Summary of Contents for Andrew SmartLine 16
- Page 1 SmartLine ™ Intelligent Stackable MAU User’s Guide Andrew Corporation 2225 First St., Suite 102 Simi Valley, CA 93065 Sales 800-328-2696 Technical Support 800-8-ANDREW FAX 708-349-5673...
- Page 3 Andrew Corporation. SmartLine is a trademark and MAUi is a registered trademark of Andrew Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective Companies..
- Page 4 The United States Government Federal Communications Commission has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product: WARNING This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, cause...
- Page 5 Related Publications Andrew Token Ring Network Planning Guide, Bulletin 1565 IBM Token-Ring Network Introduction and Planning Guide, GA27-3677-1 IBM Token-Ring Network Installation Guide, GA27-3678 IBM Token-Ring Network Telephone Twisted-Pair Media Guide, GA27-3714-4 SmartLine 8122 Full Ring In/Ring Out Copper-to-Fiber Repeater...
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter One Introduction ..............1-1 1.1 SmartLine Intelligent Stackable MAU........1-1 1.2 Token Ring Theory ............... 1-2 Multistation Access Units ............1-3 Repeaters................1-4 Chapter Two Hardware Description ........... 2-1 2.1 Front Panel DIP Switch Settings........... 2-1 2.2 Front Panel LEDs.............. - Page 8 Figure 5-4. Modem Database Window ............. 5-5 Figure 5-5. SmartLine Management Software Window......5-7 Figure 5-6. SmartLine Chassis Window..........5-13 Figure 5-7. Expanded View for a SmartLine 16 ........5-15 Figure 5-8. Expanded View for a SmartLine 8122 ......... 5-15 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
- Page 9 T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s F i g u r e 5 - 9 . S m a r t L i n e M o d u l e N a m e s W i n d o w ......... . . 5 - 1 9 F i g u r e 5 - 1 0 .
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Page 11: Chapter One Introduction
Chapter One Introduction 1.1 SmartLine 16 Intelligent Stackable The SmartLine 16 (SL16) is an intelligent, stackable, token ring MAU with 16 lobe ports. The product features Andrew’s QuickLock™ hardware speed detection on all lobe ports and the Ring In port. This feature prevents the most common causes of ring failure by detecting and locking out workstations configured for the wrong speed. -
Page 12: Token Ring Theory
Token frames contain fields for starting and ending delimiters, source and destination addresses, data, and data checking. The ending delimiter contains a token bit that indicates whether or not the SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 13: Multistation Access Units
Introduction token is available for use. In Token Ring LANs interconnected by bridges, a subfield directs token routes. With the ring operated at 16 megabits per second, you can have frame sizes of up to 18,000 bits. With the ring operated at four megabits per second, the maximum frame size is 2,000 bits. -
Page 14: Repeaters
Introduction Some Andrew MAUs, such as the SmartLine 16, use a technique similar to “Phantom” voltage to determine whether they have an active Rin/Rout connection. If “Phantom” voltage is removed, these ports are taken off the ring. Repeaters A repeater regenerates and re-times the token ring signal. Repeaters serve to extend cable distances between wiring closets. -
Page 15: Chapter Two Hardware Description
Chapter Two Hardware Description 2.1 Front Panel DIP Switch Settings DIP switches on the front panel allow you to set ring speed either to four or 16 megahertz and either to enable or disable Autowrap on the Ring In and Ring Out ports. Figure 2-1 shows the front panel DIP switches. - Page 16 Ring In ports also apply to Switch 3 and the Ring Out ports. Switch 4 (SAT MAU). SmartLine 16 Intelligent MAUs may be managed either by the SmartLine Manager software or by an Andrew Intelligent Controller, such as the MAUi products or StackLynx Plus.
- Page 17 Switch 4 governs whether the SL16 expects the management signals on the front panel RJ45/DC/DB-9 Ring In port connector (as for an Andrew controller application) or on the rear panel RJ45 connectors (as in a stack managed by SmartLine Manager software).
