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CONTENTS

ABOUT THIS GUIDEIntroduction 9

Audience 9

Finding Specific Informa

Conventions 10

CoreBuilder 3500 Docum

Paper Documents

Software and Docum

Documentation Comme

Year 2000 Compliance

1 SYSTEM AND SETUP Layer 3 High-Function Sw

CoreBuilder 3500 Sy

Features of the Syste

Network Configuration E

System Overview Fron

System Overview Bac

CoreBuilder 3500 Modu

System Processor Mo

Fast Ethernet Modul

FDDI Modules 24

Gigabit Ethernet Mo

28

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ents on CD-ROM 13

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OVERVIEWitch 15

stem Solutions 16

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xamples 17

t Panel 20

k Panel 21

2 INSTALLING THE SYSTEMBefore You Begin 27

Installing the System on a Table Top 27

Installing the System in a Distribution Rack

Preparing the System and Rack 28

3 INSTALLING MEDIA MODULESAvoiding ESD Damage 29

Installing a Module 29

4 CABLINGCabling the System Processor Ports 31

Cabling the Serial Ports 31

Cabling the Out-of-band Port 32

Processor Port Pin Assignments 33

Fast Ethernet Modules 34

Cabling the 10/100BASE-TX Module 34

10/100BASE-TX Port Pin Assignments

les 22 Fiber and Laser Safety Precautions 35

dule 22

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dules 25

Cabling the 100BASE-FX Module 36

Gigabit Ethernet Modules 37

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5 SYSTEM Power Up

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IP Man

Initial Man

Setting

Modem Setup 55nes for Gigabit Ethernet Cabling 37

ommended Distances for 1000BASE-SX Ports or nsceivers 37

ommended Distances for 00BASE-LX Transceivers 37

the 1000BASE-SX MMF Module 38

the 1000BASE GBIC Module 39

nnecting the LX Transceiver to MMF 41

DI Modules 42

a Single-Attached Station 43

a Dual-Attached Station 44

POWER UP47

iagnostics 48

cessor LEDs 49

Diagnostics LED Activity 50

Diagnostics LED Activity 50

ecks 51

Software Configuration 52

TUP FOR

Setting the Modem Port Baud Parameter 55

Connecting to an External Modem 56

Configuring the IP Management Interface 56

In-band or Out-of-band Management? 56

In-band Management 56

Out-of-band Management 57

7 TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEMGetting Additional Help 59

Safety Precautions 59

Diagnosing Problems 60

Power Failures 60

Abnormal LED Activity 60

A SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS

B FIELD-REPLACEABLE COMPONENTSAudience Description 71

Safety Precautions 71

ESD Safety Information 72

System Processor Removal and Replacement 72

MENT ACCESS Module Removal and Replacement 73

nt 74

74

5em Management 53

u Want to Manage the System? 53

al Port 54

Port 54

agement Interface 54

agement Access 54

the Terminal Port Baud Parameter 55

Power Supply Assemblies Removal and Replaceme

Removing and Replacing the Power Supply

Fan Tray Assembly Removal and Replacement 7

System Processor Battery Replacement 76

Removing the Battery 76

Installing the Battery 77

C SITE REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY CODESGeneral Safety Requirements 79

Wiring Closet Recommendations 79

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ng and Electrical Codes 82

.S. Building Codes 82

.S. Electrical Codes 83

NICAL SUPPORTe Technical Services 85

orld Wide Web Site 85

om Knowledgebase Web Services 85

om FTP Site 86

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Access by Analog Modem 86

Access by Digital Modem 86

om Facts Automated Fax Service 86

rt from Your Network Supplier 87

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ning Products for Repair 89XM CORPORATION LIMITED WARRANTY

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If the information Release Notes thatdiffers from the ininstructions in the

CAUTION: Hazardsystem. Always beequipment damagtroubleshooting pronly by trained tecPrecautions on pall the information that you need uilder 3500 high-function

erating in your network. This erview of your system and res for planning your

ling, cabling, powering up, and en you are ready to configure CoreBuilder 3500 de. For details on system ands, see the Command

the Software Installation and re shipped with your system rmation in this guide, follow the elease Notes.

us energy exists within the areful to avoid electric shock or Many installation and cedures should be performed ical personnel. See Safety

e 59 for more information.

