Cabletron Systems CyberSwitch CSX7000 User manual

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REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH

CSX7000 GUIDE

A supplement to the User’s Guide

Release 7.4

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CAUTION

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TRADEMARKS

Cabletron Systems, CyberSWITCH, MMAC-Plus, SmartSWITCH,

SPECTRUM, and SecureFast Virtual Remote Access Manager are

trademarks of Cabletron Systems, Inc.

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All code for this product is copyrighted by Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Printed in the United States of America.

Portions of the code for this product are copyrighted by:

Epilogue Technology Corporation

Livingston Enterprises, Inc.

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reserved.

Stac Electronics

Stac Electronics 1993, including one or more U.S. Patents No. 4701745,

5016009, 5126739 and 5146221 and other pending patents.

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FCC NOTICE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject

to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful

interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,

including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the

limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against

harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment uses, generates, and can radiate radio

frequency energy and if not installed in accordance with the operator’s

manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause

interference in which case the user will be required to correct the

interference at his own expense.

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WARNING: Changes or modifications made to this device which are

not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could

void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

DOC NOTICE

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise

emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference

Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques

dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de la class

A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté

par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

VCCI NOTICE

This is a Class 1 product based on the standard of the Voluntary

Control Council for Interference by Information Technology

Equipment (VCCI). If this equipment is used in a domestic

environment, radio disturbance may arise. When such trouble occurs,

the user may be required to take corrective actions.

CABLETRON SYSTEMS, INC. PROGRAM LICENSE

AGREEMENT

IMPORTANT: Before utilizing this product, carefully read this License

Agreement.

This document is an agreement between you, the end user, and

Cabletron Systems, Inc. ("Cabletron") that sets forth your rights and

obligations with respect to the Cabletron software program (the

"Program") contained in this package. The Program may be contained

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LIABILITY. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS

AGREEMENT, PROMPTLY RETURN THE UNUSED PRODUCT TO

THE PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.

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CONTENTS

The CSX7000 8

Overview 8

The CSX7000 Chassis 9

Processor Module 9

Environmental Module 9

Interface Modules 9

Platform Description 11

CSX7000 Platform Characteristics 11

CSX7000 Processor Module Characteristics 12

CSX7000 Front Panel 13

BC Group Push Buttons 13

Multiport Board / MP Serial Port Push Buttons 14

Group Power Switch 14

BC Reset Switch 14

Audible Clear Switch 14

BC and MP LEDs 15

LAN Attached LED 15

Disk Activity LED 15

Subsystem Data LEDs 16

Console Key Lock 16

Video Select Push Button 17

Disk Drive Bay 17

CSX7000 Back Panel 17

Backplane 18

System Monitoring Connectors 18

Video Connectors 18

Power Supply 18

Internal Platform Components 19

Power Supply and Cooling System 19

Backplane Bay 20

The EMS 22

BC Processor Modules 23

Platform Multiplexor 24

Interior LEDs 24

CSX7000 Cabling 25

Setup for a Single CSX7000 25

Video Connections 25

Connections for System Monitoring 26

Power Supply Connections 26

Setup for a Cluster of CSX7000s 27

Video Connections 27

Connections for System EMS Monitoring 27

Power Supply Connections 29

The CSX7000 Rack or Cabinet 29

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Monitoring Systems 31

The EMS Bus 31

Setting the IES Address 32

Accessing the EMS Module 35

Front Panel 35

SNMP Interface 35

BCVision Program 35

Administration through BCVision 37

IES Status Screen 37

Menu Operations 39

BC Processor Status Screen 45

BC Processor Menu Operations 47

Appendix: SNMP Agent Support 51

Configure IP Routing for the EMS Module 51

Customizing SNMP Agent Parameters for the EMS 52

Compiling the Enterprise MIBs on your SNMP Manager 52

Appendix: EMS Installation 53

Overview 53

EMS Processor board Installation 54

Disk Drive Installation 55

IES Converter Module Installation 56

Installing Interface Cables 57

Software Installation 58

CMOS Setup 58

Hard Disk Drive Initialization and DOS installation 58

BCVision Installation and SNMP Agent Support 59

The EMS Bus Setup 60

Initializing the EMS Bus 61

Appendix: Processor Module Installation 62

Processor Modules 62

System Groups 62

PM Installation Summary 63

PM Board Installation 64

PM Disk Drive Installation 65

Interface Cables 65

Software Setup 66

CMOS Setup 66

Hard Disk Drive Initialization and DOS installation 67

PM Software Initialization 68

Interface Adapters 68

Appendix: Power Supply Replacement 70

Diagnosing a Faulty Power Supply 70

Replacing a Faulty Power Supply 70

Index 72

CSX7000

The CSX7000 is Cabletron’s High Availability, Remote Access Switch. Because it is a multi-system

platform with many unique features, we are devoting this entire supplement to its description.

