Cabletron Systems MICRO-CS Installation guide

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INSTALLATION GUIDE

NOTICE

Cabletron Systems reserves the right to make changes in speciﬁcations and other

information contained in this document without prior notice. The reader should in all cases

consult Cabletron Systems to determine whether any such changes have been made.

The hardware, ﬁrmware, or software described in this manual is subject to change without

notice.

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Printed in the United States of America

Order number: 9032220 April 1997

MicroMMAC

,

CSMIM2

,

MODMIM

, and

Micro-CS

are trademarks of

Cabletron Systems, Inc.

Annex

,

Annex Three

,

Annex3,

and

Remote Annex 2000

are trademarks

of Xylogics, Inc.

HST

is a registered trademark of U.S. Robotics, Inc.

Courier HST Dual

Standard Fax

,

Courier V.32 terbo Fax

,

Total Control

, and

Adaptive

Speed Leveling (ASL)

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is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.

LAT

and

ULTRIX

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UNIX

is a registered trademark of UNIX System Laboratories, Inc.

XENIX

is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.

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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.

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.

This equipment complies with FCC Rules Part 68. The FCC Registration Number and

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) are also located on the MicroMMACchassis rear

panel . You must provide this information to the telephone company if requested.

FCC Registration Number

3N9USA-21775-MM-E

Ringer Equivalence Number (REN)

0.4B

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SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CANADA

The Industry Canada Department’s label identiﬁes certiﬁed equipment. This certiﬁcation

means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective,

operational and safety requirements. The Department does not guarantee the equipment

will operate to the user’s satisfaction.

Before installing this equipment, users should ensure that it is permissible to be connected

to the facilities of the local telecommunications company. The equipment must also be

installed using an acceptable method of connection. In some cases, the company’s inside

wiring associated with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a

certiﬁed connector assembly (telephone extension cord). The customer should be aware

that compliance with the above conditions may not prevent degradation of service in some

situations.

Repairs to certiﬁed equipment should be made by an authorized Canadian maintenance

facility designated by the supplier. Any repairs or alterations made by the user to this

equipment, or equipment malfunctions, may give the telecommunications company cause

to request the user to disconnect the equipment. For their own protection users should

ensure that the electrical ground connections of the power utility, telephone lines and

internal metallic water pipe system, if present, are connected together. This precaution

may be particularly important in rural areas.

CAUTION

: Users should not make installation connections themselves, but should

contact the appropriate electric inspection authority or electrician.

Load Number

The Load Number (LN) assigned to each terminal device denotes the percentage of the

total load to be connected to a telephone loop which is used by the device, to prevent

overloading. The termination on a loop can consist of any combination of devices subject

only to the requirement that the total of the LNs of all the devices does not exceed 100.

Industry Canada Certiﬁcation Number

2179 6467A

LN =

4

:

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IC 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 Industry Canada.

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.

EXCLUSION OF WARRANTY

AND DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY

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WARRANTY. Except as may be speciﬁcally provided by

Cabletron in writing, Cabletron makes no warranty, expressed or implied, concerning

the Program (including Its documentation and media).

CABLETRON DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES, OTHER THAN THOSE

SUPPLIED TO YOU BY CABLETRON IN WRITING, EITHER EXPRESS OR

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RESPECT TO THE PROGRAM, THE ACCOMPANYING WRITTEN

MATERIALS, AND ANY ACCOMPANYING HARDWARE.

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UENTIAL DAMAGES. IN NO EVENT SHALL

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WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR

LOSS OF BUSINESS, PROFITS, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, LOSS OF

BUSINESS INFORMATION, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR

RELIANCE DAMAGES, OR OTHER LOSS) ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR

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LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR ON

THE DURATION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTEES IN SOME

INSTANCES THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT

APPLY TO YOU.

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SPECIAL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

MODEM ONLY

CAUTION

: THIS MODEM CARD IS INTENDED TO BE INSTALLED IN CSA

CERTIFIED/UL LISTED EQUIPMENT BY QUALIFIED SERVICE PERSONNEL.

CHECK THE EQUIPMENT OPERATING/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

AND/OR EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER TO VERIFY/CONFIRM YOUR

EQUIPMENT IS SUITABLE FOR INSTALLED APPLICATION CARDS.

CAUTION

: ALWAYS DISCONNECT MODEM BOARD (THE ONE WITH THE

TELEPHONE PLUG/JACK) FROM THE TELEPHONE SYSTEM WHEN

INSTALLING UPGRADE OPTIONS OR WHEN THE COVERS ARE REMOVED

FROM THE HOST PRODUCT.

