Cabletron Systems NBR-220 User manual

NBR-220 TWO PORT BRIDGE WITH LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM

RESET

PORT B PORT A

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-420 MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER WITH LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-620 MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER WITH LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

D C B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT D PORT C PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

BRIM-A100

STY

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BRIM-A100

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NBR-220, NBR-420, AND NBR-620

INSTALLATION GUIDE

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide i

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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,

EPIM-X

,

FOT-F

,

FOT-F3

,

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,

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,

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,

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,

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, and

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Consequently, when used in a residential area or in an adjacent area thereto, radio interference may be

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NBR-SERIES Installation Guide v

CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Using This Manual.......................................................................1-2

1.2 NBR Features..............................................................................1-3

1.3 Conventions Used in This Document..........................................1-6

1.4 Related Manuals..........................................................................1-6

1.5 Getting Help.................................................................................1-7

CHAPTER 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

2.1 LANVIEW LEDs...........................................................................2-2

2.2 RESET Button.............................................................................2-2

2.3 LCD Display.................................................................................2-2

CHAPTER 3 INSTALLATION

3.1 Unpacking the NBR.....................................................................3-1

3.2 Preparing the NBR for Installation...............................................3-2

3.2.1 Removing Chassis Cover ...............................................3-2

3.2.2 Setting Mode Switches ...................................................3-5

3.2.3 Setting NVRAM Reset Switch.........................................3-6

3.2.4 Installing SIMM Upgrades...............................................3-7

3.2.4.1 Installing FLASH SIMMs ................................3-7

3.2.4.2 Installing LDRAM and SDRAM SIMMs ..........3-9

3.2.5 Adding/Replacing EPIMs................................................3-9

3.2.6 Adding/Replacing BRIMs..............................................3-10

3.2.7 Testing the NBR ...........................................................3-11

3.3 Installing the NBR......................................................................3-12

3.3.1 Attaching the Strain-Relief Bracket...............................3-13

3.3.2 Rack Mounting the NBR ...............................................3-14

3.3.3 Free-Standing Installation.............................................3-15

3.4 Connecting the NBR to the Power Source................................3-15

3.5 Connecting the NBR to the Network..........................................3-17

3.5.1 Connecting a Twisted Pair Segment to an EPIM-T ......3-17

3.5.2 Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-X.......................3-19

3.5.3 Connecting a Fiber Optic Cable to an EPIM-F1/F2

or EPIM-F33-20

3.5.4 Connecting a Thin-Net Segment to an EPIM-C............3-22

3.5.5 Connecting an AUI Cable to an EPIM-A.......................3-23

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CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING

4.1 Using LANVIEW...........................................................................4-1

4.2 Troubleshooting Checklist............................................................4-4

4.3 Using the LCD..............................................................................4-6

4.3.1 Unsaved Initialization Messages.....................................4-7

4.3.2 Static System Messages.................................................4-7

4.3.3 Alarm Messages..............................................................4-9

4.3.4 Saved System Messages..............................................4-10

4.3.5 Failure or Error Messages.............................................4-12

4.4 Using the RESET Button ...........................................................4-12

APPENDIX A NBR SPECIFICATIONS

A.1 Operating Specifications.............................................................A-1

A.2 COM Port Pinouts.......................................................................A-2

A.3 Physical Properties .....................................................................A-3

A.4 Environmental Requirements...................................................... A-3

A.5 Certification.................................................................................A-3

A.6 Power Supply Requirements ......................................................A-3

APPENDIX B EPIM SPECIFICATIONS

B.1 EPIM Specifications....................................................................B-1

B.2 EPIM-T........................................................................................ B-1

B.3 EPIM-F1/F2................................................................................. B-2

B.4 EPIM-F3...................................................................................... B-3

B.5 EPIM-C .......................................................................................B-5

B.6 EPIM-A and EPIM-X ...................................................................B-6

APPENDIX C NETWORK PLANNING AND CONFIGURATION

C.1 Network Cable Requirements.....................................................C-1

C.1.1 10BASE-T Twisted Pair Network....................................C-1

C.1.2 Multimode Fiber Optic Network ......................................C-3

C.1.3 Single Mode Fiber Optic Network...................................C-4

C.1.4 Thin-Net Network............................................................C-5

C.2 Transceiver Requirements..........................................................C-6

