Specifications

Contents
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RADring
Installation and Operation Manual
TL-2/ED - Two port Extended Distance Lobe Access Modules..............................................2-21
TL-2/F Two-port Fiber-optic Lobe Access Module................................................................2-23
2.8 RI/RO Modules Functional Description......................................................................... 2-25
General...............................................................................................................................2-25
TIO Ring-In/Ring-Out Module .............................................................................................2-25
TCR Token-Ring Copper Repeater Module..........................................................................2-27
TFR Fiber-optic Repeater Module........................................................................................2-31
TFC Fiber-optic Converter Module ......................................................................................2-36
2.9 Elementary Bridge Modules Functional Description ...................................................... 2-39
TRE Token Ring Elementary Bridge Module.........................................................................2-39
2.10 Management Modules Functional Description ............................................................ 2-41
CML/NM RADring Hub Management Module.....................................................................2-41
CML/IB In-Band Network Management Module..................................................................2-42
2.11 Ethernet Modules Functional Description ...................................................................2-43
Multiport Repeater Module.................................................................................................2-43
Independent Multiport Repeater Modules ...........................................................................2-45
Extension Modules ..............................................................................................................2-46
2.12 Power Consumption...................................................................................................2-47
Hub Power Supply..............................................................................................................2-47
Module Power Requirements ..............................................................................................2-47
CHAPTER 3 SYSTEM INSTALLATION
3.1 General .......................................................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Unpacking...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Before Unpacking .................................................................................................................3-2
Unpacking Procedure............................................................................................................3-2
3.3 Site Requirements ..........................................................................................................3-2
Power...................................................................................................................................3-2
Front and Rear Panel Clearance ............................................................................................3-2
Ambient Requirements..........................................................................................................3-2
3.4 Installation of RADring Enclosure .................................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Common Logic Module (CML/NM) Setting & Installation ................................................ 3-4
3.6 Inserting Module Cards................................................................................................... 3-6
3.7 Removing Module Cards ................................................................................................ 3-6
3.8 Connecting Redundant Power Supply............................................................................. 3-7
Basic Module ........................................................................................................................3-7
High Power Module..............................................................................................................3-8
3.9 Connector Types ............................................................................................................ 3-9
RJ-45 Connectors..................................................................................................................3-9
DB-9 Connectors ..................................................................................................................3-9
3.10 Cabling....................................................................................................................... 3-11
Special Considerations ........................................................................................................3-12
3.11 Module Placement Guidelines.................................................................................... 3-13
Management Cards .............................................................................................................3-13
Ring Separation...................................................................................................................3-13
Jitter Attenuator Placement..................................................................................................3-13