HP AdvanceStack Router 230 Installationshandbuch

Installation GuideSeries 200Series 400HP AdvanceStack Routers

The installation and initial setup of your HP router involves these tasks:1. Ensuring that you received a complete set of accessories with yourrouter.

X.21 WAN Cable—Minimum Pin-Out WAN link end15-pin male Router end 62-pin male X.21 Signal Name and Circuit217 TSend Data, A3 16 C Control, A4 1 R Rec

RS-232 WAN Cable—Minimum Pin-OutsWAN link end25-pin maleRouter end62-pin male EIA and Signal Name259 BASend Data3 1 BB Receive Data4 57 CA Request to

Back-to-Back Test CablesTwo 5-meter, back-to-back, synchronous test cables are available fromHP. These cables allow you to connect any HP router havin

HP 5061-2556 Back-to-Back Test Cable for62-Pin Connector—Minimum Pin-OutsFor a description of the use of this test cable, see page A-13 above. TheWAN

Note In the cable, each of the differential signal pairs (SDA and SDB, RDAand RDB) and so on, must be twisted pairs of wire.HP 5061-2557 Back-to-Back

HP Router PR end 62-pin male HP Router CR end 15-pin male SDA 17 14 RDASDB 38 13 RDBRDA 1 2 SDARDB 22 3 SDBRSA 15 8 CSACSA 4 6 RSACSB 25

Router Token Ring/802.5 LAN Port DefinitionThis port accepts the standard nine-pin subminiature D-connector forshielded twisted-pair token-ring cable.

FDDI Optical Bypass DIN Connector Pinouts(HP Part Number 5063-2488)pin 1switch positive (5V, 400 mA max)pin 2pin 3switch groundpin 4pin 5 bypass detec

FDDI CableMedium InterfaceConnectors (MIC)Figure A-3. Example of FDDI CableCables andConnectorsACables and ConnectorsCable and Connector Pin-OutsA-19

Loopback ConnectorsFor the Console PortHP part number 5062-3355; pin connections:pin 2 to pin 3pin 4 to pin 5 to pin 8pin 6 to pin 20 to pin 22pin 7 t

Phase 1: Ensure that You Have aComplete Set of AccessoriesAccessory kit. You should have one accessory kit containing thefollowing: Brackets for mo

For a WAN PortHP part number 28606-63007; pinconnections:pin 9 to pin 23pin 10 to pin 27pin 11 to pin 50pin 12 (not used) to pin 7 (not used)pin 13 (n

BModem Configuration

HP 35031A Support Link IIAt the router end: Configure SOFT OPTION 6 to 1.Configure SOFT OPTION 15 to 2.Configure SOFT OPTION 16 to 2.Configure SOFT OP

Hayes 2400 SmartmodemAt the router end:Configure with a terminal or PC using the following sequence:at&f&c1&d2&s1ats0=1Depress the ANS

CSpecifications

Physical (without brackets) DimensionsSingle-Height 42.6 cm by 23.5 cm by 4.3 cm(16.8 in. by 9.3 in. by 1.7 in.)Double-Height42.6 cm by 23.5 cm by 8.9

EnvironmentalOperating Non-OperatingTemperature0°C to 55°C(32°F to 131°F)–40°C to 70°C(–40°F to 158°F)Relative humidity 15% to 95% at 40°C(104°F), non

Data Communications Specifications Cable Interfaces SpecificationsConsole port EIA RS-232 or CCITT V.24/V.28, asynchronousEthernet/802.3 ports IEEE 8

X.25 Hewlett-Packard has applied to the following agencies forcertification for use on X.25 packet-switching networks. Certificationswere still in pro

DFDDI Cable AttachmentConfigurations

Phase 2: Prepare the Network1. Create or update the network plan. Include power sources,computers, data links, hubs, repeaters, bridges, other router

If your HP router has an FDDI port, you can attach it to the FDDInetwork in several different ways. The three examples described beloware standard FDD

Dual-Attach Station (DAS)This configuration gives you optional use of the optical bypass switch(page 1-19) to prevent ring wrap if an FDDI circuit bec