This supplemental guide includes the following chapters:

• What is the CSX7000?

This chapter provides an overview of the CSX7000 including a brief description of its features.

• Platform Description

This chapter details CSX7000 hardware, including a description of the front panel, back panel,

and internal platform components.

• CSX7000 Cabling

This chapter describes the cabling connections necessary for a single CSX7000, as well as a

cluster setup for multiple CSX7000s.

• Monitoring Systems

An optional management module, the EMS, provides environmental management for one or

more CSX7000s in a cluster. This chapter describes how to set up the module, and use it

appropriately to administer your system.

• CSX7000 Appendices

In the event you decide to use an SNMP agent for your EMS module, or install upgrade

modules to your existing CSX7000, these appendices provide the necessary information. They

describe:

• SNMP Agent Support

• EMS Installation

• Processor Module Installation

• Power Supply Replacement

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OVERVIEW

The CSX7000, the high availability, remote access switch, is a multi-system platform intended for

large, central sites and Internet Service Providers. It is both modular and flexible, with capabilities

and performance to match the requirements of high-end network connectivity customers. The

CSX7000 supports a high density of LAN segments, ISDN BRI or PRI, and digital modems, as well

as RS232, V.35, Frame Relay and X.25 interfaces. It also offers an effective means of system

management through its optional Environmental Management System (EMS) module.

Modularity: An important feature of the CSX7000 is its ability to support multiple system groups.

Each group is a stand-alone CSX “system” based on a Pentium processor module. Use the sixteen

ISA slots of the CSX7000 as a single system group, or partition it into as many as four system

groups. A combination of modules (including a processor module) makes up a system group.

Flexibility: The CSX7000 supports a flexible setup for system groups; mix and match individual

LAN and WAN interface modules within a group to support specific needs.

High Availability: Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN) interface modules

have their own dedicated on-board processors and memory, thus lessening the load on the main

processor. TDM and MVIP bus connections allow the transfer of data between cards to improve

throughput without using the ISA bus.

The fault-tolerant platform provides redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and cooling fans.

The platform supports bus segmentation and load sharing. For backup or parallel operations,

configure redundant system groups.

Environmental Management: The platform contains intelligent environmental sensors to monitor

power, temperature and other environmental functions.

GROUP PWR

ON OFF

BC GROUP

MULTIPORT BOARD

MP SERIAL PORT

BC RESET

PWR SUPPLY 1

PWR SUPPLY 2

FANS

DATA HIGHWAY

SUBSYSTEM FAULT

ENVIROMENTAL ALLERT

AUDIBLE CLEAR

TRANSMIT

RECIEVE

CARRIER

DTR

DSR

RING

RTS

CTS

LAN ATTATCHED

DISK ACTIVITY

ENABLED

DISABLED

VIDEO SELECT

UNLOCK

LOCK

MP BC

SUBSYSTEM DATA

CONSOLE

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The CSX7000 Chassis

THE CSX7000 CHASSIS

The CSX7000 is a self-contained 16 slot rack-mount unit with a passive segmentable backplane. It

can support multiple system groups using multiple processor modules. It is capable of running

completely independent applications within the same chassis. An internal, multiplexed bus system

allows all processor modules within the chassis to share a single flexible disk, monitor, and

keyboard.

The CSX7000 is built with heavy industrial material and includes a cooling system which can

accommodate the full chassis. The two redundant integral power supplies provide high availability

processing. You can hot swap each supply without affecting the CSX7000’s functions. You can

power on or off individual groups, which allows you to maintain a selected group while other

groups in the chassis remain operational.

The CSX7000 contains a slide rail assembly to allow for its mounting in a 19 inch RETMA rack or

cabinet. (Refer to chassis dimensions and rack/cabinet recommendations.) You can create a cluster of

CSX7000s by stacking multiple chassis and connecting them with a chassis-to chassis daisy chain

bus. (See following illustration.)

