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  • Page 1 StackMaster™ Manageable Hub #7332.H SMHB-E-TBT-16, SMHB-E-TBT-24, SMHB-E-FL-6, SMHB-E-FL-12, SMME-E, SMMC-E For assistance in installing, using, or maintaining the TRANSITION Networks StackMaster™ Manageable Hub, contact TRANSITION Networks Technical Support at: (800) 260-1312 or contact your local distributor.

  • Page 2: Compliance Information

    CAUTION: CONNECTION TO THE PUBLIC TELEPHONE NETWORK. Failure to observe this caution could result in damage to the public telephone network. Der Anschluss dieses Gerätes an ein öffentlickes Telekommunikationsnetz in den EG-Mitgliedstaaten verstösst gegen die jeweligen einzelstaatlichen Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ........... . iv 1.
  • Page 4 Stack with INTERNAL SNMP Management ....3–7 3.3.2 Cascading Units that do NOT Use SNMP Management ..3–8 STACKED Unmanaged Units ......3–8 SINGLE Unmanaged Unit .
  • Page 5 5.4.1 Installing SNMP Management Board in 24-Port 10BaseT Unit . .5–7 5.4.2 Installing SNMP Management Board in 6-Port or12-Port 10BaseFL Unit ..........5-10 5.4.3 Installing SNMP Management Board in 16-Port 10BaseT Unit .5-13 5.5 Software Upgrades .
  • Page 6 StackMaster™...

  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface This guide is intended for the system or network administrator responsible for installing, configuring, using, and maintaining a Transition Networks StackMaster™ unit or stacked set of units. A working knowledge of local area network (LAN) operations, including familiarity with communications protocols used on interconnected LANs, is assumed.

  • Page 9: Introduction

    Introduction The StackMaster™ Ethernet Repeater Stack is an expandable stack of repeater hubs, connected to various media, that functions through an inter-repeater bus as a single Ethernet repeater. The minimum StackMaster™ configuration consists of a single unit: the 16-Port 10BaseT hub, the 24-Port 10BaseT hub, the 6-Port 10BaseFL hub, or the 12-Port 10BaseFL hub.

  • Page 10: 24-Port 10Baset Repeater

    24-Port 10BaseT Repeater The StackMaster™ 24-Port 10BaseT hub supports twenty-four RJ-45 10BaseT connections to either shielded or unshielded twisted pair. Additionally, the StackMaster™ 24-Port 10BaseT hub supports installation of an SNMP Management Board that allows the StackMaster™ 24-Port 10BaseT hub to manage the entire StackMaster™ Stack. Connectors Twenty-four (24) RJ-45 connectors are provided at the front of the 24-Port 10BaseT hub.
  • Page 11 When the SNMP Management circuit board is installed and managing the StackMaster™ Stack, the Expansion Card Indicators (SNMP Management circuit board indicators) are active. The Enable indicator is illuminated when the SNMP Management circuit board is installed. When the StackMaster™ Stack is functioning normally, the eight Status indicators cycle in a steady roll.

  • Page 12: 16-Port 10Baset Repeater

    16-Port 10BaseT Repeater The StackMaster™ 16-Port 10BaseT Repeater hub supports sixteen RJ-45 10BaseT connections to either shielded or unshielded twisted pair. Additionally, the StackMaster™ 16-Port 10BaseT hub supports installation of an SNMP Management Board that allows the StackMaster™ 16-Port 10BaseT hub to manage the entire StackMaster™ Stack. Connectors Sixteen (16) RJ-45 connectors are provided at the front of the 16-Port 10BaseT Repeater hub.
  • Page 13 When the SNMP Management circuit board is installed and managing the StackMaster™ Stack, the Expansion Enable and Expansion Card Status Indicators (SNMP Management circuit board indicators) are active. The Expansion Enable indicator is illuminated when the SNMP Management circuit board is installed. When the StackMaster™ Stack is functioning normally, the eight Expansion Card Status indicators cycle in a steady roll.