Single-Attach Station (SAS)This configuration avoids the need for an optical bypass switch (page 1-19) because the FDDI concentrator provides the isol

Dual-Homed ConnectionThis configuration: avoids the need for an optical bypass switch (page 1-19)provides redundancy so that failure of one cable or

Safety InformationSafety SymbolsDocumentation reference symbol. If the product is marked with this symbol, refer to theproduct documentation to get m

Informations concernant la sécuritéSymboles de sécuritéSymbole de référence à la documentation. Si le produit est marqué de ce symbole, reportez-vous

Hinweise zur SicherheitSicherheitssymboleSymbol für Dokumentationsverweis. Wenn das Produkt mit diesem Symbol markiert ist,schlagen Sie bitte in der P

Considerazioni sulla sicurezzaSimboli di sicurezzaSimbolo di riferimento alla documentazione. Se il prodotto è contrassegnato da questosimbolo, fare

Consideraciones sobre seguridadSímbolos de seguridadSímbolo de referencia a la documentación. Si el producto va marcado con este símbolo,consultar la

Safety InformationSafety Information6

4. Before you apply power to the router, connect all LAN and WANlinks to the router. Verify the LAN cabling and that the WAN linkterminating equipmen

Regulatory Statements and WarrantyFCC Statement (For U.S.A. Only)Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interfer-ence StatementWarning: Th

VCCI Class 1 (Japan Only) For the HP Router PR/FR/TFR/LR/BREuropean Community(Applies to HP Router PR, FR, TFR, LR, and BR)This equipment complies wit

Declarationsof ConformityHP Router ERHP Router TRHP Router SRThe following Declarations of Conformity complies with ISO/IEC Guide 22 and EN 45014.It i

HP Router PRHP Router FRHP Router TFRHP Router LRHP Router BRRegulatory Statements and Warranty4

Three-Year Limited HardwareWarrantyHewlett-Packard warrants this product against defects in materials andworkmanship for a period of three years from

Third-Party Products HP designed the HP routers described in this guide to operate with industry-standard hardware and softwareproducts.HP has condu

Software or Firmware WarrantyHewlett-Packard warrants that the software or firmware, when properlyinstalled, will not fail to execute their programmin

Index!10Base-T ...A-3Aaccessories kit ...1-3, 1-7acoustical specifications ...C-3AEP request ...1-43altitude specifications ...C-3ANSI terminal ...1-5

Clear/Reset ...1-22clearing the router ...1-22clock, router ...2-19collisions ...2-9, 3-5commandAtping ...1-43Boot ...1-31, 3-5Crash ...3-5Exit ...1-3

Error patterns, LED ...3-2ERROR, displayed messages ...3-6 -- 3-8Ethernet ...C-4Ethernet addressSee station addressevent log ...1-34, 1-37, 3-16Exit c

Phase 3: Prepare the RouterHardwareThe basic hardware installation steps are summarized below anddetailed in the following pages.1. Mount the router (

LLAN 802.3 interface ...1-14, 2-2LAN 802.5 ...2-2, 2-3, 2-9LAN cable ground ...1-14 – 1-15LAN port, test ...3-11LAN types supported ...C-4LAPB ...2-2L

manager ...1-31, 1-35, 2-17reset ...2-15setting ...1-35user ...1-35, 2-17PC used as a console device ...A-3 – A-4,A-6 – A-7physical addressSee station

SMDS ...2-2SNMP ...1-41software failure ...2-8spanning tree ...1-29, 1-37, 2-18specifications ...C-1 – C-5speed sense ...1-24 -- 1-25, 1-32, 2-15, 2-1

Wwaiting for speed sense ...3-12 – 3-14wall mount ...1-7 – 1-9WAN ...2-9cable ...C-4loopback connector ...A-21port ...A-3, A-9 – A-15, A-21, C-4test c

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A. Mount the Router1. Make sure the router’s power cord is correct for your country’s acpower receptacle. Do not attach the power cord until the rout

Single-Height Models These models are 4.3 cm (1.7inches) in height.Rack Mounting Wall Mounting Mounting BracketFigure 1-1. Rack Mount - Bracket P