PROCESSOR MODULE

Cabletron offers two different processor modules for the CSX7000: the CSXPRO-8 and the

CSXPRO-32. These Pentium single-board CPUs are self-contained computers that include

processor, memory, and I/O. The amount of RAM and the speed of the processor differentiate the

available CPUs:

• CSXPRO7-8 sufficient for most remote access applications

• CSXPRO7-32 for densely-populated PRI configurations

ENVIRONMENTAL MODULE

For each cluster of connected CSX7000s, an optional Environmental Management System (EMS)

module manages the intelligent environmental sensors located throughout the cluster. These

sensors monitor system status, including CPU operation, voltages, fuses, temperature and fans.

The EMS module can monitor and control up to 31 CSX7000s connected as a single cluster. The EMS

module can also be configured as an SNMP agent for management of the environmental sensors

through a remote SNMP manager.

INTERFACE MODULES

The CSX7000 supports multiple interface modules. These interface modules combine with a

processor module to form a system group. The interface modules can include:

• Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) Interface (single port or two port)

• ISDN Basic Rate Interface (BRI)

• ISDN Primary Rate Interface (PRI)

• digital modem (DM-8, DM-24, DM-24+, DM-30+)

• dedicated line connectivity through RS232 and V.35

• Frame Relay and X.25 support

For detailed information on these and other features of the CSX7000, refer to the User’s Guide.

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Four Clustered CSX7000s

LAN (SNMP)

Local Console

Remote Console

(Network Administrator)

ISDN

1

2

3

4

EMS Module

B25B27

B26B28

WORKGROUP REMOTE ACCESS SWITCH

B29

E1 ONLYB-CHANNELS

LAN

10BASE-TRXTXSERVICE

B31

B30L1

B21B23

B22B24

B17B19

B18B20

B13B15

B14B16

E1

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B9B11

B10B12

B5 B7

B6 B8

B1 B3

B2 B4

POWER

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The CSX7000 consists of a platform, one or more processor modules, an optional Environmental

Management System (EMS) module, and LAN/WAN interface modules.

This chapter takes a closer look at the platform. It describes the front panel, back panel, internal

platform components, and processor modules. The internal components of the platform include the

power supply, cooling system, and backplane bay.

CSX7000 PLATFORM CHARACTERISTICS

Environmental Characteristics

Operating Temperature: 0° to 45° C (32° to 113° F)

Storage Temperature: -20°+70°C

Operating Humidity: 20-85% non-condensing

Operating Altitude: Up to 3048 m max. (10,000 ft max.)

Non-operating Shock: 40 G, 11 ms

Physical Characteristics

Height: 218 mm (8.60 in)

Width: 483 mm (19.0 in)

Length: 641 mm (25.25 in)

Weight: 36 kg max. (80 lb. max.)

Power Supply Specifications (two power supplies per CSX7000)

350 Watt power supply; two versions with different input AC voltages:

• Version 1

AC Input Voltage: 90 to 135 V

AC Input Current: 7.5 A

AC Input Frequency: 47 - 63 Hz

• Version 2

AC Input Voltage: 180 to 264 V

AC Input Current: 4.0 A

AC Input Frequency: 47 to 63 Hz

Regulatory Compliance

Safety: UL478, CSA C22.2 No.154, IEC 435, VDE 0806

EMI/RFI: FCC47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class A

System Susceptibility Specifications

Static Discharge: IEC 801-2, Severity Level 3

Electromagnetic Susceptibility: IEC 801-3, Severity Level 2

Frequency Band: 27 MHZ to 500 MHZ

Electromagnetic Coupling

Susceptibility: IEC 801-4, Severity Level 2

Disk Drives

Number of 1/3 height, IDE disk drives supported: 8

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CSX7000 PROCESSOR MODULE CHARACTERISTICS

Physical Characteristics

Height, width and length: Standard, full-length ISA bus card for processor

Weight: 2.0 kg max. (4.4 lb. max.)

Power Requirements

90 MHZ Pentium +5V at 4.2 amp, +12V at 0.05 amp,

Processor Board: and -12V at 0.6 amp

Hard Drive (500MB):

RUN: +5V at 0.4 amp, and +12V at 0.75 amp

STARTUP: +5V at 0.4 amp, and +12V at 3.0 amp

Hard Drive (1.2GB):

RUN: +5V at 0.4 amp, and +12V at 0.75 amp

STARTUP: +5V at 0.4 amp, and +12V at 3.0 amp

Regulatory Compliance

Safety: UL478, CSA C22.2 No.154, IEC 435, VDE 0806

EMI/RFI: FCC47 CFR Part 15 Subpart B Class A

System Susceptibility Specifications

Static Discharge: IEC 1000-4-2, Severity Level 2

Electromagnetic Susceptibility: IEC 1000-4-3, Severity Level 2

Frequency Band: 27 MHZ to 500 MHZ

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CSX7000 Front Panel

CSX7000 FRONT PANEL

The front panel of the CSX7000 consists of the following:

