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9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 FrameSaver r SLV 9124 User's Guide

Page 4 - Contents; About This Guide

i 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Contents About This Guide H Purpose and Intended Audience vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Document Organization vii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Product-Related Documents i...

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Contents ii 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 H Setting Up Auto-Configuration 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Selecting a Frame Relay Discovery Mode 3-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Automatically Removing a Circuit 3-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 6 - iii; Security and Logins

Contents iii 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 4 Security and Logins H Limiting Access 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Controlling Asynchronous Terminal Access 4-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Controlling Externa...

Page 7 - iv; Troubleshooting

Contents iv 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 6 Troubleshooting H Problem Indicators 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication 6-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Resetting the Unit from the Control...

Page 8 - Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices

Contents v 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 8 Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices H Before Getting Started 8-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . H Configuring NetScout Manager Plus 8-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 9 - vi; Technical Specifications

Contents vi 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 H Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trap: warmStart B-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Trap: authenticationFailure B-7 . . . . . . . . . . ....

Page 10 - vii; Purpose and Intended Audience; Section

vii 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 About This Guide Purpose and Intended Audience This document contains information that applies to the Model 9124 FrameSaverService Level Verifier (SLV) unit. It is intended for system designers, engineers,administrators, and operators. You must be familiar with the fun...

Page 11 - viii; Technical Specifications.

About This Guide viii 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Section Description Chapter 7 Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices. Identifieswhere installation and setup information is located and howFrameSaver units are supported. Chapter 8 Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaverDevices. Describes ...

Page 12 - ix; Product-Related Documents; Document Number; FrameSaver SLV Documentation:

About This Guide ix 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Product-Related Documents Document Number Document Title FrameSaver SLV Documentation: 9124-A2-LN10 FrameSaver SLV 9124 Installation Instructions 9124-A2-LL10 FrameSaver SLV 9124 Quick Reference Paradyne OpenLane NMS Documentation: 7800-A2-GZ41 OpenLane...

Page 13 - Conventions Used; Convention Used; Italic

About This Guide x 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Conventions Used Convention Used When Used Italic To indicate variable information (e.g.,DLCI nnnn). Menu selection sequence To provide an abbreviated method for indicatingthe selections to be made from a menu orselections from within a menu beforeperfor...

Page 14 - About the FrameSaver SLV 9124; SLM Overview

1-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 About the FrameSaver SLV 9124 1 This chapter includes the following: H SLM Overview H FrameSaver SLV 9124 Features SLM Overview The Service Level Management (SLM) Solution consists of: H FrameSaver r SLV units H OpenLane r SLM system H NetScout Manager Plus application...

Page 15 - FrameSaver SLV 9124 Features; TruePut

About the FrameSaver SLV 9124 1-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 FrameSaver SLV 9124 Features The FrameSaver SLV 9124 unit provides the following features: H Intelligent Service Level Verification. Provides accurate throughput,latency, and availability measurements to determine network performanceand wh...

Page 16 - Maximum Number of PVCs and Management PVCs Supported.

About the FrameSaver SLV 9124 1-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 H RMON-Based User History Statistics Gathering. Provides everythingneeded to monitor network service levels, plus throughput with accurate datadelivery, network latency, and LMI and PVC availability. In addition, port bursting statistics a...

Page 20 - What appears on the screens depends on:; Current configuration – How your network is currently configured.

2-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 User Interface andBasic Operation 2 This chapter tells you how to access, use, and navigate the menu-driven userinterface. It includes the following: H Logging On H Main Menu H Screen Work Areas H Navigating the Screens — Keyboard Keys — Function Keys — Selecting from ...

Page 21 - Logging On; Main Menu screen; Procedure

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Logging On Start a session using one of the following methods: H Telnet session via: — An in-band management channel through the frame relay network. — A local in-band management channel configured on the DTE port between the FrameSav...

Page 22 - Saving Configuration

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 If your login was . . . Then the . . . Valid Main Menu appears (see page 2-4 ). Begin your session. Invalid Message, Invalid Password , appears on line 24, and the Login screen is redisplayed. After three unsuccessful attempts: – A Te...

Page 23 - User Interface and Basic Operation; Main Menu; Menu Hierarchy

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Main Menu Entry to all of the FrameSaver unit’s tasks begins at the Main Menu, which hasfive menus or branches. The Access Level at the top of the screen only appearswhen security has been set up. ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 24 - Screen Work Areas; There are two user work areas:; Screen area – Where you input information into fields.; Below is a sample configuration screen.; Screen Format

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Screen Work Areas There are two user work areas: H Screen area – Where you input information into fields. H Function keys area – Where you perform specific screen functions. Below is a sample configuration screen. ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 25 - Navigating the Screens; You can navigate the screens by:; Keyboard Keys

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Navigating the Screens You can navigate the screens by: H Using keyboard keys. H Switching between the two screen work areas using function keys. Keyboard Keys Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screen area: Press ...

Page 26 - Function Keys; All function keys (located in the lower part of the screen see the

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Function Keys All function keys (located in the lower part of the screen; see the example on page 2-5 ) operate the same way throughout the screens. They are not case-sensitive, so upper- or lowercase letters can be used interchangeab...

Page 27 - Selecting from a Menu; To select from a menu:; Switching Between Screen Areas; Use Ctrl-a to switch between screen areas (see the example on; To switch to the function keys area:

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Selecting from a Menu " Procedure To select from a menu: 1. Tab or press the down arrow key to position the cursor on a menu selection, or press the up arrow key to move the cursor to the bottom of the menu list. Each menu selecti...

Page 28 - Selecting a Field

User Interface and Basic Operation 2-9 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Selecting a Field Once you reach the desired menu or screen, select a field to view or change, orissue a command. Press the Tab or right arrow key to move the cursor from one field to another. Thecurrent setting or value appears to th...

Page 30 - Configuration; This chapter includes the following:

3-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuration 3 This chapter includes the following: H Basic Configuration — Configuration Option Areas — Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options — Changing Configuration Options — Saving Configuration Options — Minimal Configuration Before Deploying Remote Unit...

Page 32 - Basic Configuration; Configuration Menu; Setting Up Auto-Configuration

Configuration 3-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Basic Configuration Configuration option settings determine how the FrameSaver unit operates. Usethe FrameSaver unit’s Configuration Edit/Display menu to display or changeconfiguration option settings. The Configuration Edit/Display menu of the FrameSaver...

Page 33 - Configuration Option Areas; FrameSaver SLV 9124 Quick Reference; Configuration Option Area

Configuration 3-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuration Option Areas The FrameSaver unit arrives with configured factory default settings, which arelocated in the Factory Default Configuration option area. You can find the defaultsettings for configuration options in the: H FrameSaver SLV 9124 Qu...

Page 34 - Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options; To load a set of configuration options for editing:

Configuration 3-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options To access and display configuration options, load (copy) the applicableconfiguration option set into the edit area. " Procedure To load a set of configuration options for editing: 1. From the Main Menu, p...

