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Getting Started with the
Contivity 2600
Version 3.0
Part No. 311120-B Rev 00
November 2000
600 Technology Park Drive
Billerica, MA 01821-4130

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  • Page 1 Version 3.0 Part No. 311120-B Rev 00 November 2000 600 Technology Park Drive Billerica, MA 01821-4130 Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 2 Nortel Networks NA Inc. does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
  • Page 3 Software is provided will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of 90 days from the date Software is first shipped to Licensee. Nortel Networks will replace defective media at no charge if it is returned to Nortel Networks during the warranty period along with proof of the date of shipment.
  • Page 4 Licensee will immediately destroy or return to Nortel Networks the Software, user manuals, and all copies. Nortel Networks is not liable to Licensee for damages in any form solely by reason of the termination of this license. 8. Export and Re-export. Licensee agrees not to export, directly or indirectly, the Software or related technical data or information without first obtaining any required export licenses or other governmental approvals.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Nortel Networks technical publications ........
  • Page 6 6 Contents Serial interface cable ..........32 Understanding the LEDs .
  • Page 7 The Contivity 2600 front view ........17...
  • Page 8 8 Figures 311120-B Rev 00...
  • Page 9 Tables Table 1 Components and accessories of a Contivity 2600 ....18 Table 2 The DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts ....... 24 Table 3 The DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts .
  • Page 10 10 Tables 311120-B Rev 00...

  • Page 11: Preface11

    Complete details for configuring and monitoring the Contivity are in Managing the Contivity. Conventions This guide refers to the Contivity 2600 as the Contivity. It assumes that you are familiar with Web browsers and their general operation. Documentation This document uses the following conventions to distinguish among notes of varying importance.

  • Page 12: Text

    Indicates new terms and book titles Indicates system output, for example, prompts and system screen text messages. Example: Set Nortel Networks Trap Monitor Filters arrow (→) Shows menu paths. Example: Services → Available identifies the Contivity services that are available.

  • Page 13: Nortel Networks Technical Publications

    Contivity. Nortel Networks technical publications You can print Nortel Networks technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the Internet. Go to support.baynetworks.com/library/tpubs/. Find the Nortel Networks product for which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model or version for your hardware or software product.

  • Page 14: Nortel Networks Customer Service

    14 Preface Nortel Networks Customer Service If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that distributor or reseller for assistance. If you purchased a Nortel Networks service...

  • Page 15: Introducing The Contivity15

    Chapter 1 Introducing the Contivity The Contivity The Nortel Networks Contivity 2600 provides scalable, secure, manageable extranet access for up to 1000 simultaneous users across the Public Data Network (PDN). The Contivity's features include the most popular tunneling protocols: IP Security (IPsec), Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP), Layer 2 Forwarding Tunneling Protocol (L2TP), and Layer 2 Forwarding (L2F).

  • Page 16: Figure 1 An Intranet And The Internet Make Up An Extranet

    16 Chapter 1 Introducing the Contivity Figure 1 An intranet and the internet make up an extranet Cable or D SL Rem ote Em ployee E-M ail S erver ISP PO P Contivity IS P PO P P artner Server ISP P O P M odem ISP PO P...

  • Page 17: Figure 2 The Contivity 2600 Front View

    The Contivity offers RADIUS accounting support and extensive logging, including events, system, configuration, and security logs. 2Figure 2 shows the front view of the Contivity 2600. Figure 2 The Contivity 2600 front view CS260001A Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 18: Components List

    18 Chapter 1 Introducing the Contivity Components list Table 1 lists all of the components and accessories of the Contivity 2600. If for any reason you have not received all of the materials ordered, contact Nortel Networks Customer Service. Table 1 Components and accessories of a Contivity 2600...

