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CoreBuilder 5000 ™ ® Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module User Guide http://www.3com.com/ Document Number 17-00367-3 Published May 1997...
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UIDE Audience Structure of This Guide Document Conventions Related Documents 3Com Documents Reference Documents NTRODUCTION The CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Application Theory of Operation Where To Go From Here ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Understanding the General Rules...
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3-20 Show Counter Command 3-21 Monitoring the Front Panel 3-22 LED and Network Verification 3-23 Using the CoreBuilder 5000 Controller Module to Verify LED Operation 3-23 Using the DMM to Verify Network Connections 3-24 Where To Go From Here 3-24...
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Twisted Pair Cables Connecting Twisted Pair Cables ECHNICAL UPPORT Online Technical Services World Wide Web Site 3Com Bulletin Board Service Access by Analog Modem Access by Digital Modem 3ComFacts Automated Fax Service 3ComForum on CompuServe Online Service Support From Your Network Supplier...
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3-10 3-5 Attaching the Tie-Wrap Bracket to the 24-Port Module 3-11 3-6 Attaching Cables with 90° Connectors 3-12 3-7 Attaching the CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet Monitor Card 3-19 3-8 24-Port Module Faceplate 3-22 A-1 50-Pin Cable Male and Female Connectors A-2 RJ-45 Connector Pinouts...
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ABLES 2-1 Seven Basic Network Rules 2-2 LAN Product Equivalent Distances 2-3 Network Reorganization 2-11 3-1 Procedures for Completing Installation 3-2 Channel Select DIP Switch Settings 3-3 Interpretation of the 24-Port Module LEDs 3-23 4-1 Troubleshooting with the Module Status LED 4-2 Troubleshooting With the Status LEDs 4-3 Troubleshooting With the Activity LEDs A-1 50-Pin Cable Pinouts and Port Assignments...
OW TO UIDE This guide explains how to install and operate the 3Com ™ CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module (referenced throughout this guide as 24-Port module). It also includes information ® on monitoring this module using a 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module.
Chapter 3, Installing and Operating the Module – Provides illustrated procedures for installing the 24-Port module into the CoreBuilder 5000 hub. Also shows front panel LEDs and dip switches on the module and describes network management commands. Chapter 4, Troubleshooting – Provides help in isolating and correcting problems that may arise when installing or operating this module.
Document Conventions Document The following document conventions are used in this manual: Conventions Convention Indicates Example Courier text User input In the Agent Information Form, enter MIS in the New Contact field. System output After pressing the Apply button, the system displays the message Transmitting data.
CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub Installation and Operation Guide – Provides information on the installation, operation, and configuration of the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub. This guide also describes the principal features of the CoreBuilder 5000 Fault-Tolerant Controller Module. Distributed Management Module User Guide – Provides information on the CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module’s operation,...
CoreBuilder 5000 hub, refer to the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub Installation and Operation Guide. The CoreBuilder The CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port Module is an IEEE 802.3 5000 Ethernet repeater module that complies with the 10BASE-T standard. It connects 24-Port 10BASE-T up to 24 devices (PCs, terminals, printers, modems, etc.) to the...
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RAM (NVRAM). Such information includes the module’s serial number, power requirements, power class settings (i.e., power-up priority) and date of manufacture. Supports the CoreBuilder 5000 power management system which enables administrators to prioritize the allocation of power to modules.
The CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module Module Status LED Port Status LEDs Port Activity LEDs 50-Pin connector (ports 1 - 12) 50-Pin connector (ports 13 - 24) Figure 1-1 CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port Module Application This module can be attached via bundled 25-pair or 12-leg hydra cables...
Transceivers receive and restore amplitude to incoming signals. A repeater restores phase and frequency. Repeated signals synchronize to the system clock and enter on the CoreBuilder 5000 hub's backplane. Outgoing signals from the backplane are sent directly to transceivers to be transmitted to twisted pair link segments.
™ describes how to configure networks that use the CoreBuilder 5000 hub and the CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port Module. It also provides examples of network cabling structures and Ethernet network cabling solutions. This chapter outlines the following topics: Understanding the General Rules...
The following topics are discussed: Basic Network Rules LAN Equivalence Basic Network Rules This section outlines the basic network rules and 3Com recommendations for these rules. For more hardware-specific information on the 24-port module, refer to Appendix Table 2-1...
