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  • Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Vanguard Managed Solutions PLUS Vanguard 6500 Installation Manual...
  • Page 2 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Notice ©2002 Vanguard Managed Solutions, LLC 575 West Street Mansfield, Massachusetts 02048 (508) 261-4000 All rights reserved Printed in U.S.A. Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users The software (including firmware) addressed in this manual is provided to the U.S.
  • Page 3 Notice (continued) Proprietary Material Information and software in this document are proprietary to Vanguard Managed Solutions (or its Suppliers) and without the express prior permission of an officer of VanguardMS, may not be copied, reproduced, disclosed to others, published, or used, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that for which it is being made available.
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  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents About This Manual PLUS Chapter 1. About the 6500 Software Features ..................Hardware ...................... Enclosures and Backplanes ..............6500PLUS Processor Cards ..............PLUS 6500 Auxiliary Processor Cards ............1-10 6500PLUS Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards ........ 1-11 6500PLUS Network Storage Option Card ..........
  • Page 6 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Contents (continued) Chapter 2 Installation (Continued) Installing Software Options ................2-77 Accessing Node Serial Number from Node Statistics ......2-78 Enabling A Software Access Key ............2-80 Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network ....... 2-81 Enhanced LAN Option ................
  • Page 7 This manual describes features, hardware, specifications, and applications for the PLUS 6500 Note For information on operating system software and configuration, see the Vanguard Basics Manual. PLUS Audience This manual is intended for operators of the 6500 How To Use This The following table describes the contents of this manual.
  • Page 8 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com About This Manual (continued) Special Notices The following notices emphasize certain information in the manual. Each serves a special purpose and is displayed in the format shown: special purpose and is displayed in the format shown: Note Note is used to emphasize any significant information.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. About The 6500 Plus

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 1 About the 6500 PLUS Overview PLUS Introduction The 6500 is a family of networking devices that can operate in private networks PLUS or over public data networks. A 6500 node can have from 6 to 54 ports, with terminal port speeds of up to 38.4 kbps and network port speeds of up to 384 kbps.

  • Page 10: Software Features

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Software Features Software Features PLUS Introduction You can configure, administer, and troubleshoot a 6500 node from a local or remote terminal acting as a control terminal. The terminal calls into the node's Control Terminal Port (CTP), a software module that acts as the logical control terminal port.

  • Page 11: Hardware

    PAD port can become a control terminal port when an attached terminal calls the node's control terminal facility and the proper password is entered. For more details, refer to the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106). PLUS About the 6500...

  • Page 12: Enclosures And Backplanes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Enclosures and Backplanes PLUS Introduction The two types of enclosures for the 6500 are: • Standalone • Modulus Standalone A standalone enclosure (Figure 1-1) holds just one card, which must be a processor Enclosure card.
  • Page 13 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Supports Other A Modulus enclosure contains plug-in card versions of VanguardMS products, VanguardMS including Network Access Products, providing common housing and power to Products multiple products. A single Modulus enclosure can include, for example, 35xx DSU/ CSUs, 326x dial modems, or 33xx leased-line modems in addition to 65xx nodes.
  • Page 14 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS 6500 Processor Cards PLUS PLUS Introduction The 6500 processor card provides the main processing power in a 6500 node. There are three types of processor cards: PLUS • 6505 Asynchronous Access Server PLUS •...
  • Page 15 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS PLUS 6525 Network A 6525 is a multifunction/multiprotocol packet assembler/disassembler (PAD) Concentrator and X.25 switch. If your node is based on the 6525, you can: PLUS • Have up to nine 6525 processor cards in a node.
  • Page 16 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Processor Card Figure 1-3 shows the front panel display for the processor card. From the front panel, you can reset the card, test the lights, and monitor data transmissions by observing the lights. Physically, the processor cards are identical.
  • Page 17 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Optional FLASH Optionally, a FLASH memory module can be attached to a processor card to provide Module software distribution and software download capabilities. This optional daughtercard contains up to 3 Mbytes of nonvolatile FLASH memory and is used for remote software distribution and software download.

  • Page 18: 6500 Plus Auxiliary Processor Cards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS 6500 Auxiliary Processor Cards PLUS PLUS PLUS Introduction 6500 auxiliary processor cards increase throughput for 6507 and 6525 nodes. They provide additional processing power, as well as six additional ports. PLUS PLUS PLUS Description...