AudienceThis guide is intended for the network who is responsible for installing and manetwork hardware. It assumes a workinof local area network (LAN) operations.assume prior knowledge of this high-penetworking equipment.

Finding Specific Information in This

For information on Turn to

Best ways of using the system Features of the Spage 17

Front and back panels System OverviewPanel beginning

System processor and modules CoreBuilder 350page 22

Site requirements and other issues to consider before installing your system

Before You Begiand Appendix C, Requirements and

Installing the system Installing the SysTop on page 27

OR

Installing the SysDistribution Rack

Inserting media modules Installing a Mod

10 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

sed

Cabling rules and passignments:

n System processo

n Fast Ethernet mo

n Gigabit Ethernetincluding GBIC m

n FDDI modules

Performing system checking diagnostic

Deciding how to msystem

Setting up your mo

Configuring the IP

Diagnosing hardwasoftware problems

Environmental andspecifications

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For information on Turn to ConventionsTable 1 and Table 2 list conventions that are uthroughout this guide.

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r serial ports Cabling the System Processor Ports on page 31

dules Fast Ethernet Modules beginning on page 34

modules, odules

Gigabit Ethernet Modules beginning on page 37

Cabling FDDI Modules beginning on page 42

power up and s LEDs

Power Up beginning on page 47

anage your How Do You Want to Manage the System? on page 53

dem Modem Setup on page 55

interface Configuring the IP Management Interface on page 56

re and Diagnosing Problems beginning on page 60

compliance Appendix A, System Specifications

Removing and replacing field-replaceable units

Appendix B, Field-ReplaComponents

Checking your site for environmental and safety considerations

Appendix C, Site Requiand Safety Codes

Getting help from your network supplier or 3Com

Appendix D, Technical S

Returning 3Com products to 3Com for repair

Returning Products foron page 89

Table 1 Notice Icons

Icon Notice Type Description

Information Note

Information that describes impofeatures or instructions

Caution Information that alerts you to poloss of data or potential damageapplication, system, device, or n

Warning Information that alerts you to popersonal injury

CoreBuilder 3500 Documentation 11

CoreBuilder 3500 DocumentationThe following documents comprise the

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are and ersions of the Command r 3500 CoreBuilder

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Table 2 Text Conventions

Convention Description

Syntax

Commands

Screendisplays

The words enand type

Key combinati

Words in italicdocumentation set. Documents are avaitwo forms:

n Paper documents

The paper documents that are shippsystem and components are listed insection.

n Online documentation

The CoreBuilder 3500 System SoftwDocumentation CD contains online vpaper documents, the multiplatformReference Guide, and the CoreBuildeImplementation Guide, as well as the3500 system software.

To order a paper copy of a document ththe compact disc, or to order additionadiscs, contact your network supplier.

The word syntax means that you must evaluate the syntax provided and supply the appropriate values.

Example:

To set the date, use the following syntax:

CCYY-MM-DDThh:mm:ss

The word command means that you must enter the command exactly as shown in text and then press Return or Enter. Example:

To update the system software, enter the following command:

system softwareUpdateThis guide always gives the full form of a command in uppercase and lowercase letters. However, you can abbreviate commands by entering only enough characters to differentiate each command. Commands are not case sensitive. See the Command Reference Guide.

This typeface represents information as it appears on the screen.

ter When you see the word enter in this guide, you must type something, and then press Return or Enter. Do not press Return or Enter when an instruction simply says type.

ons If you must press two or more keys simultaneously, the key names are linked with a plus sign (+). Example:

Press Ctrl+Alt+Del.

s Italics are used to:

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12 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

Paper Documents

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unpack your system. Also an inventory list e items that are shipped with your system.

ilder 3500 Software Installation and Release

ation about the software release, including atures, software corrections, and known

s. It also describes any changes to the entation.

ilder 3500 Quick Installation Guide

ation for a quick installation of the system.

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procedures necessary for getting your up and running, including information on g, cabling, powering up, configuring, and shooting the system.

istration Console Command Quick ce booklet

reference guide to all of the istration Console commands for the system.

