Page 2 - Consumer Warranty Statement; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT
Consumer Warranty Statement ii Consumer Warranty Statement AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT AGILENT PRODUCT DURATION OF LIMITED WARRANTY HSSI WanProbe 1 year Agilent warrants to you, the end-user customer, that Agilent hardware, accessories and supplies will be free from defects...
Page 4 - Operating Restrictions
iv MISE ENGARDE Cet appareil répond aux normes de la «Classe de sécurité I» et est muni d'un fil de mise à la terre pour votre protection. MISE ENGARDE Pour prévenir les risques de choc électrique, la broche de mise à la terre du cordon d'alimentation ne doit pas être désactivée. Restrictions d'util...
Page 6 - Notice
Notice vi Notice © Copyright Agilent Technologies, Inc. All Rights ReservedReproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. Agilent Tech...
Page 7 - Safety Information; Indoor Use. This instrument is designed for indoor use.; the product shows visible damage,
Safety Information vii Safety Information Before you use this instrument, be sure to pay special attention to the “Safety” and “Warning” topics in this Manual. Failure to comply with the precautions or with specific warnings in this book violates safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended...
Page 8 - Warning Symbols Used in This Book; WARNING; Indicates potential for electrical shock.
Warning Symbols Used in This Book viii Warning Symbols Used in This Book WARNING An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not correctly followed could result in personal injury or loss of life. CAUTION An operating procedure, practice, etc. which, if not strictly observed, could result in da...
Page 9 - Conventions Used in this Book; NOTE; Keys on the keyboard such as; PgDn; are printed in the characters you see here.
Conventions Used in this Book ix Conventions Used in this Book NOTE An operating procedure, practice, or information of importance, is separated from normal text as shown in this NOTE. Terminology and conventions in this manual are handled with the following methods: z Keys on the keyboard such as P...
Page 10 - Trademarks; Ethernet is a trademark of Xerox Corporation.
Trademarks x Trademarks Agilent is a registered trademark and OpenView is a trademark of Hewlett-Packard Company. Microsoft, LAN Manager, MS-DOS, and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. UNIX is a registered trad...
Page 11 - Printing History
Printing History xi Printing History New editions are complete revisions of this book. Update packages may contain new or additional material and be released between editions. See the date of the current edition on the back cover of this book. First Edition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Novemb...
Page 13 - Contents
xiii Contents Consumer Warranty Statement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiOperating Restrictions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ivNotice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 15 - Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal . . . 104
xv Starting the PC Bootp Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 Configuring the Bootptab File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Example Bootptab File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 5 Probe Operation . . . . . . . ....
Page 16 - Glossary
xvi B Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125 Probe Memory Allocation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128 Glossary Index Agilent Technologies, Inc. Offices
Page 17 - Figures
xvii Figures Figure 1-1: The Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Figure 1-2: Probe System Example . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Figure 1-3: Front Panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11Fi...
Page 19 - Tables
xix Tables Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9Table 4-1: Minimum Requirements for a Bootp Server. . . . . . . . . . . . . 74Table 4-2: Bootp Server Bootptab Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85Table 4-3: Bootptab File Tags . . . ....
Page 21 - Introduction
Page 24 - Installation and Configuration Overview; Local Terminal Configuration and Installation
IntroductionInstallation and Configuration Overview 4 Installation and Configuration Overview To quickly install and configure your probe, it is important for you to understand the available configuration and installation options. Configuration consists of setting the probe parameters (IP address, f...
Page 25 - Probe Overview; System Overview; One or more WanProbes
Introduction Probe Overview 5 Probe Overview This section provides some general information on the Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe. NOTE The HSSI WanProbe repeats the received signal. There is a few milliseconds interruption to network traffic if the probe loses power. System Overview A typical probe d...
Page 26 - Agilent HSSI WanProbe
IntroductionProbe Overview 6 Figure 1-2: Probe System Example WANNetwork T3 or E3 from Telco T3/E3DSU/CSU Agilent HSSI WanProbe Router Telemetry Network(Ethernet or Token-Ring) HSSI HSSI
Page 27 - Supported MIBs
Introduction Probe Overview 7 Supported MIBs The WanProbe uses SNMP, MIB-II, Agilent private MIB extensions, and selected RMON MIB groups (groups 3,7,8, and 9) to provide the following features: z Alarms z Filters z Packet Capture z Events z Log z Trap z Signaling Layer Statistics z Signaling Layer ...
