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RADIATED ENERGY
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Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC
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commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and , if not installed and used in
accordance with this instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in
a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his
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- Page 1 Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements RADIATED ENERGY U.S. Federal Communications Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
- Page 2 Radiofrekvens forstyrrelsesemission EN55022 Klasse A ADVARSEL : I et hjemligt miljø kunne dette produkt forårsage radio forstyrrelse. Bliver det tilfældet, påkræves brugeren muligvis at tage tilstrækkelige foranstaltninger. Immunitet EN50082-1 Elektrisk sikkerhed. EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950. SIKKERHED FARE UNDER UVEJR FARE: UNDLAD at arbejde på udstyr eller KABLER i perioder med LYNAKTIVITET. Dette er et “PRODUKT UNDER KLASSE 1 LED”...
- Page 3 Sähköturvallisuus EN60950, UL1950, CSA 950 TURVALLISUUS ALAMANISKUVAARA HENGENVAARA : ÄLÄ TYÖSKENTELE laitteiden tai KAAPELEIDEN KANSSA SALAMOINNIN AIKANA. Tämä on “ENSIMMÄISEN LUOKAN VALODIODITUOTE” KÄYTTÖLÄMPÖTILA Tämä tuote on suunniteltu ympäröivän ilman maksimilämpötilalle 40 C. KAIKKI MAAT : Asenna tuote paikallisten ja kansallisten sähköturvallisuusmääräysten mukaisesti. Emissione RFI (interferenza di radiofrequenza) EN55022 Classe A AVVERTENZA : in ambiente domestico questo prodotto potrebbe causare radio interferenza.
- Page 4 TEMPERATURA DE FUNCIONAMENTO Este produto foi projetado para uma temperatura ambiente máxima de 40 graus centígrados. TODOS OS PAÍSES : Instale o produto de acordo com as normas nacionais e locais para instalações elétricas. Emisión RFI EN55022 Clase A ADVERTENCIA : en un entorno doméstico, este producto puede causar radiointerferencias, en cuyo caso, puede requerirse del usuario que tome las medidas que sean convenientes al respecto.
- Page 5 CentreCOM 3600 Series Manageable Hub/Repeaters AT-3606F & AT-3606F/SMA AT-3606F/ST, SC & SM AT-3608 AT-3612T AT-3612TR AT-3624T AT-3624TR Installation Manual...
- Page 6 Copyright 1996 Allied Telesyn International All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced without prior written permission from Allied Telesyn International. Allied Telesyn International reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior written notice.
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Page 7: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Electrical Safety and Installation Requirements ........i Chapter 1 Overview . - Page 8 AT-3606F and AT-3606F/SMA Modules........
- Page 9 CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Appendix A UTP Reference ..............47 UTP Wiring Specifications .
- Page 10 Figure 22: AT-3606F/SM Front and Back Panels ........
- Page 11 Table 4: AT-3606F Series Hubs with Management ........
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Page 13: Chapter 1 Overview
Chapter 1 Overview This manual describes the hardware features and installation procedures for Allied Telesyn International (ATI)’s set of independently manageable hub models in the AT-3600 Series. The AT-3600 Series also includes “Slave” modules that are not manageable as standalone devices (the AT-3624TS and AT-3624TRS models). -
Page 14: Features
Overview Features AT-3600 Series hubs are based on an Application-Specific Integrated Circuit (ASIC) ATI developed for maximum functionality and reliability. Figure 1 shows a sample AT-3600 Series hub faceplate, in this case a Model AT-3612TR. RS232 port Port Data activity status ports LEDs... -
Page 15: Connectivity
LED displays. Table 1: Manageable AT-3600 Series Hub Models Model Number Port Count Media/Connector Type AT-3606F or Fiber Optic (10BASE-FL) AT-3606F/ST with Straight Tip (ST) Connectors AT-3606F/SMA or Fiber Optic (10BASE-FL) -
Page 16: Figure 2: Populated 8-Slot Chassis
POWER Chassis You can mount any combination of the following hub models in the same department concentrator chassis: AT-3606F; AT-3606F/SMA; AT-3606F/ ST, SC, SM; AT-3608; AT-3612T; AT-3612TR; AT-3624T; AT-3624TR; AT-3624TS; and AT-3624TRS. Network management software will view the concentrator as a single logical device. -
Page 17: Network Management Planning
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Chassis slots are numbered from 1 (top) through 8 (bottom). The Master is defined as the module in the lowest-numbered (physically topmost) occupied slot position. Typically this is slot 1, but it could be slot 2 if slot 1 is vacant. -
Page 18: Central-Site Connection
Overview 10 BASE-T PORTS 1 - 12 PORT ACTIVITY RS-232 POWER PORT STATUS INDICATOR STATUS TERMINAL PORT STATUS No Link Link Green ON Partitioned Amber ON MAC ADDRESS Receiving Green FLASHING Collision Amber FLASHING COLLISION 0000F4XXXXXX 3612T CentreCOM IEEE 802.3/ETHERNET 10 BASE-T MASTER 12 PORT HUB / REPEATER with Network Management... -
Page 19: Hardware Installation
Chapter 2 Hardware Installation Site Preparation Attention Before installing AT-3600 Series hubs, read the safety installation requirements starting on page i. Location A manageable AT-3600 Series hub can operate as a standalone product, installed in a chassis, in a 19-inch rack, or on a desk top. You can combine multiple hubs in an ATI chassis. - Page 20 3. Plug your data cables into the hub and the network device. The Link indicator for each connected port will illuminate (except on the AT-3606F, AT-3606F/SMA, and AT-3608). If one or more of the ports are transferring data, the Receive indicator will also illuminate.
