Page 1: Installation Guide
3Com Router Modules Installation Guide http://www.3com.com/ Part No: DIA1372-8AAA01 Published September 2005...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Chapter 1 Overview ........................1-1 1.1 Types of SICs ........................1-1 1.2 Types of MIMs ........................1-1 1.3 Types of FICs........................1-2 1.4 SIC/MIM Purchasing Guideline..................1-3 1.5 Installation/Removal of SIC and MIM ................1-3 1.5.1 Installing/Removing SIC..................1-4 1.5.2 Installing/Removing MIM..................
Page 3 2.5.2 Appearance ......................2-20 2.5.3 Interface Attributes ....................2-20 2.5.4 Interface LEDs....................... 2-21 2.5.5 Interface Cable ...................... 2-22 2.5.6 Connecting Interface Cable................... 2-22 2.6 ROUTER 1-PORT ANALOG MODEM SIC ..............2-23 2.6.1 Introduction......................2-23 2.6.2 Appearance ......................2-23 2.6.3 Interface Attributes ....................2-24 2.6.4 Interface LEDs.......................
Page 4 3.4 NDEC Module ........................3-15 3.4.1 Introduction......................3-15 3.4.2 Appearance ......................3-15 3.4.3 Interface Attributes ....................3-15 3.4.4 Interface LEDs....................... 3-16 3.4.5 Troubleshooting..................... 3-17 3.5 ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM ..................3-18 3.5.1 Introduction......................3-18 3.5.2 Interface Attributes ....................3-18 3.5.3 Interface LEDs....................... 3-18 3.5.4 Interface Cable ......................
Page 5 3.10.4 Interface Cable ....................3-46 3.10.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-46 3.11 ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM..............3-47 3.11.1 Introduction......................3-47 3.11.2 Interface Attributes ....................3-48 3.11.3 Panel and Interface LED ..................3-48 3.11.4 Interface Cable ....................3-49 3.11.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-49 3.12 ROUTER 2-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM..............
Page 6 3.17.3 Interface LEDs..................... 3-63 3.17.4 Interface Cable ....................3-64 3.18 ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 MIM ................3-64 3.18.1 Introduction......................3-64 3.18.2 Interface Attributes ....................3-64 3.18.3 Interface Cable ....................3-65 3.18.4 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-65 Chapter 4 Flexible Interface Cards (Router 6000) ..............3-65 4.1.1 Router 2-Port 10/100 FIC..................
Page 7 4.5.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ..................3-65 4.5.4 Interface Cable ...................... 3-65 4.5.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-65 4.6 ROUTER 1-PORT CE3 FIC..................... 3-65 4.6.1 Introduction......................3-65 4.6.2 Interface Attributes ....................3-65 4.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ..................3-65 4.6.4 Interface Cable ...................... 3-65 4.6.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................
Page 8 4.12.4 Interface Cable ....................3-66 4.12.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-66 4.13 ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA FIC ..................3-66 4.13.1 Introduction......................3-66 4.13.2 Interface Attributes ....................3-66 4.13.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ................... 3-66 4.13.4 Interface Cable ....................3-66 4.13.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................3-66 4.14 ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC..................
Page 9: Chapter 1 Overview
Information on other modules appears in the Router 5000 or Router 6000 Family Installation Manuals. 1.1 Types of SICs 3Com 5000 Router Family provide two SIC slots which can accept the following types of SICs for this release. Router 1-Port 10/100 SIC (3C13712)
Page 10: Types Of Fics
Router 1-port E1 Voice MIM module (3C13787) Router 1-port T1 Voice MIM module (3C13788) 1.3 Types of FICs 3Com 6000 Router Family modular routers provide FIC slots for this release and support the following FICs: Router 1-Port 100FX MM FIC (3C13860)
Page 11: Sic/Mim Purchasing Guideline
1.5 Installation/Removal of SIC and MIM Warning: 3Com 5000 Family Routers do not support online insertion and removal of SICs and MIMs. Before implementing any of the following operations, wear an anti-static wrist strap and ESD-preventive glove, and make sure that the power of the Router has been turned off and the power cord has been unplugged.
Page 12: Installing/Removing Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 1 Overview 1.5.1 Installing/Removing SIC I. Tools required Flat-blade screwdriver ESD-preventive wrist strap and ESD-preventive glove II. Removing blank filler panel from SIC slot Following the rotating direction shown in this figure, remove the captive screws of the blank filler panel using the flat-blade screwdriver.
Page 13: Installing/Removing Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 1 Overview Figure 1-2 Installing SIC IV. Removing SIC Follow these steps to remove a SIC: Step 1: Place the rear panel of the Router towards you; Step 2: Turn off the power switch of the Router and unplug the power cord;...
Page 14: Troubleshooting
1.6 Troubleshooting 3Com 5000 Routers LEDs, indicate the state of the module as follows: After the installation of a SIC/MIM, turn on the power and view the corresponding LEDs (such as SLOT0, SLOT1 or SLOT2) on the cover of the Router chassis: ON means that the SIC/MIM is operating normally and OFF means that the Power-On Self-Test (POST) of the SIC/MIM has failed.
Page 15 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 1 Overview If the installed SIC/MIM is in abnormal state, check that: Proper interface cable is used; The LEDs on the panel of SIC/MIM are displaying normally (see the section introducing the SIC/MIM for its LED status and description);...
Page 16: Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards (Router 5000)
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards (Router 5000) 2.1 ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100 SIC 1-port 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet interface card, in which FE stands for Fast Ethernet module. This is used to implement the communication between Routers and LANs.
Page 17: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards being received or/and transmitted. 2.1.2 Interface Cable Normally, category-5 twisted pair cable is adopted to connect the 10BASE-T /100BASE-TX Ethernet interface to the Ethernet, as shown in the following figure: Figure 2-2 Ethernet cable...