Page 28 - Management Stations; Refer to your NetMetrix documentation for more information.; Access Security
IntroductionProbe Overview 8 Management Stations You can use a management station to communicate with the probe and gather network data. The management station presents information in an easy-to-use and easy-to-understand text and graphic format. The management station uses NetMetrix software. NetMe...
Page 29 - Default; public; Table 1-1: Private MIB Access Security Privileges
Introduction Probe Overview 9 Default Community Name Level Permissions public 1 Read access to MIB-II objects. rmon 2 Read access to MIB-II, RMON MIB, and the probe MIB objects, excluding the objects in the accessControl group and in the captureBuffer Table. rmon_admin 3 Write access to RMON MIB and...
Page 30 - Status LEDs; Front Panel LEDs
IntroductionStatus LEDs 10 Status LEDs The probe has status LEDs for the base hardware configuration (the 10Base-T/100Base-TX telemetry interface), for the HSSI WAN interface, and for the optional Token-Ring telemetry interface. These LEDs are located on the front and back panels of the probe. (Figu...
Page 31 - Rear Panel Telemetry LEDs
Introduction Status LEDs 11 Rear Panel Telemetry LEDs The telemetry LEDs are located on the back of the probe. (See Figure 1-4.) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Telemetry Interface Status LEDs On the back of the probe, there are LEDs associated specifically with each interface and a Power LED. The 10Base-T/100B...
Page 32 - Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Status LED
IntroductionStatus LEDs 12 Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Status LED The optional Token-Ring telemetry interface has an LED for Activity. This green LED is turned on when data is being received from the network or transmitted by the probe. When flashing, the frequency shows the amount of traffic. Du...
Page 33 - HSSI WAN Interface Status LEDs
Introduction Status LEDs 13 HSSI WAN Interface Status LEDs The HSSI WAN interface has a pair of In and Out LEDs for Data and Clock functions. It also has a Fault LED for the microprocessor contained on the WAN interface. (See Figure 1-4.) Data. These green LEDs are turned on when valid frames are re...
Page 34 - Included Parts; Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe; Optional Accessories
IntroductionStatus LEDs 14 Included Parts The following items are included with your Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe: z Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe z Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe Installation/User’s Guide—this manual (J3916-99501) z Bootp Software 3.5-inch Disk, for PCs z Hardware Kit (5064-0339) Tw...
Page 35 - Local Terminal Configuration
Page 37 - Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal
Local Terminal Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal 17 Probe Configuration Using a Local Terminal An initial configuration of the probe is necessary before it can communicate over the LAN telemetry network interface or serial port. The WAN interface must be configurated before mo...
Page 39 - Using the Main Menu; To view the probe Main Menu:
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 19 Using the Main Menu To configure the probe, connect a terminal directly to the probe and use the probe Main Menu. NOTE The probe is not available to the network when you are using the configuration menus. To view the probe Main Menu: 1. Connect a t...
Page 42 - Modify/View Configuration Values
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 22 Modify/View Configuration Values To configure items in the Modify/View Configuration Values menu: 1. On the Main Menu, Press 1, Modify/View configuration values. You see the Modify/View Configuration Values menu. 2. Press a number to select a field ...
Page 44 - Modify/View Security Values
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 24 Modify/View Security Values To configure security values for probe access, you use the Modify/View Security Values menu. 1. On the Main Menu, press 2 , Modify/View security values. You see the Modify/View Security Values menu (Figure 2-4). 2. Press ...
Page 45 - Yes; Modify/View Interface Values; Fast Ethernet Telemetry Interface Configuration
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 25 Allow Packet Press 3 and then type Yes to allow or No to not allow Generation packet generation. Allow duplicate and Press 4 and then type Yes to allow or No to not allow changed IP checking checking of duplicate and changed IP addresses. 3. Press ...
Page 46 - necessary to configure the probe to operate on your network.