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use the Web Management suite of tions to manage the system using an t browser.

with a guide:

n CoreBuilder 3500 System Processor RemReplacement Guide

Provides overview information and remoreplacement instructions for the system p

n Module Installation Guides

An overview, LED status information, andinstallation instructions for each module.

n GBIC Transceiver Installation Guide

Information about the Gigabit Interface (GBIC) transceiver and how to install it.

n CoreBuilder 3500 Power Supply Assembland Replacement Guide

Overview information and removal and replacement instructions for the power s

n CoreBuilder 3500 Fan Tray Removal and Replacement Guide

Overview information and removal and replacement instructions for the fan tray.

n PCMCIA Flash Card Installation Guide

Information on using the PCMCIA card torestore system configuration settings.

n Blank Faceplate Installation Guide

Information about the replacement facepmust cover empty slots.

Documentation Comments 13

Software and Documents on CD-ROM

The compact disc that comes with your system contains the system software, online versions of the paperthis d

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complete multiplatform reference of all ministration Console commands for this system d several others.

reBuilder 3500 Implementation Guide

portant considerations, examples, and other ormation about how to use the features of your tem.

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line Help system for the Web Management ite of applications.

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n Document part number (found on the frback page of each document)

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Part Number 10012619

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Year 2000 ComplianceFor information on Year 2000 compliance aproducts, visit the 3Com Year 2000 Web pa

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14 ABOUT THIS GUIDE

1 SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW

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n FDDI MMF module

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n IP routing (RIP and OSPF support)

n IPX routing

n AppleTalk routing

n Multicast and broadcast firewall thre

n SNMP MIB management

n Spanning Tree Protocol

n Virtual LANs (VLANs)

n TraceRoute

n DNS client

n Internetwork routing

n Packet filtering

n Quality of Service (QoS)

n Remote monitoring (RMON)

n Web-based management

16 CHAPTER 1: SYSTEM AND SETUP OVERVIEW

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rful switch uses 3Coms custom ASIC y, which brings high performance and to your network. The system also provides e-art network interfaces for all your g configurations.

Your system allows you to create additional caand improve performance without increasing complexity of your network. Your new systemprovides these solutions:

n Improves performance by integrating segmEthernet-based LANs with Fast Ethernet anGigabit Ethernet

n Supports additional heterogeneous media including Fiber Distributed Data Interface (F

n Increases bandwidth to the server by creatihigh-speed downlink to a centralized servesupporting a local high-speed file server

n Switches rather than shares bandwidth, prdedicated 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet segmen

n Provides parallel communications betweenand increases the aggregate bandwidth byallowing information to flow directly from physical port to another

n Increases bandwidth by dividing your netwsmaller segments

n Allows you to add more switch ports as yonetwork grows

Network Configuration Examples 17

Features of the System

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ayer 3 high-function switch includes integrated gement to provide fault tolerance and um network availability. System management is

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reBuilder 3500 Administration Console, a mmand-line interface

b-based management by means of online ms and an extensive Help system, using an ernet browser

nscend Enterprise Manager for UNIX or indows. Transcend Enterprise Manager is 3Coms MP-based network management software for N switching systems.

her standard network manager software that is sed on SNMP, such as SunNet Manager, OpenView, or IBM NetView AIX

being used as a workgroup switch thatwire-speed routing between workgroup

Because routing between workgroups ospeed, you can move servers to a centrathus saving the time and money associaadministrative overhead.

Figure 2 on page 19 shows the CoreBubeing used to migrate from an FDDI baresilient Gigabit Ethernet backbone.


Figure 1 CoreBuilder 3500 Used as a Workgroup Switch

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Subnet 5

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Network Configuration Examples 19

Figure 2 CoreBuilder 3500 Used as a Gigabit Ethernet Backbone Switch

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nterface modules. The system processor and re described in the following sections.

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processor stores, boots, and executes the ftware. It also manages system resources critical system configuration information in e memory.

anage the system locally through a erial port connection or remotely using an IP connection on the system processor. The

ocessor provides the following network ns:

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1 for a terminal connection

2 for an external modem connection

t-of-band Ethernet port (RJ-45) for an IP ement connection

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Figure 3 System Processor Module

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Fast Ethernet Modules

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ort SC 100BASE-FX MMF and SMF

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4 illustrates the Fast Ethernet modules.