• push buttons which control a BC Group and Video Select

• LED indicators which identify operation of power supply, fans, environmental sensors and data

highway (EMS bus)

• recessed Group Power, Group Reset, and Audible Clear switches

• a master console key lock

• a 3.5" flexible disk drive

Refer to the following illustrations and the descriptions of each element on the front panel. In

addition to the front panel LEDs, there is also a series of interior LEDs.

BC GROUP PUSH BUTTONS

BC GROUP refers to the segmented backplane position for a group of cards that make up a system.

BC stands for Bus Controller, which is the name of the processor module (or single board computer)

which runs the specific system within the CSX7000. Group refers to the system group of slots

isolated on the backplane; these slots are connected together and contain a processor module. Up

to four system groups are supported per CSX7000.

The BC GROUP push buttons are the top two push buttons in the group of six. (See top right corner

of the front panel). Use the BC GROUP push buttons to select a particular group for observation or

administration when video is enabled. By pressing the up and down BC GROUP push buttons, you

can switch between the possible groups within the platform. The indicators to the right of the push

buttons display the number of the currently-selected group. (Note that the systems are numbered

1 to 4 from the left to the right in the backplane as viewed from the front of the platform.)

When a group is selected, its channel on the multiplexor is enabled, connecting this module to the

monitor/keyboard bus and the local flexible disk drive. Several of the other front panel operations

apply only to the group selected.

GROUP PWR

ON OFF

BC GROUP

MULTIPORT BOARD

MP SERIAL PORT

BC RESET

PWR SUPPLY 1

PWR SUPPLY 2

FANS

DATA HIGHWAY

SUBSYSTEM FAULT

ENVIROMENTAL ALLERT

AUDIBLE CLEAR

TRANSMIT

RECIEVE

CARRIER

DTR

DSR

RING

RTS

CTS

LAN ATTATCHED

DISK ACTIVITY

ENABLED

DISABLED

VIDEO SELECT

UNLOCK

LOCK

MP BC

SUBSYSTEM DATA

CONSOLE

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The group numbers correspond to the number of systems configured on the backplane. You may

need to reset this value (i.e., enter Autoconfiguration Mode) due to a change in your backplane

segmentation. To do so, perform the following:

• Power down the CSX7000.

• Power up the CSX7000. Press and hold the BC Group “select up” button during the first 5 sec-

onds of the initial power-up cycle.

The BC Group numbers will then reset per the current backplane configuration.

MULTIPORT BOARD / MP SERIAL PORT PUSH BUTTONS

These four remaining push buttons (in the group of six) are not used with the CSX7000.

GROUP POWER SWITCH

The selected group may have the power turned on or off via the recessed GROUP POWER switch

on the front panel. This power on/off function is operational only for the specific group selected

(with BC GROUP push buttons) and only if the console is unlocked. This switch allows you to turn

off a specific group for maintenance purposes while other groups continue to operate.

BC RESET SWITCH

Individual groups may be reset using the BC RESET switch. The BC RESET switch is recessed to

prevent accidental resets. This reset function is operational only for the specific group selected (with

BC GROUP push buttons), and only if the console is unlocked.

WARNING:

Even though BC RESET is available, we do not recommend its use with the CyberSWITCH

system groups. We recommend individual power on/off cycles to ensure proper system

reset/restart.

AUDIBLE CLEAR SWITCH

AUDIBLE CLEAR is a recessed push-button switch. It is used to clear an environmental alarm only

if an audible alarm is enabled by BCVision.

When an environmental parameter exceeds its system limits, the environmental alert LED displays

an amber light, and an audible alarm sounds. This alarm continues to sound until the

environmental parameter again falls within system limits, or the AUDIBLE CLEAR switch is

pressed.

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CSX7000 Front Panel

BC AND MP LEDS

The two columns of LEDs labeled BC and MP are not currently used on Cabletron-provided

groups. You may notice these LEDs flashing during platform power-on and system diagnostics.

Close-up of Front Panel

LAN ATTACHED LED

LAN ATTACHED illuminates when the integrated Ethernet controller in a group is attached to a

LAN.

TheCSX7000 only uses an integrated Ethernet controller LAN connection for the EMS.

