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- Page 1 INSTALLATION GUIDE for F3019, F3059, F3069, F3079, F7019, F7059, F7069, and F7079 FDDI ADAPTERS Desktop Network Interface Products C A B L E T R O N S Y S T E M S , I N C .
- Page 2 35 Industrial Way, P.O. Box 5005 Rochester, New Hampshire 03867-0505 P/N 9030826-01 December 1993...
- Page 3 NOTICE NOTICE Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made. The hardware, firmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without notice.
- Page 4 NOTICE FCC NOTICE This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
- Page 5 SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The F3079 and F7079 are Class 1 Laser Products The F3079 and F7079 adapters use Class 1 Laser transceivers. Read the following safety information before installing or operating these adapters. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits.
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Page 6: Safety Information
SAFETY INFORMATION SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS Laser Radiation and Connectors When the connector is in place, all laser radiation remains within the fiber. The maximum amount of radiant power exiting the fiber (under normal conditions) is -12.6 dBm or 55 x 10 watts. - Page 7 CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License Agreement. This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and Cabletron Systems, Inc. (“Cabletron”) that sets forth your rights and obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (“the Program”) contained in this package.
- Page 8 PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WITH RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Using This Manual ... 1-1 Getting Help ... 1-2 FDDI Adapter Features ... 1-3 1.3.1 Connectivity ... 1-3 1.3.2 Software... 1-5 1.3.3 Statistics... 1-5 1.3.4 LANVIEW 1.3.5 Technical Specifications ... 1-6 Technology Overview ... 1-8 1.4.1 100 Megabit/Second FDDI Over Copper ... 1-8 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS Hardware Requirements... - Page 10 CONTENTS APPENDIX A FDDI MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS A.1 Multimode Fiber Optics ...A-1 A.2 Multimode Fiber Optic Interface...A-2 A.3 Single Mode Fiber Optics ...A-3 A.3.1 Twisted Pair for FDDI Over Copper ...A-4 INDEX viii...
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Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction
INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The Cabletron Systems Installation Guide for F3019, F3059, F3069, F3079, and F7019, F7059, F7069, and F7079 FDDI Adapters is a simple installation and reference guide for the Cabletron Systems Micro Channel and EISA architecture compatible FDDI network adapters. -
Page 12: Getting Help
INTRODUCTION GETTING HELP If you need additional support related to the network adapters, or if you have any questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support. Before calling Cabletron Technical Support, please have the following information available for use by the Cabletron Technical Support personnel who will assist you. -
Page 13: Fddi Adapter Features
Channel compatible computer to an FDDI Over Copper 100 Megabit unshielded twisted pair network. F3059 The Cabletron Systems F3059 FDDI adapter has the same characteristics as the F3019 above, except that it is configured for shielded twisted pair cable. INTRODUCTION Media... - Page 14 The F3069, F3079, F7069, and F7079 adapters use industry standard Type S dual fiber FDDI connectors. The F3019 , F3059, F7019, and F7059 FDDI Over Copper adapters use the industry standard RJ-45 connectors (for unshielded and shielded twisted pair wire). All of the adapters can be configured as Single Attached Stations (SAS), or Dual Attach Stations (DAS), as defined in the ANSI X3T9.5 specification.
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Page 15: Software
1.3.4 LANVIEW LEDs ® The FDDI network adapters incorporate Cabletron’s LANVIEW LEDs. LANVIEW LEDs indicate receive and transmit data, show the status of the FDDI link, and indicate adapter error conditions. The LEDs help you diagnose problems, such as a failure to establish a link between the adapter and an active FDDI device at the other end of the network segment. -
Page 16: Technical Specifications
INTRODUCTION 1.3.5 Technical Specifications • System Interface • FDDI Hardware • Data Transfer • Buffer Memory • LED Indicators • Diagnostics Page 1 - 6 (All F30xx Models) Fully compatible with all computers that support 32-bit MicroChannel Bus architecture. (All F70xx Models) Fully compatible with all computers that support the EISA (Extended Industry Standard Architecture) Bus. - Page 17 • Station Mgmt • Processor • Cable Length • Netwk Interface Multimode -, Single Mode - Fiber, Type S, On-board RAM memory is downloaded with new version of SMT microcode when driver loads. Motorola 68ec020 CPU. (Multimode Fiber) 2km (1.2 miles) between stations using 62.5/125 m graded index fiber cable.
