Cabletron Systems TRMIM 24A TRMIM-24A User Manual

Also see for TRXI-22A: Addendum

Contents

TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGPage 4-1CHAPTER 4TESTING AND TROUBLESHOOTINGThis chapter contains procedures for testing the TRXI after youconnect it to the network. It also describes LANVIEW and explainshow to use the LCD to troubleshoot physical layer network problems.4.1 CHECKING THE INSTALLATIONPerform the following to check the installation of the TRXI:1. Trace the ring path through the network to be sure that there areno breaks in the ring and that it is free from logical design errors.a. Check each cable connection.b. Verify the pinouts for every connection.c. Check the cable conductors for continuity. Cable testers areavailable for this task.d. Check that cable connections at patch panels and wall platesare secure.2. Check the network ring speed:a. Check the Ring Speed LED. Ensure the ring speed matches thestation and cable specifications mentioned in Chapter 2.b. Be sure that all devices in the ring network are set to the samering speed. Check all stations in the network.3. Ensure that the maximum cable length for EACH station and themaximum number of stations are not exceeded.When you complete each of these checks successfully, the TRXI isready for normal operation. If problems occur, contact CabletronSystems Technical Support.