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Page 21: Figure 4: Removing The Interrepeater Bus Dust Cover
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters 2. Remove the interrepeater bus dust cover from the back of any newly shipped AT-3600 module before installing it in a multi-module chassis. The interrepeater bus port is located on the back panel of every AT-3600 module. See Figure 4. ST AT FA UL R B U... - Page 22 Hardware Installation Note Figure 6 shows a sample guide assembly only; some chassis models use a different type of guide assembly. 6. Make sure the chassis guide handles are aligned with the front (i.e., connector side) of the module, as shown in Figure 6. 7.
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Page 23: At-3600 Port Configurations
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Attention Upon initial power-up, the LEDs (including the red Fault lights) on all units connected through a chassis backplane will activate. This is a normal cycling function and is not any indication of a problem. AT-3600 Port Configurations RS232 Terminal Port All AT-3600 Series manageable hubs include an RS232 Terminal Port on the front panel. -
Page 24: Figure 8: Network Appliqués
Hardware Installation In addition to the AUI interface, optional appliqués are available for connection with fiber optic (ST, SC, or SM), thinnet (BNC) or UTP (RJ45) cabling. Figure 8 shows the available (appliqué faceplates. AT-A1 (SMA) AT-A2 (SC) AT-A3 (ST) AT-A5 (AUI) AT-A8 (BNC) AT-A9 (10BASE-T) -
Page 25: Appliqué Installation Procedures
“2” is a universal power supply without power cord (export model). For example: If you were to order an AT-3606F-18 (i.e. x = 1) hub with 6 fiber optic station ports, it would be provided with a U.S.A.-style power cord and a BNC (10BASE2) network interconnect port. -
Page 26: Figure 11: Slide-Kit Screws
Hardware Installation Note Do not unscrew the AUI slide-kit screws shown in Figure 11 until the entire appliqué assembly (i.e., AUI connector, connector plate, and attached ribbon cable) pops out. The washers and nuts on the back of the slide-kit may fall inside the hub module and will be difficult to retrieve. -
Page 27: Figure 13: Appliqué Installation
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters To install a 10BASE2, 10BASE-T or fiber Optic (10BASE-FL) appliqué 1. Remove the AUI appliqué (as described above). 2. Plug the replacement 10BASE2, 10BASE-T, or 10BASE-FL appliqué into the AUI connector, as shown in Figure 13. Open appliqué... -
Page 28: Figure 15: Module Faceplate Interface
Hardware Installation 4. Slide the replacement appliqué into the port cavity so its faceplate is flush with the surface of the hub faceplate. Then, screw it down with the two thumb screws provided with the replacement appliqué, as shown in Figures 15. Do not overtighten. Thumb screws Appliqué... -
Page 29: External Transceivers
AT-210T or AT-210TS or AT-MX20T UTP (10BASE-T) AT-MX10 or AT-MX10S Thin Ethernet (10BASE2) Back Panel Features All independently manageable AT-3600 Series hubs have the same back panel layout and features. An AT-3606F is shown in Figure 16: CentreCOM 3606F FIRMWARE CASSETTE INTERREPEATER BUS STATUS IEEE 802.3 / ETHERNET 10BASE-FL/FOIRL... -
Page 30: Led Displays
Hardware Installation LED Displays AT-3600 Series hubs have two types of LED displays: Hub status indicators show the overall condition of the module. Port indicators show the condition of each port connection. They vary with module type; later chapters of this manual give specifics. Hub Status Indicators The LEDs shown in Figure 17 appear on the back panel of each AT-3600 Series hub. -
