Page 2 - Copyright
Printed on recycled paper A 9161-A2-GH30-31 July 1998 Copyright 1998 Paradyne Corporation. All rights reserved.Printed in U.S.A. Notice This publication is protected by federal copyright law. No part of this publication may be copied or distributed,transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval sys...
Page 3 - Important Regulatory Information; EMI Warnings
Important Regulatory Information B 9161-A2-GH30-31 July 1998 EMI Warnings ! WARNING: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interfe...
Page 4 - Important Safety Instructions
Important Regulatory Information C 9161-A2-GH30-31 July 1998 Important Safety Instructions 1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual. 2. All installation and service must be performed by qualified service personnel, as opening or removing...
Page 5 - Government Requirements; Facility Interface Codes
Important Regulatory Information D 9161-A2-GH30-31 July 1998 Government Requirements Certain governments require that instructions pertaining to connection to the telephone network be included in theinstallation and operation manual. Specific instructions are listed in the following sections. United...
Page 7 - Contents; About This Guide; ix; About the T1 Access Mux
i 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Contents About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Document Summary ix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Conventions Used x . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 8 - ii; User Interface
Contents ii 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 4 User Interface Introduction 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Async Terminal User Interface Access 4-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Network Management 4-1 ....
Page 9 - iii; Security
Contents iii 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning Cross Connections 5-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assigning DSX-1 Timeslots to the Network Interface 5-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . DSX-1 Signaling Assignments and Trunk Conditioning 5-40 . . . . . . . ....
Page 10 - iv; Displaying System Information
Contents iv 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 7 Displaying System Information Displaying System and NAM Identity Information 7-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying APM Identity Information 7-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Displaying System and Test Status 7-...
Page 11 - Troubleshooting
Contents v 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Hot Swapping of APMs 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APM Insertion 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . APM Removal 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
Page 12 - vi; Menus and Configuration Worksheets
Contents vi 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Data Port Tests 9-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DTE Loopback (DTLB) 9-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DTE Payload Loopback (DTPLB) 9-29 . . ....
Page 13 - vii; IP Addressing
Contents vii 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 B IP Addressing Selecting an IP Addressing Scheme B-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IP Addressing Scheme Examples B-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Direct Management Links to Remote T1 Access ...
Page 14 - viii; Technical Specifications
Contents viii 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 F Technical Specifications G Equipment List Glossary
Page 15 - Document Purpose and Intended Audience; Section; User Interface. Describes the async terminal interface.
ix 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 About This Guide Document Purpose and Intended Audience This manual contains information needed to properly set up, configure and verifyoperation of the 916x/926x T1 Access Mux. It is designed for system designers,engineers, system administrators, and operators. Documen...
Page 16 - Conventions Used; Convention
About This Guide x 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Section Description Appendix A Menus and Configuration Worksheets. Contains agraphical representation of the system configurationoptions and worksheets for you to record yourselections. Appendix B IP Addressing. Provides guidelines for selecting an IPadd...
Page 17 - xi; Product-Related Documents; Document Number
About This Guide xi 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Product-Related Documents Document Number Document Title 9000-A2-GN14 2-Slot and 5-Slot Housing Wall Mounting KitInstallation Instructions 9000-A2-GN15 2-Slot Housing Installation Instructions 9000-A2-GN16 5-Slot Housing with AC Power Supply Installatio...
Page 18 - xii; Reference Documents; Evolution of the Interfaces Group of MIB II. RFC 1573, January 1994
About This Guide xii 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Reference Documents CSA-22.2 No. 950 CSA 108-M1983 FCC Part 15 UL 1950 Management Information Base for Network Management of TCP/IP-BasedInternets: MIBII. RFC 1213, March 1991 Definitions of Managed Objects for the DS1 and E1 Interface Types. RFC 1406,...
Page 19 - Overview
1-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 About the T1 Access Mux 1 Overview The T1 Access Mux is the interface between your customer premises equipmentand a T1 network. The 916x/926x product line supports the following T1 AccessMux configurations: 9161 Single T1 NAM or 9261 Dual T1 NAM in a 2-slot housing 916...
Page 20 - Components; Fully Loaded 2-Slot Housing
Chapter:ChapName 1-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Components The T1 access unit consists of either a 9161 or 9261 Network Access Module(NAM) installed in a two-slot or five-slot chassis, along with optional Sync Data,DSX, or voice Application Modules (APMs) for particular applications. Up to 14NAMs ca...
Page 21 - Fully Loaded 5-Slot Housing; Fully Loaded Access Carrier
About the T1 Access Mux 1-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 98-15138-02 Front View (without Bezel) Rear View Slot 01 Slot 05 Slot 01 Slot 05 Ground Screw and Label Fully Loaded 5-Slot Housing Front View Slot 01 Slot 14 98 -15743-02 Rear View Slot 01 Slot 14 Fully Loaded Access Carrier
Page 24 - Features
OK 1-TST 2-TST 9109 OCU POR T 98-15926 6-TST OK 1-TST 2-TST 3-TST 4-TST 5-TST 9109 OCU POR T 98-15927 About the T1 Access Mux 1-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 The OCU-DP APM, which supports: — Either two or six ports — Speeds of 56 kbps and 64 kbps, as well as 4-wire Switched 56 — Enterprise MIB for t...
Page 25 - Network Management Capability.
About the T1 Access Mux 1-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Hot Swapping. Provides the ability to insert and remove APMs withoutpowering-down the housing, and without having to reconfigure the cardseach time they are moved. The APM configurations travel with the NAM. When an APM is inserted orremoved, th...
Page 29 - Management and Control; A method of local management connectivity for T1 access units.; Configuring Local Management Control; Create a management link directly connected through the COM port.
2-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Management and Control 2 Overview This chapter provides the steps needed to provide management connectivity tothe T1 access unit. You need to select and configure: A method of local management connectivity for T1 access units. A method for end-to-end management connect...
Page 30 - Communication Port Options
Management and Control 2-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Creating a Management Link Through the COM Port When the COM port is configured as the IP management link (Net Link), the userinterface is also accessible via Telnet. Although not shown in the illustrationbelow, a LAN adapter can be connected to ...
Page 31 - Telnet/FTP Session Options; Configuring an External Device (Connected to the COM Port )
Management and Control 2-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 When the communication (COM ) port is configured as the IP management link,the async terminal interface is accessible through Telnet. When this is the case, you also need to enable Telnet session configurationoptions. Menu selection sequence:Main...
Page 32 - Configuring End-to-End Management Control; Use an Embedded Data Link (EDL) associated with a Sync Data port.; Management Control Using the ESF FDL; Set the Management Link configuration option to FDL.
Management and Control 2-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Configuring End-to-End Management Control When managing the T1 access unit remotely, you can establish a managementlink across the network in one of three ways. You can: Use the Facility Data Link (FDL) for a point-to-point ESF T1 link. Use an Em...
