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Lucent Technologies PortMaster PM-2 Hardware Installation Manual

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Communications Server
Hardware Installation
Guide
PM-2,PM-2E,PM-2ER,PM-2R,PM-25,PM-2i-U,
PM-2i-ST,PM-2Ei-10I-U,PM-2Ei-10I-ST
Lucent Technologies
Remote Access Business Unit
4464 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
510-737-2100
800-458-9966
January 1998
950-1187D

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  • Page 1 PortMaster ® Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide PM-2,PM-2E,PM-2ER,PM-2R,PM-25,PM-2i-U, PM-2i-ST,PM-2Ei-10I-U,PM-2Ei-10I-ST Lucent Technologies Remote Access Business Unit 4464 Willow Road Pleasanton, CA 94588 510-737-2100 800-458-9966 January 1998 950-1187D...
  • Page 2 © 1996, 1997, 1998 Lucent Technologies. All rights reserved. PortMaster, ComOS, and ChoiceNet are registered trademarks of Lucent Technologies, Inc. PMconsole and IRX are trademarks of Lucent Technologies, Inc. ProVision is a service mark of Lucent Technologies, Inc. All other marks are the property of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 Repairs to certified equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause to request the user to disconnect the equipment. Users should ensure for their own protection that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents About This Guide Audience ..............PortMaster Documentation .
  • Page 6 Contents RACK-1 Rack-Mounting Kit ..........Connect a Console .
  • Page 7 Contents RS-530 Cable ............. . B-13 Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable for the S/T Interface .
  • Page 8 Contents viii Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 9: About This Guide

    About This Guide ® This guide provides instructions for installing and troubleshooting the PortMaster Communications Server from Lucent Technologies, Inc., as well as pinout, electrical, and physical specifications. Audience This guide is designed to be used by qualified system administrators and network managers.

  • Page 10: Additional References

    Additional References • Hardware installation guides These guides contain complete hardware installation instructions. An installation guide is available for each PortMaster product line—IRX™, Office Router, Communications Server, and Integrated Access Server. • PMconsole™ for Windows Administrator’s Guide This guide covers PMconsole Administration Software for Microsoft Windows, a graphical tool for configuring the PortMaster.
  • Page 11 Additional References RFC 1332, The PPP Internet Protocol Control Protocol (IPCP) RFC 1334, PPP Authentication Protocols RFC 1362, Novell IPX Over Various WAN Media (IPXWAN) RFC 1413, Identification Protocol RFC 1490, Multiprotocol Interconnect Over Frame Relay RFC 1583, OSPF Version 2 RFC 1587, OSPF NSSA Options RFC 1597, Address Allocations for Private Internets RFC 1627, Network 10 Considered Harmful (Some Practices Shouldn’t be Codified)

  • Page 12: Document Conventions

    Document Conventions Document Conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: Convention Examples Bold font Indicates a user • Enter version to display the version entry—a number. command, menu • Press Enter. option, button, or key—or the name • Open the permit_list file. of a file, directory, or utility, except in...

  • Page 13: Contacting Lucent Remote Access Technical Support

    Contacting Lucent Remote Access Technical Support Contacting Lucent Remote Access Technical Support The PortMaster comes with a 1-year hardware warranty. For all technical support requests, record your PortMaster ComOS version number and report it to the technical support staff. New releases and upgrades of PortMaster software are available by anonymous FTP from ftp://ftp.livingston.com.pub/le/.

  • Page 14: Subscribing To Portmaster Mailing Lists

    Subscribing to PortMaster Mailing Lists Subscribing to PortMaster Mailing Lists Lucent maintains the following Internet mailing lists for PortMaster users: • portmaster-users—a discussion of general and specific PortMaster issues, including configuration and troubleshooting suggestions. To subscribe, send email to majordomo@livingston.com with subscribe portmaster-users in the body of the message.