Double-Height ModelsThese models are 8.9 cm (3.5 inches) in height.Rack Mounting Wall Mounting Mounting BracketFigure 1-5. Rack Mount - Bracket

B. Connect a Console (Optional)When Is a Console Necessary?Connecting a console is necessary if your management of the routerrequires direct access th

C. Attach Network CablesDepending on the model of router and the physical connections in yournetwork, you will use one or more of the following interf

Installation GuideHewlett-Packard Series 200 RoutersHewlett-Packard Series 400 Routers

Connecting a LAN to the AUI Interface:Note For single-height models, if the bottom of the router rests on a surface(such as a table) and you attach an

1. Slide the AUI retainer (included) onto the connector posts on atransceiver (also called a “MAU”) that corresponds to your type ofnetwork cabling, o

Connecting a LAN to the BNC Interface:Warning To avoid an electrical shock hazard due to an ungrounded orimproperly grounded LAN cable, ensure that

1. Ensure that the LAN cable is properly grounded. (Refer to ‘‘SafetyInformation’’ in the back of this manual.) 2. Attach a ThinLAN cable se

Connecting a LAN to the Token Ring Interface 1. Secure the D-connector on the token ring cable to the token ring portby using the screws on the

Connecting an FDDI Ring to the FDDI InterfaceFDDI connections on HP routers use a dual-port FDDI interface with op-tional node bypassing. Node bypassi

Connecting an FDDI Ring Directly to the Router: If you are notgoing to use a bypass switch, simply insert the modular plugs from yourFDDI ring into t

Using an Optional Bypass Switch to Connect an FDDI Ring : If your FDDI connection includes an optional bypass switch, use thefollowing steps: Note

1. Disconnect the router from any directly connected FDDI ring.2. Connect the bypass switch to the FDDI ring by plugging the MIC Aand MIC B connectors

Connecting a WAN to the WAN Interface The RS-232, V.35, X.21, or RS-422/449 cable for the 62-pin connector de-termines which interface standard

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D. Plug In and Verify the Router HardwareWhen you power up a router that is in the factory default state1 (or ifyou clear it by using the Clear/Reset

If the router is not in the factory default state when you apply power, itconfigures itself according to the configuration that was most recentlysaved

3. After the Self-test LED turns off:• The port status LEDs for the network interfaces (WAN, 802.3Ethernet, etc.) will indicate the current operatin

4. Press [Return] and wait for either the Main menu or (if a password hasbeen set) the copyright screen, with a prompt for you to type thepassword. N

Phase 4: Initialize and Verify theRouterThis phase begins with creating or modifying the configuration in arouter. If you are managing a router throug

This phase involves these steps:A. Creating or modifying a configuration (page 1-28)B. Booting the router (page 1-30)C. Setting the correct time and d

A. Create or Modify a Router ConfigurationThe Shortest Path to a Functioning Configuration Configuring the router assigns values to the parameters tha

An Overview of Your Configuration Tools Quick Configuration: This utility creates a ‘‘getting started’’configuration from a single screen that ac

B. Boot the RouterAfter you create or change a configuration (pages 1-28 and 1-29), boot-ing the router causes it to replace the former configuration

2. Boot the router (with your new configuration) by typing boot at theNCL prompt and pressing [Return].DEFAULT_CONFIG: boot [Return]3. If your

PrefaceThis manual is a both a task-oriented installation guide and a referencedescribing the hardware aspects of router features, operation, and trou

5. After the router boots (which takes only a few seconds), you will seethe “speed sense” prompt:Waiting for speed sense. Press [Return] one or more t

C. Set the Correct Time and Date (Optional)Each time you power up the router, it starts with a default time and date.Whether you set the correct time

D. Set Manager and User Passwords (Optional)Passwords are optional. If no password is set, anyone can access therouter for viewing, booting, changing

Setting a Password: 1. From the Main menu (page 1-27), select the Network ControlLanguage Interpreter (NCL). The NCL prompt then appears at the