CAUTION

: APPLY THE ENCLOSED ADHESIVE WARNING LABEL TO THE

OUTSIDE OR THE INSIDE OF THE EQUIPMENT ENCLOSURE ADJACENT TO

THE MODEM CARD.

:

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CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 General........................................................................................1-1

1.2 Organization of this Document....................................................1-1

1.3 Document Conventions...............................................................1-2

1.4 Getting Help.................................................................................1-2

1.5 Micro-CS Overview......................................................................1-3

1.5.1 Remote Network Access ................................................1-3

1.5.2 Dial-Up Routing ..............................................................1-3

1.5.3 Terminal and Communications Access ..........................1-4

1.5.4 System Description.........................................................1-4

1.5.5 Micro-CS Front Panel .....................................................1-5

1.5.6 System Status LEDs.......................................................1-6

1.5.7 Modem Status LEDs.......................................................1-7

1.5.8 SETUP Switch ................................................................1-7

1.5.9 Port Activity Indicators ....................................................1-7

1.5.10 Console Port...................................................................1-8

1.5.11 Network Port...................................................................1-8

1.5.12 Modem Port ....................................................................1-8

1.6 Micro-CS Physical Characteristics ..............................................1-9

1.7 Environment ................................................................................1-9

1.8 Approvals.....................................................................................1-9

CHAPTER 2 MICRO-CS INSTALLATION

2.1 General........................................................................................2-1

2.2 Console Port Terminal.................................................................2-1

2.3 Serial Devices..............................................................................2-2

2.4 Power-up and Test......................................................................2-3

2.5 Auto-Initializing the ROMs...........................................................2-6

2.5.1 Retrieving Boot Information Using BOOTP ....................2-6

2.5.2 Retrieving Boot Information Using RARP.......................2-7

2.6 Software Installation Procedures.................................................2-8

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CHAPTER 3 ROM MONITOR COMMANDS

3.1 General ........................................................................................3-1

3.2 Commands...................................................................................3-3

3.2.1 addr.................................................................................3-3

3.2.2 boot .................................................................................3-6

3.2.3 config.............................................................................3-11

3.2.4 console-baud.................................................................3-11

3.2.5 erase .............................................................................3-13

3.2.6 help................................................................................3-14

3.2.7 image.............................................................................3-14

3.2.8 ipx..................................................................................3-15

3.2.9 lat_key...........................................................................3-16

3.2.10 mop ...............................................................................3-17

3.2.11 net .................................................................................3-17

3.2.12 option_key.....................................................................3-18

3.2.13 ping................................................................................3-18

3.2.14 ports ..............................................................................3-19

3.2.15 sequence.......................................................................3-21

3.2.16 slip.................................................................................3-22

3.2.17 stats...............................................................................3-24

CHAPTER 4 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES

4.1 General ........................................................................................4-1

4.2 Power-Up and Boot Procedures ..................................................4-1

4.2.1 Normal Mode...................................................................4-1

4.3 Boot Failures................................................................................4-5

4.4 Correcting Micro-CS Parameters.................................................4-8

4.5 Load Server Host Not Responding ..............................................4-9

4.6 Micro-CS Dumps........................................................................4-12

APPENDIX A PORT PIN/SIGNAL ALLOCATIONS

A.1 General .......................................................................................A-1

A.2 Console Port ...............................................................................A-1

A.3 Serial Port ...................................................................................A-2

A.4 LAN Network Port .......................................................................A-2

A.5 Modem Port ................................................................................A-3

APPENDIX B CONNECTORS

B.1 General .......................................................................................B-1

B.2 Additional Cabletron Cables and Connectors.............................B-2

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APPENDIX C FLASH UPGRADE INSTRUCTIONS

C.1 General........................................................................................C-1

C.2 Contents of the Kit.......................................................................C-1

C.3 Required Tools............................................................................C-1

C.4 Installation Procedure..................................................................C-2

C.4.1 Installing the Flash Daughter Card..................................C-2

C.4.2 Changing the Boot Method .............................................C-3

APPENDIX D MICRO-CS UPGRADE INSTALLATION

D.1 General........................................................................................D-1

D.2 Locating The Configuration Jumpers...........................................D-1

D.3 Required Tools............................................................................D-2

D.4 Installation Procedure..................................................................D-3

D.5 Installing the Micro-CS Upgrade..................................................D-4

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Micro-CS Installation Guide 1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL

Welcome to the Cabletron Systems Micro-CS User’s Guide. Read

through this manual to gain an understanding of the features and

capabilities of the Micro-CS. A general knowledge of Ethernet and IEEE

802.3 type data communications networks and their physical layer

components will be helpful when installing the Micro-CS.

