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F6019, F6059, F6069, AND F6079
FDDI NETWORK ADAPTERS
INSTALLATION GUIDE

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  • Page 1 F6019, F6059, F6069, AND F6079 FDDI NETWORK ADAPTERS INSTALLATION GUIDE...

  • Page 2: Software Disclaimer

    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 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC 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 4 SAFETY INFORMATION CLASS 1 LASER TRANSCEIVERS The F6079 is a Class 1 Laser Product The F6079 adapter uses a Class 1 Laser transceiver. Read the following safety information before installing or operating the F6079 adapter. The Class 1 laser transceivers use an optical feedback loop to maintain Class 1 operation limits.

  • Page 5: 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 -12.6dBm or 55x10 -6 watts. Removing the optical connector from the transceiver allows laser radiation to emit directly from the optical port.

  • Page 6: Program License Agreement

    CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. 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 7 PROGRAM LICENSE AGREEMENT CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER IMPRESS 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.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Welcome to the Cabletron Systems F6019, F6059, F6069, and F6079 Network Adapter Installation Guide. This manual is a simple installation and reference guide for the Cabletron Systems FDDI , and FDDI Over Copper network adapters for NuBus compatible computers.

  • Page 9: Getting Help

    INTRODUCTION Appendix A, A/UX Driver and Utilities, shows how to install the ® Cabletron A/UX driver, and use A/UX statistics and edit utilities. Appendix B, FDDI Media Specifications, lists the specifications for Multimode Fiber, Single Mode Fiber, and FDDI Over Copper twisted pair media.
  • Page 10 Distributed Data Interface network. The F6019 network adapter uses industry standard RJ-45 twisted pair connectors. The F6019 adapter can be configured as either a Single Attach-, or Dual Attach station as described in the ANSI FDDI Over Copper Standard. LANVIEW LEDs show the status of the network link and on-board processor.
  • Page 11 Macintosh computer to an ANSI Standard X3T9.5 Multimode Fiber Distributed Data Interface network. The F6069 FDDI network adapters use industry standard Type S dual fiber Multimode FDDI connectors. The F6069 adapter can be configured as either a Single Attach, or Dual Attach station as described in the ANSI X3T9.5 Standard.

  • Page 12: Lanview Leds

    STATISTICS Statistics can be gathered for the F60XX network adapter models either from your Macintosh, or from another workstation utilizing Cabletron Systems’ Remote LANVIEW LANVIEW for SunNet Manager software, you can gather statistics on the adapter’s activity on the network. For further information on gathering network adapter statistics from another workstation, refer to the appropriate network management manual.
  • Page 13 INTRODUCTION • LED Indicators • Diagnostics • Station Management • Processor • Cable Length F6019 • Cable Length F6059 Page 1 - 6 Processor LED (Red) - Flash rate indicates processor status 1 flash/sec for 30 secs- (Heartbeat - OK)

  • Page 14: Technology Overview

    F6079, Single Mode FDDI Cable- supports up to 40 km (24 miles) between stations using 8.7 /125 um Single Mode Fiber Cable. F6019, F6059 - Industry standard RJ-45 connectors. F6069, F6079 - Industry standard S type fiber optic connectors. INTRODUCTION...
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION The guidelines for the new standard are set forth below: • Transmit distance of 100 meters for both UTP and STP cable. • The same Bit Error Rate as FDDI over fiber cable (2 x 10 • FCC Class A (commercial) certification. •...

  • Page 16: Hardware Requirements

    INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS This chapter contains instructions for preparing and installing your Cabletron Systems’ F60XX series network adapter into your Macintosh computer. The F60XX series adapters are compatible with any Macintosh that supports NuBus. The Cabletron F60XX series adapters are software configurable; they have no jumpers or switches.

  • Page 17: Preparing The Adapter

    Ribbon Cable Connectors to dual attach daughter board NuBUS Connector RJ-45 Connector F6019/F6059 Figure 2-1. Nomenclature, F60XX FDDI Network Adapters Page 2 - 2 LANVIEW LEDs Processor Transmit Data...
  • Page 18 LANVIEW LEDS The F60XX series network adapters for the Macintosh incorporate Cabletron Systems’ built-in visual diagnostic and status monitoring LEDs called LANVIEW. The LANVIEW LEDs (shown in Figure 2-1) are more effective than a network monitor, because network troubleshooting personnel can quickly scan the LEDs to diagnose network problems and determine which node or segment is faulty.