Page 31: Troubleshooting The Installation
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Troubleshooting the Installation This section provides a checklist for resolving problems associated with your hub and cabling. The first rule of troubleshooting is to isolate the problem. As you experiment, only vary one factor at a time. Substitute known good equipment and see if the problem persists or is eliminated. -
Page 33: At-3606F And At-3606F/Sma Connectivity
ST (Straight Tip) connectors; the SMA (Sub Miniature Assembly) model has threaded attachment points to connect SMA connectors. Figure 18 shows the front and back panels of the AT-3606F hub module. The following section describes the connectors in detail. RS232... -
Page 34: Fiber Optic (10Base-Fl) Wiring Specifications
(TX or TD) port on a second device for proper connectivity. To connect a network device to one of the fiber optic ports on the AT-3606F Series hub: 1. Attach both connectors at one end of the cable to the TX and RX ports on the network device. -
Page 35: Port Indicators
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Figure 19 shows the bayonet-style ST connectors. Figure 19: ST Connectors for Fiber Optic Cabling Attention The ST connector is keyed. Gently rotate the connector to ensure proper mating of the ST plug receptacle. Be careful not to force the connector mating or you might damage the hub’s connector. -
Page 36: Figure 21: At-3606F Port Indicators
AT-3606F and AT-3606F/SMA Connectivity Each fiber optic port supports the following indicator functions with two single-color front panel LEDs per port, as shown in Figure 21. Port Port activity ON LINE LEDs RECEIVE Figure 21: AT-3606F Port Indicators ON LINE (Steady Green)—This indicates that the particular port has a valid link and is not partitioned. -
Page 37: At-3606F/Sm, Sc, St Connectivity
SM (Sub Miniature Assembly) model has a threaded attachment for connection with the module port. Table 4 lists the model numbers, port counts, and media connector type for each. Table 4: AT-3606F Series Hubs with Management Port Model Number Media/Connector Type... -
Page 38: Figure 22: At-3606F/Sm Front And Back Panels
AT-3606F/SM, SC, ST Connectivity Port RS232 activity port port status LEDs Front LEDs 6 SM ports Back Interrepeater Firmware Figure 22: AT-3606F/SM Front cassette port bus port and Back Panels Port RS232 activity port status port LEDs LEDs Front 6 SC ports... -
Page 39: Fiber Optic (Foirl, 10Base-Fl) Wiring Specifications
(TX or TD) port on a second device for proper connectivity. To connect a network device to one of the fiber optic ports on an AT-3606F Series hub: 1. Attach both connectors at one end of the cable to the TX and RX ports on the network device. -
Page 40: Fiber Optic Connectors
AT-3606F/SM, SC, ST Connectivity 4. When the Link indicator illuminates, connect the other of the paired connectors to the TX port on the hub. 5. If Link stays off, unplug the connector from RX and use the other of the pair. -
Page 41: Port Indicators
LED or a central indicator for box- level monitoring. Each fiber optic port supports the following indicator functions with one dual-color front panel LED per port, as shown in Figure 28. Port activity (dual- color) Figure 28: AT-3606F/SC Port Indicators... - Page 42 AT-3606F/SM, SC, ST Connectivity LINK (Steady Green)—This indicates that the particular port has a valid link and is not partitioned. If you fail to get a Link light, one or more of the following conditions may be occurring: Network device at other end is turned OFF (transmitter is inactive).