1.2 ORGANIZATION OF THIS DOCUMENT

Chapter 1,

Introduction

, outlines the contents of this manual, and

describes Micro-CS features, installation requirements, network

guidelines, getting help, and operating speciﬁcations.

Chapter 2, Micro-CS

Installation

, contains instructions for network

connections, attaching to the ports, power up and test information,

initializing the ROM, and preparing to load software.

Chapter 3,

ROM Monitor Commands

, explains accessing the ROM

commands and describes them in detail.

Chapter 4,

Troubleshooting Procedures

, describes how to use the

LANVIEW LED’s to troubleshoot problems.

Appendix A

provides port pinout information.

Appendix B

lists cabling and connector speciﬁcations.

Appendix C

provides optional Flash Upgrade instructions.

Appendix D

gives Memory Upgrade instructions.

Appendix E

explains the installation of the Micro-CS into a

MicroMMAC.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

1-2 Micro-CS Installation Guide

1.3 DOCUMENT CONVENTIONS

The following conventions are used throughout this document:

1.4 GETTING HELP

f 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:

NOTE

Note

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

information that may be of special importance.

!

CAUTION

Caution

symbol. Contains information essential to avoid

damage to the equipment.

Electrical Hazard Warning

symbol. Warns against an action

that could result in personal injury or death due to an electrical

hazard.

Phone (603) 332-9400

Monday – Friday; 8

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CompuServe GO CTRON from any ! prompt

Internet mail [email protected]

FTP ctron.com (134.141.197.25)

Login

anonymous

Password

your email address

BBS (603) 335-3358

Modem setting 8N1: 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, No parity

For additional information about Cabletron Systems products, visit our

World Wide Web site: http://www.cabletron.com/

Micro-CS Overview

Micro-CS Installation Guide 1-3

Before calling Cabletron Systems Technical Support, have the following

information ready:

•

A description of the failure

•

A description of any action(s) already taken to resolve the problem

(e.g., changing mode switches, rebooting the unit, etc.)

•

A description of your network environment (layout, cable type, etc.)

•

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

•

The serial and revision numbers of all Cabletron Systems products in

the network

•

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

recurring problem, etc.)

•

Any previous Return Material Authorization (RMA) numbers

1.5 MICRO-CS OVERVIEW

The Cabletron Micro-CS is a Xylogics Remote Annex 2000 compatible,

multi-port communication server designed to reside in the MicroMMAC

series of stand-alone hubs. The Micro-CS integrates a communication

server with remote dial-in/dial out access, dial-up routing, and terminal

and communications access capabilities into the MicroMMAC.

1.5.1 Remote Network Access

The Micro-CS provides network support for: TCP/IP, Novell Netware,

and AppleTalk.

1.5.2 Dial-Up Routing

The Micro-CS provides dial-up routing support for UNIX and Novell

networks. Using a Micro-CS, Network Administrators can connect two or

more networks over a standard telephone line.

Chapter 1:

Introduction

1-4 Micro-CS Installation Guide

1.5.3 Terminal and Communications Access

The Micro-CS provides terminal and communications access to users on a

local area network. The Micro-CS can connect up to 7 asynchronous

serial devices to host computers on a LAN.

1.5.4 System Description

The Micro-CS is a powerful 32-bit device that comes with an Intel 80486

SXLC2 clock-doubled processor. The Micro-CS read-only memory

(ROM) contains ﬁrmware for performing power-up self-tests and loading

operational code. A non-volatile EEPROM stores the conﬁguration

parameters.

The ROM Monitor is an interactive command interpreter that accesses the

ROM’s functions. ROM Monitor commands are issued through a terminal

connected to the console port on the Micro-CS

.

Using the ROM Monitor

commands, you can:

•

Modify and display a set of EEPROM parameters.

•

Execute interactive diagnostic tests.

•

Receive information and statistics for the hardware conﬁguration and

the network.

•

Boot the Micro-CS manually.

The Micro-CS is a diskless device. It obtains operational code either over

the network from a host running Micro Annex Communication Software

Version 9.2.6 or above, another Micro-CS conﬁgured as a load server, or

from self-contained Flash Memory.