Page 33 - Management Control Using an EDL; There is one configured EDL through the network to each unit:
Management and Control 2-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Management Control Using an EDL In the configuration below, the T1 access unit’s management data is multiplexedwith customer data by taking 8 Kbps of the allocated data on a port to use as theEDL. There is one configured EDL through the network t...
Page 35 - Applications
3-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Applications 3 Overview This chapter provides information about the following applications: T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and E&M T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and APL T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data, FXS and E&am...
Page 36 - T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data
Applications 3-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data This application supports two ports of high speed data. The following diagramdepicts a router and a mainframe. The data moving through the FEP and the cluster controller is heritage data thatis not available on the LAN. ...
Page 37 - Voice – Eight telephone calls; T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and E&M
Applications 3-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and E&M Analog PBXs (shown in the following diagram) typically communicate on trunklines (lines between switches) with a type of communications protocol calledE&M. The T1 access unit fully supports this applicati...
Page 38 - Modem Lines – Eight lines; Setting Up; T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and APL
Applications 3-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and APL In the example shown in the following diagram, E&M analog voice APMs areused to transport analog private line (APL) modem traffic instead of voice traffic. In some parts of the country digital circuits are ha...
Page 39 - T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data, FXS and E&M; T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data FXS and E&M (Transmit Only Mode)
Applications 3-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data, FXS and E&M In the example shown in the following diagram, data and regular voice traffic aretransported by the T1 access unit and the APL modem. E&M-type voice (inTransmit mode only) is being used to transport ...
Page 40 - T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data and Drop & Insert
Applications 3-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Access Unit with High Speed Data andDrop & Insert In the example shown in the following diagram, voice and data are mixed. TheDrop and Insert feature of the T1 access unit allows voice information to be sentfrom a remote site to a large site that co...
Page 41 - Channel Bank Replacement and Additions; Channel Bank Replacement
Applications 3-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Channel Bank Replacement and Additions In the example shown in the following diagram, the T1 access unit is areplacement for a channel bank. The T1 access unit is more than just areplacement for a channel bank. It can do many things that a channel bankcann...
Page 42 - Off-Premises Extension
Applications 3-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Off-Premises Extension (OPX) The configuration shown in the following diagram permits a branch location toaccess the PBX line as if it were locally connected. Likewise, the branch officephones appear as if they are locally connected. A call between the two...
Page 43 - Video Conferencing
Applications 3-9 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Video Conferencing The OCU-DP APM supports Switched 56 video as shown in the followingexample. Here, an external video codec is connected to OCU-DP ports usingexternal Switched 56K DSU/CSUs. This connection can be up to 18,000 feet. TheOCU-DP APM converts ...
Page 44 - Consolidated T1 Access of DDS Circuits
Applications 3-10 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Consolidated T1 Access of DDS Circuits The following example illustrates how to use the OCU-DP APM to reduce facilitycosts associated with point-to-point 56/64K connections by consolidating theselines into a single T1 facility. The T1 Access Muxes shown i...
Page 45 - Introduction
4-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 User Interface 4 Introduction The T1 access unit uses menu-driven asynchronous (async) terminal interfacemenus and screens. Along with the LED status indicators on the front panel, themenu-driven interface provides feedback and status on the: T1 access unit DSX-1 and N...
Page 46 - Main Menu Screen; Security Level; Screen Field Types; Three types of screen fields are available on the async terminal.
User Interface 4-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Main Menu Screen Access to all of the T1 access unit’s tasks begins at the Main Menu screen, whichhas four menus or branches. The login’s access level appears at the top of the screen unless no security hasbeen set up. Menu branches are filtered based on...
Page 47 - What Affects Screen Displays; What appears on the screens depends on:; Screen Work Areas; There are two user work areas:; Screen area – Where you input information into fields.; Following is a sample async terminal interface screen.
User Interface 4-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 What Affects Screen Displays What appears on the screens depends on: Current configuration – How your T1 access unit is currently configured. Security access level – The security level set by the system administratorfor each user. Data selection criteria...
Page 48 - Screen Format
User Interface 4-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...
Page 49 - Navigating the Screens; Keyboard Keys
User Interface 4-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Navigating the Screens You can navigate the screens by: Using keyboard keys Switching between the two screen work areas Using screen function keys Keyboard Keys Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screens. To . . . Press . . . Move cur...
Page 50 - Screen Function Keys; These keys use the following conventions:
User Interface 4-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Screen Function Keys All screen function keys (located in the lower part of the screen) operate thesame way (upper- or lowercase) throughout the screens. These keys use the following conventions: Select . . . For the screenfunction . . . And press Return...
Page 51 - Selecting from a Menu; Procedure; Selecting a Field; Switching Between Screen Work
User Interface 4-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Selecting from a Menu You select from a menu to get subsequent menus or screens so you can performdesired tasks. " Procedure To make a menu selection: 1. Tab or press an arrow key to position the cursor on a menu selection. Each menu selection is hig...
Page 52 - Switching Between Screen Work Areas; desired function key.; Accessing the User Interface; To reset COM port settings:
User Interface 4-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Switching Between Screen Work Areas Use Ctrl-a to switch between the two screen work areas to perform all screenfunctions. " Procedure 1. Press Ctrl-a to switch from the screen area to the screen function key area. 2. Select either the function’s des...
Page 55 - Considerations When Setting Up; Assigning Cross Connections
5-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up 5 Considerations When Setting Up When setting up the system, you need to: Arrange for T1 service. Plan your channel map. See Assigning Cross Connections on page 5-36 for more information. Choose a management configuration. Decide how you want to manage thesy...
Page 56 - Selecting a Management Interface; Select one of the following management interfaces:; Logins
Setting Up 5-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Selecting a Management Interface Select one of the following management interfaces: Asynchronous terminal interface – Over the T1 access unit’s COM port forlocal configuration and control when the system does not include an NMS. An asynchronous terminal inte...
Page 57 - Adding System Identity Information; Main Menu
Setting Up 5-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Adding System Identity Information Use the Device Name screen to identify this system, and to change or display thegeneral name, location, and contact for the system. Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Control → Device Name 2. Use ...
Page 58 - Setting Date and Time; Configuring the T1 Access Unit
Setting Up 5-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Date and Time Use the Date & Time screen to set the date and time for the system. " Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Control → Date & Time 2. Use the Tab key to move the cursor to the field where you want to a...
Page 59 - Recommended Order of Configuration; Configuration Option Areas; Configuration Option Area; Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options
Setting Up 5-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Recommended Order of Configuration The menu tree is organized in the recommended order of configuration. SeeAppendix A, Menus and Configuration Worksheets , for a graphical view of the system layout. Use the worksheets to keep track of the configuration opti...
Page 60 - Changing Configuration Options; set you want to view or make changes to and press Return.; Saving Configuration Options; and press Return. The Save Configuration To screen appears.
Setting Up 5-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Changing Configuration Options Once the Configuration is loaded, use the Configuration Edit/Display screen todisplay, change, and save a configuration in one of the configuration areas. Procedure 1. From the Configuration Edit/Display screen, select the conf...