4 Fast Ethernet Modules

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MF Connects to single-mode fiber-optic nd provides a transmission distance of up to

(8.95 mi) using 9-micron fiber.

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nnect to your Gigabit Ethernet network.

system can accommodate up to four Gigabit net modules. The modules are hot-swappable.

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1 Put on the ESD wrist strap.

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in its antistatic shielded bag until nstall it.

If your system is installed on a table, tosystems back panel.

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4 Loosen the two captive screws on the fcovers the selected slot. Use a small, flascrewdriver if necessary.

30 CHAPTER 3: INSTALLING MEDIA MODULES

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11 Repeat steps 1 through 10 to install the remmodules.

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Cabling the System Processor PortsThe system processor ports provide the folconnectivity options:

n One serial (RS-232C) modem port for amodem connection

n One serial (RS-232C) terminal port for aconnection

n One 10BASE-T (RJ-45) port for an out-oconnection

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To connect to the modem port or the term

1 Attach the female DB-9 connector to the smodem or terminal port.

2 Tighten the connector screws.

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You are now ready to configure your systemmanagement access through the out-of-banEthernet port. See Chapter 6.

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Processor Port Pin Assignments

This section describes the pin assignments for the management access ports on the system processor.

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Pin No. Signal Description6 shows the modem port pin assignments.

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6 Modem Port Pin Assignments

o. Signal Description

DCD Data carrier detect

RXDA Received data

TXDA Transmitted data

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Pin No. Signal Description

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system can support up to four Gigabit Ethernet les.

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you cable SC connectors to 1000BASE-SX ports nsceivers, be sure that the length of the able from the system to any attached device not exceed these recommended distances:

e 62.5-micron MMF fiber with a modal ndwidth specification of 160 MHz*km for tances of up to 220 m (722 ft).

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Recommended Distances for 1000BASE-LX Transceivers

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n Use 62.5-micron MMF fiber with a mbandwidth specification of 200 MHzdistances of up to 550 m (1805 ft).




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sure optimal compatibility, performance, and atory compliance, use only GBIC transceivers and tioned launch cables that 3Com supports. For a currently supported GBICs and launch cables, his 3Com Web site:


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and follow the Fiber and Laser Safety utions on page 35 for safe operation.

the GBIC LX transceiver into the GBIC port until ks into place, as shown in Figure 16.

have not already done so, remove the SC ctor cover from the transceiver, as shown in 17.

4 Insert the SC connectors on the conditicable into the transceiver as shown in Fensuring that you:

n Insert the SC connector on the multi(RX) side of the conditioned launch cRX port on the transceiver.

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Both modules contain six FDDI ports that usSC fiber-optic connectors. You can configureports to support either of these modes:

n Single-attached station (SAS) mode single port, this connection allows you tothe module to one of the dual counter-roFDDI rings. In most cases, the SAS stationto the primary ring, as the secondary ringstandby in case the primary fails. A singlemodule supports up to six SAS connectioCabling a Single-Attached Station on to configure this type of connection.

n Dual-attached station (DAS) mode two FDDI ports, this connection allows yoattach the module to both of the dual, counter-rotating FDDI rings. This configuprovides high fault tolerance. A single FDmodule supports up to three DAS connecCabling a Dual-Attached Station on paconfigure this type of connection.

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ingle-Attached Station

dule connected to your FDDI network as a -attached station (SAS) uses a single FDDI ace (one of the six module ports) to connect to f the network rings. The module can then e and transmit signals over this single ction. Use SAS connections where cost is

rtant and where existing wiring does not support onnections.

DI port configured in SAS mode can connect to er FDDI network device, such as a concentrator rkstation, which in turn can connect to the dual er-rotating rings of the FDDI network.

defines two types of SAS ports: Master (M) ports lave (S) ports. All SAS ports on your FDDI MMF le are defined as Master ports. This is important

ow when determining which FDDI connection you want to use.

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mentation Guide.

2 Configure the module ports that you arwith to support SAS mode. See the fddimodify command in the Command Refefor more information.