  • Page 15: Portmaster Communications Server

    PortMaster Communications Server The PortMaster Communications Server is a high-speed network communication server designed to operate in a multiprotocol network environment. It provides shared network access to printers, modems, and other attached peripherals, as well as access to terminals, X terminals, and remote users using dial-up networking. PortMaster Communications Server Product Line Table 1-1 gives product line information on the PortMaster Communications Server.
  • Page 16 PortMaster Communications Server Product Line Table 1-1 PortMaster Communications Servers (Continued) Model Description PM-25 Offers 25 asynchronous ports, consisting of one console port and three high-density 68-pin connectors, each of which support eight asynchronous serial devices. PM-2i-U ISDN models. These servers each have 5 BRI channels providing, respectively, either a U interface with integrated PM-2i-ST NT1, or an S/T interface requiring an external NT1.
  • Page 17 PortMaster Communications Server Product Line Table 1-2 Expansion Boards (Continued) Expansion Board Description MOD-10I-ST Offers 5 BRI ports (10 B channels). This board provides an S/T interface for countries that follow international ISDN standards. Figure 1-1 shows the front panel of the PortMaster Communications Server. The product name displayed on the figure applies to the PM-2 model;...
  • Page 18 PortMaster Communications Server Product Line Table 1-3 Available Port Types by PortMaster Model (Continued) Ports Model Ethernet Asynchronous Synchronous Parallel BRI U BRI S/T PM-2ER-20 Ether0 S0–S19 S10–S19 S10–S19 PM-2ER-30 Ether0 S0–S29 S10–S29 S10–S29 PM-2R Ether0 S0–S9 PM-25 Ether0 S0–S24 PM-2i-U Ether0 S0–S9...

  • Page 19: Portmaster Software

    PortMaster Software Table 1-4 PortMaster Communications Server Upgrades (Continued) Model Can Be Upgraded to Model By Installing PM-2ER-10 PM-2ER-20 1 MOD-2E-10A PM-2ER-20 PM-2ER-30 1 MOD-2E-10B PM-2ER-20 PM-2ER-20 with 5 BRI U ports 1 MOD-10I-U (Revision C or later) PM-2ER-20 PM-2ER-20 with 5 BRI S/T ports 1 MOD-10I-ST PM-2Ei-U PM-2E-10I-U with 10 or 15 BRI U ports...
  • Page 20 PortMaster Software Table 1-5 PortMaster Software Compatibility (Continued) Product Earliest Compatible ComOS Release PM-2i-U ComOS 3.3.1 PM-2i-ST ComOS 3.3.2 PM-2Ei-U ComOS 3.3.1 PM-2Ei-ST ComOS 3.3.2 MOD-2E Any ComOS release can be used. MOD-10I-U ComOS 3.3.1 MOD-10I-ST ComOS 3.3.2 To configure the PortMaster, you can use either of the following: •...

  • Page 21: Installing The Portmaster

    Installing the PortMaster Installation Checklist 1. Choose a Site 2. Prepare the Work Area 3. Install a Rack Mount (Optional) 4. Connect a Console 5. Connect a T1/E1 line 6. Connect an ISDN BRI Line 7. Connect an Ethernet Cable 8.

  • Page 22: Choose A Site

    Choose a Site 1. Choose a Site Follow these guidelines to select a site for your PortMaster. Environment Choose a clean and dust free environment. Choose a secure, flat surface area for desktop installation. Choose an air conditioned area if possible. Choose an area without direct sunlight, close proximity to heat sources, or high levels of electromagnetic interference (EMI).

  • Page 23: Prepare The Work Area

    Prepare the Work Area 2. Prepare the Work Area Prepare for installation by gathering the following equipment and following these safety recommendations. Required Equipment Number 1 Phillips screwdriver 5/32-inch flathead screwdriver Safety Recommendations Keep the chassis area clean and dust free during and after installation. Disconnect the PortMaster from the power source before working near power supplies, changing a fuse, or upgrading memory.

  • Page 24: Install A Rack Mount (Optional)

    Install a Rack Mount (Optional) 3. Install a Rack Mount (Optional) Table 2-1 shows which PortMaster Communications Servers are shipped with a rack ears rack-mounting kit and which require a RACK-1 rack-mounting kit. Order RACK-1 rack-mounting kits from Lucent by specifying ordering code RACK-1.

  • Page 25: Rack Ears Rack-Mounting Kit

    Install a Rack Mount (Optional) Rack Ears Rack-Mounting Kit Follow these instructions to attach the PortMaster to a rack with the rack ears rack-mounting kit. Required Equipment Two angle brackets (included) Eight 12-24 screws (included) Flathead screwdriver Number 1 Phillips screwdriver Rack with universal Electronic Industries Association (E.I.A.) spacing Procedure Remove the plastic plugs from the mounting holes in the chassis by inserting a...

