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Cabletron Systems Netlink FRX4000 Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Document number T he Co mp le te Ne tw orkin g S olution 09-41-06-114-03...

  • Page 3: Statements Of Compliance

    Printed in the United States of America. Order Number: FRX4-MNT-DOC. Also see third-party software copyrights in the Netlink FRX4000/FRX6000 User Guide. Netlink is a trademark of Cabletron Systems, Inc. All other product desig- nations are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 4: About This Manual

    Cabletron Systems, Inc. The manual provides information that will aid in troubleshooting and maintaining an FRX4000. You should also have a Netlink FRX4000/FRX6000 User Guide for ref- erence. Some of the operations described in this manual can lead to damage to the hardware and/or software if not performed correctly.

  • Page 5: Related Documents

    Related Documents The Netlink FRX4000/FRX6000 User Guide is shipped with every FRX6000, and is an option with FRX4000. Copies of this and other Cabletron documents can be ordered from Cabletron Systems or your local distributor of Cabletron products.
  • Page 6 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1— Product Overview LAN Interfaces ...1-2 Operator Interfaces ...1-2 Chapter 2—Diagnostic Procedures Reviewing Boot Messages ...2-4 Boot Messages ...2-5 Chapter 3—Testing & Replacing Components Removing the Chassis Cover ...3-3 Testing Component Voltages ...3-4 Replacing Memory Modules ...3-5 Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card ...3-6 Adding or Replacing a DSU/CSU Card ...3-11 Appendix A—Configuration Drawings...
  • Page 8 RS-232 Cables for Ports 4–7 ... A-7 V.35 Cables for Ports 4–7 ... A-8 X.21 Cables for Ports 4–7 ... A-9 A-10 Auxiliary Console Cable, FRX4000 to PC ... A-10 A-11 Console Cable Converter, FRX4000 to Terminal ... A-10 A-12 Auxiliary Console Cable, FRX4000 to Modem...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 Product Overview

    Detailed product descriptions can be found in the Netlink FRX4000/ FRX6000 User Guide. A basic FRX4000 contains four serial ports for connection to a frame relay or X.25 network, user devices, and/or other Cabletron frame relay devices (FRX4000, FRX6000, SmartSwitch 1800, 9W004).

  • Page 10: Lan Interfaces

    However, a keyboard and video device are necessary for initial configuration, and can be helpful later for monitoring. Each FRX4000 is shipped with cables that allow connection to an ASCII terminal by any of three methods: direct connection to ter- minal, connection to terminal via modems, or direct connection to PC running terminal emulation software.
  • Page 11 Remote monitoring and configuration of any FRX6000 with IP and SNMP configured can be performed via Cabletron’s Spectrum network management platform, or via a Hewlett Packard® workstation with HP OpenView and Netlink OmniView. An async terminal’s keyboard must have well as keys.

  • Page 13: Chapter 2 Diagnostic Procedures

    This chapter describes the procedures for verifying correct configuration and operation of an FRX4000. It also provides some guidelines for pursuing a solution if there is a problem. When an FRX4000 is switched on, the following should occur: The fan(s) and the power light on the front panel will come on.

  • Page 14: Port Status Display

    From this screen, you should be able to log into the (Figure 2-2), which is the starting point for most configuration and operation procedures. Rmtid=local Type C onn# State Operational SN A Operational SN A Operational Operational Main Menu FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 15: Main Menu

    Software V ersion n.n M A I N M E N U A C onfiguration B Operation C S tatus Displays D Events E S tatis tics R ep orts Op tion : Figure 2-2 Main Menu It can probably be asssumed that if you are reading this chapter, the node did not boot correctly as described.

  • Page 16: Reviewing Boot Messages

    As an FRX4000 boots, screen information verifies configuration file format, and displays any errors. This data is displayed only until the FRX4000 software is running; however, it is saved in a file named BOOTRPT.TXT, and the operator can later display it in a report. This can be used as a tool to verify that startup of the node proceeded without errors.