Page 61 - Configuring T1 and DSX-1 Interfaces; You can configure the following interfaces:; Configuring the Network Interface; Configuration Edit/Display
Setting Up 5-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Configuring T1 and DSX-1 Interfaces You can configure the following interfaces: Network Interface DSX-1 Interface (if applicable) Configuring the Network Interface Use the Network Interface Options screen to configure the network interface onthe T1 NAM (see ...
Page 68 - Configuring the DSX-1 Interface
Setting Up 5-14 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Configuring the DSX-1 Interface Use the DSX-1 Interface Options screen to configure the DSX-1 interface on theT1 NAM (see Table 5-2 ). Configuration Edit/Display → DSX-1 NOTE: If the DSX-1 interface is disabled, Disable appears on the screen. No otheroption...
Page 70 - Configuring Ports; Sync Data ports on the T1 NAM or the Sync Data APM; Configuring Sync Data Ports
Setting Up 5-16 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 5-2. DSX-1 Interface Options (3 of 3) Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) Possible Settings: Enable, DisableDefault Setting: Enable Specifies whether an alarm message is generated when an alarm indication signalcondition is detected on the DSX-1 interface. ...
Page 78 - Configuring Voice Ports; Voice Options to
Setting Up 5-24 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Configuring Voice Ports Use the E&M ( Table 5-4) , FXO ( Table 5-5) , and FXS (Table 5-6) Voice Options to configure the voice port on the voice APM in the selected slot. Configuration Edit/Display → Voice Ports The Voice Port Options screen appears for...
Page 86 - Configuring OCU-DP Ports; to configure the ports (either two or six) on
Setting Up 5-32 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 5-6. FXS Voice – Slot ss Port p Options (4 of 4) Trunk Cond in CGA Possible Settings: Busy, IdleDefault Setting: Busy Determines the trunk condition or state that the port is forced into as a result of theCarrier Group Alarm (CGA). Trunk Cond in CGA o...
Page 89 - Copying Port Configurations
Setting Up 5-35 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Copying Port Configurations Copy Ports provides an easy way to configure similar ports. Only enabled portsmay be copied. They may be copied to either enabled or disabled ports. Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Configuration Edit/Display → C...
Page 91 - Assigning Sync Data Ports to Network Interface Timeslots
Setting Up 5-37 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 The following figures illustrate various cross-connection assignments. 98-15983 Network T1 Interface T1 Access Mux Sync Data Port DSX-1 Assigning Sync Data Ports to Network Interface Timeslots 98-15984 Network T1 Interface T1 Access Mux Sync Data Port DSX-1...
Page 92 - Example Channel Allocation
Setting Up 5-38 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Example Channel Allocation
Page 93 - Assigning DSX-1 Timeslots to the Network Interface; Value
Setting Up 5-39 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning DSX-1 Timeslots to the Network Interface DSX-1 timeslots are assigned by channel allocation, where you specify individualtimeslots. The DSX-1 interface must be enabled to assign DSX-1 timeslots to theNetwork interface. Value Meaning N xx The lower...
Page 94 - DSX-1 Signaling Assignments and Trunk Conditioning
Setting Up 5-40 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Configuration Edit/Display → Cross Connect → DSX-1 to Network Assignments 2. The DSX-1 to Network Assignments screen appears. This screen contains a matrix of the current cross-connect status of all time slo...
Page 95 - Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (1 of 2)
Setting Up 5-41 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 5-8. Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (1 of 2) NetworkSide Value Meaning DSX-1 SideDefaultValue None No signaling used on this DS0. Use this setting if there isno voice signaling information being passed on this DS0(clear channel). None RBS(def...
Page 96 - Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (2 of 2)
Setting Up 5-42 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 5-8. Signaling and Trunk Conditioning Values (2 of 2) NetworkSide Value DSX-1 SideDefaultValue Meaning FXOD-idle The signaling bits transmitted to the cross-connected T1interface during a CGA represent the idle state for anFXODN interface (ABCD = 0000...
Page 97 - Assigning Network 2 Timeslots to Network 1 Interface Timeslots
Setting Up 5-43 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning Network 2 Timeslots to Network 1 Interface Timeslots If you are using a 9261 Dual T1 NAM, you can assign Network 2 interfacetimeslots to Network 1 interface timeslots. Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Configuration Edit/Display → ...
Page 98 - Assigning Voice Ports to DSX-1 or Network Interface Timeslots; Assigning Sync Data Ports
Setting Up 5-44 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning Voice Ports to DSX-1 or Network Interface Timeslots Use the Voice Port Assignments screen to view the status of all DS0 assignmentson the Network or DSX-1 interface. You can also use this screen to assign voiceports to selected timeslots. NOTE: Yo...
Page 100 - Assigning OCU-DP Data Ports
Setting Up 5-46 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning OCU-DP Data Ports Use the OCU-DP Port Assignments screen to view the status of: H All DS0 assignments on the Network interface H All DS0 assignments on the DSX-1 interface You can also use this screen to assign OCU-DP data ports to: H Network inte...
Page 101 - Clearing Port Assignments
Setting Up 5-47 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Clearing Port Assignments Clearing port assignments sets the selected timeslots to unassigned. You canclear all port assignments for: H This device H A specified slot H A specified interface " Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Configurat...
Page 102 - Setting System Options
Setting Up 5-48 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting System Options Use the System Options screen (see Table 5-9) to set the: Generation of yellow alarm signals User-initiated test timeout Clock Source (primary, secondary, external clock rate) Generation of primary/secondary clock failure ASCII alarm ...
Page 106 - Setting User Interface Options; Setting Up the Communication Port
Setting Up 5-52 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting User Interface Options Use the User Interface options to set up: The Communication Port Support an external device connected to the Communication Port Support a Telnet or FTP session through an interconnected IP network Setting Up the Communication ...
Page 111 - Setting Up the Communication Port to Support an External Device
Setting Up 5-57 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up the Communication Port to Support an External Device NOTE: To detect when the external device connection has been lost, thecommunication port’s DTR lead should be connected to the external device’sDSR lead using a standard EIA-232 crossover cable...
Page 114 - Control Characters
Setting Up 5-60 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Control Characters Sequence ASCII Hex ^A or ^a SOH 0x01 ^B or ^b STX 0x02 ^C or ^c ETX 0x03 ^D or ^d EOT 0x04 ^E or ^e ENQ 0x05 ^F or ^f ACK 0x06 ^G or ^g BEL 0x07 ^H or ^h BS 0x08 ^I or ^i HT 0x09 ^J or ^j LF or NL 0x0A ^K or ^k VT 0x0B ^L or ^l FF or NP 0...
Page 115 - Setting Up to Support a Telnet or FTP Session
Setting Up 5-61 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up to Support a Telnet or FTP Session Use the Telnet/FTP Session Options screen to allow a Telnet or FTP sessionthrough an interconnected IP network. These options also set up security for theTelnet or FTP session (see Table 5-12). Only one Telnet s...
Page 118 - Configuring for Alarms and Traps
Setting Up 5-64 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Configuring for Alarms and Traps Use the Alarm options screen (see Table 5-13 ) to control when and how alarm and trap conditions are automatically initiated by the system. Configuration Edit/Display → Alarm Table 5-13. Alarm Options (1 of 3) ASCII Alarm Me...