C.3 The NBR as a Multiport Router...................................................C-6

C.4 The NBR-420/NBR-620 and BRIMs ...........................................C-6

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APPENDIX D ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

D.1 NBR Overview.............................................................................D-1

D.2 Ethernet Channels A, B, C, and D...............................................D-2

D.3 Channels E and F........................................................................D-2

D.4 Bridging Functionality..................................................................D-3

INDEX

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

The Cabletron Systems NBR-SERIES of

Network Bridge Routers

(NBR-220, NBR-420, NBR-620)

provide bridging and routing solutions

for Ethernet, token ring, FDDI, ATM, or wide area networks. The

NBR-SERIES of standalone hubs consist of the following three models:

•

NBR-220

– two Ethernet Port Interface Module (EPIM) ports

•

NBR-420

– two EPIM ports, and two Bridge/Router Interface Module

(BRIM) ports

•

NBR-620

–

four EPIM ports, and two BRIM ports

Figure 1-1 The NBR-SERIES of Network Products

NOTE

This manual uses the term NBR to describe the NBR-220,

NBR-420, and NBR-620 unless otherwise speciﬁed.

NBR-220

TWO PORT BRIDGE

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM

RESET

PORT B PORT A

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-420

MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-620

MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

D C B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT D PORT C PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

BRIM-A100

STY

LNK

XMT

RCV

LNK YEL STB DSR LNK

T1/FT1

TST RED SYN CTS TST

SYNC

BRIM-WT1

BRIM-A100

STY

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Chapter 1:

Introduction

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This manual explains the following:

• Installing the NBR

• Connecting the NBR to an existing network

• Testing the NBR

• Troubleshooting any installation/operational problems

In addition, Appendices contain NBR and Ethernet Port Interface Module

(EPIM) environmental and operational speciﬁcations.

This manual serves as a simple installation and troubleshooting reference

guide for the NBR. For information regarding NBR out-of-band

management, refer to the

NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620 Local

Management Guide

.

To gain a full understanding of this device and its capabilities, and to help

eliminate any potential problems during or after installation, please be

sure to read and understand all of the instructions/information in this

document and in the release notes supplied with your NBR.

1.1 USING THIS MANUAL

You should have a general working knowledge of Ethernet or IEEE 802.3

type data networks and their physical layer components, prior to installing

the NBR. The following summarizes the organization of this manual.

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, provides instructions for using this manual,

product features, document conventions, related documents, and how to

get help.

Chapter 2,

Controls and Indicators

,

discusses the controls and

indicators for the NBR.

Chapter 3,

Installation

,

provides instructions required to unpack the

NBR, perform pre-installation testing, install the NBR, and connect the

NBR to the network.

Chapter 4,

Troubleshooting

, provides detailed troubleshooting

procedures for the NBR and a checklist to enable the user to troubleshoot

problems using LANVIEW LEDs.

NBR Features

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 1-3

Appendix A,

NBR Specifications

, provides the physical properties,

environmental operating requirements, agency approvals, and power

requirements.

Appendix B,

EPIM Specifications

, details the speciﬁcations for the

EPIMs that may be used with the NBR.

Appendix C,

Network Planning and Configuration

, provides

information on network cable requirements.

Appendix D,

Additional Information

, provides an NBR overview and

bridging functionality.

1.2 NBR FEATURES

LANVIEW LEDs

Cabletron Systems provides a visual diagnostic and monitoring system,

called LANVIEW, with the NBR. LANVIEW LEDs help you quickly

identify device, port, and physical layer problems.

LCD

The NBR-420 and NBR-620 are equipped with an LCD that provides

information about the NBR such as power up diagnostics, revision levels,

MAC and IP addresses, and error alerts.

RESET Button

The RESET button lets you re-boot and initialize the processor.

Intelligence

The NBR is equipped with an advanced Intel i960 microprocessor to

provide a scalable RISC-based architecture.

Hardware Bridging Logic

The NBR uses hardware packet ﬁlter/forward logic to increase bridging

performance.

Connectivity

The NBR-220 and the NBR-420 have two Ethernet ports (A and B

channels) and the NBR-620 has four Ethernet ports (A, B, C, and D

channels). These ports provide external connections through Ethernet Port

Interface Modules (EPIMs) located on the NBR faceplate.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Page 1-4 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide

Bridging/Routing

The NBR-420 and NBR-620 can support two optional Bridge/Router

Interface Modules (BRIMs). These modules allow for additional Ethernet

connections, Wide Area (Full or Fractional T1; 56k DDS) access, or links

to existing high-speed network backbones such as Asynchronous Transfer

Mode (ATM) or Fiber Distributed Data Interface (FDDI).