  • Page 14: 6-Port 10Basefl Repeater

    6-Port 10BaseFL Repeater The StackMaster™ 6-Port 10BaseFL Repeater hub supports six 10BaseFL port connections. Additionally, the StackMaster™ 6-Port 10BaseFL hub supports installation of an SNMP Management Board that allows the StackMaster™ 6-Port 10BaseFL hub to manage the entire Stack. Connectors Six (6) 10BaseFL port connections through transmit (TX) and receive (RX) ST connectors are provided at the front of the 6-Port 10BaseFL Repeater.
  • Page 15 When the SNMP Management circuit board is installed and managing the StackMaster™ Stack, the SNMP Management circuit board indicators are active. The Management (Mgmt) Enable indicator is illuminated when the SNMP Management circuit board is installed. When the StackMaster™ Stack is functioning normally, the eight Management Status indicators cycle in a steady roll.

  • Page 16: 12-Port 10Basefl Repeater

    12-Port 10BaseFL Repeater The StackMaster™ 12-Port 10BaseFL hub supports twelve 10BaseFL port connections. Additionally, the StackMaster™ 12-Port 10BaseFL hub supports installation of an SNMP Management Board that allows the StackMaster™ 12-Port 10BaseFL hub to manage the entire Stack. Connectors Twelve (12) 10BaseFL port connections through transmit (TX) and receive (RX) ST connectors are provided at the front of the 12-Port 10BaseFL hub.
  • Page 17 When the SNMP Management circuit board is installed and managing the StackMaster™ Stack, the SNMP Management circuit board indicators are active. The Management (Mgmt) Enable indicator is illuminated when the SNMP Management circuit board is installed. When the StackMaster™ Stack is functioning normally, the eight Management Status indicators cycle in a steady roll.

  • Page 18: Stackmaster™ Snmp Management Unit

    StackMaster™ SNMP Management Unit The optional StackMaster™ SNMP Management unit can be installed at the top of the StackMaster™ stack to provide SNMP formatted information to external network management platforms. StackMaster™ Network Management Unit Ethernet NOTE: SNMP management also can be provided by an optional SNMP management circuit board installed in one of the StackMaster™...
  • Page 19 Switches The reset switch on the StackMaster™ SNMP Management hub reinitializes the entire stack. StackMaster™ Network Management Unit Ethernet NOTE: The StackMaster™ SNMP Management hub uses “flash ROM”, which allows firmware upgrades over the network. MANAGEABLE HUB 1. INTRODUCTION Status Reset Power T R A N S I T I O N...

  • Page 20: Snmp Configuration Software

    SNMP Configuration Software The StackMaster™ comes with software configuration parameters set to standard default values. Through a set of configuration menus displayed at an ASCII terminal or terminal emulation attached to the SNMP Management hub or to a StackMaster™ hub which has the SNMP management board installed , users are guided through modifying SNMP management configuration parameters.

  • Page 21: Stackmaster™ Configuration Main Menu

    1.6.1 StackMaster™ Configuration Main Menu The StackMaster™ Configuration software comes up with the StackMaster™ Configuration Main Menu: The StackMaster™ Configuration Main Menu allows selection of the following menus: snmp serial bootp misc Parameter values can be set at any of the configuration menus, including the StackMaster™...

  • Page 22: Command Syntax

    Command Syntax At any and all StackMaster™ configuration menus, the command syntax for modifying a parameter is: The commands for saving the modified parameter are: ? (Help) Option At any and all StackMaster™ configuration menus, entering the help command in the format: brings up all acceptable values for the parameter.

  • Page 23: Ip Parameters Menu

    1.6.2 IP Parameters Menu The IP Parameters Menu, selectable from the Configuration Main Menu, brings up software for verifying or for setting the Internet protocol network parameters. The Network Parameters Menu comes up with system values for the following network parameters: IP address submask router...

  • Page 24: Snmp Parameters Menu

    1.6.3 SNMP Parameters Menu The SNMP Parameters Menu, selectable from the Configuration Main Menu, brings up software for verifying or for setting Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) parameters. NOTE: SNMP is the standard management protocol for multi-vendor IP networks. The SNMP Parameters Menu comes up with default values for the following network parameters: commwrite = PRIVATE or PUBLIC auth...