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Page 43: At-3608 Connectivity
Chapter 5 AT-3608 Connectivity AT-3608 Modules The AT-3608 has eight 10BASE2 ports with BNC connectors. Figure 29 shows the AT-3608 faceplate; the following sections describe the connectors in detail. Port activity LEDs 8 BNC connector ports Front 10 BASE 2 NETWORK PORTS 1-8 RS-232 STATUS POWER... -
Page 44: Figure 30: Normal/Cascade Port
AT-3608 Connectivity FOIRL NETWORK PORTS 1-8 RS-232 STATUS POWER TERMINAL PORT CentreCOM 3608 ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE ON LINE FAULT IEEE 802.3/ETHERNET 10 BASE 2 MULTIPORT HUB / REPEATER with Network Management MASTER POWER TERMINATOR... -
Page 45: 10Base2 Wiring Specifications
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters 10BASE2 Wiring Specifications 10BASE2 (or thinnet) requires a thin coaxial cable, RG58. RG58 is a 10 MHz, baseband cable connected with BNC-series connectors. The cable must be terminated with 50 terminators and grounded at one end. Maximum segment length is 185 meters (606 ft.). -
Page 46: Port Status Indicators And Terminator Switch
AT-3608 Connectivity Port Status Indicators and Terminator Switch The port status indicators on AT-3600 Series hub front panels provide visual diagnostic and activity information for network analysis. The indicators are either an individual port LED or a central indicator for box level monitoring. -
Page 47: At-3612T Connectivity
Chapter 6 AT-3612T Connectivity AT-3612T Modules The AT-3612T has 12 10BASE-T ports incorporated in a Telco 50-pin (RJ21) connector. The RJ21 50-pin Telco port on AT-3612T hub is shown in Figure 35. A pin-out table and information on attachment accessories is available in Appendix B RJ21 Appliqué... -
Page 48: Hub Status Indicators
AT-3612T Connectivity Hub Status Indicators Figure 36 illustrates the layout of the hub indicators. STATUS COLLISION MASTER FAULT ACTIVITY Figure 36: AT-3612T Hub Indicators POWER—Green whenever power is applied. FAULT—(OFF under normal operational conditions): Stays red for a very short time while power-on/reset diagnostics are run;... -
Page 49: Port Status Indicators
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Port Status Indicators The port indicators on the AT-3600 Series hub front panels provide visual diagnostic and activity information for network analysis. The AT-3612T has a central bank of indicators, as shown in Figure 37. PORT ACTIVITY PORT STATUS INDICATOR STATUS No Link... -
Page 51: At-3612Tr Connectivity
Chapter 7 AT-3612TR Connectivity AT-3612TR Modules The AT-3612TR has 12 10BASE-T ports represented by 12 RJ45 connectors for UTP. Figure 38 shows the AT-3612TR faceplate; the following section describes the connectors. For information about UTP wiring, refer to Appendix A. RS232 Port port... -
Page 52: Rj45 Connectors
AT-3612TR Connectivity RJ45 Connectors The AT-3612TR uses 12 RJ45 connectors. Figure 39 shows a RJ45 connector. Pi n 1 Figure 39: RJ45 Connector Port Indicators Port indicators on AT-3600 Series hub front panels provide visual diagnostic and activity information for network analysis. The AT-3612TR provides a central bank of indicators for box-level monitoring. -
Page 53: At-3624T Connectivity
Chapter 8 AT-3624T Connectivity AT-3624T Modules The AT-3624T has 24 10BASE-T ports incorporated in two Telco 50-pin (RJ21) receptacles for UTP. Figure 41 shows the AT-3624T faceplate. A pin-out table and information on attachment accessories is available in Appendix B. A U I R S 2 3 2 Port... -
Page 54: Port Indicators
AT-3624T Connectivity Port Indicators Port indicators on the AT-3600 Series hub front panels provide visual diagnostic and activity information for network analysis. The AT-3624T has one dual-color LED corresponding to each numbered port connection, as shown in Figure 42. A central diagnostic key provides a ready reference to the indicator meanings: Port activity LEDs 10 BASE-T... -
Page 55: At-3624Tr Connectivity
Chapter 9 AT-3624TR Connectivity AT-3624TR Modules The AT-3624TR has 24 10BASE-T ports represented by 24 RJ45 connectors for UTP. The ports are double stacked, in two rows of 12 ports each. Figure 43 shows the AT-3624TR faceplate; the following section describes the connectors. -
Page 56: Rj45 Connectors
AT-3624TR Connectivity RJ45 Connectors The AT-3624TR uses 24 RJ45 connectors. Figure 44 shows a sample RJ45 connector. Pi n 1 Figure 44: RJ45 Connector MDI/MDI-X Switch The 24 10BASE-T RJ45 ports on the AT-3624TR are generally used for network connections between a hub and a transceiver. Network connections require a standard “straight-through”... -
Page 57: Port Indicators
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters 10 BASE-T PORT ACTIVITY RS-232 STATUS POWER TERMINAL PORT MDI-X FAULT MASTER INDICATOR STATUS ––– PORT STATUS POWER OFF ––––––––––––– NO LINK ON GREEN ––––––– – LINK ON AMBER ––––––– PARTITIONED APPLIQUÉ PORT FLASHING GREEN – – RECEIVING FLASHING AMBER –... - Page 58 AT-3624TR Connectivity LINK (Solid Green)—This indicates that the particular port has a valid link and is not partitioned. RECEIVING (Flashing Green)—When a port’s LED is blinking, the port is receiving Ethernet packets. PARTITIONED (Steady Amber)—A steady amber port indicator means the port is partitioned or segmented from the rest of the ports.
