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Document:	HUBwatch for Windows, DECrepeater 90 Management
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HUBwatch for Windows
DECrepeater 90 Management
Order Number: EK–490AA–UI. A01

Revision/Update Information:

Digital Equipment Corporation
Maynard, Massachusetts

This is a new manual.

First edition, May 1993
The information in this document is subject to change without notice and should not be construed
as a commitment by Digital Equipment Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no
responsibility for any errors that may appear in this document.
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only in accordance with the terms of such license.
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clause at DFARS 252.227-7013.
© Digital Equipment Corporation 1993.
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Contents
Preface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Selecting the DECrepeater Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessing DECrepeater Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing the DECrepeater Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
DECrepeater Configuration Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing DECrepeater Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Managing DECrepeater Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting Thresholds - DECrepeater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–1
1–1
1–3
1–3
1–3
1–9
1–9
1–9

A Documentation and Ordering
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

A–1
A–1
A–2

Index
Figures
1–1
1–2
1–3
1–4

Selecting a DECrepeater Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repeater Ports Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repeater Port Information Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Set Thresholds Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1–2
1–5
1–8
1–10

iii

Preface
Introduction
This manual is for system managers who are going to use the HUBwatch for
Windows application to manage DECrepeater 90 modules.
This manual contains information on selecting a repeater module, managing the
configuration, performance and faults for the repeater, accessing the MIB and
printing repeater reports.

Conventions
The following table lists the conventions used in this manual.
Convention

Meaning

Note

Contains important information.

Italic type

Emphasizes important information, indicates variables, and
indicates complete titles of documents.

Click on

To press and release a mouse button when the pointer is
positioned on an active object.

Drag

To press and hold a mouse button, move the mouse, and then
release the button.

Indicates a mouse button.
Mouse Button

Position

MB1

Left mouse button

MB2

Right mouse button (middle button on
3-button mouse)

Convention

Meaning

Underline

Indicates the underlined letter on the screen menu item,
option, or button. These are designed for use if you do not
have a mouse or do not want to use your mouse for accessing
menu items. To access items without using a mouse, do the
following:

To . . .

Press . . .

Access menu items

Alt and the underlined letter

Access options

Shift and the underlined letter

Activate buttons

Alt and the underlined letter

1
Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules
Introduction
HUBwatch for Windows, Version 1.0, supports the DECrepeater 90C and
DECrepeater 90T. The DECrepeater 90 is a repeater designed for Institute of
Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) 802.3 CSMA/CD networks. You can
use HUBwatch to manage the configuration, performance, and faults related
to a selected DECrepeater, but the DECrepeater must be in a hub with a
DECbridge 90.
Note
Prior to reading this manual, you should be familiar with the
DECrepeater 90 Owner’s Manual, EK–DECMR–OM. For ordering
information, refer to Appendix A.

Selecting the DECrepeater Module
To manage a specific DECrepeater, you must define that repeater by selecting it:
1. Set the display to the hub view, to select a DECrepeater.
or
Set the display to the network or site view to select a standalone
DECrepeater.
2. Choose the Navigation pull-down menu.
3. Choose the Zoom In option.
The cursor becomes a magnifying glass.
4. Position the magnifying glass on the DECrepeater and click MB1.

Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules 1–1

HUBwatch displays the module view with the selected DECrepeater module
on the left side of your window (Figure 1–1).
Note
You can also access the DECrepeater module by double clicking MB1 on
the module itself.

Figure 1–1 Selecting a DECrepeater Module

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1–2 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules

Accessing DECrepeater Information
You can access repeater information through the following pull-down menus:
•

Configuration

•

Performance

•

Fault

Managing the DECrepeater Configuration
You can manage the configuration for a DECrepeater at the module view only. A
standalone DECrepeater is not manageable. The following table lists the options
that appear when you select the Configuration menu from the module view. It
also lists the tasks you can perform using these options.
Option

View

Task

Report

Module

View DECrepeater configuration reports.

Note†

Module and
Device

Enables you to make an annotation about the
selected device.

†This option is not module specific. For further information, refer to the HUBwatch for Windows User
Information manual.

DECrepeater Configuration Reports
Through the Configuration menu, at the module view, you can access reports
on the configuration of the selected repeater. The configuration reports for the
repeater include the following:
•

Repeater Ports

•

Repeater Port Information
Note
This section reviews the configuration information for management of the
DECrepeater module only. The configuration information at other views
varies. For general information about the Configuration menu, refer to
the HUBwatch for Windows User Information manual.

Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules 1–3

Repeater Ports Report
The Repeater Ports report (Figure 1–2) is accessed from the Repeater Ports
option. It displays the following configuration information for the selected
repeater.
Field Name
MIB Object

Description

Port Name
drpt90PortName

The user-defined name for this port. It can be up to 16
alphanumeric characters per port.

Enable
drpt90PortAdminStatus

Allows you to enable or disable the port. If disabled
(no check) the port is partitioned when you choose the
Apply button.