  • Page 25: Serial Port Parameters Menu

    1.6.4 Serial Port Parameters Menu The Serial Port Parameters Menu, selectable from the Configuration Main Menu, brings up software for verifying or for setting the serial port parameters. The Serial Parameters Menu comes up with standard values for the following serial port parameters: baud stop bits data bits...

  • Page 26: Bootp Parameters Menu (Currently Not Available)

    1.6.5 Bootp Parameters Menu (Currently Not Available) The Bootp Parameters Menu, selectable from the Configuration Main Menu, brings up bootstrap protocol software that allows software upgrades. NOTE: The bootstrap protocol allows a network device to receive network information, including its own IP address. The Bootp Parameters Menu lists the following commands: bootserver dir(ectory)

  • Page 27: 1.6.6 Miscellaneous Configuration Options Menu

    1.6.6 Miscellaneous Configuration Options Menu The Miscellaneous Configuration Options Menu provides a reference list of StackMaster™ configuration commands. NOTE: Miscellaneous Configuration Options commands can be entered at any StackMaster™ configuration menu. The Miscellaneous Configuration Options Menu lists the following commands: restart factory read...

  • Page 29: Site Planning

    Site Planning Site planning for the StackMaster™ Stack requires consideration both of site conditions and of Ethernet IEEE 802.3 standards, to which the StackMaster™ Stack conforms. Site Considerations The site for the StackMaster™ Ethernet Repeater Stack must provide the following: •...

  • Page 30: Network Parameters Data Sheetss

    Network Parameters Data Sheets NOTE: SNMP network management is optional. The network parameter data sheets are intended to be a permanent record of site-specific network parameter values that will be required for configuring SNMP network management. TCP/IP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY IP address (i p a d d r) Management station...

  • Page 31: Snmp Network Parameters Data Sheet

    SNMP Network Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY (c o m m w r i t e) Security permission Format: PRIVATE/PUBLIC Authorization (a u t h) Security identifier Format: DISABLE/ENABLE System name (sysname) Site-specific identifie -- usually. the host name. Format: Up to 256 characters Location (l o c a t i o n) Site-specific identifie -- usually.

  • Page 32: Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet

    Serial Port Parameters Data Sheet CATEGORY Transmission rate (b p s) Transmission speed, in bits per second Format: 9600/ Name (s t o p b i t s) Serial protocol definition entry. Format: NONE/1 (d a t a b i t s) Serial protocol definition entry.

  • Page 33: Bootp Parameters Data Sheet (Bootp Currently Not Available)

    Bootp Parameters Data Sheet (Bootp Currently Not Available) CATEGORY Server address (b o o t s e r v e r) IP address from which configuration parameters will be read Format: x.x.x.x EXAMPLE: Directory (d i r) Directory from which configuration parameters will be read Format: NONE/1...

  • Page 35: Installation

    Installation To install the StackMaster™ stack: • Unpack the StackMaster™ equipment • Install units in rack or on table • Cascade StackMaster™ units • Verify inter-repeater bus termination • Connect StackMaster™ to network • Connect units to power • Optionally configure SNMP Network Management. MANAGEABLE HUB...

  • Page 36: Unpacking Stackmaster™ Equipment

    Terminator Power Cord USER’S GUIDE Part Number SMHB-E-FL-6 6005 SM-7132 3344 (or refer to Appendix D) 7332 Part Number SMHB-E-FL-12 6005 SM-7132 3344 (or refer to Appendix D) 7332 Part Number SMHB-E-TBT-16 6005 SM-7132 3344 (or refer to Appendix D)

  • Page 37: Snmp Management Unit Packing Contents (External Unit)

    SNMP Management Unit Packing Contents (EXTERNAL UNIT) Item SNMP Management Unit Special 6-inch DB-25 data cable Terminator Power Cord USER’S GUIDE SNMP Management Board Packing Contents (INTERNAL UNIT) Item SNMP Management Board USER’S GUIDE MANAGEABLE HUB 3. INSTALLATION Part Number SMME-E 6005 SM-7132...

