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Computone IntelliServer RAS 2000 PowerRack Hardware Manual

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1060 Windward Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA, 30005-3992 (USA)
(800) 241-3946 s Outside U.S./Canada: (770) 625-0000
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  • Page 1 Hardware Guide 1060 Windward Ridge Parkway, Suite 100 Alpharetta, GA, 30005-3992 (USA) (800) 241-3946 s Outside U.S./Canada: (770) 625-0000 FAX: (770) 625-0013 email: sales@computone.com INTERNET World Wide Web - http://www.computone.com Copyright © 1999, Computone Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
  • Page 2 Support Information: If you require technical support, contact your Computone dealer or Computone Technical Support. The Computone Technical Support staff can be reached by phone at the following numbers, from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern time, Monday through Friday: (800) 241-3946 ext.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents CHAPTER 1 Introducing the RAS 2000 PowerRack 1- 1 Welcome to the RAS 2000 PowerRack 1-4 RAS 2000: Highest Performance and Rack-Mount Convenience 1-5 Flexibility and Speed 1- 5 RADIUS and RIP Support Features 1-5 Easy To Install 1- 6 Hardware &...
  • Page 4 RAS 2000 PowerRack RJ-69 10-Pin Connectors 3-2 PowerRack RJ-69 10 Pin Connectors, (continued) 3-3 Using Standard and Custom Cables 3-4 Computone Standard Cables 3-4 Guidelines for Custom Built Cables 3-7 Pin-out Guidelines for DCE Devices 3-7 Pin-out Guidelines for DTE Devices 3-7...

  • Page 5: Introducing The Ras 2000 Powerrack

    CHAPTER 1 RAS 2000 PowerRack The RAS 2000 PowerRack (RAS 2000) is the newest member of Computone’s IntelliServer family of high performance network access servers. It provides remote access with up to 64 high-speed asynchronous serial ports and provides lo- cal access through standard Ethernet network connections.
  • Page 6 Table 1- 1. Parameter RAS 2000 PowerRack PowerRack Net Booting Unique boot file Unique boot file Version No. "RAS 2000 PowerRack" "Computone IntelliServer PowerRack" Configuration File Unique file, Unique file upward compatible TFTP site load Flash Loading NVRAM Layout Unique, upward...
  • Page 7 Software Feature Comparison Table 1- 1. Parameter RAS 2000 PowerRack PowerRack Notes: 1) When getting upgrades from our FTP site, examine the file names and descriptions to ensure you download the correct software. 2) You cannot save a configuration to a host and then restore it to a different model of IntelliServer.

  • Page 8: Welcome To The Ras 2000 Powerrack

    Welcome to the RAS 2000 PowerRack The RAS 2000 PowerRack is an expandable asynchronous communications serv- er that includes a long list of standard features and extensive protocol support. It combines the functionality of a high-performance terminal server with the extend- ed capabilities of a communications server.

  • Page 9: Ras 2000: Highest Performance And Rack-Mount Convenience

    RAS 2000: Highest Performance and Rack-Mount Convenience The new PowerRack provides high performance with the convenience of an en- closure that can be rack mounted or set on a table. Serial port bit rates up to 921.6 Kbps on all serial channels meet and exceed the most demanding throughput requirements using V.34 modems and/or ISDN links.

  • Page 10: Easy To Install

    Easy To Install The RAS 2000 PowerRack is equipped with 16 serial ports and is expandable with three additional sixteen-port serial cards (REX-16RJ-232). These cards come with integral front panels and provide a total of 64 physical ports, 96 login sessions, and up to 64 PPP/SLIP connections.

  • Page 11: Hardware & Installation Overview

    Hardware & Installation CHAPTER 2 Overview This chapter gives an overview of the RAS 2000 PowerRack hardware and its installation, including the following: • Unpacking and inspection • Hardware overview • Line voltage selection • Installing mounting hardware • Adding serial ports •...

