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DECrepeater 900GM
Installation and Configuration
Part Number: EK–DETTM–IN. B01
August 1994
This manual describes how to install and configure the
DECrepeater 900GM module.
Revision/Update Information:
This is a revised manual.

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  • Page 1 DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration Part Number: EK–DETTM–IN. B01 August 1994 This manual describes how to install and configure the DECrepeater 900GM module. Revision/Update Information: This is a revised manual.
  • Page 2 The postage-paid Reader’s Comments form at the back of this document requests your evaluation of this document to assist us in preparing future documentation. The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation: DEC, DEChub, DEChub ONE, DECndu, DECndu Plus, DECrepeater, Digital, HUBwatch, MultiSwitch, OpenVMS, ThinWire, ULTRIX, VAX, VMS, and the DIGITAL logo.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ......... . DECrepeater 900GM Installation Menu (DEChub ONE Options) .
  • Page 4 ......4 DECrepeater 900GM Operating Specifications ....

  • Page 5: Safety

    Safety Any warning or caution that appears in this manual is defined as follows: WARNING Contains information to prevent personal injury. CAUTION Contains information to prevent damage to equipment. VORSICHT Enth lt Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um den Benutzer vor Schaden zu bewahren. ACHTUNG Enth lt Informationen, die beachtet werden müssen, um die Ger te vor Schaden zu bewahren.
  • Page 6 Safety (Cont.) CAUTION This action deletes all configured settings and replaces them with factory default values. All configuration settings will be lost. [Page 16.] ACHTUNG Bei diesem Vorgang werden alle Konfigurationseinstel- lungen gel scht und die Werkseinstellungen wieder ein- gesetzt. Alle Konfigurationsdaten gehen verloren. ATTENTION Cette action supprime tous les paramètres de configura- tion et les remplace par des valeurs prédéfinies.
  • Page 7 Safety (Cont.) CAUTION If power is interrupted during Stage 3 of the DLU process, the firmware image can become corrupted. Do not turn off power to the unit or perform any action that can cause the unit to lose power during Stage 3 of the DLU process. [Pages 25, 27, and 30.] ACHTUNG Sollte w hrend der Phase 3 des DLU–Prozesses eine...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The DECrepeater 900GM (also referred to in this manual as the module) is a full-height Ethernet repeater that provides 24 external 10BaseT ports and 1 external AUI port. In this manual, the term Ethernet is Digital’s term for its product compatibility with the ISO 8802-3/ANSI/IEEE 802.3 standards and the Ethernet standards for Carrier...
  • Page 10 Transfer Protocol (TFTP) with Digital’s Network Device Upgrade (DECndu) Plus utility or through the setup port with any TFTP server. • User-friendly advanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) manageability with Digital’s HUBwatch Network Management Station (NMS) application. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 11: Front Panel

    AUI cable. Refer to the OPEN DECconnect Applica- tions Guide for a list of AUI media adapters you can use with your module. LKG-8758-93I 10) Telco connectors — Two 50-pin connectors, Telco-A and Telco-B, each providing 12 ports. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    DEChub ONE docking station. 7) Grounding fingers — Provides additional chassis grounding between the module and a DEChub 900 or a DEChub ONE docking station. 8) Address label — Contains the module’s 48-bit Ethernet Hardware Address. LKG-8709-93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 13: Installing The Module

    Firmly push the module onto the backplane connectors until the release lever clicks. d. Press down on the release lever to ensure that it is locked. Mounting tab LKG–8711–93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 14 All cables should be installed, tested, and tagged at the site, prior to this installation. • To connect the Telco cables, go to step 5. • To connect the AUI cable, go to step 6. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 15 LKG–8762-93I NOTE: To disconnect the cable, push the connector slide latch to the unlocked position, then disconnect the cable. After all cables are installed, go to the section titled Configuring the Module. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 16: Removing The Module

    Lift the release lever located on the top of the DEChub 900 slot. b. Pivot the module back on its bottom mounting tab, and dis- engage the module from the backplane. Mounting tab LKG–8717-93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 17: Configuring The Module

    Accessing the Setup Port To access the setup port on the DECrepeater 900GM module, do the following: 1. Ensure that the transmit and receive baud rates on the setup port device are set to 9600 baud.
  • Page 18 Configuring the Module (Cont.) OBM port Setup port To setup port device H8571-J H8575-A BN24H cable DEChub 900 MultiSwitch To setup port device H8571-J H8575-A OBM port Setup port BN24H cable DEChub ONE LKG–8718-93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 19 If the module is connected to the setup port on the DEChub ONE dock- ing station, the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU ap- pears. Go to the section titled DECrepeater 900GM Installation Menu (DEChub ONE Options). b. If the setup port device is connected to the Hub Manager setup port on the DEChub 900, the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch INSTALLATION MENU appears (see following example).