Page 35 - Changing Configuration Options; To change configuration option settings:

Configuration 3-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Changing Configuration Options " Procedure To change configuration option settings: 1. From the Configuration Edit/Display menu, select a set of configuration options and press Enter. For example: Configuration → PVC Connections 2. Select the configur...

Page 36 - Saving Configuration Options; Command Complete

Configuration 3-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Saving Configuration Options When changes to the configuration options are complete, use the Save functionkey to save your changes to either the Current, Customer 1, or Customer 2configuration areas. NOTE: When changing settings, you must Save for changes...

Page 37 - Minimal Configuration Before Deploying Remote Units; Node IP Address

Configuration 3-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Minimal Configuration Before Deploying Remote Units At a minimum, the following configuration options must be set before deploying aa FrameSaver unit to a remote site: H Node IP Address H Node Subnet Mask See Table 3-11, Node IP Options , for a descriptio...

Page 38 - Setting Up for Trap Dial-Out; Configuring SNMP NMS Security Options; Setting Up an External Modem for Trap Dial-Out; Configuring the COM Port to Support an External; Setting Up Call Directories for Trap Dial-Out

Configuration 3-9 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up for Trap Dial-Out An external modem can be attached to the COM port for dialing out when anSNMP trap is generated. To set up an external modem, you need to: 1. Set up SNMP trap managers. 2. Set up an external modem. 3. Set up Modem Directory ph...

Page 39 - Auto-Configuration Screen Example

Configuration 3-10 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up Auto-Configuration The auto-configuration feature allows you to select a method of automaticconfiguration and connection of DLCIs within the FrameSaver unit, as well as toautomatically remove DLCIs and connections that are no longer supported ...

Page 40 - Selecting a Frame Relay Discovery Mode; Discovery Mode

Configuration 3-11 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Selecting a Frame Relay Discovery Mode When a Frame Relay Discovery Mode is active, the FrameSaver unit “discovers”network DLCIs from the network LMI status response message. It configures anetwork DLCI, a user data port DLCI, and automatically connects ...

Page 42 - Automatically Removing a Circuit

Configuration 3-13 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 When a Frame Relay Discovery Mode is changed and saved, the Saving will cause Auto-Configuration to update and Restart. Are yousure? prompt appears. No is the default for this prompt. H If Yes (y) is entered, the Delete All DLCIs and PVC Connections? pro...

Page 43 - Setting Up Management; General SNMP Management Options; Setting Up Local Management at the Central Site; DLCI Record Options

Configuration 3-14 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up Management FrameSaver units are already set up for SNMP management, with CommunityName 1 set to Public and Name 1 Access set to Read/Write. For remote sites,other than the IP Address, this is all that is required. Configuration → Management an...

Page 44 - Setting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP; Configuring Node IP Information; router RIP; int serialx; IP RIP Receive version 1; Setting Up Service Provider Connectivity at the Central Site; Modify DLCI Record for DLCI Number

Configuration 3-15 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP Using the system’s standard Routing Information Protocol (RIP) feature, routinginformation is passed to the router over the management PVC, so the router canlearn routes to FrameSaver SLV devices. Node IP informat...

Page 45 - Changing Operating Mode

Configuration 3-16 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 5. Select the Delete EDLCI Connections and Make a Mgmt Only PVC option. PVC connections for the selected DLCI are broken, the Port-1 DLCI mappedto this network DLCI and the embedded management DLCI (EDLCI) aredeleted, and the selected DLCI will be reconf...

Page 46 - Configuration Option Tables; The following configuration option tables are included:; Configuring the Overall System; The System menu includes the following:

Configuration 3-17 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuration Option Tables Configuration option descriptions contained in this chapter are in menu order,even though this may not be the order in which you access each whenconfiguring the unit. The following configuration option tables are included: H T...

Page 47 - Configuring Frame Relay and LMI for the System; System Frame Relay and LMI Options (1 of 2)

Configuration 3-18 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring Frame Relay and LMI for the System Select Frame Relay and LMI from the System menu to display or change theFrame Relay and LMI options for the entire system (see Table 3-1). Main Menu → Configuration → System → Frame Relay and LMI See Configu...

Page 48 - System Frame Relay and LMI Options (2 of 2)

Configuration 3-19 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-1. System Frame Relay and LMI Options (2 of 2) LMI Clearing Event (N3) Possible Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10Default Setting: 1 Configures the LMI-defined N3 parameter, which sets the number of error-freemessages that must be received b...

Page 49 - Configuring Service; Service Level Verification Options (1 of 2)

Configuration 3-20 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring Service Level Verification Options SLV options are selected from the System menu (see Table 3-2). Main Menu → Configuration → System → Service Level Verification Table 3-2. Service Level Verification Options (1 of 2) SLV Sample Interval (secs...

Page 50 - Service Level Verification Options (2 of 2)

Configuration 3-21 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-2. Service Level Verification Options (2 of 2) SLV Timeout Clearing Event Threshold Available Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4 . . . 20Default Setting: 1 Specifies the number of consecutive SLV messages that must be received before theDLCI Inactive status is...

Page 51 - Configuring General System Options

Configuration 3-22 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring General System Options Select General from the System menu to configure the general systemconfiguration options (see Table 3-3). Main Menu → Configuration → System → General Table 3-3. General System Options (1 of 2) Test Timeout Possible Set...

Page 53 - Configuring the Physical Interfaces; Network Interface; Configuring the Network Interface; Network Physical Interface Options (1 of 4)

Configuration 3-24 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the Physical Interfaces Characteristics for the following physical interfaces can be configured: H Network Interface H User Data Port H DSX-1 Interface Physical Options Configuring the Network Interface When configuring the physical character...

Page 54 - Network Physical Interface Options (2 of 4)

Configuration 3-25 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-4. Network Physical Interface Options (2 of 4) Bit Stuffing Possible Settings: 62411, DisableDefault Setting: 62411 Determines the type of bit insertion to provide ones density requirements for datatransmitted to the network. Display Conditions –...

Page 55 - Network Physical Interface Options (3 of 4)

Configuration 3-26 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-4. Network Physical Interface Options (3 of 4) Network Initiated PLB Possible Settings: Enable, DisableDefault Setting: Enable Allows the initiation and termination of the payload loopback (PLB) to be controlled bythe receipt of PLB-Actuate and P...

Page 56 - Network Physical Interface Options (4 of 4)

Configuration 3-27 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-4. Network Physical Interface Options (4 of 4) Excessive Error Rate Threshold Possible Settings: 10E-4, 10E-5, 10E-6, 10E-7, 10E-8, 10E-9Default Setting: 10E-4 Sets the error rate threshold that determines when an EER condition is declared. Theex...

