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  • Page 1 ™ StackMaster TR Active Retiming Managed Hub SMHB-TR-16 #7361.C...

  • Page 2: Compliance Information

    Copyright Restrictions © 1995, 1996 TRANSITION Networks Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this work may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means – graphic, electronic, or mechanical – without written permission from TRANSITION Networks Inc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ........... . iii 1.
  • Page 4 5.3 Replacement Procedures ........5–5 Replacing StackMasterTR Unit Fuses ......5–5 5.4 StackMasterTR Field Upgrades .

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing, configuring, using, and maintaining a Transition Engineering StackMaster™TR. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) oper- ations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on inter- connected LANs, is assumed.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1. Introduction The TRANSITION Networks 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hubs are designed for building SNMP managed token ring LANs using twisted pair cable. 16 Port StackMaster TR The StackMaster™TR Managed Hub: • Complies with current IEEE 802.5 token ring standards to ensure interoperability •...
  • Page 8 Connectors Ring In/Ring Out Connector An RJ-45 Ring In connector and an RJ-45 Ring Out connector are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub. Lobe Connectors Sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe connectors are provided at the front of the 16-Port StackMaster™TR Active Retiming Managed Hub.
  • Page 9 Connectors at Back A serial port connector for SNMP management and maintenance, two (2) Cascade (bus) connectors, and a power connector are provided at the back of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port. NOTE: The AUX connector is intended for future development. USER’S GUIDE 1 1 .

  • Page 10: Power Led

    Indicators Power LED When the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is powered, the Power indicator is illuminated. Insert/Normal LEDs The Insert LED (above the Ring In port) is illuminated if the StackMaster™TR 16-Port RI port is connected to the RO port of a hub. NOTE: When the RI switch is in the passive position, the LED always is ON, indicating that the RI port is configured in the passive mode.
  • Page 11 Port Status LEDs 16 Port StackMaster TR T R A N S I T I O N Port Status LEDs above each of the sixteen (16) RJ-45 lobe port connectors indicate insertion status for each of the sixteen connections: NOTE: Illuminated LEDs indicate insertion EXCEPT when a wrong speed station is plugged into the hub;...
  • Page 12 Switches Active/Passive Switches 16 Port StackMaster TR T R A N S I T I O N A(ctive) and P(assive) switches are provided for the Ring In port and for the Ring Out port for connection to active ( “A” ) or to passive (“P”) hubs. ZDL Switch 16 Port StackMaster TR T R A N S I T I O N...
  • Page 13 4Mbps/16Mbps Switch 16 Port StackMaster TR T R A N S I T I O N The 4Mbps/16Mbps Speed Selection Switch allows selection of data rate (4Mbps or 16Mbps). NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Hub must be reset when the 4Mbps/16Mbps switch position is changed. NOTE: Network speed affects maximum twisted pair cable distances.

  • Page 15: Site Planning

    2. Site Planning Site planning for the StackMasterTR Stack requires consideration both of site conditions and of token ring standards. 2.1 Site Considerations The site for the StackMasterTR Token Ring Stack must provide the following: • AC power outlet for each StackMasterTR Unit •...

  • Page 16: Network Parameters Data Sheets

    2.2 Network Parameters Data Sheets NOTE: SNMP network management is optional. The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent record of site-specific network parameter values that will be required for configuring SNMP network management. TCP/IP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY IP address (ipaddr) Management station...

  • Page 17: Snmp Network Parameters Data Sheet

    SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY (commwrite) Security permission Format: PRIVATE/PUBLIC Authorization (auth) Security identifier Format: DISABLE/ENABLE System name (sysname) Site-specific identifie -- usually. the host name. Format: Up to 256 characters Location (location) Site-specific identifie -- usually. the host name. Format: Up to 256 characters (commread) Security permission...

  • Page 18: Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet

    Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY Transmission rate (bps) Transmission speed, in bits per second Format: 9600/ Name (stop bitse) Serial protocol definition entry. Format: NONE/1 (data bits) Serial protocol definition entry. Format: NONE/1 (parity) Optional error checking entry Format: NONE/1 Table 2-3.