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Page 18: Front Panel Leds
OK. This LED flashes (green) during normal operation. A steady off or on indicates an internal malfunction. 16 MB. This LED turns on (green) when the device is set to operate at 16 megabits per second. Off indicates four megabit-per-second operation. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 19: Front Panel Connectors
(STP or UTP). DC connectors are typically used with IBM Type 1 cable. The DB-9 connector on the DC model is used only with Andrew’s intelligent controllers, such as a MAUi product. Switch 4 on the front panel enables access to this connector on the SL16 DC models. -
Page 20: Rear Panel Connectors
The RJ45 cables serve as interfaces to both the COM port of a PC (IN port) and as a cascading port to other SL16s or SmartLine 8122s (OUT to IN of next SmartLine 16 or 8122 on the stack). SmartLine IN ports emulate DTE, or terminal-like equipment. You can interconnect up to eight SmartLine 16s or 8122s and manage or view their operations using Andrew’s SmartLine Manager software (see... -
Page 21: Figure 2-4. Rear Panel Connectors
Hardware Description Figure 2-4. Rear Panel Connectors. - Page 22 Hardware Description SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
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Page 23: Chapter Three Installation
Chapter Three Installation In planning or expanding a Token Ring LAN, the best place to start is a map showing workstation locations and wiring closets. All cable distances should appear on this map. Distance related to each MAU lobe connection and each MAU Ring In and Ring Out connection are factors of concern. -
Page 24: Power Connection
Out of one device to Ring In of the next device. A cable connecting Ring Out of the last device to Ring In of the first device completes the main ring. The token ring adapter cards in the workstations attach to the lobe ports. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 25: Figure 3-1. Mau Ring And Lobe Port Cabling
Installation SmartLine SmartLine SmartLine SmartLine 16 SmartLine 16 Figure 3-1. MAU Ring and Lobe Port Cabling. -
Page 26: Main And Backup Rings
The DC connectors on the SL16 DC also have this feature. MAU 1 Rout Floor 3 MAU 2 Rout Floor 2 MAU 3 Rout Floor 1 LEDs Turned on Figure 3-2. Main Ring Signal Path. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 27: Backup Path Operation
Installation Backup Path Operation Figure 3-3 shows an example of what happens with a cable break or removal. For any cable break, the SL16 MAUs on either side of the break would autowrap. In the example, a break in the cable connecting MAUs 1 and 3 would autowrap the Rin port on MAU 1 and the Rout port of MAU 3. -
Page 28: Calculating When A Repeater Becomes Necessary
4. If the number calculated in step 3 exceeds the value found in the table, and you have no options for reducing cable length, you must install one or more repeaters. After employing a repeater, repeat these steps for the new setup. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 29: Figure 3-4. Worst Case Cable Length Calculation
Installation MAU 1 Rout Floor 3 Not Inserted Workstation 100 ft 150 ft Wraped MAU 2 Rout Floor 2 Not Inserted 50 ft (shortest Workstation Disconnected distance) or Broken Cable Wraped MAU 3 Rout Floor 1 LEDs 60 ft Turned off (longest lobe cable without repeater) Worst Case Cable Length Calculations... - Page 30 1060 (320) 1040 (315) 1020 (305) 1070 (320) 1050 (315) 1030 (310) 1010 (305) 990 (300) 1040 (315) 1020 (305) 1000 (305) 980 (295) 960 (290) 1010 (305) 990 (300) 970 (290) 950 (285) 930 (280) SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
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Page 31: Pc Connections
Serial In Management Port of the top unit in a stack. Note that Out-to-In cables cascade the remaining SmartLine devices. The cascade cables are wired straight through and have RJ45 connectors on each end (Andrew part number 351-8234-01). Appendix A has cable diagrams. The following cables/adapters appear in the figure:... - Page 32 This adapter allows you to use the preceding cable between your PC and an SL8122 or SL16. NOTE: If you are using a modem or your PC has only a DB-25 connector, you may want to purchase a DB-25-to-RJ45 adapter. 3-10 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
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Page 33: Figure 3-5. Pc Cable Connections
