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3Com LANplex 6000 Installation Manual

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About This Guide
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For the LANplex 6000
This guide includes:
An inventory of items shipped with your LANplex 6000 module
An overview of the Token Ring Switching Module (TRSM)
Instructions for installing and replacing TRSM
A description of the TRSM's components, including media options and
diagnostic LEDs
Pin-out information for the TRSM
Information on installing modules is also included in the LANplex 6000
Getting Started guide.
NOTE: Prior to installing the TRSM module, LANplex system software revision
6.0 or later must be installed.
CAUTION: In order to run software revision 5.0 or later on the LANplex 6000
you must have the new LMM Plus installed in your system. To verify if you
have an LMM Plus installed check the module's ejector tab to ensure it says
LMM+.
This guide is intended for trained technical personnel only.
Your package should contain the following items.
1 LANplex 6000 TRSM
1 LANplex 6000 Software Release Notes
1 disposable electrostatic discharge (ESD) wrist strap
Operational diskette(s) (UNIX and DOS)
MIB diskette(s) (UNIX and DOS)
Contact 3Com Customer Service Organization at 1-800-876-3266, option 2,
if any item is missing.
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  • Page 1 NOTE: Prior to installing the TRSM module, LANplex system software revision 6.0 or later must be installed. CAUTION: In order to run software revision 5.0 or later on the LANplex 6000 you must have the new LMM Plus installed in your system. To verify if you have an LMM Plus installed check the module’s ejector tab to ensure it says...
  • Page 2 TRSM Description The Token Ring Switching Module (TRSM) is designed to add Token Ring (TR) switching functionality to the LANplex 6000, providing the most cost effective solution for introducing segmentation for today's Token Ring networks, while allowing you to prepare for future higher bandwidth requirements such as multimedia applications.
  • Page 3 SR and non-SR packets and applies the appropriate bridging method on each packet received. To configure the Bridging mode, see Chapter 11: Administering the Bridge in the LANplex 6000 Administration Console User Guide. TRSM Configurable Protocol addresses on Token Ring are defined in non-canonical format while Protocol Translation FDDI is defined in canonical format.

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    Module safety information Installation information LED activity during installation Pin-out information Information on installing modules is also included in the LANplex 6000 Getting Started guide. Safety Information Electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage occurs when the module is improperly handled. ESD can damage components on a module, causing complete or intermittent failures.
  • Page 5 NV data save functionality on the system’s Administration Console. This information can be restored using the NV restore functionality. See the LANplex 6000 Administration Console User Guide for information on saving, restoring, and resetting nonvolatile data.
  • Page 6 TRSM Installation 4 Grasp the inject/eject handles of the module and push them outward as shown in Figure 2. Figure 2 Handles in Outward Position 5 Remove the module from the system. 6 Place the module in its antistatic bag. Installing the TRSM The installation procedure takes only a few minutes to complete.
  • Page 7 Figure 3 Ground Symbol for Static Discharge 2 Remove the TRSM from its antistatic bag. 3 Make sure that the inject handles are in the outward position. See Figure 4. Module faceplate Module faceplate Figure 4 Handles in Outward Position 4 Orient the TRSM to insert it into the LANplex system.
  • Page 8 TRSM Installation WARNING: If the system is powered on when you are installing a module, do not insert any metal objects, such as a screwdriver or a finger with jewelry, in the open slot. This could cause burns or other bodily harm, as well as system damage.
  • Page 9 LMM in slot 1 TRSM Figure 6 Guiding an TRSM Module into a LANplex 6004 6 Inject the TRSM into the chassis. If the system is powered on, when the Power/Unseat LED on the panel’s faceplate is yellow, inject the TRSM into the chassis by grabbing both ejector/injector handles and simultaneously push them inward.
  • Page 10 TRSM Installation Figure 7 Handles in Inward (Inject) Position NOTE: Do not push the handles outside the center position or you will eject the module. These handles act as “ejectors” when pushed outward and “injectors” when pushed inward. 8 See the following section on “LED Activity” to verify that the TRSM has been properly installed.

  • Page 11: Led Activity

    Eject and re-insert the module as described in the installation procedure starting on page 6. If the Err LED remains yellow, contact 3Com Technical Support for additional assistance. If the Power/Unseat LED does not light green when the module is powered on, contact 3Com Technical Support for assistance.
  • Page 12 TRSM Components TRSM The main components of the TRSM include board status LEDs, eight port Components status LEDs, eight port speed LEDs, two port mode LEDs, and eight Token Ring shielded RJ-45 connectors. Figure 8 shows the front panel of the TRSM. Figure 8 TRSM Option Module Securing screw TRSM...

  • Page 13: Status Leds

    Status LEDs Each TRSM contains two Module Status LEDs and eight Port Status LEDs. Depending on the condition, each LED is either green or yellow. Table 1 describes these LEDs. Table 1 FDDI/Ethernet Switching Module LEDs LEDs Name Module Pwr/Unseat Status (Error) Port...

  • Page 14: Pin Assignments

    Pin Assignments Pin Assignments Table 2 provides the pin assignments for the TRSM’s eight (RJ-45) ports in station mode. Table 3 provides the pin assignments for ports 1 and 2 when configured as lobes. Table 2 Station Mode TRSM (RJ-45) Pin Assignments Pin No.

  • Page 15: Documentation Comments

    Please include the following information when commenting: Document title Document part number (listed on back cover of document) Page number (if appropriate) Example: LANplex 6000 Planning Your Site Part No. 801-00251-000 Page 2-5 (chapter 2, page 5) Documentation Comments...
  • Page 16 3Com Corporation © 3Com Corporation, 1995. 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) 5400 Bayfront Pla a without permission from 3Com Corporation.

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