  • Page 19: 6500Plus Asynchronous And Universal I/O Cards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS 6500 Asynchronous and Universal I/O Cards Introduction Two types of I/O cards are: • Asynchronous I/O (AIO) • Universal I/O (UIO) PLUS AIO Card You can use an AIO card with all 6500 processor cards.
  • Page 20 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware Front Panel Display Figure 1-4 shows the front panel display, which is the same for both types of I/O cards. 6500 TEST (Red) Indicates status and result of TEST test affecting any part of node. Tests can be locally or remotely initiated.

  • Page 21: 6500Plus Network Storage Option Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS 6500 Network Storage Option Card PLUS Introduction The 6500 network storage option (NSO) card expands basic node memory for support of large packet sizes. NSO Card The NSO card has a 3.5-inch high-density floppy disk drive with a storage capacity Description of 1.4 Mbytes (MS-DOS–formatted disks).
  • Page 22 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware NSO Card Figure 1-5 shows the NSO card. TEST (Red) Indicates status of internal tests. On: Test failed 6500 Off: Normal condition Flashing: Test in progress TEST MEM (Yellow) MEM1 Indicates amount of memory available on this card MEM3 MEM 1: 1 Mbyte RAM...

  • Page 23: 6500 Plus Token Ring Interface Module Option

    (UTP) or the shielded twisted pair (STP) LAN connectors. All LAN configuration is performed through Control Terminal Port (CTP) menus. See the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106) for configuration information. A PROM chip on the TRIM card provides the BIA (Burned In Address), the LAN MAC address unique to that port.
  • Page 24 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS TRIM-Compatible Not all 6500 processor cards can support the TRIM card. A TRIM-compatible Processor Card processor card has a “LAN COMPATIBLE” marking on the lower front panel Upgrade (Figure 1-3). If your processor card does not have this marking, see your VanguardMS Sales representative to order a LAN-capable processor card.
  • Page 25 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Hardware PLUS 6500 Integral DSU PLUS Introduction The 6500 Integral DSU option is intended for use in installations requiring connection to a DDS interface, conforming to AT&T 62310 or ANSI T1E1.4/91-006, and running at a rate of 56 kbps. At present, this optional DSU PLUS interface is only available with VanguardMS 6500 enclosures using a 25-pin D...
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  • Page 27: Chapter 2. Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Chapter 2 Installation Overview Introduction This chapter contains installation procedures for: PLUS • 6500 Series standalone enclosures PLUS • 6500 processor card components • Software options A description of the processor front panel LED power-up sequence and soft- ware upgrade procedures are also included.

  • Page 28: Installing Standalone Units

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Installing Standalone Units PLUS Introduction This section explains how to set up a 6500 standalone enclosure. When you PLUS PLUS PLUS receive the enclosure, it already contains a 6505 , 6507 , or 6525 card.
  • Page 29 When the (*) prompt appears on This is the default password value. the terminal, type the following: The Main menu appears. See the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols ctp <CR> Manual (T0106) for configuration At the password prompt, press information.

  • Page 30: Replacing Processor Cards In Standalone Enclosures

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Replacing Processor Cards in Standalone Enclosures PLUS Introduction This section describes how to replace a 6500 processor card in a standalone enclosure. Warning Before opening the enclosure, be sure that it is unplugged from the power source. Caution PLUS 6500...
  • Page 31 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Door Removal Figure 2-3 shows how to remove the door on the standalone enclosure. Front Door To remove door, separate mounting tabs from base and remove. Figure 2-3. Remove the Standalone Enclosure Door Installation 2-23...
  • Page 32 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Enclosure Resting Figure 2-4 shows the bottom of the standalone enclosure. on Cover Squeeze Plastic Locking Clip Locking Tab Slots Locking Tab Slots Figure 2-4. Bottom of Standalone Enclosure 2-24 Installation...
  • Page 33 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Locking Tabs Figure 2-5 shows how to release the tabs. Figure 2-5. Using Screwdriver on Locking Tabs Installation 2-25...
  • Page 34 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Retaining Screws Figure 2-6 shows the retaining screws on the processor card. Backplane Front Spacer Panel Retaining Screw PLUS 6500 Processor Card Standalone Base PLUS Figure 2-6. 6500 Processor Card with Retaining Screw Procedure to Add a Follow these steps to add a processor card to the standalone enclosure: Replacement Card...
  • Page 35 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Standalone Units Step Action Take the enclosure cover and connect the power cable to the backplane connector. Be sure to align the keyed pin on the cable to the connector. Align the enclosure cover and bottom, and press the two gently together.