Page 121 - Setting Management and Communication Options; Setting Communication Protocol
Setting Up 5-67 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Management and Communication Options Use the Management and Communication Options to set up: Communication Protocol General SNMP Management SNMP NMS Security SNMP Traps Telnet/FTP Setting Communication Protocol Use the Communication Protocol Options...
Page 124 - Setting Up for SNMP Management
Setting Up 5-70 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up for SNMP Management Use the General SNMP Management Options (see Table 5-15 ) to specify what is needed to allow the system to be managed as an SNMP agent by an NMSsupporting the SNMP protocol. Configuration Edit/Display → Management and Communic...
Page 126 - Setting Up SNMP NMS Security
Setting Up 5-72 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up SNMP NMS Security Use the SNMP NMS Security Options (see Table 5-16 ) to specify whether a security check is performed on the IP address of SNMP management systemsattempting to access the node. Configuration Edit/Display → Management and Communic...
Page 128 - Setting Up for SNMP Traps
Setting Up 5-74 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up for SNMP Traps Use the SNMP Traps Options (see Table 5-17 ) to specify the information needed to support SNMP traps. Use the SNMP Trap Options screen to configure thenecessary configuration options needed to support the SNMP traps. Configuration ...
Page 132 - Setting Up and Placing a Call; Displaying
Setting Up 5-78 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Setting Up and Placing a Call Configure your external device. Then, use the Call Setup screen to: H Look up the desired telephone number H Dial a call H Disconnect a call " Procedure 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main → Control → Call Setup 2....
Page 133 - Limiting Access; Limiting Async Terminal Direct Access
6-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Security 6 Limiting Access The T1 access unit provides several methods of security by limiting user accessthrough the following user interfaces: Async Terminal Interface Telnet External Devices SNMP Limiting Async Terminal Direct Access The access unit provides the fol...
Page 134 - Restoring Access to the User Interface
Security 6-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Procedure To limit COM port async terminal access: 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Configuration 2. Select the desired configuration area and press Return. Load Configuration From → [Current Configuration/ Customer Configuration 1/Customer ...
Page 135 - Limiting Telnet Access
Security 6-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Limiting Telnet Access The T1 access unit provides the following methods for limiting access through aTelnet session: H Disabling Telnet access completely. H Requiring a user login ID and password. H Assigning an access level for the port. " Procedure To l...
Page 136 - Controlling External Device Access
Security 6-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Controlling External Device Access The T1 access unit allows you to control whether dial-in access for an externaldevice (modem) is allowed on the communication port. To connect to an externaldevice, H Use the appropriate cable to attach to the COM port as def...
Page 137 - Controlling SNMP Access; Disabling SNMP Access
Security 6-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 See Limiting Async Terminal Direct Access on page 6-1 if you want to limit access to the dial-in session. Refer to Setting Up the Communication Port to Support an External Device in Chapter 5, Setting Up, for more information. Controlling SNMP Access The T1 ac...
Page 138 - Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels
Security 6-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Refer to Setting Up for SNMP Management in Chapter 5, Setting Up, for more information about SNMP configuration options. Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels The General SNMP Options screen provides the configuration options that allowthe T1 access...
Page 139 - Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses
Security 6-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 5. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area. 6. To save changes, select Save and press Return. 7. Select the configuration area where you want to save the changes to and press Return. Save Configuration To → [Current Configuration/ Customer Confi...
Page 140 - Creating a Login
Security 6-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 4. Select and set the following configuration options, as appropriate. To . . . Set the configuration option . . . Enable IP address checking NMS IP Validation to Enable. Specify the number (between 1 and 10) ofSNMP management systems that areauthorized to sen...
Page 141 - Deleting a Login
Security 6-9 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 In the field . . . Enter the . . . Login ID ID of 1 to 10 characters. Password Password from 1 to 10 characters. Re-enter Password Password again to verify that you entered thecorrect password into the device. Access Level Access level: 1, 2, or 3. 5. Press Ct...
Page 143 - Displaying System and NAM Identity Information
7-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying System Information 7 Displaying System and NAM Identity Information Use the System & NAM Identity screen to display identification information aboutthe system and T1 NAM. This information is useful if you are purchasingadditional or replacement units and...
Page 144 - Displaying APM Identity Information; Displaying System and Test Status
Displaying System Information 7-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying APM Identity Information Use the APM Identity screen to display identification information about aparticular APM. This information is useful if you are purchasing additional orreplacement APMs. " Procedure 1. Follow this men...
Page 145 - Maintenance and Troubleshooting; Displaying Voice APM Status
Displaying System Information 7-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Chapter 7, Maintenance and Troubleshooting , contains a list of all status messages and recommended action for you to take. Use the following menusequence to display system and test status information. Main Menu → Status → System and Test ...
Page 149 - Displaying Cross Connect Status; Displaying Network Channels
Displaying System Information 7-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying Cross Connect Status Slot assignments are made using the Cross Connect configuration option. See Assigning Cross Connections in Chapter 5, Setting Up, for making time slot assignments. Use the Cross Connect Status screen to disp...
Page 150 - The following information is available for viewing.
Displaying System Information 7-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 The Cross Connect Status Field(bottom) . . . Indicates . . . D ss-p/yy The DSX-1 on slot ss, port p, time slot yy is assigned to the Network Interface timeslot (01 to 24). D ss-p/yyr The DSX-1 on slot ss, port p, time slot yy is assigned t...
Page 151 - Displaying DSX-1 Channels
Displaying System Information 7-9 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying DSX-1 Channels Use the Network Channel Display screen to display all of the DS0 assignmentsfor each DS0 on the DSX-1 interface. This screen also provides information onthe slot assignment for each NAM or APM type. Use the follow...
Page 153 - Displaying Port Assignments
Displaying System Information 7-11 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying Port Assignments Use the Port Assignments Display screen to display port assignment informationfor each voice and data port on the NAM and APMs. Use the following menu sequence to display port assignment information. Main Menu ...
Page 154 - What Statistics Can Be Collected?; Errored Seconds (ES) – Any second with one or more ESF Error events.
Displaying System Information 7-12 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Displaying Device Name and SNMP System Identification Information Use the Device Name screen to display the name of the device, SNMP systemname, location, and contact name for the device. Use the following menu sequence to display device ...
Page 155 - Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) – The number of Loss of Frame conditions.; Network Performance Statistics; Sync Data Performance Statistics
Displaying System Information 7-13 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Loss of Frame Count (LOFC) – The number of Loss of Frame conditions. Complete – Indicates whether or not the 15 minutes worth of far-endstatistics contain 900 seconds worth of statistics. Bad T1 network conditionsor a loopback test can pr...
Page 157 - Example of Network Performance Statistics Screen
Displaying System Information 7-15 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Example of Network Performance Statistics Screen ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ ÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎÎ...