Page 57 - Configuring the User Data Port; Data Port Physical Interface Options (1 of 2)

Configuration 3-28 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the User Data Port Select Physical from the Data Ports menu to configure the physicalcharacteristics for the user data port (see Table 3-5). Main Menu → Configuration → Data Ports → Physical Table 3-5. Data Port Physical Interface Options (1 ...

Page 58 - Data Port Physical Interface Options (2 of 2)

Configuration 3-29 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-5. Data Port Physical Interface Options (2 of 2) Monitor RTS (Control) Possible Settings: Enable, DisableDefault Setting: Enable Specifies whether the state of the Request To Send (RTS) circuits on the user data portwill be used to determine when...

Page 59 - Configuring the DSX-1 Interface

Configuration 3-30 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the DSX-1 Interface Select DSX-1 to display or change the physical configuration options when aDSX-1 interface is installed (see Table 3-6). Main Menu → Configuration → DSX-1 Table 3-6. DSX-1 Physical Interface Options (1 of 2) Interface Stat...

Page 61 - Assigning Time Slots/Cross Connections; Frame relay links to the network interface time slots; Assigning Frame Relay Time Slots to the Network Interface

Configuration 3-32 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Assigning Time Slots/Cross Connections The system allows you to assign data paths between the various interfaces toshare the T1 network. Assuming that the DSX-1 interface is enabled, you canmake the following cross connection assignments: H Frame relay l...

Page 62 - Frame Relay Network Time Slot Assignment Screen Example

Configuration 3-33 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Frame Relay Network Time Slot Assignment Screen Example ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 63 - Assigning DSX-1 Time Slots to the Network Interface; DSX-1 Physical Interface Options; Value

Configuration 3-34 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration → Time Slot Assignment → Frame Relay Network Assignments The Frame Relay Network Assignments screen appears. This screencontains a matrix of the current assignment status o...

Page 64 - DSX-1 to Network Time Slot Assignment Screen Example (Page 1); Order of display is as follows:; — Available is the first selection.

Configuration 3-35 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 DSX-1 to Network Time Slot Assignment Screen Example (Page 1) ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 65 - DSX-1 to Network Time Slot Assignment Screen Example (Page 2)

Configuration 3-36 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Configuration → Time Slot Assignment → DSX-to-Network Assignments The DSX-1 to Network Assignments screen appears. This screen contains amatrix of the current cross-connect status of all time slots ...

Page 66 - Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (1 of 3)

Configuration 3-37 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 When a CGA condition (LOS, OOF, or AIS) is declared for a T1 interface, thesignaling bits being transmitted to the other T1 interface for the DS0 are forced toidle for two seconds (except for user-defined patterns which are transmittedimmediately). This ...

Page 67 - Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (2 of 3)

Configuration 3-38 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-7. Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (2 of 3) Network Side DSX-1 Side Meaning E&M-idle The signaling bits transmitted to the cross-connectedT1 interface during a CGA represent the idle state foran E&M interface (ABCD = 0000). E&...

Page 68 - Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (3 of 3); Clearing Assignments; Clearing assignments sets all time slots to Unassgn (unassigned).

Configuration 3-39 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 3-7. Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (3 of 3) Network Side DSX-1 Side Meaning FXSD-busy The signaling bits transmitted to the cross-connectedT1 interface during a CGA represent the busy statefor an FXSDN interface (ABCD = 1111). FXOD-busy P...

Page 69 - Configuring Frame Relay for an Interface

Configuration 3-40 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring Frame Relay for an Interface Select Frame Relay from the interface’s menu to display or change the FrameRelay options for an individual interface (see Table 3-8). Main Menu → Configuration → [Network/Data Ports] → Frame Relay See Configuring ...

Page 72 - Manually Configuring DLCI Records

Configuration 3-43 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Manually Configuring DLCI Records The Auto-Configuration feature automatically configures DLCI Records and theirPVC Connections. DLCI Records can also be created manually (see Table 3-9). Main Menu → Configuration → [Network/Data Port] → DLCI Records Typ...

Page 75 - Configuring PVC Connections; Remove otherwise unused components associated

Configuration 3-46 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring PVC Connections The Auto-Configuration feature automatically configures PVC Connectionsand their DLCI Records. PVC Connections can also be created manually(see Table 3-10). Main Menu → Configuration → PVC Connections From this screen, you can...

Page 77 - Setting Up Management and Communication Options; This PVC has been designated as the TS; he unit may come from the factory with a TS Management PVC already

Configuration 3-48 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up Management and Communication Options The following options can be selected from the Management and Communicationmenu: H Node IP Options H Management PVC Options H General SNMP Management Options H Telnet and FTP Sessions Options H SNMP NMS Sec...

Page 80 - Configuring Management PVCs

Configuration 3-51 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring Management PVCs Select Management PVCs to define inband management links by adding orchanging Management PVCs (see Table 3-12 ). First, DLCI records must have been configured for the interface where the Management PVC will reside. See Manuall...

Page 83 - Configuring General SNMP Management

Configuration 3-54 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring General SNMP Management Select General SNMP Management to add, change, or delete the informationneeded to allow the FrameSaver unit to be managed as an SNMP agent by theNMS supporting the SNMP protocols (see Table 3-13). Main Menu → Configura...

Page 84 - Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support

Configuration 3-55 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support Telnet and FTP options control whether a Telnet or FTP (File Transport Protocol)session is allowed through an interconnected IP network and the access securityapplicable to the session. Two Telnet sessions ca...

Page 87 - SNMP NMS Security Options

Configuration 3-58 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring SNMP NMS Security Options Select SNMP NMS Security from the Management and Communication menu todisplay, add, or change SNMP security configuration options for the FrameSaverunit to set up trap managers (see Table 3-15). Main Menu → Configura...

Page 88 - Configuring SNMP Traps and Trap Dial-Out

Configuration 3-59 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring SNMP Traps and Trap Dial-Out Select SNMP Traps from the Management and Communication menu toconfigure SNMP traps and dial-out when a trap is generated (see Table 3-16). Main Menu → Configuration → Management and Communication → SNMP Traps See...

Page 92 - Configuring the Communication Port

Configuration 3-63 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the Communication Port Select Communication Port from the Management and Communication menu todisplay or change the communication port configuration options (see Table 3-17). Main Menu → Configuration → Management and Communication → Communic...

Page 96 - Configuring the COM Port to Support an External Modem

Configuration 3-67 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the COM Port to Support an External Modem Select External Modem (Com Port) to display or change the configuration optionsthat control call processing for an external device attached to the COM port(see Table 3-18). Main Menu → Configuration →...

Page 100 - Select the Communication Port options.; See

Security and Logins 4-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure To limit asynchronous terminal access to the menu-driven user interface: 1. Select the Communication Port options. Main Menu → Configuration → Management and Communication → Communication Port 2. Set the following configuration optio...