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In general, on 62.5 micron cable, you not exceed the limits can go up to 4000 meters point-to-point imposed by the optical power using the CoreBuilder 5000 or ONline budget. fiber modules. If you have poor quality cable or cross many patch panels, you may have to sacrifice some distance.
Table 2-2 LAN Product Equivalent Distances Equivalent LAN Product Distance (meters) CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 10BASE-T Module (6124M-TPL6) Incoming signal to TP port Outgoing signal from TP port ONline Ethernet 10BASE-T Modules (5124M-TPCL, 5221M-TP, 5112M-TPL, 5112M-TPPL, 5108M-TP) Incoming signal to TP port...
ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Fiber Backbone, Twisted In the sample configuration shown in Figure 2-1, we determine if the transceivers are within legal Ethernet distance limits. Note that Pair To-The-Desk 24-gauge unshielded twisted-pair cable is used to connect 10BASE-T transceivers to the 24-Port modules in the hubs.
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Fiber Backbone, Twisted Pair To-The-Desk 3 Subtract the total equivalent distance of each hub located between transceivers A and B [inclusive (965 m)] from the maximum network diameter (4200 m). In this case, your subtotal is 3235 m. 4 Determine the total amount of cable between transceivers A and B (1675 m) and subtract this number from the subtotal determined in Step 3 (3235 m).
ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Twisted Pair In constructing a twisted pair backbone, remember the following rule: Backbone, Twisted There can be no more than eight 24-Port modules in the path Pair To-The-Desk between any two transceivers due to Ethernet's four-repeater rule. This is because each 24-Port module counts as a 1/2 repeater unless the signal goes in one port and out another port of the same module, in which case the module counts as a full repeater.
(isolated networks) per module. Since a managed CoreBuilder 5000 hub may contain as many as 16 CoreBuilder 5000 24-Port Modules, it is possible to configure your hub with a maximum of 96 workgroups.
2-10 ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Configuring One of the primary advantages of dividing your network layout into Workgroups smaller isolated networks is the potential increase of network workgroups. Workgroups enable administrators to have more flexibility in organizing their network, while simultaneously decreasing the amount of traffic on the backplane segments of the hubs in which the workgroups reside.
Module Workgroups 2-11 After studying each department’s needs, Smith decides to: create separate workgroups for each department within the two organizations connect the workgroups to each other through an internal bridge Table 2-3 provides an in-depth examination of the reorganization of each department.
2-12 ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Hub C Slot 4 Slot 8 Slot 1 Slot 3 Slot 6 WG = Module Workgroup Network (where x is the workgroup number) BR = Internal Bridge = Port allocated to internal bridge = Workgroup Figure 2-4 Workgroup Port Allocation To enable all of the workgroups to communicate with each other,...
Patch Panels Patch panels weaken signals that pass through them, thereby reducing achievable link distances. 3Com assumes the use of one patch panel in the 100 meter link distance calculations specified in this manual. However, each additional patch panel in the link reduces the 100 meter link distance by approximately 10 meters.
50 meters away. Redundant Links You can implement twisted-pair link redundancy between CoreBuilder 5000 hubs using network management. Figure 2-5 shows two examples of a redundant configuration. It is also possible to enable redundancy between ONline modules in a CoreBuilder 5000 hub.
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Redundant Links 2-15 To set link redundancy between two 24-Port modules, connect two links to two ports on the 50-pin cables between the modules. You need to use a crossover adapter between each link because the links are designed to be connected to a LAN card in an end node, not to other module ports.
2-16 ESIGNING AND XPANDING THE ETWORK Where To Go From Once you complete this chapter, proceed to Chapter 3. Chapter 3, Here Installing and Operating the Module, describes installation procedures and explains how to set the DIP switches, configure the module through network management, and monitor the front panel using the LEDs.
(17-00368). This card lists the DIP switch settings, 24-Port module management commands, LED indicators and other module information. Please store this card in the CoreBuilder 5000 hub reference binder in the Reference Card area. The remainder of this chapter describes:...
NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE Precautionary Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage static-sensitive devices on Procedures circuit boards. Follow these precautions when you handle the 24-Port module. Do not remove the board from its antistatic shielding bag until you are ready to inspect or install it. Handle the board by the faceplate only.
Verify LED status for normal operation. LED and Network Verification † Refer to the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub Installation and Operation Guide for more details on hub power requirements. For information about potential problems, consult the troubleshooting techniques in...
CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet Network Monitor Card to the module. This card enables users to gather network statistics for any of the CoreBuilder 5000 backplane segments. Once attached to the 24-Port module, you must assign the monitor card to the network on which you will gather statistics.
DIP switch settings when using a management module, issue the SET DEVICE DIP_CONFIGURATION command from the management module. If you do not have a CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module installed in your hub, your hub’s configuration defaults to the dip switch settings on the module.
NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE The DIP switch legend on the module refers to the backplane connection as the "channel" selection (CH SEL). The "channel" setting and the "network" setting are the same. Ports set to the same network will communicate with each other. Table 3-2, the switches are labeled 1 through 8.
Installing the Module Installing the You do not need to power off the CoreBuilder 5000 hub to install or Module remove the 24-Port module. You can insert the module while the hub is operating (this is called a hot swap). Follow the steps below to install the 24-Port module.
Installing the Module 6 Close the 24-Port module ejectors as shown in Figure 3-3. Closed Open ejector ejector Figure 3-3 Open and Closed Module Ejectors 7 Fasten the spring-loaded screws on the front of the 24-Port module faceplate to the hub using your fingers (do not overtighten). 8 Attach 180°...
3-10 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE 9 Secure the cables to the module connectors as shown in Figure 3-4. 180 50-pin cable connectors 50-pin connector Figure 3-4 24-Port Module Cable Connection 10 Attach the other ends of the cables to a 10BASE-T transceiver, patch panel, or a 10BASE-T adapter card.
Installing the Module 3-11 Using 90° Cable 3Com recommends that you use 180 connectors with this module. If, Connectors however, you currently use 90 cable connectors, use the following procedure to fasten the tie-wraps to your connector. Perform this procedure prior to installing the module into the CoreBuilder 5000 hub.
3-12 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE 50-pin connector Standoff 50-pin cable connector Figure 3-6 Attaching Cables with 90° Connectors 5 Wrap the tie-wrap connector strap around the 50-pin cable connector to secure the cable connector to the module connector. 6 Attach the other ends of the cables to a 10BASE-T transceiver, patch panel, or a 10BASE-T adapter card.
The CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Modules provide Module network management for the CoreBuilder 5000 hub and its modules. If you are using a Distributed Management Module, the dip switch settings on the 24-Port module are ignored. For this reason, use network management commands, rather than the dip switches, to configure the module.
3-14 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE Port Redundancy Network management lets you set redundancy between ports. When you set two ports redundant to each other, the secondary port takes over if the primary port fails. Use the following network management command to set redundancy between ports: SET PORT { slot.port } MODE {redundant} { slot.port } {non-redundant}...
(collectively) on the module to network 1 through 8 or to an isolated segment. Network management, however, lets you assign one or more ports to a network. If you have a CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet Network Monitor Card, network management also enables you to assign the...
(for example, ISOLATED_1). For more information on workgroups, refer to Module Workgroups in Chapter 2. It is not possible to assign the CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet Network Monitor Card to an isolated segment. Remote Diagnostics The Remote Diagnostics feature allows the 24-Port module to detect...
Saving the Configuration 3-17 Saving the After you make configuration changes to a module and ports, you Configuration must issue the SAVE MODULE_PORT command to save the new settings. Failure to save module settings may result in loss of configuration data. Showing Module You can display status information about the 24-Port module using the Configurations...
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3-18 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE SHOW PORT { slot.port } {verbose} { slot. all} {no_verbose} The following output is an example of the SHOW PORT ALL VERBOSE command issued for a 24-Port module installed in slot 4 (only the output for ports 1, 2, and 3 are shown): CB5000>...
Gathering Statistics To monitor ethernet statistics on your 24-Port module, you must attach the CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet Network Monitor Card to the network you wish to monitor. This card enables you to individually select and monitor each backplane segment of your hub.
3-20 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE Monitor Command The MONITOR command enables users to monitor each network (individually) by specifying the backplane segment to which your ports are configured. Use the following syntax to implement the command: MONITOR {mm:ss} {ETHERNET} {ethernet_1..._8} {REPEATER} The system-specified range of time allotted for monitoring the network is 00 to 30 (minutes) and 05 to 59 (seconds).