Page 158 - Clearing Performance Statistics; Status Information; Message
Displaying System Information 7-16 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Clearing Performance Statistics Use the following menu sequence to clear performance statistics. Main Menu → Status → Clear Statistics You can also use the ClrStats function at the bottom of the Performance Statisticsscreen. To clear all ...
Page 159 - System Health and Test Status Messages; Test Status – Indicates which tests are currently active.; Health and Status Messages
Displaying System Information 7-17 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 7-1. System Status Messages (2 of 2) Message What To Do What It Indicates Please Wait Command takes longer than5 seconds. 1. Wait until message clears. 2. If the message does not clear within 2 minutes, resetthe device. User Interfa...
Page 164 - Self-Test Results Messages
Displaying System Information 7-22 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Table 7-2. Health and Status Messages (5 of 5) Message What To Do What It Indicates Device Fail yyyyyyyy The operating softwaredetects an internal error.(yyyyyyyy represents aneight-digit hexadecimal failurecode for use by servicepersonne...
Page 166 - Test Status Messages
Displaying System Information 7-24 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Test Status Messages The right-most column of the System and Test Status screen display the teststhat are currently active on the card (NAM or APM) (see Table 7-4). Table 7-4. Test Status Messages (1 of 2) Message What It Indicates No Tes...
Page 169 - Operation and Maintenance; Startup; Logging In; a through z
8-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Operation and Maintenance 8 Startup If security requiring logins has been set up, follow the instructions in Logging In below. Otherwise, follow the instructions in Starting a Session on page 8-2. Logging In When there is no contention for the user interface and a logi...
Page 170 - Logging Out; Starting a Session; Dialing in through an external modem to the COM port.
Operation and Maintenance 8-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 If the Login ID/Passwordcombination is . . . Then the . . . Valid Main Menu appears. Begin your session. Invalid Message Invalid Password is displayed on line 24,and the Login screen is redisplayed. If an invalid Login ID/ Password combination...
Page 172 - Ending a Session; Use the Exit function key from any screen to terminate the session.
Operation and Maintenance 8-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Ending a Session Use the Exit function key from any screen to terminate the session. Procedure To end a session: 1. Press Ctrl-a to go to the screen function key area. 2. Select Exit and press Return. If connected through . . . Then the . . . ...
Page 173 - Supported SNMP Traps; Dialing Out and Sending SNMP Traps
Operation and Maintenance 8-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Supported SNMP Traps A trap is an unsolicited message that is sent from the T1 access unit to the SNMPtrap manager when the T1 access unit detects certain prespecified conditions.These traps enable the SNMP manager to gauge the state of the ne...
Page 174 - Maintaining COM Port Directories; Displaying Directory Numbers
Operation and Maintenance 8-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 6. Follow this menu selection sequence, pressing Return after each selection: Configuration Edit/Display → Alarm The Alarm Options screen appears. 7. Select and set the following configuration options, as appropriate. To . . . Set the configur...
Page 175 - Changing Directory Numbers; Changing Device Name
Operation and Maintenance 8-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Changing Directory Numbers Use the COM Port Call Directories screen to change the phone numbercontained in a selected directory. The T1 access unit ships with all directoryphone numbers blank. " Procedure To change directory phone numbers:...
Page 176 - Hot Swapping of APMs; APM Insertion
Operation and Maintenance 8-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Hot Swapping of APMs The T1 access unit allows you to insert and remove APM cards and theirmatching I/O cards without powering down the unit or interrupting data on thenetwork or on other APMs. The T1 access unit automatically recognizes when ...
Page 177 - APM Removal; NAM Removal; Be aware of the following rules when doing a file transfer:
Operation and Maintenance 8-9 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 APM Removal When you remove an APM from its slot, you can still edit the applicableconfiguration options. If you are displaying a Status or Test screen when youremove an APM, The message APM Removed will display after the screen is refreshed a...
Page 178 - To initiate an FTP session:; ftp, followed by the IP address of the T1 access unit.; If a login and password are required (see; Command; Performing an Upgrade
Operation and Maintenance 8-10 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 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 IP address of the T1 access unit. 2. If a login and password are required (see Creating a Login in Chap...
Page 179 - Transfer Complete
Operation and Maintenance 8-11 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Procedure To perform a download: 1. Initiate an FTP session to the device that you are upgrading. 2. Type bin to enter binary mode. 3. Type cd system to change to the system directory. 4. Type put nam1_ctl.ocd to perform a put to the nam1_ctl...
Page 180 - Backing Up Your Configuration; Configuration File
Operation and Maintenance 8-12 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Backing Up Your Configuration You may choose to back up your configuration files in case recovery is needed.The following configuration files correspond to the configuration areas in your T1access unit. Configuration File Configuration Area c...
Page 181 - Resetting the T1 Access Unit; Resetting the T1 Access Unit from the Control Menu
Operation and Maintenance 8-13 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Resetting the T1 Access Unit You can reset the T1 access unit in four ways: H Reset it from the Control menu to perform a self test H Cycle the power to perform a self test H Reset the configuration options to reestablish connectivity with th...
Page 183 - What Are the Troubleshooting Features?; How Do I Know There Is a Problem?
9-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Troubleshooting 9 What Are the Troubleshooting Features? The T1 access unit is designed to provide you with many years of trouble-freeservice. If a communication problem occurs, however, refer to the information inthis chapter for possible solutions. The T1 access unit...
Page 184 - T1 NAM LEDs; General Status LEDs
2– OK OK ALM TST BKP SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM 1– OK 9161 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT NET DSX NET MON DSX MON NETWORK DSX POR T 496-15051 Test Jacks LEDs Troubleshooting 9-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 NAM LEDs General Status LEDs Label Indication Color What It Means OK Power andOperationalStatus Gr...
Page 186 - T1 NAM Test Jack Functions; See; 161 Single T1 NAM Test Jack Functions; Test Jack Name
2– OK OK ALM TST BKP SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM 1– OK 9161 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT NET DSX NET MON DSX MON NETWORK DSX POR T 496-15205 Test Jacks Troubleshooting 9-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 NAM Test Jack Functions The T1 NAM has four sets of test jacks located on the upper section of thefacep...
Page 187 - 261 Dual T1 NAM Test Jack Functions
2– OK OK ALM TST BKP SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM 1– OK 9261 IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT NET1 NET2 NET1 MON NET2 MON NET 1 NET 2 POR T 97-15646 Test Jacks Troubleshooting 9-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 9261 Dual T1 NAM Test Jack Functions The T1 NAM has four sets of test jacks located on the upper sectio...
Page 188 - Dual DSX APM LEDs
OK SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM 9109 DSX IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT DSX 2 DSX 1 DSX 2 MON DSX 1 MON DSX1 DSX2 97-15642-01 Test Jacks LEDs Troubleshooting 9-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Dual DSX APM LEDs DSX 1 and DSX 2 Interface LEDs Label Indication Color What It Means SIG Signal Green ON – A recoverab...