Page 101 - Controlling External COM Port Device Access; Controlling Telnet or FTP Access

Security and Logins 4-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Controlling External COM Port Device Access Dial-in access can be controlled when an external device (modem) is connectedto the unit’s communication (COM) port. The External Device Commands optionmust be set to AT or Other. " Procedure To contro...

Page 102 - Limiting Telnet Access; Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link

Security and Logins 4-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Limiting Telnet Access Telnet access can be limited by: H Disabling Telnet access completely. H Requiring a login for Telnet sessions that are not on the TS ManagementLink. H Assigning an access level for Telnet sessions. H Disabling TS Management L...

Page 103 - Limiting FTP Access

Security and Logins 4-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Limiting FTP Access FTP access can be limited by: H Disabling FTP access completely. H Requiring a user ID and password to login. H Limiting FTP bandwidth. " Procedure To limit FTP access when the session is not on the TS Management Link: 1. Sel...

Page 105 - Controlling SNMP Access; Disabling SNMP Access

Security and Logins 4-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Controlling SNMP Access The FrameSaver unit supports SNMP Version 1, which provides limited securitythrough the use of community names. There are three methods for limiting SNMPaccess: H Disabling SNMP access. H Assigning SNMP community names and th...

Page 106 - Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels; To assign SNMP community names and access types:

Security and Logins 4-9 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels The FrameSaver unit supports the SNMP protocol and can be managed by anSNMP manager. SNMP manager access can be limited by: H Assigning the SNMP community names that are allowed to access theFrameSave...

Page 107 - Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses

Security and Logins 4-10 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses An additional level of security is provided by: H Limiting the IP addresses of NMSs that can access the FrameSaver unit. H Performing validation checks on the IP address of SNMP managementsystems attempting...

Page 108 - Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication

Security and Logins 4-11 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 See Configuring SNMP NMS Security Options in Chapter 3, Configuration, for more information about SNMP NMS Security configuration options. Creating a Login A login is required if security is enabled.* U p to six login ID/password combinations can b...

Page 109 - Modifying a Login

Security and Logins 4-12 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 See Configuring SNMP NMS Security Options in Chapter 3, Configuration, for more information about security configuration options. Modifying a Login Logins are modified by deleting the incorrect login and creating a new one. Deleting a Login " P...

Page 110 - Operation and Maintenance; This chapter includes the following information:

5-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Operation and Maintenance 5 This chapter includes the following information: H Displaying System Information H Viewing LEDs and Control Leads — LED Descriptions — Control Lead Descriptions H Device Messages H Status Information — System and Test Status Messages , which...

Page 111 - Displaying System Information

Operation and Maintenance 5-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 H FTP File Transfers — Upgrading System Software — Determining Whether a Download is Completed — Changing Software — Transferring Collected Data Displaying System Information Use the Identity screen to view identification information about the...

Page 112 - Viewing LEDs and Control Leads; Display LEDs & Control Leads Screen

Operation and Maintenance 5-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Viewing LEDs and Control Leads The FrameSaver 9124 unit’s faceplate includes LEDs ( light-emitting diodes) thatprovide status on the unit and its interfaces. 99-15821-02 9124 OK ALM TST SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM OK NETWORK DSX PORT FrameSaver ® ...

Page 113 - LED Descriptions; and; General Status LEDs

Operation and Maintenance 5-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 LED Descriptions The following table identifies the alarms that cause the Alarm LED to light. See Table 5-2 and Table 5-3 for network, DSX-1, and user data port interface LED information. Table 5-1. General Status LEDs Label Indication Color W...

Page 115 - Control Lead Descriptions; Interface LEDs; User Data Port Control Leads

Operation and Maintenance 5-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Control Lead Descriptions For the network and DSX-1 interfaces, see Table 5-2, Network and DSX-1 Interface LEDs , for descriptions of these leads. The LED descriptions and control lead descriptions are the same. For Port-1, see Table 5-4, User...

Page 116 - Device Messages; Message

Operation and Maintenance 5-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Device Messages These messages appear in the messages area at the bottom of the screens.All device messages are listed in alphabetical order. Table 5-5. Device Messages (1 of 5) Message What It Indicates What To Do Access level is n ,Read-only...

Page 121 - Status Information; Status Menu

Operation and Maintenance 5-12 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Status Information Status information is useful when monitoring the FrameSaver unit. The followingillustration shows the Status menu for the FrameSaver 9124 unit. Status Menu ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 122 - System and Test Status Messages; Self-Test Results Messages

Operation and Maintenance 5-13 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 System and Test Status Messages System and test status information is selected from the Status menu. Main Menu → Status → System and Test Status The following information is included on this screen: H Self-Test Results Messages H Health and S...

Page 123 - Health and Status Messages

Operation and Maintenance 5-14 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Health and Status Messages The following table provides Health and Status messages that apply to theFrameSaver 9124 unit. Table 5-7. Health and Status Messages (1 of 4) Message What It Indicates AIS at DSX-1 An Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) i...

Page 126 - Test Status Messages

Operation and Maintenance 5-17 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 5-7. Health and Status Messages (4 of 4) Message What It Indicates Time Slot Discovery in Progress,Network 1 Time slot discovery is currently taking place todetermine the time slots that will be used for framerelay traffic on the networ...

Page 128 - Network LMI-Reported DLCIs Status; LMI-Reported DLCIs Status Screen Example

Operation and Maintenance 5-19 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Network LMI-Reported DLCIs Status Network LMI-reported DLCI statuses are selected from the Status menu. Main Menu → Status → LMI Reported DLCIs The LMI Reported DLCIs screen displays the status and CIR (if supported by theswitch) for each DLC...

Page 130 - PVC Connection Status; PVC connection statuses are selected from the Status menu.; PVC Connection Status Screen Example; If the; No PVC Connections; message appears instead of a list of PVC; Field

Operation and Maintenance 5-21 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 PVC Connection Status PVC connection statuses are selected from the Status menu. Main Menu → Status → PVC Connection Status Only PVC connections with Source DLCIs configured to be Active are shown. PVC Connection Status Screen Example ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 132 - Time Slot Assignment Status; Displaying Network Time Slot Assignments; Network Timeslot Assignment Status Screen Example

Operation and Maintenance 5-23 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Time Slot Assignment Status Time Slot assignments are made using the Time Slot Assignment configurationoption. See Assigning Time Slots/Cross Connections in Chapter 3, Configuration, for making time slot assignments. Use the Timeslot Assignme...

Page 133 - Displaying DSX-1 Time Slot Assignments; DSX-1 Timeslot Assignment Status Screen Example

Operation and Maintenance 5-24 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 The following information is available for network interface time slots (N01– N24): The Cross Connect Status Field(bottom) . . . Indicates . . . Unassgn The time slot is unassigned. FrameRly1 The time slot is assigned to the network framerela...

Page 134 - Performance Statistics; Performance Statistics Menu

Operation and Maintenance 5-25 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 The following information is available for DSX-1 interface time slots (D01– D24): The Cross Connect Status Field(bottom) . . . Indicates the . . . blank The time slot is unassigned. Net1/ tt Network interface 1, time slot (tt ) is assigned to...