  • Page 26: Rack-1 Rack-Mounting Kit

    Install a Rack Mount (Optional) RACK-1 Rack-Mounting Kit Follow these instructions to attach the PortMaster Communications Server to a rack with the RACK-1 rack-mounting kit. Required Equipment Four 12-24x1/2-inch pan head screws Four 4x3/4-inch sheet metal screws Flathead screwdriver Number 1 Phillips screwdriver Rack with universal Electronic Industries Association (E.I.A.) spacing Procedure Unscrew (counterclockwise) the black plastic screws that secure the feet to the...

  • Page 27: Connect A Console

    Connect a Console 4. Connect a Console All PortMaster Communications Servers have an ansyncronous port designated the console port. On ISDN models the console port is C0. On all other models it is S0. Follow these instructions to connect a console. Required Equipment DB-25 male-to-male serial null modem cable, with a 25-to-9-pin female adapter if you are using a PC.
  • Page 28 Connect a Console Ensure that DIP switch 1 is up. ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U S0-S1 S2-S3 S4-S5 S6-S7 S8-S9 ETHERNET C0 - DIAG 1189-0018 1 2 3 4 5 Set the terminal to 9600 baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity, and software flow control (XON/XOFF).

  • Page 29: Connect A T1 /E1 Line

    Connect a T1 /E1 line 5. Connect a T1 /E1 line Follow these instructions to connect a T1 or E1 line to the W1 port of the PM-2R and PM-2ER if you have already ordered the service from the telephone company. Call your local telephone service provider to order T1 or E1.

  • Page 30: Connect An Isdn Bri Line

    Connect an ISDN BRI Line 6. Connect an ISDN BRI Line Follow these instructions to connect an ISDN BRI line to the PM-2i, PM-2E, PM-2Ei and PM-2ER if you have already ordered the service from the telephone company. Required Equipment for the BRI S/T Interface One 8-pin category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for each ISDN BRI port.

  • Page 31: Connect An Ethernet Cable

    Connect an Ethernet Cable 7. Connect an Ethernet Cable The following Ethernet cables can be connected to the PortMaster. (See “Ethernet Interface” on page B-5 for specifications.) • Ethernet 10BaseT • Ethernet 10Base5 (AUI) • Ethernet 10Base2 (BNC) Ethernet 10BaseT Follow these instructions to connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 10BaseT port.

  • Page 32: Ethernet 10Base5

    Connect an Ethernet Cable Ethernet 10Base5 Follow these instructions to connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 10Base5 (AUI) port. Required Equipment An RG-11 50-ohm coaxial cable with a DB-15 female connector This cable is available from most computer equipment suppliers. Procedure Connect the cable to the Ethernet AUI port (PM-2i shown).

  • Page 33: Ethernet 10Base2

    Connect an Ethernet Cable Ethernet 10Base2 Follow these instructions to connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet 10Base2 (BNC) port. Required Equipment A 10Base2 (thin Ethernet) RG-58 A/U50-ohm coaxial cable with a BNC T-adapter This cable is available from most computer equipment suppliers. The BNC T-adapter is included with the PortMaster.

  • Page 34: Turn On Power

    Turn On Power 8. Turn On Power Follow these instructions to start the PortMaster. Procedure Attach the power cord to the PortMaster and to a properly grounded electrical outlet (PM-2i shown). ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U S0-S1 S2-S3 S4-S5 S6-S7 S8-S9 C0 - DIAG...
  • Page 35 Turn On Power – S/T interface. The BRI status LED flashes once at startup and then stays solidly lit for an active link (PM-2i shown). ISDN/ST BRI Status LED S8-S9 ISDN/ST ISDN/ST ISDN/ST ISDN/ST ISDN/ST S0-S1 S2-S3 S4-S5 S6-S7 S8-S9 C0 - DIAG ETHERNET 1189-0015...