Page 189 - 109 Dual DSX APM Test Jack Functions; Test Jacks
OK SIG OOF ALM SIG OOF ALM 9109 DSX IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT IN OUT DSX 2 DSX 1 DSX 2 MON DSX 1 MON DSX1 DSX2 97-15644-01 Test Jacks Troubleshooting 9-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 9109 Dual DSX APM Test Jack Functions The Dual DSX APM test jacks are used for: Accessing and testing towards the DSX 1 port...
Page 190 - The following figure is an example of using these test jacks:
Troubleshooting 9-8 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Test Jacks This card . . . Provides these test jacks . . . And provides these test accesspoints . . . 9161 Single T1NAM Network In Network Out DSX In DSX Out Network Monitor In Network Monitor Out DSX Monitor In DSX Monitor Out 9261 Dual T1NAM Network 1...
Page 191 - Sync Data APM Front Panel LEDs; The Sync Data APM has five LED status indicators.
OK 1-OK 2-OK 3-OK 4-OK 9109 SYNC D A T A PORT 97-15679 LEDs Troubleshooting 9-9 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 The following figure is an example of using the monitor test jacks: DSX MON IN to allow test equipment to nonintrusively monitor the signalbeing sent from the T1 access unit to equipment (e.g.,...
Page 192 - OCU-DP APM Front Panel LEDs
OK 1-TST 2-TST 9109 OCU POR T 98-15924 LEDs OK 1-TST 2-TST 3-TST 4-TST 5-TST 6-TST 9109 OCU POR T 98-15925 LEDs Troubleshooting 9-10 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 OCU-DP APM Front Panel LEDs The 2-port OCU-DP APM has three LED status indicators. The 6-port OCU-DPAPM has seven LEDs. General Status LED L...
Page 193 - Voice APM Front Panel LED; General Status LED
OK 9109 FXO 97-15643 Troubleshooting 9-11 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Voice APM Front Panel LED The E&M, FXO, and FXS Analog Voice APMs each have 1 LED status indicator. General Status LED Label Indication Color What It Means OK Power andOperationalStatus Green ON – APM has power and is operation...
Page 194 - Alarms; Viewing Alarm Messages; ASCII Alarm Messages
Troubleshooting 9-12 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Alarms The T1 access unit monitors alarm conditions occurring on either the: Network interface DSX-1 interface, or Sync data ports You select the ASCII alarms that you wish to receive for each interface on the T1access unit via the Network Interface co...
Page 200 - System Error Messages
Troubleshooting 9-18 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 System Error Messages These messages, listed in alphabetical order, appear in the messages area at thebottom of the screens (see Table 9-2). Table 9-2. System Error Messages Message What It Indicates What To Do Invalid Character ( x ) 1 An invalid char...
Page 201 - Automatic Dialing Out When an Alarm Occurs
Troubleshooting 9-19 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Automatic Dialing Out When an Alarm Occurs You can control whether generated alarm messages will initiate a call if aconnection on the COM port external device has not already been established. To dial out when an alarm occurs you must: H Connect the m...
Page 202 - Manual Dialing Out When an Alarm Occurs; Displaying Directory Numbers and Changing Directory Numbers
Troubleshooting 9-20 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 6. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area. 7. To save changes, select Save and press Return. The Save Configuration To screen appears. 8. Select the configuration area where you want to save the changes to and press Return. When Save is...
Page 203 - Tests Available
Troubleshooting 9-21 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Tests Available The Test menu allows you to run loopbacks and test patterns on the T1 accessunit, and to test the front panel LEDs. It is available to users with a securityaccess level of 1 or 2. Use the test menu to access the following tests. To acce...
Page 204 - Interface Tests
Troubleshooting 9-22 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 To access the . . . Select . . . Voice Port tests Digital LoopbackAnalog LoopbackLine LoopbackTest tones DRS QuietForce SignalingMonitor Signaling Voice Port Tests OCU-DP tests Local Loopback Latching Loopback Nonlatching Loopback OCU Loopback DS-0 Pay...
Page 205 - Line Loopback; Payload loopback on this Network or DSX-1 interface
Troubleshooting 9-23 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Line Loopback The Line Loopback (LLB) loops the information received on the Network orDSX-1 interface back to the source of the loopback. When used with a patterntest at the remote node, LLB determines whether the problem is with the sendingdevice or t...
Page 206 - Payload Loopback; Send Remote Line Loopback on the same Network or DSX-1 interface
Troubleshooting 9-24 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Payload Loopback The Payload Loopback (PLB) loops the information received on the Network orDSX-1 interface back to the network after it has passed through the receive andtransmit framing section of the device. Use PLB for determining whether theproble...
Page 207 - Repeater Loopback; This helps to indicate that the T1 access unit is operational.
Troubleshooting 9-25 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Repeater Loopback The Repeater Loopback (RLB) loops the information to be sent over the Networkor DSX-1 interface back to the device. The RLB loops the entire data stream,which includes data on the interface, as well as the synchronous data ports. UseR...
Page 208 - Remote Loopbacks
Troubleshooting 9-26 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Remote Loopbacks The remote loopback up codes (which put a remote device in loopback mode)and down codes (which take a remote device out of loopback mode) are in-bandcodes that allow remote control of a device. H Network loopbacks are defined in AT&...
Page 209 - Sending and Monitoring Pattern Tests
Troubleshooting 9-27 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Sending and Monitoring Pattern Tests The pattern tests enable a T1 access unit either to send or monitor a known bitpattern. These tests generate industry-standard bit patterns that can be used todetermine whether information is being correctly transmi...
Page 210 - Data Port Tests
Troubleshooting 9-28 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Data Port Tests Data port tests are available to run on any of the synchronous DTE interfaces onthe T1 NAM and the Sync Data APM. H Data port loopbacks are defined in ITU V.54 and ANSI T1 403. H The Send V.54 Up/Down and FT1 Up/Down perform a similar f...
Page 212 - V. 54 Remote Loopback
Troubleshooting 9-30 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Data Channel Loopback (DCLB) The Data Channel Loopback (DCLB) loops the data for a particular synchronousdata port back to the interface after the information has passed all the waythrough the device (i.e., just before it is sent to the Customer Premis...
Page 213 - Remote FT1 Data Channel Loopback
Troubleshooting 9-31 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 The following tests cannot be running when a V.54 test is initiated: H A Send Pattern Test, Send Remote Line Loopback, Payload Loopback, orRepeater Loopback on the interface to which the port is assigned H DTE Payload Loopback, Send Pattern Test, or Se...
Page 214 - Voice Port Tests
Troubleshooting 9-32 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Sending and Monitoring Pattern Tests The pattern tests enable a T1 access unit either to send or monitor a known bitpattern. H These tests generate industry-standard bit patterns that can be used todetermine whether information is being correctly trans...
Page 215 - Digital Loopbacks; Analog Loopback, DRS or Quiet Test Tone on the same port; Analog Loopbacks; DRS or Quiet Test Tone, or Digital or Line Loopback on the same port
Troubleshooting 9-33 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Digital Loopbacks A Digital Loopback loops the digital voice signal received from the T1 interfaceback to the same interface, just before reaching the D-to-A converter on the voiceport. 496-15200 to: T1 Interface Digital Loopback CODEC D to A Converter...
