Cabletron Systems Netlink FRX4000, Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...0DLQWHQDQFH XLGH Document number 09 41 06 114 03 The Co mp le te Ne tworkin g S olution TM...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...er FRX4 MNT DOC Also see third party software copyrights in the Netlink FRX4000 FRX6000 User Guide Netlink is a trademark of Cabletron Systems Inc All other product desig nations are the property of t...

Page 4: ...mmunications du Canada About This Manual This manual is intended for use by field service personnel either directly employed by or contracted by Cabletron Systems Inc The manualprovides information th...

Page 5: ...s means press hit strike the key once Pressing the Enter key afterwards is not necessary Ctrl followed by one or two other key designations mustbe struck simultaneously with the other keys shown If a...

Page 6: ...vi FRX4000 Maintenance Guide Rev 03...

Page 7: ...Memory Modules 3 5 Adding or Replacing an Expansion Card 3 6 Adding or Replacing a DSU CSU Card 3 11 Appendix A Configuration Drawings I O Cables A 2 Cables for WAN Ports 0 and 1 A 2 Cables for WAN Po...

Page 8: ...d 3 9 3 11 Installing an Expansion Card 3 10 3 12 Connector Card Mounting Post 3 11 3 13 Installing a DSU CSU Card 3 12 A 1 I O Ports on the FRX4000 A 1 A 2 RS 232 Cables for Ports 0 1 A 2 A 3 RS 232...

Page 9: ...descriptions can be found in the Netlink FRX4000 FRX6000 User Guide A basicFRX4000 contains four serial ports forconnection toa frame relay or X 25 network user devices and or other Cabletron frame r...

Page 10: ...d video device are necessary for initial configuration and can be helpful later for monitoring Each FRX4000 is shipped with cables that allow connection to an ASCII terminal by any of three methods di...

Page 11: ...P OpenView and Netlink OmniView An async terminal s keyboardmust have F1 F10 function keys as well as PgUp and PgDn keys StandardPC keyboard function keys are represented as follows ona VT100 is Esc a...

Page 12: ......

Page 13: ...bes the procedures for verifying correct configuration and operation of an FRX4000 It also provides some guidelines for pursuinga solution if there is a problem When an FRX4000 is switched on the foll...

Page 14: ...is the starting point for most configuration and operation procedures Rmtid local Port Status Display Page 1 P Type PPS Conn State P Type PPS Conn State 0 FR 62 4 Operational 1 FR 127 12 Operational 2...

Page 15: ...d is securely connected at bothends and that there is power of the appropriate voltage at the receptacle If the screen messages are obvious take the appropriate action If there is an obvious problem w...

Page 16: ...TXT filewill be renamed BOOTBAK TXT and a newBOOTRPT TXT will be created BOOTRPT TXT and BOOTBAK TXT can be used as follows 1 Displayand review the data from the current boot of the node 2 Address an...

Page 17: ...sizes of the pre fetch buffers used by the LAN interface Action None Checking configuration files Meaning Self explanatory The software checks to make sure all files are valid Action None Community T...

Page 18: ...arlier release Action None Creating X25rec dat file Meaning This message will follow Conversion Error if that error occurs during conversion of the node param eters file X25REC DAT Action None a new X...

Page 19: ...The version of the database is incompatible with that of the operating system The FRX4000 will save the database and open a new blank database Action Check all database records accessible under Databa...

Page 20: ...memory error Action Check all the installed memory for proper seating If it is all securely installed replace each module and reboot one at a time IP Interface file Read Error System may not Boot Corr...

Page 21: ...w release of FRX4000 software Action Make the necessary changes to the old database to assure that it does not contain parameters that are invalid in the new release then reinstall the new FRX4000 sof...

Page 22: ...ults file X25REC DAT does not exist System May Not Boot Correctly Meaning Self explanatory Action Copy X25REC DAT via file transfer B A B fromtheMainMenu describedinthe UserGuide from a remote FRX4000...

Page 23: ...echnical Support Waitfmsg Received Unknown MSG n date n Meaning An unknown message type was receivedat the host dispatcher s exchange Action Include the displayed values in anincident report to Cablet...

Page 24: ......