Page 18: Router 1-Port Serial Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.2 ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC 2.2.1 Introduction 1-port multiprotocol synchronous/asynchronous serial interface card (ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC) supports both synchronous and asynchronous operating modes. It supports: Transmission/Receiving and handling of synchronous and asynchronous serial data streams;...
Page 19: Appearance
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Caution: The baud rate cannot exceed 64 kbps if V.24 cable is used and the interface operates in synchronous mode. II. DTE and DCE The synchronous serial interface supports both DTE (Data Terminal Equipment) and DCE (Data Circuit-terminating Equipment) operating modes.
Page 20: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Figure 2-3 ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC 2.2.3 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC are given in the following table: Table 2-5 Interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC...
Page 21: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Description Attribute Synchronous Asynchronous Modem dial-up Dumb terminal DDN leased line access Supported service Terminal access Asynchronous Backup leased line Backup 2.2.4 Interface LEDs ROUTER 1-PORT SERIAL SIC panel is shown in the following figure:...
Page 22 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards At one end of these cables is DB50 connector for the connection to a router, and at the other end (network end) is a connector whose type varies by the network device (or line type) to be connected.
Page 23: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Figure 2-7 V.35 DTE cable V.35 DCE cable Figure 2-8 V.35 DCE cable For the pinouts of synchronous/asynchronous serial interface cable, see Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual. 2.2.6 Connecting Interface Cable Warning: Do not plug or unplug synchronous/asynchronous serial interface cables when the Router has power.
Page 24: Router 2-Port Isdn-S/T Sic And Router 2-Port Isdn-U Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Step 3: Power on the Router, and check the LEDs of the corresponding slot on the front panel: ON means that the SIC is operating normally and OFF means that the POST of the SIC has failed.
Page 25: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Figure 2-10 ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-U SIC 2.3.3 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-S/T SIC and ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-U SIC are given in the following table: Table 2-7 Interface attributes of ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-S/T SIC and ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-U SIC...
Page 26: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Figure 2-11 SIC-2BS panel Figure 2-12 SIC-2BU panel The status description of the LEDs is given in the following table: Table 2-8 Description of the LEDs on SIC-BS and SIC-BU panels Description OFF means B1 channel is idle.
Page 27: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Caution: The relevant cables have been included in the standard configurations of ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-S/T SIC and ROUTER 2-PORT ISDN-U SIC. 2.3.6 Connecting Interface Cable Caution: You should connect a cable to the port with the correct mark. Misplugging is prone to impair the SIC/MIM and even damage the router.
Page 28: Router 1-Port Fractional E1 Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Step 4: Check the LED on the SIC panel: ON means the SIC is normally powered on. If it is OFF, contact the agent. 2.4 ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL E1 SIC 2.4.1 Introduction 1-port channelized E1/cE1/PRI compatible interface card supports: Transmission/Receiving and handling of E1 data streams;...
Page 29: Dip Switch
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Table 2-9 Interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL E1 SIC Attribute Description Connector type DB15 Number of connectors Interface standard G.703, G.704 Interface rate 2.048Mbps 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable (DB15 to BNC)
Page 30 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Figure 2-14 Default setting of the DIP switches 8BIT description and settings of DIP switch are given in the following table: Table 2-10 Description and settings of the internal DIP switch of SIC-ERRI/ROUTER 1-PORT...
Page 31: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 75 -ohm DIP switch Description 120 -ohm impedance impedance OFF: RxShield grounding via capacitor Switch for RxShield 8BIT grounding options ON: RxShield directly grounding Caution: When setting internal DIP switch, you are recommended to: turn ON all BITs from 1 to 8 when a 75-ohm cable is connected.
Page 32: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.4.6 Interface Cable Interface cables for ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL E1 SIC are standard E1 G.703 cables. E1 G.703 cables have two types: 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cables and 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables, shown as follows:...
Page 33: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Note: A network interface connector is available for extending the E1 cable. Both ends of the connector are RJ-45 jacks that can be used to connect two 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables.
Page 34 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Caution: The wire marked TX in the E1 cable should be connected to the peer wire marked RX and the wire marked RX should be connected to the peer wire marked TX.
Page 35: Router 1-Port Fractional T1 Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Power-On Self-Test (POST) of the SIC has failed. In the latter case, please contact your agent; Step 5: Check the status of LINK LED on the ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL E1 SIC panel: ON means the link is connected and OFF means the link is not connected.
Page 36: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Table 2-12 Interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL T1 SIC Attribute Description Connector type RJ-45 Number of connectors Interface standard G.703/T1.102, G.704, AT&T TR 54016, AT&T TR 62411, ANSI T1.403 Interface rate 1.544Mbps...
Page 37: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards ON means the interface is in a loopback. LP/AL Blinking means an AIS, LFA, or RAI alarm signal is present. OFF means no loopback or alarm is present. Note: AIS = Alarm indication signal; LFA = loss of frame alignment; RAI = Remote alarm indication 2.5.5 Interface Cable...
Page 38: Router 1-Port Analog Modem Sic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards If the SIC has been properly installed, follow these steps to connect the cable: Step 1: Connect one end of the T1 cable to the RJ-45 port of ROUTER 1-PORT FRACTIONAL T1 SIC;...
Page 39: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.6.3 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT ANALOG MODEM SIC are given in the following table: Table 2-14 Interface attributes of ROUTER 1-PORT ANALOG MODEM SIC Attribute Description Connector type...
Page 40: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.6.5 Interface Cable The connection cables for ROUTER 1-PORT ANALOG MODEM SIC are telephone cables with ferrite core. Both ends of the cables are RJ11 connectors. For cable pinouts, refer to Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual.
Page 41: Appearance
FXO SIC cards are loop trunk cards that provide access of common subscriber lines of exchanges. Caution: While using FXS SIC/FXO SIC, you must ensure that the 3Com Routers can be connected to IP networks or other WANs. 2.7.2 Appearance...
