Page 2 - Trademark Information; 01 Explorer Boulevard
Trademark Information OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company.Spectrum is a registered trademark of Cabletron. 901 Explorer Boulevard P.O. Box 140000 Huntsville, AL 35814-4000 Phone: (256) 963-8000 © 2001 ADTRAN, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in USA.
Page 3 - Service Type
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual iii FCC regulations require that the following information be provided in this manual: 1. This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules. On the bottom of the equip- ment housing is a label showing the FCC registration number and ringer equiva-lence number (R...
Page 4 - Federal Communications Commission
iv MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A dig-ital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable pr...
Page 5 - Canadian Equipment Limitations
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual v Canadian Equipment Limitations Notice: The Canadian Industry and Science Canada label identifies certified equip-ment. This certification means that the equipment meets certain telecommunications network protective, operational, and safety requirements. The De...
Page 6 - Important Safety Instructions; Save These Instructions; There is a remote risk of shock from lightning.; Warranty and Customer Service
vi MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Important Safety Instructions Save These Instructions When using your telephone equipment, please follow these basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or personal injury: 1. Do not use this product near water, such as near a bat...
Page 7 - LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual vii LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY ADTRAN warrants that for ten (10) years from the date of shipment to Customer, all products manufactured by ADTRAN will be free from defects in materials and work-manship. ADTRAN also warrants that products will conform to the applic...
Page 8 - Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training; Presales Inquiries and Applications Support; Sales
viii MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Customer Service, Product Support Information, and Training ADTRAN will replace or repair this product within five years from the date of ship-ment if the product does not meet its published specification, or if it fails while in ser-vice. A return material...
Page 9 - Repair and Return; CAPS Department
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual ix Repair and Return If ADTRAN Technical Support determines that a repair is needed, Technical Support will coordinate with the Custom and Product Service (CAPS) department to issue an RMA number. For information regarding equipment currently in house or possibl...
Page 11 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1. Introduction
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual xi Table of Contents List of Figures ........................................................................................................................ xixList of Tables .........................................................................................
Page 12 - Chapter 3. Configuration
Table of Contents xii MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Craft Port ........................................................................................................................ 2-10 Establishing Terminal Connection .........................................................................
Page 15 - Chapter 5. Statistics
Table of Contents 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual xv Timing Status ......................................................................................................................... 4-8 Clock Status ...........................................................................................
Page 16 - Chapter 6. Diagnostics
Table of Contents xvi MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Path Coding Violations (PCV) .............................................................................. 5-18Section Errored Seconds (SES) ............................................................................. 5-19Line Errored Sec...
Page 19 - List of Figures
List of Figures Figure 2-1. DC Power Connector......................................................................................... 2-3 Figure 2-2. The Breakout Panel ........................................................................................... 2-6 Figure 2-3. MX2800 STS-1 Rear Vie...
Page 21 - List of Tables
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual xxi List of Tables Table 2-1. DC Connector Symbol Definitions ................................................................... 2-3 Table 2-2. LED Conditions for Active Cards .................................................................. 2-14 Table 2-3. LE...
Page 23 - Chapter 1; Introduction; PRODUCT OVERVIEW
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 1-1 Chapter 1 Introduction PRODUCT OVERVIEW The MX2800 STS-1 is a SONET multiplexer that consolidates T1 and E1 signals into an STS-1 signal. This unit provides a cost-effective, versatile tool for combining independent T1s or E1s over the same STS-1 carrier. Em...
Page 24 - Controller Card 1:1 Redundancy; Circuit and Network Redundancy
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 The major features of the MX2800 STS-1 are as follows: • Built-in 1:1 redundancy • Hot-swappable controller cards • Independent, dual-load sharing, redundant power supplies • Embedded SNMP and Telnet management through 10BaseT etherne...
Page 27 - Unit Timing; HO; SNMP
Chapter 1. Introduction 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 1-5 Unit Timing The MX2800 STS-1 multiplexer allows three timing methods. The first is L OOP timed, in which the multiplexer derives timing from the incoming STS-1 signal. A failure in this signal, such as a loss-of-signal (LOS) or a loss...
Page 28 - Network Manager; TELNET; MIB files are available at
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-6 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 supports the MIB-II standard, RFC 1213, RFC 1595, and the ADTRAN Enterprise Specific MIB. The term SNMP broadly refers to the message protocols used to exchange information between the network management system (NMS) and the managed d...
Page 30 - AVAILABLE OPTIONS; Connecting the Breakout
Chapter 1. Introduction 1-8 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 AVAILABLE OPTIONS The following optional equipment is available for use with the MX2800 STS-1. Contact your local distributor or the ADTRAN sales department for more information (see front section of this manual for phone number). Bre...
Page 31 - Chapter 2; Installation and Operation; Receiving Inspection; Controller card (two cards come with the Redundant versions)
61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-1 Chapter 2 Installation and Operation UNPACK, INSPECT, POWER UP Receiving Inspection Carefully inspect the MX2800 STS-1 for any damage that might have occurred in shipment. If damage is suspected, file a claim immediately with the carrier and contact ADTRAN Technic...