Page 25: ...dware Take the necessaryprecautions todischarge any static before touching components or cards If you have a grounding wrist strap wear it For reference Figure 3 1 through Figure 3 3 show front rear a...

Page 26: ...3 2 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide Rev 03 Figure 3 3 FRX4000 Interior View DRAM SIMM Reset Switch Serial Expansion Card Connector Module for Serial Expansion Card Flash Memory SIMM CSU DSU Card...

Page 27: ...ted from the rear of the device 2 Turn the unit over andremove the screw shown inthe following figure Figure 3 4 FRX4000 Bottom View 3 Turn the unit right side up Grip the top and bottom of the unit s...

Page 28: ...nent Voltages Be careful These procedures are performed with exposed live AC and DC power To make sure certain components are transmitting receiving the proper voltages follow this procedure 1 Remove...

Page 29: ...remove it See page 3 3 2 Spread the metal spring clips apart and pull the SIMM forward as shown in the following figure Figure 3 6 SIMM 3 Handlingthe module onlybythe edges removethe SIMMfrom the slot...

Page 30: ...existed before or a replacement for an existing card Card Replacement Number Upgrade Number RS 232 92 111 003 FRX4000 232 UGK RS 422 92 111 201 FRX4000 422 UGK V 35 92 111 301 FRX4000 V35 UGK I O car...

Page 31: ...5 If adding a connector card where none existed remove the plate that covers the opening for WAN ports 4 7 See location of ports in Figure 3 2 on page 3 1 The plate can be discarded If it was secured...

Page 32: ...ling the motherboard only by its edges lift it slightly and move it back against the fan then set it down Ifinstallinga new Expansion card andconnector card goto step 10 If replacing an existing conne...

Page 33: ...motherboard connector 10 Install the new connector card by pushing it gently but securely into the motherboard connector shown in the following figure Snapeach corner onto its mounting post and make...

Page 34: ...hed If you are also installing an Expansion card gotostep 12 12 Remove the new Expansion card from its anti static bag Save the bag for any future need 13 Handling the card onlybyits edges plug it sec...

Page 35: ...by four mounting posts standoffs One at a time squeeze the tabs at the top of each post see the followingfigure together with apair of pliers then slip the card over the tabs Figure 3 12 Connector Car...

Page 36: ...3 12 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide Rev 03 Figure 3 13 Installing a DSU CSU Card 6 Replace the top of the FRX4000 by reversing the removal pro cedure...

Page 37: ...n FRX4000 Figure A 1 I O Ports on the FRX4000 The main board on the FRX4000 supports four serial ports If the CSU DSU port is used WAN port 1 is dis abled Ports 4 7are on optional expansion module Con...

Page 38: ...TS 4 RTS 5 CTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 SGnd 7 SGnd 8 DCD 8 DCD 15 TC 9 V 17 RC 10 V 20 DTR 12 SDCD 24 TCO 13 SCTS 14 STD 15 TC 16 SRD 17 RC 19 SRTS 20 DTR 21 RL 22 RI 23 Rate Sel 24 TCO To FRX4000 Cabletr...

Page 39: ...D 2 TD 3 RD 3 RD 4 RTS 4 RTS 5 CTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 SGnd 7 SGnd 8 DCD 8 DCD 15 TC 15 TC 17 RC 17 RC 20 DTR 18 LL 20 DTR 21 RL 22 RI 25 TM To FRX4000 Cabletron part numbers DCE FRX4 232DCE CAB DTE F...

Page 40: ...FRX4 V35DTE CAB D B B D Physical DCE Physical DTE Female Connector Male Connector AA C A A C AA Pin Signal Pin Signal A FGnd A FGnd B SGnd B SGnd C RTS C RTS D CTS D CTS E DSR E DSR F DCD F DCD H DTR...

Page 41: ...Female Connector Male Connector 19 1 1 19 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 FGnd 1 FGnd 4 TDa 4 TDa 5 TCa 5 TCa 6 RDa 6 RDa 7 RTSa 7 RTSa 8 RCa 8 RTa 9 CTSa 10 LL 12 TRa 12 TRa 13 RRa 13 RRa 17 TTa 14 RL 19 SG...