3 Insert the network fiber-optic cable into(configured as a Master port) on the moshown in Figure 20.

4 Connect the other end of the network port (configured as a Slave port) on thedevice to which you are connecting. Thnetwork device may be any device withS port, for example, a concentrator, a sworkstation.

Each FDDI port consists of a transmit sidreceive side. For each FDDI port-to-portverify that you cable the transmit side oport to the receive side of the FDDI portare connecting; and the receive side of the transmit side of the other.

When a module port is properly connecLink status (L) LED lights.

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n The primary rings light signal is received and reenters the primary ring through Po

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gure a DAS connection on your FDDI module. onnection involves configuring the ports that re working with to support DAS mode. See the stationMode modify command in the Command ence Guide.

ect the cable coming in from the primary ring Port B of the preceding DAS station) to Port A DAS connection on the FDDI module, as shown ure 22. This connection also connects the signal out to the secondary ring to Port A.

a module port is properly connected, the ports tatus (L) LED lights.

FDDI port consists of a transmit and receive side. ch FDDI port-to-port connection, verify that you

the transmit side of one FDDI port to the receive f the FDDI port to which you are connecting;

he receive side of one port to the transmit side other.

ect the cable coming in from the secondary ring Port A of the preceding DAS station) to Port B DAS connection on the FDDI module, as shown ure 22. This connection also connects the signal out to the primary ring to Port B.

a module port is properly connected, the ports tatus (L) LED lights.

5 Repeat steps 1 through 4 for additionalconnections.

For a complete list of FDDI connection pthe FDDI chapter in the CoreBuilder 350Implementation Guide.

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To view possible errunning power-upworkstation, or PCto the systems ter

See Chapter 4 andcabling and config

1 After you have inseach unused slot inThe faceplates proforeign objects and

2 On the back paneland plug the poweSee Figure 23 for ts:

wering up the 0 system

wer-up diagnostics

ter system power up

lems in powering up your system,

owered up and ready to operate, is section.

r messages while the system is iagnostics, connect a terminal, ith terminal emulation software

inal serial port.

hapter 6 for information about ring the terminal serial port.

lled all the media modules, cover he chassis with a blank faceplate. ct the system from dust and ensure proper system cooling.

lide the power supply latch up cord into the power receptacle. power receptacles location.

CAUTION: To prevent a possible fire hthat the power cord is fully inserted.

Figure 23 System Power Receptacle

3 Insert the other end of the power cableoutlet.

4 If your system contains dual power supsteps 2 and 3 for the second power sup

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48 CHAPTER 5: SYSTEM POWER UP

Power-up DiagnosticsThe systempower upcompone

If any comthe systemmodule coservice. Wwhich mochecking a workstadisplay in

During poinformatioFigure 24 automatically runs diagnostic software at . This software verifies that every nt in the system is operating correctly.

ponent fails during power-up diagnostics, either fails to power up or the faulty mes up but all of its ports are out of hen the system comes up, check to see dules, if any, have failed diagnostics by the module LEDs or, if you are connected to tion, by viewing the system configuration the Administration Console.

wer up, the system processor LEDs provide n on components in your system. See

for more information.

System Processor LEDs 49

System Processor LEDs

Figure 24 System Processor LEDs

PWR (

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INS (Inserted)Yellow

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are revision mismatch

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out of specification, or not plugged in

TEMPYellowSystem has overheated

FANYellowFan has slowed or shut down

SERVICEYellowSystem service mode is active

INS (Inserted)GreenPCMCIA card inserted in system

PS2 (Power Supply 2)YellowPower supply failed, is out of specification, or not plugged in


System Diagnostics LED Activity

When youprocessorindicatingrunning dsuccessfuindicatinglights yelloup.

If the systtroublesh

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Module Diagnostics LED Activity

dule and se events:

after the e module up

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, and or ic status) first power up the system, the system PWR LED and RUN LED light green, that the system is receiving power and iagnostics. After the system diagnostics are lly completed, the RUN LED blinks green, that the system is operating. If the SYS LED w, the system processor has failed at power

em processor fails, see Chapter 7 for ooting information.

iew messages displayed during power-up s if you connect a terminal, workstation, or rminal emulation software to the system

s terminal serial port.