Page 135 - Clearing Performance Statistics; To clear all statistics:; To clear specific sets of statistics:

Operation and Maintenance 5-26 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Clearing Performance Statistics Performance statistics counters can be reset to the baseline when using adirectly-connected asynchronous terminal and your security Access Levelis Level-1. This feature is useful when troubleshooting problems. ...

Page 136 - Service Level Verification Performance Statistics; Service Level Verification Performance Statistics (1 of 2)

Operation and Maintenance 5-27 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Service Level Verification Performance Statistics These statistics appear when Service Level Verification (SLV) is selected fromthe Performance Statistics menu. Main Menu → Status → Performance Statistics → Service Level Verification They onl...

Page 137 - Service Level Verification Performance Statistics (2 of 2)

Operation and Maintenance 5-28 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 5-11. Service Level Verification Performance Statistics (2 of 2) Statistic What It Indicates Inbound DroppedCharacters Total number of bytes transmitted by the far-end device thatwere dropped in transit. The counts continue to increment...

Page 138 - DLCI Performance Statistics; Statistic

Operation and Maintenance 5-29 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 The statistics collected by the unit depend upon the device at the far end of theconnection. If the far-end device is a FrameSaver SLV unit, frame relay, latency,and FDR/DDR * performance statistics are collected. If the far-end device is ano...

Page 140 - Frame Relay Performance Statistics; Frame Relay Performance Statistics (1 of 3)

Operation and Maintenance 5-31 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Frame Relay Performance Statistics The following statistics appear when Frame Relay is selected from thePerformance Statistics menu. Main Menu → Status → Performance Statistics → Frame Relay All counts continue to increment until the maximum ...

Page 141 - Frame Relay Performance Statistics (2 of 3)

Operation and Maintenance 5-32 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 5-13. Frame Relay Performance Statistics (2 of 3) Statistic What It Indicates Frame Relay Errors (cont’d) Short Rx Frames The number of frames received over the Network or Port-1interface that were less than 5-octets ( five 8-bit bytes)...

Page 142 - Frame Relay Performance Statistics (3 of 3)

Operation and Maintenance 5-33 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table 5-13. Frame Relay Performance Statistics (3 of 3) Statistic What It Indicates Frame Relay HDLC Errors Rx Total Errors The number of receiver errors on the interface. The followingare included in this count: H Receive invalid frames (sho...

Page 143 - ESF Line Performance Statistics

Operation and Maintenance 5-34 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 ESF Line Performance Statistics These statistics appear when ESF Line is selected from the PerformanceStatistics menu for the network interface. Main Menu → Status → Performance Statistics → ESF Line Only seven T1 network statistical interval...

Page 144 - ESF Line Performance Statistics Screen Example

Operation and Maintenance 5-35 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 ESF Line Performance Statistics Screen Example ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...

Page 146 - FTP File Transfers; The

Operation and Maintenance 5-37 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 FTP File Transfers The FrameSaver unit supports a standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) server over Transmission Control Protocol (TCP). A complete binary image of theconfiguration files can be copied to a host to provide a backup. To use thi...

Page 147 - To initiate an FTP session:; type ftp, followed by the FrameSaver unit’s IP address.; If a login and password are required (see; Command

Operation and Maintenance 5-38 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure To initiate an FTP session: 1. Start the FTP client program on your host. For example, on a UNIX host, type ftp, followed by the FrameSaver unit’s IP address. 2. If a login and password are required (see Creating a Login in Ch...

Page 148 - Upgrading System Software; Communication Port Options

Operation and Maintenance 5-39 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Upgrading System Software If you need to upgrade the FrameSaver unit’s program code, you must transferthe upgrade of the nam.ocd file in the system memory directory using the putcommand. NOTE: Upgrades can be performed through the network usi...

Page 149 - Determining Whether a Download Is Completed; In Progress; Invalid; Upgrading

Operation and Maintenance 5-40 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Determining Whether a Download Is Completed To see whether a download has completed, check the Identity screen. Main Menu → Status → Identity Check Alternate Software Rev. under the NAM Identity column. H If a software revision number appears...

Page 150 - Transferring Collected Data; Telnet and FTP Session; Type bin to enter binary transfer mode.; upgrade, provided this function is supported by your equipment.; Type cd data to change to the data directory.

Operation and Maintenance 5-41 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Transferring Collected Data SLV user history statistics and LMI packet capture data can be uploaded to anNMS or a Network Associates Sniffer using FTP, which is faster than othermethods. The rate at which the data file is transferred is the r...

Page 153 - Problem Indicators

Troubleshooting 6-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 H Physical Tests — Line Loopback — Payload Loopback — Repeater Loopback — DTE Loopback — Send Line Loopback — Data Channel Loopbacks on a Frame Relay Link — Send Remote Line Loopback — Send and Monitor Pattern Tests H IP Ping Test H Lamp Test Problem In...

Page 154 - Resetting the Unit from the Control Menu; Resetting the Unit By Cycling the Power

Troubleshooting 6-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication You can reset the unit in one of four ways: H Reset it from the Control menu. H Cycle the power. H Reset the configuration options for the COM port, or reload the factory defaultsettings. H Set the appropri...

Page 155 - Restoring Communication with a Misconfigured Unit; To reset COM port settings:

Troubleshooting 6-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Restoring Communication with a Misconfigured Unit Misconfiguring the unit could render the menu-driven user interface inaccessible.If this occurs, connectivity to the unit can be restored via a directly connectedasynchronous terminal. " Procedure To...

Page 156 - Troubleshooting Management Link Feature; LMI Packet Capture Utility Feature; Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface

Troubleshooting 6-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Troubleshooting Management Link Feature A dedicated troubleshooting management link is available to help serviceproviders isolate device problems within their networks. This feature allows Telnetor FTP access to the unit on this link and troubleshooting...

Page 157 - LMI Packet Capture Utility; LMI Trace Log Example; The following information is provided:

Troubleshooting 6-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface The twelve most recent LMI events are stored in the trace log. Once the capturebuffer or trace log is full, the oldest packets are overwritten. To view the mostrecently captured packets using ...

Page 158 - Alarms; Alarm Condition

Troubleshooting 6-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Alarms The following table describes the alarm conditions that will generate an SNMPtrap for a physical interface, and the frame relay LMIs and DLCIs. These alarmconditions also generate Health and Status messages seen on the System andTest Status scree...

Page 164 - Troubleshooting Tables; Device Problems; Symptom

Troubleshooting 6-13 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Troubleshooting Tables The unit is designed to provide many years of trouble-free service. However, if aproblem occurs, refer to the appropriate table in the following sections forpossible solutions. Device Problems Table 6-2. Device Problems (1 of 2) ...