  • Page 38: Installing Units In Rack Or On Table

    Installing Units in Rack or on Table NOTE: StackMaster™ Units are shipped with attached brackets for standard 19-inch rack installation and with attachable feet for table-top installation. 3.2.1 Standard 19-Inch Rack Installation CAUTION: If the StackMaster™ Stack will include an SNMP Management Unit or a StackMaster™...

  • Page 39: Table-Top Installation

    3.2.2 Table-Top Installation NOTE: StackMaster™ Units are shipped with a separate, unattached set of adhesive-backed rubber feet. CAUTION: The rubber feet MUST BE INSTALLED on the StackMaster™ Unit if a StackMaster™ Unit is installed on a table-top or other flat surface.

  • Page 40: Cascading Stackmaster™ Units

    Cascading StackMaster™ Units Cascading the StackMaster™ Units allows all cascaded Units to function as a single Ethernet repeater. NOTE: Use only the special six-inch DB25 (male-to-male) cables (PN 6005) and terminator pack connectors (PN SM-7132). 3.3.1 Cascading Units that Use SNMP Management Stack with EXTERNAL SNMP Management To cascade a Stack in which the top hub is an SNMP Management Unit: Connect six-inch DB25 (male-to-male) cable to Management...

  • Page 41: Stack With Internal Snmp Management

    Stack with INTERNAL SNMP Management To cascade a Stack in which the top hub has an SNMP management board installed: MANAGEABLE HUB At Cascade A of top StackMaster™ Unit, install terminator pack connector. Connect six-inch DB25 (male-to-male) cable to Cascade B of StackMaster™...

  • Page 42: Cascading Units That Do Not Use Snmp Management

    3.3.2 Cascading Units that do NOT Use SNMP Management STACKED Unmanaged Units At Cascade A of top StackMaster™ Unit, install terminator pack connector. Terminator Cascade A Cascade B Connect six-inch DB25 (male-to-male) cable to Cascade B of StackMaster™ Unit. Connect six-inch DB25 (male-to-male) cable from StackMaster™ Unit above to Cascade A of next StackMaster™...

  • Page 43: Single Unmanaged Unit

    Terminating SINGLE StackMaster™ Units All single StackMaster™ Units, managed or unmanaged, must be terminated properly. 3.4.1 Terminating SINGLE Unmanaged Unit To terminate a single unmanaged StackMaster™ unit: 3.4.2 Terminating SINGLE Managed Unit To terminate a single managed StackMaster™ unit: MANAGEABLE HUB Terminator Cascade A Cascade B...

  • Page 44: Stack With External Snmp Management

    Verifying Correct Bus Termination Visually inspect the StackMaster™ Units to ensure proper termination. Stack with EXTERNAL SNMP Management If external SNMP network management is used in a stack, a terminator should be installed at the bottom position of the BOTTOM hub of the stack.

  • Page 45: Stacked Unmanaged Units

    SINGLE Managed Unit If internal SNMP network management is used in a stack consisting of a single hub, a terminator should be installed at the top cascade position of the hub. STACKED Unmanaged Units If no SNMP network management is used in a stack, a terminator should be installed at the top position of the TOP hub of the stack AND at the bottom position of the BOTTOM hub of the stack.

  • Page 46: Connecting Stackmaster™ To Network

    Connecting StackMaster™ to Network Ethernet™ connections between Stacks can be 10BaseT, 10Base2, 10Base5, and/or 10aseFL. 3.6.2 Ethernet™ Five-Segment Rule When connecting StackMaster™ Stacks, the transmission path between any two Data Terminating Equipment (DTE) devices can consist of no more than five segments. NOTE: A segment is the cable connection, including connectors, between LAN devices.
  • Page 47 NOTE: Use care when assigning segment numbers to cable connections. To assign segment numbers to cable connections: MANAGEABLE HUB Determine the two terminals in the network which are separated by the greatest number of segments. Assign a segment path between the terminals by labelling the cable connected to one of the terminals “segment 1”...

