Page 2 - Running Head
Model No. Running Head Trademarks: SECHTOR 300 and Z-Plex are registered trademarks of Zhone Technologies Zhone and the Zhone logo are registered trademarks of Zhone Technologies All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective holders. COPYRIGHT © 2000 Zhone Techn...
Page 3 - REGULATORY INFORMATION; FCC Part 68 Regulatory Information
REGULATORY INFORMATION Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Part 15 Regulation For Telephone Equipment The product described herein 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 reasona...
Page 4 - NOTICE TO USERS OF THE CANADIAN TELEPHONE NETWORK
Model No. Running Head If this equipment (Z-Plex 10) causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone company will notify the customer as soon as possi...
Page 7 - Contents
Zhone Technologies / vii Contents Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 1.1 Product overview ............................................................................................ 1-1 1.2 Features ..........................................................................................................
Page 8 - Chapter 4
viii \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Contents 3.4 Alarm ............................................................................................................. 3-5 3.5 Grounding requirements ................................................................................ 3-6 3.6 Ca...
Page 9 - Appendix A Alphabetical Reference
Zhone Technologies / ix Contents Appendix A Alphabetical Reference A.1 Parameter reference ....................................................................................... A-1 A.1.1 Configuration groups ................................................................................. A-2 A.1....
Page 11 - Product overview
Zhone Technologies / 1-1 Introduction Product overview Chapter 1Introduction This chapter introduces you to the features and benefits of the integrated access solution that permits voice and data integration in a single unit. It includes the following topics: Product overview page 1-1 Features page ...
Page 12 - Features
1-2 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Features Introduction 1.2 Features • Voice and data channel bank with integral CSU/DSX interface • Sleek, low profile, one rack unit (1 RU) chassis • From 12 to 16 FXS analog voice ports • Up to 8 FXO ports • One high speed V.35 data port • Extensive d...
Page 13 - Introduction; SNMP
Zhone Technologies / 1-3 Introduction Managing the Z-Plex When a T1 port is configured for TR-08 format, the voice channels assigned to this port are identified by channel number (according to the TR-TSY-000008 document), which may be different from the T1 time slot number. The product supports only...
Page 14 - CLI; Product specifications
1-4 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Product specifications Introduction • T1 configuration, performance statistics, alarm conditions, and diagnostics. • FXS/FXO configuration, status, and diagnostics. • Data port configuration, status, and diagnostics. • General chassis management, field...
Page 17 - Product description; Back panel
Zhone Technologies / 2-1 Installing the Z-Plex Product description Chapter 2Installing the Z-Plex This chapter gives you quick, simple instructions to get you up and running. You will also learn how to install and mount the product. This chapter includes the following topics: Product description pag...
Page 18 - Front panel; Unpacking the product; Packing materials; Product user’s guide
2-2 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Unpacking the product Installing the Z-Plex 2.1.2 Front panel The Z-Plex front panel provides LEDs for monitoring the status of the unit. 2.2 Unpacking the product This product is shipped as a complete package that includes this user’s guide. After unp...
Page 19 - Hardware, cabling, and optional accessories; Installing the product; Choosing a site for the product; Important Safety Instructions
Zhone Technologies / 2-3 Installing the Z-Plex Installing the product 2.2.4 Hardware, cabling, and optional accessories The product comes packaged with an AC power cord to provide power to the unit. It is also shipped with two angle brackets and screws for rack mounting. 2.2.5 Who to call for help C...
Page 21 - Rack mounting
Zhone Technologies / 2-5 Installing the Z-Plex Rack mounting 2.4 Rack mounting The product chassis comes with brackets for rack mounting; and the chassis is designed to accommodate brackets for front center or rear mounting. The installation site for rack mounting should provide proper room for vent...
Page 22 - Locating the product on a desktop
2-6 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Locating the product on a desktop Installing the Z-Plex 2.5 Locating the product on a desktop Each unit can be easily set on top of a desk or table. A stable environment is necessary for peak performance of each unit. The chassis should be placed on a ...
Page 23 - Connector type
Zhone Technologies / 3-1 Electrical Installation Connector type Chapter 3Electrical Installation When you are ready to go beyond the basics of the product, use this chapter to learn specifics on grounding, cabling, and the necessary power requirements for operation. It includes the following topics:...