Installation Straight Through Cable DB-9 to RJ45 Adapter PN 213-0565-01 Telephone Connections Modems RJ45 to RJ45 Cable PN 351-8234-01 Both Remote Direct Figure 3-5. PC Cable Connections. 3-11... -
Page 34: Installation Check List
3.5 Installation Check List 1. Set DIP switches for data rate, Rin and Rout Autowrap, and use of the front (MAUi or StackLynx Plus Controller) or rear (SmartLine 16/8122 Management Software) as the management ports. NOTE: Disable Autowrap (switches 2 and 3 up) if in doubt. -
Page 35: Chapter Four Problem Determination
Chapter Four Problem Determination Andrew SL16 Repeaters are designed for ease of use. By using the following guide, you can isolate most problems quickly and easily. Table 4-1. Problem Solving. SYMPTOM PROBLEM ACTION Power LED is off AC power is not... - Page 36 P r o b l e m D e t e r m i n a t i o n T a b l e 4 - 1 . P r o b l e m S o l v i n g . ( C o n t i n u e d ) RI or RO port Ring speed is Change MAU or...
- Page 37 SmartLine products out-of-band from a master unit in a given stack. A cascaded stack may contain a mix of SmartLine 16 and SmartLine 8122 units (see Figure 3-3). SmartLine Management Software offers the following features:...
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Page 38: Pre Installation Verification
5.1 Pre-Installation Verification Before proceeding, verify the following: • DIP switch 4 up on all SmartLine 16 MAUs connected to the PC or modem (see Figure 5-1). (Note that a MAUi installation specifies placement of switch 4 in the down position.) -
Page 39: Software Installation
For remote operation, RS-232C modems at both your PC and the remote location(s). At this point, you should also fill out and mail in the registration card included with these products. This places you on Andrew’s mailing list for future upgrades. 5.2 Software Installation 1. -
Page 40: Com Port Communications
Complete message. 7. Click on the OK button in the Installation Complete window. The SmartLine 16/8122 Directory Window should appear with the SMARTLINE 16/8122 icon and three Help File icons as shown in Figure 5-2. Figure 5-2. SmartLine Management Software Icon. -
Page 41: Figure 5-3. Comm Port Setup Window
SmartLine Management Software Figure 5-3. Comm Port Setup Window. Select the Comm Port being used and the highest data rate your application can support. Direct cable connections can support rates of up to 38,400 baud. A modem may require a lower speed. When using a modem, select Modem from the Comm Port Setup Window. -
Page 42: Smartline Management Software Windows Features
These indicators turn on and off with communications to and from the selected device. During normal communications, you should observe activity on both indicators. A loss of activity on one or both indicators points to an associated loss of communications. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 43: Menu Descriptions
SmartLine Management Software Figure 5-5. SmartLine Management Software Window. Menu Descriptions Menu items that appear dimmed are not compatible with current operational conditions. The following brief menu item descriptions offer an overview of the capabilities and characteristics of the software. File Menu Edit Names This selection allows you to select names more... - Page 44 Utilities menu selections include Edit Setting, Add Modem, and Delete Modem so that you can modify modems and their settings in the data base. A Pack Database selection lets you purge deleted entries. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
- Page 45 Download File Spec This selection allows you to specify the file containing the download code for an upgrade of SmartLine 16 microcode. Save Configuration on Exit When checked, you save any changes made during a session when you exit the program.
- Page 46 Open Port If not automatically opened when you start the software, this item lets you open it manually. See Auto Open in the Configuration menu. Hang Up In modem communications, this item disconnects the modem. 5-10 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
- Page 47 SmartLine Management Software Window Menu Cascade This item arranges all open windows in a cascade that permits activation by clicking a title bar. Arrange Icons This item positions all icons in the active window side-by-side. Help Menu Contents This item lists the topics included in the help listing.
