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- Page 1 ® Installing the NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine Module ® For models DPE 40 and DPE 80 http://www.3com.com/ Part No. 09-0795-000 Published May 1997...
- Page 2 95052-8145 3Com Corporation reserves the right to revise this documentation and to make changes in content from time to time without obligation on the part of 3Com Corporation to provide notification of such revision or change. 3Com Corporation provides this documentation without warranty of any kind, either implied or expressed, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
EMORY FOR THE Procedure 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 Support from 3Com... -
Page 5: About This Guide
It assumes a working knowledge of network operations, but does not assume prior knowledge of 3Com® internetworking equipment. If the information in the release notes shipped with your product differs from the information in this guide, follow the release notes. - Page 6 BOUT UIDE Table 2 Text Conventions Convention Description The word “syntax” means you must evaluate the syntax provided and Syntax supply the appropriate values. Placeholders for values you must supply appear in angle brackets. Example: Enable RIPIP by using the following syntax: SETDefault !<port>...
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Page 7: Installing The Dpe Module
1-5. The software flash memory card does not ship with the stand-alone DPE module and must be purchased separately from 3Com. DPE Models The DPE module is available in two models, the DPE 40 and the DPE 80. -
Page 8: Before Installing The Module
1: I DPE M HAPTER NSTALLING THE ODULE Before Installing the Before you install the DPE module into the NETBuilder II system, follow Module these steps: 1 Observe appropriate electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions. ESD can damage circuit board components. Failures resulting from ESD may not be covered under your warranty. -
Page 9: Installing In The 4- Or 8-Slot Chassis
If you own the Extended chassis, refer to the next section. Although it is not required, 3Com recommends that you turn off the system before you install or remove a DPE module. If you do not turn off the system, the bridge/router will automatically reset when you install the DPE module. -
Page 10: Installing In The Extended Chassis
If you own the 4- or 8-Slot chassis, refer to the previous section. Although it is not required, 3Com recommends that you turn off the system before you install or remove a DPE module. If you do not turn off the system, the bridge/router will automatically reset when you install the DPE module. -
Page 11: Connecting A Pc, Terminal, Or Modem
Connecting a PC, Terminal, or Modem Connecting a PC, After the I/O modules are installed and cabled according to the appropriate I/O Terminal, or Modem module installation guides, connect a PC running a terminal emulation program, a terminal, or a modem to the CONSOLE port on the DPE module front panel. You will use the PC, terminal, or modem to: Configure the bridge/router software . - Page 12 1: I DPE M HAPTER NSTALLING THE ODULE To terminal To CONSOLE port 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 25-pin male or female connector 9-pin female connector Name Abbr Pin Abbr Name Receive Data Transmit Data...
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Page 13: Installing Software
4 Turn on the console. Installing Software If you have bought the software from 3Com preinstalled on a flash memory card, insert the card into drive A, the top flash memory drive. The default boot and configuration file paths are to a directory on drive A. -
Page 14: Attaching The Flash Memory Drive Cover
1: I DPE M HAPTER NSTALLING THE ODULE Attaching the Flash To ensure that the flash memory card is not accidentally ejected when the eject Memory Drive Cover button is pressed, attach the cover as shown: Match notches with slots Install screw. -
Page 15: Roubleshooting And
ROUBLESHOOTING AND EPLACING DPE M ODULE This appendix provides information on troubleshooting and replacing the DPE module. Startup Problems Table 2-1 lists symptoms of DPE module startup problems (abnormal LED patterns and error messages). Table 2-1 Troubleshooting the DPE Module Symptom Cause and Action LEDs fail to light at initial power-on or during a reset. -
Page 16: Led Patterns
2: T DPE M HAPTER ROUBLESHOOTING AND EPLACING THE ODULE LED Patterns The nine LEDs display the diagnostic and operational activity of the NETBuilder II bridge/router. Table 2-2 describes the LEDs during normal operation. Table 2-3 describes the LEDs during an error condition. Table 2-2 Normal Operation of LEDs G = green Y = yellow... - Page 17 LED Patterns Table 2-3 Error indications of LEDs G = green Y = yellow x = any value - = off F = flashing STATUS Meaning Board hung very early in firmware load Return module for repair. DRAM test failed Reseat or replace SIMM.
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Page 18: Replacing The Dpe Module
To replace the DPE module, follow these steps. You will need a small, flatblade DPE Module screwdriver. Although it is not required, 3Com recommends that you turn off the system before you remove and reinstall a DPE module. 1 Prevent ESD-related damage to the DPE module by following the ESD guidelines presented in Chapter 1. -
Page 19: Eatures And Specifications
EATURES AND PECIFICATIONS This chapter describes the features and specifications of the DPE module. Features Table 3-1 summarizes the DPE module features. Table 3-1 DPE Module Features Feature Summary AMD 29040 RISC main Operates at 50 MHz. It handles network interfaces and processors network protocol processing for supported media and protocols and manages data down to the packet level. -
Page 20: Leds
3: F HAPTER EATURES AND PECIFICATIONS Backplane connectors to NETBuilder II Flash memory drives (A, B) ATTENTION RESET PACKET FORWARD STATUS POWER/ CONSOLE LOAD LEDs FAULT connector TEST (1,2,3,4) LEDs LEDs There are nine LEDs on the front panel of the DPE module: RUN and LOAD —... -
Page 21: Buttons
There are two recessed buttons on the module. The RESET button resets the system, the same as pressing the two outer buttons on the chassis LCD control panel or turning the power off then on. The ATTENTION button is for 3Com use only. - Page 23 PGRADING EMORY FOR THE DPE 40 The DPE 40 module comes with two 16 MB 72-pin SIMMs of instruction and data memory installed on the board. You can upgrade your memory by replacing the 16 MB SIMMs with two 32 MB SIMMs. Refer to the release notes shipped with this guide for approved memory chip models and vendors.
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Page 24: A Upgrading Memory For The Dpe
A: U DPE 40 PPENDIX PGRADING EMORY FOR THE 2 Remove the 16 MB SIMMs, as shown: Push the tabs out until they clear the edge of the SIMM, rotate SIMM forward and lift it out of the socket. IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII... -
Page 25: Echnical Support
3Com Corporation’s World Wide Web site as described below. Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, Services through the following online systems: World Wide Web site... -
Page 26: Access By Analog Modem
56 Kbps. To access 3ComBBS using ISDN, use the following number: 408 654 2703 3ComFacts Automated 3Com Corporation’s interactive fax service, 3ComFacts, provides data sheets, Fax Service technical articles, diagrams, and troubleshooting instructions on 3Com products 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. -
Page 27: 3Comforum On Compuserve Online Service
3ComForum on 3ComForum is a CompuServe-based service containing patches, software, CompuServe Online drivers, and technical articles about all 3Com products, as well as a messaging Service section for peer support. To use 3ComForum, you need a CompuServe account. To use 3ComForum: 1 Log on to CompuServe. -
Page 28: Support From 3Com
44 161 873 7717 (Manchester) 44 162 889 7000 (Marlow) Returning Products Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a for Repair Return Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense. -
Page 29: Index
NDEX Numerics 29040 processor fax service. See 3ComFacts real-time clock 3Com Bulletin Board Service firmware parameters 1-1, 2-4 replacing DPE module (3ComBBS) flash memory returning products for repair 3Com sales offices card RUN LED 2-2, 2-3 3Com URL card cover... - Page 30 NDEX...
- Page 31 The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at 3Com’s expense, not later than thirty (30) days after receipt of the defective product by 3Com.
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