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 26 2. Press a number to select a field and then type the corresponding values necessary to configure the probe to operate on your network. Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev MAC Address 00 00 C6 XX XX XX Interface Type Ethernet [1]Port 1....
Page 47 - Port Press; Port Type
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 27 Port Press 1 and then press 1 again to display the current Ethernet port configuration parameters and current settings. NOTE If the optional Token-Ring telemetry interface is not installed, the probe will not allow you to change the Fast Ethernet i...
Page 48 - CAUTION
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 28 The Telemetry port only receives packets destined to the telemetry port’s IP address, can transmit packets onto the network, and is used for SNMP communications to the probe. It requires the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway IP Address fi...
Page 49 - Link Speed; Token-Ring Telemetry Interface Configuration; Modify/View Interface Values. You see the
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 29 Link Speed Press 7 and select the Link Speed as Auto Negotiate, 10MB/s, or 100MB/s. Parameters do not take effect until you select the Save Changes and Exit menu item. 3. Press S to save your configuration changes and return to the Main Menu. 4. Pr...
Page 52 - Ring Number
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 32 NOTE Selecting Auto to automatically sense the ring speed does not function in all network installations. If the probe fails to insert into the ring with the Token-Ring Speed set to Auto, select a fixed speed of 4 or 16 to match your network. Ring N...
Page 53 - HSSI WAN Interface Configuration; Use the following procedure to configure the HSSI WAN Interface:
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 33 HSSI WAN Interface Configuration Use the following procedure to configure the HSSI WAN Interface: 1. On the Main Menu, Press 3 , Modify/View Interface Values. You see the Modify/View Interface Values menu (Figure 2-7). 2. Press a number to select a...
Page 55 - Clock Speed
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 35 Clock Speed Press 5 and then select one of the following Clock Speeds: [1]1Mb [2]1.5Mb [3]2Mb [4]2.5Mb [5]3Mb [6]3.5Mb [7]4Mb [8]4.5Mb [9]5Mb [10]5.5Mb [11]6Mb [12]6.5Mb [13]7Mb [14]7.5Mb [15]8Mb [16]8.5Mb [17]9Mb [18]9.5Mb [19]10Mb [20]10.5Mb [21]...
Page 56 - Display Interface Summary; , Display Interface Summary. You see the; Press Enter to return to the Main Menu.; Modify/View Serial Port Settings
Local Terminal ConfigurationUsing the Main Menu 36 Display Interface Summary Use the following procedure to display the Interface Summary screen(Figure 2-8). This screen lists the Interface, Port Type, and IP Address. 1. On the Main Menu, press 4 , Display Interface Summary. You see the Display Inte...
Page 57 - Select Interface Type and then type
Local Terminal Configuration Using the Main Menu 37 2. Select Interface Type and then type Serial . 3. Press 1, Port and then type the Serial Port Number . You see the current serial port settings (Figure 2-9). Modify/View Interface Values Menu - Firmware Rev Interface Type Serial [1]Port 1.2 Serial...
Page 60 - Exiting the Main Menu and Restarting the Probe
40 Exiting the Main Menu and Restarting the Probe 1. On the Main menu, Press 7 to execute a warm start or press 8 to execute a cold start. A cold start is required if you change the IP Address, Default Gateway, or Subnet Mask. For either menu choice, the probe exits the Main Menu and restarts normal...
Page 61 - Installation
Page 62 - “Selecting a Location” on page 43
Installation 42 Installation This chapter describes how to install the Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe. Installing an Agilent probe consists of the following tasks: z “Selecting a Location” on page 43 z “Installing the Probe” on page 44 z “Connecting the Probe” on page 49 z “Starting the Probe” on page...
Page 63 - Selecting a Location; Access to the WAN connection to monitor.
Installation Selecting a Location 43 Selecting a Location Select a location for your probe where it will be the most useful. The probe must be connected to a LAN to retrieve data. The data that can be retrieved was previously monitored from traffic present on the WAN where it is attached. Consider t...
Page 64 - Installing the Probe; “Table Installation” on page 45
InstallationInstalling the Probe 44 Installing the Probe This section describes how to install your probe. First decide which installation method you are going to use and then install the probe using one of the following methods: z “Table Installation” on page 45 z “Rack or Cabinet Installation” on ...