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Page 59: Utp Reference
Appendix A UTP Reference UTP Wiring Specifications 10BASE-T requires UTP wiring capable of supporting 10 Megabit data rates. Use Level 3 or better UTP wiring throughout the 10BASE-T wiring system. The wire should be 22 to 26 AWG, 100 impedance with 3 to 8 twists per foot. Typically, if a cable is flat, the pairs are untwisted and will cause problems. -
Page 60: Utp Hub-To-Mau Wiring
UTP Reference UTP Hub-to-MAU Figure 47 shows a UTP cable with an RJ45 connector. For a 10BASE-T link between a hub and a Medium Attachment Unit (MAU) or Network Interface Wiring Controller (NIC), the cable is wired straight-through. That is, an RJ45 receptacle at the hub would wire pin-to-pin to the RJ45 receptacle at the MAU, as shown in Figure 48. -
Page 61: Utp Mau-To-Mau, Hub-To-Hub Wiring
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters UTP MAU-to-MAU, 10BASE-T MAU-to-MAU or hub-to-hub wiring generally requires a crossover cable located somewhere along the UTP cable run. This may Hub-to-Hub Wiring commonly occur at the punch-down block or between the RJ45 wall receptacle and the workstation. See Figure 49. RJ 45 Pin RJ 45 Pin Not Used... -
Page 63: Appendix B Telco Reference
Appendix B Telco Reference Wiring Specification 50-Pin Telco The RJ21 50-pin Telco receptacle on the AT-3612T and AT-3624T Repeaters is configured as shown in Figure 50. Receptacle RD + TD + 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Figure 50: 50-Pin Telco RD -... -
Page 64: Table 6: 50-Pin Telco Pin-Out
Telco Reference Table 6: 50-Pin Telco Pin-Out 8-Pin 50-Pin Punch- Cable Link Modular Connector Down Block Color Designation Jack Pin Pin Number Pin Number Code Numbers W-BL RCV POS BL-W RCV NEG W-OR XMT POS OR-W XMT NEG W-GR RCV POS GR-W RCV NEG W-BR... - Page 65 CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Table 6: 50-Pin Telco Pin-Out (Continued) 8-Pin 50-Pin Punch- Cable Link Modular Connector Down Block Color Designation Jack Pin Pin Number Pin Number Code Numbers BK-SL RCV POS SL-BK RCV NEG Y-BL XMT POS BL-Y XMT NEG Y-OR RCV POS OR-Y...
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Page 66: Accessories
Telco Reference Accessories 50-Pin Telco-to-RJ45 The 10BASE-T ‘octopus’ cable breaks out the AT-3612T or AT-3624T Hub 50-pin Telco connector to individual RJ45 connectors. This is an ideal method Octopus Cables for connecting into a patch panel in the wiring closet. Patch panels allow for easy configuration and reconfiguration of house wiring requirements. -
Page 67: Ieee 802.3 Quick Primer
Appendix C IEEE 802.3 Quick Primer 10BASE-T 10BASE-T UTP media was implemented to reduce Ethernet wiring costs. UTP wiring is installed in most buildings for telephone systems. Care must be taken to ensure that the UTP wiring used for 10BASE-T is able to carry the high Ethernet data rates before a 10BASE-T network solution is implemented. -
Page 68: 10Base-Fl/Foirl Ethernet
IEEE 802.3 Quick Primer 10BASE-FL/FOIRL Ethernet The IEEE 802.3 10BASE-FL standard supports up to 2,000 meters (6,560 ft.) of multimode duplex fiber optic cable in a point-to-point link which directly attaches two devices. FL is compatible with FOIRL, but FOIRL supports connections of 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.). -
Page 69: Propagation
CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters Propagation Propagation delay is the time it takes a signal to travel from the input of a system component to the output and is usually measured in nanoseconds. IEEE 802.3 has specific propagation delay maximums for the Ethernet components. -
Page 71: Appendix D Glossary
Appendix D Glossary 10BASE2—Also called thin Ethernet, thinnet or CheaperNet, a 10 MHz baseband specification. Cable impedance is 50 and maximum coaxial segment length is 185 meters (607 ft.). 10BASE5—Also called thick Ethernet, a 10 MHz baseband specification. Cable impedance is 50 and maximum coaxial segment is 500 meters (1,640 ft.). - Page 72 Glossary BAYONET NUT COUPLE (BNC) CONNECTOR—A 10BASE2 thin coax connector with push-on BNC locking lug that quickly locks into place with a half twist. BIT RATE (BR)—The rate of data throughput on the medium in bits per second. Ethernet specifies 10 million bits per second. BIT TIME—The duration of one bit symbol (1/BR).
