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BRIM-W6
USER'S GUIDE
CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005

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  • Page 1 BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE CABLETRON SYSTEMS, P. O. Box 5005, Rochester, NH 03866-5005...
  • Page 2 ADVISED OF, KNOWN, OR SHOULD HAVE KNOWN, THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. This electric hazard symbol appears in the BRIM-W6 User’s Guide. Read all instructions that appear with this symbol. Failure to follow the instructions appearing with this symbol could result in the presence of an electric hazard which has the potential to cause injury.
  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    Radio Interference Regulations of the Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par le ministère des Communications du Canada. BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 4: Vcci Notice

    3. APPLICABLE LAW. This License Agreement shall be interpreted and governed under the laws and in the state and federal courts of New Hampshire. You accept the personal jurisdiction and venue of the New Hampshire courts. BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE VCCI NOTICE NOTICE...
  • Page 5: United States Government Restricted Rights

    Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph (c) (1) (ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software clause at 252.227- 7013. Cabletron Systems, Inc., 35 Industrial Way, Rochester, New Hampshire 03867. BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION UNPACKING THE BRIM-W6 ... 2-1 INSTALLING WPIMs ... 2-2 INSTALLING THE BRIM-W6... 2-3 2.3.1 Installing a BRIM-W6 in a MIM ... 2-3 2.3.2 Installing a BRIM-W6 in a Hub ... 2-5 CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDS BRIM-W6 LEDS... 3-1 INDEX BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 2, Installation, describes how to install Wide Area Network Physical Interface Modules (WPIMs) into the BRIM-W6. This chapter also explains how to install a BRIM-W6 into a MIM or a standalone hub. Chapter 3, LANVIEW LEDs, describes how to use the BRIM-W6 LEDs to monitor BRIM performance and status.
  • Page 8: Getting Help

    CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 1.2 GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the BRIM-W6, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support: By phone ...(603) 332-9400 Monday-Friday; 8am - 8pm Eastern Time By CompuServe ...GO CTRON from any ! prompt...
  • Page 9: Brim-W6 Features

    MIB Support Refer to the Release Notes included with the host MIM or standalone hub for a list of all MIBs supported by the BRIM-W6. For information about how to extract and compile individual MIBs, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support (see Getting Help).
  • Page 10: Brim-W6 Specifications

    GR-1089-CORE EMC and Electrical Safety Generic Criteria for It is the responsibility of the person who sells the system in which the BRIM-W6 will be installed to ensure that the total WARNING system meets allowed limits of conducted and radiated emissions.
  • Page 11: Related Manuals

    The WPIM Local Management Guide shipped with each WPIM provides step-by-step information on setting up your BRIM-W6 through local management and provides WAN interface cable pinouts. This manual references procedures in these manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.
  • Page 12: Chapter 2 Installation

    This chapter contains instructions for unpacking the BRIM-W6, installing WPIMs, and installing the BRIM-W6 into Cabletron devices that support BRIM technology. To install the BRIM-W6 and WPIMs, you need the following equipment: • 1 disposable grounding strap (provided with any MIM or hub) • 1 Phillips screwdriver.
  • Page 13: Installing Wpims

    1. Attach the disposable grounding strap to your wrist (refer to the instructions outlined on the disposable grounding strap package). 2. Remove the two faceplate screws from the BRIM-W6. See Figure 2-1. 3. Remove the faceplate. 4. Insert the connector pins of the WPIM into the connector on the BRIM-W6.
  • Page 14: Installing The Brim-W6

    2.3 INSTALLING THE BRIM-W6 You can install a BRIM-W6 in most Cabletron devices that support BRIM technology (e.g., EMM-E6, or MicroMMAC). Refer to the release notes for the version of firmware running on the Cabletron device to make sure that the BRIM-W6 is supported. The following subsections provide generic instructions for installing a BRIM-W6 in a MIM or standalone hub.
  • Page 15 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATION Figure 2-2. Removing the BRIM Coverplate STANDOFF BRIM CONNECTOR Figure 2-3. Installing the BRIM-W6 1028_03 MOUNTING SCREW 1028_04 STANDOFF SCREW STANDOFF BRIM COVERPLATE MOUNTING SCREW FACEPLATE MOUNTING SCREW BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE...
  • Page 16: Installing A Brim-W6 In A Hub

    8. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-W6 into the BRIM connector on the MIM. 9. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM-W6 until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes. Ensure that the standoffs on the MIM align with the standoff screw holes on the BRIM.
  • Page 17 6. Place your BRIM-W6 behind the hub face plate. See Figure 2-3. 7. Insert the connector pins of the BRIM-W6 into the hub connector. 8. Press down firmly on the back of the BRIM-W6 until the pins slide all the way into the connector holes.
  • Page 18: Chapter 3 Lanview Leds

    (flashing) BRIM-W6 USER’S GUIDE CHAPTER 3 LANVIEW LEDS BRIM-W6 RCV STS Figure 3-1. LANVIEW LEDs Table 3-1. BRIM-W6 LEDs Color Green WPIM is transmitting packets. The WPIM is not transmitting packets or the port is disabled. Yellow The WPIM is receiving packets.
  • Page 19 CHAPTER 3: LANVIEW LEDS Table 3-1. BRIM-W6 LEDs (Continued) Color (Status) (flashing) Yellow Yellow (flashing) Green Port disabled. Port enabled, no link, no test. (solid) Port enabled, link, fault, no test. Port enabled, link, no fault, no test, standby. (solid) Port enabled, no fault, test.
  • Page 20 BRIMs Installing in a Hub 2-5 Installing in a MIM 2-3 Cabletron Systems Technical Support 1-2 EMC 1-4 EMI 1-4 Environmental Requirements 1-4 LANVIEW LEDs Overview 1-3 MIB Support 1-3 WAN Protocols 1-3 WPIMs Installation 2-2 INDEX Index-1...

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