Page 32 - User Manual or CD containing the User Manual; Power Up; Power Loss Recovery; POWER; The ADTRAN MX2800 STS-1 MIB is available at
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-2 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 • Six-foot AC power cord (AC Versions only) • Mounting ears and screws for 19-inch or 23-inch rack installation • User Manual or CD containing the User Manual Power Up The AC version of the MX2800 STS-1 is provided with a six-...
Page 33 - Table 2-1. DC Connector Symbol Definitions; Symbol; PWR FAIL
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-3 2-3 illustrate the DC power connector and give definitions for the four connector symbols. Figure 2-1. DC Power Connector Table 2-1. DC Connector Symbol Definitions The chassis should be connected to an earth ground using the ...
Page 35 - RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION; CRAFT; Be sure to install the flanges with the screws provided.
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-5 RACKMOUNT INSTALLATION The MX2800 STS-1 can be mounted into a standard 19-inch or 23-inch equipment rack. Follow these steps to mount your unit into a rack: 1. Prepare the MX2800 STS-1 mounting ears by scraping the paint away ...
Page 36 - Connecting the Breakout Panel; Front View; Cable 1
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-6 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Connecting the Breakout Panel The optional breakout panel (P/N 1200291L1) connects to the MX2800 STS-1 via the IN and OUT Champ connectors located on the back of the unit, and provides 28 RJ connectors for the individual T1s/E...
Page 37 - REAR PANEL; Item
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-7 REAR PANEL The MX2800 STS-1 rear panel is equipped with a LAN port, a modem port, two alarm output terminal blocks, two sets of NET in/out jacks, two Amphenol (Amp) connectors, and DC/AC power connections. Figure 2-3 illustrat...
Page 38 - LAN Port; LAN; Modem Port; MODEM; Noncritical and Critical Alarm Connectors; NC; Connect the LAN port to intra-building wiring only.
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-8 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 LAN Port The LAN port is an 8-pin modular connector that provides a 10BaseT ethernet LAN interface. This LAN interface is used for SNMP and Telnet control. Modem Port The MODEM port is an 8-pin modular jack that provides a tel...
Page 39 - NONCRITICAL; or; CRITICAL; The alarm functions can be enabled or disabled through the; section of the; menu (see the section; Network Interfaces; Power Connection
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-9 rackmount units. Once a modular connector is wired, push it firmly into the rear panel NONCRITICAL or CRITICAL connector. The alarm functions can be enabled or disabled through the A LARM R ELAYS section of the C ONFIGURATION ...
Page 40 - FRONT PANEL; The; Establishing Terminal Connection; xxxx; repeatedly until the password prompt appears.; adtran
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-10 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 FRONT PANEL The MX2800 STS-1 faceplate is shown below in Figure 2-4. Descriptions of each part of the front panel follow. Figure 2-4. MX2800 STS-1 Front Panel Craft Port The CRAFT port, an 8-pin modular jack, provides connect...
Page 41 - ESC; Navigating Within the Menus
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-11 6. Make selections by entering the number corresponding to the chosen parameter. Press ESC on the keyboard to return to the previous screen. End a terminal session by selecting L OGOUT from the M AIN M ENU or by pressing Ctrl...
Page 42 - consists of the following sections:; Status; selection ends the terminal session and logs out of the; ACO Buttons; (alarm cut off) buttons allow you to turn off an active; ACO
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-12 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 The MX2800 STS-1 M AIN M ENU consists of the following sections: Status Provides information on the current state of the STS-1, power supplies, system, and VT/Port lines. For more detailed information, see Chapter 4, Status ....
Page 43 - LED Descriptions; ACT
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 61200659L1-1 MX2800 User Manual 2-13 button to deactivate an alarm, it remains disabled until the condition has cleared. Alarms can also be turned off remotely by using a selection found in the S TATUS menu. See Acknowledge Alarms (ACO) on page 4-12 for more inf...
Page 46 - LED State
Chapter 2. Installation and Operation 2-16 MX2800 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Table 2-4. T1/E1 LED Conditions LED State T1/E1 Condition Active Card green solid Normal (All OK) off Disabled red blinking LOS red flash (once per event) Single/Burst CV red/green alternating XCV Threshold Exceeded amber sol...
Page 47 - Chapter 3; Configuration; shows the menu tree.
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-1 Chapter 3 Configuration To configure the MX2800 STS-1, use a 10BaseT ethernet connection, a SLIP/PPP modem port, or a VT-100 terminal. Figure 3-1 shows the C ONFIGURATION menu and Figure 3-2 on page 3-2 shows the menu tree. Figure 3-1. Configuration Menu Det...
Page 49 - NETWORK INTERFACE; Line Length
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-3 NETWORK INTERFACE Select N ETWORK I NTERFACE to access the network configuration parameters (see Figure 3-3). Configure the MX2800 STS-1 network settings to match the STS-1 signal received from the service provider. Figure 3-3. Netwo...