  • Page 17: Boot Messages

    Meaning: The database file specified in the message dis- played before this one (see ) was not successfully converted to the new file ... release of FRX4000 software. Action: If the file is X25REC.DAT (node parameters), a new default file will automatically be created. If an error...
  • Page 18 None. Converting (FILENAME) file ... Meaning: The software is converting the specified file from the earlier release of FRX4000 software to the new release. (This happens during migration to a new release.) The number of database files that exist depends on the configuration in the earlier release.
  • Page 19 None. Database Validation Error: Version “n.nn”, Expected (current release) Meaning: The version of the database is incompatible with that of the operating system. The FRX4000 will save the database and open a new blank database. Action: Check all database records (accessible under...
  • Page 20 IP Routing records (described in the User Guide). No remote subscribers for subID “n” Meaning: No Remote Subscriber records existed in the database for the specified SNA subscriber ( Action: Delete the SNA Subscriber record or create Remote Subscriber records. subID FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...
  • Page 21 Make the necessary changes to the old database to assure that it does not contain parameters that are invalid in the new release, then reinstall the new FRX4000 software via file transfer ( from the Main Menu—described in the User Guide) from a remote FRX4000 or FRX6000.
  • Page 22 Meaning: There is a error in the database file X25REC.DAT. Action: Copy X25REC.DAT via file transfer ( from the Main Menu—described in the User Guide) from a remote FRX4000 or FRX6000 SNMP System Defaults file X25REC.DAT does not exist, System May Not Boot Correctly Meaning: Self-explanatory.
  • Page 23 Action: Include the displayed values in an incident report to Cabletron Systems Technical Unknown Mbox ID in HOST message MID “n,” BID “n” Meaning: A message was received at the host dispatcher’s exchange from an unknown port ( Action: Include the displayed values in an incident report to Cabletron Systems Technical Waitfmsg Received Unknown MSG “n,”...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3-Testing & Replacing Components

    Testing & Replacing Components Several hardware components of an FRX4000 can be tested and/or replaced in the field by a qualified service person. This chapter describes replacement and installation of cards and memory modules. Static electricity can destroy the FRX4000 hardware.

  • Page 26: Frx4000, Interior View

    Connector Module for Serial Expansion Card Serial Expansion Card CSU/DSU Card Flash Memory SIMM DRAM SIMM Reset Switch Figure 3-3 FRX4000, Interior View FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 27: Removing The Chassis Cover

    2. Turn the unit over and remove the screw shown in the following figure. Remove Screw Figure 3-4 FRX4000, Bottom View 3. Turn the unit right side up. Grip the top and bottom of the unit securely and pull the the top one to two inches forward, as shown in the following figure.

  • Page 28: Testing Component Voltages

    Figure 3-5 Removing the FRX4000 Cover 4. Grasp the front of the top and lift the top up and off. Testing Component Voltages Be careful! These procedures are performed with exposed live AC and DC power. To make sure certain components are transmitting/receiving the proper voltages, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 29: Replacing Memory Modules

    3. Check the following: Power Supply: Measure the AC voltage. Measure the DC output voltages (+12V, -12V, +5V). Motherboard: Measure the DC input voltages. Replacing Memory Modules Location – see Figure 3-3 page DRAM (8 Mb) = 85207015, Flash (4 Mb) = 09-44-15-005. 1.

  • Page 30: Adding Or Replacing An Expansion Card

    If replacing an existing Expansion card, but not the asso- ciated connector card, go to step 2. 2. Remove the appropriate screws shown in the following figure. 3-2). Cabletron product codes FRX4000-232-UGK FRX4000-422-UGK FRX4000-V35-UGK none page 3-3.) Then: step FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 31: Expansion And Connector Cards

    Expansion Card Screws Figure 3-7 Expansion and Connector Cards 3. Grasp the card by the edges and carefully pull it up and out of the motherboard connectors. 4. Place the removed card into an anti-static bag. If one is not handy, set the module aside until after step 12, then use the bag that contained the replacement module.