  • Page 36: Log In

    Log In 9. Log In Follow these instructions to log in to the PortMaster. From the login prompt, type !root and press the Enter key. From the password prompt, press the Enter key—no password is needed. login: !root Password: Command> 10.
  • Page 37 Set the Network Address IPX Address Follow these instructions to set an IPX address and frame type for the PortMaster. From the command prompt, enter the following information, pressing the Enter key after each line. Replace the italicized values with values appropriate for your network. Command>...
  • Page 38 Set the Network Address 2-18 Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 39: Installing Optional Equipment

    Installing Optional Equipment This chapter provides information on installing the following optional upgrades: • Installing external modems • Adding memory • Installing PortMaster expansion boards • Removing PortMaster expansion boards Installing External Modems Follow these instructions to install external modems. Required Equipment A standard male-to-male straight-through RS-232 cable (See “Male-to-Male Straight-Through RS-232 Cable”...
  • Page 40 Installing External Modems Procedure • Asynchronous port. Attach one end of the cable to any asynchronous port and the other end to an external modem. Repeat for each modem (PM-2R shown). ETHERNET 1187-0018 • High-density 68-pin connectors. Attach one end of the cable to a 68-pin high-density connector, and attach the other eight ends to external modems.

  • Page 41: Adding Memory

    Adding Memory Adding Memory Follow these instructions to add memory. The PortMaster is shipped from the factory with four 30-pin, 1MB (1x30), 70-nanosecond-or-better single inline memory modules (SIMMs) of RAM installed. The memory can be increased to 8MB (2x30) or 16MB (4x30). Required Equipment Four 30-pin single inline memory modules (SIMMs) rated at 70 nanoseconds or better.
  • Page 42 Adding Memory Locate the existing SIMM boards. The SIMM boards are located in the upper right corner of the motherboard approximately 3.5 inches to the right of the CPU. Remove the existing SIMM boards. Place your finger on the top center of the SIMM closest to the CPU and gently push it in the direction of the CPU until the SIMM is free from its socket.
  • Page 43 Adding Memory Using a Phillips screwdriver, replace the screw in the top center of the PortMaster. 10. Connect the PortMaster to the power source and turn the power switch on. ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U S0-S1 S2-S3 S4-S5 S6-S7 S8-S9 C0 - DIAG ETHERNET...

  • Page 44: Installing Portmaster Expansion Boards

    Installing PortMaster Expansion Boards Installing PortMaster Expansion Boards Follow these instructions to install PortMaster expansion boards on the PM-2E, PM-2ER, PM-2Ei-10I-U, and PM-2Ei-10I-ST. Required Equipment PortMaster expansion boards (See “PortMaster Communications Server Product Line” on page 1-1 for expansion board compatibility and model information.) Number 1 Phillips screwdriver Procedure Caution –...
  • Page 45 Installing PortMaster Expansion Boards Ensure that a 60-pin ribbon has been installed in the center of the PortMaster motherboard. – If the ribbon is installed, proceed to Step 6. – If the ribbon is not installed, insert the connector with the white strip on top into the main board.
  • Page 46 Installing PortMaster Expansion Boards For an S20 through S29 expansion board, verify that the jumper connects the pair of pins marked 2 to the middle pair of pins. MOD-2E expansion board 1187_0027 for ports S10 though S19 for ports S20 though S29 1187_0027 –...
  • Page 47 Installing PortMaster Expansion Boards – S20 through S29 expansion board. Insert this expansion directly board above the rear face plate containing ports S10 through S19. S20 through S29 S10 through S19 RS-232 V.35 ETHERNET 1187_0029 Attach the rear face plates with the screws provided. Ensure that each face plate is aligned before tightening the screws.

  • Page 48: Removing Portmaster Expansion Boards

    Removing PortMaster Expansion Boards Removing PortMaster Expansion Boards Follow these instructions to remove PortMaster expansion boards. Required Equipment Number 1 Phillips screwdriver Procedure Caution – Wear a grounding strap when handling the internal components of the PortMaster. Turn the power switch off and disconnect the PortMaster from the power source. ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U...
  • Page 49 Removing PortMaster Expansion Boards Place the expansion board into an electrostatic discharge (ESD) bag. To ship or store the expansion board, ensure that it is in a ESD bag, and cushion it with foam in a sturdy box. Using a Phillips screwdriver, reinstall the back cover plates shipped with the PortMaster.
  • Page 50 Removing PortMaster Expansion Boards 3-12 Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide...

