into a DEChub 90, go to the sec- tion titled Installing the Module into a DEChub 90. LKG-9146-94I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 19: Installing The Module Into A Dechub 900

    Installing the Module (Cont.) Installing the Module into a DEChub 900 The DECrepeater 90TS hot-swap feature allows you to install the module into the DEChub 900 without turning off power. Seating the module initiates the powerup sequence. Compare your module’s power requirements with the values If any of the module’s power requirements...
  • Page 20 DECrepeater 90TS LKG–9551-94I NOTE: If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to the section titled Problem Solving Using the LEDs . Go to the section titled Connecting the UTP/STP Cables, on page 15. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 21: Installing The Module Into A Dechub 90

    Installing the Module (Cont.) Installing the Module into a DEChub 90 The DECrepeater 90TS hot-swap feature allows you to install the module into the DEChub 90 without turning off power. Seating the module initiates the powerup sequence. Release lever clicks...
  • Page 22 NOTE: If the LEDs do not operate as described, refer to the section titled Problem Solving Using the LEDs, on page 49. Go to the section titled Connecting the UTP/STP Cables, on the following page. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Utp/Stp Cables

    Installing the Module (Cont.) Connecting the UTP/STP Cables The DECrepeater 90TS module uses crossover 10BaseT (8-pin MJ) port connectors. The appropriate UTP/STP cable type, crossover or straight-through, is required to ensure that the module’s transmit/receive signals connect correctly to the transmitter/receiver of the connected device.

  • Page 24: Removing The Module

    Lift the release lever located on the top of the DEChub 900 slot or the DEChub 90 slot. b. Pivot the module back on its bottom mounting tab, and disengage the module from the backplane. Lift release DEChub 900 Lift release DEChub 90 lever lever Mounting Mounting DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration LKG–9238-94I LKG–9240-94I...

  • Page 25: Configuring The Module

    The setup port on the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch or on the module’s front-panel serial port (when the module is operating as a standalone unit or in a DEChub 90) allows you to access and set DECrepeater 90TS parameters. This section describes how to access the module from either port and set those parameters.

  • Page 26: Accessing The Setup Port

    To setup port device H8571-J H8571-J H8575-A H8575-A BN24H BN24H cable cable DEChub 900 MultiSwitch DEChub 90 or Standalone LKG-8825-94I c. Choose option 13, then go to the section titled Start Redirect Mode, on page 20. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 27 Return a. If the setup port device is connected to the module’s front-panel serial port, the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU appears. Go to the section titled DECrepeater 90TS Installation Menu (DEChub90/Standalone Options), on page 21.

  • Page 28: Start Redirect Mode

    (such as the DECrepeater 90TS) that is installed in the DEChub 900. Choosing this option allows you to configure or obtain status of an installed network module by accessing the module’s installation menu.

  • Page 29: Decrepeater 90Ts Installation Menu (Dechub 90/Standalone Options)

    DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU when the module is installed into a DEChub 90 or as a standalone unit. The following is an example of the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU: DECrepeater 90TS DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU Reset with Factory Defaults Reset with Current Settings...

  • Page 30: Decrepeater 90Ts Installation Menu (Dechub 900 Options)

    DECrepeater 90TS Installation Menu (DEChub 900 Options) This section shows the options available from the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU when the module is installed into the DEChub 900. The following is an example of the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU: DECrepeater 90TS – Slot 3...

