B&B Electronics 857-18111 User Manual

IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4

Operation Manual

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial

environment. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

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

cause harmful interference in which the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense.

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

The use of non-shielded I/O cables may not guarantee compliance with FCC RFI limits. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B

limits for radio noise emission from digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of the Canadian Department of

Communications.

Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de classe B

prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.

Warranty

IMC Networks warrants to the original end-user purchaser that this product, EXCLUSIVE OF SOFTWARE, shall be free
from defects in materials and workmanship under normal and proper use in accordance with IMC Networks' instructions
and directions for a period of six (6) years after the original date of purchase. This warranty is subject to the limitations set
forth below.

At its option, IMC Networks will repair or replace at no charge the product which proves to be defective within such
warranty period. This limited warranty shall not apply if the IMC Networks product has been damaged by unreasonable
use, accident, negligence, service or modification by anyone other than an authorized IMC Networks Service Technician
or by any other causes unrelated to defective materials or workmanship. Any replaced or repaired products or parts carry
a ninety (90) day warranty or the remainder of the initial warranty period, whichever is longer.

To receive in-warranty service, the defective product must be received at IMC Networks no later than the end of the
warranty period. The product must be accompanied by proof of purchase, satisfactory to IMC Networks, denoting
product serial number and purchase date, a written description of the defect and a Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA) number issued by IMC Networks. No products will be accepted by IMC Networks which do not have an RMA
number. For an RMA number, contact IMC Networks at PHONE: [phone] (in the U.S and Canada) or (949) 465­3000 or FAX: [phone]. The end-user shall return the defective product to IMC Networks, freight, customs and
handling charges prepaid. End-user agrees to accept all liability for loss of or damages to the returned product during
shipment. IMC Networks shall repair or replace the returned product, at its option, and return the repaired or new
product to the end-user, freight prepaid, via method to be determined by IMC Networks. IMC Networks shall not be
liable for any costs of procurement of substitute goods, loss of profits, or any incidental, consequential, and/or special
damages of any kind resulting from a breach of any applicable express or implied warranty, breach of any obligation
arising from breach of warranty, or otherwise with respect to the manufacture and sale of any IMC Networks product,
whether or not IMC Networks has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damage.

EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY SET FORTH ABOVE, IMC NETWORKS MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS IMC NETWORKS PRODUCT, INCLUDING WITHOUT
LIMITATION ANY SOFTWARE ASSOCIATED OR INCLUDED. IMC NETWORKS SHALL DISREGARD AND NOT BE
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EXPRESS WARRANTY STATED ABOVE.

Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that IMC Networks product manuals and promotional materials
accurately describe IMC Networks product specifications and capabilities at the time of publication. However, because of
ongoing improvements and updating of IMC Networks products, IMC Networks cannot guarantee the accuracy of printed
materials after the date of publication and disclaims liability for changes, errors or omissions.

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Table of Contents

FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement ------------------------------------------------- ii
Warranty ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ii
About the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 1

Managed Modules----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3
Port Interfaces ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

Console Serial Port Connection
LED

Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

10/100BaseT Connector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 6
E1 RJ-48 Connectors -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 7

Connector Pinout and DIP Switch Assignments ----------------------------------------------- 8

DIP Switch Assignments---------------------------------------------------------------------- 8
10/100BaseT Ethernet Mating Connector Pinout--------------------------------------- 9
E1 Port Mating Connector Pinout ---------------------------------------------------------- 9
RS-232 Port Mating Connector Pinout-------------------------------------------------- 10

RS-232 Serial Console Port ---------------------------------------------------------------- 10
Installation Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------------------12

Ethernet Line Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Packet Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

Auto Negotiation----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Forcing the Speed, Duplex Mode, and Flow Control-------------------------------- 12

FX LinkLoss and

FX LinkLoss (FXLL) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Link Fault Pass-Through (

E1 Ports Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Alarm Level ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Last Gasp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Unit Service State---------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

E1 Port Equipment -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13

Loopback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Console Screens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------14

Login Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14
Main Menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Menu Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

Unit Configuration Screen -------------------------------------------------------------------- 16

SFP

Line Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
Port Alarm Status Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 18
Ethernet Port Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------------------- 18
Ethernet Bandwidth Control ------------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Ethernet Port Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------- 19
E1 Port Configuration Screen----------------------------------------------------------------- 20

LFPT

-------------------------------------------------------------------- 4

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

LFPT

)------------------------------------------------------------ 13

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Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------22

Fiber Optic Port Verification------------------------------------------------------------------ 23
E1 Port Verification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24
Normal Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 25

Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------26
Standards/Compliance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------26

Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines------------------------------------------------------------- 27

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------27
IMC Networks Technical Support----------------------------------------------------------------28
Definition of Terms/Acronyms --------------------------------------------------------------------29
Certifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31

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About the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4

Overview

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is a media converter that transports four independent E1 lines
over an existing standard 155Mbps-capable fiber optic line operating at an effective
rate of 150Mbps. A second SFP port is available for a 1+1 protection mode. One
serial link (RS-232) and one Ethernet (10/100BaseT) connection are also multiplexed
onto the fiber link(s). Each of these communication channels is transported end-to­end at full wire speed with very low latencies.

The serial link can be used for extending an independent RS-232 interface to the
remote Points of Presence (
devices at the

POP

and supports any data rate up to 120K baud. In addition, each

POP)

location for use in managing or controlling other

unit also supports an RS-232 console port for local configuration by technical support
personnel. Both of these serial links are used for end-to-end system management,
fault detection /isolation and system diagnostics. The remote serial offers serial only.

