3Com CS/2500 Manuals

Manuals and User Guides for 3Com CS/2500. We have 1 3Com CS/2500 manual available for free PDF download: Installation Manual

3Com CS/2500 Installation Manual

3Com CS/2500 Installation Manual (116 pages)

CS/2500 Series COMMUNICATIONS Server

Brand: 3Com | Category: Server | Size: 0.86 MB

Table of Contents

Table of Contents
5
About this Guide
13
Introduction
13
Audience
13
Conventions
13
Notice Icons
13
Text Conventions
14
1 Overview

17
- Features
  17
- CS/2500 and CS/2600 Communications Servers
  17
- Software Compatibility
  18
- Software Compatible with CS/2500 and CS/2600
  18
- Chassis
  19
  - Software Compatible with CS/2000 and CS/2100
    19
  - CS/2500 Series Enclosure
    20
  - Hardware Interrupt Switch
    20
  - Cover
    21
- Front Panel
  21
  - CS/2500 Front Panel
    21
  - CS/2600 Front Panel
    22
  - Front-Panel LED Indicators
    22
  - Leds
    22
  - CS/2600 Internal Diskette Drive
    23
  - Reset Switch
    23
- Back Panel
  23
  - Serial I/O Connectors
    23
    
    CS/2500 and CS/2600 Back Panel
    23
    
    Console Port
    24
    
    RS-232 Interface
    24
    
    RS-422 Interface
    24
  - Transceiver Connector
    25
  - Printer Port Connector
    25
  - Power Supply Module
    26
  - Power Supply Module
    27
- Optional Rack Mount Kit
  27
- Specifications
  27
2 Installation

29
- Preparation
  29
- Mounting the Server
  30
  - Mounting on a Table
    30
  - Mounting in a Rack
    30
  - Mounting in a Rack
    31
  - Mounting on the Wall
    32
- Cabling the Server to the Network
  32
  - Cabling Hosts, Terminals, and Modems
    32
    
    Attaching RS-232 and RS-422 Serial Cables
    33
    
    Cabling a Console
    33
    
    Console Port Configuration
    33
    
    Console Port Cable Attachment
    35
- Attaching the Power Cable
  36
- Modifying the Firmware Configuration
  37
3 Startup

39
4 Configuration

49
- Entering the Firmware Monitor
  49
- Changing the Configuration
  51
  - Console Baud Rate
    52
  - Console Port
    52
  - Auto-Reboot
    52
  - Monitor
    52
  - Firmware Configuration Parameters
    52
  - Continuous Self-Test
    54
  - Initial Boot Source
    57
  - Number of Reboots
    57
  - Network Boot String
    57
  - Boot Retries
    57
  - Boot Protocol
    57
    
    Using TFTP
    57
    
    Address Discovery Protocol Parameters
    59
    
    IP Addressing Parameters
    59
  - Printer Setup Menu
    60
  - System Default Configuration Menu
    60
- Emulating a CS/2000 or CS/2100
  60
- Changing Port Configuration
  61
5 Maintenance and Upgrades

65
- Maintenance
  65
  - Replacing the Fuse
    65
  - Replacing the Power Supply
    65
  - Removing the Fuseholder Cartridge
    67
  - Opening the Fuseholder Cartridge
    68
  - Removing the Server Cover
    70
  - Server Components
    71
  - Memory Chip and EPROM Locations on Motherboard
    72
  - Removing the Diskette Drive
    73
  - Removing the Power Supply
    76
  - Replacing Memory Chips
    77
  - Replacing Eproms
    78
  - Replacing the Cover
    79
6 Troubleshooting

81
- Startup Problems
  81
- Operating Problems
  83
- Memory Dump Procedures
  85
  - Dumping Memory to an RBCS Server
    85
  - Dumping Memory to a TFTP Host
    86
  - Dumping Memory to Diskettes
    86
  - Restarting
    88
  - Serial Connector Pin Numbering
    89
  - RS-232 Serial Port Pin Assignments
    90
  - Cable Wiring for Serial Port in Regular RS-422 Mode
    91
  - Cable Wiring for Serial Port in Automatic RS-422 Selection Mode
    92
  - Transceiver Connector Pin Numbers
    92
  - Printer Port Pin Numbers
    93
  - Transceiver Connector Pin Assignments
    93
  - Printer Port Pin Assignments
    93
  - Entering the Monitor C
    99
  - Firmware Commands
    100
  - On-Line Technical Services
    103
  - Com Bulletin Board Service
    103
  - Access by Modem
    103
  - Access by ISDN
    104
  - World Wide Web Site
    104
  - Threecomforum on Compuserve
    104
  - Comfacts Automated Fax Service
    105
  - Support from Your Network Supplier
    105
  - Support from 3Com
    107
  - Returning Products for Repair
    107
  - Electrical Requirements
    110
  - Environmental Requirements
    110
  - At Startup C
    111

Advertisement

Advertisement

Related Products

3Com Categories

Switch

Network Router

Network Router Wireless Access Point Modem

Network Card

More 3Com Manuals