  • Page 32: Frx4000 Motherboard

    (standoffs). (See squeeze the tabs at the top of each post (see the following figure) together with a pair of pliers, then slip the card over the tabs. Screws step Figure 3-7.) One at a time, FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 33: Connector Card Mounting Post

    Figure 3-9 Connector Card Mounting Post 9. Pull the card out of the motherboard connector. 10. Install the new connector card by pushing it gently but securely into the motherboard connector shown in the following figure. Snap each corner onto its mounting post, and make sure the con- nector is fully inserted into the motherboard.

  • Page 34: Installing An Expansion Card

    Figure 3-11 Installing an Expansion Card 14. Replace the four nylon screws, securing the card to the spacers on the motherboard. 15. Replace the top by reversing the removal procedure. 3-10 Figure 3-8 page 3-8.) FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 35: Adding Or Replacing A Dsu/Csu Card

    (where no card existed before) or a replacement for an existing card: Replacement Number = 61500024 Upgrade Number = FRX4000-DSU-UGK (includes mounting posts and RJ-48 cable) 1. If the cover is not already off, remove it. (See go to step 4 to install a new card or step 2 to remove an existing card.

  • Page 36: Installing A Dsu/Csu Card

    Figure 3-13 Installing a DSU/CSU Card 6. Replace the top of the FRX4000 by reversing the removal pro- cedure. 3-12 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 37: Appendix A-Configuration Drawings

    Configuration Drawings For reference, the following figure shows the ports on an FRX4000: Ports 4–7 are on optional expansion module LAN Port WAN 4 WAN 5 WAN 6 WAN 7 WAN 0 WAN 1 WAN 2 WAN 3 Optional CSU/DSU Port...

  • Page 38: A-2 Rs-232 Cables For Ports 0, 1

    FGnd SGnd Figure A-2 RS-232 Cables for Ports 0, 1 Cabletron part numbers: DCE FRX4-DCED25-CAB DTE FRX4-DTED25-CAB (Note that DTE cable is straight-through) Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd SDCD SCTS SRTS Rate Sel FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 39: Cables For Wan Ports 2 And 3

    Cables for WAN Ports 2 and 3 To FRX4000 Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd Figure A-3 RS-232 Cables for Ports 2, 3 Configuration Drawings Cabletron part numbers: DCE FRX4-232DCE-CAB DTE FRX4-232DTE-CAB (Note that DTE cable is straight-through) Physical DTE...

  • Page 40: A-4 V.35 Cables For Ports 2, 3

    To FRX4000 AA C A Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd Figure A-4 V.35 Cables for Ports 2, 3 Cabletron part numbers: DCE FRX4-V35DCE-CAB DTE FRX4-V35DTE-CAB Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 41: A-5 Rs-449 Cables For Ports 2, 3

    To FRX4000 Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd RTSa CTSa SGnd SGnd RTSb CTSb SGnd Figure A-5 RS-449 Cables for Ports 2, 3 Configuration Drawings Cabletron Part Numbers: DCE FRX4-449DCE-CAB FRX4-449DTE-CAB Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal FGnd RTSa SGnd SGnd...

  • Page 42: A-6 X.21 Cables For Ports 2, 3

    To FRX4000 15 9 Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd Figure A-6 X.21 Cables for Ports 2, 3 Cabletron Part Numbers: DCE FRX4-X21DCE-CAB FRX4-X21DTE-CAB Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 43: A-7 Rs-232 Cables For Ports 4–7

    Cables for WAN Ports 4–7 To FRX4000 Note “IO ” label at this end of DCE version Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd Figure A-7 RS-232 Cables for Ports 4–7 Configuration Drawings Cabletron part numbers: DCE FRX-232DCE-CAB DTE FRX-232DTE-CAB...