Page 42: ...art Numbers DCE FRX4 X21DCE CAB DTE FRX4 X21DTE CAB 15 9 9 15 Physical DCE Physical DTE Female Connector Male Connector 8 1 1 8 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 FGnd 1 FGnd 2 Ta 2 Ta 3 Ca 3 Ca 4 Ra 4 Ra 5 Ia 5...

Page 43: ...1 FGnd 1 FGnd 2 TD 2 TD 3 RD 3 RD 4 RTS 4 RTS 5 CTS 5 CTS 6 DSR 6 DSR 7 SGnd 7 SGnd 8 DCD 8 DCD 15 TC 15 TC 17 RC 17 RC 20 DTR 18 LL 22 RI 20 DTR 21 RL 22 RI 25 TM To FRX4000 Cabletron part numbers D...

Page 44: ...FRX V35DTE CAB D B B D Physical DCE Physical DTE Female Connector Male Connector AA C A A C AA Pin Signal Pin Signal A FGnd A FGnd B SGnd B SGnd C RTS C RTS D CTS D CTS E DSR E DSR F DCD F DCD H DTR H...

Page 45: ...ard To FRX4000 Cabletron Part Numbers DCE FRX X21DCE CAB DTE FRX X21DTE CAB 15 9 9 15 Physical DCE Physical DTE Female Connector Male Connector 8 1 1 8 Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 FGnd 1 FGnd 2 TDa 2 TDa...

Page 46: ...e Converter FRX4000 to Terminal To FRX4000 Console Port Cabletron Part Number FRX PC CAB 9 6 Female Connector 5 1 Pin Signal 1 DCD 2 RD 3 TD 4 DTR 5 SGnd 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI Cabletron Part Number F...

Page 47: ...figuration Drawings A 11 Figure A 12 Auxiliary Console Cable FRX4000 to Modem To FRX4000 Console Port Cabletron Part Number FRX MOD CAB 14 25 Male Connector 1 13 Pin Signal 2 TD 3 RD 6 DSR 7 SGnd 20 D...

Page 48: ......

Page 49: ...ease from remote FRX4000 Backupoperations are described here in case you want to back up a database before installing new software Backing Up and Restoring Files Backing Up and Restoring a Database Pr...

Page 50: ...se will be copied automatically into a directory named backup Item C is used to restore the database that was backed up using item B The database will automatically be copiedfrom and to the correct di...

Page 51: ...possible database files are listed in Table B 1 on page B 4 The first three exist automatically once the FRX4000 has undergone its initial IPL Other files will be created as new records are configure...

Page 52: ...ols BRGFLTAP DAT Bridge filter applications BRGFLTD DAT Bridge filter definitions BSCDSP DAT BSC devices parameters COMPAR DAT SNMP community table parameters CUGPAR DAT X 25 closed user group paramet...

Page 53: ...00 The procedure can be used to install a software update into the FRX4000 or to restore database files that were backed up withthe Local FileBackup operation The operation transfers one file at a tim...

Page 54: ...rom the Main Menu 3 Enter the letter corresponding to the desired operation when asked Are you A Installing a Software File B Restoring a Database File This will ensure that the file s will be copied...

Page 55: ...ions Menu or B A B from the Main Menu When prompted enter File Transfer ID and File Transfer Pwd password of the remote node to which you are copying the file Source File Name the existing name of the...

Page 56: ...e sure a File Transfer ID is specified in Node Defaults A A C from the Main Menu Packet switching is reduced when multiple file transfers occur because of the data I O However there should be no other...

Page 57: ...tible the transfer will not occur and an error message will be displayed If this happens contact your service representative 2 The remote node will check to make sure there is enough disk space toacce...

Page 58: ......

Page 59: ...oving 3 3 D Database backing up B 2 files B 4 restoring B 2 Drawings hardware A 1 F File backup SmartSwitch to local PC B 3 File restore PC to SmartSwitch B 5 File transfer B 7 Files operating B 5 Fun...

Page 60: ...idx 2 FRX4000 Maintenance Guide Rev 03 S Screen displays v Self test hardware 2 1 Software updates B 8 V Voltages testing 3 4 Z ZMODEM B 3...