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x FrameStart FSMTypographic ConventionsThe following table lists the conventions that are used throughout this guide.Customer Service and Technical Su

4-26 FrameStart FSMAllow CHAPThis parameter lets the peer negotiate for CHAP.Values: No, YesDefault: NoPAP UsernameType the appropriate PAP Username i

VT100 Interface 4-27PPP StatisticsSelecting the “PPP Statistics” prompt brings up a table (Figure 4.19) that reports on traffic.Figure 4.19PPP Statist

4-28 FrameStart FSMPAP TableAt the bottom of the PPP Services Details screen are prompts that, if selected, display tables for PAP and CHAP details. T

VT100 Interface 4-29CHAP Table and Details ScreensFrom the PPP Service Details screen, select “CHAP Table” to view a table of the CHAP Username and Se

4-30 FrameStart FSMEndpoint Service Details, and Endpoint DLCI Details screens. The unit will automatically learn all DLCIs from the network side and

VT100 Interface 4-31NameWhen the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI entry if they are not already configured. The endpoin

4-32 FrameStart FSMRemote IP AddressIf this FrameStart FSM unit is to be used to manage a remote FSM unit, you must configure the IP address of the re

VT100 Interface 4-33Figure 4.25 DLCI Details Screen The unit uses the first three configuration parameters (Protocol Encapsulation, Proprietary Traffi

4-34 FrameStart FSMBc (bps)If CIR enforcement is configured to “Yes,” the unit will throttle the Committed Burst down to this value (in bits per secon

VT100 Interface 4-35DLCI Status TableThe bottom portion of the screen shows a table detailing the actual status of this DLCI and alarm threshold infor

Preface xiE-mailYou can request sales and marketing information or pose a technical support question about your Verilink product by contacting us at t

4-36 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.26DLCI Statistics Screen This screen displays all ninety-six 15-minute buckets available for DLCI statistics. If the unit

VT100 Interface 4-37The DLCI Statistics screen in the preceding figure shows a summary that includes all 96 buckets. You can choose to see the statist

4-38 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.29SNMP Details Screen Read CommunityAccepts a character string identifying the group authorized to perform read operations

VT100 Interface 4-39Diagnostics Screen DescriptionDescribes the type of interface selected for testing.Loop TypeDescribes the type of loop test (if an

4-40 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.30Network Test Details Screen BERT Table on Network Interface Test Details ScreenThe BERT table provided on the Test Detai

VT100 Interface 4-41Pattern SyncDisplays the state of pattern sync during a test. If no test is in progress, “No Test” is displayed. If a test is acti

4-42 FrameStart FSMBERT PatternSpecifies the pattern to be transmitted during a test for the selected port. Values: Marks, QRSS, 511, 2047, 215, Space

VT100 Interface 4-43Trap Log ScreenThe Trap Log screen (Figure 4.32) shows a collection of all the traps that have been generated. A trap is a mechani

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Front Panel LCD Interface 5-1C HAPTER5CHAPTER 5FRONT PANEL LCD INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes the menus and options associated with the F

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5-2 FrameStart FSMThe table below describes the FrameStart FSM’s LED indicators. The use of each input control button is defined in the following tabl

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-3LCD Front Panel OperationAfter power is applied and the unit performs a self test, the unit displays the “Idle” screen sh

5-4 FrameStart FSMInterface ConventionsFigure 5.5 shows a front panel display consisting of a menu title, the menu element, and the information elemen

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-5When the EXIT button is pressed while accessing a selectable element, any changes to the parameters in the information el

5-6 FrameStart FSMFigure 5.7Alarms Menu TreeNetwork Alarm Status MenuSelecting the NET ALARM STATS option displays the “Network 15-minute Performance”

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-7BPVSBipolar Violation Seconds − the number of times the signal failed to observe the rules for changing the polarity of t

5-8 FrameStart FSMFigure 5.8Performance Menu TreeThe parameters found on this menu are the same as on the Alarms menu tree, except for the three addit

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-9Figure 5.9Maintenance Menu TreeNetwork Maintenance MenuThe following paragraphs describe the user-selectable and display-