Page 42: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.7.3 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of Router 1-Port FXS/FXO SIC and Router 2-Port FXS/FXO SIC are given in the following table: Table 2-16 Interface attributes of Router 1-Port FXS/FXO SIC and Router 2-Port FXS/FXO SIC...
Page 43: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards Router 2-Port FXS/FXO SIC panel Figure 2-29 Router 2-Port FXS SIC panel Figure 2-30 Router 2-Port FXO SIC panel The status description of the LEDs of Router 1-Port FXS/FXO SIC and Router 2- Port...
Page 44: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 2 Smart Interface Cards 2.7.6 Connecting Interface Cable Caution: You should connect a cable to the port with the correct mark. Misplugging is prone to impair the SIC/MIM and even damage the router. When the telephone cable is used outdoors, it is recommended that users install a special lightning arrester on the input end of the cable in order to avoid the lightning effects more efficiently.
Page 45: Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules (Router 5000)
These modules make it possible to transfer voice signals over data communication networks. Caution: When connecting a voice MIM, make sure that 3Com 5000 Family Routers can be connected to an IP network or other LAN. 3.1.2 Appearance I. Router 2-Port FXS/FXO/E&M MIM module The appearance of Router 2-Port FXS/FXO/E&M MIM Module...
Page 46: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-1 Router 2-Port FXS/FXO/E&M MIM MOdule II. Router 4-Port FXS/FXO/E&M MIM module The appearance of Router 4-Port FXS/FXO/E&M is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-2 Router 4-Port FXS/FXO/E&M 3.1.3 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of FXS/FXO/E&M modules are given in the following table:...
Page 47: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Attribute Description the actual needs at the site.) ITU Q.512-compliant subscriber circuit interface (Router 2-Port FXS) ITU Q.552-comliant loop trunk interface (Router 2 or 4-Port FXO) Interface standard G.712-compliant E&M trunk interface (Router 2 or 4 -Port E&M), E&M interface (supporting Bell type I, II, III, V, and support 2-wire and 4-wire).
Page 48: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules LINK Figure 3-7 Router 4-Port FXO panel LINK Figure 3-8 Router 4-Port E&M panel Table 3-2 Description of the LEDs on voice MIM panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 49 Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules II. Interface cable of E&M modules E&M modules of 3Com 5000 Family Routers support Bell I, II, III, V switches, and 2-wire & 4-wire voice signals. It is recommended to use Bell V 4-wire voice signal to communicate with the Router in practice.
Page 50: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Table 3-3 Pinouts of E&M interface cable (Bell V 4-wire) Router side Signal at switch side (Bell V 4-wire) RJ-45 Pin RJ-45 interface signal SB (negative power supply) RING0 RING0 RING1...
Page 51: Router E1 Voice Module
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Caution: Some measures are taken to protect voice modules. Still, you are recommended to install a special lightning arrester at the input end of each connection cable to obtain better lightning protection effect when the cable is led outdoors;...
Page 52: Interface Attributes
E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable Cable 75ohm-to-120ohm adapter Network interface connector 1) R2 signaling 2) DSS1 signaling Services supported 3) IP Fax 4) General VoIP features in 3Com Router Software 3.2.4 Interface LEDs Router E1 Voice Module panel is shown in the following figure:...
Page 53: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-12 Router E1Voice Module panel Description of the LEDs on Router E1 Voice Module panel is given in the following table: Table 3-5 Description of the LEDs on Router E1Voice Module panel...
Page 54: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-14 75-ohm-to120-ohm adapter (with BNC connector) Caution: For the convenience of extending the connection of E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, you can use network interface connector. E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, network interface connector, 75-ohm-to-120-ohm adapter are optional accessories, and you need to make a selection when purchasing an E1VI module;...
Page 55: Router T1 Voice Module
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules A network interface connector and then the peer device using another E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, if the resistance of the port to be connected is 120-ohm, and there is a need to extend the cable, as illustrated in the following figure.
Page 56: Interface Attributes
Network interface connector Operating mode ISDN PRI Interface rate 1.544Mbps 1) DSS1 signaling Supported services 2) IP fax 3) General VoIP features in 3Com Router Software 3.3.4 Interface LEDs Router T1 Voice Module panel is shown in the following figure: 3-12...
Page 57: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-17 Router T1 Voice Module panel Description of the LEDs on Router T1 Voice Module panel is given in the following table. Table 3-7 Description of the LEDs on Router T1Voice Module panel...
Page 58: Connecting Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Caution: Both Router T1 Voice Module cable and network interface connector are optional accessories. You should order them when ordering a Router T1 Voice Module. Otherwise, they will not be provided.
Page 59: Ndec Module
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.4 NDEC Module 3.4.1 Introduction Network Data Encryption Module (NDEC) supports IPSec protocol and speeds up the encryption of IP packets by means of hardware, featuring high performance and high reliability.
Page 60: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.4.4 Interface LEDs NDEC panel is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-21 NDEC panel Table 3-9 Description of the LEDs on NDEC panel Description OFF: The module is not powered ON, the PSU has failed to operate or a serious hardware fault has occurred.
Page 61: Troubleshooting
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.4.5 Troubleshooting Symptom 1: All the LEDs are OFF after the Router is started up. Troubleshooting: All the LEDs should fast blink once upon the startup of the device. They are keeping ON if the module or some hardware of the module is not powered on properly.
Page 62: Router 2-Port 10/100 Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules of the current NDEC module. If it is necessary to upgrade the processing capability of the NDEC module, please contact your agent. 3.5 ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM 3.5.1 Introduction The 2-port 10Base-T/100Base-TX FE interface card (ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM) provides one/two 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet interface(s) for router-and-LAN communication.
Page 63: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-22 ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM panel The following table describes the LEDs on the /ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM panel. Table 3-11 LEDs on the ROUTER 2-PORT 10/100 MIM panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present;...
Page 64: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules example, PC or router) to a HUB or LAN switch. The cables delivered with the router are straight-through cables. Crossover cable: The wires are crimped in the RJ-45 connectors at both ends in different orders.