Page 166 - Frame Relay PVC Problems

Troubleshooting 6-15 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Frame Relay PVC Problems Table 6-3. Frame Relay PVC Problems Symptom Possible Cause Solutions No receipt ortransmission of data Cross Connection of theDLCIs are configuredincorrectly. Verify the PVC connectionsand DLCIs by checking thenetwork-discovere...

Page 167 - Tests Available; The following tests are available to a FrameSaver SLV 9124.; Test Menu Example; Test Timeout Feature; It is recommended that this feature be used when the

Troubleshooting 6-16 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Tests Available The following tests are available to a FrameSaver SLV 9124. Test Menu Example ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ...

Page 168 - Starting and Stopping a Test; Aborting All Tests; Start

Troubleshooting 6-17 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 NOTE: These configuration options do not pertain to tests commanded by the DTE,like a DTE-initiated External Loopback. Starting and Stopping a Test Use this procedure to start, monitor, or abort specific tests. To abort all activetests on all interface...

Page 169 - To abort all tests on all interfaces:; appears when all tests on all interfaces have been

Troubleshooting 6-18 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Aborting All Tests Use the Abort All Tests selection from the Test menu to abort all tests running onall interfaces, with exception to DTE-initiated loopbacks. To abort individual teststhat are active, see Starting and Stopping a Test . " Procedure...

Page 170 - PVC Tests; PVC tests can be run on a requested DLCI for a selected interface.; Disruptive; Connectivity test would not appear.; PVC Tests Screen Example

Troubleshooting 6-19 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 PVC Tests PVC tests can be run on a requested DLCI for a selected interface. H When PVC tests are on a multiplexed DLCI between FrameSaver devices,they are nondisruptive to data, so user data can continue to be sent during atest. H If the device at one...

Page 171 - PVC Loopback; Send Pattern; To send a pattern test on a link:

Troubleshooting 6-20 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 PVC Loopback The PVC Loopback loops frames back to the selected interface on a per-PVCbasis. This test logically (not physically) loops back frames received from anotherFrameSaver device through the selected frame relay PVC to the same device. Main Men...

Page 172 - Monitor Pattern; Out of Sync; Connectivity; No Response

Troubleshooting 6-21 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Monitor Pattern This test monitors packets filled with a hexadecimal 55 test pattern and sequencenumber over the selected interface and DLCI to another FrameSaver device. To monitor a pattern test on a link: Main Menu → Test → [Network PVC Tests/Data P...

Page 173 - Physical Tests; Physical Tests Screen Example

Troubleshooting 6-22 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Physical Tests A FrameSaver 9124 unit’s physical tests screen for the network interface isshown below. Main Menu → Test → [Network Physical Tests/Data Port Physical Tests/ DSX-1 Physical Tests] Physical Tests Screen Example ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎ...

Page 174 - Line Loopback; An LLB cannot be started when one of the following tests is active:

Troubleshooting 6-23 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Line Loopback The Line Loopback (LLB) loops the information received on the selected interfaceback to the source of the loopback. When used with a pattern test at the remotenode, LLB determines whether the problem is with the sending device or the T1fa...

Page 175 - Payload Loopback; A PLB cannot be started when one of the following tests is active:

Troubleshooting 6-24 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Payload Loopback The Payload Loopback (PLB) loops the information received on the selectedinterface back to the network after it has passed through the receive and transmitframing section of the device. Use the PLB to determine whether the problem iswi...

Page 176 - Repeater Loopback

Troubleshooting 6-25 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Repeater Loopback The Repeater Loopback (RLB) loops data received from the data ports and theDSX-1 interface after the signal has passed through the framing circuitry. UseRLB to ensure that all of the data is correct up to the point where it is sent ov...

Page 177 - DTE Loopback

Troubleshooting 6-26 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 DTE Loopback The DTE external Loopback (DTLB) test loops the received signal on a DTEinterface back to the DTE without affecting the operation of the remaining ports.Use this test for isolating problems on the DTE interface. An attached device or test ...

Page 178 - Send Line Loopback

Troubleshooting 6-27 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Send Line Loopback The remote Line Loopback (LLB) up and down codes are in-band codes thatallow control of a remote device. The LLB Up code invokes a line loopback in theremote unit while the LLB Down code terminates the remote line loopback.Network lo...

Page 179 - Data Channel Loopbacks on a Frame Relay Link

Troubleshooting 6-28 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Data Channel Loopbacks on a Frame Relay Link A network-initiated Data Channel Loopback (DCLB) that loops data over theframe relay link (DS0s) received on the network interface through theFrameSaver unit’s framing circuitry and back to the same interfac...

Page 180 - Send Remote Line Loopback

Troubleshooting 6-29 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Send Remote Line Loopback The remote Line Loopback (LLB) up and down codes are in-band codes thatallow control of a remote device. The LLB Up code invokes a line loopback in theremote unit while the LLB Down code terminates the remote line loopback.Net...

Page 181 - Send and Monitor Pattern Tests

Troubleshooting 6-30 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Send and Monitor Pattern Tests The pattern tests enable a FrameSaver unit to either send or monitor a known bitpattern. These tests generate industry-standard bit patterns that can be used todetermine whether information is being correctly transmitted ...

Page 182 - IP Ping Test; Procedure 2; Procedure 1; ms

Troubleshooting 6-31 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 IP Ping Test An IP Ping test can be run to test connectivity between the FrameSaver unit andany FrameSaver unit, router, or NMS to which it has a route. Times when you might want to run an IP Ping test are: H To test connectivity between the FrameSaver...

Page 183 - nn; Lamp Test

Troubleshooting 6-32 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure 2 To Ping the NMS at the central site: 1. Verify that the central site NMS has the FrameSaver unit’s IP address in its routing table so it can communicate with the FrameSaver unit. 2. Verify that the central site NMS’s router has the Fr...

Page 184 - OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices

7-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up OpenLane forFrameSaver Devices 7 This chapter includes: H OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices H Setting Up the OpenLane SLM System H Setting Up FrameSaver SLV Support OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices Paradyne’s OpenLane Service Level Management (SLM...

Page 185 - Setting Up the OpenLane SLM System; For Windows NT users – Refer to the online Help.; Setting Up FrameSaver SLV Support

Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices 7-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Setting Up the OpenLane SLM System Instructions for installing Paradyne’s OpenLane Service Level Management(SLM) System can be found in the following documents: H OpenLane 5.x Service Level Management for UNIX Quick Start Inst...

Page 187 - Before Getting Started; Adding SLV Alarms Using a Template

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Before Getting Started Before getting started, you need to copy some OpenLane directories to aNetScout Manager Plus user directory. OpenLane provides these directories asa starting point for loading new alarms and...

Page 188 - Configuring NetScout Manager Plus

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring NetScout Manager Plus For the NetScout Manager Plus main window to appear, make sure yourenvironment is set up exactly as specified in your NetScout Readme file. Youneed to: H Copy the OpenLane directo...