Port State
drpt90PortState

The current state of the port. The possible states are
as follows:
•

active — The port is operating normally.

•

autoPartitioned — The repeater has detected a
fault on the port and partitioned it from the rest
of the network.

•

mgmtPartitioned — The port was partitioned from
the management station.

Partition Count
drpt90PortPartitionCount

The number of times since the count was last read and
that the port partitioned due to a fault.

Last reason
drpt90PortAutoPartitionReason

The last reason the port was partitioned. This can be
one of the following:
•

Excessive length

•

Excessive collisions

•

Jabber

•

No carrier loopback for the DECrepeater 90C or
no link pulse for the DECrepeater 90T

•

Transmit carrier dropout for the DECrepeater 90C

When you are finished viewing the information and making the necessary
changes, choose the Apply button to accept the changes or choose the OK button
to accept the changes and remove the window.

1–4 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules

Figure 1–2 Repeater Ports Report

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Repeater Port Information Report
The Repeater Port Information report (Figure 1–3) is accessed through the
Configuration menu.
Field Name
MIB Object

Description

Port Name
drpt90PortName

A user-assigned name for the selected port. This can
be up to 16 alphanumeric characters for each port.

Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules 1–5

Field Name
MIB Object

Description

Port State
drpt90PortState

The current state of the port. The possible states are
as follows:
•

active — The port is operating normally.

•

autoPartitioned — The repeater has detected a
fault on the port and partitioned it from the rest
of the network.

•

mgmtPartitioned — The port was partitioned from
the management station.

Label
No MIB Object

If selected, the first 8 characters of the information in
the adjacent field will be written in the port box on the
hub view.

Enable/Disable
drpt90PortAdminStatus

If Enable is selected, the port is enabled. If Disable is
selected, the port is partitioned when the Apply button
or the OK button is chosen.

Port
No MIB Object

Enables you to define the number of the port you need
to change.

Partition Count
drpt90PortPartitionCount

The number of times, since the last count was read
and that the port partitioned due to a fault on the
port.

Last Reason
drpt90PortAutoPartitionReason

The last occurrence that caused the port to enter
an autopartitioned state. This can be for any of the
following reasons:
•

Excessive length

•

Excessive collisions

•

Jabber

•

No carrier loopback

•

Transmit carrier dropout for the DECrepeater 90C

1–6 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules

Field Name
MIB Object

Description
System Information

Name
No MIB Object

A user-defined name for the device which has the MAC
address that has been displayed at the bottom of the
System Information box.

Contact
No MIB Object

A user-assigned name of the person to contact for
questions about the system or device.

Type
No MIB Object

A brief user-description of the selected device such as
PC, workstation, terminal server, etc.

Location
No MIB Object

A user-defined description of the location where the
device can be found. This is often coded in terms of
building, floor or pole number.

Network Address
No MIB Object

A user-defined address of the selected device at the
Network level. Examples may include IP address,
DECnet address, IPX address. This is often referred to
as the node address.

MAC Address
drpt90PortPhyAddr

The Medium Access Control (MAC) address that was
found on the port. All the other fields in the System
Information table relate to the device that is found to
have this address.

Label
No MIB Object

If selected, the first 8 characters of the information in
the adjacent field will be written in the port box on the
hub view.

Note
You must choose the Apply button as you change the labels for each port.

When you are finished viewing the information and making the necessary
changes, choose the Apply button to accept the changes or choose the OK button
to accept the changes and remove the window.

Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules 1–7

Figure 1–3 Repeater Port Information Report

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1–8 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules

Managing DECrepeater Performance
There are no specific performance management options for a DECrepeater. The
options that are listed under the Performance menu are generic. For further
information, refer to the HUBwatch for Windows User Information manual.

Managing DECrepeater Faults
You can manage the faults for a DECrepeater at the module view. The following
table lists the options that appear at the module view when you select the Fault
menu. It also lists the tasks you can perform using these options:
Option

View

Task

Error Statistics

Module

Look at the DECrepeater Error Reports.

Set Thresholds

Module

Set threshold counters for the selected module.

Audible
Alarms†

Module and
Device

Set alarms so they are audible or inaudible.

Alarms†

Module and
Device

Access the Current Alarms Network report.

Report†

Module and
Device

Access the Alarm Log.

†This option is not module specific. For further information, refer to the HUBwatch for Windows User
Information manual.

Setting Thresholds - DECrepeater
The Set Thresholds window displays the thresholds for the selected DECrepeater.
To access the Set Thresholds window for a DECrepeater, do the following:
1. Select the DECrepeater for which you need to view the threshold settings.
2. Choose the Set Threshold option from the Fault menu.
The Select Port dialog box appears.
3. Select the port for which you need to view or change the threshold counters
and choose the OK button.
The Set Thresholds window for the selected DECrepeater port appears
(Figure 1–4).
You can do any of the following to the threshold counters for the selected
DECrepeater.

Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules 1–9

To perform this task . . .

Do this . . .

Set the thresholds to their
default.

Choose the Set Default button.

Disable all the threshold
counters.

Choose the Disable All button.

Enable all the threshold
counters.

Choose the Enable All button.

Restore the threshold counters
to their original setting.

Choose the Restore button.

Change specific threshold
counter limits.

Position the cursor on or and click MB1
repeatedly until the setting you want to change
appears.

4. Make the necessary changes to the threshold counters and choose the OK
button to accept the changes and remove the window.
Figure 1–4 Set Thresholds Window

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1–10 Managing DECrepeater 90 Modules

A
Documentation and Ordering
Introduction
This appendix lists documentation that is related to the HUBwatch for Windows
application. It also includes ordering information.

Related Documentation
You can order the following documents from Digital:
Document Title

Order Number

DEChub 90 Owner’s Manual

EK–DEHUB–OM

Open DECconnect Building Wiring Components and
Application Catalog

EB–K2407–42

DECconnect System Planning and Configuration Guide

EK–DECSY–CG

DECagent 90 User Information

EK–DENMA–UI

DECbridge 90 Owner’s Manual

EK–DEWGB–OM

DECrepeater 90C Owner’s Manual

EK–DECMR–OM

DECrepeater 90T Owner’s Manual

EK–DETMR–OM

DECserver 90L Owner’s Manual

EK–DSRVD–OM

DECserver 90L+ Owner’s Manual

EK–DSRVG–OM

HUBwatch Installation & Use for DECmcc

AA–PW4BA–TE

HUBwatch for Windows (Kit)

EK–478AA–DK

HUBwatch for Windows User Information

EK–487AA–UI

HUBwatch for Windows DECserver 90 Management

EK–489AA–UI

HUBwatch for Windows DECbridge 90 Management

EK–488AA–UI

Documentation and Ordering A–1

Ordering Information
You can order options and documentation by mail, phone, or electronically.
Need Help?
If you need help deciding which documentation best meets your needs, please call
800–DIGITAL (800–344–4825) and press 2 for technical assistance.
Electronic Orders
To place an order through your account at the Electronic Store, dial 800–234–1998,
using a modem set to 2400 or 9600 baud. You must use a VT terminal or terminal
emulator set at 8 bits, no parity. If you need help, call 800–DIGITAL (800–344–
4825) and ask for an Electronic Store specialist.
Telephone or Direct Mail Orders
You can order documentation by phone or direct mail.
If You Are
From . . .

Call . . .

Or Write . . .

U.S.A.

DECdirect
Phone: 800–DIGITAL
(800–344–4825)
FAX: (603) 884–5597

Digital Equipment Corporation
P.O. Box CS2008
Nashua, NH 03061

Puerto Rico

Phone: (809) 781–0505
FAX: (809) 749–8377

Digital Equipment Caribbean, Inc.
3 Digital Plaza, 1st Street
Suite 200
Metro Office Park
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00920

Canada

Phone: 800–267–6215
FAX: (613) 592–1946

Digital Equipment of Canada Ltd.
100 Herzberg Road
Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2A6
Attn: DECdirect Sales

International

—

Local Digital subsidiary or approved
distributor

A–2 Documentation and Ordering

Digital Personnel
You can order documentation by electronic mail. Contact the following
organizations for instructions:
If You Need . . .

Call . . .

Contact . . .

Software
documentation1

DTN: 241–3023
(508) 874–3023

Software Supply Business
Digital Equipment Corporation
1 Digital Drive
Westminster, MA 01473

Hardware
documentation

DTN: 234–4325
(508) 351–4325
FAX: (508) 351–4467

Publishing & Circulation Services
Digital Equipment Corporation
NRO2-2/I5
444 Whitney Street
Northboro, MA 01532

1 Call to request an Internal Software Order Form (EN–01740–07).

Documentation and Ordering A–3

Index
C

Configuration reports
repeater, 1–3
Conventions
manual, v

Options
ordering, A–2
Ordering information
documentation, A–1

DECrepeater 90
accessing information, 1–3
configuration reports, 1–3
managing the configuration, 1–3
managing the faults, 1–9
managing the performance, 1–9
selecting, 1–1
DECrepeater 90 modules
managing, 1–1
Documentation, A–1
ordering, A–2

M
Managing
DECrepeater 90 modules, 1–1
repeater configuration, 1–3
repeater faults, 1–9
repeater performance, 1–9

Repeater
accessing information, 1–3
managing the configuration, 1–3
managing the faults, 1–9
managing the performance, 1–9
Repeater Port Information report, 1–5
Repeater Ports report, 1–4
Reports
repeater port information, 1–5
repeater Ports, 1–4

S
Server
selecting, 1–1

T
Thresholds
setting, 1–9

Index–1