  • Page 36: Installing Nodes In Modulus Enclosures

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures PLUS Introduction Installing 6500 cards into Modulus enclosures is the same as installing any other type of Modulus product card. Additional For general information on setting up Modulus 8/18 enclosures, attaching product Information backplanes, inserting cards, and attaching front and rear filler panels to the enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning and Installation Guide .

  • Page 37: Multiprocessor Nodes

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Multiprocessor Nodes PLUS PLUS Introduction A node based on the 6507 or the 6525 processor card can contain more than one processor card to improve reliability and availability. The two processor cards provide backup support to each other.

  • Page 38: Replacing Master Processor Of Multi-Processor Node

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Replacing Master Processor of Multi-Processor Node Introduction This section describes how to replace a failed master processor in a multiprocessor node without losing your configuration. Keeping the All processor cards in a node contain identical copies of CMEM. If the master Original Node processor fails, you can keep the original node configuration and options if you: Configuration...
  • Page 39 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installation 2-31...

  • Page 40: Adding A Secondary 6500 Plus Processor With Flash

    .ctp <CR> Enter the password when you are The default password is <CR>. prompted. After you enter the password, the Main menu appears. For more information about accessing the CTP, see the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106). 2-32 Installation...
  • Page 41 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Maintaining the Follow these steps to add a processor card with FLASH memory to your node and Current Software download the current software revision to the new processor’s FLASH memory: Revision Step Action...
  • Page 42 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Upgrading with Follow these steps to ensure that the node’s configuration is not lost. If you do not Software From the follow this procedure, CMEM will be overwritten. New Processor Card Step...

  • Page 43: Installing/Replacing Processor Cards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installing/Replacing Processor Cards PLUS Introduction You can insert and remove any 6500 processor card from a powered-up Modulus nest without damage. Caution PLUS 6500 cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can damage components.

  • Page 44: Requirements For Installing A Trim Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Requirements for Installing a TRIM Card Introduction This section describes the requirements for installing a TRIM card. TRIM cards are PLUS PLUS suitable only in a Modulus enclosure and only with 6507 and 6525 cards.
  • Page 45 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures PLUS Modulus 8/18 Nests The TRIM card has its own backplane and attaches to the solder side of the 6500 processor card. The TRIM card requires two Modulus slots. The TRIM filler panel for Modulus 8/18 nests is two slots wide as shown in Figure 2-8.
  • Page 46 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Guidelines for Consider the following if you install a TRIM card in a Modulus 8/18 enclosure: Installing a TRIM Note Card in a Modulus Before you add a TRIM card to an existing node, be sure the enclosure has room 8/18 for it as described above.
  • Page 47 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Modulus 18 Figure 2-9 shows the TRIM card spacing in a Modulus 18 enclosure. TRIM Card Filler Panel 6500 Node 18-Port Backplane Modulus 18-Slot Nest 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Slots Top View...
  • Page 48 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures PLUS Modulus 9/21 Nests The TRIM card has its own backplane and attaches to the solder side of the 6500 processor card. The TRIM card requires two Modulus slots. The TRIM filler panel for Modulus 9/21 nests is one slot wide as shown in Figure 2-10.
  • Page 49 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures • To install a node with a TRIM card in the left-most position of a nest, attach the backplane at Slot 3 of the nest. Insert the TRIM/processor card into Slot 3. The TRIM card takes up Slot 2 and Slot 1 (the width of the card does not permit it to be installed in Slot 1).
  • Page 50 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures TRIM Card in Left- Figure 2-11 shows the TRIM card in the left-most position of the Modulus 21 Most Position enclosure. Modulus 21-Slot Nest Top View Modulus 9/21 TRIM Card Filler Panel 6500 Node 54-Port Backplane 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...
  • Page 51 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures TRIM Card Figure 2-12 shows A TRIM card between two backplanes in Modulus 21. Between Two Backplanes Modulus 21-Slot Nest Top View 9/21Trim Card Filler Panel 6500 Node 54-Port Backplane 1 2 3 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21...
  • Page 52 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures 2-44 Installation...

  • Page 53: Installing And Connecting A Trim Card

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installing and Connecting a TRIM Card PLUS Introduction This section describes how to install a TRIM card in a 6500 node. Caution PLUS 6500 cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can damage components.
  • Page 54 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installing and Follow these steps to install and connect the TRIM card: Connecting a TRIM Card Step Action PLUS Insert the 6500 processor/TRIM card combination into the lowest- numbered slot of the node backplane.
  • Page 55 The LAN port is Port 55, regardless of how many active X.25, PAD, or MUX ports Cables are in your node. To configure the LAN port and for information about LAN statistics, see the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106). Installation 2-47...