Page 189 - Adding FrameSaver SLV Units to the NetScout Manager Plus Network

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Adding FrameSaver SLV Units to the NetScout Manager Plus Network " Procedure 1. Bring up the NetScout Manager Plus main window. 2. Select the FrameRelay radio button from the agent type selection bar (on the l...

Page 190 - Verifying Domains and Groups; — Dashes occupy all other positions under the Group column.

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Verifying Domains and Groups " Procedure 1. From the NetScout Manager Plus main window, with the FrameRelay and Admin radio buttons still selected, click on the Config Manager icon to openthe Configuration Man...

Page 191 - Correcting Domains and Groups

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Correcting Domains and Groups Properties need to be edited when not using the Paradyne-provided file andwhen: H An unsupported domain needs to be deleted. H A missing domain needs to be added. H Groups, Samples, I...

Page 192 - Property

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 3. To add a FrameSaver SLV-supported domain or correct property settings, select the Edit... button (to the right of the Domain section of the PropertyEditor window). The Edit Domain window opens. 4. Click on the ...

Page 193 - Adding SLV Alarms Manually; fct agentname and press Enter to; eztrap done; Editing Alarms

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Adding SLV Alarms Using a Template Once DLCIs have been discovered, SLV alarms should be configured andassigned to each DLCI. OpenLane provides a template for configuring alarms.DLCI alarms can be configured manua...

Page 194 - The Custom Property Editor window opens.

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-9 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Editing Alarms " Procedure 1. From the NetScout Manager Plus main window, with the FrameRelay and Admin radio buttons still selected, click on the Config Manager icon to openthe Configuration Manager main wind...

Page 196 - To load OpenLane default settings for alarms, see; The Custom Property Editor window opens (see the window in

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-11 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Adding SLV Alarms Manually Once DLCIs have been discovered, SLV alarms should be defined and assignedto each DLCI. When configuring alarms manually, every alarm must be configured for eachDLCI; that is, if there ...

Page 198 - Creating History Files; These files have a

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-13 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Creating History Files Up to 14 additional user history tables can be created in the FrameSaver unit foreach interface. An interface is a specific DLCI or the entire frame relay interface.A table must be created ...

Page 199 - history table number.

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-14 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure 1. Open a terminal window and go to $NSHOME/usr. 2. Copy an example or interface-specific file to a new file that contains the user history table number. 3. Open the new file using a text editor. ...

Page 200 - Installing the User-Defined History Files; “agentname DLCI_ number”

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-15 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Installing the User-Defined History Files Once the user-defined history files have been created, the files need to beinstalled. History files are installed from the command-line prompt in NetScoutManager Plus. Sh...

Page 201 - Monitoring a DLCI’s History Data; To monitor user history data:

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-16 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Monitoring a DLCI’s History Data Once the monitoring variables have been defined, a problem DLCI canmonitored. " Procedure To monitor user history data: 1. From the NetScout Manager Plus main window, with the...

Page 203 - Monitoring the Agent Using NetScout Manager Plus

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-18 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Using the 2D or 3D Bar to view the user history data collected, you can clickon a particular bar and get an expanded view of the data. 8. Click anywhere on this window to return to the previous window view (see S...

Page 205 - Statistical Windows Supported; Traffic Statistics

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices 8-20 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Statistical Windows Supported Not all icons that appear on the NetScout Manager Plus main window aresupported for FrameSaver units. For example, All Convs (conversations) andTopNConv icons appear when the Protoco...

Page 207 - Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices; Installation and Setup of Network Health; To use this application:

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 For additional information about installing, accessing, and managing FrameSaverSLV devices through Concord’s Network Health, and for information aboutapplicable reports, refer to: H Network Health Installation Guide to h...

Page 208 - Discovering FrameSaver Elements; The two types of elements that can be polled are:; To find SLV device elements in your network:

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Discovering FrameSaver Elements Once licenses are entered and you have access to the applications, the Discoverdialog box opens. Use this dialog box to search for SLV units in your network anddiscover their DLCIs. Saving...

Page 209 - Configuring the Discovered Elements

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Configuring the Discovered Elements Network Health sets the speed for discovered elements when it polls the unit forthe first time. For a FrameSaver SLV unit, the speed set would be the unit’s CIR.No additional configura...

Page 210 - Grouping Elements for Reports; From the console, select Edit Groups from the Reports menu. The Add

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Grouping Elements for Reports Once the discovery process is completed and required changes are made, thenewly discovered elements (DLCIs) should be organized into a group for Healthreporting. Grouping makes for easier mo...

Page 211 - Generating Reports for a Group; About Service Level Reports; Using the

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Generating Reports for a Group Once Network Health has had sufficient time to gather data from the polled DLCIsand the DLCIs have been grouped, you can start generating reports. Whenselecting a report Section, select WAN...

Page 212 - About Trend Reports; Reports Applicable to SLV Devices; The following frame relay reports support FrameSaver SLV units:; — Network Summary Report – Provides an overall view of the network.

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 About Trend Reports By specifying specific variables like bandwidth, trend analysis can be performedand shown on Trend Reports. Up to ten variables for a DLCI, or ten DLCIs on onevariable can be generated on a single tre...

Page 213 - — Elements Summary Report – Compares DLCI traffic with volume and; Performs trend analysis

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices 9-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 — Elements Summary Report – Compares DLCI traffic with volume and the baseline, bandwidth utilization, and errors. Use this report for DLCI detail information and comparison, to identifyDLCIs with above or below average ...

Page 216 - Menus

A-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Menu Hierarchy A Menus The following is a graphical representation of the FrameSaver SLV 9124 unit’smenu organization.

Page 220 - This appendix contains the following:

B-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 SNMP MIBs and Traps, andRMON Alarm Defaults B This appendix contains the following: H MIB Support H Downloading MIBs and SNMP Traps H System Group (mib-2) — FrameSaver Unit’s sysDescr (system 1) — FrameSaver Unit’s sysObjectID (system 2) H Interfaces Group (mib-2) — Pa...

Page 221 - SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults; MIB Support; The following MIBs are supported:; Downloading MIBs and SNMP Traps; To access Paradyne MIBs:

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 MIB Support The FrameSaver unit supports the SNMP Version 1, and has the capability ofbeing managed by any industry-standard SNMP manager and accessed byexternal SNMP managers using the SNMP protocol. The following MIBs are ...

Page 223 - Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable); Paradyne Interface Objects Information

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Interfaces Group (mib-2) Clarification for objects in the Interfaces Group, as defined in RFC 1573 andRFC 1213, which is an SNMPv1 MIB, is provided in this section. Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) The follo...

Page 224 - NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable); NetScout Interface Objects Information

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) For remote monitoring at sites where FrameSaver units are operating withNetScout Probes, use the following ifName, ifDescr, and ifIndex. Table B-2. NetScout Interface Objects...