Page 65 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Table 3-12 Baud rate and transmission distance of V.24 (RS232)/V.35 cable V.24 (RS232) V.35 Maximum transmission Baud rate Maximum transmission Baud rate (bps) Distance (m) (bps) Distance (m) 2400 2400 1250...
Page 66: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Asynchronous serial interface is generally used as dialing port and connected to a modem or a Terminal Adapter (TA). In this case, regardless of the operating mode of the device, only an appropriate baud rate for the interface needs to be selected.
Page 67: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.6.3 Interface LEDs Router 4-Port Serial MIM panel is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-24 Router 4-Port Serial MIM panel Description of the LEDs on Router 4-Port Serial MIM is given in the following table:...
Page 68: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules DB100 male DB50 female Figure 3-25 Router 4-Port Serial MIM conversion cable For the pinouts of Router 4-Port Serial MIM conversion cable, see Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual. Caution: Router 4-Port Serial MIM conversion cable is the required by Router 4-Port Serial MIM module, while the four sync/async serial interface cables are optional.
Page 69: Router 2 And 4-Port Enhanced Serial Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Caution: Before connecting an SA module, confirm the model of the equipment to be connected to the SA module (that is, sync/async mode, DTE/DCE mode, and so on), signaling criterion required by the access equipment, baud rate, and timing clock.
Page 70: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules The synchronous serial interface can work in either DTE or DCE mode. Two directly connected devices must work as DTE and DCE respectively. The DCE provides clock synchronization and specifies the communication rate, whereas the DTE accepts clock synchronization and communicates at the specified rate.
Page 71: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Table 3-17 Interface attributes of the ROUTER 2 AND 4-PORT ENHANCED SERIAL MIM Description Attribute Synchronous Asynchronous Connector DB-28 2 (FIC-2SAE) Number of connectors 4 (FIC-4SAE) 8 (FIC-8SAE) V.24 V.35, RS449, X.21, RS530...
Page 72: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-26 2-port panel Figure 3-27 4-port panel The following table describes the LEDs on the panel: Table 3-18 LEDs on the panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 73 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules All these cables use a DB-28 connector to connect the router, but the connector at the network end varies with the type of the to-be-connected network. V.24 DTE cable Figure 3-28 V24 DTE cable V.24 DCE cable...
Page 74 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-32 X.21 DTE cable X.21 DCE cable Figure 3-33 X.21 DCE cable RS449 DTE cable Figure 3-34 RS449 DTE cable RS449 DCE cable Figure 3-35 RS449 DCE cable RS530 DTE cable...
Page 75: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-36 RS530 DTE cable RS530 DCE cable Figure 3-37 RS530 DCE cable Note: These cables are optional. You must order them together with the MIM card. Otherwise, they are not provided.
Page 76: Router 2 And 4-Port Ce1/Pri Mim Modules
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Step 2: Plug the DB-28 connector of the cable to the corresponding DB-28 port on the MIM card. Step 3: Connect the other end of the cable as follows: If the WAN is a DDN line, connect the cable to the port on the CSU/DSU.
Page 77: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules E1 75-ohm non-balanced coaxial cable E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable 120-ohm 4E1 conversion cable (4E1/4E1-F modules) Cable type 75-ohm 4E1 conversion cable (4E1/4E1-F modules) Coaxial connector, network interface connector and 75-ohm to 120-ohm...
Page 78: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules OFF means no data is being transmitted or received. ON means data is ACTIVE being transmitted or received. 3.8.4 Interface Cable I. Interface cable of 2-port modules 2-port interface cables are G.703-compliant cables (referred to as E1 cables throughout the rest part of the manual).
Page 79 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Note: You can select a network interface connectors with an RJ-45 receptacle at both ends that connect two 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables with BNC connectors. The network interface connector is used in the extension connection with E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables.
Page 80 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Figure 3-42 120-ohm 4-port module conversion cable Figure 3-43 75-ohm 4-port module conversion cable Caution: Both 75-ohm 4-port module 1 and 120-ohm 4-port module conversion cables are required for 4-port module modules, while E1 cable is optional, so you need to order E1 cables when purchasing a 4-port module module.
Page 81: Internal Dip Switches
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules In addition, a 75-ohm to 120-ohm adapter is provided. For the pinouts of cables, see Low-End and Mid-Range Series Routers Cable Manual. 3.8.5 Internal DIP Switches Router 2 and 4-Port CE1/PRI MIM and modules provide internal DIP switches, and the setting of DIP switches decides the interface impedance and grounding mode.
Page 82: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3BIT 4BIT 5BIT OFF: RxRing is grounded via RxRing grounding capacitance. 6BIT mode selection switch ON: RxRing is grounded directly. ON: RxShield is grounded. RxShield grounding 7BIT mode selection switch OFF: RxShield is not grounded.
Page 83 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Caution: Read the mark identifying a port before you connect a cable to it, making sure it is the correct port. Wrong connection tends to damage interface modules and even the Router;...
Page 84 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules If the port on the network device to be connected has a 120-ohm port, use a 75-ohm to 120-ohm adapter, or use a 120-ohm cable instead. When using a 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cable, Connect its RJ-45 connector to the RJ-45 port on the device to be connected directly, if cable extension is not needed.
Page 85: Router 4-Port Isdn-S/T Mim Module
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Step 4: Connect the E1 cable to the device to be connected. Step 5: Power on the Router, and check the LEDs of the corresponding slot on the front panel: ON means that the MIM is operating normally and OFF means that the POST of the MIM has failed.
Page 86: Internal Dip Switches
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.9.3 Internal DIP switches The purpose of internal DIP switches of Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM is to set the matched resistance on an ISDN BRI S/T port. The setting of this switch (DIP S1) decides the use of 100-ohm resistance on the ISDN BRI S/T port.