  • Page 56: Removing/Replacing Trim Cards

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Removing/Replacing TRIM Cards Introduction This section describes the removal and replacement of TRIM cards. Caution 6500 cards and their components are sensitive to static discharge, which can damage components.

  • Page 57: Preparing Modulus Enclosures For Rfi Suppression

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Preparing Modulus Enclosures for RFI Suppression Introduction To meet FCC requirements, the Modulus 18 and Modulus 21 enclosures require special RFI suppression hardware. In the Modulus 18 enclosure, the RFI suppression scheme differs depending on whether a TRIM card is installed in the unit.
  • Page 58 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Installing RFI If you have a Modulus 18 enclosure and at least one TRIM card, follow these steps Suppression to install the RFI suppression screen shown in Figure 2-14, to meet FCC Screen requirements: Step...
  • Page 59 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Modulus 18 With Figure 2-15 shows a Modulus 18 with no TRIM cards and the RFI suppression No Trim Card straps. Align the top of strap so that screw hole is over bar, insert the screw, and tighten.
  • Page 60 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Nodes in Modulus Enclosures Modulus 21 and If you are installing a TRIM card in a Modulus 21 enclosure, add the RFI RFI Suppression suppression bar as shown in Figure 2-16. The bar is notched to fit across the inside of the door.

  • Page 61: Starting Up The Node

    When the (*) prompt appears on the terminal, type the following: .ctp <CR> At the password prompt, enter This is the default password value. <CR>. The Main menu appears. See the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106) for configuration information. Installation 2-53...

  • Page 62: Replacing Processor Card Components

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing Processor Card Components PLUS Introduction You can upgrade and replace components on the 6500 processor card. In both standalone and Modulus enclosures, you can: • Replace DIMs (data interface modules) •...

  • Page 63: Replacing Dims

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing DIMs PLUS Introduction There are two Data Interface Modules (DIMs) on a 6500 processor card. Description Each DIM is a 64-pin, dual in-line module that can be repositioned so that Ports 1 or 2 act as either DCE or DTE ports.
  • Page 64 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Example of DIM Figure 2-18 shows DIM removal. Removal Plastic DIM Removal Strap Front Panel Port 1 Port 2 Figure 2-18. DIM Removal PLUS New DIM If you install a new type of DIM on the 6500 processor card, you may need to Installation change the jumpers on the port interface jumper pins.
  • Page 65 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Jumpers Figure 2-19 shows where the jumpers should be placed on the pins for various applications and enclosures. EIA 232 V.24 V.35, V.36, X.21 for Backplanes with 26-Pin DB26 Connectors V.35, V.36, X.21 for Standalone and Backplanes with 25-Pin DB25 Connectors...
  • Page 66 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Jumper Installation Figure 2-20 shows how to install the jumpers. Figure 2-20. Installing Jumpers on the Port Interface Pins 2-58 Installation...

  • Page 67: Installing Simms

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Installing SIMMs PLUS Introduction The 6500 processor card comes with 3 Mbytes of RAM on the card. You can add PLUS additional RAM for a total of 5 Mbytes per 6500 processor card.
  • Page 68 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Example of SIMM Figure 2-21 shows how a SIMM is installed in a slot. Installation Insert SIMM into socket at a slight angle. Figure 2-21. SIMM Installation 2-60 Installation...

  • Page 69: Replacing Flash Modules

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing FLASH Modules PLUS Introduction You can replace a FLASH module on a 6500 processor card. The location of a FLASH module is shown in Figure 2-17. Caution Use proper handling and grounding precautions, including the use of an anti-static grounding strap, whenever you handle a card Replacement Follow these steps to replace a FLASH module (see Figure 2-22):...
  • Page 70 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Installation Figure 2-22 shows an example of a FLASH module installation. Example FLASH Module Header Pins PROMs Card Socket Figure 2-22. Flash Module Installation 2-62 Installation...

  • Page 71: Replacing Id Modules

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing ID Modules Replace the ID Perform these steps to replace the ID Module: Module Step Action Remove the card from the nest or enclosure. Locate the ID Module (Figure 2-17) and note the location of the notch, which is toward the front of the card.

  • Page 72: Replacing Prom Chips

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing PROM Chips Replace PROM Follow these steps to replace a PROM chip: Chips Step Action Remove the card from the nest or enclosure. Loosen and remove the four screws that hold the FLASH module to PLUS the 6500 processor card (Figure 2-22).