5-10 FrameStart FSMSyncDisplay-only field shows the state of pattern sync during a BERT. If no BERT is in progress, “No Test” is displayed. If a BERT

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-11LengthLets you specify the length of time that the BERT should run for the selected interface. Values: 15 Minutes, 30 Mi

About the FrameStart FSM 1-1C HAPTER1CHAPTER 1ABOUT THE FRAMESTART FSMFrame relay's low-cost, high connectivity, and efficient throughput advanta

5-12 FrameStart FSMFigure 5.11TCP/IP Configuration Menu Tree IP AddressThis menu lets you assign a unique network address to this unit. To establish a

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-13NOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DH

5-14 FrameStart FSMSerial – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.Zero SuppressionDetermines whether ones density insertion is activa

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-15ModeBy default, the Serial port serves as a DCE port in both Packet and TDM modes. However, the Serial port can serve as

5-16 FrameStart FSMTx ClockUsed to select the clock that the unit uses to sample the data transmitted from the DTE. When set to “Internal,” the data i

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-17Number of ChannelsThis display-only field shows the number of channels to be passed through to the DTE. Values: 0 throug

5-18 FrameStart FSMStop BitsSelects the number of bits required to end the character.Values: 1, 2Default: 1ParitySets the parity bit if the port is as

Front Panel LCD Interface 5-19Select the Set Password option to open the ENTER PASSWORD screen; a blinking cursor appears over the first character or

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A-1A PPENDIXAAPP ENDIX ASPECIFICATIONSNetwork InterfaceLine Rate: 1.544 Mbps (±50 ppm) Line Framing: D4 or ESF Line Code: AMI or B8ZS Input Signal: DS

1-2 FrameStart FSMrelay network from the host FrameStart unit. FrameStart Monitor also performs the following:• LMI Monitoring• LMI Auto-Sourcing• SOS

A-2 FrameStart FSMData Rate: 10/100 MbpsCompatibility: 10/100Base-T Supervisory PortConnection: DB-9 femaleData Rates:1200, 2400, 4800, 9600, 19200, 3

A-3Figure A.1Loopback DiagramsFSMInternal LogicNetworkPortT1NetworkFramerPortLogicNx64PortLLBFSMInternal LogicNetworkPortT1NetworkFramerPortLogicNx64P

A-4 FrameStart FSMFrame Relay Statistics Collected in 96 15-minute IntervalsPer PortTx/Rx framesTx/Rx octetsTx/Rx Mgmt FramesTx/Rx Mgmt OctetsRx frame

A-5RFC2115RFC2495RFC2011RFC2012RFC2013RFC2096RFC2571ds8200tc.mibds8200v2.mibipadv2.mibipstart.mibrouter.mibhdsl2.mib|RFC1490Ordering InformationEach F

A-6 FrameStart FSMConnector Pin AssignmentsThe Serial Interface is a standard DB-25 jack. Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DTE Mode (Packet Use Only)

A-7Serial Interface Pin Assignments, DCE Mode *This refers to the DB-25 Serial interface connector on the back of the unit.Function Abbrev. Direction

A-8 FrameStart FSMEthernet Connection Pin AssignmentsThe 10/100 ETHERNET interface is an eight-pin modular jack that complies with standard twisted-pa

A-9Supervisory Port Pin AssignmentsThe SUPERVISORY PORT interface is a standard DB-9, 9-pin modular jack. The following table displays the pinout assi

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B-1A PPENDIXBAPPENDIX BSNMP AGENTIntroductionThis chapter provides specific information for configuring and using the SNMP agent within the FSM. The F

About the FrameStart FSM 1-3• A Powerful Core Architecture: • 10/100Base-T Ethernet port for Management• Software-configurable Serial port for RS 232,

B-2 FrameStart FSM• rfc2863.mib − describes generic objects for network interface sub-layers (This MIB is an updated version of MIB-II's ifTable,

B-3OpenView , bin for Sun’s NetManager , and mibfiles for Castle Rock Computing’s SNMPc). 2 Start the SNMP manager if it is not already running. Selec

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Five-Year Hardware Limited WarrantyI. Limited Warranty. Subject to the limitations and disclaimers set forth in this Hardware Limited Warranty, Verili