Page 216 - Line Loopbacks; Test Tones; Quiet – No signal is sent.
Troubleshooting 9-34 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Line Loopbacks This test is only available for a voice port belonging to an E&M APM. A LineLoopback loops the analog voice signal received from the analog line/deviceconnected to the port back to the same line/device, before passing through the Ato...
Page 217 - Force and Monitor Signaling
Troubleshooting 9-35 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Force and Monitor Signaling Force and Monitor signaling enables you to send and receive the followingto/from the T1 interface to which the selected port is assigned: You can force these fields . . . To these settings . . . ABCD bits (Tx and Rx) for ESF...
Page 219 - Sending a Latching Loopback
Troubleshooting 9-37 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Procedure To force signaling: 1. Follow this menu selection sequence: Main Menu → Test → Voice Port Tests 2. Enter the desired slot and port number. 3. Press PgDn to go to page 2. 4. Enter the desired setting for each field. 5. Highlight Start under Co...
Page 220 - Starting/Stopping Other Loopbacks; OCU-DP Local Loopback Tests
Troubleshooting 9-38 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Starting/Stopping Other Loopbacks " Procedure To start and stop loopback tests: 1. Follow this menu selection sequence to display the Tests screen: Main Menu → Test → [OCU-DP Tests] 2. For Nonlatching loopbacks, select the desired loopback type (CS...
Page 221 - DDS CSU/DSU Latching/Nonlatching Loopback; This loopback
Troubleshooting 9-39 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 DDS CSU/DSU Latching/Nonlatching Loopback The Latching/Nonlatching Loopback sends the selected loopback sequence tothe CPE attached to the port. This loopback Allows testing of a local loop betweenthe selected port and the CPErunning at . . . Loopbackt...
Page 222 - OCU Loopback
Troubleshooting 9-40 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 OCU Loopback The OCU Loopback loops the data received from the T1 interface for the selectedport back to the T1 interface. 98-15959 Network Interface All 1s T1 NAM OCU APM OCU Port OCU Loopback The following test is the only test allowed to run at the ...
Page 224 - Data Loopback; Line Loopback on the cross-connected T1 interface; OCU-DP Remote Loopback Tests
Troubleshooting 9-42 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Data Loopback The Data Loopback tests the APM circuitry and the local loop connecting the portto the CPE. The loopback occurs on the APM near the backplane connection,toward the local loop. 98-15962 Network Interface All 1s T1 NAM OCU APM OCU Port Data...
Page 225 - Test Timeout; System Options; Starting and Stopping a Test; Aborting All Tests
Troubleshooting 9-43 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Test Timeout A Test Timeout feature is available to automatically terminate a test (as opposedto manually terminating a test) after it has been running a specified period oftime. To use this feature, enable the Test Timeout configuration option under t...
Page 226 - Determining Test Status and Results
Troubleshooting 9-44 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Aborting All Tests Use the Abort All Tests selection from the Test menu to abort all tests running onall interfaces, with exception to Network- or DTE-initiated loopbacks. To abortindividual tests that are active, see Starting and Stopping a Test on pa...
Page 227 - Menus
A-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Menus and ConfigurationWorksheets A Menus The following menus give you a graphical representation of the system optionsthat appear on the async terminal screens. Not all options are available, but arefiltered depending on what other options have been selected.
Page 228 - Menu
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Menu 98-15081-03 Status System and Test StatusVoice StatusCross Connect StatusPerformance StatisticsIdentity NetworkSync Data PortsClear Statistics System & NAMAPM Network Channel Display DSX-1 Channel Display Port Assignment Disp...
Page 229 - Recording Configurations; copies of each table as needed.
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Recording Configurations It is recommended that you keep a record of each T1 access unit’s configuration,which can also be used when configuring the T1 access unit. For additionalinformation about configurations, refer to Chapter 5, S...
Page 231 - Configuration Option
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ DSX-1 See Table 5-2 Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] Slot ss 916x: 01 9262: 02 9265: 02, 03, 04, 05 Port p 916x: 1 926x: 1, 2 Interface Status Ena...
Page 232 - Sync Data Ports
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ Sync Data Ports See Table 5-3 Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] Slot ss 916x: 01 9x62: 01, 02 9x65: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 Port p T1 NAM: 1, 2 Sync Dat...
Page 233 - Voice Ports
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ Voice Ports Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] E&M Voice See Table 5-4 Slot ss 2-slot: 02 5-slot: 02, 03, 04, 05 Port p 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 P...
Page 237 - Copy Ports
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-11 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ Copy Ports Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] From: Slot ss 2-Slot: 01, 025-Slot: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05 From: Port p T1 NAM: 1, 2Sync Data APM: 1, 2, ...
Page 239 - User Interface (Cont’d
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-13 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ User Interface (Cont’d ) Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] Telnet/FTP Sessions See Table 5-12 Telnet Session Enable, [Disable] Telnet Login Requir...
Page 240 - Management and Communication
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-14 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Device Name: ___________________________________________________________ Management and Communication Configuration Option Settings Default in [Bold] Communication Protocol See Table 5-14 Node IP Address 1 [000.000.000.000] – 223.255...
Page 241 - Channel Assignments Worksheets
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-15 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Channel Assignments Worksheets Use the following worksheets to record cross connection assignments. SeeAssigning Cross Connections in Chapter 5, Setting Up , for more information.
Page 242 - Allocation
Menus and Configuration Worksheets A-16 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Network T1 Interface ___ Channel Worksheet Network ___ Channel Allocation Signaling and Trunk Conditioning N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 N7 N8 N9 N10 N11 N12 N13 N14 N15 N16 N17 N18 N19 N20 N21 N22 N23 N24
Page 245 - Selecting an IP Addressing Scheme; Assign IP addresses on a per-interface or T1 access unit basis.
B-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 IP Addressing B Selecting an IP Addressing Scheme You can select from many IP addressing schemes to provide SNMP NMS, Telnet,or FTP connectivity. When selecting a scheme, keep the following in mind: Because connection to remote devices is through different interfaces (...
Page 247 - IP Addressing Scheme Examples; Direct Management Links to Remote T1 Access Units; In this example, T1 Access Unit A is connected to:
IP Addressing B-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 IP Addressing Scheme Examples The following examples describe some typical network scenarios; they are notthe only scenarios that can be used. The subnet mask shown for each T1 accessunit is 255.255.255.0. Direct Management Links to Remote T1 Access Units...
Page 248 - Routing to Remote T1 Access Units on the Same Subnet
IP Addressing B-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Routing to Remote T1 Access Units on the Same Subnet In this example, T1 Access Unit A is connected to: The NMS at the central site Remote T1 access units through EDL management links The illustration shows two management EDL management links at the centr...
Page 249 - Routing to Remote Access Units Using Different Subnets
IP Addressing B-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Routing to Remote Access Units Using Different Subnets In this example, T1 Access Unit A is connected to: The NMS at the central site Two remote T1 access units through EDL management links The illustration shows two EDL management links, with T1 Access U...