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Page 48: Operation
<Enter>. This launches the SmartLine Manager. Select Port Open from the Communications menu. This opens the SmartLine Chassis window with a line item for each SmartLine device in the stack (see Figure 5-6). 5-12 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 49: Viewing Chassis Status Summary
SmartLine Management Software Figure 5-6. SmartLine Chassis Window. Viewing Chassis Status Summary The SmartLine Chassis window has a line entry for each chassis and the following information in tabular format: Name Preassigned code name may be changed (see Editing SmartLine Device Names later in this chapter). -
Page 50: Viewing Chassis Status Detail
Exp View button on the Button Bar. Figure 5-7 shows the expanded view window for a SmartLine 16 MAU. Figure 5-8 shows the expanded view window for a SmartLine 8122 Fiber Optic Repeater. Note that these windows show the selected devices graphically, including current DIP switch settings and LED activity. - Page 51 SmartLine Management Software Figure 5-7. Expanded View Window for a SmartLine 16. Figure 5-8. Expanded View Window for a SmartLine 8122. 5-15...
- Page 52 Address Chassis address Chassis Hardware revision Chassis Firmware revision Management Software revision Unit Locked or Unlocked condition of chassis Speed Detect Enabled or Disabled condition of chassis T/R Speed 4- or 16-megahertz setting for chassis 5-16 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
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Page 53: Controlling Access By Locking Ports
SmartLine Management Software When you select a lobe or RI/RO port, you get the following: Port Status Wrapped (No cable attached) or Inserted (cable connected) Port Locked or Unlocked status Auto Loop On (enabled) or Off (disabled) for RI/RO port status Media UTP (RJ45 connectors used) or STP (DC... -
Page 54: Enabling Or Disabling Port-Level Speed Detect
3. Select ID again to turn off ID Signaling. Editing SmartLine Device Names Because Andrew has no basis for knowing how its customers use SmartLine devices, the factory uses device addresses for their names. You, on the other hand, might prefer to have more descriptive names, like Closet A MAU 1, for example. - Page 55 SmartLine Management Software messages appear to warn you of this condition. Proceed as follows: 1. Select Edit Names from the File menu. Note that the Edit SmartLine Module Names window appears (see Figure 5-9). 2. From the Addresses box, select (highlight) the address of the device you wish to rename, and click the Edit button.
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Page 56: Downloading Microcode
Status Bar. The SmartLine Chassis window indicates firmware status, allowing you to verify that you have the desired microcode version determining device operation. Figure 5-10. SmartLine Download Code Window. 5-20 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 57: Establishing Modem Connections
SmartLine Management Software Establishing Modem Connections You initialize a connection via a remote modem by selecting Dial from the Communications menu. A Utility Phone Book window appears; whereupon, you can give the location you are calling a Name, Telephone Number, and Baud Rate. You can save this data for future reference. You click on the Dial button to initiate a call (see Figure 5-11). -
Page 58: Creating And Using A Phone Book
2. To edit an entry, select an entry from the Entries list, and click on the Edit button. Note that the SmartLine Management Phone Book - Edit window appears (see Figure 5-12). Figure 5-12. Phone Book - Edit Window. 5-22 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 59: Figure 5-13. Phone Book Add Window
SmartLine Management Software 3. You can make any desired changes to the Phone Book selection using the Name and Number (the telephone number for the remote modem) fields and the pull-down Baud Rate selection list. 4. To save your changes click on the Save button. To return to previous entries, click on Cancel. - Page 60 3. After completing your operations with the remote devices, you can end communications by selecting Hang Up from the Communications menu. For outside calls, be sure to hang up, or your telephone bill could be sizable. 5-24 SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...
