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Page 2 - FCC AND IC STATEMENTS; FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

FCC AND IC STATEMENTS 1 FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND INDUSTRY CANADIA RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used properly, that is,in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may...

Page 4 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Contents; Chapter

TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 Contents Chapter Page 1. Specifications.....................................................................................................................................................42. Introduction ..............................................................................

Page 5 - Channels; Enhanced, handling beyond ITU X.3 requirements

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 4 Links (X.25) Characteristics Number of Links 3 Data Rate All the links aggregate up to 2.15 Mbps Interface RS-232/V.24, X.21, or V.35 (selected when you order) Connectors RS-232/V.24 25-pin D-type, female X.21 15-pin, female V.35 34-pin, female Protoco...

Page 8 - CHAPTER 2: Introduction

CHAPTER 2: Introduction 7 • Routing between several Frame Relay devices or networks (Frame Relay to Frame Relay switching). (See Figure 2-5 .) • Connection of devices supporting HDLC protocol to the X.25 or Frame Relay network. (See Figure 2-6 .) Figure 2-1. Fradswitch-8A ser ving as backbone for pr...

Page 9 - One link configured as async channel.

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 8 Figure 2-2. Fradswitch-8A providing X.25 switching and async channel expansion. Figure 2-3. Fradswitch-8A ser ving as a PAD with redundant link and load sharing. One link configured as async channel. FRADSWITCH-8A STM X.25 X.25 64 Kbps COMPUTER STAT-24...

Page 11 - Frame Relay Link Features; .) If the Fradswitch is located at the network

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 10 Figure 2-6. Fradswitch-8A connecting HDLC devices over X.25 or Frame Relay. 2.3 X.25 Link Features When the Fradswitch links are configured for X.25, they operate synchronously at data rates up to 2.15 Mbps. The links interface is DTE or DCE, and the ...

Page 13 - Command Facility Features

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 12 The Fradswitch supports four call-initiation methods, independently selectable for each channel. 1) Manual (regular) call initiation, whereby the user provides all the information required to set up the call by entering an X.28 command. 2) Mnemonic ca...

Page 15 - System-Parameter Configuration Capabilities

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 14 For activities that involve repetitive preparation of the same set of parameters, such as channelconfiguration, profiles, call IDs, etc., the Fradswitch provides a time-saving duplicate function, which allows copying an already-prepared data set as a ...

Page 16 - • Fradswitch system data:

CHAPTER 2: Introduction 15 • Compression of data stored in the Fradswitch’s nonvolatile memory, to allow maximum use of the available storage capacity. The compression is performed by rearranging the data stored in the memory,to close gaps between data blocks that appear naturally when the stored in...

Page 18 - Number of transmission and reception errors.; Diagnostic Features; Chapter 5; of the

CHAPTER 2: Introduction 17 • LAPB (layer 2) statistics: Total number of I, RR, RNR, REJ, and FRMR frames transmitted and received by layer 2. Number of transmission and reception errors. LAPB state. Current frame size. •X.25 (layer 3) statistics: Total number of I, clear, reset, and restart packets ...

Page 19 - Chapter 2; Site Requirements; Power; Packet Switching Guide; Appendix A; Packet Switching Guide

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 18 This chapter provides mechanical and electrical installation procedures for the Fradswitch. The Fradswitch is delivered completely assembled. It’s designed to be installed as a desktop unit or to be mounted in a 19-inch rack. After installing the unit...

Page 20 - • The extension board.; NOTE

CHAPTER 3: Installation 19 AmbientRequirements The ambient operating temperature of the Fradswitch should be 32 to 122°F (0 to 50°C),at a relative humidity of up to 90%, noncondensing. 3.3 Fradswitch Hardware Configuration Information 3.3.1 G ENERAL I NFORMATION The Fradswitch contains three differe...

Page 21 - and use the following; COVER

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 20 Figure 3-1. Fradswitch-8A boards. 3.3.2 I NTERNAL J UMPERS WARNING! In order to avoid the possibility of electrical shock, always turn the power switch off anddisconnect the power cable from mains before opening the Fradswitch. The Fradswitch has two ...

Page 22 - CHAPTER 3: Installation; NOR

CHAPTER 3: Installation 21 INIT–NOR jumper, JP2 This jumper is used to select the default set of configuration parameters stored in the Fradswitch. The jumper has two positions: NOR Normal operation. The Fradswitch uses the parameters selected by the user during the last configuration session. INIT ...

Page 23 - Each interface board is configured as either DCE or DTE.; Refer to

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 22 3.3.3 I NTERFACE B OARD The Fradswitch is available with three types of removable interface boards: • V.24 (RS-232) interface for DTE and DCE. • V.35 interface for DTE and DCE. • X.21 interface for DTE. WARNING! In order to a void the possibility of e...

