Verilink PRISM 41TDM (34-00275.4) Product Manual Manual de usuario

i34-00275.4December 1999PRISM 41TDMDDS CSU/DSU

2 CHAPTER : ABOUT THIS GUIDEConventionsThe following table lists the conventions that are used throughout this guide.Convention DescriptionA notice

1GENERALIntroductionThe PRISM 41TDM (Time Division Multiplexer) is the ideal solution for internal networking and frame relay access to a local area n

4 CHAPTER 1: GENERALFeatures•Desktop or rack mount compatible•Embedded SNMP agent supports the standard MIB-II, DDS enterprise, and TxPORT enterpris

Specifications 5Proprietary, non-TDM modePort A. Sync: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, 52 kbpsAsync: 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 38.4, and 57.6 kbpsPort B.

6 CHAPTER 1: GENERALSLIP Port(Serial Line Internet Protocol)Connection: 8-pin modular (RS-232) Data Rates: 1.2, 2.4, 9.6, & 19.2 kbps ETHERNET(

Ordering Information 7Internet Standards: RFC1157 (SNMP) RFC 1155 (SMI) RFC1213 (MIB-II) RFC1055 (SLIP) Enterprise TxPORT MIB Enterprise DDS MIB

8 CHAPTER 1: GENERALOptional EquipmentTable 1-2 lists the available optional equipment for the installation and operation of the PRISM 41TDM.Table 1

2INSTALLATIONThis chapter describes each of the front panel indicators and buttons as well as the communication ports and power supply on the rear of

10 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATIONExitThis button returns the program to the previous menu. Once at the main menu, the Exit button closes the interface sess

Port Connections 11Token RingThe Token Ring interface (Type 3) is designed to operate on both 4 and 16 Mbps networks and complies with standard u

iiCopyright NoticeCopyright © 1999 Verilink Corporation. All rights reserved.This document does not create any express or implied warranty about Veril

12 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATIONDial ConnectionIn this mode, a modem is connected to the SLIP port allowing initiation of a SLIP connection to the unit fr

Port Connections 13DBUThe Dial Backup port is a 6-pin modular connector that supplies the connection to the switched network when the internal Di

14 CHAPTER 2: INSTALLATIONPort APort A is a software selectable data port (on a 25-pin connector). The software can toggle between V.35, RS-232, and

3FRONT PANEL INTERFACEThe front panel interface (Figure 3-1) allows configuring network, port, and SNMP parameters and troubleshooting the unit using

16 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACEInterface ConventionsThe front panel display consists of four components as shown in Figure 3-5: a menu title, me

Network Configuration 17hierarchy. At the main menu, pressing the Exit button logs the unit out of the session.Network ConfigurationThe Network C

18 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACEto Internal, the internal oscillator’s frequency standard (25 ppm) is used for all timing. Internal is only avail

DTE Port Parameters 19opposite port (Port B) at the far end. This data swapping is a side effect of the rate swapping feature and only occurs at

20 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACERateThe rate field allows selecting the DTE interface line rate. The rate can be set to 2.4, 4.8, 9.6, 19.2, 31.2

DTE Port Parameters 21(depending on the setting of Circuit Assurance and after the delay set by the RTS/CTS Delay option). When RTS is Off, the u

iiithe instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to caus

22 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACEDBU CommandThe choices are as follows.DISABLE - Does not allow the unit to respond to a dial backup situation.ENA

SNMP Configuration 23DBU PasswordIf DBU Mode is set to Callback Originate or Callback Answer, this field appears to the right of the DBU Mode fie

24 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACERouter IP AddressAccepts the IP address of a default router, if one is present. This field allows entering the ad

Diagnostics 25DiagnosticsThe Diagnostics screen allows testing functions to be performed on the network or the DTE port. The unit recognizes inba

26 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACEDTE B - DTE - Initiates a BERT towards the DTE port B. DTE port A (if in TDM mode) is not affected.ResetWhen set

Utilities 27UtilitiesThe Utilities screen allows performing various functions such as setting the time and date, configuring optional ports and t

28 CHAPTER 3: FRONT PANEL INTERFACEStatusThe Status screen displays each parameter in an alarm status. The alarm status is identified with an asteri

4TERMINAL INTERFACEThe software interface is embedded inside the unit and requires an ANSI compatible VT100 terminal (ASCII), or a computer running an

30 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEDevice Type andRevisionThe device type (such as PRISM 41TDM) and the revision control numbers are shown in the upper

Alarms 31If the highlighted cursor can be moved to a field, it is a user-selectable field. User-selectable fields allow for changes to be made or

iv6If the telephone company alters its equipment in a manner that will affect the use of this device, it must give you advance warning so that you can

32 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACENET AlarmsThis status line shows the current network signal alarm state (Table 4-2) as determined by the selectable

Maintenance 33It shows, in the Current column, the consecutive FDL seconds the unit received. The Threshold column displays the value (in seconds

34 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACELoop ModeWhen set to Unidirectional, the NET receive data is looped back to the NET as NET transmit data and continu

Maintenance 35Local LoopThis loop occurs at the DDS network interface as a unidirectional or bidirectional loop. It returns the DDS receive data

36 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACE% EFSThis ratio is derived from the error-free seconds divided by the seconds accumulated in Elapsed Time.Start Test