  • Page 12: Unpacking And Inspection

    (4) Black rubber feet Please make sure you have everything on the above list. If you don’t, call your Sales representative at Computone at 770-625-0000. For rack installation, the black #6-32 pan head Phillips screws are used to fasten the rack mounting brackets to the PowerRack. Supplied also are the M6x8 screws for mounting the PowerRack into your rack enclosure.

  • Page 13: Hardware Overview

    Hardware Overview Figure 2-1 shows the RAS 2000 PowerRack front panel. RISC-866 Engine Card Link 10 Base-T Connector Status Indictor LED AUI Connector Status Indicator LED Transmit LED Serial Port Connector Receive LED REX Card Expansion Slot Collision Detect Activity Indicator LED NOTE: The status LED functions are defined in the RAS 2000 Software Supplement.
  • Page 14 Figure 2-2 shows the RAS 2000 PowerRack back panel. Power receptacle Line voltage selection switch On/Off switch Product label RAS 2000 Back Panel Figure 2-2. As you can see from the front view in Figure 2-1, the RAS 2000 PowerRack has five slots.

  • Page 15: Selecting The Line Voltage

    NOTE: The RAS 2000 PowerRack is designed to operate at ambient tempera- tures in the range of 10 - 35 C (50 - 95 Selecting the Line Voltage The RAS 2000 PowerRack has a line voltage selector switch on the back of the chassis, between the two power plug receptacles (see Figure 2-2).

  • Page 16: Installing The Ras 2000 Powerrack

    Installing the RAS 2000 PowerRack You can install the RAS 2000 PowerRack in a 19-inch rack or on a desk top. To mount it in a rack, attach the mounting brackets (mounting “ears”). Desk Top Mounting For desk top operation, attach rubber feet to the bottom of the unit. The mounting accessory kit shipped with each RAS 2000 PowerRack contains mounting brack- ets, rubber feet, and the screws needed for attaching them.

  • Page 17: Adding Serial Ports

    After the “ears” are attached to the RAS 2000 PowerRack, install the completed assembly into your rack enclosure. Provided are both #10-32 ” and M6x8 pan head Phillips screws. Use the size that fits your particular rack enclosure. Pan head Phillips screw Mounting bracket Attaching the Mounting Brackets Figure 2-4.

  • Page 18: Labeling The Ports

    Card Slots and Port Numbers Figure 2-5. It is possible to install REX cards in nonconsecutive slots. If you do this, the ports are still numbered according to the slots you have used. For example, if REX cards are in slots 1 and 3, with slot 2 empty, the RAS 2000 PowerRack is recognizes ports 0-15 and 32-47.
  • Page 19 Ground yourself by touching the metal chassis of the PowerRack. This is done to dissipate any static charge build-up your body may have. Static elec- tricity can damage sensitive electronic components. Remove a blank from panel from an available slot of the PowerRack by loos- ening the two finger screws on the panel.

  • Page 20: Local Network Connection

    Card guide Finger screw Installing the REX Serial Card Figure 2-7. Secure the REX card to the chassis by tightening the screws are each side of the front panel until they are finger tight. Attach the port labels provided in the accessory kit. End of Procedure Local Network Connection To connect the RAS 2000 PowerRack to your local Ethernet you use either the...

  • Page 21: Ras 2000 Powerrack Serial Cabling

    RAS 2000 PowerRack to serial devices such as modems, terminals, and printers. Some of the topics covered include: • RJ-45 pin-out and explanation of signals • Standard cables available from Computone • Recommendations for building custom cables • Sample custom cables...

  • Page 22: Ras 2000 Powerrack Rj-69 10-Pin Connectors

    RAS 2000 PowerRack RJ-45 10-Pin Connectors RJ-45 Connector Figure 3-1: RJ-45 Term Definitions Table 3-1: Direction Signal Name Description Chassis Ground (CG) Connected to the PowerRack’s metal case. Input Ring Indicator (RI) Modem reports an incoming call. Input Carrier Detect (CD) Modem reports it is connected and ready to exchange data with the modem on the other end.