  • Page 73: Replacing The Cmem Chip

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing Processor Card Components Replacing the CMEM Chip Replace CMEM Follow these steps to replace a CMEM chip: Chips Step Action Remove the card from the nest or enclosure. Locate the CMEM chip (Figure 2-17). On the CMEM chip, note the location of the dot in the lower left corner, which is toward the front of the card.

  • Page 74: Dsu Dim Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation DSU DIM Installation Introduction The DSU DIM is designed to be installed in the DTE position only. The DSU option will not operate if the DIM is installed in the DCE position. You can install up to two DSUs per platform using both ports 1 and 2.
  • Page 75 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation Installation Follow these steps to install the DSU DIM: Procedure Step Action Install the DSU DIM in the DTE position only (see Figure 2-23). The DSU option does not operate if the DIM is installed in the DCE position.

  • Page 76: Configuring The 6500 Plus For Dsu Operation

    You use the CTP to configure the DSU. Follow these steps to configure the 6500 Procedure for DSU operation: Step Action Refer the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual (T0106). However, you do not need to complete these configuration parameters: • Clock Speed • Connection Type • Port Control...

  • Page 77: Dsu Input And Output Signaling

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation DSU Input and Output Signaling Introduction The input and output signaling information is useful as a debugging tool and replaces the EIA summary information associated with other DIM types. Input Signals This table describes the input signals.
  • Page 78 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation Other Reporting Other differences in control terminal output are: Differences • Detailed Port Statistics— show DSU input and output signaling as well as note the installed DSU DIM • Detailed Node Statistics— show DSU DIM installation Example of Figure 2-24 shows the Diagnostics menu within the CTP in the control terminal.

  • Page 79: Troubleshooting Dsu Dim Installation

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation Troubleshooting DSU DIM Installation Introduction Some of the potential installation problems are listed below: • Improper port connection of the EIM • Improper telco interface connection • DSU DIM not connected in DTE configuration •...

  • Page 80: Dsu Dim Fcc Information

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation DSU DIM FCC Information Customer-Provided FCC regulations and telephone company procedures prohibit connection of Telephone customer-provided equipment to telephone company-provided coin service (central Equipment office-implemented systems). Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. Occasionally, the telephone company may make changes in their equipment, operations, or procedures.
  • Page 81 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com DSU DIM Installation Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user will be required to take adequate measures to correct the interference. This product was verified under test conditions that include use of shielded DTE cable(s).

  • Page 82: Power-Up Verification

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power-Up Verification Power-Up Verification PLUS Introduction The front panel lights on the different 6500 cards help you isolate a problem. These sections describe the light display when the enclosure is powered up. Normal Sequence The following list describes what you see on the front panel if the power-up sequence is performed correctly.
  • Page 83 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Power-Up Verification Power-Up In the event of major problems that affect the entire node, you can reboot a node to Diagnostics initiate the power-up diagnostics. After the power-up diagnostics are complete, check the Statistics screens to see the results PLUS To initiate power-up diagnostics, press the RESET button on the 6500 processor...

  • Page 84: Setting Node To Default Configuration

    Push the DFLT switch back to the left when the STATUS light turns steady on and press the RESET button. When the STATUS light turns steady on, the node is set to default values. For more information about the Default Node menu option, see the Vanguard ONS Basics Protocols Manual 2-76 Installation...

  • Page 85: Installing Software Options

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Software Options Installing Software Options PLUS Introduction The 6500 contains all the software options available for the current release of the product. To access an option, however, you need to purchase the Software Authorization Key (SAK) for that option.

  • Page 86: Accessing Node Serial Number From Node Statistics

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Software Options Accessing Node Serial Number from Node Statistics Access Serial Perform these steps to find the SAK serial number using the Node Statistics: Number Step Action Result/Description Access the CTP by entering the You are prompted to enter the following at the * prompt: password.
  • Page 87 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Software Options Node Stat Screen Figure 2-25 shows an example of the Node Stat screen. Serial Number Needed for SAK Node: Nodename Address: (blank) Date: -------- Time: ------ Detailed Node Statistics Page: 3 of Board 1: Board Type: CPU+ Number of ports: 6...

  • Page 88: Enabling A Software Access Key

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Software Options Enabling A Software Access Key Follow These Follow these steps to enter the number at the node's control terminal: Steps... Step Action Result/Description Access the CTP. One way to do You are prompted to enter the this is to connect a terminal to a password.