  • Page 19: Installing The Adapters

    INSTALLING THE ADAPTERS Receive (yellow) The Receive LED illuminates to indicate that FDDI packets are being received from the network. Transmit Data (green) The Transmit Data LED illuminates when FDDI packets are being transmitted by the adapter onto the network. Bicolor LED This LED indicates one of three possible FDDI network link conditions.

  • Page 20: Installing Network Software

    INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE CHAPTER 3 INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE This chapter contains instructions for installing the FDDITalk, network management, and statistic software for your Macintosh. The network software operates with both Macintosh System 6.04and later, and System 7.XX. SOFTWARE DISCLAIMER Cabletron has tested its software with current virus checking technologies.
  • Page 21 INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE INSTALLING FDDITALK AND STATISTICS Your Macintosh must have System File Version 6.0.4 or later, or System 7 to be able to run FDDITalk with the FDDI NOTE: adapters. Apple’s AppleTalk, FDDITalk, and Cabletron Systems network drivers for the FDDI adapters are provided on Cabletron’s Installer Disk.
  • Page 22 • Double click on the disk icon to open it. Double click on the Installer icon to open the installation program. The logo screen should appear. • Click OK in the logo screen to bring you to the Installer screen. •...
  • Page 23 INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE USING NETWORK MANAGEMENT Your Macintosh must have System File Version 6.0.4 or later and AppleTalk must be installed to be able to run the Network NOTE: Management software. Management software is provided with all network adapters for the Macintosh.
  • Page 24 • Owner - This field, up to 32 characters, displays the name entered in the User Name field in the Chooser. • Comment - Enter a field, up to 32 characters, containing miscellaneous information. • MMAC addr = xx-xx-xx-xx-xx-xx - Enter the address for the MMAC to which the adapter is connected.
  • Page 25 INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE ACTIVATING FDDITALK After FDDITalk has been installed, it must be activated so your Macintosh can communicate on the FDDI network. FDDITalk is activated through the Network option in the Control Panel (see Fig. 3-4). This option was placed in the Control Panel when you ran the Installer program to load FDDITalk.
  • Page 26 INSTALLING NETWORK SOFTWARE MacTCP If you wish to run MacTCP over FDDI, select Interface for FDDI MacTCP from the Customize function. Then select LAPFDDI in the MacTCP control panel. Note that MacTCP is not included on the installer disk and is available from Apple. Page 3 - 7...

  • Page 27: Network Connections

    NETWORK CONNECTIONS CHAPTER 4 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 28 NETWORK CONNECTIONS Bracket FDDI Connector FDDI Cable Insertion Key Figure 4-1. Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable 4.1.1 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. Receive + Transmit - Transmit +...
  • Page 29 When connecting two twisted pair ports together (e.g., an M type port on an FDCMIM-24 to an F6069 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 30 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 4.2.2 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 31: Implementing A Dual Attach Station

    NETWORK CONNECTIONS 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. Type M is used for single attachment stations, at the workstation end of the SAS lobe.
  • Page 32 NETWORK CONNECTIONS 4.3.1 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 33 The F60XX adapter diagnostics program verifies that the adapter you installed is communicating properly with your Macintosh and the FDDI network. The diagnostics program checks the adapter’s central processor, memory, and network interface controller. Included is a loopback test that verifies both the transmit and receive functions of the FDDI network interface.
  • Page 34 DIAGNOSTICS ACCESSING THE DIAGNOSTICS If you boot up your Macintosh from a disk with FDDITalk installed, be sure the Built-In port is selected on the Network Control Panel to disable the adapter’s FDDI network port. To access the diagnostics, open the FDDI_Diags folder. Then double click on the FDDI_Diags icon to start the diagnostics.
  • Page 35 5.3.1 Diagnostic Slot Menu To the right of the Diagnostic Test Menu is the Diagnostic Slot Menu. All NuBus slots containing FDDI adapters will appear in the Diagnostic Slot Menu with enabled check boxes. To exclude a slot from the diagnostic testing, click on the appropriate check box to remove the check mark.
  • Page 36 DIAGNOSTICS 5.3.3 Test Messages As each slot is tested, a TESTING message is displayed to the right of the slot heading in the Diagnostic Slot Menu. Upon completion of each test for a given slot, a PASSED or FAILED message will be displayed to the right of the slot’s heading in the Diagnostic Slot Menu.

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