Page 50 - XCV Threshold; Switching between
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 signal or reception of AIS will cause the unit to enter hold-over mode. The STS-1 receive signal must be valid for at least 10 seconds for the unit to exit hold-over mode and restore loop timing. When the unit is configured for F REE...
Page 51 - VT Mode; Protection Configuration; Active Controller; This field displays; Setting
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-5 VT Mode The STS-1 can frame the 7 VT groups as either VT1.5 or VT2. When set for VT1.5 (T1), all VT groups are set for VT1.5[TU=11] at 1.728 Mbps and the ports are set for T1 at 1.544 Mbps. When set for VT2 (E1), all the VT groups ar...
Page 52 - Network Protection; Miscellaneous; Loopback Timeout; When choosing a setting for
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-6 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Network Protection Enable or disable the unit’s ability to automatically route information to the backup STS-1 in the event of a primary STS-1 failure. With N ETWORK P ROTECTION set to E NABLED , all information is automatically rout...
Page 53 - External Clock Configuration; VT INTERFACE; VT I; VT; menus do not apply (and therefore display
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-7 External Clock Configuration PRI Ext. Clock and SEC Ext. Clock - When timing is set to external, these entries allow selection of the primary and secondary clock source. Any one of the 28 ports, so long as it is active, can be used. ...
Page 54 - will free the port; T1 State; Set unused T1 lines to; . Set used T1 lines to; T1 Coding; and
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-8 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 VT Interface #1-28 The VT Interface menu allows the user to map a Port (T1/E1) to a VT, activate/deactivate the T1 and E1 mapped to the VT, and to set the line coding, length, loopback detection, circuit protection, line ID string, a...
Page 55 - T1 Line Length; could; Hairpin Loopback; Set Multiple
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-9 T1 Line Length Set the line length for each T1 interface according to the distance from the MX2800 STS-1 to your DTE device. Set to -7.5 D B if the attached DTE device only supports DS1 levels. T1 Remote Loopback Allows a selected T1...
Page 56 - Set Cross-Connect Mapping
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-10 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 To make changes to all VTs, set F IRST to 1 and L AST to 28 . Make the necessary changes and select A PPLY A LL (or select the A PPLY option that corresponds to the change made) before leaving the menu. To make changes to some of th...
Page 57 - Restore Defaults; Restore VT Mapping Defaults; VT M; Esc
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-11 Figure 3-7. Set Cross-Connect Mapping Menu Restore Defaults Restores VT mapping to 1-to-1 mapping. Restore VT Mapping Defaults Select R ESTORE VT M APPING D EFAULTS from the VT I NTERFACE configuration menu. The following message wi...
Page 58 - , code violations will not cause the unit to
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-12 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 XCV Threshold Set a limit on code violations (CVs) accepted by the unit over an individual T1/E1 line before it switches controller cards (see Figure 3-8). If set to D ISABLED , code violations will not cause the unit to switch cont...
Page 59 - SYSTEM MANAGEMENT; Figure 3-9. System Management Configuration Menu; Configuration changes to; IP A; will not be implemented unless
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-13 SYSTEM MANAGEMENT Configure the MX2800 STS-1 for management through SNMP, Telnet, or a VT-100 interface (see Figure 3-9). Embedded SNMP and Telnet are available via a SLIP/PPP modem port or 10BaseT ethernet interface. This menu also...
Page 60 - Management Options; Local IP Address
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-14 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Management Options Local IP Address Enter the MX2800 STS-1 IP address. This IP address applies to the LAN or modem port (when configured for PPP or SLIP). This address is available from your network administrator. Gateway IP Address...
Page 61 - Primary and Secondary Phone Numbers; When the MX2800 STS-1 dials out to send a trap, it first dials the; Initializing String
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-15 Figure 3-10. Dialup Options Menu Primary and Secondary Phone Numbers When the MX2800 STS-1 dials out to send a trap, it first dials the P RIMARY P HONE N UMBER . If the call is unsuccessful, it tries the S ECONDARY P HONE N UMBER . ...
Page 62 - The Unit ID value programmed in the; Trap IP
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-16 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Idle Timeout After establishing a call and sending trap messages, the MX2800 STS-1 remains online for the amount of seconds entered in this field. If the field is set to 0, the unit hangs up as soon as the trap is sent. Connection T...
Page 63 - Select the; port function for your application (; Modem; port, located on the rear panel of the
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-17 Modem Mode Select the Modem port function for your application ( VT-100 , PPP , or SLIP ). The Modem port, located on the rear panel of the MX2800 STS-1, provides a telephone line (POTS) for connection to the internal V.34 modem. Th...
Page 64 - Alarm Relays; Alarm Relay Configuration
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-18 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Alarm Relays Alarm Relay Configuration Enables audible and visible alarms for specific error conditions (see Figure 3-11). The following charts describe the alarm conditions found in each menu. Conditions marked in the charts with a...
Page 65 - Alarm; LOS
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-19 STS-1 Alarms Alarm Description LOS (Loss of Signal) The unit has lost the network receive signal. LOF (Loss of Framing)The unit detects a framing loss from the network. LOP (Loss of Pointer)The unit is unable to detect a valid point...