The Micro-CS has a watchdog timer that is reset by the software at

regular intervals. The watchdog timer reboots the Micro-CS in the

unlikely event of an internal software error. This feature allows the

Micro-CS to run for long periods of time without intervention.

A modem upgrade for the Micro-CS is available for added functionality.

It consists of a single daughter card, and can be user installed. The

upgrade kit can be purchased separately from Cabletron as part number

CSM-V.34-UGK.

Micro-CS Overview

Micro-CS Installation Guide 1-5

LED indicators provide the user feedback on system activity. Each port

connector has an associated LED to indicate activity on the receive data

line. Several other LEDs indicate Network Activity, diagnostic failure and

other fault connections.

1.5.5 Micro-CS Front Panel

The Micro-CS (Figure 1-1) front panel contains the following:

•

4 System Indicators

•

5 Modem status indicators

•

Modem port indicator (when optional modem is operating)

•

7 port LEDs

•

Internal connection indicator

•

SETUP Switch

Figure 1-1 Micro-CS front panel

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1.5.6 System Status LEDs

The front panel LEDs provide information on system status and activity.

Table 1-1 : System LEDs

SETUP (green)

On

when Setup button has been pressed within

3 seconds of Setup, indicating Port 1 is now a

console port.

Flashing

when the unit is in Setup.

NOTE: Both the SETUP and ATTN LED’s will be

on when the Micro-CS is in Monitor mode.

ATTN (amber)

On

when the Micro-CS requires operator

attention.

Flashing

when the unit encounters a problem.

STATUS (green)

On

when the unit is loading or dumping.

Flashing

when the unit is trying to initiate a load.

NET (green)

Flashes

to show network activity on the

Ethernet.

INT (green)

On

when the AUI port to the MicroMMAC is

selected.

Off

when the front panel 10BASE-T port is

selected.

PORT (green)

Flashes

with activity from the numbered port

(eight total, one per port including modem).

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1.5.7 Modem Status LEDs

The modem LEDs provide information on modem activity

1.5.8 SETUP Switch

The SETUP button allows you to change the operational mode of the

Micro-CS from Normal to Test. It also functions as a Reset button (see

Note below). The Micro-CS automatically powers up in normal mode. To

enter test mode, press the SETUP button within three seconds of

powering-up.

Additionally, a Setup signal is provided from the MicroMMAC

motherboard. When this signal is active, it will perform a cold start of the

Micro-CS.

1.5.9 Port Activity Indicators

The LED activity indicators associated with ports 1-7 blink to indicate

data either data transmitted to or received by that port. The “M” port

lights to indicate the modem is seeing activity. The 5 modem LED’s blink

to indicate the modem is sending or receiving data from the WAN

network.

Table 1-2 : Modem LEDs

TxD (green)

Flashes

to indicate modem has transmitted

data to remote modem via dial up link.

RxD (green)

Flashes

to indicate data received from

remote modem over dial up link.

DTR (green)

On

when optional modem receives Data

Terminal Ready from the Micro-CS.

CTS (green)

On

until the modem lowers Clear To Send

when transmit Data hardware ﬂow control is

enabled. Always on during synchronous

connections.

DCD (green)

On

when optional modem receives a valid

Data Carrier Detect signal from a remote

modem, indicating that data transmission is

possible.

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1.5.10 Console Port

The Micro-CS uses port 1 as a console port during SETUP. To access the

console port, press the Setup switch within 3 seconds of powering-up.

The console port provides access to the ROM Monitor commands when

the Micro-CS is in set up mode. After returning to normal mode, Port 1

functions as a serial port. Refer to Appendix B for console pinout

information.

1.5.11 Network Port

The Micro-CS can be connected to an Ethernet LAN either one of two

ways: through an RJ-45 connector to the MicroMMAC internal AUI, or

through an RJ-45 connector on the front panel between the network port

and a port on the MicroMMAC. The internal AUI is provided by the

Cabletron EPIM-3PS, provided with the Micro-CS. The Micro-CS

automatically sets up the connection, either internally to the

MicroMMAC, or externally to a 10BASE-T port. Refer to Appendix B for

port pinout information.

1.5.12 Modem Port

If your Micro-CS is equipped with the optional modem card, the punch

out on the faceplate should have been removed to expose the modem port.

This port supports a V.34 modem with an RJ-11 connector allowing

modem network access.

If your Micro-CS does not have the optional modem, then connecting to

the port is futile. The modem card can be purchased by contacting

Cabletron Customer Support at (603) 332-9400 and ordering part number

CSM-V.34-UGK.

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