Module diagnostic software checks each mothe modules ports. Module LEDs report the

n If the modules ERR LED still lights yellowsystem is finished running diagnostics, thdid not successfully complete the power-diagnostics.

n If the modules ERR LED blinks yellow whsystem is running diagnostics, the diagnofound a hardware/software compatibility

n If the system successfully completes the pdiagnostics and the modules port statusLEDs light yellow, an error condition has with the associated port or that port hasdisabled through the Administration ConWeb Management software.

n When the diagnostics are completed sucthe port status L (link status) LEDs for coports light green.

n On Fast Ethernet, Gigabit Ethernet, GBICFDDI modules, when the port is receivingtransmitting data, the port status T (traffLEDs blink green.

System Checks 51

Table 11 summarizes the module LED activity. System ChecksAfter the system has successfully completed the

in Table 12 to ctly.

, see

Table 11 Module Diagnostics LED Activity

LED N

ERR (

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lem during isplayed in the nnection l port.

ostics are the pattern e section fter the system

power-up following

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= flashing greenpower-up diagnostics, check the items verify that the system is operating corre

.

If you discover any abnormal conditionsChapter 7.

ame Color Indicates

Error - Module) Steady yellow

Diagnostics failed.

Blinkingyellow

A hardware/software mismatch has occurred.

or - Port) Yellow Port not operational.

k status - Port) Green Diagnostics successful.

ffic status - Port) Green Port is receiving or transmitting data.

Table 12 System Power-up Checklist

Check Why?

Power-up error messages

If the software finds a probpower up, messages are dAdministration Console cothrough the terminal seria

Normal LED activity

When the power-up diagnrunning, the LEDs light in described on page 48 in thPower-up Diagnostics. Asuccessfully completes thediagnostics, check for the normal LED activity:

System PWR LED = green

RUN LED = blinking green

SYS LEDs = off

Module ERR LED = off

Ports L LEDs (Link port status) =

E LEDs (Error port status) =

T LEDs (Traffic port status)


Next Step: Software ConfigurationYour syste802.1 brid

To configunetworkincustomizefirst estabprocedurem is shipped from the factory with IEEE ging set to disabled.

re your system for your particular g environment (including SNMP set up, d packet filtering, and routing), you must lish management access. See the s in Chapter 6.

6 QUICK SETUP FORMANAGEMENT ACCESS

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For more completeexternal SNMP-basTranscend Enterpmanagement applusing IP.

3Com also provideManagement suiteadministration tooover the Internet tSoftware and Docadditional installabUser Guide.s easy instructions for configuring 00 system for management cide how you want to manage the configuration instructions for f management access.

ementonsole is an internal, enu-driven user interface for

dministration. You can access the ole using the serial ports or . For more information, see the Guide on the Software and

etwork management, use an d application, such as 3Coms e Manager or another network tion, and access the system

the embedded Web f applications. This set of system allows you to manage the system ough a Web browser. The entation CD includes some

tools and the Web Management

How Do You Want to Manage the STable 13 describes the access mechanis

These management access mechanismsmore completely in the next sections.

Table 13 Management Access Mechanisms

Access Mechanism Access Description Inte

Terminal Connect directly to the Administration Console and stay attached during system reboots

Term

Modem Access the Administration Console from remote sites

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IP n Access the Administration Console using rlogin orTelnet commands

OR

n

Use an external SNMP management application to communicate with the SNMP agent

OR

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Access the systems Web Management software across the Internet with a Web browser

Portaddr

54 CHAPTER 6: QUICK SETUP FOR MANAGEMENT ACCESS

Terminal Port

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nt can use any terminal emulation program cting to the terminal serial port. A n attachment under UNIX can use the

TIP.

ccess the Administration Console from a rminal using an external modem attached tem processor modem serial port.

t Interface

agement interface allows you to manage in-band, or out-of-band through an ort. After you configure an IP management

with a unique IP address, you can use rlogin o connect remotely to the Administration sing the TCP/IP protocol from a host , or you can use the embedded agement software and an Internet browser,

Initially, you must access the system through terminal serial port. Configure your system uthese default settings for this port:

n 9600 baud

n 8 bits, no parity

n 1 stop bit

When you access the Administration Consolethe terminal serial port, you receive this prom

