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- Page 1 ® 3Com Corporation ™ PathBuilder S21x Switch Installation Manual...
- Page 2 Notice © 1998 3Com Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza ® Santa Clara, CA 95052-8145 (408) 326-5000 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Portions reprinted with the permission of Motorola, Inc. Restricted Rights Notification for U.S. Government Users The software (including firmware) addressed in this manual is provided to the U.S.
- Page 3 Information and software in this document are proprietary to 3Com (or its Suppliers) and without the express prior permission of an officer of 3Com, may not be copied, reproduced, disclosed to others, published, or used, in whole or in part, for any purpose other than that for which it is being made available.
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Page 5: About This Manual
This manual covers features, hardware, installation, applications, and specifications for the PathBuilder S21x switch. Audience This manual is intended for users of the 3Com PathBuilder S21x switch. Software Revision This manual is current for Release 5.2M of the Operating Network Software (ONS). - Page 6 About This Manual (continued) Trademarks The following are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies or organizations. Product Company/Organization Crosstalk Digital Communications Associates, Inc. HyperTerminal Hilgreave, Inc. ProComm Datastorm Technologies, Inc. Windows Microsoft Corporation PathBuilder 3Com Corporation...
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Page 7: How To Use This Manual
About This Manual (continued) How to Use This Manual Follow these steps to use this manual to install your PathBuilder S21x switch. Familiarize yourself with the See Chapter 1, About the PathBuilder PathBuilder S21x switch S21x Switch Install the PathBuilder... - Page 8 PathBuilder S21x switch. PathBuilder S21x Switch Chapter 2, Installing the the shipment contents, hardware installation PathBuilder S21x Switch and cabling for the PathBuilder S21x switch. Hardware Chapter 3, Powering on the power up sequence and diagnostics, and the PathBuilder S21x how to access the control terminal port.
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Page 9: Related Documentation
The PathBuilder S200 Series User Guides CD-ROM contains all PathBuilder S200 Series User Guides series switch documentation available at the time of release. The PathBuilder S200 CD-ROM Series User Guides CD-ROM is shipped with each PathBuilder S200 series switch product. Check the 3Com WWW site for the latest documentation: http://www.3com.com... -
Page 11: Table Of Contents
Chapter 1. About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Features ......................Daughtercard Functionality ..............Software Functionality ................Target Application Environments ..............Chapter 2. Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Checking Your Shipment Contents .............. Choosing a Site ..................... Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch ............Cables ....................... - Page 12 Contents (continued) Appendix D.Technical Support...
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Page 13: Chapter 1. About The Pathbuilder S21X Switch
About the PathBuilder S21x Switch Overview Introduction The 3Com PathBuilder S21x switch is a compact network access device for connecting LAN and serial devices to public and private networks services such as frame relay and X.25. The PathBuilder S21x switch is a desktop-size standalone device supporting up to two optional daughtercards, as shown in Figure 1-1. -
Page 14: Features
Port 4 can be used as a Control Terminal Port (CTP) for configuration, reporting, and troubleshooting the PathBuilder S21x switch. To set Port 4 as CTP, put the front panel dip switch 4 into the UP position. To access the CTP you must also configure your terminal or terminal emulation software, to VT100, 9600 bps, 8 bit, no parity, 1 stop bit. -
Page 15: Daughtercard Functionality
Features Daughtercard Functionality Introduction The PathBuilder S21x switch is available with the optional components listed below factory-installed or as separate add-in daughtercards. • Voice Relay Daughtercard • Dual FXS Voice Relay Daughtercard • RemoteVu Daughtercard • DSU Daughtercard • DIM Daughtercard •... - Page 16 Features DIM Site The DIM Site daughtercard provides optional V.24, V.35, V.36, or V.11 electrical Daughtercard interfaces through a DB25 physical connector. DSU DIM The PathBuilder S21x switch supports the DSU DIM. About the PathBuilder S21x Switch...
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Page 17: Software Functionality
Service access into public or private Frame Relay WAN. Where frame relay services are not yet available, the PathBuilder S21x switch can provide network access over X.25 services. When frame relay services becomes available, the PathBuilder S21x switch can be easily configured and integrated to support frame relay. This fast migration reduced network downtime and protects hardware investments. -
Page 18: Target Application Environments
RFC 1490. As shown in Frame Relay Figure 1-2, a SNA cluster controller connects to a serial port on the PathBuilder S21x switch and the Ethernet LAN connects to the 10BaseT Ethernet port. The PathBuilder S200 series switch is fully interoperable with third party routers via RFC 1490. - Page 19 Target Application Environments Branch Office to The PathBuilder S21x switch offers an ideal solution for branch office to central Central Office over office connectivity over a private or public frame relay network as shown in Frame Relay Figure 1-4. Security Monitoring...