  • Page 19: Cabling And Leds19

    — T1 CSU/DSU interface — T3 HSSI interface • Serial interface connection • Understanding the LEDs Caution: Cabling for all WAN, LAN, and Serial connections are not to be routed outside the building environment. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 20: Connecting The Cables

    20 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Connecting the Cables Use the following procedure to connect the Contivity’s cables. Warning: Connect the LAN/WAN and serial port cables before you plug the Contivity’s power cord into the outlet. Connect the 10/100BASE-TX LAN RJ-45 connector to the Contivity and all other LAN/WAN connections.

  • Page 21: Current Rating

    Cord length and flexibility The power cord must be less than 4.5 meters (14.7 feet) long, and it must be a flexible HAR (harmonized) cord or VDE-certified cordage to comply with the Contivity's safety certifications. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 22: Lan Interface Connections

    22 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS LAN interface connections At least one LAN interface connection is for Web management. 100BASE-TX connections require Category 5, twisted-pair wire. The 100BASE-TX specification supports 100 Mb/s transmission over two pairs of Category 5 twisted-pair Ethernet wiring; one pair each for transmit and receive operations.

  • Page 23: Dual V.35 Wan Interface (Optional)

    Figure 5 dual V35 interface CS260016A The cables provided with the WAN PCI card enables the WAN adapter to function as DTE (Data Terminal Equipment). Table 2 on the following page shows the DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 24: Table 2 The Db28S-To-V.35 Cable Pinouts

    24 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Table 2 The DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts Standard-wired end Pair # & Special-wired end Signal name Notes 28-pin male conductor 34-pin male pair 1A pair 1B pair 2A pair 2B pair 3A pair 3B pair 4A pair 4B pair 5A pair 5B...

  • Page 25: Single Wan Interface V.35 Or X.21 (Optional)

    LED 4, Red LED 2, Green LED 3, Green LED 1, Green CS160011A Single V.35 WAN Interface Table 3 on the following page shows the DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts.Table 4 shows the DB28S-to-X.21 cable pinouts. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 26: Table 3 The Db28S-To-V.35 Cable Pinouts

    26 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Table 3 The DB28S-to-V.35 cable pinouts Standard-wired end Pair # & Special-wired end Signal name Notes 28-pin male conductor 34-pin male TXDA pair 1A TXDB pair 1B RXDA pair 2A RXDB pair 2B TXCA pair 3A TXCB pair 3B...

  • Page 27: Table 4 Db28S-To-X.21 Cable Pinouts

    5. Wires of pair 4 connect to wires of pair 5, but not to any pins in the DA-15. Do NOT interconnect Shield to Signal Ground – they are separate signals. 6. The pair suffix A or B refers to an individual wire within a twisted pair. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 28: T1 Csu/Dsu Wan Interface

    28 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS T1 CSU/DSU WAN interface Note: The T1 CSU/DSU WAN interface cable is not supplied by Nortel Networks. This cable has 8-pin male connectors on each end. The T1 CSU/DSU WAN crossover cable crosses the blue wire pair with the orange wire pair. This is different from the commonly available crossover cable used for 10BaseT, which crosses the green wire pair with the orange wire pair.

  • Page 29: Table 5 The T1 Csu/Dsu Cable Pinouts

    The cable will operate properly if pins 3, 6, 7, and 8 are not connected. Warning: Do not use Ethernet cable. The T1 CSU/DSU will appear to work, but will not work to specifications. Data may be corrupted. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 30: T3 Hssi Interface (Optional)

    30 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS T3 HSSI interface (optional) The Single T3 WAN connection is located on a PCI card which has a 50-pin SCSI II female connector that provides the signals needed to interface to a T3 modem or Modem Eliminator.
  • Page 31 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS 31 Table 6 T3 cable pinouts (continued) TESTA Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 32: Serial Interface Cable

    32 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Serial interface cable Nortel Networks ships a serial cable with the Contivity to enable configuration of the Management IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address, and other configurable parameters. Nortel Networks recommends that you use the IP Address Configuration Utility diskette for easy initial IP address configuration.

  • Page 33: Understanding The Leds

    Boot/Ready Boot/Ready CS160013A • The Power LED is the lighted Nortel Networks logo. It is blue when the power is on. • The triangular Alert/Fail LED is set to yellow or red by the Contivity Extranet Switch software. Yellow indicates a non-fatal status requiring attention.