Select access level (read, write, admini

1 At the prompt, enter: administer

2 At the password prompt, press Return or Ente

The Administration Console top-level menu aThe next sections describe how to use this mset the terminal serial port baud rate, or to cothe system for other management access me

Menu options (CoreBuilder-28D300): --------------- system - Administer system-level functi management - Administer system management i ethernet - Administer Ethernet ports fddi - Administer FDDI resources bridge - Administer bridging/VLANs reach the SNMP agent from an external ent application.

ip - Administer IP ipx - Administer IPX

snsole

) ----- appletalk - Administer AppleTalk qos - Administer QoS snmp - Administer SNMP analyzer - Administer Roving Analysis log - Administer Message Log script - Run a script of console command logout - Logout of the Administration Co

Type ? for help.---------------------------- (http://159.181.52.100Select menu option:

Modem Setup 55

Setting the Terminal Port Baud Parameter

To change the baud setting of the terminal port from the Administration Console, follow these steps:

1 From enter

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system must first set

necessary), ernal modem.

answer odems

Consult your n on setting

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Console,

or the modem ettings: the top level of the Administration Console, :

m serialPort terminalSpeed

prompt, enter the baud setting for the terminal The system supports these baud settings: 0, 9600, 4800, 2400, and 1200.

you change the baud setting, you see this ge:

ing the baud rate may cause a loss of nication since you are currently connected he serial port.

ou sure you want to change the baud rate? :

y (for yes) or n (for no) at the prompt.

enter y, the baud setting is changed diately and you can no longer communicate on rial port until you adjust the baud setting of

terminal or terminal emulator to match. If you n, the baud setting does not change and you to the previous menu.

external modem that is attached to theprocessors modem port. To do this, youthe baud setting of the modem port (ifand then attach and configure your ext

Some modem vendors disable the autoparameter by default. Verify that your mautoanswer parameter is not disabled. modems documentation for informatiothis parameter.

Setting the Modem Port Baud Parameter

Your system is shipped with these modparameters set as defaults: 9600 baud,parity, 1 stop bit.

To change the baud setting of the modthrough the Administration Console, fosteps:

1 From the top level of the Administrationenter:

system serialPort modemSpeed

2 At the prompt, enter the baud setting fport. The system supports these baud s19200, 9600, 4800, 2400, and 1200.


Connecting to an External Modem

To connecport, follo

1 From the enter:

system se

You can nmodem thparametecharactersConsole a

2 To break t~] with n

When youto the moprevious m

Configuring the IP Management Interfaceefining an gh which

LANs over data in-band. our a network e are sent

dicated e

to set up e to port. See tion on t to and configure the external modem w these steps:

top level of the Administration Console,

rialPort connectModem

ow issue commands to the attached at support whatever communication

rs are appropriate to your installation. All that you enter in the Administration re transmitted to the modem port.

he connection, enter the escape sequence o intervening characters.

enter the escape sequence, the connection dem port is broken and you return to the enu.

These instructions include information on dout-of-band IP management interface throuyou can manage your system.

In-band or Out-of-band Management?

If you manage your system and its attached the same network that carries your regular traffic, then you are managing your system This kind of management is often the mostconvenient and inexpensive way to access ysystem. The disadvantage is that, if your datis faulty, you may not be able to diagnose thproblem because the management requestsover the same troubled network.

If you are managing your system using a denetwork for management data, then you armanaging your network out-of-band.

In-band Management

To manage your network in-band, you needan IP routing interface. You can then choosmanage in-band through a VLAN, or using athe Command Reference Guide for informahow to set up an IP routing interface.