Page 87: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.9.4 Interface LEDs Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM panel is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-48 Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM panel Description of the LEDs on Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM panel is shown in the...
Page 88: Router 2-Port Ct1/Pri Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Step 1: On Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM, choose the port for connection; Step 2: Confirm the type of ISDN line provided by the telecom carrier; Step 3: Connect the cable: If the line is an ISDN U line, adapt it using an NT1 adapter by plugging one end of the S/T interface cable to the S/T port of the NT1 adapter and the other end to the BRI port on Router 4-Port ISDN-S/T MIM;...
Page 89: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Attribute Description G.703/T1.102 G.704 Interface standard AT&T TR 54016 AT&T TR 62411 ANSI T1.403 Interface rate 1.544Mbps Cable type T1 cable (100-ohm shielding network cable) CT1, ISDN PRI (Router 2-Port CT1/PRI MIMmodule)
Page 90: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Note: AIS = Alarm indication signal; LFA = loss of frame alignment; RAI = Remote alarm indication 3.10.4 Interface Cable Interface cables (T1 cables) for modules are 100-ohm straight-through shielding network cables, as shown in the following figure: Figure 3-51 T1 cable In addition, you may use a network interface connector to extend a T1 cable.
Page 91: Router 1-Port Adsl Over Pots Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Step 1: Insert one end of a T1 cable into the RJ-45 connector on the T1 or T1-F module; Step 2: Connect the other end of the cable to the device to be connected: directly if the cable is long enough;...
Page 92: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.11.2 Interface Attributes The following table describes the interface attributes of the ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM. Table 3-28 Interface attributes of the ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL...
Page 93: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Table 3-29 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM panel Description OFF means the loop is inactive; ON means the loop has been activated and has LINK entered the data mode; blinking means the loop is being activated.
Page 94: Router 2-Port Adsl Over Pots Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules RJ11 interface RJ11 interface RJ11 interface RJ11 interface Phone port Phone port Phone port Phone port Splitter Splitter PSTN PSTN Modem interface Modem interface Modem interface Modem interface Line port Line port...
Page 95: Panel And Interface Led
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 1 () Number of connectors 2 (ROUTER 2-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM) ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT Interface standard ITU-T 992.2 G.Lite ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 In ADSL full rate mode (ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT/ANSI T1.413):...
Page 96: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Note: The standard equipping package of the ROUTER 2-PORT ADSL OVER POTS MIM includes the regular telephone cable(s). You can separately order an external splitter as needed. 3.12.5 Connecting the Interface Cable In G.
Page 97: Appearance
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Insert Router NDEC2 Encryption Accelerator MIM in the MIM slot of a low-end and mid-range modular router. The main board forwards the IP packets and implements the VPN with encryption feature which is complemented by encryption card.
Page 98: Troubleshooting
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Table 3-33 Description of the LEDs on ROUTER NDEC2 ENCRYPTION ACCELERATOR MIMpanel Indication ON (green): The Router NDEC2 Encryption Accelerator MIM is powered on properly. STATUS OFF: There is no power supply, damaged power supply, or sever hardware failure.
Page 99: Router 4-Port E1 Ima Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules may due to the host or the Router NDEC2 Encryption Accelerator MIM, contact our agents for support. 3.14 ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA MIM 3.14.1 Introduction The ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA MIM interface card provides four E1 interfaces that support inverse multiplexing for ATM (IMA) technology.
Page 100: Panels And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Description ROUTER ROUTER Item 4-PORT E1 IMA 4-PORT E1 IMA MIM (75-ohm) MIM (120-ohm) Connector quantity Interface standard ITU-G.703, ITU-G.704 Interface rate 2.048 Mbps Cable type E1 coaxial cable Shielded twisted pair...
Page 101: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules The LEDs on the front panel of the ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA MIM interface card, as described in the following table: Table 3-35 Meaning of the LEDs Meaning OFF: the link is disconnected.
Page 102: Router 4-Port T1 Ima Mim
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules normally. If the LED is off, it indicates the interface card did not pass the self test, in this case, contact your agent. Check the status of the LINK LED on the panel of the IMA-4E1 interface card after power-on.
Page 103: Panels And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Cable characteristic 100 ohm impedance Max transmission 150 m (492.1 in.) distance Operating mode ATM T1 standalone link/IMA binding mode Service AAL5 Protocol PPPoA, PPPoEoA, IPoA, IPoEoA Transmission rate CBR/VBR-rt/VBR-nrt/UBR 3.15.4 Panels and Interface LEDs...
Page 104: Router 1-Port Ce3 Mim Module
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules Connect one RJ-45 connector of the ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA MIM conversion cable to a peer device. Check the status of the LINK LED on the panel of the ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA MIM interface card.
Page 105: Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.16.3 Interface LEDs Router 1-Port CE3 MIM panel is shown in the following figure: Figure 3-64 Router 1-Port CE3 MIM panel Description of the LEDs on Router 1-Port CE3 MIM panel is given in the following...
Page 106: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.16.5 Connecting the Interface Cable Caution: Some measures have been taken to protect the Router 1-Port CE3 MIM module. To achieve better lightning protection effects, however, you are recommended to add a special lightning arrester at the input end of the E3 or T3 cable when it is led outdoors.
Page 107: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3.17.2 Interface Attributes The interface attributes of Router 1-Port CT3 MIM are given in the following table: Table 3-40 Interface attributes of Router 1-Port CT3 MIM Attribute Description Connector Number of connectors G.703...
Page 108: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules ON means the interface is in a loopback. LP/AL Blinking means an AIS, LFA, or RAI alarm signal is present. OFF means no loopback or alarm is present. Note: AIS = Alarm indication signal; LFA = loss of frame alignment; RAI = Remote alarm indication 3.17.4 Interface Cable...
Page 109: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules The following figures show the ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 MIM panels. Figure 3-67 ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 MIM panel The following table describes the LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 MIM panel. Table 3-43 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 MIM panel...