  • Page 19: Installation

    3. Installation To install the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Active Retiming Managed Hub:: • Unpack the StackMaster™TR Equipment • Stack Units in Rack or on Table • Cascade StackMaster™TR Units • Connect StackMaster™TR to Network • Connect Units to Power • Optionally Configure SNMP Network Management 3.1 Unpacking StackMaster™TR 16-Port Equipment Use the packing contents lists to verify the shipment: Item...

  • Page 20: Stacking Units In Rack Or On Table

    3.2 Stacking Units in Rack or on Table NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with attached brackets for standard 19-inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table-top installation. 3.2.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation CAUTION: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with the SNMP Management Board must be installed at the top of the stack.

  • Page 21: Table-Top Installation

    3.2.2 Table-Top Installation NOTE: StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units are shipped with a separate, unattached set of adhesive-backed rubber feet. CAUTION: The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit if a StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit is installed on a table-top or other flat surface. Failure to observe this caution could cause the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit to overheat and could result in data transmission failure and/or equipment damage.

  • Page 22: Cascading Stackmaster™Tr Units

    3.3 Cascading StackMaster™TR Units Cascading the StackMaster™TR cascades ONLY the SNMP management. To cascade the StackMaster™TR units, use the RI/RO connections at the front. NOTE: Use only the special six-inch DB-25 (male-to-male) cables (PN 6005).The StackMaster™TR 16-Port DOES NOT require terminators. To cascade a Stack in which the top unit has an SNMP management board installed: Connect six-inch DB-25 (male-to-male) cable to Cascade B of...

  • Page 23: Connecting Stackmaster™Tr To Token Ring Network

    Connecting StackMaster™TR to Token Ring Network When NO connection to RI port: When NO connection to RO port: When adding passive hub to RI port: When adding passive hub to RO port: When removing passive hub from RI port: When removing passive hub from RO port: • Set “Ring Out” switch to Active position When interfacing to other manufacturers’...

  • Page 24: Connecting Units To Power

    3.5 Connecting Units to Power The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is connected to power by connecting each of the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to power. NOTE: Connect StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units from bottom to top. To connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack to power: NOTE: Fuse must be installed at correct setting for power source voltage before connecting to AC outlet.

  • Page 25: Resetting Stackmaster™Tr Stack

    3.6 Resetting StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack must be reset during installation to initialize the internal software. Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelers screwdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with SNMP Management installed.

  • Page 26: Optionally Configuring Snmp Management At Attached Terminal

    Optionally Configuring SNMP Network Management at Attached Terminal To set SNMP management parameters through an attached terminal: • Connect the StackMaster™TR 16-Port to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator • Bring up the StackMaster™TR 16-Port configuration software • Reset the StackMaster™TR 16-Port •...

  • Page 27: Bringing Up Configuration Software

    Bringing up Configuration Software. NOTE: Refer to 1.6 for a detailed description of the StackMaster™TR 16- Port Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal. To bring up the StackMaster™TR 16-Port configuration software, at the attached terminal command line, enter: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Configuration Main Menu comes up.

  • Page 28: Setting Network And Snmp Parameters

    Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SNMP Network Management is configured by setting network and SNMP parameter values. Network Parameters To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Network Parameters Menu comes up: The menu is redisplayed with the modified values. The StackMaster™TR 16-Port restarts and the parameter values entered are written to non-volatile memory.

  • Page 29: Snmp Parameters

    SNMP Parameters To set the SNMP parameter values: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port SNMP Parameters Menu comes up to provide guidance in setting parameters for data to be used by the external SNMP network management software: The menu is redisplayed with the modified values. following The StackMaster™TR 16-Port restarts and the parameter values entered are written to non-volatile memory.

  • Page 30: Resetting The Stackmaster™Tr

    Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port 3-12 NOTE: The StackMaster™TR 16-Port can be reset in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit with installed SNMP management board •...