1-4 FrameStart FSMFigure 1.1Front Panel of FrameStart FSMThe front panel LED status indicators are defined in the table below: Indicator DescriptionNE

About the FrameStart FSM 1-5The user-activated input control buttons used to access and set configuration and control options from the LCD menus are d

1-6 FrameStart FSMNOTICE: For information on pinout assignments for this connector, refer to Supervisory Port Pin Assignments on page A-9. See Orderi

About the FrameStart FSM 1-7Calculations are based on a cable temperature of 70 °F, 0.083 µF/mile capacitance, a 27-dB loss, and a 100-Ω, non-loaded,

ii FrameStart FSMCopyright Notice Copyright © 2002 Verilink Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may bereproduced, transmitte

1-8 FrameStart FSMNOTICE: Per UL 1950 and CSA 950 Clause 1.7.2, if the power supply cord is intended to serve as a disconnect device, an easily acces

Installation 2-1C HAPTER2CHAPTER 2INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes the contents of your FSM shipment and provides information on connecting and inst

2-2 FrameStart FSMFor specific applications, see Optional Equipment on page A-5 for additional cables and adapters. Contact Technical Support (see pag

Installation 2-35 By default, the “Baud Rate” field will display 115200 (bits per second). For the purpose of this installation, do not change the dis

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Web Server Interface 3-1C HAPTER3CHAPTER 3WEB SERVER INTERFACEThe FSM has an innovative, embedded Web-based user interface (WANsight) for remote confi

3-2 FrameStart FSMTo access the Web Server interface, type the unit’s IP address in the browser’s Address (or Location) field and press the “Enter” ke

Web Server Interface 3-3The Unit screen displays the following fields:The Unit screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Maintenance Reset

3-4 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.2Maintenance Reset Screen NOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will terminate communications w

Web Server Interface 3-5Figure 3.4Network ScreenModeSelects the network service type.Values: Long Haul, Short HaulDefault: Long HaulLine Build-Out (Lo

iii3 The unit has been designed to prevent harm to the network. If the telephone company finds that the equipment is exceeding tolerable parameters, i

3-6 FrameStart FSMSerial – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.Zero SuppressionDetermines whether ones density insertion is activat

Web Server Interface 3-7LOSSSets the Loss of Signal Seconds (LOSS) threshold. A LOSS is a 1-second period in which the T1 received signal is interrupt

3-8 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.5Performance/Summary ScreenIn addition to the error parameters found in the Error Status and Alarm Thresholds Table on page

Web Server Interface 3-9Figure 3.6Network Performance 24 Hour Screen Figure 3.7Network Performance 30 Day Screen Serial ScreenThe Serial screen (Figur

3-10 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.8Serial ScreenTypeSelects the type of interface (based on its electrical signal characteristics) used by the equipment con

Web Server Interface 3-11BundlingSelects whether the DTE channel assignment is made as a “Contiguous” group or as “Alternate” channels. Selecting “Alt

3-12 FrameStart FSMNOTICE: The “External” option is valid only in Packet mode.FormatSelects the port’s operating mode.Values: Sync, AsyncDefault: Syn

Web Server Interface 3-13DTE on the Serial interface. If set to “Forced True,” RTS is always perceived as “On.”Values: Normal, Forced TrueDefault: Nor

3-14 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.910/100 Ethernet Screen (IP Service Details)Unit IP AddressA unique network address assigned to this unit.Subnet MaskDefin

Web Server Interface 3-15Figure 3.10Ethernet Stats ScreenA “Refresh” button is available to update the displayed information.Supervisory ScreenThe Sup

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3-16 FrameStart FSMCharacter SizeSelects the number of bits required to make up one asynchronous character.Values: Five, Six, Seven, EightDefault: Eig

Web Server Interface 3-17The table in the center of the screen displays the available services listed by index number. To view more detailed informati

3-18 FrameStart FSMIn addition, the Service Details screen provides the following buttons: Interface Details ButtonClicking the “Interface Details” bu

Web Server Interface 3-19Figure 3.14Channel Table Details ScreenThe Channel Table Details screen lets you establish the Rate, Service, and Idle Patter