- Page 20 Target Application Environments About the PathBuilder S21x Switch...
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Page 21: Chapter 2. Installing The Pathbuilder S21X Switch Hardware
Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware Overview Introduction This chapter covers the installation of PathBuilder S21x switch hardware. Follow These Steps This table lists the steps you need to perform and shows you where to look for information on installing the PathBuilder S21x switch:... -
Page 22: Checking Your Shipment Contents
Checking Your Shipment Contents Checking Your Shipment Contents List of Contents Before you install the PathBuilder S21x switch hardware, make sure your shipment contents are complete. Inside your shipping carton, you should find the contents shown in Figure 2-1. ®... -
Page 23: Choosing A Site
Choosing a Site Choosing a Site Introduction This section describes how to choose a site for the PathBuilder S21x switch. Choosing a Site Choose a site within an appropriate distance of a power source. The selected site should be free of accumulated dust and environmental extremes. - Page 24 Vorderabdeckung sollte ein Abstand von 2,5 cm und zur Rückseite des Gerätes von 30,5 cm eingehalten werden. Minimum 12 inches (30.5 cm) Do Not Place Anything on Top of Unit Figure 2-2. Proper Cable and Air Clearance Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware...
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Page 25: Cabling The Pathbuilder S21X Switch
Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Introduction After unpacking the PathBuilder S21x switch, you can connect the cables to complete the hardware installation. PathBuilder S21x Figure 2-3 illustrates the rear panel of the PathBuilder S21x switch, optional Switch Rear Panel daughtercards, and the locations of cables that must be connected. - Page 26 PORT 3 10B-T POWER 10BaseT Ethernet Cable Power Supply CTP Cable to an ASYNC terminal. DB25 connector for V.24, V.35, V.36, V.11, and DSU DIM Figure 2-3. PathBuilder S21x Switch Rear Panel and Cable Connections Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware...
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Page 27: Cables
Cabling the PathBuilder S21x Switch Cables Introduction This section describes cables required to connect to the PathBuilder S21x switch. Port The table below lists the port characteristics, connector and cable requirements. Characteristics and Cable Requirements Port Connector Interface Cable Required... - Page 28 DSU/EIM Cable DSU - 56 kbps Assembly and Lease Line Telco Cable shipped with Integral DSU only RJ45 CTP Port RJ45-to-DB25 Max. async speed CTP Cable shipped 115.2 kbps with PathBuilder S200 series switch unit Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware...
- Page 29 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling or to the Daughtercard Installation Guide for information on the optional daughtercards. Control Terminal Use an RJ45 (male) to DB25 (female) cable that comes with the PathBuilder S21x Port Cable switch to connect to the Control Terminal Port (CTP). The PathBuilder S21x switch defaults this port to 9.6 kbps, 8 bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
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Page 30: Front Panel Dip Switches
Front Panel Dip Switches Front Panel Dip Switches Introduction This section describes the front panel dip switches on the PathBuilder S21x switch. Front Panel Figure 2-4 illustrates the switches found behind the front panel of the PathBuilder Switches S21x switch. -
Page 31: Installing Optional Daughtercards
Installing Optional Daughtercards Installing Optional Daughtercards Optional The PathBuilder S21x switch supports the following optional daughtercards: Daughtercards • Voice Relay Daughtercard • Dual FXS Voice Relay Daughtercard • RemoteVu Daughtercard • DSU Daughtercard • DIM Site Daughtercard • Motherboard DIM Option •... -
Page 32: Installing Or Removing The Lithium Battery
Installing or Removing the Lithium Battery Introduction This section explains how to replace the real time battery. The PathBuilder S21x switch uses a lithium battery on the motherboard to maintain the node’s real-time clock. The battery is not used to store the configuration memory. - Page 33 The hinges snap out toward you. Figure 2-5. Removing Top Cover and Front Panel on PathBuilder S21x Switch Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware 2-13...
- Page 34 To install the battery: Place the battery in the holder, with the positive (+) side up, and press down until Retaining Tabs the retaining tabs click into place. Battery Holder Figure 2-6. Replacing the Battery 2-14 Installing the PathBuilder S21x Switch Hardware...