Page 110 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 3 Multifunctional Interface Modules 3-66...
Page 111: Introduction
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Flexible Interface Cards (Router 6000) ..............4-5 4.1.1 Router 2-Port 10/100 FIC..................4-5 4.1.2 Introduction......................4-5 4.1.3 Interface Attributes ....................4-5 4.1.4 Panel and Interface LEDs ..................4-5 4.1.5 Interface Cable ......................4-6 4.1.6 Connecting the Interface Cable................
Page 112: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.6 ROUTER 1-PORT CE3 FIC..................... 4-29 4.6.1 Introduction......................4-29 4.6.2 Interface Attributes ....................4-29 4.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ..................4-30 4.6.4 Interface Cable ...................... 4-30 4.6.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................4-31 4.7 ROUTER 1-PORT CT3 FIC..................... 4-31 4.7.1 Introduction......................
Page 113: Introduction
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.13.1 Introduction......................4-47 4.13.2 Interface Attributes ....................4-47 4.13.3 Panel and Interface LEDs ................... 4-48 4.13.4 Interface Cable ....................4-48 4.13.5 Connecting the Interface Cable................4-48 4.14 ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC.................. 4-48 4.14.1 Introduction......................4-48 4.14.2 Interface Attributes ....................
Page 114: Chapter 4 Flexible Interface Cards (Router 6000)
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Chapter 4 Flexible Interface Cards (Router 6000) 4.1.1 Router 2-Port 10/100 FIC 4.1.2 Introduction The Router 2-port 10Base-T/100Base-TX FE interface card (3C13861) provides two 10/100 Mbps RJ-45 Ethernet interface(s) for router-and-LAN communication. The cards support: 100 meters (328.1 ft.) of transmission segment over the category-5 twisted-pair...
Page 115: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-1 Router 2-Port 10/100 panel The following table describes the LEDs on the Router 2-Port 10/100 panel. Table 4-2 LEDs on the Router 2-Port 10/100 panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 116: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 example, PC or router) to a HUB or LAN switch. The cables delivered with the router are straight-through cables. Crossover cable: The wires are crimped in the RJ-45 connectors at both ends in different orders. The cable is used for connecting two terminal devices (for example, PC and router).
Page 117: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Note: Depending on how light travels, optical fibers are divided into multi-mode optical fiber and single-mode optical fiber. Single-mode optical fiber has very thin core, and transmits only in single mode on a given wavelength. It features wide band and large transmission capacity.
Page 118: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.1.10 Panel and Interface LEDs Figure 4-3 100FX MM panel Figure 4-4 100FX SM panel The following table describes the LEDs on the card panel. Table 4-4 LEDs on the Router 1-Port 100FX MM FIC/100FX SM FIC panel...
Page 119: Connecting The Interface Optical Fiber
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Note: Fiber-optic connectors, according to ITU, are passive components that are used to stably but not permanently connect two or more optical fibers. They are passive components indispensable to the fiber-optic communications system in the sense that they allow optical channel connections removable.
Page 120: Router 1-Port 10/100/1000 Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Step 2: Power on the router and check the behavior of the LINK LED on the card panel: ON means an Rx link is present and OFF means the opposite. In the latter case, check the line status.
Page 121: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-6 1-PORT 10/100/1000 FIC, panel The following table describes the LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 FIC panel. Table 4-6 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT 10/100/1000 FIC panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 122: Router 4-Port/8-Port Enhanced Serial Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.3 ROUTER 4-PORT/8-PORT ENHANCED SERIAL FIC 4.3.1 Introduction ROUTER 4-PORT/8-PORT ENHANCED SERIAL FIC, 2-/4-/8-port enhanced high-speed sync/async serial interface card, transmits, receives, and processes data on the synchronous/asynchronous serial interface. They support both synchronous and asynchronous modes.
Page 123: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 115200 10 m (32.8 ft.) 64000 50 m (164 ft.) –– –– 2048000 30 m (98.4 ft.) Note: When a V.24 cable is used, the baud rate of the ROUTER 4-PORT ENHANCED SERIAL FIC in synchronous mode shall not exceed 64 Kbps.
Page 124: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Description Attribute Synchronous Asynchronous V.24 (RS232) DTE cable V.24 (RS232) DCE cable V.35 DTE cable V.35 DCE cable X.21 DTE cable Cable X.21 DCE cable RS449 DTE cable RS449 DCE cable RS530 DTE cable...
Page 125: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 OFF means no data is being transmitted or received. Blinking means data is being transmitted and/or received. The following figure shows the Router 8-Port Enhanced Serial FIC panel: Figure 4-9 Router 8-Port Enhanced Serial FIC front panel On the Router 8-Port Enhanced Serial FIC panel, each link corresponds to a LED.
Page 126 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 V.24 DCE cable Figure 4-11 V.24 DCE cable V.35 DTE cable Figure 4-12 V.35 DTE cable V.35 DCE cable Figure 4-13 V.35 DCE cable X.21 DTE cable Figure 4-14 X.21 DTE cable X.21 DCE cable...
Page 127 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-15 X.21 DCE cable RS449 DTE cable Figure 4-16 RS449 DTE cable RS449 DCE cable Figure 4-17 RS449 DCE cable RS530 DTE cable Figure 4-18 RS530 DTE cable RS530 DCE cable 4-18...
Page 128: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-19 RS530 DCE cable Note: These cables are optional. You must order them together with the FIC card. Otherwise, they are not provided. 4.3.5 Connecting the Interface Cable Caution: Before connecting an FIC card, identify the type of the equipment to be connected (that is, the synchronous/asynchronous mode, DTE/DCE mode, and so on), signaling criterion required by the access equipment, baud rate, and line clock.
Page 129: Router 4-Port Ce1/Pri Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.4 ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC 4.4.1 Introduction I. ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC, the 4-port channelized E1/PRI interface card, transmits, receives, and processes E1 data traffic. In addition, you can use the card for other purposes, such as CE1 access and the ISDN PRI function.