3-20 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.15Frame Relay Service Details Screen Interface TypeIf this service is connected to a Frame Relay network, the Interface Ty

Web Server Interface 3-21N1This counter indicates the number of “keep alive” status enquiries that are sent between full status requests.Values: 5–255

3-22 FrameStart FSMEnforce CIR and BeIf this parameter is set to “Yes,” the unit will enforce CIR and Excess Burst according to the Link Injection Par

Web Server Interface 3-23Status and Alarms TableThe table displayed at the bottom of the Frame Relay Service Details screen reports on the status and

3-24 FrameStart FSMClicking the “Frame Relay Statistics” button brings up a table (Figure 3.16) that reports on the status and condition of LMI parame

Web Server Interface 3-25InvalidsNumber of invalid frames received.Stat InquiriesNumber of octets received in frame relay LMI status inquiries.Stat Re

vTable of ContentsPrefaceAbout this Manual ...

3-26 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.17PPP Service Details Screen ACCMThe Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option provides a method to n

Web Server Interface 3-27Allow PAPThis parameter is used to allow the peer to negotiate for PAP.Values: No, YesDefault: NoAllow CHAPThis parameter is

3-28 FrameStart FSMPPP StatisticsClicking the “PPP Statistics” button brings up a table (Figure 3.16) that reports on traffic.Figure 3.18PPP Statistic

Web Server Interface 3-29TransmitFramesNumber of frames transmitted by the port.OctetsNumber of octets transmitted by the port.Mgmt FramesNumber of ma

3-30 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.19PAP Table Screen Select an Index number and click the PAP Details button at the bottom of this screen to bring up a PAP

Web Server Interface 3-31Figure 3.21CHAP Table Screen Select an Index number and click the “CHAP Details” button at the bottom of this screen to bring

3-32 FrameStart FSMEndpoint Table ScreenThe Endpoint Table (Figure 3.23) describes all endpoints terminating in the unit; user-activated buttons are p

Web Server Interface 3-33Figure 3.24Endpoint Details Screen NameWhen the unit learns a new DLCI, it creates an endpoint entry and a DLCI entry if they

3-34 FrameStart FSMBackup EndpointIf this DLCI has an alternative endpoint to switch to in case this DLCI becomes inactive, you would configure the en

Web Server Interface 3-35The Endpoint Details screen provides the following user-activated buttons: Endpoint Service Details ScreenClicking on the “Se

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3-36 FrameStart FSMProtocol EncapsulationType of encapsulation used by the FRAD/Router connected to the unit.Values: RFC 1490, ProprietaryDefault: RFC

Web Server Interface 3-37FrameStart StatusIf the remote unit is a Verilink FSx product and FrameStart Auto Discovery is enabled, the FrameStart Status

3-38 FrameStart FSMCIR AlarmReports if the Tx over CIR threshold has been exceeded.Bits Over Be ThresholdSets the Tx over the excess burst alarm thres

Web Server Interface 3-39Figure 3.26DLCI Statistics Screen There are 96 15-minute buckets (sampled every second) available for DLCI statistics. If the

3-40 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.27DLCI Table Screen NOTICE: The DLCI Table and DLCI Details screens are available from the both the Endpoint Table and th

Web Server Interface 3-41Trap IP AddressAccepts the IP address of a network device where alarm reporting traps are to be sent. The unit detects and re

3-42 FrameStart FSMBEDisplays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since error statistics were last cleared. ES (Errored Se

Web Server Interface 3-43Channel RateSets the bit rate to BERT for each selected channel. If “Νx64K” is selected, the ones density requirements of the

3-44 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.31Serial Interface Test Details Screen BERT Table on the Serial Interface Test Details ScreenThe BERT table lets you set t

Web Server Interface 3-45Bit ErrorsDisplays the total number of bit errors detected since the test began or since error statistics were cleared. Error

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3-46 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.32Trap Log Screen UtilitiesUsing the options available beneath the Utilities branch of the navigation tree, you can upgrad

Web Server Interface 3-473 Once the upgrade file has been specified, click the “Install” button. A message window will then appear as shown in below.F