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Page 35: Powering On The Pathbuilder S21X Switch
Chapter 3 Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch Overview Introduction This chapter describes • powering up the PathBuilder S21x switch • interpreting LED display for power up diagnostics • accessing the CTP Powering on the PathBuilder S21x Switch... - Page 36 This section describes the sequence of events when you power up the PathBuilder S21x switch. Powering On the The PathBuilder S21x switch does not have a power switch on the unit. Follow these PathBuilder S21x steps to power on the PathBuilder S21x switch:...
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Page 37: Powerup Diagnostics
This section describes diagnostics that run automatically when you power up the PathBuilder S21x switch. Front Cover LEDs The three front cover LEDs on the PathBuilder S21x switch help you follow the progress of the unit’s powerup. Figure 3-7 shows the front cover. Test Watchdog Status ®... - Page 38 Powerup Diagnostics Power Up When the PathBuilder S21x switch power cord is plugged into the power supply Sequence outlet, you will see the following powerup sequence: Stage when..this indicates POWER (GREEN) lights PathBuilder S200 series switch is turns on.
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Page 39: Accessing The Control Terminal Port
<CR> after the PathBuilder S21x switch outputs the OK prompt. CTP Access Via If the PathBuilder S21x switch is operating in an X.25 network, or if Frame Relay Remote X.25 or Annex-G is used to connect with other 3Com PathBuilder S200 series switches, you... -
Page 41: Appendix A.specifications
• 2.0 Mbytes of FLASH memory • 2 optional daughtercard ports • 1 configurable DIM port Software The PathBuilder S21x switch supports these software applications ware: • IP Applications Ware Package • IP & IPX ApplicationsWare Package • SNA Applications Ware Package •... - Page 42 • 100 to 240 VAC nominal at 47 to 63 Hz • 32 watts input power (64 VA) • maximum input current 0.7 amps Power Supply PathBuilder S21x switch products are powered by a switch mode power supply with Description 22.5 watts maximum output power. Safety PathBuilder S21x switch meets the following safety standards: •...
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Page 43: Appendix B.pathbuilder S21X Switch Cabling
PathBuilder S200 Series Daughtercard Installation Guide (Part Number, T0020). Ordering Cables To order cables please contact a 3Com representative. In addition to the cables listed above the following cables can be ordered: • DB25 Male to M34 Female cable •... -
Page 44: Ctp Access Cable
Use the supplied RJ45/DB25 cable to connect to the CTP Port (Port 4) and perform Connector and CTP operations such as coldloading software images into a PathBuilder S21x switch. Pinout Port 4 is a DCE. This table identifies the pinout for this RJ-45 connector:... -
Page 45: Voice Relay Cable
The FXS Interface should only be connected to an analog telephone handset and/or fax machine. Warning! The FXO Interface should only be connected to an analog PBX line. Warning! The PathBuilder S200 series switch Voice Relay daughtercard has not been certified for use in a PSTN. PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... -
Page 46: Dual Fxs Voice Relay Cable
• Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45 Cable • Color: Gray Connector Pinout The RJ45 FXS port have the following pinout: Name Function Loop B Loop A Warning! The FXS Interface should only be connected to an analog telephone handset and/or fax machine. PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... -
Page 47: 10Baset Crossover Cable
10BaseT Crossover Cable 10BaseT Crossover Cable Specifications The 10BaseT cable shipped with the PathBuilder S21x switch has the following specifications: • Cable Type: Category 3 or better • Connectors: RJ45 to RJ45 • Color: Gray • Part Number: 61798-01 Connector Pinout... -
Page 48: Remotevu Video Cables
This table describes the RJ-45 connector - camera interface connector: Camera Interface Connector Pinout Function EIA-232 data input EIA-232 data output EIA-485/422 positive data output EIA-485/422 negative data output EIA-485/422 negative data input EIA-485/422 positive data input +12V (current available = 50 mA) Ground PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... -
Page 49: Dsu Daughtercard Cable
DSU Daughtercard Cable DSU Daughtercard Cable DSU Daughtercard The following table shows the pinouts for the RJ48S connector: Cable Pinout Signal Function TX - TIP TX - RING RX - TIP RX -RING PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... -
Page 50: V.35/V.36 Cable
TRANSMIT CLOCK B TRANSMITTED DATA B TRANSMIT CLOCK A RECEIVED DATA B RECEIVE CLOCK A RECEIVE CLOCK B RECEIVE CLOCK B DATA TERMINAL READY TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A (No Connection) PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... - Page 51 TRANSMITTED DATA B TRANSMIT CLOCK A RECEIVED DATA B RECEIVE CLOCK A RECEIVE CLOCK B RECEIVE CLOCK B DATA TERMINAL READY TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A TEST MODE (V.36 ONLY). PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling...