  • Page 48: Connecting To10Baset

    Gesetze zur Anwendung der Richtlinie 91/263/EWG zur Angleichung der Rechtsvorschriften der Mitgliedstaaten über Telekommunikationsendeinrichtungen einschliesslich der gegenseitigen Anerkennung ihrer Konformität. 3-14 Transition Engineering, Inc. 7090 Shady Oak Road Eden Prairie, MN 55344 USA 6-Port 10BaseFL Unit SMHB-E-FL-6 12-Port 10BaseFL Unit SMHB-E-FL-12 StackMaster™...

  • Page 49: Rj-45 Pin Specifications

    RJ-45 Pin Specifications Individual wires that make up a straight through twisted pair modular cable are shown below. Each pair has designated pin connections on an RJ-45 modular connector. There are only two active pairs in a 10BaseT network, pins 1 & 2 and 3 & 6. Use only dedicated wire pairs (such as blue-white/white-blue, orange-white/white-orange).

  • Page 50: Connecting Units To Power

    Connecting Units to Power The StackMaster™ Stack is connected to power by connecting each of the StackMaster™ Units to power. NOTE: Connect StackMaster™ Units from bottom to top. To connect the StackMaster™ Stack to power: NOTE: Fuse must be installed at correct setting for power source voltage before connecting to AC outlet.

  • Page 51: Resetting Stackmaster™ Stack

    Resetting StackMaster™ Stack NOTE: The StackMaster™ Stack must be reset during installation to initialize the internal software. CAUTION: If the StackMaster™ Stack contains an SNMP Management Unit or if an SNMP Management Board is installed in the 24-port 10BaseT Unit, the 6-port 10BaseFL Unit, or the 12-port 10BaseFL Unit and the hub with the management board is installed at the top of the Stack, DO NOT reset an individual hub.

  • Page 52: Connecting To Ascii Terminal

    Optionally Configuring SNMP Management To set SNMP management parameters through an attached terminal: • Connect the StackMaster™ to an ASCII terminal or terminal emulator • Bring up the StackMaster™ configuration software • Reset the StackMaster • Set Network and SNMP parameter values. Connecting to ASCII Terminal NOTE: The DB9 serial port on the StackMaster™...

  • Page 53: Bringing Up Configuration Software

    Bringing up Configuration Software. NOTE: Refer to 1.6 for a detailed description of the StackMaster™ Configuration Software Display available at the attached terminal. To bring up the StackMaster™ configuration software, at the attached terminal command line, enter: The StackMaster™ Configuration Main Menu comes up. At the StackMaster™...

  • Page 54: Resetting The Stackmaster

    Resetting the StackMaster NOTE: The StackMaster™ can be reset in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management hub or to StackMaster™ hub with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the SNMP Management hub or on the StackMaster™...

  • Page 55: Setting Network And Snmp Parameters

    Setting Network and SNMP Parameters SNMP Network Management is configured by setting network and SNMP parameter values. Network Parameters To set the Network parameter values at an attached terminal: The StackMaster™ Network Parameters Menu comes up: The menu is redisplayed with the modified values. The StackMaster™...

  • Page 56: Snmp Parameters

    SNMP Parameters To set the SNMP parameter values: The StackMaster™ SNMP Parameters Menu comes up to provide guidance in setting parameters for data to be used by the external SNMP network management software: The menu is redisplayed with the modified values. following The StackMaster™...

  • Page 57: Operation

    4. Operation 4.1 Power On/Power Off The StackMaster™ Stack is powered ON when the power cords are connected from all the StackMaster™ Units to AC outlets. NOTE: When powered, the POWER LED on each StackMaster™ Unit should be illuminated. The StackMaster™ Stack is powered OFF when the power cords are disconnected from all the StackMaster™...