Page 250 - Routing to Remote T1 Access Units Using Routers
IP Addressing B-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Routing to Remote T1 Access Units Using Routers In the following example, each T1 access unit receives its management trafficthrough a connection from the COM port to the serial port of a router. In this case,the units do not route data among themselves, ...
Page 251 - Assigning IP Addresses and Subnet Masks
IP Addressing B-7 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Assigning IP Addresses and Subnet Masks Once you select an IP scheme, assign an address (or addresses) to the T1access unit. I f using . . . Then . . . COM port as amanagement interface Assign the COM port address and net mask. Menu selection sequence:Mai...
Page 253 - SNMP Traps; Trap
C-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 SNMP Traps C This section describes the T1 access unit’s compliance with SNMP formatstandards and with its special operational trap features. The T1 access unitsupports the following user interface traps, along with several enterprise-specifictraps: warmStart authentic...
Page 254 - Trap: authentificationFailure
SNMP Traps C-2 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Trap: authentificationFailure Trap What It Indicates Possible Cause authenticationFailure Access to the T1 accessunit was attempted andfailed. SNMP protocol message notproperly authenticated. Three unsuccessful attemptswere made to enter a correctlogin/passw...
Page 255 - Interface
SNMP Traps C-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Interface Possible Cause linkUp/DownVariable-Bindings SynchronousData Ports (Supported by themedia-specificRS232-Like MIB.) ifIndex (RFC 1573) ifAdminStatus (RFC 1573) ifOperStatus (RFC 1573) i fType (RFC 1573) linkDown – One or morealarm conditions are acti...
Page 275 - COM Port; Refer to the appropriate cable section.; Signal
E-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Cables, Connectors, and PinAssignments E COM Port The COM (communications) port connects to an async terminal or othermanagement interface. These cables are: 14-foot, 26 AWG, 8-conductor, with a non-keyed 8-position modular jackinterface/connector at one end, and 25-pi...
Page 277 - Gender Adapter/Changer
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-3 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 COM Port-to-Modem Cable Order this cable when connecting the COM port to a modem or other externaldevice. The following shows the pin assignments from the COM port to theexternal device. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 97-15669 COM Port Non-Keye...
Page 278 - LAN Adapter and Cables; T1 Network Interface Cable; Function
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 LAN Adapter and Cables The LAN adapter is ordered along with the appropriate cable. Be sure to specifywhether you need a Token Ring or an Ethernet LAN Adapter. The following shows the pin assignments for the cable between the LAN...
Page 279 - T1 Line Interface Cable; Pin Number
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-5 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 DSX-1 Port Interface The DSX-1 Port cable is a cable with a 15-pin DB15 on one end. The followingtable shows pin assignments and the purpose of each. Function Circuit Pin # Receive tip from the DTE T1 1 Transmit tip to the DTE T ...
Page 280 - EIA-530A Port Interface
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-6 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 EIA-530A Port Interface The following table shows the EIA-530A circuit and pin assignments that aresupported for a port connector/ interface ( Port 1 or Port 2 ). Signal CircuitMnemonic ITU/CCITT # Direction 25-PinPin # Shield — ...
Page 286 - FXO/FXS Voice APM Connector; Port
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-12 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Voice APM Cables This section provides the pin assignments for the FXO, FXS and E&M voice APM50-pin Amphenol connectors (RJ27X socket), followed by the pin assignments forthe extension cables that can be used with these APMs...
Page 287 - E&M Voice APM Connector
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-13 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 E&M Voice APM Connector The E&M Analog Voice APM uses a single 50-pin connector (RJ27X socket) toprovide eight 2-wire interfaces for connecting to analog voice equipment. E&M 50-Pin Amphenol Connector (1 of 2) Port P...
Page 289 - Extension Cables
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-15 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Extension Cables Extension cables can be ordered for use with the 50-pin FXO, FXS and E&MVoice APM connectors. They are all straight-through cables (i.e., Pin 1 on thevoice APM side is Pin 1 on the M66 block side of the cabl...
Page 290 - Amphenol Plugs-to-1 Amphenol Plug Cable
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-16 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 97-15171-02 M66 Block Voice APMs P3 P2 P1 P4 3 Amphenol Plugs-to-1 Amphenol Plug Cable
Page 292 - Amphenol Plugs-to-4 Amphenol Plugs Cable
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-18 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 3 Amphenol Plugs-to-4 Amphenol Plugs Cable 97-15172-02 M66 Blocks Voice APMs TX RX E&M Signal Ground and Battery P3 P2 P1 P4 P5 P6 P7
Page 299 - OCU Port; OCU Port Connector
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-25 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 OCU Port The OCU-DP APM can have either two or six ports, each port having an RJ48Sconnector. Connect the OCU port to the DDS network using one of the followingcables: 14-foot DDS cable 25-foot DDS cable OCU Port Connector The O...
Page 300 - T1 Mass Termination Cable; RJ48H Connector Pinouts for T1 Mass Termination Cable; Circuits
Cables, Connectors, and Pin Assignments E-26 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 T1 Mass Termination Cable A T1 mass termination cable is available to connect up to seven NAMs mountedin a 9000 Series Access Carrier to an M66 block. The T1 mass termination cableis a 5-foot RJ48H cable consisting of a 50-pin p...
Page 301 - Specification
F-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Technical Specifications F Specification Criteria Network Access Module (NAM) Approvals FCC Part 15 FCC Part 68 Industry Canada UL CSA – Safety Class A digital device. Refer to the equipment’s label for theRegistration Number. Refer to the equipment’s label for theCert...
Page 309 - Equipment List; Equipment
G-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Equipment List G Equipment Feature Number 2-Slot Housing 2-Slot Housing, 120 Vac Power Supply, Cables, Manuals 9002-B1-200 2-Slot Housing, 9161 Single T1 NAM, 120 Vac Power Supply,Cables, Manuals 9162-A1-201 2-Slot Housing, 9261 Dual T1 NAM, 120 Vac Power Supply, Cable...
Page 313 - Glossary
GL-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Glossary Alarm Indication Signal. An all ones signal transmitted to maintain transmission continuityand to indicate to the receiving terminal that a transmission fault exists at either thetransmitting terminal or upstream of the transmitting signal. Sometimes referred...
Page 316 - VF
Glossary GL-4 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Voice Frequency. The part of the audio frequency range used to transmit voice sound(usually 300 Hz to 3400 Hz). This band is used by the modem for its modulated signal. A logical link/connection or packet-switching mechanism established between two devicesat ...
Page 317 - Index; Numbers
IN-1 9161-A2-GH30-30 April 1998 Index Numbers 3 Amphenol plug-1 Amphenol plug, G-4 3 Amphenol plug-4 Amphenol plug, G-4 64KCC Loop OOF Alarm, OCU-DP, 5-34 A Abnormal Station Code Alarm, OCU-DP, 5-33 aborting tests, 9-44 Access asynch terminal user interface, 4-1 limiting, 6-1 Limiting Async Terminal...