  • Page 34: Private Lan Leds

    34 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Private LAN LEDs Figure 10 shows the private LAN port LEDs located on the back of the Contivity. Look at the condition of the LEDs, then examine 8Table 8 shows the corresponding LED table to better understand the indications. Figure 10 Private LAN port LEDs Green Yellow...

  • Page 35: V.35/X.21 Single Leds

    Figure 12 shows the T1 CSU/DSU LEDs. Look at the condition of the LEDs located on the T1 Integrated CSU/DSU PCI interface card. Table 10 shows the corresponding LED table to better understand the indications. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 36: Figure 12 The T1 Csu/Dsu Leds

    36 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS Figure 12 The T1 CSU/DSU LEDs LED 4, Red LED 2, Blue LED 3, Green LED 1, Yellow CS160012A Table 10 The T1 CSU/DSU LED indicators Description LED1, Yellow Yellow alarm LED is lit when the far-end equipment is in the red alarm condition.

  • Page 37: Public Lan Leds

    The card is sending or receiving network data. The LINK, frequency of the flashes increases with increased traffic. Green The card is not sending or receiving data. 10/100 Operating at 100 Mb/s. Green Operating at 10 Mb/s. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 38 38 Chapter 2 Cabling and LEDS 311120-B Rev 00...

  • Page 39: Rack Mounting39

    Contivity can be mounted into a rack or placed on a desktop. This chapter describes the method you can use to mount your Switch into a chassis rack and also shows how to mount rubber feet, should you prefer desktop operation. Nortel Networks recommends the following standard rack-mounting considerations: •...

  • Page 40: Rack-Mount Shelf Installation Procedure

    40 Chapter 3 Rack Mounting Rack-mount shelf installation procedure Nortel Networks recommends that you have two people available when installing the unit into the rack. Figure 14 shows a shelf being attached in preparation for a rack-mount installation Attaching a shelf for a rack-mounted installation...

  • Page 41: Figure 15 Removing The Front Bezel

    Warning: When handling the Contivity outside of the rack-mount shelf, do not use the piece with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle. Note that the first few times you remove the front bezel it might seem to resist removal.

  • Page 42: Figure 16 Replacing Front Bezel

    42 Chapter 3 Rack Mounting Secure the Contivity to the rack-mount shelf by screwing in the lower rack-mount screw position. Replace the bezel as shown in Figure 16. Turn the front screws one-quarter turn clockwise to lock the bezel in place on the chassis.

  • Page 43: Desktop Operation

    Four rubber feet are included that can be attached to the bottom of the Contivity, should you want to use it from a desktop. Figure 17 shows the placement of these rubber feet. Figure 17 Attaching Rubber Feet to Bottom of Chassis Attach feet (4) CS160016A Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 44 44 Chapter 3 Rack Mounting 311120-B Rev 00...

  • Page 45: Changing Hardware Configurations45

    Chapter 4 Changing Hardware Configurations This chapter describes how Nortel Networks trained service personnel can change existing hardware configurations, including installing LAN, WAN, or Hardware Accelerator cards and how to add memory. Warning: Wear an antistatic band when handling electronic components for the Contivity to avoid damaging them.

  • Page 46: Removing The Front Bezel

    Contivity. Warning: When handling the Contivity outside of the rack-mount shelf, do not use the piece with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle. Figure 18 Removing the front bezel...

  • Page 47: Removing The Front Bezel And The Top Cover

    Figure Grip the two handles and firmly pull the bezel towards you to unsnap it from the chassis. Do not use the piece with the Nortel Networks logo and the LEDs as a handle. Using the Phillips-head screwdriver, remove the four screws that secure the...

  • Page 48: System Board

    48 Chapter 4 Changing Hardware Configurations Figure 19 Removing the top cover Remove these four screws Boot/Ready Boot/Ready Slide cover forward and lift up CS260006A Slide the top cover forward approximately 1/4 inch, then lift the lid 2 to 3 inches, and move it away from the chassis.