Memory

The NBR comes with 4 Megabytes (MB) of Shared Dynamic Random

Access Memory (SDRAM), 8 MB of Local Dynamic Random Access

Memory (LDRAM), and 2 MB of FLASH Electrically Erasable

Programmable Read Only Memory (FLASH EEPROM). In addition, the

NBR motherboard provides the option of upgrading memory capacity by

using Single In-line Memory Modules (SIMMs).

In order to fully use Remote Monitoring (RMON), it is necessary to

upgrade local memory with an 8 MB SIMM. Without this upgrade, some

RMON groups may not be available.

DLM

The NBR allows the option of using Cabletron Systems Distributed LAN

Monitor (DLM) software to locally poll and monitor any Simple Network

Management Protocol (SNMP) or Internet Protocol (IP) device.

Management Information Base (MIB) Support

The NBR provides IETF MIB support, which includes the following:

• Cabletron Systems Enterprise MIBs

• Remote Monitoring MIB (RMON)

• Bridge MIB

• MIBII

NOTE

For information on how to order SIMM upgrade packages,

contact Cabletron Systems Technical Support.

NBR Features

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 1-5

MIB Navigation

NBR ﬁrmware supports a management tool which allows for MIB

navigation from a remote station. Refer to the

NBR-220, NBR-420, and

NBR-620 Local Management Guide

for more information regarding MIB

navigation.

Spanning Tree Protocol Support

The NBR supports the following spanning tree protocols:

• 802.1d

• DECnet

Serial Connections/Local Management

The NBR-220 provides one RJ45 port (COM) for serial connections and

the NBR-420 and NBR-620 provide two RJ45 ports (COM 1 and

COM 2). These ports allow you to access Local Management by locally

connecting a DEC VT220 or VT320 terminal, or a PC using VT

emulation software. Refer to

your

NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620

Local Management Guide

for additional information on how to use Local

Management. In addition, any of the COM ports can be used as an

Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) management port.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

Page 1-6 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide

1.3 CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

1.4 RELATED MANUALS

Use the following manuals to supplement the procedures and other

technical data provided in this manual. This manual references procedures

in these manuals, where appropriate, but does not repeat them.

Cabletron Systems

NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620 Local

Management Guide

Cabletron Systems

BRIM User’s Guide(s)

Cabletron Systems

Routing Services Conﬁguration Guide

NOTE

Note

symbol. Calls the reader’s attention to any item of

information that may be of special importance.

TIP

Tip

symbol. Conveys helpful hints concerning procedures or

actions.

!

CAUTION

Caution symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

damage to the equipment.

Warning symbol. Warns against an action that could result in

equipment damage, personal injury or death.

Getting Help

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 1-7

1.5 GETTING HELP

If you need additional support related to this device, or if you have any

questions, comments, or suggestions concerning this manual, contact

Cabletron Systems Technical Support:

By phone (603) 332-9400

Monday – Friday; 8

A.M. – 8 P.M. Eastern Time

By CompuServe GO CTRON from any ! prompt

By Internet mail [email protected]

By FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)

Login anonymous

Password your email address

Before calling Cabletron Systems Technical Support, have the following

information ready:

• Description of the failure

• Description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem (e.g.,

changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

• Description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

• Network load and frame size at the time of trouble (if known)

• Serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in the

NBR network

• Device history (i.e., have you returned the device before, is this a

recurring problem, etc.)

• Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 2-1

CHAPTER 2

CONTROLS AND INDICATORS

This chapter provides descriptions of the controls and indicators of the

Network Bridge Routers (NBR-220, NBR-420, NBR-620). The models

are as follows:

• NBR-220 – two Ethernet Port Interface Module (EPIM) ports

• NBR-420 – two EPIM ports, and two Bridge/Router Interface Module

(BRIM) ports

• NBR-620 – four EPIM ports, and two BRIM ports

Figure 2-1 The NBR-SERIES of Network Products

NBR-220

TWO PORT BRIDGE

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM

RESET

PORT B PORT A

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-420

MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

NBR-620

MULTI PORT BRIDGE ROUTER

WITH

LANVIEW

®

RECEIVE

TRANSMIT

COLLISION

STAND BY

PORT

D C B A

PWR

CPU

COM 2 COM 1

DISPLAY RESET

PORT D PORT C PORT B PORT A

PORT F PORT E

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

EPIM-A

PWR

BRIM-A100

STY

LNK

XMT

RCV

LNK YEL STB DSR LNK

T1/FT1

TST RED SYN CTS TST

SYNC

BRIM-WT1

BRIM-A100

STY

LNK

XMT

RCV

1092_01

LNK YEL STB DSR LNK

T1/FT1

TST RED SYN CTS TST

SYNC

BRIM-WT1

Chapter 2: Controls and Indicators

Page 2-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide

2.1 LANVIEW LEDs

The NBR-220, NBR-420, and NBR-620 incorporate the Cabletron

Systems LANVIEW status monitoring and diagnostics system.

LANVIEW LEDs help diagnose problems, such as a power failure or a

cable fault. Each NBR includes the following LANVIEW LEDs:

• A CPU LED, for board status

• RECEIVE, TRANSMIT, COLLISION, and STAND BY LEDs for

each Ethernet port

• A PWR LED for power status

2.2 RESET BUTTON

The front panel also has a RESET button that allows you to re-initialize

the processor. Chapter 4, Troubleshooting, provides detailed

descriptions of each NBR LANVIEW LED.

2.3 LCD DISPLAY

The NBR-420 and NBR-620 are equipped with an LCD Display located

on the front panel. The LCD provides status information about the present

as well as past condition of the hub. You can view power up diagnostics,

ﬁrmware revisions, MAC addresses, IP addresses, and alarm messages.

The LCD displays the most current event, but can store up to 25 past

events in memory. To access stored messages, press the DISPLAY button

located on front panel of the NBR. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting,

for detailed information.

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 3-1

CHAPTER 3

INSTALLATION

This chapter contains the following procedures:

• Unpacking the NBR

• Preparing the NBR for installation

• Installing the NBR

• Connecting the NBR to the power source

• Connecting the NBR to the network

3.1 UNPACKING THE NBR

Unpack the NBR as follows:

1. Remove the packing material covering the NBR.

2. Carefully remove the NBR from the shipping box.

3. Visually inspect the NBR. If there are any signs of damage, contact

Cabletron Systems Technical Support immediately.

Only qualiﬁed personnel should perform installation

procedures.

Chapter 3: Installation

Page 3-2 NBR-SERIES Installation Guide

3.2 PREPARING THE NBR FOR INSTALLATION

This section contains the following procedures:

• Removing chassis cover

• Setting mode switches

• Setting NVRAM reset switch

• Installing SIMM upgrades

• Installing FLASH SIMMs

• Installing LDRAM and SDRAM SIMMs

• Adding/replacing EPIMs

• Adding/replacing BRIMs

• Testing the NBR

3.2.1 Removing Chassis Cover

This section describes how to remove the chassis cover from the NBR.

Remove the chassis cover to install BRIMs, set the mode switch bank,

and install SIMM memory upgrades.

Do not remove the cover from the NBR while power is applied

to the unit.

Do not power up the unit, for any reason, until the cover and

screws are in place. Hazardous voltages are present that could

cause damage to the unit or personal injury.

The components and boards associated with the NBR are

sensitive to static discharges. Be sure to use an antistatic wrist

strap and observe all static precautions during this procedure.

Failure to do so could result in damage to the NBR.

!

CAUTION

Preparing the NBR for Installation

NBR-SERIES Installation Guide Page 3-3

To remove the chassis cover, perform the following steps (see

Figure 3-1):

1. Disconnect the NBR from the network as follows:

a. Disconnect the power cord from the rear of the NBR.

b. Disconnect all network cables attached to the NBR. Note the ports

to which these cables attach.

2. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the seven screws that attach

the chassis cover to the NBR. Place the screws aside.

Remove the chassis cover from the NBR.

Figure 3-1 Removing the Chassis Cover

Figure 3-2 shows the top view of the NBR with the cover removed. It also

shows the location of the mode switch bank, LDRAM slot, SDRAM slot,

FLASH slot, NVRAM reset switch, and BRIM Ports.

Chassis Cover

Chassis

Cover Screw

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