3Com NETBuilder II DPE 80, Manual

Page 1: ...http www 3com com Installing the NETBuilder II Dual Processor Engine Module For models DPE 40 and DPE 80 Part No 09 0795 000 Published May 1997...

Page 2: ...Corporation 5400 Bayfront Plaza Santa Clara California 95052 8145 For civilian agencies Restricted Rights Legend Use reproduction or disclosure is subject to restrictions set forth in subparagraph a t...

Page 3: ...terns 2 2 Replacing the DPE Module 2 4 3 FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS Features 3 1 LEDs 3 2 LEDs on the Chassis 3 2 Connectors 3 2 Buttons 3 3 LCD Control Panel 3 3 Physical Specifications 3 3 A UPGRAD...

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Page 5: ...ling and managing the network hardware It assumes a working knowledge of network operations but does not assume prior knowledge of 3Com internetworking equipment If the information in the release note...

Page 6: ...ercase letters and the appropriate value Commands are not case sensitive Screen displays This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen The words enter and type When you see the word...

Page 7: ...uilder II EZBuilt system with a preinstalled DPE module go to Connecting a PC Terminal or Modem on page 1 5 The software flash memory card does not ship with the stand alone DPE module and must be pur...

Page 8: ...chniques when handling the module Use a foot strap and grounded mat or wear a grounded static discharge wrist strap 2 Unpack and inspect the module for shipping damage If you find any damage file a re...

Page 9: ...exactly the same 2 Hand tighten the captive screws then gently tighten them with a small 1 8 in 3 16 in screwdriver Do not overtighten the screws A solid connection of the front panel to the chassis i...

Page 10: ...ews then gently tighten them with a small 1 8 in 3 16 in screwdriver Do not overtighten the screws A solid connection of the front panel to the chassis is required for proper operation Do not use the...

Page 11: ...uts for a 9 pin female to 9 pin female PC cable A null modem type cable may be used Figure 1 2 shows the pinouts for a 9 pin female to 25 pin terminal cable A null modem type cable may be used Figure...

Page 12: ...Receive Data Request to Send Clear to Send Carrier Detect Signal Ground Data Set Ready Data Terminal Ready Receive Data Transmit Data Carrier Detect Clear to Send Request to Send Signal Ground Data Te...

Page 13: ...ve The default boot and configuration file paths are to a directory on drive A Refer to the release notes for approved vendors of blank flash memory cards for backup The software guide describes how t...

Page 14: ...is not accidentally ejected when the eject button is pressed attach the cover as shown Match notches with slots RESET ATTENTION A B Install screw Do not tighten all the way Slide shield toward center...

Page 15: ...he NETBuilder II system 2 Verify that the power cord is plugged properly into the system s power supply module and into a working outlet 3 Inspect the system s in line power fuse and replace it if nec...

Page 16: ...Firmware initialization Y G x G Performing non essential board level power on self tests Y G G x G Performing corebus loopback test Y G G x G Performing UART and shared memory test Y G G G x G Valida...

Page 17: ...G G x YF Serial port or shared memory test failed Return module for repair Y G G G x YF FPROM contents corrupted Return module for repair G G x YF Unable to load bridge router image unable to load fr...

Page 18: ...isconnect any cables if necessary 3 Remove the DPE module from the chassis a Loosen the two captive screws with the flathead screwdriver b Press outward firmly and evenly on the ejector tabs The DPE m...

Page 19: ...and 8 MB of shared packet memory provides optimal performance compared with single memory based systems See Appendix A for upgrade instructions DPE 80 64 MB of instruction and data memory and 16 MB o...

Page 20: ...2 for more information Connectors Table 3 2 describes the module connectors CONSOLE connector Flash memory drives A B STATUS LEDs 1 2 3 4 ATTENTION LED RESET LED Backplane connectors to NETBuilder II...

Page 21: ...t reset the system to resume operation Physical Specifications The following tables list physical description and electrical and environmental requirements for the DPE module Table 3 3 Physical Descri...

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Page 23: ...tes shipped with this guide for approved memory chip models and vendors You must install SIMMs in pairs of equal sized memory Procedure To upgrade your memory complete the following 1 Locate the memor...

Page 24: ...SIMM rotate SIMM forward and lift it out of the socket Tab Tab IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII...

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Page 29: ...1 1 I installation in NETBuilder II 1 1 installation of NETBuilder II 4 Slot 1 3 8 Slot 1 3 Extended 1 4 L LCD control panel 3 3 LEDs 2 2 2 3 3 2 LOAD LED 2 2 2 3 M MAC address 1 2 main processor 3 1...

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Page 31: ...ter within the warranty period Products returned to 3Com s Corporate Service Center must be pre authorized by 3Com with a Return Material Authorization RMA number marked on the outside of the package...

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