Page 225 - Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps; warmStart

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps This section describes the FrameSaver unit’s compliance with SNMP formatstandards and with its special operational trap features. All traps have an associated string to help you decipher t...

Page 226 - Trap: authenticationFailure

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Trap: warmStart This trap indicates that the FrameSaver unit has been reset and has stabilized. Table B-3. warmStart Trap Trap What It Indicates Possible Cause warmStart FrameSaver unit has justreinitialized and stabilizedit...

Page 227 - Traps: linkUp and linkDown; These traps are supported on the following interfaces:; linkUp and linkDown Traps; Their linkUp and linkDown variable-bindings are in

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-8 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Traps: linkUp and linkDown These traps are supported on the following interfaces: H Network, DSX-1, and synchronous data ports – Physical sublayer interfaces H Frame relay logical link layer interfaces Table B-5. linkUp and ...

Page 230 - Trap

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-11 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Traps: enterprise-Specific These traps indicate that an enterprise-specific event has occurred. Supportedenterprise-specific traps are listed below. Table B-7. enterprise-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings (1 of 3) Trap V...

Page 233 - RMON-Specific Traps and Variable-Bindings

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-14 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Traps: RMON-Specific Two traps are defined to support the Alarm and Events Groups of RMON. See RMON Alarm and Event Defaults for the default values that will generate RMON-specific traps. Table B-8. RMON-Specific Traps and ...

Page 234 - RMON Alarm and Event Defaults; Event Defaults; Physical Interface Alarm Defaults; Rising Event Operation

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-15 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 RMON Alarm and Event Defaults The FrameSaver unit supports automatic generation of RMON alarm and eventinformation. Each alarm sets an SNMP variable to monitor. When the thresholdset for the monitored variable is exceeded, ...

Page 235 - Network Physical Interface Alarm Defaults

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-16 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Physical Interface Alarm Defaults This alarm only applies to the FrameSaver unit’s network interface. Table B-9. Network Physical Interface Alarm Defaults Item SampleType 1 MIB/Tag/OID 2 Interval EventType RisingThresholdDe...

Page 236 - Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults; Item

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-17 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults These alarms apply to the FrameSaver unit’s frame relay link interfaces. They arecreated during RMON initialization. Table B-10. Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults (1 of 2) Item SampleType 1 MIB...

Page 238 - DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-19 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area These alarms apply to all DLCIs on the network interface and can be createdduring RMON initialization or when a DLCI is created. They are put into theParadyne alarm area. Table B-11. DLCI...

Page 239 - DLCI Alarm Defaults – NetScout Area; identifies alarm defaults that change; Static DLCI Alarm Defaults – NetScout Area (1 of 2)

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults B-20 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 DLCI Alarm Defaults – NetScout Area These alarms can be created during RMON initialization or when a DLCI iscreated. They are put into the NetScout alarm area. Table B-12 identifies alarmdefaults that do not change, and Tab...

Page 248 - Rear Panel; The following illustration shows the FrameSaver 9124 rear panel.

C-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Connectors, Cables, andPin Assignments C This appendix shows the FrameSaver unit’s rear panel, and the pin assignmentsfor the connectors/interfaces and cables. Rear Panel The following illustration shows the FrameSaver 9124 rear panel. 99-16353 POWER COM DBM DSX-1 MDM ...

Page 249 - COM Port Connector; Signal

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 COM Port Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the FrameSaver 9626 unit’s25-position EIA-232C communication port connector. Signal Direction Pin # Shield (GND) — 1 DCE Transmit Data ( TXD ) From DTE ( In ...

Page 250 - LAN Adapter Converter and Cable

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-3 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 LAN Adapter Converter and Cable If connecting to a LAN, order a plug-to-modular jack converter and a LANAdapter cable. The following shows the pin assignments for the: H DB25 plug-to-8-position modular jack converter between the ...

Page 251 - configure an external modem

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-4 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Standard EIA-232-D Crossover Cable A standard crossover cable can be used to connect the COM port to anexternal modem. The external modem must be configured so it is compatible withthe FrameSaver unit. See page C-5 to configure a...

Page 252 - To configure an external modem:; AT Command String

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-5 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 " Procedure To configure an external modem: 1. Disconnect the asynchronous terminal from the standard cable. See page C-4 for an illustration of the COM Port connection . 2. Reconnect the crossover cable to the external modem...

Page 253 - Port 1 Connector

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-6 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Port 1 Connector The following table provides the pin assignments for the 34-positionV.35 connector to the DTE. Signal ITU CT# Direction 34-PinSocket Shield 101 — A Signal Ground/Common 102 — B Request to Send ( RTS ) 105 To DSU ...

Page 254 - Standard V.35 Crossover Cable

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments C-7 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Standard V.35 Straight-through Cable A standard V.35 straight-through cable can be used to connect a DTE port to aDTE, where a 34-pin plug-type connector is needed for the data port and a34-position socket-type connector is neede...

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Page 258 - FrameSaver SLV 9124 Technical Specifications (1 of 2)

D-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Technical Specifications D Table D-1. FrameSaver SLV 9124 Technical Specifications (1 of 2) Specification Criteria Approvals FCC Part 15 FCC Part 68 Industry Canada Safety Class A digital device Refer to the equipment’s label for theRegistration Number. Refer to the eq...

Page 259 - FrameSaver SLV 9124 Technical Specifications (2 of 2)

Technical Specifications D-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Table D-1. FrameSaver SLV 9124 Technical Specifications (2 of 2) Specification Criteria COM Port Standard Data rates 25-position (DB25) connector EIA-232/ ITU, V.24 (ISO 2110) 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4, 57.6, and 115.2 kbps T1 Network Interfa...

Page 260 - Equipment List; Equipment; cables; Description

E-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Equipment List E Equipment See page E-2 for cables you can order. Description Model / FeatureNumber FrameSaver SLV Units FrameSaver SLV 9124 T1 Remote Site with 64 PVCsIncludes 1-Slot Housing, 120 Vac Power Supply, Network Cable,Installation Instructions, and Quick Ref...

Page 261 - Cables; This table lists cables you can order.

Equipment List E-2 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Description Model / FeatureNumber Optional Features Wall Mounting Kit for 1-Slot Housing 9001-F1-891 Shelf Mounting Kit for 1-Slot Housings 9001-F1-894 Cables This table lists cables you can order. Description Part Number Feature Number RJ48C T1 Network ...

Page 262 - Index; Numbers

IN-1 9124-A2-LB20-00 March 2000 Index Numbers 55 hexadecimal, test pattern, 6-20, 6-21 A aborting tests, 6-18 Access Dial-In, 3-67 Name, 3-54 Type, 3-58 Access Level, 4-10, 4-11 assigning, 4-9 Port, 3-64 security, 2-1 Session, 3-56 adding, SLV units to network, 9-3 AIS alarm condition, 6-7 at DSX-1 ...