Page 25 - Cable Connections; in the

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 24 3.5 Cable Connections The Fradswitch has three connectors located on the rear panel that serve the X.25 links, and RJ-45 connectors located on the front panel for the asynchronous data channels. 3.5.1 A SYNCHRONOUS D ATA -C HANNEL C ONNECTIONS Fradswi...

Page 27 - “Item” refer to the identification numbers in; Item

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 26 4.1 Controls, Indicators, and Connectors Table 4-1 lists the Fradswitch’s front-panel indicators and connectors. The numbers under the heading “Item” refer to the identification numbers in Figure 4-1 . Figure 4-1. Fradswitch-8A front-panel controls, i...

Page 29 - under the heading “Item” refer to the identification numbers in

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 28 Table 4-2 lists the functions of the Fradswitch’s rear-panel controls and connectors. The numbers under the heading “Item” refer to the identification numbers in Figure 4-2 . Figure 4-2. Fradswitch-8A rear-panel controls and connectors. Table 4-2. Fra...

Page 30 - Operating the Fradswitch; What to Do in Case of Malfunction; Chapter 7

CHAPTER 4: Operation 29 4.2 Operating the Fradswitch After being prepared for operation as explained in Section 4.1 , the Fradswitch normally operates unattended. Operator intervention is required only when the Fradswitch is set up for the first time or must be adapted to new operational requirement...

Page 31 - Connecting to the Fradswitch Command Facility; If the Fradswitch is operating, use the following procedure:

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 30 This section provides concise operating instructions for the Fradswitch. Remember that the informationappearing in this chapter is intended to help you start using the Fradswitch; it is not a replacement for thedetailed operating instructions containe...

Page 32 - CHAPTER 5: Quick Start; The Fradswitch sends the main menu of the command facility (

CHAPTER 5: Quick Start 31 Figure 5-1. Fradswitch-8A opening screen. Enter the password. The factory-default password is a carriage return. The Fradswitch sends the main menu of the command facility ( Figure 5-2 ). Figure 5-2. Main menu. MAIN MENU 1) CONFIGURE 2) SYSTEM CONTROL 3) DIAGNOSTICS 4) STAT...

Page 33 - ) connected through a Fradswitch to a; • Enter the Fradswitch command facility (see

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 32 5.2 Basic X.25 Configuration Procedures The following text describes the configuration procedure for the basic application shown in Figure 5-3 . This configuration includes two X.25 PADs (in this case, X.25 PAD 8 ) connected through a Fradswitch to a ...

Page 34 - • Enter 1 at the “Enter link number to update:” prompt.; subaddress is 1X, and that your number 2

CHAPTER 5: Quick Start 33 • Enter 1 at the “Enter link number to update:” prompt. • Verify that the X.25 transmission mode is DCE. This section assumes that your matching X.25 PAD 8 is configured as DTE. • Repeat the above procedure for link 3. • Return to the Fradswitch main menu, and select 2 (SYS...

Page 35 - After doing all of the above, the routing table will be shown as in; Select any link number between 1 and 3.

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 34 • On the Fradswitch system control menu, select 9 (Reset), and enter “y” at the “Are you sure (y/n):” prompt. After doing all of the above, the routing table will be shown as in Figure 5-4 . Figure 5-4. Basic Fradswitch connection routing table. 5.3 S...

Page 36 - The STM Async Channels are numbered according to the link number:; New Implementation; • There is at least one LCN available.

CHAPTER 5: Quick Start 35 9. The STM Async Channels are numbered according to the link number: For link number 1, in Stat-8, they are numbered 101—108. For link number 1, in Stat-24, they are numbered 101—124. For link number 2, in Stat-8, they are numbered 201—208. For link number 2, in Stat-24, th...

Page 37 - The screens below and on the next page show entries 1 through 5.

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 36 The “stop search” field lets you limit the address match search, so you can define more than three routingoptions to a given set of addresses. Furthermore, the “stop search” field allows restricting a subset of anaddress set to a subset of links. For ...

Page 39 - Management Procedures; If you want to see the new parameter values, type a; Calling Procedures; Local Call

FRADSWITCH-8A, FRADSWITCH-16A, FRADSWITCH-24A 38 5.5 Management Procedures All of the management procedures described below are started by entering a command when the channel is in the command mode. Recallingthe PAD If the channel is in the command mode, you can see the PAD prompt on the monitorof y...

Page 40 - Mnemonic Call

CHAPTER 5: Quick Start 39 Mnemonic Call If the same destination is often used, it can be called by a mnemonic call, provided the call-initiation information has been defined by means of the Call ID function (see Chapter 2 in the Packet Switching Guide ). To use the mnemonic call initiation command, ...

Page 41 - NOTES