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Page 18: Technology Overview
INTRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY OVERVIEW 1.4.1 100 Megabit/Second FDDI Over Copper The migration of FDDI fiber optic technology to twisted pair copper wire began with the desire to utilize inexpensive, and previously installed twisted pair cable as a replacement for more expensive vendor-specific media. There are many benefits to be gained from operating FDDI technology on twisted pair cable: increased bandwidth, elimination of rewiring costs, reduced cost of new installations,... - Page 19 INTRODUCTION Some vendors are manufacturing STP-only products based on an earlier proposal rejected by ANSI (the “Green Book Proposal”). These products are proprietary and non-standard, and ANSI does not recognize or support them. The ANSI EIA/TIA 586 document was completed in 1991 and laid the foundation for cable plants supporting data rates of 100 Megabits per second.
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Page 21: Chapter 2 Installing The Adapters
FDDI network. HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS The F30XX family of FDDI network adapters is designed for any computer that supports IBM 32-bit Micro Channel (MCA) Bus architecture. The F70XX family of FDDI network adapters is designed for any computer that supports the Extended Industry Standard (EISA) Bus Architecture. - Page 22 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS PREPARING THE ADAPTERS The FDDI network adapters do not have any jumpers or switches to set. Each type of FDDI adapter is shipped with its own unique configuration file that is used by either the Micro Channel or EISA system configuration programs to set the card’s parameters for...
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Page 23: Installing The F30Xx Model Adapters
The F30XX and F70XX models are a family of FDDI adapters that are identical in all respects (see Figure 2-1, Nomenclature, F30XX and F70XX Model Adapters) except for the computer bus interface and the computer configuration procedures. 2.4.1 Installing the F30XX Model Adapters To install an F30XX model FDDI adapter in your computer follow these instructions: •... - Page 24 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS • Remove the protective backplate (1) from the selected slot, as shown in Figure 2-2. Loosen the thumbscrew (2) holding the backplate (1) in place over the selected slot, and slide the backplate out of the slot. Figure 2-3.
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Page 25: Copying The Adf File
2.4.2 Copying the ADF File After you have installed an F30XX model adapter into your Micro Channel computer, you must copy the Cabletron Adapter Description File (ADF) onto a backup copy of the Micro Channel computer’s Reference Diskette. The ADF file is supplied with your Cabletron software. -
Page 26: Installing The F70Xx Model Adapters
INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS 2.4.3 Installing the F70XX Model Adapters The F30XX and F70XX models are a family of FDDI adapters that are identical in all respects (see Figure 2-1, Nomenclature, F30XX and F70XX Model Adapters) except the computer bus interface, and the computer configuration procedure. -
Page 27: Lanview Leds
(for a period of thirty seconds) on the Processor LED. (See Section 2.5, LANVIEW LEDs, which follows.) LANVIEW LEDS The FDDI network adapters incorporate Cabletron Systems’ built- in LANVIEW ® visual diagnostic and status monitoring LEDs. The... -
Page 28: Using Lanview Leds
INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS 2.5.1 Using LANVIEW LEDs The FDDI network adapters employ four LANVIEW LEDs. The functions of these LEDs are explained below: Processor LED (red) The F30XX and F70XX model FDDI adapters use an on-board Motorola 68ec020 CPU. The Processor LED flashes at different rates to indicate on-board processor conditions. -
Page 29: Loading Network Software
If you are unable to establish a link with the FDDI network, try connecting this cable segment to a working FDDI station. Run the diagnostic Loopback test with a loopback connector to check the adapter. • Illuminates in green to indicate that Link has been established with another FDDI device in the FDDI network. - Page 30 INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS • If a connection to a server or a host cannot be maintained, check the cable first with a test set. After verifying the cable, check the device that you are trying to communicate with. Verify that you can contact it, or that other clients can contact it. Page 2 - 10...