Page 130: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.4.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates the ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC panel. Figure 4-20 ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on the card panels. Table 4-11 LEDs on the FIC-E1 and FIC-E1-F panels...
Page 131 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Note: To extend an E1 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable, you can select a pair of coaxial connectors with a BNC receptacle at each end to connect the BNC receptacles of the cable each to a 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial cable with BNC connectors.
Page 132 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 As shown in the following two figures, both cables look similar except that the 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cable uses eight coaxial cables but the 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable uses four twisted-pair cables. Figure 4-23 120-ohm 4E1 adapter cable...
Page 133: Internal Dip Switch
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 In addition, you are available with 75-ohm-to-120-ohm adapters. 4.4.5 Internal DIP Switch The FIC-E1 and the FIC-E1-F cards provide internal DIP switches, the setting of which decides interface impedance and the grounding mode. Table 4-12 DIP switches and E1 interfaces of the FIC-E1/FIC-E1-F cards...
Page 134 3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Caution: When connecting the router to another device using an E1 coaxial cable, make connection with the TX end to the RX end and the RX end to the TX end. DB-15 DB-15 Network...
Page 135: Router 4-Port Ct1/Pri Fic And Router 4-Port Fractional T1 Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 II. Connecting the interface cable of the ROUTER 4-PORT CE1/PRI FIC Step 1: Select the cable appropriate to the type of the port on the to-be-connected device, and correctly set the DIP switch. If the impedance of the to-be-connected port is 75-ohm, select E1 75-ohm unbalanced coaxial and 75-ohm 4E1 adapter cables, and set all the BITs of the DIP switch to the ON position (that is, the port impedance is 75-ohm).
Page 136: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Table 4-13 Interface attributes of the cards Attribute Description Connector RJ-45 Number of connectors Interface standard G.703/T1 102, G.704 Interface rate 1.544 Mbps Cable type T1 cable (100-ohm straight-through shielded cable) CT1, ISDN PRI (only supported by the cards)
Page 137: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.5.4 Interface Cable Interface cables (T1 cables) for the cards are 100-ohm straight-through shielded cables, as shown in the following figure: Figure 4-28 T1 cable To extend a T1 cable, you may connect the cable to another one using a network interface connector with an RJ-45 receptacle at each end.
Page 138: Router 1-Port Ce3 Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 T1 cable (100-ohm straight-through T1 cable (100-ohm straight-through shielding network cable) shielding network cable) RJ -45 RJ -45 RJ -45 RJ -45 Network interface connector Network interface connector Network interface connector Network interface connector...
Page 139: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Attribute Description Number of connectors Interface standard G.703, G.704, G.751 Interface rate 34.368 Mbps Cable type E3 cable (75-ohm coaxial cable) Operating mode Supported service E3 leased line 4.6.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates an ROUTER 1-PORT CE3 FIC panel.
Page 140: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector Figure 4-31 E3/T3 cable Note: The ROUTER 1-PORT CE3 FIC and the ROUTER 1-PORT CT3 FIC use the same cable, called E3/T3 cable in this manual.
Page 141: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 In CT3 mode, providing the subscribers with N x 64 kbps or N x 56 kbps low-speed access, where N is smaller than or equal to 128. Note: T3 represents the tertiary group rate of T system in the TDM system, that is, 44.736 Mbps. Through T23 and T12A demultiplexing, a T3 channel can be channelized into 28 T1 lines, each also supporting the operating mode of CT1.
Page 142: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 The following table describes the LEDs on the card panel. Table 4-18 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT CT3 FIC panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 143: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Table 4-19 Interface attributes of the 8.8 ROUTER 1-PORT E3 ATM FIC Attribute 8.8 ROUTER 1-PORT E3 ATM FIC Connector Number of connectors Interface standard G.703, G.751, G.832, G.823 Interface rate 34.368 Mbps Interface cable...
Page 144: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector BNC connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector SMB connector Figure 4-34 E3/T3 cable Note: The 8.8 ROUTER 1-PORT E3 ATM FIC uses the same type of cables for connection, which are called E3/T3 cables in this manual.
Page 145: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Line clock (when working as DTE interface) and internal clock (when working as DCE interface). Four types of test measures: local cell loopback, local loopback, remote payload loopback, and remote line loopback. Note: You may equip your router with ROUTER 1-PORT T3 ATM FIC cards to its full capacity. Yet, you are recommended to install only one ROUTER 1-PORT T3 ATM FIC on it, whatever its model is, to ensure performance of some key services.
Page 146: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Table 4-22 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT T3 ATM FIC panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present. OFF means no data is being transmitted or received; blinking means data is being received or/and transmitted.
Page 147: 1-Port Oc-3 Atm Sml Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.10 ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM MM FIC/ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SM FIC/ ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SML FIC 4.10.1 Introduction Three ATM fiber interface card options are available with your router: 1-port ATM 155 Mbps multi-mode fiber interface card (ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3...
Page 148: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 Attribute ATM MM FIC ATM SM FIC ATM SML FIC Max. transmission Single-mode optical fiber 2 km (1.2 mi.) over the 15 km (9.3 mi.) over the...
Page 149: Interface Optical Fiber
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 The following figure illustrates the ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SML FIC panel. Figure 4-38 ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SML FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on the card panels. Table 4-24 LEDs on the ATM card panels...
Page 150: Router 1/2-Port Adsl Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Caution: The ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SML FIC provides a long-haul fiber interface. It requires transmission distance at least longer than 25 km (15.5 in.); otherwise, the interface cannot receive signals. The ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM MM FIC must be connected using the multi-mode optical fiber whereas the ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SM FIC/ ROUTER 1-PORT OC-3 ATM SML FIC must be connected using the single-mode optical fiber.