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This appendix provides the following troubleshooting procedures for the PortMaster Communications Server: • Observing LED behavior • Observing boot messages • Replacing a fuse Observing LED Behavior Table A-1 identifies LED behavior, possible causes of the behavior, and potential solutions.
  • Page 52 Observing LED Behavior Table A-1 Hardware Problems and Solutions (Continued) LED Behavior Possible Cause Solution During startup, the system • DIP switch 2 is up and • If no boot server is available, verify LED blinks once per no boot server is present. that DIP switch 2 is down and second for more than a reboot;...
  • Page 53 Observing LED Behavior Table A-1 Hardware Problems and Solutions (Continued) LED Behavior Possible Cause Solution After an ISDN S/T unit The BRI is not able to Ensure that the correct directory boots, an ISDN S/T status synchronize with the numbers have been assigned to each LED turns off.
  • Page 54 Observing LED Behavior Table A-1 Hardware Problems and Solutions (Continued) LED Behavior Possible Cause Solution The Link LED is not lit There is no link integrity. Verify that DIP switches 4 and 5 are when connected to a up and that you have a working 10BaseT Ethernet hub.

  • Page 55: Observing Boot Messages

    Observing Boot Messages Observing Boot Messages If you are having difficulty booting the PortMaster and are unable to isolate the problem by observing LED behavior, boot the PortMaster in console mode and check the boot messages. Follow these instructions to check boot messages: Attach a console (see “Connect a Console”...
  • Page 56 Observing Boot Messages Use Table A-2 to interpret possible diagnostic boot messages. Table A-2 Interpreting the Diagnostic Boot Messages Field Possible Message Explanation Testing Low Memory ERROR This error indicates a boot failure. Record all information to this point and contact Lucent Remote Access Technical Support.

  • Page 57: Replacing A Fuse

    Replacing a Fuse Table A-2 Interpreting the Diagnostic Boot Messages (Continued) Field Possible Message Explanation Loading kernel 506000 Size of kernel image in bytes. Testing High Memory ERROR at failed This error indicates a boot failure. Record all memory address information to this point and contact Lucent Remote Access Technical Support.
  • Page 58 Replacing a Fuse Procedure Turn the power switch off and disconnect the PortMaster from the power source (PM-2i shown). ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U ISDN/U S0-S1 S2-S3 S4-S5 S6-S7 S8-S9 C0 - DIAG ETHERNET 1189-0025 Detach the power cord from the PortMaster. Insert a 5/32-inch flathead screwdriver between the fuse door and the chassis, and gently pull the fuse door open.

  • Page 59: Cable And Ethernet Specifications

    Cable and Ethernet Specifications This appendix gives specifications for the following: • Male-to-male null modem cable—connects a data terminal equipment (DTE) device (terminal or PC) to the C0 port (See page B-2.) • Male-to-male straight-through RS-232 cable—connects a data communications equipment (DCE) device (modem) to the C0 port (See page B-3.) •...

  • Page 60: Male-To-Male Null Modem Cable

    Male-to-Male Null Modem Cable Male-to-Male Null Modem Cable Table B-1 gives pinout information for a DB-25 serial male-to-male null modem cable. Pins not listed have no connection. Table B-1 Male-to-Male Null Modem Cable Pinout PortMaster Terminal Serial Port (C0) Serial Port Direction to DB-25 DB-9...

  • Page 61: Male-To-Male Straight-Through Rs-232 Cable

    Male-to-Male Straight-Through RS-232 Cable Male-to-Male Straight-Through RS-232 Cable Table B-2 gives pinout information for a male-to-male straight-through RS-232 cable. Pins not listed have no connection. Table B-2 Straight-through Cable Pinout PortMaster Terminal Serial Port (C0) Serial Port Direction to DB-25 DB-9 DB-25 or from the...

  • Page 62: High-Density 68-Pin Cable

    High-Density 68-Pin Cable High-Density 68-Pin Cable Table B-3 gives pinout information for eight straight-through RS-232 cables with a 68-pin high-density connector and eight DB-25 connectors. This cable is used on the PortMaster 25 only. To order this cable from Lucent, specify product code DC-8DB. Table B-3 High-Density 68-Pin-to-Eight DB-25 Cable–PM-25 only 68-Pin...
  • Page 63 High-Density 68-Pin Cable Table B-3 High-Density 68-Pin-to-Eight DB-25 Cable–PM-25 only (Continued) 68-Pin RS-232 DSub (male) Port Signal Definition Connector Pin Cable SGND Signal Ground Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Request to Send Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data SGND Signal Ground...
  • Page 64 High-Density 68-Pin Cable Table B-3 High-Density 68-Pin-to-Eight DB-25 Cable–PM-25 only (Continued) 68-Pin RS-232 DSub (male) Port Signal Definition Connector Pin Cable Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Request to Send Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data SGND Signal Ground Data Set Ready...