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Page 31: Chapter 3 Network Connections
NETWORK CONNECTIONS CHAPTER 3 NETWORK CONNECTIONS If you are not familiar with the characteristics of FDDI networks, you should review the hardware, network, and environmental requirements outlined in the ANSI X3T9.5 FDDI Network Specification. All conditions, guidelines, specifications and requirements included in the ANSI X3T9.5 specification must be met to ensure satisfactory performance of the FDDI adapter. -
Page 32: Twisted Pair Fddi Connections
NETWORK CONNECTIONS Figure 3-1. Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable 3.1.1 Twisted Pair FDDI Connections The RJ-45 pinout configuration for Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP) and Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Physical Layer Medium Dependent (PMD) ports is shown below. Transmit - Transmit + Figure 3-2. -
Page 33: Checking Network Connections
When connecting two twisted pair ports together (e.g., an M type port on an FDCMIM-24 to an F7069 FDDI network NOTE adapter), a transmit and receive cross-over must occur between the two devices (i.e., within the cable). CHECKING NETWORK CONNECTIONS Observe the condition of the LANVIEW LEDs on the FDDI adapter rear bracket before and after connecting the adapter to the FDDI network. -
Page 34: Fddi Station Configurations
NETWORK CONNECTIONS 3.2.2 FDDI Station Configurations The following terminology is explained in more detail in ANSI X3T9.5. There are four valid FDDI station configurations: • SAS - Single Attach Station • DAS - Dual Attach Station • DAC - Dual Attach Concentrator •... - Page 35 FDDI RECEPTACLES PRIMARY IN DUAL ATTACHMENT SECONDARY IN SINGLE ATTACHMENT Figure 3-3. FDDI Connector Types Types A, B, and M are precision connectors, mechanically keyed to assure proper connections to Primary-In and Primary-Out fibers. Types A and B provide dual attachment to the primary and secondary data paths of the main ring.
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Page 36: Implementing A Dual Attach Station
NETWORK CONNECTIONS IMPLEMENTING A DUAL ATTACH STATION The Dual Attach Station configuration is implemented by installing a “daughter board.” The daughter board plugs into a slot adjacent to the F30/F70XX FDDI adapter and connects to the FDDI adapter by a pair of ribbon cables. The daughter board provides the additional FDDI connectors and ancillary circuitry for Dual Attach Station operation. -
Page 37: Installing A Daughter Board
3.3.1 Installing a Daughter Board To install a daughter board, follow the instructions outlined below: • Turn off the power to the computer and peripherals, and disconnect all power cords and cables. • Remove the computer cover and select a slot for the daughter board, adjacent to the slot occupied by the FDDI adapter. - Page 38 NETWORK CONNECTIONS Ribbon Cables Figure 3-5. Connecting a Daughter Board • Secure the daughter board bracket to the computer frame. Replace the computer covers, reconnect all cables and power up the computer. • Connect the FDDI cables to adapter and daughter board according to the FDDI ring configuration.
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Page 39: Appendix A Fddi Media Specifications
FDDI MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS A.1 MULTIMODE FIBER OPTICS • Cable - The Multimode fiber optic link segments should consist of either 50/125 m, 62.5 m, or 100/140 m fiber optic cabling. • Attenuation - Cable must be tested with a fiber optic attenuation test set adjusted for an 850 nm wave length. -
Page 40: Multimode Fiber Optic Interface
FDDI MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS A.2 MULTIMODE FIBER OPTIC INTERFACE Table A-1. Multimode Fiber Optic Interface Parameter Receive Sensitivity: Peak Input Power: Transmitter Power: 50/125 m fiber: 62.5/125 m fiber: -10.0 dBm 100/140 m fiber: Error Rate: Page A - 2 Typical Worst Value Case... -
Page 41: Single Mode Fiber Optics
A.3 SINGLE MODE FIBER OPTICS Cable - The Single Mode fiber optic link segments should consist of 8.7/125 m duplex single mode fiber optic cabling. Acceptable cable types must adhere to the following specifications, as set forth in the FDDI X3T9.5 specification: Table A-2. -
Page 42: Twisted Pair For Fddi Over Copper
FDDI MEDIA SPECIFICATIONS A.3.1 Twisted Pair for FDDI Over Copper Twisted pair cable for use in FDDI Over Copper transmission is specified in EIA/TIA TSB-36/TSB-40. Table A-3, below, lists these cable specifications. Table A-3. Twisted Pair Specifications for FDDI Over Copper Cable/Connector Maximum Total Cable Length... -
Page 43: Index
Adapter preparing the adapters for installation 2-2 Adapter connectivity 1-3 Adapter features 1-3 ctron.com 1-2 F3019 FDDI adapter connectivity 1-3 features 1-3 F3059 FDDI adapter connectivity 1-3 features 1-3 F3069 FDDI adapter connectivity 1-4 features 1-3 F3079 FDDI adapter connectivity 1-4... - Page 44 INDEX EISA configuration file Processor LED 2-7 preparing the adapters 2-2 unpacking the adapters 2-1 LANVIEW LEDs 1-5, 2-7 bicolor LED 2-8 link 2-9 no connection 2-8 signal detect 2-8 processor LED 2-8 receive data 2-8 using LANVIEW LEDs transmit data 2-8 Loading network software 2-9 Network connections 3-1 checking network...