Page 65 - Table Installation; Use the following procedure to install the probe on a table:; Rack or Cabinet Installation; rack holes line up with the holes in the brackets.
Installation Installing the Probe 45 Table Installation Use the following procedure to install the probe on a table: 1. Attach the self-adhesive rubber feet to the bottom of the probe as marked in each corner. 2. Place the probe on a flat surface (refer to the requirements as listed in “Selecting a ...
Page 66 - Figure 3-1: Install the Probe in a Rack or Cabinet
InstallationInstalling the Probe 46 Figure 3-1: Install the Probe in a Rack or Cabinet
Page 67 - Wall Installation; Use the following procedure to install the probe on a wall:
Installation Installing the Probe 47 Wall Installation Use the following procedure to install the probe on a wall: 1. Attach the installation brackets to the probe with the 10-mm #M4 screws (included), using a POZIDRIV #2 or cross-head screwdriver. See Figure 3-2. 2. Attach the probe to a wood sur...
Page 69 - Connecting the Probe; “Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks” below
Installation Connecting the Probe 49 Connecting the Probe The probe communicates with Agilent NetMetrix through Out-of-Band connections using the 10Base-T/100Base-TX or Token-Ring (optional) telemetry interfaces or by using a serial connection. You can establish both telemetry and serial Out-of-Band...
Page 70 - Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks
InstallationConnecting the Probe 50 CAUTION Do not touch the probe connector pins or the cable connector pins. Static discharge may damage equipment. Connecting to 10MB/s Ethernet Telemetry Networks You can connect the probe to the network either by connecting the RJ-45 connector to a 10Base-T/100Ba...
Page 71 - If the SQE test is available on the MAU, disable it.; Figure 3-4: Connecting the Probe to a 10MB/s Ethernet Network
Installation Connecting the Probe 51 The following types of network-specific MAUs are available for connecting to the AUI port: z Fiber-Optic MAU (Agilent 28683A) - for fiber-optic cabling z 10Base-2 MAU (Agilent 28641B) - for ThinLAN cabling NOTE If the SQE test is available on the MAU, disable it....
Page 73 - Connecting to Token-Ring Telemetry Networks
Installation Connecting the Probe 53 Connecting to Token-Ring Telemetry Networks The Token-Ring option must be installed to connect the probe to a Token-Ring telemetry network. CAUTION Connecting the Token-Ring interface to your network when the interface is configured to the wrong network speed (4M...
Page 77 - Figure 3-10 presents the details of the Agilent HSSI interface.; Ethernet
Installation Connecting the Probe 57 Figure 3-10 presents the details of the Agilent HSSI interface. Figure 3-9: HSSI System Figure 3-10: Close-up of the HSSI Interface WANNetwork T3/E3 T3/E3DSU/CSU LANRouter HSSI HSSI Ethernet LAN Out In Data Clock Fault Fault Data Clock Port 1 Port 2 To DTE From D...
Page 78 - In-Line HSSI Connection
InstallationConnecting the Probe 58 In-Line HSSI Connection Connecting the probe in-line requires that the connection between the Data Terminating Equipment (DTE) and the Data Circuit-terminating Equipment (DCE) be momentarily broken. Installation requires the addition of a new HSSI cable to the net...
Page 79 - Direct Connection
Installation Connecting the Probe 59 2. Connect the HSSI cable to the left-most HSSI connector on the HSSI WanProbe. 3. Connect the new HSSI cable between the DSU/CSU and the right-most connector on the HSSI WanProbe. NOTE The HSSI cable should be a straight-through cable. Part numbers: Cisco System...
Page 80 - Modem Connection; “Install the Management Station Modem”
InstallationConnecting the Probe 60 Modem Connection You can use a modem connection to increase the distance between the probe and the NetMetrix management station. Perform the following tasks to make a modem connection between a NetMetrix management station and the probe. Figure 3-13 shows the mode...
Page 81 - Install the Management Station Modem; Hayes-compatible 300 to 38.4 K baud modem; Turn off all equipment prior to making cable connections.