  • Page 31: Description Of Menu Options

    In-band interface default gateway address –– this address is deleted. Out-of-band interface IP address –– this address is deleted. Out-of-band interface port speed –– reset to 9600. Following are the only parameters that are not reset: Serial number Reset count Error log data DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 32 Enter selection : 1 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 RESET WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
  • Page 33 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 2 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 RESET WITH CURRENT SETTINGS This selection will reset your system with the current configuration settings.
  • Page 34 The following is an example of the display associated with this option: Enter selection : 3 DECrepeater 90TS Slot 3 DECrepeater 90TS, 8 port TP Ethernet Rptr SNMP HW=v2 RO=v01.00 SW=v1.1 SysUpTime : 01:36:00 SNMP Read/Write Community : public...
  • Page 35 SNMP entity. Return Enter the community string [public] : boston29 SNMP Read/Write community string set. Press Return for Main Menu ... DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 36 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 5 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 ADD SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 37 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 6 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 DELETE SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 38 CURRENT RESET COUNT: 14 Entry # Timestamp Reset Count = 13 Trap @315 in console_cfg.c Backplane clock failure Return Dump another entry Y/[N]? N No more Error Log entries. Press Return for Main Menu ... DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 39 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 8 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 SET IN-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 40 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 9 DECrepeater 90TS – slot 3 SET IN-BAND INTERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 41 IP address. If the module is not configured with an IP address, select the Set In-Band Interface IP Address option (option [8] ) from the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU to set an IP address. Do not use the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager’s IP address to upgrade the DECrepeater 90TS.

  • Page 42: Dlu Process Description

    , Module OK , and Network* LEDs remain on. The Port State LED #2 lights. HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 90TS unknown Typical time to complete this stage — normally 1 minute, however, due to variances in network configurations (load path, bit rate, and traffic levels), this stage of the DLU process can take up to 10 minutes to complete.
  • Page 43 , and Network* LEDs remain on. The Port State LED #2 turns off. The Port State LED #3 lights. HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 90TS unknown Typical time to complete this stage — normally 10 seconds. (continued on next page) *If the module is connected to the network through the ThinWire port, the Network OK # A LED is lit.
  • Page 44 , and Network* LEDs remain on. The Port State LED #3 turns off. The Port State LED #4 lights. HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 90TS unknown Typical time to complete this stage — normally 30 seconds. (continued on next page) *If the module is connected to the network through the ThinWire port, the Network OK # A LED is lit.
  • Page 45 The Module OK and Port State LED #4 turn off. The Port State LEDs then cycle through various patterns. HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 90TS unknown Typical time to complete this stage — normally 1 minute. After the successful completion of self-test, the Module OK turns on and the module becomes fully manageable.
  • Page 46 IP address. If the module is not configured with an IP address, select the Set In-Band Interface IP Address option (Option [8] ) from the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU to set an IP address. Do not use the DEChub 900 Multiswitch Hub Manager’s IP address to upgrade the DECrepeater 90TS.
  • Page 47 ... Press Return Key to Start Load [Ctrl/C to abort]... NOTE: The DECrepeater 90TS is nonfunctional only during reset and self-test (about 1 minute of Stage 4) of the DLU process. During the first three stages of the process, the module continues to function as a repeater.
  • Page 48 The Hub Manager status display indicates the following: Hub Manager Status Display 4: DECrepeater 90TS unknown The Hub Manager status display continues to display this message until the DLU process is complete. This is normal. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 49 The screen displays one of the following: If the module is installed into a DEChub 90 or as a standalone unit, the screen displays the DECrepeater 90TS INSTALLATION MENU. If the module is installed into a DEChub 900, the screen displays the follow- ing message: Press Return for Main Menu ...
  • Page 50 The module is nonfunctional only during reset and self-test (about 1 minute of Stage 4) of the DLU process. During the first three stages of the process, the module continues to function as a repeater. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 51 To enable out-of-band management, you need to assign an OBM IP address (use Option [11]) and select an OBM port speed (use Option [12]) from the DECrepeater 90TS Installation Menu. The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response...
  • Page 52 Press Return for Main Menu ... The OBM port speed you select must match the speed of your OBM port device. NOTE: The front-panel serial port, when used for OBM, supports only 9,600 baud or higher speed modems. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 53 Return to Main Menu Return Enter selection : 1 Return Press Y to confirm [N] : y Press Return for Main Menu ... Switching Console port to Out of Band Management mode Press Return for Main Menu ... DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 54 A modem with a 25-pin D-Sub connector BN25G-xx /8585-AA A PC with a 9-pin D-Sub communications port BN24H-xx /8584-AA An 8-pin MJ terminal server xx indicates cable length in meters. Not for connection to public networks in Sweden, Germany, or Japan. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 55 Type ctrl-C to end Out of Band Management mode. c. Press on the setup port device within 30 seconds after the message Ctrl/C is displayed on the setup port device to end the OBM session. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 56: Led Descriptions