Received Packets 24000 Received Octets 285000 Transmitted Packets 1200 Transmitted Octets 75000 Transmitted Errors Transmitted Broadcast Packets 150 Transmitted Multicast Packets 280 For more information on repeater, ethernet, and rmon statistics, refer to the CoreBuilder 5000 Distributed Management Module Commands Guide.
3-22 NSTALLING AND PERATING THE ODULE Monitoring the The LEDs on the front panel of the 24-Port module allow you to Front Panel monitor the status of each port. The 24-Port module has a pair of Activity and Status LEDs for each port. Figure 3-8 shows the location of the LEDs.
For more information on the DMM, refer to the Distributed Management Module User Guide. Using the The CoreBuilder 5000 hub's controller module is equipped with an LED CoreBuilder 5000 Test button on the front panel. The LED Test button is used to verify Controller Module LED operation.
ODULE Using the DMM to The DMM enables you to verify each network connection – both active and isolated – for all CoreBuilder 5000 modules and monitor cards Verify Network Connections installed in your hub. To initiate the verification process, you must press the Display Control Toggle button on the front of the module.
ROUBLESHOOTING This chapter describes troubleshooting procedures for the ™ CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port Module. Information on troubleshooting will assist you in verifying the module's operation. Typical fault conditions are addressed in this chapter. Troubleshooting Diagnostic features are covered in Table 3-3.
ROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting A blinking Port Status indicator signals a problem with a port or a link With the Status LEDs connected to a port. Once a port detects a problem, you can further analyze the problem by counting the number of blinks. Table 4-2 provides troubleshooting suggestions for each of the blinking sequences.
Technical You can receive assistance for installing and troubleshooting the 24-Port Assistance module by calling your 3Com rep or 3Com Technical Support. Be prepared to supply the following information: a description of the problem the steps you have taken to try to correct the problem...
Where To Go From If you complete this chapter and are still unable to ascertain the cause Here of a particular problem with your 24-Port module, contact 3Com Customer Support and provide them with the specific nature of your problem. Refer to...
Configuration rules: supports IEEE 802.3 controllers and IEEE 802.3 repeaters Ethernet interface: Two 50-pin Telco connectors; each supports 12 connections Number of ports: 24 Cabling: per the 10BASE-T Standard Host interface: 3Com CoreBuilder 5000 hub bus interface standard Installation attachment: Two thumbscrews on the faceplate...
50-Pin Connector and Cable 50-Pin Connector Figure A-1 provides examples of a 50-pin cable (male) connector, and a and Cable 50-pin (female) connector on the 24-Port module. Following Figure Table A-1 which lists the receive and transmit pairs, pinouts, and port assignments for a 50-pin cable.
Twisted Pair Connectors and Cables Twisted Pair There are many types of cables and connectors that you can use to link Connectors and your 24-Port module to your network. Use this information in this Cables section to ensure that the cables and connecting hardware meet requirements.
Connecting Twisted Pair Cables We recommend that you connect cables first at the active hub location, and connect transceivers second. Refer to the CoreBuilder 5000 Integrated System Hub Installation and Operation Guide for more information about the CoreBuilder 5000 hub connections.
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Theory of Operation CoreBuilder 5000 Hub Unpacking Procedures Hot Swap Capabilities 24-Port Module LEDs 3-23 Crossover Mode Interpreting 3Com Bulletin Board Service (3ComBBS) 3Com sales offices 3Com URL 3ComFacts Designing Your Network 3ComForum Dip Switch Settings 50-Pin Cable 3-14, 3-19...
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NDEX technical support 3Com URL bulletin board service fax service network suppliers product repair using CompuServe Troubleshooting Port Activity LEDs Port Status LEDs With Activity LEDs With Port Status LEDs Twisted Pair Cables Connections Connectors Twisted Pair Cables Connecting Twisted Pair Configuration...
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For purposes of this warranty, the CoreBuilder 5000 Ethernet 24-Port 10BASE-T Module is considered an Internetworking product. ARDWARE 3Com warrants its hardware products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the following lengths of time from the date of purchase from 3Com or its Authorized Reseller: Internetworking products...
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IMITATION OF IABILITY TO THE FULL EXTENT ALLOWED BY LAW, 3COM ALSO EXCLUDES FOR ITSELF AND ITS SUPPLIERS ANY LIABILITY, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR PUNITIVE DAMAGES OF ANY KIND, OR FOR LOSS OF REVENUE...
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