  • Page 89: Installing New Software Options In An Existing Network

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Installing Software Options Installing New Software Options in an Existing Network Install New Follow these steps if you are installing new software options in an existing network Software and you want to get the serial number for a remote node at a central site: Step Action Place a call to the CTP at a remote node.

  • Page 90: Enhanced Lan Option

    Enhanced LAN Option Enhanced LAN The Enhanced LAN Option is a Software Authorization Key (SAK) that enables IPX Option Routing and AppleTalk features for the 6520 and Vanguard 300, and provides IP PLUS Routing/SNMP for the 6500 What It Does for...

  • Page 91: Appendix A. Cables

    All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix A Cables Introduction The tables in this appendix describe the pinouts for ports on Standalone, Modulus 8/18, and Modulus 9/21 enclosures and include this information: • Standalone, Modulus 8/18, and 9/21 enclosures: EIA 232-D signals with V.24 DIMs on the processor card •...
  • Page 92 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com EIA 232-D Signals (Standalone, Modulus 8/18, and 9/21 Enclosures) Function/Signal Function/Signal Position Name Position Name --------------- Shield/Frame Ground --------------- Shield/Frame Ground <------------- -------------> -------------> <------------- <------------- -------------> -------------> <------------- -------------> <------------- --------------- Signal Ground --------------- Signal Ground ---------------...
  • Page 93 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com V.35/V.36 (Modulus 9/21 Enclosures) Function/ Function/ Position Signal Name Position Signal Name --------------- SHIELD/FRAME -------------- SHIELD/FRAME GROUND GROUND <------------- TRANSMITTED -------------> TRANSMITTED DATA A DATA A -------------> RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------- RECEIVED DATA A <------------- REQUEST TO SEND 4 ------------->...
  • Page 94 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com V.11 Signals (Modulus 9/21 Enclosures) V.11 Function/Signal Function/Signal Position Name Position Name --------------- SHIELD/FRAME --------------- SHIELD/FRAME GROUND GROUND <------------- T (A) TRANSMITTED -------------> TRANSMITTED DATA A DATA A -------------> R (A) RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------- RECEIVED DATA A <------------...
  • Page 95 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com V.35/V.36 Signals (Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures) Function/ Function/ Position Signal Name Position Signal Name --------------- SHIELD/FRAME --------------- SHIELD/FRAME GROUND GROUND <------------- TRANSMITTED DATA A --------------> TRANSMITTED DATA A -------------> RECEIVED DATA A <------------- RECEIVED DATA A <-------------...
  • Page 96 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com V.11 Signals (Standalone and Modulus 8/18 Enclosures) V.11 Function/Signal Function/Signal Position Name Position Name -------------- SHIELD/FRAME ------------- SHIELD/FRAME GROUND GROUND <------------ TRANSMITTED ------------- TRANSMITTED DATA A DATA A ------------> RECEIVED DATA A 3 <------------ RECEIVED DATA A <------------...
  • Page 97 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Function Receive+ Receive– Transmit– Transmit+ NOTE: All other pins are reserved and should remain unconnected. Function Receive+ Receive– Transmit– Transmit+ NOTE: All other pins are reserved and should remain unconnected. Cables...
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  • Page 99 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Appendix B Specifications Introduction This section describes the physical and environmental specifications and power requirements for the enclosures. Additional For more information about Modulus 8/18 enclosures, refer to the Modulus Planning Information and Installation Guide (Product Code 80300). For Modulus 9/21 enclosures, see the Modulus 9 and 21 Installation and Operation Guide (Part No.
  • Page 100 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Unit (continued) Dimensions Height: 14.0 in. (35.6 cm) Modulus 21 Width:17.8 in. (45.2 cm) Depth: 20.75 in. (52.7 cm) Weight (Empty): 48 lb (21.8 kg) Max Number of 6500 Series Product Cards: 9 Power Requirements Standalone Enclosure...
  • Page 101 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Index Audience Features Auxiliary processor 1-10 control terminal support FLASH module adding second processor wth 2-32 replacement 2-61 Backplane Front panel lights 2-74 1-15 updating 2-48 bilpolar violation 2-69 Hardware Burned In Address. See BIA backplane 1-4, card types enclosure...
  • Page 102 All manuals and user guides at all-guides.com Replacing cards Modulus enclosure 2-35 MAC address standalone enclosure 2-22 updating 2-48 RFI grounding straps 2-50 Modulus 18 RFI suppression bar 2-46 grounding straps 2-50 Modulus enclosures reset 2-69 backplanes 1-5, 2-43 card replacement 2-35 description 2-77...

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