Page 66 - XCV
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-20 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Alarm Description SLM-P (Path Signal Level Mismatch)A received signal label is mismatched if it does not equal the locally provisioned value or the value “equipped non-specific”. UEQ-P (Path Unequipped)The path is unequipped if it i...
Page 69 - System Alarms; Protection Switching
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-23 System Alarms Alarm Description Protection Switching Card Failure A controller card has failed. This is a critical alarm only when the back-up card is not installed or is not working properly. Protection Switch All data has been rou...
Page 70 - Power Supply Alarms
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-24 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Power Supply Alarms Alarm Description Activity Loss Status When enabled, the CRITICAL relay will be thrown if the Activity Loss Status indicates the failure of an internal clock. The alarm will remain active until the condition clea...
Page 71 - SNMP Management Options; Trap IP Addresses
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-25 SNMP Management Options Trap IP Addresses Enter up to five IP addresses of SNMP managers to which the MX2800 STS-1 sends traps. Trap Generation Use this menu (see Figure 3-12) to designate which error conditions will cause the unit ...
Page 72 - STS-1 Active Alarm Traps
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-26 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 STS-1 Active Alarm Traps Trap If enabled, the unit issues a trap when... LOS (Loss of Signal) The controller card has lost the network receivesignal. LOF (Loss of Framing) The controller card detects a loss of framing from the netwo...
Page 73 - TX LOS; Trap
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-27 UEQ-P (Path Unequipped) The controller card detects that the path is unequipped. The path is unequipped if it is not provisioned. Byte C2 of the STS path overhead is set to zero. SLM-P (Path Signal Label Mismatch) The controller car...
Page 74 - STS-1 Standby Alarm Traps
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-28 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 STS-1 Standby Alarm Traps Trap If enabled, the unit issues a trap when... LOS (Loss of Signal) The controller card has lost the network receivesignal. LOF (Loss of Framing) The controller card detects a loss of framing from the netw...
Page 77 - System Traps; Max. Switch Threshold
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-31 System Traps VT-RFI (VT Path Remote Failure Indication) The unit is receiving a VT path remote failure indication. VT-RFI is declared when the incoming VT path remote defect indication (VT-RDI, "1" in bit 4 of the VT-Path Ov...
Page 78 - System Timing
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-32 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 System Timing Clock Status there is a change in clock status. The clock status can be any of the following values: N ORMAL – clock synchronization is operating normally. R ECOVERING – clock synchronization is in the process of recov...
Page 79 - Power Supply Alarm Traps
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-33 Power Supply Alarm Traps SEC EXT Clock Status a failure condition is encountered on either the PRImary or SECondary clock sources (if configured). The possible values for this alarm are: D ISABLED N ORMAL A VAILABLE LOS/AISF AIL U N...
Page 81 - System Security; Enable or disable the
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-35 System Security Password Set the password required at login (up to 32 characters). The default password is adtran (all lower case). Terminal Timeout Set the amount of time the terminal or Telnet session remains inactive before autom...
Page 82 - Tx
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-36 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Miscellaneous Equipment Identification These fields allow you to store information that identifies the unit. Unit ID Provides a user-configurable text string for the name of the MX2800 STS-1. This name can help you distinguish betwe...
Page 84 - Save on Logout; UTILITIES
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-38 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Currently, a user’s privilege can be one of three values: D ISABLED , G UEST , or A DMIN . A D ISABLED account behaves as expected, and effectively disables all access while preserving account information. A G UEST account allows al...
Page 85 - PASS; from
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-39 Figure 3-13. System Utilities Menu If the self test results are... Then... PASS the self-test was successful and the unit is ready to use. BAD RAM DATABAD RAM ADDRESSBAD CODE CHECKSUMBAD BOOT SECTORIOX PROGRAM FAILUREAFE PROGRAM FAI...
Page 86 - Load Default Settings; !WARNING! Defaulting configuration will disrupt; Update FLASH Software; Update Via XMODEM; Ctrl; Loading the default settings will disable all STS-1 ports.
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-40 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Load Default Settings Select L OAD D EFAULT S ETTINGS from the U TILITIES menu. The screen will display !WARNING! Defaulting configuration will disrupt traffic on all ports. Select C ONFIRM to proceed or press Esc to abort. Update F...
Page 87 - Update via TFTP Server; Config Transfer; Saving to a TFTP Server; Before using
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-41 Update via TFTP Server Select U PDATE VIA TFTP SERVER from the U TILITIES menu. A new menu displays, allowing you to enter the IP address and file name of the file you want to download to the unit. Once this information is entered, ...
Page 88 - Retrieving from a TFTP Server
Chapter 3. Configuration 3-42 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 will be the name of the configuration file saved to the remote server. 3. Select S AVE C ONFIG R EMOTELY . Retrieving from a TFTP Server To retrieve current configuration information from a TFTP server, follow the steps listed below...