Page 24 - Data port connector pinouts; Table 3-2. DCE DB25 data port female connector
3-2 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Data port connector pinouts Electrical Installation 3.2 Data port connector pinouts Table 3-2 describes the signals and pins for the V.35 data port. The pin assignments are associated with the use of Zhone cable part number PRM-000-01261M (F). WAN 1 li...
Page 26 - RJ48 connector; Power requirements
3-4 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Power requirements Electrical Installation 3.2.2 RJ48 connector Table 3-4 lists the T1 RJ48 connector pinouts. 3.3 Power requirements The installation site should have a 90-260VAC power receptacle readily available to power up the unit. The unit can al...
Page 27 - Power installation; AC power installation; Alarm; Small Screwdriver
Zhone Technologies / 3-5 Electrical Installation Alarm 3.3.1 Power installation 3.3.1.1 AC power installation This product is equipped with an AC receptacle located on the back of the unit. 3.3.1.2 DC power installation When wiring to an external power source, such as a battery rack, fuse panel, or ...
Page 28 - Grounding requirements
3-6 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Grounding requirements Electrical Installation Note: Note that the External Alarm Plug is black in color, matching the reciprocal black rear panel receptacle. Figure 3-2. Alarm closure plug 3.5 Grounding requirements Due to the UL regulatory requiremen...
Page 29 - Cabling
Zhone Technologies / 3-7 Electrical Installation Cabling Figure 3-3. Grounding the unit 3.6 Cabling Table 3-5 describes the cables recommended for use with the Z-Plex unit. Table 3-5. Recommended cables Cable Used for Manufacturer Part Number Description Voice FXS/FXO ports 800-00060-01 50-pin Amphe...
Page 31 - Using the command line interface
Zhone Technologies / 4-1 Configuring the Z-Plex Using the command line interface Chapter 4Configuring the Z-Plex In this chapter you will learn how to configure the Z-Plex unit using the CLI. It includes the following topics: Using the command line interface page 4-1 Quick start system configuration...
Page 32 - Quick start system configuration
4-2 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Quick start system configuration Configuring the Z-Plex SET T1CFG:STATE:1:ACTV To read the current frame slips on the first T1 line, enter the following command: GET PMCUR:SLIP:1 Keep in mind the following important information: • The CLI is case sensi...
Page 34 - Logging in and out of the system
4-4 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Quick start system configuration Configuring the Z-Plex The first time you configure an IP address, you must reboot the system. 4.2.1 Logging in and out of the system You must log into the system to manage it. Note that only one administrative user can...
Page 35 - Configuring the local management channel; Configuring the DS0 management channel
Zhone Technologies / 4-5 Configuring the Z-Plex Quick start system configuration Configuring the local management channel The Z-Plex unit provides an out-of-band RS232 serial (craft) interface for managing the unit. To access the serial port, configure your terminal interface software with the follo...
Page 36 - Configuring system contact information; Configuring SNMP
4-6 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Configuring SNMP Configuring the Z-Plex The following example configures the IP over FDL interface: user> SET CPUCFG:MASKFDL:1:255.255.255.252 user> SET CPUCFG:IPFDL:1:192.168.8.22 For most applications, the default MTU of 1500 is appropriate. If...
Page 37 - Configuring T1 interfaces
Zhone Technologies / 4-7 Configuring the Z-Plex Configuring T1 interfaces user> SET CPUCFG:IPHOST2:1:192.168.21.24 user> SET CPUCFG:IPHOST3:1:192.168.21.25 4.4 Configuring T1 interfaces The two T1 interfaces on the Z-Plex unit can be used for either voice or data, with the following restrictio...
Page 38 - Configuring a T1 drop and insert interface
4-8 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Configuring a T1 drop and insert interface Configuring the Z-Plex user> SET T1CFG:DS0:1:OFF 4.5 Configuring a T1 drop and insert interface A T1 drop and insert takes some channels from an incoming T1 interface and drops some of them out to a PBX and...
Page 39 - Configuring FXO ports
Zhone Technologies / 4-9 Configuring the Z-Plex Configuring FXO ports user> SET FXSCFG:TYPE:1:LSFD 6. Specify whether trunk conditioning is being used: user> SET FXSCFG:TRNKC:1:ON 7. Specify whether you want the Z-Plex unit to provide ringback. user> SET FXSCFG:RNGBK:1:ON The default of OFF...