3-48 FrameStart FSMFigure 3.36Password Screen To change the password, you must enter it once in the New Password field and then re-enter the same pass

Web Server Interface 3-49Use of Connected Local Router If this method is used, no configuration is required in the FSMs. Router A will route Web/SNMP

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VT100 Interface 4-1C HAPTER4CHAPTER 4VT100 INTERFACEIntroductionThis chapter describes the menus and options associated with the FrameStart FSM’s VT10

4-2 FrameStart FSMVT100 Terminal Screen ComponentsCursor ControlsThe VT100 interface uses a blinking cursor to select various menus and then to select

VT100 Interface 4-3choices. Each time the Spacebar is pressed, a new item appears. When the item you wish to choose is displayed, press the “Esc” key

4-4 FrameStart FSMSystem ScreenThe first option on the Main menu screen is the System screen (Figure 4.2). This screen lets you view and set specific

VT100 Interface 4-5The System screen displays the user-selectable prompts listed in the table below. Maintenance ResetSelect this prompt to access a s

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4-6 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.4Confirmation ScreenNOTICE: Performing a “Maintenance Reset” or a “Save and Restart” will terminate communications with th

VT100 Interface 4-7Network Config Screen The Network Config screen (Figure 4.6) lets you view and make changes to the Network interface's configu

4-8 FrameStart FSMNetwork – Timing is derived from the Network port recovered clock.Serial – Timing is derived from the Serial port recovered clock.Ze

VT100 Interface 4-9ESSets the Errored Seconds (ES) threshold. An ES is a 1-second period in which at least one logic error occurred. The default value

4-10 FrameStart FSMPerformance ScreensThe Performance prompt near the bottom of the Network screens displays a Performance 24 Hour screen (Figure 4.7)

VT100 Interface 4-11Figure 4.8Network Performance 30 Day Screen CAUTION: Performance data will be lost upon power cycle or after performing a Maintena

4-12 FrameStart FSMNOTICE: V.35 requires the use of an optional cable. Refer to Optional Equipment on page A-5 for ordering information.ModeBy defaul

VT100 Interface 4-13Channel RateThe unit can operate at any data rate that is a multiple of 56 or 64 kbps. If “Νx64K” is selected, the ones density re

4-14 FrameStart FSMestablished by the RTS/CTS Delay parameter (see RTS/CTS Delay on page 4-14).Values: Forced True, Forced False, InternalDefault: For

VT100 Interface 4-15ParitySets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.Values: None, Odd, EvenDefault: NoneStop BitSelects the number of bits requi

Preface ixCHAPTER 0PREFACEAbout this ManualThis reference guide for the Verilink FrameStart FSM integrated access device (I2AD) describes unit feature

4-16 FrameStart FSMNOTICE: Always verify that a DHCP server is available on the network before enabling DHCP Client. If, on power-up, a DHCP server i

VT100 Interface 4-17ParitySets the parity bit if the port is asynchronous.Values: None, Odd, EvenDefault: NoneStop BitSelects the number of bits requi

4-18 FrameStart FSMfrom the <Interface> column, or to a Type Details screen from the <Type> column.Figure 4.13Service Details Screen From

VT100 Interface 4-19Figure 4.14Channel Table Details Screen The channel map displayed in a TDM Details screen for Network services lets you establish

4-20 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.15Frame Relay Service Details Screen The Frame Relay Service Details screen displays Service, Pair, and Interface details

VT100 Interface 4-21Once it discovers the link management type, the unit should be set to the discovered value so that subsequent unit or network re-i

4-22 FrameStart FSMIf a DLCI is configured with an Excess Burst different from the default, the DLCI configuration will be used instead.Values: 0–1536

VT100 Interface 4-23changes state, provided at least one destination IP address for trap is configured in the SNMP configuration.Values: Disable, Enab

4-24 FrameStart FSMFigure 4.16Frame Relay Statistics ScreenTo view the Port Statistics (Figure 4.17) for a specific interval, select that interval fro

VT100 Interface 4-25Figure 4.18PPP Service Details Screen ACCMThe Asynchronous Control Character Map (ACCM) configuration option provides a method to