  • Page 59: Maintenance

    Maintenance Maintenance of the StackMaster™ is required only when a StackMaster™ unit requires updating or fails. Recovery of a failed StackMaster™ unit requires fault isolation, using methods provided in this section, and corrective action. Corrective action is taken by simple procedures described in this section or by contacting Transition Networks Technical Support.
  • Page 60 Link LED not illuminated on 10BaseT port Steady green or red LED illuminated in a Unit with no physical device present Fiber port connector LED not illuminated Table 5-1. Fault Isolation in the StackMaster™ Stack (continued Disconnected RJ45 Connect RJ45 cable. cable.
  • Page 61 Part of stack allows connections but part does not No serial connection allowed by Management software. Loud fan noise Table 5-1. Fault Isolation in the StackMaster™ Stack (concluded) MANAGEABLE HUB 5. MAINTENANCE Cascaded stack not Install terminator. (See terminated properly. 5.2.1) THEN Reset StackMaster™...

  • Page 62: Recovery Procedures

    Recovery Procedures Recovery of a failed StackMaster™ Unit or stack is accomplished, often, by one or both of the following: • Installing a cascade terminator • Resetting the StackMaster™ stack Installing a Cascade Terminator NOTE: If terminators are not installed on the StackMaster™ stack as shown, install the terminators.

  • Page 63: Resetting The Stackmaster™ Stack

    5. MAINTENANCE Resetting the StackMaster™ Stack CAUTION: If the StackMaster™ stack contains an SNMP Management hub or if an SNMP Management Board is installed in the 24-port 10BaseT hub, the 6-port 10BaseFL hub, or the 12-port 10BaseFL hub and the unit with the management board is installed at the top of the stack, DO NOT reset an individual unit.

  • Page 64: Replacement Procedures

    Replacement Procedures WARNING! StackMaster™ hubs contain no user-serviceable parts. With the exception of the 24-port 10BaseT hub, the 6-port 10BaseFL hub, or the 12-port 10BaseFL hub, which are designed to be opened for instal- lation of the SNMP management board, DO NOT, UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES, open and attempt to repair StackMaster™...

  • Page 65: Stackmaster™ Field Upgrades

    StackMaster™ Field Upgrades StackMaster™ field upgrades discussed in this section include: • Installing SNMP Management Board in 24-Port 10BaseT hub • Installing SNMP Management Board in 6-Port or 12-Port 10BaseFL Installing SNMP Management Board in 24-Port 10BaseT Hub The SNMP Management circuit board attaches to the 96-pin DIN connector located on the 24-Port 10BaseT circuit board inside the 24-Port 10BaseT hub.
  • Page 66 NOTE: The internal fan is attached to the cover. Fan wires connect to attached 24-Port 10BaseT circuit board. Without disconnecting fan wires, carefully lift the front of the 24-Port 10BaseT hub cover. Rotate the cover over the 24-Port 10BaseT hub until the cover rests securely behind, and next to, the 24-Port 10BaseT hub.
  • Page 67 MANAGEABLE HUB 5. MAINTENANCE Without crimping the fan wires, rotate 24-Port 10BaseT hub cover to rest on chassis. Replace cover screws.
  • Page 68 Installing SNMP Management Board in 6-Port/12-Port 10BaseFL Hub WARNING: DISCONNECT THE POWER CORD from the 6-Port or 12- Port 10BaseFL hub before installing the SNMP Management Board. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock. WARNING: AVOID CONTACT WITH POWER SUPPLY during Board installation.
  • Page 69 NOTE: The internal fan is attached to the cover. Fan wires connect to the attached 6-Port or 12-Port 10BaseFL circuit board. MANAGEABLE HUB 5. MAINTENANCE Using slotted screwdriver, remove two (2) screws that secure the slide lock to 6-Port or 12-Port 10BaseFL hub back. Slide cover back to disengage from chassis.
  • Page 70 5-12 Without crimping the fan wires, rotate the 6-Port or 12-Port 10BaseFL hub cover to rest on chassis. Slide cover forward to engage cover against chassis Replace the cover screws. StackMaster™...
  • Page 71 Installing SNMP Management Board in 16-Port 10BaseT Hub The SNMP Management circuit board attaches to the 96-pin connector located on the 16-Port 10BaseT circuit board inside the 16-Port 10BaseT hub. WARNING: DISCONNECT POWER CORD from 16-Port 10BaseT hub before installing the SNMP Management Board. Failure to observe this warning could result in personal injury or death from electrical shock.
  • Page 72 5-14 Using slotted screwdriver, remove two (2) screws that secure slide lock to 16-Port 10BaseT hub back. Slide cover back to disengage from chassis. Without disconnecting power leads, carefully lift the front of the 16-Port 10BaseT hub cover. Rotate the cover over the 16- Port 10BaseT hub until the cover rests securely behind, and next to, the 16-Port 10BaseT hub.
  • Page 73 MANAGEABLE HUB 5. MAINTENANCE Rotate the 16-Port 10BaseT hub cover to rest on chassis. Slide cover forward to engage cover against chassis. Replace cover screws and hex nuts. 5-15...