  • Page 49: Figure 20 The Contivity's System Board

    Danger: In spite of the above warning, which is mandated for regulatory approval, you should not change the battery. If you suspect a dead battery, contact Nortel Networks Customer Support. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 50: Installing Option Cards

    50 Chapter 4 Changing Hardware Configurations Installing option cards Figure 21 shows you how to install LAN, WAN, or Hardware Accelerator option cards into the Contivity. You can use Slots 1 to 4 for any mix of LAN, WAN, Hardware Accelerator cards. To remove the front bezel and cover, you need a Phillips screwdriver.

  • Page 51: Figure 21 Installing Lan, Wan, Or Hardware Accelerator Cards

    Make sure the card seats firmly and evenly into the card slot. If the card is not seated properly, it will not work. Replace the card and screw. Replace the top cover. Replace the front bezel. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...

  • Page 52: Installing Additional Dimms

    52 Chapter 4 Changing Hardware Configurations Installing additional DIMMs Figure 22 shows you how to unlock a Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM) and remove or install the DIMM in the next available slot (for example, if the DIMM # 1 slot is populated, than add the next DIMM to the DIMM # 2 slot). Figure 22 Installing additional memory Alignment keys...
  • Page 53 Make sure the DIMM is pressed firmly into the socket. Pull up the locking levers on both sides of the DIMM, and snap in the DIMM, as necessary. Replace the top cover. 10 Replace the front bezel. Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 54 54 Chapter 4 Changing Hardware Configurations 311120-B Rev 00...
  • Page 55 Chapter 5 Using the Recovery Diskette Remove the Switch's front cover. Insert the recovery diskette into the drive and press the Reset button on the back of the Switch. This supplies the Switch with a minimal configuration utility that allows you to view the Switch from a Web browser.

  • Page 56: Figure 23 The Recovery Diskette Display

    56 Chapter 5 Using the Recovery Diskette Figure 23 The Recovery Diskette Display 311120-A...
  • Page 57 Chapter 5 Using the Recovery Diskette 57 Restore the configuation: To restore the factory default configuration or the backup configuration, select the hard disk drive to which you want to restore the system files; either ide0 (drive 0) or ide1 (drive 1) and then do one of the following: ➨...
  • Page 58 Alternatively, a new factory default software image and file system can be restored to the Switch’s hard disk. Specify the name or address and path of the network file server onto which the software from the Nortel Networks CD has been installed.
  • Page 59 Chapter 5 Using the Recovery Diskette 59 Click Synchronize to immediately synchronize the primary and secondary disks. Thereafter, the disks will automatically synchronize every hour. Upgrade the system boot software by clicking the drop-down list box to select a drive onto which you want to update the system boot software. Click Upgrade to rewrite the boot software onto the hard disk.
  • Page 60 60 Chapter 5 Using the Recovery Diskette 311120-A...

  • Page 61: Table 12 Physical Specifications And Operating Environment

    3.5 in. (8.89 cm) Weight 26 lbs. (11.82 kg) Electrical Voltage 100 - 240 VAC Current 2.0/1.0 A Frequency 50/60 HZ Operating Environment Temperature 32 - 110 F (0 - 45 Relative Humidity 10 - 90% noncondensing Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 62 62 Appendix A Specifications 311120-B Rev 00...
  • Page 63 23, 25 diskette pinouts 23, 25 using the 55 DB9 or DB25 recovery diskette connectors 32 drive 46 DIMMs reset button 59 installing 52 RJ-45 documentation map 12 pinouts 22 DSU/CSU required 23, 25 safety Getting Started with the Contivity 2600...
  • Page 64 50, 53 serial cable connectors 32 serial interface connector 32 serial number 57 software version 58 new 55 support, Nortel Networks 14 technical publications 13 technical support 14 text conventions 12 user interface 12 WAN cards installing 50 WAN connection...

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