Page 89 - System Reset; SAVE CONFIGURATION
Chapter 3. Configuration 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 3-43 System Reset The system must be manually reset after downloading new software. When the unit has successfully loaded and programmed the new software into its FLASH memory, it will begin uploading the code to the stand-by controller....
Page 91 - Chapter 4; View MX2800 STS-1 status information by selecting
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 4-1 Chapter 4 Status View MX2800 STS-1 status information by selecting S TATUS from the M AIN M ENU (see Figure 4-1). The information for the STS-1, VT/Port lines, power supplies, and controller cards is provided. Figure 4-1. Status Menu
Page 92 - Card A; Diagnostics; Condition
Chapter 4. Status 4-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 STS-1 STATE Displays the current state of the STS-1. The following sections describe the STS-1 status fields in detail. Card A Displays the current condition of the network. Possible conditions are listed in the following chart: Card A/Card...
Page 93 - LOMF
Chapter 4. Status 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 4-3 LOMF (Loss of Multiframe)The controller card detects loss of H4 multiframe from the network. AIS-L (Line Alarm Indication Signal)The controller card is receiving a line alarm indication signal. The Section Terminating Equipment generates AI...
Page 94 - Network Port Mapping
Chapter 4. Status 4-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Network Port Mapping This entry contains a description of the mapping between network ports and controller cards. In a redundant system with circuit protection the following is displayed: In a redundant system with network protection the fo...
Page 97 - OK; indicates that the cards are; indicates that the cards are not able to; Network
Chapter 4. Status 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 4-7 Protection This field lists the type of protection mode currently active. Possible states are listed in the following chart: Card Comm This field displays the current state of the communication link between the two controller cards. OK indi...
Page 98 - PRI E
Chapter 4. Status 4-8 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 TIMING STATUS The following entries describe the state of the transmit timing subsystem, including the status of the selected reference clock(s), availability and status of the external clock sources, timing acquisition status, and internal...
Page 100 - indicates that an internal hardware failure on the unit; – indicates that the user has specified a T1/E1
Chapter 4. Status 4-10 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 • LOS/AIS – indicates that the clock source is not valid due to an LOS or AIS condition. • F AIL – indicates that an internal hardware failure on the unit prevents the clock source from being used. • U NAVAILABLE – indicates that the user ...
Page 101 - TST
Chapter 4. Status 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 4-11 Alarm Description (cont’d) VT-LOP (VT Path Loss of Pointer)A VT LOP defect is declared when either a valid pointer is not detected in eight consecutive VT superframes, or when eight consecutive VT superframes are detected with the NDF set ...
Page 102 - button (described in the section
Chapter 4. Status 4-12 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 ACKNOWLEDGE ALARMS (ACO) This selection allows you to remotely turn off an active alarm. It is the software equivalent of the ACO button (described in the section ACO Buttons on page 2-12).
Page 103 - Chapter 5; Statistics; Select; from the; to access; menus
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-1 Chapter 5 Statistics Select S TATISTICS from the M AIN M ENU to access S TATISTICS menus (see Figure 5-1). Alarm information and performance parameters are available for both the near and far ends of the network. Information is also given for the individual ...
Page 104 - 4 Hour Alarm History
Chapter 5. Statistics 5-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 STS-1 STATISTICS This menu provides submenus for alarm history and performance parameters (see Figure 5-2). Figure 5-2. Local STS-1 Statistics Menu 24 Hour Alarm History The MX2800 STS-1 keeps track of alarms for both the near and far e...
Page 105 - The following alarm counts are provided in this menu:
Chapter 5. Statistics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-3 The following alarm counts are provided in this menu: Condition Description LOS (Loss of Signal) The unit has lost the network receive signal. LOF (Loss of Framing)The unit detects a framing loss from the network. LOP (Loss of Pointer)T...
Page 108 - Performance Parameters; Descriptions of the fields in each screen follows.
Chapter 5. Statistics 5-6 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Performance Parameters View performance parameter information for the network in one of the three time period selections. Information in these fields is for the given time period since the last reset. When viewing the 24-hour history st...
Page 109 - Interval starting at:; Number of coding violations encountered at the Section layer.
Chapter 5. Statistics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-7 Figure 5-7. Local STS-1 Performance Parameters (24 Hour Totals) Interval starting at: Time that the 15-minute interval began. This field is displayed only in the 24-hour history screen which gives information for the previous 24 hours d...
Page 111 - Clear All Local STS-1 Statistics; LOCAL VT STATISTICS
Chapter 5. Statistics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-9 Line Unavailable Seconds (LUAS) Time in seconds that the Line layer has been unavailable for data delivery. Path Unavailable Seconds (PUAS) Time in seconds that the Path layer has been unavailable for data delivery. Clear All Local STS-...
Page 112 - Alarm History; VT A
Chapter 5. Statistics 5-10 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Alarm History The MX2800 STS-1 keeps track of alarms for both the near and far ends of the network. View alarm history information in one of the three time period selections, or view a cumulative alarm count. Information in these field...