Installation Connecting the Probe 61 Install the Management Station Modem You need the following list of equipment to install the management station’s modem: z Hayes-compatible 300 to 38.4 K baud modem z RS-232C (straight through) modem cable z Modular phone cable with RJ-11 connectors or equivalent...
Page 85 - Data Switch Connection
Installation Connecting the Probe 65 Data Switch Connection Use the data switch connection to provide the flexibility of using more than one management station to communicate with more than one probe. To make a data switch connection to the probe, connect a NetMetrix management station to the probe’...
Page 86 - Figure 3-14: Probe Data Switch Connection
InstallationConnecting the Probe 66 Figure 3-14: Probe Data Switch Connection Modem Modem Modem Modem Data Switch WA N Netw or k T elemetr y Netw or k (Ether net or T o k en-Ring) Agjilent HSSI W anProbe T3/E3 T3/E3 DSU/CSU Router HSSI HSSI
Page 87 - Starting the Probe
Installation Starting the Probe 67 Starting the Probe NOTE If you are using the Bootp server method of configuration, do not attach the power cord to the probe until told to do so in “Bootp Server Configuration” on page 71. If you used the local terminal method of configuration, attach the power cor...
Page 88 - Verifying the Installation; LED; Activity
InstallationVerifying the Installation 68 Verifying the Installation You can verify the probe’s installation by looking at the status LEDs on the front or back of the probe. LEDs on the back of the probe show the status of each port and the LEDs on the front of the probe indicate the status of the 1...
Page 89 - Ethernet Telemetry Interface
Installation Verifying the Installation 69 Out-of-Band Troubleshooting For the Ethernet or Token-Ring telemetry interface, if the Activity LED is off, verify that the probe is properly connected to the telemetry network and that there is traffic on the network. Also, verify that you have the correct...
Page 90 - HSSI Troubleshooting
InstallationVerifying the Installation 70 HSSI Troubleshooting Before monitoring any data, the connection between the network and the probe must be verified as reliable. The physical medium between network devices should also be checked. Simple problems with the connection or the physical layer conf...
Page 91 - Bootp Server Configuration
Page 92 - The following sections are covered in this chapter:
Bootp Server Configuration 72 Bootp Server Configuration This chapter describes how to use the Bootp server method to configure the Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe so that it can communicate over the network. This chapter assumes that you have already installed the probe, but have not attached the powe...
Page 93 - Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server; You can use a Bootstrap Protocol
Bootp Server Configuration Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server 73 Probe Configuration Using a Bootp Server You can use a Bootstrap Protocol (Bootp*) server to load the probe’s IP configuration. This method requires that a Bootp server maintains a file containing client configuration information...
Page 95 - Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 75 Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System If your Bootp server is an HP-UX or Solaris system, use the following instructions to configure the probe: 1. Determine the IP address to be used for the probe. 2. Determine the name to ...
Page 96 - Networking and Communications -> Network Services; bootp server enabled
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 76 The probe automatically broadcasts Bootp requests when its IP address is 0.0.0.0 (the default). The probe broadcasts Bootp requests to signal its need to be configured. 7. For HP-UX systems: Log in as root, then use SAM to follow...
Page 97 - Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System; for Solaris; inetd. Become superuser and use the following procedure:; . Search for a line like the following and; bootps dgram udp wait root path/bootpd bootpd; Where
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 77 Starting the Bootp Server on an HP or Sun System You can start the Bootp server on an HP or Sun system in one of the following ways. Refer to “Configuring the Bootptab File” on page 85 if you need to configure the bootptab file....
Page 98 - For Solaris, determine the process ID for; inetd
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on an HP or Sun System 78 3. For Solaris, determine the process ID for inetd by entering the following command: ps -ef | grep inetd Then force inetd to re-read the inetd.conf file that you modified in Step 1 on page 77 by giving the following command: kil...
Page 99 - Bootp Server Setup on a PC; setup
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on a PC 79 Bootp Server Setup on a PC Bootp software for a PC is included (on a 3.5-inch floppy disk) with your Agilent probe. Bootp software implements an internet Bootstrap Protocol (Bootp) server as defined in RFC 951 and RFC 1048. It is run from the ...