  • Page 31: Operation

    4. Operation 4.1 Power On/Power Off The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is powered ON when the power cords are connected from all the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units to AC outlets. NOTE: When powered, the POWER LED on each StackMaster™TR 16- Port Unit should be illuminated. The StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is powered OFF when the power cords are disconnected from all the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units or from all the AC outlets.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    StackMaster™TR 16-Port unit requires fault isolation, using methods provided in this section, and corrective action. Corrective action is taken by simple procedures described in this section or by contacting TRANSITION Networks Technical Support. 5.1 Fault Isolation Use Table 5-1 for troubleshooting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack.
  • Page 34 Insert RI LED not illuminated and RI connected to active hub RO port Normal RO LED not illuminated and RO connected to active hub RI port Lobe Port LED not illuminated The active hub’s Switch RO to “P” RO port may be (passive) position.
  • Page 35 Unit “freezes”. Cannot manage stack Table 5-1. Fault Isolation in the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack USER’S GUIDE 5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E RI, RO switches are Set unconnected port in passive position...

  • Page 36: Resetting The Stackmaster™Tr

    5.2 Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit or Stack is accomplished, often, by resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack Managed Stack • If the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Stack is managed, use a jewelers screwdriver, paper clip, or other small device to depress the reset switch inside the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with SNMP Management installed.

  • Page 37: Replacement Procedures

    5.3 Replacement Procedures WARNING! StackMaster™TR 16-Port Units contain no user-serviceable parts. With the exception of installation of the SNMP management board, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair StackMaster™TR 16-Port equipment. Failure to observe this warning could result in electrical shock and personal injury. NOTE: Failure to observe the above warning will immediately void any warranty.

  • Page 38: Installing Snmp Management Board

    5.4 StackMaster™TR 16-Port Field Upgrades StackMaster™TR 16-Port allows a field upgrade installation of an SNMP Management Board 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from theStackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit before installing the SNMP Management Board. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock.
  • Page 39 NOTE: The internal fan is attached to the cover. Fan wires connect to the attachedStackMaster™TR 16-Port circuit board. USER’S GUIDE 5 5 . . M M A A I I N N T T E E N N A A N N C C E E Using necessary force, slide cover back to disengage from chassis.
  • Page 40 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board Without crimping the fan wires, rotate the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit cover to rest on chassis. Slide cover forward to engage cover against chassis Replace the cover screws. (continued) StackMaster™TR...

  • Page 41: Software Upgrades

    Reset the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Management Unit • Transfer the file. Obtaining Updated StackMaster™TR 16-Port Software Updated software can be obtained through the Transition Networks Bulletin Board Service at: through the Transition Networks Web site at: or by contacting Transition Networks.
  • Page 42 5-10 StackMaster™TR...

  • Page 43: Transferring The File

    Resetting the StackMaster™TR 16-Port Reset the StackMaster™TR 16-Port in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management Unit or to StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the SNMP Management Unit or StackMaster™TR 16-Port Unit with installed SNMP management board.

  • Page 45: Appendix A. Technical Specifications

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.5 Interface Connector One (1) Ring In, one (1) Ring Out, and sixteen (16) Lobe RJ-45 connectors are provided on the front of the StackMaster™TR. One (1) DB9 connector is provided on the back of the StackMaster™TR for Out-Of-Band communication.

  • Page 47: Appendix B. Cable Specifications

    Appendix B. Cable Specifications Twisted Pair Cable Specifications Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. Category 5wire or better is recommended. • Gauge....26 to 22 AWG •...

  • Page 49: Appendix C. Cable Distance

    Appendix C. Cable Distance Cable Catagory Speed 16Mbps 16Mbps 16Mbps 4Mbps 4Mbps 4Mbps *Distances as tested with IBM Token Ring and SMC Token Elite Cards. Other cards guaranteed to 100 meters per 802.5 specification. USER/S GUIDE Max-Lobe Length* Max-RI\RO Length* 100 meters 150 meters 300 meters...

  • Page 51: Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set

    Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set Approval Organization Belgium:Comite Electrotechnique Beige (CEBEC) Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)e, V., Prufstelle Technique de l’Electricite (UTE) Institute del Marchio Qualita British Approvals Service For Electric Cables (BASEC-HAR) N.V. tot Keuring van Electro- technische Matarialien (KEMA) Svenska Elecktriska (SMEKO) Osterreichnischer Verband ful Electrotechnik (OVE)
  • Page 53 A. Five Year Warranty Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with the exception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and will be in conformity with TN’s specifications.
  • Page 54 • The item(s) may be shipped by the customer or the distributor. • Transition Networks will repair or replace the unit, at TN’s discretion, and cover the cost of the return freight to the distributor or to the customer, whichever requested the RMA number.

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