Page 115 - CV
Chapter 5. Statistics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-13 Figure 5-12 on page 5-14 for examples of the VT performance parameter screens. Condition Description CV (Coding Violation)The number of coding violations encountered at the VT layer. ES (Errored Seconds)Number of seconds with one or mo...
Page 117 - LOCAL PORT STATISTICS; AIS L; The number of times the unit has lost the receive signal on a T1/E1.; Bipolar Violation Counts; The number of times the unit has received a bipolar violation.; AIS Loop Alarms
Chapter 5. Statistics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 5-15 LOCAL PORT STATISTICS The MX2800 STS-1 keeps track of L OSS OF S IGNAL A LARMS , B IPOLAR V IOLATION C OUNTS , AIS L OOP A LARMS , and AIS C ARRIER A LARMS for each of the Ports (T1s/E1s) (see Figure 5-13). View this information in one...
Page 118 - AIS Carrier Alarms; FAR END STS-1 STATISTICS
Chapter 5. Statistics 5-16 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 AIS Carrier Alarms The number of times the T1 has received all ones from the STS side of the network. FAR END STS-1 STATISTICS This menu provides a submenu performance parameters (see Figure 5-14). Figure 5-14. Far End STS-1 Statistics...
Page 122 - Clear All Far End STS-1 Statistics
Chapter 5. Statistics 5-20 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Line Unavailable Seconds (LUAS) Time in seconds that the Line layer has been unavailable for data delivery. Path Unavailable Seconds (PUAS) Time in seconds that the Path layer has been unavailable for data delivery. Clear All Far End S...
Page 123 - Chapter 6
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Diagnostics The D IAGNOSTICS menu shown in Figure 6-1 allows you to initiate loopback tests from the MX2800 STS-1. From this menu, select VT/P ORT or STS-1 . Once this selection is made, a second menu displays the types of tests available. Descript...
Page 124 - to end a test in progress.; Tributary; loopback loops the selected VT/Port back to the
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 6-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 VT/PORT LOOPBACKS After you select the number that corresponds with the line you want to test, the menu in Figure 6-2 appears. The number selected (1-28) refers to the VT number. The Port (T1/E1) that will be tested is the port mapped ...
Page 125 - Analog Network; An; loopback test loops the selected T1/E1 back
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-3 Figure 6-3. Tributary Loopback Test Analog Network An A NALOG N ETWORK loopback test loops the selected T1/E1 back to the network (STS-1). The T1/E1 is completely de-multiplexed, looped back at the T1/E1 line interface unit (LIU) throu...
Page 126 - loopback performs a loopback of the selected
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 6-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Digital Line/Net A D IGITAL L INE /N ET loopback performs a loopback of the selected T1/E1 in both the network and local loop directions. Both loopbacks occur at the T1/E1 LIU. The network side loopback occurs deep into the LIU through...
Page 127 - CSU Loopback; enables the MX2800 STS-1 to generate a CSU; CSU L; enables the MX2800 STS-1 to test the; CSU L; test; CSU L; for the T1 under test
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-5 CSU Loopback A CSU L OOPBACK enables the MX2800 STS-1 to generate a CSU loop-up pattern (001001…) towards the T1 CSU attached to the selected T1 line for six seconds. After six seconds have elapsed, the pattern will cease and incoming ...
Page 128 - VT BERT
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 6-6 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Figure 6-7. Diagnostics Menu with BERT Selected VT BERT A VT BERT enables the MX2800 STS-1 to perform a “head-to- head” BERT test towards the STS-1 network. Selecting VT BERT will replace all incoming T1/E1 traffic for the T1/E1 mapped...
Page 129 - Line BERT; unframed; BERT; When in; BERT; option for the
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-7 Figure 6-8. VT Bert Test Line BERT A L INE BERT enables the MX2800 STS-1 to perform a “head-to- head” BERT test towards the T1/E1 line mapped to the VT selected. Selecting L INE BERT will replace all outgoing T1/E1 traffic for the T1/E...
Page 130 - After you select; Line Network; performs a loop of the STS-1 back to the network.
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 6-8 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 STS-1 LOOPBACKS After you select STS-1 L OOPBACK , the menu in Figure 6-10 appears. The sections following the figure provide descriptions and illustrations of the testing options. Select 1=D ATA M ODE to end a test in progress. Figure...
Page 131 - Analog Loopback; loops the entire STS-1 back to the local
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-9 Figure 6-11. Line Network Test Analog Loopback An A NALOG L OOPBACK loops the entire STS-1 back to the local loop side. The end effect of this test is a loopback of all VT/Ports after passing through the STS-1 mapper and the LIU. The i...
Page 132 - Digital Loopback; loops the entire STS-1 back to the local loop
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 6-10 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Digital Loopback A D IGITAL L OOPBACK loops the entire STS-1 back to the local loop side. The end effect of this test is a loopback of all VT/Ports after passing through the STS-1 mapper and partially through the LIU. The incoming STS...