Configuring the IP Management Interface 57

Out-of-band Management

To manage your system out-of-band, you need to assign an IP address and subnet mask to the out-oout-oon th

An outhe fo

n IP yoadto nu

n SusamdeintsuEasutheto

To set the interface parameters using the Administration Console, follow these steps:

1 From the top level of the Administration Console,

port.

efault or ss the Return

5.255.255.0

management he Command f-band Ethernet port on your system. The f-band Ethernet port is labeled Ethernet 10BT e system processor module.

t-of-band IP management interface contains llowing parameters:

address Use this address, which is specific to ur network, for managing the system. The IP dress defines both the number of the network which the interface is attached and its host mber on that network.

bnet mask A 32-bit number that uses the e format as IP addresses. The subnet mask

termines which bits in the IP address are erpreted as the network number, which as the bnet number, and which as the host number. ch IP address that corresponds to a 1 in the bnet mask is in the network and subnet part of address. Each IP address bit that corresponds a 0 is in the host part of the IP address.

enter:

management ip interface define

2 Enter the IP address for the out-of-band

3 Enter the subnet mask. To accept the dcurrent value displayed in brackets, preor Enter key.

Example:

Enter IP address: 158.101.1.1

Enter subnet mask [255.255.0.0]: 25

For more information on defining an IPinterface or an IP routing interface, see tReference Guide.

7 TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM

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For information on how to troubleshoot certain CoreBuilder 3500 system. It fy and correct system problems teps that you can take if you roblem.

elptem problems that are not pter, contact 3Com Technical ice representative. Before you wing information and have it

serial number

ement or purchase date and tion (See the last pages of this ted Warranty.)

number

f the problem

tion can be viewed in the system istration Console or WebConsole. eference Guide or the Web uide for more information.

here to call, see Appendix D.

Safety PrecautionsBe sure that you follow all safety precauyou diagnose system problems.

WARNINGS: Hazardous energy exists wCoreBuilder 3500 system. Always be caelectric shock or equipment damage. Minstallation and troubleshooting procedperformed only by trained technical per

When the system is on, never insert a msuch as a screwdriver or a finger with jeopen module slots or into the system b

When the system is on, do not touch anwithin the chassis with your hands or fi

When removing or replacing the systemmodules, fan trays, and power supplieselectrostatic precautions. Before handliprocessor or modules, always wear an Ethat makes good skin contact and is coproper ground.

60 CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM

Diagnosing ProblemsBy observtables in tproblems

Power Failures

If the systpower coTable 14.

Abnormal LED

The systemthat indicstatus LEDport. See suggestiothe system

CAUTIONmodules fduring hagood skinground.ing system diagnostics and reviewing the his chapter, you can identify and correct that can occur at system power up.

em does not respond when you insert the rd, see the troubleshooting suggestions in

Activity

processor contains several status LEDs ate system problems. Also, each module has s that alert you to problems on a module or Table 15 and Table 16 for troubleshooting ns in the event of abnormal LED activity on processor or a module.

: To prevent the system processor and rom damage by electrostatic discharge ndling, always wear a wrist strap that makes contact and is connected to a proper

Diagnosing Problems 61

Table 14 Troubleshooting Power Failures

Symptom

System does n

ystem and

rk supplier ot power uPossible Sources of the Problem Steps to Take

p. n System is not receiving power.

n Power supply has malfunctioned.

1 Verify that the buildings power outlet has power.

2 Verify that the power cord is firmly inserted into the sinto the buildings power outlet.

3 If the system still does not operate, contact your netwoor 3Com Technical Support.

62 CHAPTER 7: TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM

Table 15 Troublesh

LED Status

RUN LED does not

SYS LED lights yello

SYS LED blinks yello

or ility

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hnical

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and

ts.

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light.

w.

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ts yellow.

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tact

w. ED is ormal Status Activity on the System Processor LEDs

Possible Sources of the Problem Steps to Take

Diagnostic software is not running. Contact your network supplier or 3Com Technical Support.

System processor has failed. 1 Disconnect the power cord.

2 Contact your network supplier or 3Com Technical Support.

Hardware/software mismatch 1 If you have added a new module, remove it.

2 If you have just updated software, reload the old version ofsoftware.

3 If the LED continues to blink, contact your network supplier3Com Technical Support for hardware/software incompatibinformation.

n Power supply is not plugged in.

n Power supply is out of specification.

n Power supply has failed.

1 Insert the indicated power supply into a power source.

2 If the LED still lights, call your network supplier or 3Com TecSupport.

n System temperature is too high.

n Wiring closet is too hot.

n System vents are blocked.

n System fans are not operating.

n System processor has failed.

n Thermal sensor is faulty.

n Backplane is fault