- Page 73 CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters DIX CONNECTOR—See D-Sub Connector FOIRL — A fiber optic standard that allows up to 1,000 meters (3,280 ft.) of multimode duplex fiber optic cable in a point-to-point link. HARMONICA ADAPTER—This adapter provides a simple way to convert the 50-pin Telco connection to RJ45 connections.
- Page 74 Glossary MANAGED MODULE— An intelligent repeater in a department concentrator chassis that makes management data available to the Master. MANAGEMENT AGENT—Software that is used to view hub activity and set hub variables. MASTER—A repeater in the topmost position in a department concentrator chassis that contains and downloads the management agent software to Backup and Slaves.
- Page 75 CentreCOM 3600 Series Hub/Repeaters PUNCH-DOWN BLOCK—The punch-down block is the wiring panel where the house wiring from the building’s offices terminates. This is where many 10BASE-T hubs would be located. Wiring installers use a special punch-down tool to insert the UTP wire for data and voice applications. REPEATER—A device used to extend the length, topology, or interconnectivity of the physical medium beyond that imposed by a single segment, up to the maximum allowable end-to-end trunk transmission line length.
- Page 76 Glossary TELCO CONNECTOR— A 50-pin receptacle that plugs into the front of the hub, enabling cables from external devices to connect to the hub. THICK ETHERNET—See 10BASE5 THIN ETHERNET—See 10BASE2 TRUNK CABLE—The coaxial cable used to distribute signals over long distances throughout a cable system.
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Page 77: Technical Support Fax Order
Appendix E Technical Support Fax Order Name _______________________________ _ ___________________________________ Company ____________________________ _ ___________________________________ Address _____________________________ _ ___________________________________ City ____________________State/Province____________ Zip/Postal Code __________ Country _________________ Phone __________________Fax ____________________ Incident Summary Model number of Allied Telesyn product I am using _____________________________ Firmware release number of Allied Telesyn product _____________________________ Other network software products I am using (e.g., network managers) ____________________________________ _ ___________________________________... -
Page 79: Centrecom At-3600 Manual Feedback
Appendix F CentreCOM AT-3600 Manual Feedback Please tell us what additional information you would like to see discussed in the manual. If there are topics you would like information on that were not covered in the manual, please photocopy this page, answer the questions and fax or mail this form back to Allied Telesyn International (ATI). -
Page 81: Appendix G Where To Find Us
CompuServe Go ALLIED Internet (ftp) ftp://gateway.centre.com World Wide Web http://www.alliedtelesyn.com For Information Regarding Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. Allied Telesyn International Corp. 19015 North Creek Parkway Suite 200 950 Kifer Road Bothell, WA 98011 Sunnyvale, CA 94086... -
Page 83: Appendix H Index
59 managed hub 7 Bayonet Nut Couple (BNC) 3 standalone 7, 63 bit rate 60 connectivity 3 bit time 60 AT-3606F 21, 25 Boot Protocol (BootP) 6 AT-3606F/SMA 21 Bulletin Board System (BBS) 6 AT-3608 31 AT-3612T 35 AT-3612TR 39... - Page 84 63 IEEE 802.3 propagation specification 57 modules indicator AT-3606 4 collision 60 AT-3606F 3, 21, 22, 25, 27 heartbeat 61 AT-3606F/SMA 4, 21 link 8 AT-3608 3, 4, 5, 8 link test 61 AT-3612T 3, 4, 35, 37, 51, 54...
- Page 85 Index Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) 1, 6, 63 Network Interface Controller (NIC) 48 management 2 SQE test 63 network management 5 status indicators 17 Straight Tip (ST) 3, 25 OMEGA 5 straight-through UTP wiring 48 Sub Miniature Assembly (SMA) 3 patch panel 54, 62 polarity correction 62 TCP/IP protocols 63...