Page 100 - Using Microsoft LAN Manager
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on a PC 80 3. Press Return to continue. The following screen is then displayed: 4. Specify the drive where you want to install the Bootp software and press Return. The default is to install the Bootp software in C:\ . The following screen is then displaye...
Page 101 - The final screen looks like the following:
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on a PC 81 1. Skip this step if you only have one LAN interface in your system (the following screen will not be displayed.) Specify the driver that will be used for the Bootp server. This is an example; your driver may be different. 2. The final screen ...
Page 102 - Using Novell NetWare; Press return to continue from the following screen.
Bootp Server ConfigurationBootp Server Setup on a PC 82 Using Novell NetWare If you have selected Microsoft LAN Manager 1.0 or later, go back to “Using Microsoft LAN Manager” on page 80. If you have selected Novell NetWare v3.1 or later from the setup menu, use the following procedure to setup your ...
Page 103 - The final screen looks like the following:; Starting the PC Bootp Server; You can start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways:
Bootp Server Configuration Bootp Server Setup on a PC 83 3. The final screen looks like the following: Starting the PC Bootp Server You can start the PC Bootp server in one of the following ways: z As a standalone executable program by entering the following: bootpd -a IP address -s z As a TSR (term...
Page 105 - Configuring the Bootptab File; Bootptab File Location; Sun SPARC system
Bootp Server Configuration Configuring the Bootptab File 85 Configuring the Bootptab File Configure the bootptab file by using the following procedure and any ASCII text editor to edit one of the files from Table 4-2. 1. Enter your IP parameters into the bootptab file for each probe that you want to...
Page 107 - Only bootpquery with bootptab entries include the ba tag.; Server; Bootp Server
Bootp Server Configuration Configuring the Bootptab File 87 NOTE Only bootpquery with bootptab entries include the ba tag. Server Verification Process HP-UX Bootp Server Test the Bootp process by entering one of the following: For HP-UX 9.x: /etc/bootpquery <hardware address> For HP-UX 10.x an...
Page 108 - Example Bootptab File; The following is an example of the
Bootp Server ConfigurationConfiguring the Bootptab File 88 Example Bootptab File The following is an example of the C:\bootpd\bootptab file provided with the PC Bootp software. At the end of this bootptab file, there are example IP configuration entries for a probe. # Example bootptab: database for ...
Page 109 - Probe Operation
Page 111 - Restarting the Probe; A warm start resets the probe’s measurement data only.; Warm Start
Probe Operation Restarting the Probe 91 Restarting the Probe The probe can be restarted by performing a warm start or a cold start. In either case, the probe executes self-tests and re-initializes. There are differences in the effects of each type of restart. z A warm start resets the probe’s measur...
Page 113 - Cycling Power
Probe Operation Restarting the Probe 93 *PPP refers to PPP, HDLC, or SDLC. Cycling Power A power outage or cycling power to the probe causes a warm start. The probe does not have a power switch; therefore, cycling the power consists of disconnecting and reconnecting the power cord. Probe Configurati...
Page 114 - Selecting the Warm Start Menu Item; to execute a warm start and exit the probe’s Main Menu. The warm
Probe OperationRestarting the Probe 94 Selecting the Warm Start Menu Item Use the following procedure to warm start the probe using the probe’s Main Menu: 1. Connect a local terminal (or a PC emulating a terminal) to the probe. Refer to “Local Terminal Configuration and Installation” on page 4 for i...
Page 115 - Cold Start; You can cold start the probe by doing one of the following:; Pressing the CONFIG Button Twice
Probe Operation Restarting the Probe 95 Cold Start A cold start resets all of the probe’s measurement data as well as all alarm, event, filter, and user-defined statistics configuration to their default values. Basic communications configuration parameters (IP address, default gateway IP address, an...
Page 116 - Selecting the Cold Start Menu Item; to execute a cold start and to exit the probe’s Main Menu. The cold
Probe OperationRestarting the Probe 96 Selecting the Cold Start Menu Item Use the following procedure to cold start the probe using the probe’s Main Menu: 1. Connect a local terminal (or a PC emulation a terminal) to the probe. Refer to “Probe Operation” on page 89 for information on connecting a lo...