Configuration 37Figure 4-6 Configuration MenuDDS NetworkParametersThe DDS Network Configuration screen (Figure 4-7) allows selecting parameters

38 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEDDS-IDDS-I is a standard mode compliant with industry DDS-I standards allowing the unit to be end-to-end compatible

Configuration 39DTE PortParametersThe DTE Port Configuration screen (Figure 4-8) allows configuring either or both DTE ports. The options for Por

40 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEPort FormatWhen operating in the DDS-I or DDS-II modes, the DTE interface is always synchronous. When set to the TXP

Configuration 41Far RTS - This option adds tracking of the far-end’s RTS lead to the existing Idle>Off capability. DCD is On except when the u

v•Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. It may fall, causing serious damage to the product.•Slots in the unit are provided f

42 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEacceptable performance levels. To modify the parameters, highlight the desired statistic and press the spacebar to i

Configuration 43Alarm Reset TimerDetermines the seconds after alarm conditions clear before indications are removed. The choices are 10, 30, 60,

44 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEDBU ActivatorThis field allows selecting the alarm the unit uses to activate the dial backup sequence. The choices a

Configuration 45the ISDN switch type and version. Then, enter the TEI, SPID, and directory number information supplied by the ISDN service provid

46 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACELAN ConnectionThis field allows selecting SLIP interface for the network connection.PRISM IP AddressThis field accep

Configuration 47The PRISM 41TDM has an embedded SNMP agent supporting MIB-2 and a proprietary DDS MIB. The SET command is supported and has the f

48 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACESystem LocationThis display accepts a character string of up to 58 characters identifying the physical location of n

Configuration 49DTE Alarms: alarms <CR> <LF>where (alarms) is a string consisting of some or all of the identifiers LOS, OOF, OOS, or

50 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEDirect- Sends traps directly to the SLIP server. Primary Dial StringThis field is an ASCII string for the primary ca

Utilities 51SummaryThe Summary screen (Figure 4-14) is a display-only screen summarizing the unit configuration including stored memory. The curr

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52 CHAPTER 4: TERMINAL INTERFACEElement IDThis field allows identifying the unit using up to 27 alphanumeric characters.Unit AddressThe unit address

ASNMP AGENTThis unit has an embedded SNMP agent which can be accessed either through the built in SLIP interface or the optional Network Interface Car

54 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTsysName: (read-write) An administratively-assigned name for this managed node. By convention, this is the node's fully

RFC 1213 55ifDescr: (read-only) A textual string containing information about the interface. This string should include the name of the manufactu

56 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTeon(25) - CLNP over IP [11] ethernet-3Mbit(26)nsip(27) - XNS over IP sl

DDS 57down(2) testing(3) - In test mode ifOperStatus: (read-only) The current operational state of

58 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTddsNetModeProprietary(2) - Data being sent out on the DDS network is in a proprietary mode to allow for remote communicatio

DDS 59ddsNetTimingInt(2) - Unit supplying timing for DDS network interfaceddsNetTimingDTE(3) - Unit dependent upon DTE device for network interfa

60 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTddsDteRate19200 - 19200bps ddsDteRate38400 - 38400bps ddsDteRate52000 - 52000bpsddsDteRate54000 - 54000bps ddsDteRate56000

DDS 61ddsDteStopBitNotAvail(3) - Stop bit information is not available. The DTE interface is probably configured for synchronous operation.ddsDte

viiTable of ContentsFront MatterCopyright Notice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iiTrademarks . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTddsDteV54LoopDisabled(2) - The unit will not respond to V.54 loop codesddsDteRtsCtsDelay: (read-write)Allows you to verify

TxPORT 63ddsDteDsrControlTestOff(1) - DSR is on except when the unit is in testddsDteDsrControlForcedOn(2) - DSR is on regardless of any unit con

64 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENTcompanyStatement (read-only)Displays the TxPORT vision statement.companyStreetAddr (read-only)Displays the TxPORT headquart

TxPORT 65optionCardSoftwareRev (read-only)Displays the software revision of the option card.optionCardHardwareRev (read-only)Displays the hardwar

66 APPENDIX A: SNMP AGENT

B CUSTOMER SERVICEVerilink provides easy access to customer support information through a variety of services. This section describes these services.

68 APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICEhttp://www.verilink.com/This service features information about Verilink products, customer service, technical support

Returning Products69Returning ProductsIf for any reason you must return your Verilink product, it must be returned to the factory, shipping prepaid an

70 APPENDIX B: CUSTOMER SERVICE✦Purchase order number to cover charges for out-of-warranty items✦Name and phone number of person we can contact if we

71INDEXSymbols% EFS 36AAcknowledgment iiActivate Remote Access 35ALARM 9Alarm Configuration 42Alarm Reset Timer 43Alarm Thresholds 18Alarms 31Anti - S

viiiSUPV Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27SLIP Rate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27IP

72IifTable 54Initialization String 49, 50Interface 20Interface Access 29Interface Conventions 16, 29IP Port 27LLAN 10LAN Connection 46Line Loop 34LL E

73Support from Your Network Supplier 67SUPV 12Sync 26System Contact 24, 47System Location 24, 48System Name 24, 47systemTable 53TTCP/IP Configuration

ABOUT THIS GUIDEWhat is a reference guideThis manual is a reference guide. It provides information concerning unit configuration, cabling, and testing