Page 133 - Metallic Diagnostics; loopback test loops the entire STS-1 back; Figure 6-14. Metallic Diagnostics Loopback Test
Chapter 6. Diagnostics 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 6-11 Metallic Diagnostics A M ETALLIC D IAGNOSTIC loopback test loops the entire STS-1 back to the local loop side. The end effect of this test is a loopback of all VT/Ports after being fully multiplexed and de-multiplexed to and from the ...
Page 135 - Chapter 7; Circuit Failure Recovery Mode
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 7-1 Chapter 7 Circuit and Network Redundancy The MX2800 STS-1 provides backup measures of protection for both circuit and network failure. The following sections describe the three possible modes of operation: • Non-Redundant Mode , which offers no backup protec...
Page 136 - In this mode, the STS-1 must be connected to the; jacks
Chapter 7. Circuit and Network Redundancy 7-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 NON-REDUNDANT MODE In Non-Redundant Mode, the MX2800 STS-1 houses only one controller card and only one network connection is available. There is no failure protection. In the event of a failure, an alarm is initiate...
Page 137 - CIRCUIT FAILURE RECOVERY MODE; Figure 7-2. Circuit Failure Recovery Mode
Chapter 7. Circuit and Network Redundancy 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 7-3 CIRCUIT FAILURE RECOVERY MODE In Circuit Failure Recovery Mode, two controller cards are installed and a single STS-1 line is coming in (see Figure 7-2). In this mode, the MX2800 STS-1 can continue operating in the e...
Page 138 - CIRCUIT AND NETWORK FAILURE RECOVERY MODE; opposite; Config > Network Interface > XCV Threshold
Chapter 7. Circuit and Network Redundancy 7-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Table 7-1. Configuration Requirements for Circuit Recovery CIRCUIT AND NETWORK FAILURE RECOVERY MODE In this mode, two controller cards are installed and connected to two individual STS-1 lines. This is, of course, t...
Page 139 - NET B; to; except; setting, which must; Figure 7-3. Circuit and Network Failure Recovery Mode
Chapter 7. Circuit and Network Redundancy 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 7-5 In a case like this, the MX2800 STS-1 is able to automatically re-route NET B to C ARD A . The configuration requirements for this mode are the same as the ones given for Circuit Failure Recovery Mode (see Table 7-1 ...
Page 141 - Chapter 8; Non-Redundant Power Mode
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 8-1 Chapter 8 Power Loss Recovery The MX2800 STS-1 provides backup measures of protection for both power supply and power source failures. The following sections describe the possible modes of operation: • Non-Redundant Power Mode , which offers no backup protec...
Page 142 - NON-REDUNDANT POWER MODE
Chapter 8. Power Loss Recovery 8-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 NON-REDUNDANT POWER MODE In Non-Redundant Power Mode, the MX2800 STS-1 houses only one power supply card and only one power source is available. There is no power failure protection. If a power supply card fails, then the unit ...
Page 143 - POWER SUPPLY RECOVERY MODE; Figure 8-2. Power Supply Failure Recovery Mode
Chapter 8. Power Loss Recovery 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 8-3 POWER SUPPLY RECOVERY MODE In Power Supply Recovery Mode, two power supply cards are installed and connected to a single power source (see Figure 8-2). In this mode, the MX2800 STS-1 can continue to operate during a power suppl...
Page 144 - POWER SUPPLY AND SOURCE RECOVERY MODE; Figure 8-3. Power Supply and Source Failure Recovery Mode; This configuration is only available with DC power supplies.
Chapter 8. Power Loss Recovery 8-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 POWER SUPPLY AND SOURCE RECOVERY MODE In this mode, two power supply cards are installed and are connected to two individual power sources. The MX2800 STS-1 handles any combination of power source or power supply failure. Much ...
Page 145 - BATTERY BACKUP MODE
Chapter 8. Power Loss Recovery 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 8-5 BATTERY BACKUP MODE With the installation of the ADTRAN Power Supply/Battery Charger (PS/BC) and backup battery pack, the MX2800 STS-1 is able to continue operation without service interruption during a power outage. This PS/BC...
Page 147 - Chapter 9; INTRODUCTION
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 9-1 Chapter 9 Transaction Language 1 (TL1) INTRODUCTION Transaction Language 1 (TL1) is a BELLCORE standard used in the input and output messages that pass between Operations Systems (OS) and Network Elements (NE) in telecommunication networks. It was developed ...
Page 148 - TL1 MESSAGES; TL1 Commands; TL1 Responses; Acknowledgment Messages
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 9-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 management port enabled, a valid IP and gateway address, and a valid subnet mask. Once the Telnet connection is established, it is necessary to initiate a TL1 session. Establishing a TL1 session involves successful use...
Page 149 - TL1 Error Codes
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 9-3 currently supports two types of acknowledgment messages: In Progress (IP) and All Right (OK). In Progress The IP acknowledgment message is usually generated as an interim response message to indicate that a message has...
Page 150 - NTFCNCDE; field will contain one of the following values:; CONDTYPE; Possible values for the
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 9-4 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 The MX2800 STS-1 specifically uses “quoted line(s)” in the response message of successfully executed RTRV-ALM commands. The quoted line format is as follows: The NTFCNCDE field will contain one of the following values:...