Page 117 - Download New Firmware
Page 118 - Included with Agilent NetMetrix.
Download New Firmware 98 Download New Firmware The instructions in this chapter describe how to download new firmware to theAgilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe. This download procedure is only necessary to upgrade your probe firmware to a new firmware release. New firmware for the probe comes in the form o...
Page 119 - The following download procedures are covered in this chapter:
Download New Firmware 99 The following download procedures are covered in this chapter: z “Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal” on page 100 z “Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal” on page 104 z “Xmodem Download of Firmware” on page 108 You can also dow...
Page 120 - Install New Download Firmware on an HP-UX Workstation
Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 100 Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal The following instructions assume you are using HP-UX 9.0, or later. Before upgrading firmware, you must first establish an IP connection between you...
Page 121 - Download Firmware to the Probe; Verify the following before you start the download procedure:
Download New Firmware Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 101 Download Firmware to the Probe Once the new firmware is installed on the HP-UX workstation, you can download it to the probe. Verify the following before you start the download procedure: z The probe is connecte...
Page 122 - to display the Download Menu as shown in Figure 6-2.
Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 102 NOTE Item 5 in Figure 6-1 is not displayed if the Allow TFTP firmware downloads menu item is disabled. Refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24 for more information on enabling this menu item. If item 5 ...
Page 123 - Filename to download
Download New Firmware Downloading Firmware using an HP-UX Workstation and a Terminal 103 3. Verify that the probe’s IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway address, as displayed at the bottom of the Download Menu screen, are correct. If you need to change the configuration information, press 0 ...
Page 125 - Verify the following before you start the download procedure.
Download New Firmware Downloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal 105 Verify the following before you start the download procedure. z The probe is connected to the network. z The IP address, subnet mask, and default gateway of the probe are configured correctly. z A terminal (or a PC ru...
Page 126 - to display the Download menu as shown in Figure 6-4.
Download New FirmwareDownloading Firmware using a Networked PC and a Terminal 106 NOTE Item 5 in Figure 6-3 is not displayed if the Allow TFTP firmware downloads menu item is not enabled. Refer to “Modify/View Security Values” on page 24 for more information on enabling this menu item. If item 5 (TF...
Page 128 - Xmodem Download of Firmware; Access the HyperTerminal Windows 95 application or a similar
Download New FirmwareXmodem Download of Firmware 108 Xmodem Download of Firmware You can download firmware from your PC to the probe via Xmodem by using the following procedure: 1. Access the HyperTerminal Windows 95 application or a similar communications program which supports Xmodem file transfer...
Page 129 - to display the XMODEM download menu shown in Figure 6-6.
Download New Firmware Xmodem Download of Firmware 109 6. Press 6 to display the XMODEM download menu shown in Figure 6-6. Main Menu - Revision 1.Modify/View configuration values -> 2.Modify/View security values -> 3.Modify/View interface values -> 4.Display interface summary 5.TFTP Download...
Page 133 - Cables and Connectors
Page 134 - This appendix covers the following sections:
Cables and Connectors 114 Cables and Connectors This appendix lists cables for use with the Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe. The minimum connector pin-out is shown if you wish to use an unlisted cable. Note that each connector pin-out does not necessarily match the pin-out for the corresponding Agilent...
Page 135 - HSSI Connectors and Cables
Cables and Connectors HSSI Connectors and Cables 115 HSSI Connectors and Cables The HSSI cables for connecting to the HSSI WanProbe are industry standard cables. The following table shows the HSSI pinout. Signal Name + Side Pin No. - Side Pin No. Direction a Router a. Router is + side (DTE). DSU is ...
Page 136 - HSSI Null Modem Cable; The following table shows the HSSI Null Modem pinout.; Not Used
Cables and ConnectorsHSSI Null Modem Cable 116 HSSI Null Modem Cable The following table shows the HSSI Null Modem pinout. Signal Name From Pins Direction To Pins Signal Name RT (Receive Timing) 2, 27 —> 9, 34 TT (Terminal Timing) CA (DCE Available) 3, 28 —> 8, 33 TA (DTE Available) RD (Receiv...