Page 40 - Configuring the V.35 data port
4-10 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Configuring the V.35 data port Configuring the Z-Plex user> SET FX0CFG:TS:2:7-15 5. Specify the FXO type: user> SET FX0CFG:TYPE:2:LS 6. Specify whether you want the Z-Plex unit to provide ringback. For example: user> SET FXOCFG:RNGBK:2:ON The...
Page 41 - Adding and deleting routes; Adding and deleting network routes
Zhone Technologies / 4-11 Configuring the Z-Plex Adding and deleting routes 3. Specify the T1 interface the data is coming in on: user> SET DPCFG:WAN:1:2 4. Specify the number of channels: user> SET DPCFG:NCHAN:1:24 5. Specify the start channel: user> SET DPCFG:SCHAN:1:1 6. The remaining co...
Page 42 - Adding and deleting host routes; Example routing configuration
4-12 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Adding and deleting routes Configuring the Z-Plex user> SET ROUTE:DLTNETRT:x:destination:gateway For example, the following command deletes a network route (route number 2) from the 192.168.0.0 network using the gateway 128.23.22.1: user> SET RO...
Page 43 - Figure 4-1. Example routing configuration; Displaying routes
Zhone Technologies / 4-13 Configuring the Z-Plex Adding and deleting routes Figure 4-1. Example routing configuration In the example network in Figure 4-1, the Z-Plex unit A has two IP interfaces: a DS0 management interface with an address of 128.23.0.1; and an Ethernet interface with an address of ...
Page 44 - Displaying host routes
4-14 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Adding and deleting routes Configuring the Z-Plex Table 4-1explains the interfaces in the route table. Table 4-1. Route Display Values 4.9.4.1 Displaying host routes To display information about all host routes, enter the ROUTE:HOSTALL:x command. For ...
Page 45 - Displaying network routes; System maintenance commands
Zhone Technologies / 4-15 Configuring the Z-Plex System maintenance commands user> GET ROUTE:HOST:1 >The Host Destination is: 192.168.21.32 >The Host Gateway is: 12.12.1.1 4.9.4.2 Displaying network routes To display information about all host routes, enter the ROUTE:NETALL:x command. For e...
Page 46 - Displaying and clearing list of history alarms
4-16 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head System maintenance commands Configuring the Z-Plex BANK2 ->Software version : ZPLEX10_1.0.0#6 ->Checksum : 0x50a78d4c Active bank is 1 4.10.3 Displaying timeslot usage To display information about the T1 timeslot usage, enter the following comma...
Page 49 - T1 loopbacks
Zhone Technologies / 5-1 Diagnostics T1 loopbacks Chapter 5Diagnostics This chapter describes how to perform loopbacks on the Z-Plex unit interfaces. It also describes the system’s LEDs. It includes the following topics: T1 loopbacks page 5-1 BER testing page 5-3 Data port loopbacks page 5-4 FXO and...
Page 50 - T1 Loopback
5-2 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head T1 loopbacks Diagnostics Figure 5-1. T1 loopbacks To activate a loopback, enter the following command: user> SET T1CFG:LOOPBACK:x:(LINEON/LOCALON) where x is the number of the T1 interface to loopback. To end the loopback, enter the following comman...
Page 51 - BER testing; Activating a BER test for an entire T1 line
Zhone Technologies / 5-3 Diagnostics BER testing 5.2 BER testing The bit error rate (BER) test sends a data pattern and measures the bit error rate on the selected interface. The Z-Plex supports BER tests on entire T1 lines or on individual time slots. The BER test supports the following BER test pa...
Page 52 - Data port loopbacks
5-4 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Data port loopbacks Diagnostics user> SET T1CFG:TSBERTOFF:x:(1-24) 5.3 Data port loopbacks The V.35 port supports line and local loopbacks: • A line (network) loopback breaks the transmit signal on the network side between the data port and the T1 i...
Page 53 - Testing FXO and FXS ports
Zhone Technologies / 5-5 Diagnostics Testing FXO and FXS ports Figure 5-2. Data port loopbacks To activate a data port loopback, use the following command: user> SET DPCFG:LOOPBACK:1:(LINE/LOCAL) To de-activate a data port loopback, use the following command: user> SET DPCFG:LOOPBACK:1:OFF 5.4...
