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3Com NETBUILDER II Installation Manual

3Com NETBUILDER II Installation Manual

Hss rs-232 3-port dce/dte module
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Part No. 09-0606-001
Published August 1996
NETB
UILDER
3-P
DCE/DTE M
ORT
I
NSTALLATION
II
HSS RS-232
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ODULE
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UIDE

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  • Page 1 NETB HSS RS-232 ® UILDER DCE/DTE M ® ODULE NSTALLATION UIDE Part No. 09-0606-001 Published August 1996...
  • Page 2 95052-8145 © 3Com Corporation, 1996. 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

    The information in this guide applies to all NETBuilder II chassis. For more information about the NETBuilder II base system installation, refer to the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide . This guide is intended for the system administrator, network equipment installer, or network manager who is responsible for installing and managing the network hardware.
  • 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: Installation

    For information about the features of the HSS RS-232 3-Port DTE/DCE module, refer to Chapter 2. Before Installing To prepare to install the module into the NETBuilder II system, follow these steps: the Module 1 Observe appropriate electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions.

  • Page 6: Software/Hardware Compatibility

    Serial number example: S/N:1DN12345 MAC addresses example: 0800021A4B5C, 0800021A4B5D, 0800021A4B5E The MAC addresses are also encoded in the module EEPROM. Use the procedure in the NETBuilder II Base System Installation Guide to display the MAC addresses encoded in the EEPROM. Software/Hardware Verify that you have NETBuilder software version 7.2 or later and CEC firmware version...

  • Page 7: Changing The Jumper Settings

    Changing the Jumper Settings I f you change a port setting from DTE to DCE, you must set the -PATH Service CLock parameter from External to Internal for that port. Refer to the CLock parameter in the “Path Service Parameters” chapter in the NETBuilder Family Bridge/Router Reference Guide for instructions.

  • Page 8: Installing The Module In A 4- Or 8-Slot Chassis

    You can safely install a module without turning off or rebooting the NETBuilder II system. To install the module into a NETBuilder II 4- or 8-Slot chassis, follow these steps: 1 Remove the filler panel from the I/O slot you have selected.
  • Page 9 3-Port module. All unused I/O slots require filler panels to maintain proper cooling of the unit and regulatory compliance. Failure to cover open slots can result in overheating of the NETBuilder II system and voiding of the warranty. 2 Insert the module into the slot.

  • Page 10: Installing The Module In An Extended Chassis

    1: I HAPTER NSTALLATION Installing the You can install up to seven HSS RS-232 modules into a NETBuilder II 8-Slot Extended Module in an chassis. Extended Chassis You will need a small flat-blade screwdriver. You can safely install a module without turning off or rebooting the NETBuilder II system.
  • Page 11 Make sure module is right side up Grasp left and right sides of LED panel Turn the module vertically so the 3Com logo is on the bottom Slide board along guide rails until it engages ejector tab notches Push ejector tabs towards the LED...

  • Page 12: Cabling The Module

    (such as an IBM cluster controller or an IBM mainframe computer), you must first change the port’s jumper setting from DTE to DCE correctly as described in “Changing the Jumper Settings” , and attach a DTE-to-DCE adapter provided by 3Com to the corresponding cable connector.

  • Page 13: Cabling Instructions

    CAUTION: Because of the weight of the 3-Port cable, use the strain-relief bracket to decrease the possibility of damage to the module. If the cable is too large to fit in the bracket along with other NETBuilder II module cables, use cable ties or other means of strain relief.

  • Page 14: Module Connector To Rs-232 Cable Pin Assignments

    1-10 1: I HAPTER NSTALLATION CAUTION: When changing jumper settings on the module and when cabling the module to devices, be aware that when the RS-232 3-Port cable is connected to the module, the positioning of the three hydra cables carrying the port signals are not visually in a direct or expected line with the location of the jumpers on the module to which the signals correspond.

  • Page 15: Pin Assignments

    Signal Ground Signal Ground CAUTION: All interconnecting cables must be properly shielded to reduce the potential for interference. Only cables from 3Com are guaranteed to meet emissions standards. If other cables are used, 3Com cannot guarantee compliance. DTE-to-DCE Adapter Figure 1-5 lists the pin assignments for the DTE-to-DCE adapter.

  • Page 16: Module Features

    VERVIEW OF THE ODULE This chapter describes the features, components, and specifications for an HSS RS-232 3-Port DTE/DCE module. It also illustrates how this module and a NETBuilder II Bridge/Router might be used in a typical network. Module Features Table 2-1 summarizes the features of the HSS RS-232 3-Port module.

  • Page 17: Typical Network Configuration

    3270 3270 CSU/DSU SuperStack II Remote site Wyoming Figure 2-1 Typical HSS RS-232 3-Port DTE/DCE Module and NETBuilder II Bridge/Router Network Module This section describes the HSS RS-232 3-Port DTE/DCE module components. (See Components Figure 2-2.) Backplane connectors T U S S T A ®...

  • Page 18: Specifications

    Specifications STATUS LED The tricolor STATUS LED is located on the front panel. Table 2-2 explains the LED states. Table 2-2 LED States Color Indicates STATUS Green Normal operation Module disabled Yellow Self-test Fault or reset Connectors Table 2-3 lists connector information for the module, cable, and DTE-to-DCE adapter. Table 2-3 Connectors for the HSS RS-232 3-Port Module, RS-232 3-Port Cable, and DTE/DCE Adapter No.
  • Page 19 2: O HAPTER VERVIEW OF THE ODULE Table 2-6 HSS RS-232 3-Port DTE/DCE Module Line Speeds RS-232/RS-334 Compliant Cable Length Baud Rate 112 Ft. (34.444 m) 19.2 kbps 35 Ft. (10.670 m) 28.8 kbps 10 Ft. (3.048 m) 56k bps 0 Ft.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    Symptom Cause and Action The following message is displayed at startup: Self-test failure Check to see if the card is inserted completely into the NETBuilder II HSS RS-232 3-Port Interface: Self chassis. Tests failed - slot X (The value of X can be 1 through 4 or 1 through 8, Make sure there are no bent pins on the NETBuilder II backplane.

  • Page 21: Replacing The Module

    CAUTION: If you are not going to replace the module right away, place a filler panel over the empty slot to maintain proper cooling of the unit and regulatory compliance. Failure to cover open slots can result in overheating of the NETBuilder II system and voiding of the warranty.

  • Page 22: Online Technical Services

    3Com provides easy access to technical support information through a variety of services. This appendix describes these services. Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support seven days a week, 24 hours a day, through Services the following online systems: 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) World Wide Web site 3ComForum on CompuServe®...

  • Page 23: Appendix A: Technical Support

    3ComForum 3ComForum is a CompuServe-based service containing patches, software, drivers, and on CompuServe technical articles about all 3Com products, as well as a messaging section for peer support. To use 3ComForum, you need a CompuServe account. To use 3ComForum: 1 Log on to CompuServe.

  • Page 24: Support From Your Network Supplier

    If you are unable to receive support from your network supplier, technical support contracts are available from 3Com. In the U.S. and Canada, call (800) 876-3266 for customer service. If you are outside the U.S. and Canada, contact your local 3Com sales office to find your authorized service provider: Country...
  • Page 25 90 days If a product does not operate as warranted above during the applicable warranty period, 3Com shall, at its option and expense, repair the defective product or part, deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item, or refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defective product. All products that are replaced will become the property of 3Com.

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