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Black Box MX320A-HS Manual

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CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500)
FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746
Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018
Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com
X.25 PAD-2
NOVEMBER 2000
MX320A-HS
MX325A-HS
MX320AE-HS
MX325AE-HS

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  • Page 1 Order toll-free in the U.S.: Call 877-877-BBOX (outside U.S. call 724-746-5500) FREE technical support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week: Call 724-746-5500 or fax 724-746-0746 Mailing address: Black Box Corporation, 1000 Park Drive, Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 Web site: www.blackbox.com • E-mail: info@blackbox.com...
  • Page 2 TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL BLACK BOX and the logo are registered trademarks of Black Box Corporation. Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

  • Page 3: X.25 Pad

    X.25 PAD-2 EUROPEAN UNION DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY The manufacturer declares that the X.25 PAD-2 conforms to the following EMC and safety standards: • EN55022 (1994): “Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of information technology equipment.” • EN50082-1 (1992): “Electromagnetic compatibility: Generic immunity standard for residential, commercial, and light industry.”...
  • Page 4 UL STATEMENTS, SAFETY WARNING UL Listing Requirements IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For North American Users The X.25 PAD-2 is powered by an external power supply. To reduce the risk of shock, fire, and injury, use it only with a ® listed and CSA Certified Class 2 power supply rated 12 VDC, 400 (or more) mA.
  • Page 5 X.25 PAD-2 NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM) ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD 1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado. 2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
  • Page 6 NOM STATEMENT 10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor. 11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    4.2 Operating Instructions ........22 4.2.1 Power ON ..........22 4.2.2 Normal Operation ........23 4.2.3 Power OFF ..........23 5. Troubleshooting ............24 5.1 Things to Check First ........24 5.2 Calling Black Box ..........25 5.3 Shipping and Packaging ........26...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    CHAPTER 1: Specifications 1. Specifications Compliance — CE (EN55022, EN 50082-1, EN 60950) Class A; FCC Class A, IC Class/classe A Interfaces — Channel 1 (to packet-switched synchronous link): MX320 models: ITU V.35 proprietarily pinned on DB25, DTE; MX325 models: EIA/TIA RS-232/ITU V.24/V.28, DTE;...
  • Page 9 X.25 PAD-2 Data Rate — Channel 1: MX320 models: Up to 2 Mbps, user-selectable; MX325 models: Up to 128 kbps, user-selectable; Channels 2 and 3: 75 bps to 115.2 kbps, user-selectable Data Format — Channels 2 and 3: 5, 6, 7, or 8 data bits; even, odd, mark, space, or no parity;...
  • Page 10 CHAPTER 1: Specifications Memory — 512 KB RAM User Controls — Top-mounted reset button; (1) Internal board-mounted jumper for power-up settings Indicators — (6) Top-mounted LEDs: (1) POWER (lights green while unit is powered); (1) ERROR (lights red if a hardware malfunction is detected);...
  • Page 11 X.25 PAD-2 Power — Through desktop power supply: Input: 100 to 250 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz (autosensing), at approximately 300 mA; Output: 5 VDC at up to 1.5 A; Consumption: 3.5 watts maximum NOTE Although the “-A” and “-AE” models of the PAD-2 formerly used different 115-VAC and 230-VAC power supplies, they now use the same universal power supply.

  • Page 12: Introduction

    Relay, either in X.25 packets or directly (in SLIP protocol). Two versions are available, in “-A” (115-VAC) and “-AE” (230-VAC) models: The MX320A-HS and MX320AE-HS models use V.35 for their channel-1 (sync packet-switched) interface, while the MX325A-HS and MX325AE-HS models use RS-232. On all models,...
  • Page 13 X.25 PAD-2 on channel 1 is 128 kbps for the MX325 models or 2 Mbps for the MX320 models. Channel 1 is always DTE, but can be configured for either X.25 or Frame Relay. Channels 2 and 3 are always DCE but can be configured for SLIP or X.28.

  • Page 14: Installation

    MX320 models should also come with a DB25 to M/34 patch cable for the WAN-link port. If anything is missing or arrived damaged, please call Black Box right away. 3.2 Site Requirements To install the X.25 PAD-2, you’ll need to place it within 5 feet (1.5 meters) of an easily accessible grounded AC...