    Associated port Associated port Associated port is State through is not connected is connected to disabled by network to another opera- another opera- management. tional network tional network device, or there device. is a faulty cable. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 57: Problem Solving Using The Leds

    If no power is available, check the wall outlet’s circuit breaker. If the problem persists, replace the power supply or the module. (continued on next page) DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 58 Port State LED is Improper cable Check that the cables and connections off. connection. are installed properly. Port State LED is Associated port is Enable the associated port, if flashing. disabled by network necessary. management. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 59: Connector Pin Assignments

    Power (12V) Ground CI– Ground DO– 15-pin AUI connector LKG-8866-93I Serial Port (8-pin MJ) Connector The following illustration shows the front panel serial port 8-pin MJ connector and its pin assignments: Assignment 8-pin MJ connector LKG-9237-94 DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 60: 10Baset Port (8-Pin Mj) Connector

    The following illustration shows the H8585-AC adapter (8-pin MJ to 25-pin connector) and its pin assignments: 8 MJ DB25 TXD GND TXD GND RXD GND H8585-AC Note: Not for connection to public networks in Sweden, Germany, or Japan. LKG–6975-92I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 61: H8571-J Adapter

    H8575-A Adapter The following illustration shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ to 25-pin D-Sub connector) and its pin assignments: 25 D–Sub(F) 6 MMJ TX– RX– H8575-A Note: EOS/ESD protection devices are not shown on diagram. LKG–8793–93I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 62: H8584-Aa Adapter

    TXD GND TXD GND TXD GND H8584-AA LKG–6972-92I H8585-AA Adapter The following illustration shows the H8585-AA adapter (8-pin MJ to 9-pin DB connector) and its pin assignments: 8 MJ DRDY TXD GND RXD GND H8585-AA LKG–6973-92I DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 63: Internal And External Crossover Configurations

    (internal or external) allows the transmitter of one device to connect to the receiver of the device at the other end of the twisted-pair link. The following illustrations show the use of straight-through and crossover cables for connecting internal and external crossover-type devices. The DECrepeater 90TS uses crossover connectors. Internal Crossover Configuration...

  • Page 64: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Table 4 lists the DECrepeater 90TS physical, environmental, and certification specifications. Note the additional parameters (listed in the table) to consider when the module is installed as a standalone unit. Table 4 DECrepeater 90TS Operating Specifications Parameter Specification...

  • Page 65: Acoustical Specifications

    Product Specifications (Cont.) Table 5 lists the acoustical specifications for the DECrepeater 90TS Table 5 Acoustical Specifications Acoustics — Declared values per ISO 9296 and ISO 7779 Sound Pressure Level Sound Power Level , dBA Product (bystander positions) Idle/Operate Idle/Operate...

  • Page 66: Associated Documents

    Digital’s Network Device Upgrade (DECndu) Plus utility. OPEN DECconnect Contains general descriptions to help plan and Applications Guide install networking systems based on Digital EC-G2570-42 Equipment Corporation’s OPEN DECconnect system and networking products. DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 67 HOW TO ORDER ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION DIRECT TELEPHONE ORDERS In Continental USA In Canada In New Hampshire, call 1-800-DIGITAL call 1–800–267–6215 Alaska or Hawaii (1-800–344-4825) call 1–603–884–6660 ELECTRONIC ORDERS (U.S. ONLY) Dial 1-800-dec-demo with any VT100 or VT200 compatible terminal and a 1200 baud modem. If you need assistance, call 1-800-DIGITAL (1-800-344-4825) DIRECT MAIL ORDERS (U.S.
  • Page 69 DECrepeater 90TS Installation and Configuration EK-DETMI-IN. A01 Please return this card. Your comments and suggestions will help us improve the quality and usefulness of our documentation. Did you use the manual as a reference or as a step-by-step procedure to install the device?
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