  • Page 74: Software Upgrades

    Software Upgrades NOTE: The management circuit board uses “flash ROM”, which allows firmware upgrades to be received over a serial interface. Software Upgrade at Attached ASCII Terminal To upgrade the flash ROM: • Obtain a copy of updated StackMaster™ software •...

  • Page 75: Resetting The Stackmaster

    Resetting the StackMaster Reset the StackMaster™ in any of the following ways:. • Disconnect power cord to SNMP Management hub or to StackMaster™ hub with installed SNMP management board, then reconnect the power cord. • Press the reset button on the SNMP Management hub or StackMaster™...
  • Page 76 NOTE: The SEND BINARY FILE option will time out after sixty seconds. The SEND BINARY FILE display prompts for the path to the .BIN file. The StackMaster™ will begin receiving the selected .BIN file. A bar graph displays the status of the file transfer: Ready to RECEIVE file using XMODEM/crc/binary/xon/xoff.

  • Page 77: Appendix

    Appendix A. Technical Specifications Network Standards Ethernet IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, 10Base2, 10BaseFL, and 10Base5 Universal Power Supply Input Range: 85 to 265 VAC at 47 to 63 Hz. Rated at 40 watts maximum. AC Input: TN PN 3344 3344 3347 3348 3349 Operating Environment...

  • Page 79: Appendix B. Cable Specifications

    Appendix B. Cable Specifications A. Null Modem Cable Specifications The table below shows the pin assignments for the DB9 cable. Function Carrier Detect Receive Data Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Signal Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring Indicator B.
  • Page 80 D. 10BaseT Cable Specifications The following describes the specifications when twisted pair is used. Either shielded or unshielded twisted pair can be used. The physical characteristics must meet or exceed those set forth by the IEEE 802.3 10BaseT specifications. Generally, Level 3 wire or better is recommended.

  • Page 81: Appendix C. Segment Distance

    Appendix C. Segment Distance The IEEE 802.3 CSMA/CD specification has defined standards which are differentiated by the oper- ating link, the type of signaling, the type of media and distances supported. The following chart highlights the characteristics of the major standards: 10BaseT 10Base2 Operating rate 10...

  • Page 83: Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set

    Appendix D. Approved European Power Cord Set Approval Organization Belgium:Comite Electrotechnique Beige (CEBEC) Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE)e, V., Prufstelle Technique de l’Electricite (UTE) Institute del Marchio Qualita British Approvals Service For Electric Cables (BASEC-HAR) N.V. tot Keuring van Electro- technische Matarialien (KEMA) Svenska Elecktriska (SMEKO) Osterreichnischer Verband ful Electrotechnik (OVE)
  • Page 85 A. Five Year Warranty Transition Networks, Inc. (TN) warrants, for a period of five years, that TN products (with the exception of power supplies and fans that TN warrants for two years) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship, and will be in conformity with TN’s specifications. TN’s warranty on products manufactured by or assembled for TN in accordance with a customer’s specifications, is a five-year warranty that the goods conform to such specifications.
  • Page 86 The sole purpose of this remedy shall be provided the customer with the replacement or repair of non-conforming goods in the manner described in this Warranty statement. This exclusive remedy shall not be deemed to have failed of its essential purpose so long as TN is willing and able to repair or replace the defective item(s) or refund the purchase price.

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