Page 151 - TL1 Autonomous Messages; TL1 COMMANDS; TL1 Messages
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 9-5 The MX2800 STS-1 specifically uses “quoted line(s)” in REPT- ALM and REPT-EVT autonomous messages. The REPT-ALM message has the following quoted line format: The NTFCNCDE field will contain one of the following values:...
Page 156 - TL1 AUTONOMOUS MESSAGES; parameters of the message indicate what type of
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 9-10 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 TL1 AUTONOMOUS MESSAGES Autonomous messages provide a mechanism for real time reporting of system events. Transmission of these messages is disabled by default and must be explicitly enabled. Although most events repo...
Page 159 - TL1 ERROR CODES; Error Code
Chapter 9. Transaction Language 1 (TL1) 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 9-13 TL1 ERROR CODES When the MX2800 STS-1 denies a received TL1 command, the Output Response message has an associated 4-letter error code indicating the reason for denial. Table 9-4 lists possible error codes. REPT EVT E...
Page 161 - Appendix A; Pinouts; Function
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual A-1 Appendix A Pinouts The following tables give the pin assignments for the connectors located on the MX2800 STS-1. For more information on these connectors, see the chapter Installation and Operation on page 2-1 . Table A-1. Craft Port Pin Assignments RJ Pin# ...
Page 163 - Table A-4 applies to both the; Amp
Appendix A. Pinouts 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual A-3 Table A-4. Amp Pin Assignments Pin Function Pin 1 RING 1 TIP 1 33 2 RING 2 TIP 2 34 3 RING 3 TIP 3 35 4 RING 4 TIP 4 36 5 RING 5 TIP 5 37 6 RING 6 TIP 6 38 7 RING 7 TIP 7 39 8 RING 8 TIP 8 40 9 RING 9 TIP 9 41 10 RING 10 TIP 10 42 11 RING...
Page 165 - Appendix B; Specifications Summary; SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES; DSX-3 Network Interface
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual B-1 Appendix B Specifications Summary SPECIFICATIONS AND FEATURES This section describes the standard specifications and features incorporated in the MX2800 STS-1. DSX-3 Network Interface SONET STS-1 Asynchronously mapped VT1.5 or V2 TributariesLine length: shor...
Page 166 - Local and network loopbacks; Management; control/configuration; Alarms
Appendix B. Specifications Summary B-2 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 Diagnostics STS-1 Network ANSI T1.107 compatible loopbacksLine loopbacks VT/Port Interfaces Local and network loopbacks Management VT-100 Terminal Interface RJ-48, EIA-232 compatible, female DB-9 adapter provided Integrated...
Page 167 - Environment
Appendix B. Specifications Summary 61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual B-3 Environment Operating: 0 to 50 °C (32 to 122 °F)Storage: -20 to 70 °C (-4 to 158 °F)Relative Humidity: Up to 95%, non-condensing Power AC version: 120 VAC, 30 WDC version: 48 VDC, 30W Physical Dimensions: 7.86“D x 17.0“W x ...
Page 169 - Appendix C; Acronyms/Abbreviations
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual C-1 Appendix C Acronyms/Abbreviations ACO ................ alarm cut off ACT ................. active AIS................... alarm indication signal ALM ................ alarm AMI ................. alternate mark inversion Amp ................. amphenol ANSI ......
Page 175 - Appendix D; Glossary; AMI
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual D-1 Appendix D Glossary 10BaseT Ethernet connector which implements the IEEE standard on 24-gauge, unshielded twisted - pair wiring. AMI Alternate mark inversion. A bipolar line-coding format in T1 transmission sys-tems whereby successive ones are alternately in...
Page 180 - Transmission protocol for packet-switching LANs.
Appendix D. Glossary D-6 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 DSU Data service unit. A device designed to transmit and receive digital data on digi-tal transmission facilities. DTE Data terminal equipment. The end-user terminal or computer that plugs into the termination point (DCE) of a communicat...
Page 182 - To watch or listen to a signal non-intrusively.
Appendix D. Glossary D-8 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 LOS Loss of signal. Defined as a line state in which no pulses are received for 175 bit positions. M13 DS1/DS3 multiplexer that combines up to 28 DS1 channels into one DS3 chan-nel. Uses two-stage, bit synchronous TDM. Mbps Megabits per ...
Page 186 - yellow alarm
Appendix D. Glossary D-12 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual 61200659L1-1 yellow alarm A T3 yellow alarm is an indication sent back toward the source of a failed trans-mit circuit in a DS3 two-way transmission path. The X-bits (X1 and X2) are set to zero.
Page 187 - Index; Numerics
61200659L1-1 MX2800 STS-1 User Manual Index-1 Index Numerics 10BaseT connection, location of 2-7 24 Hour Alarm History DS3 Statistics menu 5-2 A Acknowledge Alarms (ACO) menu 4-12 acknowledgment messages 9-2 All Right 9-3 In Progress 9-3 ACO buttons 2-12 ACT LED, active cards 2-14 ACT LED, standby c...