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Page 61: Appendix A Cables And Connectors
Appendix A Connectors and Cables This appendix describes the cables and connectors necessary for the connections shown in Figures 3-1 and 3-5. A.1 Main Ring Cables Because you can purchase MAUs with either RJ45 or DC connectors, two configurations are possible. RJ45 Connectors Figure A-1 shows the RI/RO cables that appear in the RJ45 setup shown in Figure 3-1. -
Page 62: Dc Or Mic Connectors
PC to an SL16 directly. Note that the signals cross in this cable arrangement. You can use a part number 351-0565-01 cable and a part number 213-0565-01 crossover adapter for the DB-9-to-RJ45 cable. Both are included with the SL16. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... - Page 63 C o n n e c t o r s a n d C a b l e s F i g u r e A - 3 . P C - t o - S L 1 6 D i r e c t C a b l e . A - 3...
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Page 64: Pc-To-Modem Dte-To-Dce
Figure A-4 shows two types of cables used to connect a PC to a modem. Note that the signals do not cross in this cable arrangement. Modem cables are common items at most computer stores. Figure A-4. PC-to-Modem Cables. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 65: Modem-To-Sl16 Dce-To-Dte
You can choose from several available lengths. SL16-Out-to-SL16-In Cascade Cables These cables use RJ45 connectors wired pin to pin. A cable, Andrew part number 351-8234-01, is provided for this purpose. -
Page 66: Figure A-6. Db9-To-Rj45 Crossover Adapter Wiring
C o n n e c t o r s a n d C a b l e s D B 9 - t o - R J 4 5 C r o s s o v e r A d a p t e r ( A n d r e w P a r t N u m b e r 2 1 3 - 0 5 6 5 - 0 1 ) W i t h t h i s a d a p t e r c o n n e c t e d t o t h e D B 9 C O M p o r t c o n n e c t o r o n y o u r P C , y o u c a n m a k e t h e P C - t o - S L 1 6 d i r e c t c o n n e c t i o n w i t h a n... - Page 67 Appendix B Rack-Mounted Equipment Safety Guidelines This device is designed to be operated as either a table-top or a rack- mounted unit. If this device is to be placed in a rack, be sure to take the following precautions before operating the equipment. •...
- Page 68 R a c k - m o u n t e d E q u i p m e n t S a f e t y G u i d e l i n e s · R e l i a b l e e a r t h i n g ( g r o u n d i n g ) o f r a c k - m o u n t e d e q u i p m e n t s h o u l d b e m a i n t a i n e d .
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Page 69: Figure C-1. Management Port Connectors
Appendix C Specifications AC Power Source: Voltage range ........Auto Sensing 100-to-250 V Frequency................50-60 Hz Power consumption............10 W ave. Fuse ............... 0.5 A, 250V (Slo Blo) Data Rate: DIP switch down (factory) ..........16 Mbps DIP switch up............... 4 Mbps Connectors: SL16-RJ45 ................ -
Page 70: Appendix C Specifications
Specifications Figure C-2. Ring Port Connectors. Figure C-3. MAUi DB-9 Connector. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... -
Page 71: Appendix D Beacon And Soft Error Types And Definitions
NAUN defines the last active station on the ring to receive the network data and report it to the error-reporting station. The sequential lobe-to-lobe data flow in Andrew MAUs is from lobe port one to lobe port 16. Therefore, if the reporting station... -
Page 72: Beacon Types And Definitions
Claim Token MAC, but it does not recognize quite enough to get the ring started. This indicates a marginal ring (a Gemini) that can likely recover from the condition. This indicates that the ring is not quite stable, but it will likely run for a while. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide... - Page 73 Beacon and Soft Error Types and Definitions D.2 Soft Error Types and Definitions MAC Abort. This error is caused by an internal error in a PC station or from a corrupted token on the ring. It can also be caused by stations inserting onto or removing from the ring.
- Page 74 This condition can be caused by stations inserting or removing from the ring, network line noise, faulty cabling at the reporting station, or a faulty adapter card in the reporting station. SmartLine 16 User’s Guide...