  • Page 65: High-Density 50-Pin Cable

    High-Density 50-Pin Cable High-Density 50-Pin Cable A 3-foot (90cm) long cable that splits into two 50-pin high-density connectors is required for use with a U.S. Robotics Quad modem rack. To order this cable from Lucent, specify product code DC-HDM. Table B-4 gives pinout information for this cable. Table B-4 High-Density 50-Pin Cable 68-Pin...
  • Page 66 High-Density 50-Pin Cable Table B-4 High-Density 50-Pin Cable (Continued) 68-Pin Quad Port Signal Definition Number Connection SGND Signal Ground Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Request to Send Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data SGND Signal Ground Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect...
  • Page 67 High-Density 50-Pin Cable Table B-4 High-Density 50-Pin Cable (Continued) 68-Pin Quad Port Signal Definition Number Connection Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Request to Send Data Terminal Ready Transmit Data SGND Signal Ground Data Set Ready Receive Data Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send...

  • Page 68: Cable

    RS-232 Cable RS-232 Cable Table B-5 gives pinout information for a 25-pin RS-232 cable with two DB-25 connectors. Pins not listed have no connection. Note – RS-232 only supports signaling at speeds up to 56Kbps. If the connected device supports RS-423 signaling, use an RS-423 cable to obtain speeds up to 128Kbps. This cable is not supplied, but can be ordered from Lucent.
  • Page 69 V.35 Cable V.35 Cable Table B-6 gives pinout information for a V.35 cable with DB-25 and V.35 connectors. Pins not listed have no connection. This cable is not supplied, but can be ordered from Lucent. Specify product code CBL-V.35-6. Table B-6 Synchronous V.35 Cable DB-25 Pin Name...
  • Page 70 X.21 Cable X.21 Cable Table B-7 gives pinout information for an X.21 cable with DB-25 and DB-15 connectors. Pins not listed have no connection. This cable is not supplied, but can be ordered from Lucent. Specify product code CBL-X21-6. Table B-7 Synchronous X.21 Cable V.35 X.21...

  • Page 71: Rs-530 Cable

    RS-530 Cable RS-530 Cable Table B-8 gives pinout information for a synchronous RS-530 cable with DB-25 connectors. Pins not listed have no connection. This cable is not supplied, but can be ordered from Lucent. Specify product code CBL-530-6. Table B-8 Synchronous RS-530 Cable PortMaster RS-530...

  • Page 72: Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable For The S/T Interface

    Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable for the S/T Interface Category 5 Twisted Pair Cable for the S/T Interface Table B-9 gives pinout information for an 8-pin, category 5 twisted pair cable with RJ-45 connectors for the S/T interface. Pins not listed have no connection. Five of these cables are included.

  • Page 73: High-Density 10-Pin Cable For The U Interface

    High-Density 10-Pin Cable for the U Interface High-Density 10-Pin Cable for the U Interface Table B-11 gives pinout information for a 20-foot (6m), high-density 10-pin, unshielded, 24-gauge solid level 1 wiring cable with an RJ-45 connector and 10 loose wires. Caution –...

  • Page 74: Ethernet Interface Specifications

    Ethernet Interface Specifications Ethernet Interface Specifications Table B-12 gives specifications for the 10Mbps baseband IEEE 802.3-compatible Ethernet interface. Table B-12 Ethernet Interface Specifications Ethernet Connector Transmission Type Type Cable Type Distance 10Base5 15-pin RG-11 50 Trunk segment—1,640ft (500m) (AUI) DEC-Intel-Xerox ohm coaxial maximum Transceiver cable—164ft (DIX) for...

  • Page 75: Physical Specifications

    Physical Specifications This appendix describes the following PortMaster Communications Server specifications: • Interface • Size and weight • Environmental • Electrical Specifications Interface Specifications Table C-1 gives inter face specifications. Table C-1 Interface Specifications Interface Description 2E-I0I Ethernet 10BaseT (RJ-45), AUI (DB-15), or BNC Asynchronous RS-232/423, with data rates...

  • Page 76: Interface Specifications

    Size and Weight Specifications Table C-1 Interface Specifications (Continued) Interface Description 2E-I0I ISDN S/T RJ-45 BRI with ISDN S/T 0, 5, 0, 5, 5, 10, or interface, providing two or 10 or 10 64Kbps B channels and one 16Kbps D channel * One RS-232/423 (console) port and three high-density 68-pin connectors, each supporting eight RS-232/423 asynchronous serial devices Size and Weight Specifications Table C-2 gives size and weight specifications.