  • Page 15: Setting The Nor/Ini Jumper

    X.25 PAD-2 3.3 Setting the NOR/INI Jumper Most of the X.25 PAD-2’s configuration settings are handled through its command facility (refer to the Packet Switching Guide). There is, however, one jumper inside the unit that you might want to set differently. As shown in Figure 3-1 on the next page, the jumper is labeled JP2 and has two possible settings: NOR (normal operation) and INI (initialize).
  • Page 16 CHAPTER 3: Installation Channel 2 Channel 3 (Local Async (Local Async Channel) Channel) Power Jack Channel 1 (Sync WAN Link) Figure 3-1. Setting NOR/INI jumper JP2.

  • Page 17: Connecting Cables And Power

    RS-232 DCE (sync modem, SME, etc.) with a DB25 female port, use a 25-pin straight-through-pinned shielded RS-232 cable such as product code EBN25C-MM. To connect to other types of sync RS-232 devices/ports, please call Black Box Technical Support.

  • Page 18: Channels 2 And 3

    Call Black Box Tech Support if you’d like a second such cable, or if you need an adapter for this cable to attach a DB25 female DCE at this distance.

  • Page 19: Power

    RJ-45 connectors such as product code EVNSL60, plus a modular adapter that you can build yourself or have us build for you. Call Black Box Tech Support. 3.4.3 P OWER All models of the X.25 PAD-2 now come with a universal...

  • Page 20: Operation

    CHAPTER 4: Operation 4. Operation 4.1 The External Components Figure 4-1 shows the X.25 PAD-2’s external components. For the function of each numbered component, see Table 4-1 on the next two pages. Figure 4-1. The X.25 PAD-2’s top panel, showing the external indicators, connectors, and reset button.
  • Page 21 X.25 PAD-2 Table 4-1. The X.25 PAD-2’s External Components No. Component Function Channel 1 Synchronous port connected to (DB25 female) packet-switched device or network. Channels 2 & 3 Asynchronous ports connected to (RJ-45 female) local devices. SYNC LED Indicates the X.25 PAD-2’s synchronization status: OFF: PAD-2 is not powered;...
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 4: Operation Table 4-1 (continued). The X.25 PAD-2’s External Components No. Component Function ERROR LED Lights if the X.25 PAD-2 detects a hardware malfunction during its self-test (performed when it powers up and after you press the RESET button) RESET button Press to reset the X.25 PAD-2’s internal circuitry (including its data...

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions

    X.25 PAD-2 4.2 Operating Instructions After you install and plug in the X.25 PAD-2 as described in Chapter 3, it normally operates unattended. Once you configure the unit for your application as described in the Packet Switching Guide, it will store its configuration settings in nonvolatile memory, so you shouldn’t need to work with it again unless changes to your system require it to be reconfigured.

  • Page 24: Normal Operation

    ERROR LED, or if the SYNC LED doesn’t stop flashing, check all cable and power connections and the connected equipment, then power the unit OFF and back ON again. If the problem persists, call Black Box Technical Support. 4.2.2 N...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    2 and 3. Refer to the Packet Switching Guide. If you can’t determine what’s causing the problem, power the PAD-2 OFF and back ON again. If the problem persists, call Black Box Technical Support.

  • Page 26: Calling Black Box

    5.2 Calling Black Box If your X.25 PAD-2 seems to be malfunctioning, do not attempt to alter or repair the unit. It contains no user- serviceable parts. Call Black Box Technical Support at 724-746-5500; the problem might be solvable over the phone.

  • Page 27: Shipping And Packaging

    • Package it carefully. We recommend that you use the original container. • If the shipping is return- or repair-related, include everything you received with the PAD-2 when you pack it. Contact Black Box to get a Return Authorization (RA) number.
  • Page 28 NOTES...
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  • Page 30 © Copyright 2000. Black Box Corporation. All rights reserved. 1000 Park Drive • Lawrence, PA 15055-1018 • 724-746-5500 • Fax 724-746-0746...

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