DISK ACTIVITY LED

DISK ACTIVITY illuminates any time hard disk access occurs on the selected group.

GROUP PWR

ON OFF

BC GROUP

MULTIPORT BOARD

MP SERIAL PORT

BC RESET

PWR SUPPLY 1

PWR SUPPLY 2

FANS

DATA HIGHWAY

SUBSYSTEM FAULT

ENVIROMENTAL ALLERT

AUDIBLE CLEAR

TRANSMIT

RECIEVE

CARRIER

DTR

DSR

RING

RTS

CTS

LAN ATTATCHED

DISK ACTIVITY

ENABLED

DISABLED

VIDEO SELECT

UNLOCK

LOCK

CONSOLE

SUBSYSTEM DATA

MP BC

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SUBSYSTEM DATA LEDS

The term subsystem refers to a specific CSX7000. You will find this term used both on the front

panel of the CSX7000, as well as in the BCVision program described later in this guide.

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OWER SUPPLY 1 /POWER SUPPLY 2

These LEDs indicate the power supply status. A green LED indicates that the supply is functioning

normally. An amber or red LED indicates that there is a power supply fault.

F

ANS

This LED indicates the status of the fans. A green LED indicates that the fans are functioning

normally. An amber or red LED indicates that a problem exists.

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ATA HIGHWAY

This LED indicates the status of the data highway (the EMS bus). A green LED indicates that

everything is functioning normally. An amber or red LED indicates that a problem exists.

S

UBSYSTEM FAULT

A green LED indicates that the electronics of the platform (i.e., subsystem) are functioning

properly. An amber LED indicates that a failure has occurred.

E

NVIRONMENTAL ALERT

This LED works in conjunction with the audible alarm to alert the administrator of a problem. A

green LED indicates that no environmental alarms exist. An amber LED indicates that an

environmental parameter exceeds system limits, or a processor module is not responding to queries

by the IES. The specific alarm condition is reported to EMS, and available for display on the monitor

through the BCVision program.

CONSOLE KEY LOCK

The CONSOLE key lock is available to prevent unauthorized users from resetting or powering

down a group. When the key lock is in the LOCKed position, there are three functions disabled:

• BC GROUP up/down push buttons

• GROUP POWER push button

• BC RESET push-button

When the CONSOLE is LOCKed, and the VIDEO SELECT push button is used to disable a group,

all console functions are disabled. The panel displays “LOC” in the three positions normally used to

display the BC Group, Multiport Group and MP Serial Port numbers. In this state, none of the push

buttons are operational.

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CSX7000 Back Panel

VIDEO SELECT PUSH BUTTON

The VIDEO SELECT push button controls access to the administration monitor (the local console).

It is a toggle switch; if the monitor is disabled, pressing the button will enable the monitor. If the

monitor is enabled, pressing the button will disable the monitor. The current state of the monitor is

displayed with the LEDS directly to the right of the push button.

If the platform is in a cluster, pressing the VIDEO SELECT push button of a particular platform

supersedes any previously-selected platform. The previously-selected platform is disabled upon

making the new selection.

DISK DRIVE BAY

The flexible disk drive located on the left side of the front panel is available to all groups within the

platform (subsystem). When a group is selected, its channel on the multiplexor is enabled,

connecting the selected system group to this local flexible disk drive.

The disk drive bay is located in the front of the platform behind the front panel. It provides a

location not only for the flexible disk drive, but also for the hard disk drives used by the groups in

the CSX7000. Eight third-height 3.5 inch disk drives (IDE hard drives) can be accommodated. Each

group has one fixed disk drive.

CSX7000 BACK PANEL

The CSX7000 back panel consists of a backplane bay, connectors for video as well as system

monitoring, and AC power input and on/off switches for the two available power supplies.

CAUTION: 1 MINUTE

POWER OFF REQUIRED

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System Monitoring

Connectors

Power

Video

Connectors

Backplane

Slots

Install power cord

strain relief here

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BACKPLANE

The backplane will accommodate a total of four system groups through its 16 adapter slots. The

backplane slots are numbered 1 through 16, right to left, as viewed from the rear panel. The slots

are electrically connected in pairs of two: slots 1 and 2, slots 3 and 4, and so on. Therefore, the

backplane is configurable in multiple groups of two slots each, resulting in configurations of 2, 4, 6 or

8 slots per group. The processor module should always be located in the first slot of the group.

In most installations, slot one will provide connections for the processor module for the first group,

and slot fifteen will provide connections for the EMS processor module. Note that slot 15 is always

used for the EMS when the EMS is present.