Page 151: Panel And Interface Led
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 1 (ROUTER 1-PORT ADSL FIC) Number of connectors 2 (ROUTER 2-PORT ADSL FIC) ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT Interface standard ITU-T 992.2 G.Lite ANSI T1.413 Issue 2 In ADSL full rate mode (ITU-T 992.1 G.DMT/ANSI T1.413):...
Page 152: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 the data mode; blinking means the loop is being activated. OFF means no data is being transmitted or received on the interface and blinking means data is being transmitted and/or received. 4.11.4 Interface Cable The interface cables that the ROUTER 1/2-PORT ADSL FIC uses are regular telephone cables.
Page 153: Router 4-Port E1 Ima Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.12 ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA FIC 4.12.1 Introduction ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA FIC, the 4port E1 ATM inverse multiplexing interface card provides four or eight E1 interfaces that support inverse multiplexing for ATM (IMA) technology.
Page 154: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.12.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figures illustrate the ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA FIC (75-ohm) panels: Figure 4-42 75-ohm ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA FIC panel Figure 4-43 75-ohm panel The following table describes the LEDs on ROUTER 4-PORT E1 IMA FIC panels:...
Page 155: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-44 75-ohm 8E1 conversion cable Figure 4-45 120-ohm conversion cable 4.12.5 Connecting the Interface Cable Step 1: Choose a conversion cable appropriate to the interface type of the device to be connected. If the interface impedance of the device to be connected is 75-ohm, use a 75-ohm ...
Page 156: Router 4-Port T1 Ima Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Step 3: Identify the sequence number of the other end of the 4E1/8E1 conversion cable and connect it with the intended device. Step 4: Power on the router. Check the behavior of the LINK LED for the slot on the card panel: OFF means that fault has occurred on the line and signal is out of synchronization.
Page 157: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.13.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figures illustrate the ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA FIC panels: Figure 4-46 ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on ROUTER 4-PORT T1 IMA FIC panel:...
Page 158: Interface Attributes
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 The ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC uses the protocols such as PPP, Frame Relay and HDLC at the data link layer and IP at the network layer. It allows direct transmission of packets over SONET/SDH. It supports:...
Page 159: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.14.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates the ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC panel: Figure 4-47 ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT OC3 POS FIC panel.
Page 160: Router 2-Port Fxs/2-Port Fxo Fic And Router 4-Port Fxs/4-Port Fxo Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.15 ROUTER 2-PORT FXS/2-PORT FXO FIC and ROUTER 4-PORT FXS/4-PORT FXO FIC 4.15.1 Introduction The 2-/4-port voice subscriber circuit interface card, processes and transmits over data communications networks voice signals for 2/4 regular analog phones, faxes, or AT0 loop trunks of telephone exchanges.
Page 161: Panel And Interface Leds
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Attribute Description Bandwidth 300 to 3400Hz 4.15.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates the 2-Port FXS panel: Figure 4-48 2-PORT FXS FIC panel The following figure illustrates the 2-Port FXO panel: Figure 4-49 2-Port FXO panel...
Page 162: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 OFF means the channel is idle and ON means there is call activity. 4.15.4 Interface Cable The external interfaces of the ROUTER 2-PORT FXS/2-PORT FXO FIC and the ROUTER 4-PORT FXS/4-PORT FXO FIC are standard RJ-45 connectors.
Page 163: Router 1-Port E1 Voice Fic
Cable 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC connectors) Network connector R2 signaling DSS1 signaling Supported service IP Fax Generic VoIP features in 3Com Router Software 4.16.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates the ROUTER 1-PORT E1 VOICE FIC panel. 4-54...
Page 164: Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-52 ROUTER 1-PORT E1 VOICE FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on the card panel. Table 4-36 LEDs on the ROUTER 1-PORT E1 VOICE FIC panel Description LINK OFF means no link is present; ON means a link is present.
Page 165: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Figure 4-54 75-to-120-ohm adapter (with BNC connectors) Note: To extend E1 120-ohm balanced twisted-pair cables, use network connectors. E1 120-ohm balanced twisted pair cables, network connectors, and 75-to-120-ohm adapters are optional accessories; they are provided only when ordered.
Page 166: Router 1-Port T1 Voice Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 DB-15 DB-15 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 RJ-45 Voice Voice Router Router Device Device 120- ohm E1 120- ohm E1 120- ohm balanced 120- ohm balanced Network interface Network interface trunk cable trunk cable twisted pair cable...
Page 167: Panel And Interface Leds
Interface rate 1.544 Mbps DSS1 signaling Supported service Generic VoIP features in 3Com Router Software 4.17.3 Panel and Interface LEDs The following figure illustrates the ROUTER 1-PORT T1 VOICE FIC panel. Figure 4-56 ROUTER 1-PORT T1 VOICE FIC panel The following table describes the LEDs on the card panel.
Page 168: Connecting The Interface Cable
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 In addition, you may use network connectors to extend T1VI cables. Note: Both T1VI cables and network connectors are optional accessories. They are provided only when ordered. 4.17.5 Connecting the Interface Cable Caution: If outdoor cabling is involved, consider to install a special lightning arrester at the input end of the interface cable for better lightning protection.
Page 169: Router Ndec2 Encryption Accelerator Fic
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 4.18 ROUTER NDEC2 ENCRYPTION ACCELERATOR FIC 4.18.1 Introduction ROUTER NDEC2 ENCRYPTION ACCELERATOR FIC, the high network data encryption card, delivers IPSec and hardware-based IP packet encryption. It supports multiple hardware encryption/decryption and hash algorithms, thus providing encryption with high performance and reliability.
Page 170: Troubleshooting
3Com Router Module Guide Chapter 4 Table 4-40 LEDs on the ROUTER NDEC2 ENCRYPTION ACCELERATOR FIC Description Solid green: Power is being supplied to the ROUTER NDEC2 ENCRYPTION ACCELERATOR FIC normally. STATUS OFF: The card is not powered, the power supply of the card has failed or a serious hardware fault occurs.
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