  • Page 23: Powerrack Rj-69 10 Pin Connectors, (Continued)

    PowerRack RJ-45 10 Pin Connectors, ( continued) The following are important points to remember: The RAS 2000 PowerRack RJ-45 connector is different from the RJ-45 con- nector that is used on IntelliServer SlimLine and Intelliport II products. The PowerRack uses a 10-pin connector instead of 8-pins, and the signals are wired differently.

  • Page 24: Using Standard And Custom Cables

    Using Standard and Custom Cables To connect the RAS 2000 PowerRack to serial devices, you may buy standard RAS 2000 PowerRack cables from Computone, or build your own according to the guidelines in this section. Computone Standard Cables Computone supplies two types of standard cables for the RAS 2000 PowerRack.
  • Page 25 Standard Cable for Modems and Other DCE Devices Modem & DCE Cable Pin-out Figure 3-2: Specifications for Modem & DCE Cable Table 3-4: Order Number: VP-RJ-DB/M CABLE Description: A 6-foot (1.8 meter) shielded cable with a 10-pin RJ-45 plug at one end and a Male DB-25 connector at the other end.
  • Page 26 Standard Cable for Terminals and Other DTE Devices Cable Pin-out for Terminals & DTE Devices Figure 3-3: SpecificationsTerminal & DTE Devices Cable Table 3-5: Order Number: VP-RJ-DB/T CABLE Description: A 6-foot (1.8 meter) shielded cable with a 10-pin RJ-45 connector at one end, and a Male DB-25 connector at the other end.

  • Page 27: Guidelines For Custom Built Cables

    Guidelines for Custom Built Cables Pin-out Guidelines for DCE Devices For most modems and other DCE devices, you will want to use the pin-outs shown in Figure 3-2. Since the PowerRack does not require DSR and RI, you may omit these signals from your cable. You can also omit the RTS and CTS signals if you are not using RTS/CTS flow control.
  • Page 28 The table below is an example of how to connect a twisted pair cable to the RAS 2000 PowerRack’s RJ-45 connector. In this example, the four twisted pairs are made up of the following colored wires: • White-on-green twisted with green-on-white •...
  • Page 29 Cable for Terminals with DTR Flow Control Cable Pin-outs for Terminals w/DTR Flow Control Figure 3-4: Notes: The cable shown in Figure 3-4 assumes that the terminal or other devices uses its RTS signal for flow control. Many terminals use DTR instead. If this is the case, you will need to connect the terminal’s DTR to the RAS 2000’s CTS, and configure the port for CTS flow control.
  • Page 30 Cable for Local Terminals Using Xon/Xoff Flow Control Cable Pin-outs for Terminals Using Xon/Xoff Flow Control Figure 3-5: Notes: Since the terminal is using XON/XOFF flow control, the RTS/CTS signals are not used. The DTR/CD signals are not used because the local terminal should always be connected and turned on.
  • Page 31 off. This means that the application will continue to run, and could produce unex- pected results when the terminal is again turned on. Cable for Connecting Printers Figure 3-6 shows the pin-out for a cable to connect a printer. Cable Pin-out for Connecting Printers Figure 3-6: Notes: If you are using hardware flow control, configure the PowerRack port for...
  • Page 32 The RAS 2000 PowerRack’s DTR is connected to the printer’s DSR and CD inputs, and the RAS 2000’s RTS is connected to the printer’s CTS input. This is done because some printers will not operate properly unless these inputs are asserted.
  • Page 33 Since DB9 Comm. Ports generally use male connectors, the DB9 end of your cable should be female. Page 3-13 RAS 2000 PowerRack Hardware Guide...
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  • Page 35 _____________________________________ _____________________________________ _____________________________________ Type of Equipment: COMMUNICATIONS SERVER Model Name: IntelliServer RAS 2000 PowerRack Serial Number(s): Year of Manufacture: _____________________________________ I, the undersigned, hereby declare that the equipment specified above conforms to the above Directive(s) and Stan- dard(s). Directive/Product Standards:...

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