SYSTEM MONITORING CONNECTORS

The Environmental Management System (EMS) manages all the intelligent sensors located

throughout the cluster of CSX7000s. In order to function, the EMS must properly connect to each

CSX7000 within the cluster.

The EMS connections consist of RJ-11 jacks located on the upper-left side of the back panel. The

EMS module itself is identified as IES Supervisor, and has an IN and OUT connection. To the left

of the IES Supervisor is the connection to the IES circuitry for the individual platform (subsystem).

These IN and OUT connections are in a vertical position, and are labelled IES. For more

information, refer to EMS and Monitoring Systems.

If multiple CSX7000s make up a cluster, IES connections are daisy-chained together. Refer to

CSX7000 Cabling for further details.

VIDEO CONNECTORS

The monitor connections (i.e., VIDEO) are located to the left of the back panel, and are labelled

VIDEO IN and VIDEO OUT. The VIDEO OUT connection of the first CSX7000 connects to the video

monitor, while the VIDEO IN connection connects to the VIDEO OUT of the second CSX7000 in the

cluster. This type of daisy-chain connection continues throughout the cluster. Refer to CSX7000

Cabling for further details.

POWER SUPPLY

To the far left of the back panel is a vertical column for the power supply bay. The bay houses dual

350 watt power supplies (PS1 and PS2), which provide fault tolerance in the event of a single power

supply failure. Each power outlet on the CSX7000 can be connected to a separate power source for

additional protection. Once the outlets are properly connected to an AC power source, the power

supplies may be controlled by the switches above the outlets.

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Internal Platform Components

To help prevent accidental disconnection, we provide a strain relief bar with the power cords. Refer

to CSX7000 Cabling for instructions on this bar’s attachment to the back panel.

Strain Relief Bar for Power Cords

INTERNAL PLATFORM COMPONENTS

The CSX7000 consists of the following internal components:

• power supply and cooling system

• backplane bay to support modules, including a strain relief cross bar

• the EMS and/or IES circuitry

• one or more system groups (each including a processor module)

• platform Multiplexor

•interior LEDs

POWER SUPPLY AND COOLING SYSTEM

The CSX7000 is built with heavy industrial material including a cooling system which can

accommodate a full chassis. The cooling system includes two fans specifically for the boards and

drives, and two fans for the power supplies.

The CSX7000 has two redundant power supplies providing fault tolerant processing. Both power

supplies should always be operational. The power supplies are set up to share the power load of

the platform (subsystem), yet each power supply is big enough to manage the entire power load, if

necessary. Each supply can be powered off and replaced without affecting the CSX7000’s functions.

PS1

CSX7000 Guide

20 CyberSWITCH

The power supply is contained in a canister type of enclosure to make the replacement as easy as

possible. (See Power Supply Installation for details.)

Note that there are two LEDs on each power supply: one red and one green. When power is on, the

green LED is lit to indicate a no-fault condition. If power is on and the red LED is lit, a problem

exists. If power is off, the LEDs will not light.

BACKPLANE BAY

The segmentable CSX7000 ISA backplane technology is based on the concept of joining or shunting

groups of slots together. The backplane consists of eight groups of paired slots that are isolated: a

total of 16 slots. These paired slots can be electrically joined together with special shunt boards

inserted between the standard ISA slots.

An ISA strain relief cross-bar runs across the top of the cards in the backplane. This bar is intended

to stabilize the backplane to avoid intermittent connections. This is especially valuable in cabinet

or rack setups in which the unit may be pushed in and pulled out repeatedly.

SAFETY LATCH- SECURE AND TIGHTEN

SCREW FOR POWER SUPPLY OPERATION.

1 MIN. POWER OFF TIME REQUIRED FOR

OPERATION- SEE MANUAL.

SAFETY LATCH- SECURE AND TIGHTEN

SCREW FOR POWER SUPPLY OPERATION.

1 MIN. POWER OFF TIME REQUIRED FOR

OPERATION- SEE MANUAL.

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GREEN LIGHT = SLOT POWER ON FLASHING GREEN LIGHT = GROUP SELECTED AMBER LIGHT = SLOTS CONNECTED

Backplane

Bay

EMS Processor

Card

Dual Power

Supply

Shunts

Interior LEDs

Stopper

(Used to

Lift Fans)

Handle

Safety Latch

Power Supply

LEDs

Strain-Relief

Cross Bar

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Cabletron Systems CyberSwitch CSX7000 User manual

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