  • Page 44: A-8 V.35 Cables For Ports 4–7

    To FRX4000 Physical DCE (Female Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd Figure A-8 V.35 Cables for Ports 4–7 Cabletron part numbers: DCE FRX-V35DCE-CAB DTE FRX-V35DTE-CAB Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal FGnd SGnd FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

  • Page 45: A-9 X.21 Cables For Ports 4–7

    To FRX4000 Physical DCE (Female Connector) Figure A-9 X.21 Cables for Ports 4–7 These cables provide X.21 interfaces for an RS-422 Expansion Card. Configuration Drawings Cabletron Part Numbers: DCE FRX-X21DCE-CAB FRX-X21DTE-CAB Physical DTE (Male Connector) Signal Signal FGnd FGnd CLKa...

  • Page 46: Auxiliary Console Cables

    Auxiliary Console Cables To FRX4000 Console Port Signal SGnd Figure A-10 Auxiliary Console Cable, FRX4000 to PC Signal SGnd Figure A-11 Console Cable Converter, FRX4000 to Terminal A-10 Cabletron Part Number: FRX-PC-CAB Female Connector Cabletron Part Number: FRX-9/25-ADAP 9-pin end plugs...

  • Page 47: Auxiliary Console Cable, Frx4000 To Modem

    To FRX4000 Console Port Signal SGnd Figure A-12 Auxiliary Console Cable, FRX4000 to Modem Configuration Drawings Cabletron Part Number: FRX-MOD-CAB Male Connector A-11...

  • Page 49: Appendix B-Installing Software

    File backup and restore, used to copy files between the FRX4000 and either a locally attached PC or a remote FRX4000 or FRX6000. Remote file transfer, used to copy files from one FRX4000 to another. Remote software update, used to install an entire software release from remote FRX4000.
  • Page 50 When backup is performed to an FRX4000, the database will be copied automatically into a directory named backup. Item C is used to restore the database that was backed up using item B.

  • Page 51: Backing Up And Restoring Local Files

    This operation copies files (one at a time) from the FRX4000 to the locally attached PC, and is useful for backing up the FRX4000's con- figuration database.

  • Page 52: Database Files

    IPX static route parameters LANPAR.DAT LAN card parameters LOGPAR.DAT Logical port parameters LLC2 host parameters LLC2HPAR.DAT LLC2IPAR.DAT LLC2 interface parameters LLCLHSVC.DAT LLC2 originated host SVC parameters LLCRHSVC.DAT LLC2 terminated host SVC parameters continued on next page icon. FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...
  • Page 53 This operation copies files from the locally attached PC to the FRX4000. The procedure can be used to install a software update into the FRX4000, or to restore database files that were backed up with the operation. The operation transfers one file...
  • Page 54 Upload Path 7. Click on the file you want to copy to the FRX4000, then click 8. After the file has been copied to the FRX4000, the On-Line Node Operations Menu will be displayed. If you want to copy another file, press ;...

  • Page 55: Remote File Transfer

    3 to change the directory to which the remaining file(s) will be sent. Remote File Transfer This operation copies a file from one FRX4000 to another. This operation requires either physical X.25 ports or logical X.25 (on physical frame relay) ports on each device.

  • Page 56: Remote Software Update

    6. Once the transfer is complete, the sending node will clear the connection. Remote Software Update This operation sends a complete software update from one FRX4000 to another. The file UPDATE.TXT contains a list of the files that will be transferred.
  • Page 57 space for a multiple file transfer, the largest file will be sent first. It will be transferred only if there is enough disk space for the new file and the file it is replacing. Once the transfer is complete, the old file will be deleted, providing enough disk space to accommodate the next file.

  • Page 59: Index

    BOOTBAK.TXT BOOTRPT.TXT Boot-up information, displaying Bootup messages 3-6 , 3-11 Cards, adding Components, replacing Cover, removing Database backing up files restoring Drawings, hardware File backup, SmartSwitch to local PC File restore, PC to SmartSwitch File transfer Files, operating Function keys Local File Backup Main Menu Memory, replacing...
  • Page 60 Screen displays Self-test, hardware Software updates Voltages, testing ZMODEM idx-2 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide, Rev 03...

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