  • Page 20: Start Redirect Mode

    (such as the DECrepeater 900GM) that is installed into the DEChub 900. Choosing this option allows you to configure or obtain status of an installed network module by accessing the specified network module’s installation menu.

  • Page 21: Decrepeater 900Gm Installation Menu (Dechub One Options)

    This section shows the options available from the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU when the module is installed into the DEChub ONE docking station. The following is an example of the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU: DECrepeater 900GM DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU Reset with Factory Defaults...

  • Page 22: Decrepeater 900Gm Installation Menu (Dechub 900 Options)

    This section shows the options available from the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU when the module is installed into the DEChub 900. The following is an example of the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU: DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU...

  • Page 23: Description Of Menu Options

    Out-of-band interface IP address –– this address is deleted. • Out-of-band interface port speed –– reset to 9600. Following are the only parameters that are not reset: • Serial number • Reset count • Error log data DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 24 Enter selection : 1 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 RESET WITH FACTORY DEFAULTS * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *...
  • Page 25 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 2 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 RESET WITH CURRENT SETTINGS This selection will reset your system with the current configuration settings.
  • Page 26 If the module is being configured for the first time, some fields will be blank. The following is an example of the display associated with this option: Enter selection : 3 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 DECrepeater 900GM, Ethernet Rptr SNMP, HW=v1,RO=v1,SW=v1.1 SysUpTime : 01:39:11 14 resets SNMP Read/Write Community...
  • Page 27 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 4 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 SET SNMP READ/WRITE COMMUNITY Format: The format for a community name is a string, consisting of four to thirty–one printable ASCII...
  • Page 28 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 5 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 ADD SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 29 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 6 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 DELETE SNMP TRAP ADDRESSES Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 30 Up to four error log dumps can be stored, and the most recent dump is displayed first. The following is an example of the display associated with this option: Enter selection : 7 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 DUMP ERROR LOG CURRENT RESET COUNT: 14 Entry #...
  • Page 31 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 8 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 SET IN-BAND INTERFACE IP ADDRESS Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 32 The following is an example of the dialog associated with this option (user response is shown in boldface type): Enter selection : 9 DECrepeater 900GM – slot 3 SET IN-BAND INTERFACE DEFAULT GATEWAY ADDRESS Format: The standard 4 octet dotted decimal notation in which each octet of the address is represented as a decimal value, separated by a ’.’...
  • Page 33 IP address. If the module is not configured with an IP address, select the Set In-Band Interface IP Address option (option [8] ) from the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU to set an IP address. Do not use the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager’s IP address to upgrade the DECrepeater 900GM.

  • Page 34: The Downline Upgrade (Dlu) Process

    • LED display — the Power LED and the Module OK remain on. The #2 Port State LED lights. • HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 900GM unknown • Typical time to complete this stage — normally 1 minute. However, due to variances in network configurations (load path and traffic levels), this stage of the DLU process can take up to 10 minutes to complete.
  • Page 35 LED and the Module OK remain on. The #3 Port State LED turns off. The #4 Port State LED lights. • HUB Manager display — DECrepeater 900GM unknown • Typical time to complete this stage — normally 30 seconds. The module resets, runs self-test, and then begins executing the new firmware image.
  • Page 36 IP address. If the module is not configured with an IP address, select the Set In-Band Interface IP Address option (option [8] ) from the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU to set an IP address. Do not use the DEChub 900 MultiSwitch Hub Manager’s IP address to upgrade the DECrepeater 900GM.
  • Page 37 ... Press Return Key to Start Load [Ctrl/C to abort]... NOTE: The DECrepeater 900GM is nonfunctional only during reset and self-test (about 1 minute of Stage 4) of the DLU process. During the first three stages of the process, the module continues to function as a repeater.
  • Page 38 The Hub Manager status display indicates the following: Hub Manager Status Display 4: DECrepeater 900GM unknown The Hub Manager status display continues to display this message until the DLU process is complete. This is normal. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 39 The screen displays one of the following: • If the module is installed into a DEChub ONE docking station, the screen displays the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU. • If the module is installed into a DEChub 900, the screen displays the follow- ing message: Press Return for Main Menu ...
  • Page 40 The module is nonfunctional only during reset and self-test (about 1 minute of Stage 4) of the DLU process. During the first three stages of the process, the module continues to function as a repeater. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 41 To enable out-of-band management, you need to assign an OBM IP address (use this option [11]) and select an OBM port speed (use option [12]) from the DECrepeater 900GM INSTALLATION MENU. See DEChub ONE Installation for OBM cabling information.
  • Page 42 [6] 38400 baud Return Enter selection [2] (9600) : 2 OBM port speed set. Press Return for Main Menu ... The OBM port speed you select must match the speed of your OBM port device. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 43: Led Descriptions