Page 139 - Serial Port Interface Cables; Cable Function
Cables and Connectors Serial Port Interface Cables 119 Serial Port Interface Cables The following table shows the recommended cables for connecting the probe’s serial port interface to a terminal or modem. Cable Function Cable Type Connectors Agilent Product Number Connect a terminal or PC to the pr...
Page 140 - Cable Connector Pin-Outs
Cables and ConnectorsCable Connector Pin-Outs 120 Cable Connector Pin-Outs The Probe’s RS-232 Port Pin-Out The following table shows the pin-out for the Probe’s 25-Pin RS-232 port (connector), which is used to connect to a terminal or modem using the appropriate cable. NOTE The probe asserts pins 20...
Page 141 - The Probe’s RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors; Modem
Cables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-Outs 121 The Probe’s RS-232 Modem Cable Connectors The following table shows the minimum pin-out for connecting the Probe’s RS-232 port to a modem using a 25-pin male to 25-pin male cable. Modem End 25-pin Male Probe End 25-pin Male 2 <-- 2 3 --> 3 4 &...
Page 143 - UTP Network Connector Pin-Out; MsAU End
Cables and Connectors Cable Connector Pin-Outs 123 UTP Network Connector Pin-Out The following table shows the RJ-45 (UTP) to RJ-45 connector pin-outs. MsAU End RJ-45 Probe End RJ-45 3 <-- 3 4 --> 4 5 --> 5 Table A-9: UTP (Type 3) Network Connector Pin-Outs
Page 144 - STP Network Connector Pin-Out; Figure A-1: Data Connector Color Coded Connection Points; Red
Cables and ConnectorsCable Connector Pin-Outs 124 STP Network Connector Pin-Out The following table shows the DB-9 (STP) to data connector pin-out. Refer to Figure A-1 for the color coded connection points. Figure A-1: Data Connector Color Coded Connection Points MsAU End Data Connector Probe End DB...
Page 145 - Specifications
Page 146 - Network Compatibility; Supports external Hayes-compatible modems from 300 to 38.4 K baud.
Specifications 126 Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for the Agilent J3916A HSSI WanProbe. Network Compatibility Agilent J3916ABase Hardware: 10Base-T/100Base-TX RJ-45 and AUI, Telemetry Interface. The probe can use either a Fast Ethernet network connection, an optional Token-Rin...
Page 147 - This is a Pollution Degree 2 product.; Temperature
Specifications 127 Dimensions H x W x D: 8.9 x 42.5 x 23.5 cm (3.5 x 16.8 x 9.3 in) Weight 5.9 kg (13.8 lbs) without options Power Requirements 120 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 Amps; 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.75 Amps Range: 100 VAC to 240 VAC +/- 10% Environment General This is a Pollution Degree 2 product. This i...
Page 148 - Probe Memory Allocation
Specifications 128 Probe Memory Allocation The memory allocated to each parameter depends on how much memory is installed in the probe. The memory parameter values relate to the various items in the RMON or the Agilent private MIBs. These parameters were valid at the time of publication. Table B-1 s...
Page 149 - Parameter
Specifications 129 * These numbers indicate that the probe will reserve memory for the minimum number shown in the table. If memory available, these numbers can be higher. Parameter 32MB 64MB 128MB Total number of history buckets for all studies (Frame Relay) 169,000 345,000 698,000 Total number of ...
Page 168 - HP OpenView can discover the interface
Glossary 148 Subnet Mask Identifies the subnet field of a network address and is a 32-bit Internet address written in dotted-decimal notation. A subnet mask is used to divide a network into sub networks. SVC (Switched Virtual Circuit) A virtual circuit which is dynamically created and torn down when...
Page 171 - Index; Symbols
151 Index Symbols ~ Line On LED 10 , 69 Verifying the Installation 68 Numerics 100Base-TX Networks 52 10Base-2 MAU 51 10Base-T Networks 52 10Base-T/100/Base-TX Networks Connecting 51 10MB/s Ethernet Networks Connecting 50 9000 System, Minimum Bootp Server Requirements 73 A Access Security 8 Accessor...