Page 54 - FXO and FXS ports loopback
5-6 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Testing FXO and FXS ports Diagnostics • Loopbacks • Setting and viewing the transmit and receive ABCD signaling bits • Setting the tip and ring leads • Reading the tip and ring statistics 5.4.1 FXO and FXS ports loopback The FXO/FXS ports support analo...
Page 55 - Configuring FXO loopbacks; Configuring FXS loopbacks
Zhone Technologies / 5-7 Diagnostics Testing FXO and FXS ports Figure 5-3. FXO and FXS loopbacks 5.4.1.1 Configuring FXO loopbacks To activate an FXO port loopback, use the following command: user> SET FXOCFG:LOOP:1:(DGTL/ANLG) where x is the number of the port to loopback. To de-activate an FXO ...
Page 56 - Using test mode on the FXO and FXS ports; Setting or viewing the transmit ABCD signaling bits
5-8 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Testing FXO and FXS ports Diagnostics user> SET FXSCFG:LOOP:1:OFF 5.4.2 Using test mode on the FXO and FXS ports FXO and FXS ports can be set to test mode, during which you can: • Set and view the transmit and receive ABCD signaling bits • Set the t...
Page 57 - Viewing the receive ABCD signaling bits; LED indicators; Alarm LED
Zhone Technologies / 5-9 Diagnostics LED indicators 5.4.2.2 Viewing the receive ABCD signaling bits The RxAB (receive ABCD) setting is a read-only parameter that displays the ABCD pattern for testing the receive side of the circuit. To view the ABCD receive bit pattern on an FXO port, enter the foll...
Page 58 - Ethernet LED
5-10 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head LED indicators Diagnostics 5.5.2 Ethernet LED A single green LED indicates the operational status of the Ethernet port. If the LED is blinking, the Ethernet port is connected and transmitting traffic. 5.5.3 WAN LEDs The WAN LEDs indicate the transmiss...
Page 59 - Parameter reference; Configuration groups
Zhone Technologies / A-1 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference Appendix AAlphabetical Reference This chapter provides a reference to the Z-Plex CLI parameters, commands, and syntax. It also includes system error messages. It includes the following topics: Parameter reference page A-1 Command re...
Page 62 - Alphabetic reference
A-4 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference A.1.2 Alphabetic reference This section contains an alphabetic reference to all CLI parameters. PMTOT A single value between 1 and 24, or a range of values. Total statistics for the T1 interfaces. ALLTOTBESESL...
Page 64 - BES
A-6 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference Syntax: GET PMTOT:ALLTOT:x BERT Activates a bit error rate test (BERT) on a T1 line. The BER test sends a data pattern and measures the bit error rate on the selected time slot. Possible values are: • OFF (def...
Page 66 - CUR
A-8 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference Specify a value from 0 to 100ms in multiples of 10. Configuration group: DPCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) DPCFG:CTSDELAY:1:(0-100) CUR Current T1 near-end statistics. Possible values are: • ES (errored seconds): indica...
Page 67 - ERRINS; FDL; Notes
Zhone Technologies / A-9 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference DSR The Data Set Ready (DSR) option allows you to define whether the V.35 port DSR control lead should be held on (high) or off (low). Possible values are: • ON: • OFF (default): Configuration group: DPCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) DPCFG:DS...
Page 68 - FRAME; HDLC
A-10 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference • WAN 2 does not support FDL. Configuration group: T1CFG Syntax: (GET/SET) T1CFG:FDL:X:(ANSI/ATT/OFF) FDL_IP Specifies whether the FDL over IP management interface is enabled. FDL is a 4 Kbps channel normally...
Page 70 - LOFC
A-12 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference LINELEN Specifies the CSU line build out or the DSX line length. For a CSU, possible values are: • 00 (0dB) • N75 (-7.5dB) • N15 (-15.0dB) • N22 (-22.0dB) For a DSX, possible values are: • D0 (0-132 feet) • 1...
Page 72 - Table A-2. Supported MODE and TYPE settings for FXO and FXS ports
A-14 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference MASK System network mask. Configuration group: CPUCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) CFG:MASK:1:(net mask) MASKFDL Network mask used for IP over FDL traffic. Configuration group: CPUCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) CPUCFG:MASKFDL:1:...