    Flashing once per State through not properly con- properly con- second indicates nected to another nected to another that the associated operational operational port is disabled by network device. network device. network management. (continued on next page) DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 44 AUI port is Flashing once Status labeled properly connected properly connected per second to another opera- to another opera- indicates that tional network tional network the associated device. device. port is disabled by network management. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 45: Problem Solving Using The Leds

    L-bracket screw is locked securely. Remove the module and inspect the mod- ule’s 48-pin and 160-pin connectors for bent, broken, or dirty pins. If any pins are broken or bent, replace the module. (continued on next page) DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 46 If self-test fails again, replace the module. Module OK Fan is faulty. Contact your Digital service LED is representative to replace the fan. flashing. (continued on next page) DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 47 Reseat the cable. device. If problem persists, replace the cable. Port State Associated port is Enable the associated port, if LED is flash- disabled by network necessary. ing about once management. per second. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 48: Connector Pin Assignments

    A4, B4 RX– A3, B3 A3, B3 TX– A3, B3 A3, B3 RX– A2, B2 A2, B2 50-pin Telco TX– A2, B2 A2, B2 connector RX– A1, B1 A1, B1 TX– A1, B1 A1, B1 LKG-8764-93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 49: Bn26U-03 Cable

    RX– RX– TX– RX– TX– TX– RX– TX– RX– RX– TX– RX– TX– RX– TX– TX– RX– TX– RX– RX– RX– TX– TX– TX– RX– TX– RX– RX– RX– TX– TX– Unused TX– Unused LKG-8928-94I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 50: H8571-J Adapter

    The following illustration shows the H8575-A adapter (6-pin MMJ connector to 25-pin D-Sub connector) and its pin assignments: 25 D–Sub(F) 6 MMJ TX– RX– H8575-A Note that EOS/ESD protection devices are not shown on diagram LKG–8793–93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 51: Aui (15-Pin D-Sub) Port Connector

    AUI (15-pin D-Sub) Port Connector The following illustration shows a 15-pin AUI connector and its pin assignments: Ports Ports Ports Ground Power rtn Ground DI– Ground Power (12V) Ground CI– Ground DO– 15-pin AUI connector LKG-8866-93I DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 52: Product Specifications

    Product Specifications Table 4 lists the DECrepeater 900GM operating specifications. Table 4 DECrepeater 900GM Operating Specifications Parameter Specification Operating Environment Operating Temperature 5°C to 50°C (41°F to 122°F) Relative Humidity 10% to 95% noncondensing Altitude Sea level to 4900 m (16,000 ft) Power 35.0 W, total power...

  • Page 53: Acoustical Specifications

    Current values for specific configurations are available from Digital Equipment Corporation representatives. 1 B = 10 dBA. Aktuelle Werte f r spezielle Ausr stungsstufen sind ber die Digital Equipment Vertretungen erhältlich. 1 B = 10 dBA. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...

  • Page 54: Associated Documents

    Digital’s Network Device Upgrade (DECndu) Plus utility. OPEN DECconnect Contains general descriptions to help plan and Applications Guide install networking systems based on Digital EC-G2570-42 Equipment Corporation’s OPEN DECconnect system and networking products. DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration...
  • Page 55 Digital’s local subsidiary or approved distributor Internal orders should be placed through U.S. Software Supply Business (SSB), Digital Equipment Corporation, 10 Cotton Rd. Nashua, NH. 03063-1260 *Any prepaid order from Puerto Rico must be placed with the Local Digital Subsidiary:...
  • Page 57 DECrepeater 900GM Installation and Configuration EK-DETTM-IN. B01 Please return this card. Your comments and suggestions will help us improve the quality and usefulness of our documentation. Did you use the manual as a reference or as a step-by-step procedure to install the device?
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