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Page 52: V.11 Cable
RECEIVE CLOCK B RECEIVE CLOCK B C (B) CONTROL B S(B) TRANSMIT CLOCK B X (B) EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK B X (A) EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A *These V.11 signals are not used in the X.21 standard. B-10 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... - Page 53 INDICATION A TRANSMIT CLOCK B TRANSMITTED DATA B TRANSMIT CLOCK A RECEIVED DATA B RECEIVE CLOCK A RECEIVE CLOCK B RECEIVE CLOCK B CONTROL B TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK B EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK A PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-11...
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Page 54: V.24 Cable
6500 on this pin. Function/Signal Name Shield/Frame Ground Signal Ground DATA RESTRAINT TRANSMIT CLOCK or V.54 Loop 3 * STANDBY INDICATOR RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK V.54 Loop 2 RI/TM * EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK TEST MODE B-12 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling... - Page 55 The following table shows the DTE pinouts for the V.24 cable. Function/Signal Name Shield/Frame Ground Signal Ground DATA RESTRAINT TRANSMIT CLOCK STANDBY INDICATOR RECEIVE CLOCK EXTERNAL RECEIVE CLOCK or V.54 Loop 3 * V.54 Loop 2 (No Connection) EXTERNAL TRANSMIT CLOCK MAKE BUSY PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling B-13...
- Page 56 V.24 Cable B-14 PathBuilder S21x Switch Cabling...
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Page 57: Appendix C.troubleshooting Your Pathbuilder S21X Switch
Appendix C Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch In This Appendix Introduction This appendix describes some of the actions you can take to correct problems you may be having with your PathBuilder S21x switch. Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch... -
Page 58: While Setting Up Your Configuration
Introduction This section describes the ways you can use to isolate problems that you may encounter while setting up a PathBuilder S21x switch to pass IP traffic over PPP links. For discussion purposes, the following network configuration (shown in Figure C-1) is assumed. - Page 59 From the workstation or PC connected to the same local LAN segment that the LAN Interface PathBuilder S21x switch is connected to, ping the LAN interface of the PathBuilder S200 series switch (“ping 10.10.10.1”). The LAN LED should flash whenever a Ping packet is received.
- Page 60 Confirm that the IP interfaces (either 5 or 6) of the WAN link that you are trying to ping are configured for Enable. (Select menu item Router->Configure Interface States.) Confirm that the IP address and IP address mask of the WAN interface you are pinging are configured properly. Troubleshooting Your PathBuilder S21x Switch...
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Page 61: Technical Support
Information contained in this appendix is correct at time of publication. For the very latest, 3Com recommends that you access the 3Com Corporation World Wide Web site. Online Technical 3Com offers worldwide product support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, through the Services following online systems: • World Wide Web site •... - Page 62 1 408 980 8204 Access by Digital Modem ISDN users can dial in to the 3Com BBS using a digital modem for fast access up to 56 Kbps. To access the 3Com BBS using ISDN, use the following number: 1 408 654 2703...
- Page 63 If you are unable to contact your network supplier, see the following section on how to contact 3Com. Support from If you are unable to obtain assistance from the 3Com online technical resources or 3Com from your network supplier, 3Com offers technical telephone support services. To find out more about your support options, please call the 3Com technical telephone support phone number at the location nearest you.
- Page 64 Returning Before you send a product directly to 3Com for repair, you must first obtain a Return Products for Repair Materials Authorization (RMA) number. Products sent to 3Com without RMA numbers will be returned to the sender unopened, at the sender’s expense.
- Page 65 10Base2 Ethernet cable Electromagnetic specifications 10BaseT Ethernet cable Environmental specifications 15637 ChapTitle PathBuilder S21x Series Switch fax service (3ComFacts) 3Com bulletin board service (3Com BBS) Front Panel 3Com URL 3ComFacts Installing PathBuilder S21x Switch air circulation Audience List of parts...
- Page 66 Safety specifications site preparation Special notices description Specifications electromagnetic environmental physical power requirements safety technical support 3Com URL bulletin board service fax service network suppliers product repair Troubleshooting configuration Unpacking parts list Vanguard 320 overview warning, definition World Wide Web (WWW)
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