E. Verify Router Initialization Note The following is an overview of router initialization. For more onverification tests, refer to the User’s Guide

Examine the Event LogThe event log is a tool you can use to help verify router initialization.Events posted to the event log indicate the success or f

Upon entering the event log, you will see the first event for the mostrecent reboot at the top of the display. To navigate among the eventsdisplayed,

Examine the Statistics Screens To Verify That the Network Linksare Operational This step helps to ensure that circuits and the bridging and routin

The following service statistics screens are available:Circuit Statistics: This screen provides summary data for eachindividual circuit, including how

Examine the Bridging and Routing TablesUse the NCL Rget commands to verify that the bridging and/or routingtables represent the expected network topol

Installation GuidePreface4

RGETXR: Use the Rgetxr command to display the XNS routing tablefor this node. Verify that entries exist for all of the XNS networksrepresented in your

Test Node AccessibilityTo verify a newly installed router, perform the Ping command onanother router and use the IP address of the router being verifi

2Features and General HardwareOperation

FeaturesHP routers interconnect local and remote LANs (Ethernet/802.3, tokenring/802.5, and FDDI) to create extended LANs. They provide both bridg-in

Router PortsThe types of ports found on HP routers include one or more of thefollowing: Ethernet/802.3 LAN Port with either an AUI-only or AUI/BNCint

Additional FeaturesDetachable brackets for mounting in a 19-inch rack or on a wall.Automatic sensing of the power voltage range with no switchesneeded

Interpreting Front-Panel LEDs ~Line On (green): Continually lit if the router is receiving power.Activity (green): Blinks for each packet rec

Interpreting Back-Panel LEDsLAN port with AUIand BNC connectorsConsole portWAN (synchronous) port Router status LEDsPort statusLEDsReset and Clearbut

Figure 2-7. Example of Port Status LEDs for an FDDI PortFigure 2-5. Example of Router and Port Status LEDs in a Double-Height RouterFigure 2-5. Ex

Meanings of Router Status LEDsPower (green): Continually lit if the router is receiving power. (Thisis the same as ~Line On on the front.)Self-test

Contents1. Installation and Initial SetupPhase 1: Ensure that You Have a Complete Set of Accessories . . . 1-3Phase 2: Prepare the Network . . .

Meanings of Port Status LEDsNote Not all port types appear on all routers.Net Fail (Amber) LED: The Net Fail LEDs serve two functions:If all Net Fail

Note All Net Fail LEDs are lit while the Reset button is pressed.Tx (green) LED: This LED blinks each time a packet is transmittedthrough the related

FDDI PortThru (green): When lit, this LED indicates that packets are beingreceived on the primary input line of port A and transmitted on theprimary

Optical Bypass — Enabled (green):If you are using a bypass switch, the Optical Bypass—Enabled LEDlights only when the switch is causing the FDDI ring

Testing the LEDsOn most HP routers, all LEDs should be lit while you are pressing theReset button.On the HP Router ER, TR, and SR, pressing the Reset

Resetting the Router, Clearing thePasswords, and Clearing the RouterResetting the router: Boots the router, regardless of the currentoperating mode.Cl

To Reset the RouterPress and release the Reset button on the back of the router. (Turningthe power off, then on has the same effect as pressing the Re

To Clear the Manager and User PasswordsUse a non-conducting, pointed implement such as a wooden pencil or atoothpick to press and release the recessed

To Clear the Router The combination of the Reset and Clear buttons restores all factorydefaults, including configuration defaults; removes the manager

4. When you see the message ‘‘Waiting for speed sense’’, press [Return] todisplay the Main menu (figure 1-24 on page 1-27).(You may need to press [Ret

3. TroubleshootingIntroducing Router Troubleshooting Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2Basic Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . .

Initialization SequenceWhenever the router is powered on, or when its Reset button is pressed:1. The Power LED indicates when power is on. 2. The rou

3Troubleshooting

Introducing RouterTroubleshooting FeaturesOn all router models, the LED error patterns described in this chapterindicate specific error conditions tha

Basic Troubleshooting TipsNote Some of the router’s console commands are used for the troubleshootinginstructions in this chapter. Refer to “Connect a

Interpreting LED Error Patterns When power to the router is cycled or the Reset button is pushed, LEDerror patterns have the meanings shown in t

Table 3-2. LED Error Patterns During OperationOperational fault LED patterns Diagnostic TipsPower Self-test Fault Net FailUnlit ***Check power cord

Interpreting ERROR Messages onthe HP AdvanceStack Router 200SeriesNote This section applies to the following routers:HP Router PRHP Router FRHP Router

Press [Return] or wait 10 seconds to attempt to load the router’s operatingcode. Note If a qualified support person is available to operate the selfte

Non-Recoverable Self-Test FailuresIf the router persists in a non-operating state and/or displays any errormessage other than the five listed above, t

Verifying LED Operation If you suspect a non-operating LED, reset the router to verify the LEDs. Caution Resetting the router causes bridging and

HP 5061-2556 Back-to-Back Test Cable for 62-Pin Connector—Minimum Pin-Outs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A-14HP 5061-2557

Diagnostic TestsTesting the Router OnlyUse one of the initialization procedures listed below. Both include a self-test of the router’s internal circu

Testing the Router’s PortsThe following tests require loopback connectors. The type of loopbackconnectors depends on which ports are in use and need t

To test an FDDI port: 1. Detach the network connection and attach a loopback connector toeither FDDI port. (Refer to ‘‘Loopback Connectors’’ on pag

Note If pressing [Return] after the speed sensing text gets the prompt:router console>instead of the copyright screen or Main menu, then the produc

Test Router’s Console Port:1. Detach the console cable from the router.2. Attach the console port’s loopback connector to the router. (Refer to“Loopba

Testing a Transceiver on an Ethernet/802.3 PortNote: This test verifies that data written out is identical to data received andthat no collisions are

Testing a Link The router provides information on network links in the event log, statis-tics, routing tables, and the management information base. T

2. At the NCL prompt, enter one of the following commands:• For LAN and WAN circuits:get cct.cct-name.mac_addr [Return]• For FDDI circuits (HP Router

PingPing is a network-layer test that sends an Internet Control MessageProtocol (ICMP) echo request message to another node that has an IPaddress and

TelnetTelnet is an upper-layer service that allows you to interact with a remotenode’s console interface, by establishing a virtual terminal connectio

1Installation and Initial Setup

ACables and Connectors

This appendix lists cables that have been tested and verified for use withthis router. It also includes minimum pin-out information, so that if youwis

HP Cables Cable and Connector on Router Connector on Attached Device HP Product or Part NumberRS-232 cable for a modem connectingto console portFor

Other Standard Cables Cable and Connector on Router Connector on Attached Device Standard Cable or Cable SolutionToken ring, shielded, twisted-pair c

Cable and Connector Pin-OutsRouter Console Port Connector Pin-Outs PIN US CCITT DIN 1CHS GND 101 2 Tx 103 D1 3 Rx 104 D2 4RTS 105 S2 5 CTS 106 M2 6DSR

RS-232 “Null Modem” Cable for Terminal/PCwith 25-Pin Connector—Minimum Pin-Out Terminal/PC end25-pin maleRouter end25-pin maleTx 2 2 TxRx 3 3 RxGND 7

RS-232 Cable for HP Portable (110) andPortable Plus—Minimum Pin-Outs Computer End9-Pin MaleRouter End25-Pin MaleTx 2 2 TxRx 3 3 RxGND 7 7 GND5CTS6DSR8

Router AUI LAN Port DefinitionThe AUI port is compatible with the IEEE 802.3 standard for theAttachment Unit Interface (AUI).AUI Cable—Minimum Pin-Out

RS-449/422 WAN Cable—Minimum Pin-OutsWAN linkend 37-pin maleRouter end62-pin maleRS-449 Signal Name and Circuit 4 17 SD Send Data, A5 2

V.35 WAN Cable—Minimum Pin-OutsWAN link end 34-pin male Routerend62-pin maleCCITT Signal Nameand CircuitB 9 102 Signal Ground2223