Page 74 - PATTERN; RATE
A-16 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference NCHAN Specifies the number of time slots onto which data from the T1 line will be mapped. Note that starting time slots must also be selected for each data port. Channels must be contiguous. Possible values a...
Page 75 - RNGBK
Zhone Technologies / A-17 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference RLSD The Receive Level Signal Detect (RLSD) option allows you to define whether the RLSD control lead is held ON (high) or OFF (low). Possible values are: • ON: • OFF (default): Configuration group: DPCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) DPCFG:RL...
Page 77 - SES
Zhone Technologies / A-19 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference SCHAN Specifies the first T1 time slot that data from the data port will be mapped. Configuration group: DPCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) DPCFG:SCHAN:1:(1-24) SES SES (severely errored second): indicates the total number of seconds in which...
Page 80 - TOT
A-22 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference • OFF (default) • ON Configuration group: FXOCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) FXOTST:TEST:n:(ON/OFF) TEST (FXS) Test shows if the port is in the test mode. Possible values are: • OFF (default) • ON Configuration group: ...
Page 83 - Figure 5-4.Time slot assignment for drop and insert
Zhone Technologies / A-25 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference Figure 5-4 illustrates how to determine the TS value if you want to use the first four time slots for drop and insert ( 0000000f ). Figure 5-4.Time slot assignment for drop and insert Configuration group: T1CFG Syntax: (GET/SET) FX...
Page 84 - TSBERTON
A-26 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Parameter reference Alphabetical Reference Syntax: (GET/SET) FXSCFG:TS:n:(1-24) See also: WAN (FXS) TSBERTOFF De-activates a BER test on the specified channel. Possible values are: • 1-24 Configuration group: T1CFG See also: BERT, PATTERN Syntax: (GET...
Page 87 - UAS
Zhone Technologies / A-29 Alphabetical Reference Parameter reference TYPE Type of T1 interface. Possible values are: • DSX: Z-Plex presents DSX characteristics. • CSU: (default) Z-Plex presents CSU characteristics. Configuration group: T1CFG Syntax: (GET/SET) T1CFG:TYPE:X:(CSU/DSX) UAS UAS (unavaila...
Page 88 - Command reference
A-30 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head Command reference Alphabetical Reference WAN (FXS) The T1 WAN interface used to provide FXS service. The default is WAN 1. Configuration group: FXSCFG Syntax: (GET/SET) FXSCFG:WAN:n:(1/2) See also: TS (FXS) A.2 Command reference This section provides ...
Page 89 - Error messages
Zhone Technologies / A-31 Alphabetical Reference Error messages QUERYHALARM Displays a list of history alarms. REBOOT Reboots the system. TFTPDLD This command initiates a TFTP download. It prompts for the IP address of the server, the code bank to download the image to, and the filename of the softw...
Page 91 - CLI reference; Basic control commands
Zhone Technologies / A-33 Alphabetical Reference CLI reference A.4 CLI reference The basic CLI commands are divided into the following categories: • Basic control commands • Movement and searching commands • Insert and change commands • Delete commands • Put and undo commands The following sections ...
Page 92 - Movement and search commands
A-34 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head CLI reference Alphabetical Reference A.4.2 Movement and search commands Table A-5 describes the movement and search commands. Table A-5. Movement and search commands Command Description nG Go to command n. /string Search for the specified string backw...
Page 93 - Insert and change commands
Zhone Technologies / A-35 Alphabetical Reference CLI reference A.4.3 Insert and change commands Table A-6 describes the insert and change commands. 0 Move cursor to the beginning of the line. ^ Move cursor to the first non-blank character. fc Search forward for the character c. Fc Search backward fo...
Page 94 - Delete commands
A-36 \ Zhone Technologies Model No. Running Head CLI reference Alphabetical Reference A.4.4 Delete commands Table A-7 describes the delete commands. A.4.5 Put and undo commands Table A-7 describes the put and undo commands. nrc Replace following n characters with c. ~ Toggle case, lower to upper, or...
Page 97 - Index
Zhone Technologies / Index-1 Index A AC power, installation 3-5 accessing the serial port 4-5 accessories, described 2-3 ACTIVEBANK1 command A-30 ACTIVEBANK2 command A-30 administrative users login access 4-4 alarm LED 5-9 alarms described 3-5 ALLCUR parameter A-5 ALLFARCUR parameter A-5 ALLFARINT p...