  • Page 77: Ordering Isdn Service

    Ordering ISDN Service This appendix applies only to PortMaster users installing ISDN U interface models in the United States and Canada. Call your local telephone service provider to find out about ISDN service availability, pricing, and features. Typically there is an ISDN installation cost, a monthly flat-rate service cost, and usage costs.
  • Page 78 Ordering Instructions Check the switch type and refer to one of the tables in this appendix for switch type translations. Fax or read the appropriate table to the sales representative. – National ISDN-1 or NI-1 Compliant, see Table D-1 on page D-3 –...

  • Page 79: National Isdn-1 Or Ni-1 Compliant

    Ordering Instructions National ISDN-1 or NI-1 Compliant Table D-1 gives National ISDN-1 or NI-1 Compliant switch translation information. Table D-1 National ISDN-1 or NT-1 Compliant Attribute Setting Line 2B+D Line code 2B1Q Terminal type (TERMTYP) Maximum number of channels (MAXB) CSD (or CSVD) CSD (or CSVD) Signaling...

  • Page 80: At&T 5Ess Custom Multi-Point

    Ordering Instructions AT&T 5ESS Custom Multi-Point Table D-2 gives AT&T 5ESS Custom Multi-Point switch translation information. Table D-2 AT&T 5ESS Custom Multi-Point Attribute Setting Line 2B+D Line code 2B1Q Terminal type (TERMTYP) Maximum number of channels (MAXB) CSD (or CSVD) CSD (or CSVD) Signaling Number of channels simultaneously connected (CSD)

  • Page 81: At&T 5Ess Custom Point-To-Point

    Ordering Instructions AT&T 5ESS Custom Point-to-Point Table D-3 gives AT&T 5ESS Custom Point-to-Point switch translation information. Table D-3 AT&T 5ESS Custom Point-to-Point Attribute Setting Terminal type (TERMTYP) Call appearances Display Channels for circuit-switched voice (CSV) per dial number (DN) Channels for circuit-switched data (CSD) per DN Ordering ISDN Service...

  • Page 82: Northern Telecom Dms-100 Or Dms-100 Custom

    Ordering Instructions Northern Telecom DMS-100 or DMS-100 Custom Table D-4 gives Northern Telcom DMS-100 or DMS-100 Custom switch translation information. Table D-4 Northern Telcom DMS-100 or Custom DMS-100 Attribute Setting Line 2B+D Line code 2B1Q Terminal type (TERMTYP) Maximum number of B channels (MAXB CHL) Circuit-switched service CSD/CSV channel Signaling...
  • Page 83 Ordering Instructions Choose a service provider for long-distance ISDN service. Staying with the telephone company that provides your existing analog long-distance service might be easier than choosing another carrier, although this is not a requirement. Configure your site wiring to support ISDN service. Ask your provider what additional wiring is necessary to support ISDN on your premises.
  • Page 84 Ordering Instructions Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide...
  • Page 85 Index Numerics RS-530 pinout B-13 specifications B-1 10Base2 port 2-13 V.35 pinout B-11 10BaseT port 2-11 X.21 pinout B-12 5ESS D-4 chassis accessibility 2-2 command line interface 1-6 ComOS software 1-5 airflow and cooling 2-2 connecting 10Base2 2-13 applying power 2-14 10Base5 2-12 AUI port 2-12 10BaseT 2-11...
  • Page 86 Index ordering service D-1 site wiring D-7 ISDN PRI line connection 2-9 line connection 2-9 environmental requirements 2-2 equipment required 2-3 Ethernet LED behavior cable specifications observing for troubleshooting A-1 Ethernet B-16 interface specifications B-16 login password 2-16 Ethernet cable, connecting procedure 2-16 10Base2 2-13 10BaseT 2-11...
  • Page 87 Index password 2-16 safety recommendations 2-3 PC settings for console use 2-8 SIMM installing 3-3 3-10 pinouts specifications 3-3 category 5 twisted pair cable for the S/T interface B-14 single inline memory module. See SIMM category 5 twisted pair cable for the U site requirements interface B-14 air flow and cooling 2-2...
  • Page 88 Index Index-4 Communications Server Hardware Installation Guide...

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