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 provides fault indications on the E1 and fiber links resulting
from real-time active faults. The equipment detects both E1 and fiber
well as degraded E1 or fiber lines. The unit will automatically forward

LOS

the remote unit after detecting an

(Loss Of Signal) condition on any incoming E1

line. Severe receive optical link failures will result in the automatic generation of

LOS

events as

AIS

signaling to

AIS

signaling onto the E1 lines connected to the unit receiving the corrupted optical
signal.

In addition,

(Code Violation) errors are detected on all incoming E1 lines and

BER

CV

calculations for the optical line are constantly being performed by circuitry within the
unit's optical receiver. Error conditions are displayed on the unit’s front panel

LED

indicators and reported to system management software (if equipped) where more

GUI

detailed error information can be displayed on the user’s

1+1

Systems equipped with

fiber redundancy can benefit from the enhanced

(SNMP).

reliability of a protected fiber link and the system’s ability to automatically switch to
the “best” fiber line should one line become impaired or fail. This automatic
switchover capability is designed to occur rapidly (<50 milliseconds), minimizing data
loss and system down time. In addition, automatic switchover can be overridden;
this allows the end-user to force the unit to receive on a specific optical line if desired
for testing.

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The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 offers the following features:

• Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors with surge protection

•

One full bandwidth Ethernet 10/100BaseT port

•

1+1

protection switching via two

DDMI

•

•

One end-to-end serial RS-232 port on an RJ-45 connector
Local

•

•

Remote management capability through iMediaChassis series

AIS

•

•

SNMP
MDI/MDIX automatic Ethernet port switching

•

Last Gasp

•

•

E1 port enable/disable
Bandwidth Limiting for Ethernet Port

•

AIS Detection

•

supported on

CLI

management console port on a Mini Jack connector

SFP

ports

generation on signal loss on all E1 interfaces

Alarm TRAP reporting in managed chassis

SFP

-based optical ports

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module is a dual-wide iMcV module.

Compatible chassis include the following:

• iMediaChassis series

• MediaChassis series

• IE-MediaChassis series

Product Application

The

IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 delivers 4 E1 lines to a customer's site over a protected,
dedicated fiber line. In addition, one serial RS-232 line and one 10/100BaseT
Ethernet line can be carried at the same time. All circuits run at full line rates with no
interaction.

ISP Internet

TDM Network

PSTN

Local Far End

10/100BaseT

(1 Port)

E1

(4 port)

Console

E1-Mux

(Network)

Host

Dedicated

Fiber

Dedicated

Fiber

Protection

(1+1)

E1-Mux

(Subscriber)

Remote

10/100BaseT

(1 Port)

E1

(4 Port)

Serial PortSerial Port

Console

Customer

LAN

Customer

PABX

Console RS232

Remote Far End

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Managed Modules

The

IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 modules are installed as a Host/Remote pair. Host or Remote
configuration is selected by an onboard DIP Switch setting. By default the DIP Switch
setting is for a Host configuration. The Host/Remote pair can be remotely managed
when the HOST is installed in an iMediaChassis with an

Port Interfaces

A fully-configured IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 includes the following ports:

• Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors short haul

• One 10/100BaseT twisted pair Ethernet port

• One fiber

• One

• One Mini Jack serial RS-232 serial console port

• One user serial RS-232 data port (RJ-45)

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is easily configured by using the serial console port
connection at the HOST side, view only at the remote end, or through an
management application such as iView².

SFP

port (requires

SFP

port for optical

SFP

1+1

protection.

/155-ED module for each port)

SNMP

Management Module.

SNMP

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Console Serial Port Connection

10/100BaseT

Connector

RS-232

Connector

SFP

Ports

E1 RJ-48

Connectors

Console

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 includes a console serial port. To establish a link between a
module's console port and a local PC, connect the Mini Jack to DB9 adapter that is
included with the IMC module. This serial console port connection provides access

CLI

to the IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module
computer/terminal for

and

parity

send delete.

no flow control

VT-100 emulation, 38.4K baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no

. Under the VT-100 emulation, set the backspace key to

configuration screens. Set the

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iView² Management Software

iView² is the IMC Networks management software that features a GUI and gives
network managers the ability to monitor and control manageable IMC Networks
products.

iView² is available in several versions, including WebServer version 3.0, and can also
function as a snap-in module for HP OpenView Network Node Manager and other
third party SNMP Management software. For assistance in selecting the right version
of iView² for your operating system, please visit:

http://www.imcnetworks.com/products/iview2.cfm

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iView

supports the following platforms:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

SNMP

Please see the

Management Module for software configuration options.

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LED

Operation

10/100BaseT

Connector

Connector

RS-232

E1 RJ-48

Connectors

SFP

Ports

The IE-iMcV-E1-Mux/4 features diagnostic

10/100BaseT Connector

LNK:

• OFF when port is not linked/connected

FDX:

• Glows green when link is established

• Blinks green during data activity

• OFF when port is not connected or when running at half-

duplex

• Glows yellow when port is running at full duplex

• Blinks yellow when collisions occur

LED

s as explained below.

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E1 RJ-48 Connectors

ALARM:

• OFF during normal operation

• Blinks red+green simultaneously

when

CV

errors detected on the E1

line at far end of the optical line

• Glows red+green when loss of

service (

LOS

) is detected, OR
continuous bit errors are detected
on the E1 line at far end of the
optical line

• Blinks red when local CV errors

detected on E1 line.

• Glows red when

LOS

detected on
the local E1 line, OR
when continuous errors are
detected on the local E1 line

• Receiving AIS signal glows green if

an error is detected down line that
indicates a possible equipment
problem upstream to this unit

STAT:

• Glows green

during normal
operation

• Glows

red+green when
out-of-service or
when the port is
in a loopback or
test state

• Glows red when

the Host to
Remote fiber
link(s) is down or
badly corrupted

SFP Ports

ACT:

• Glows green when the

• OFF when the

SFP

• Glows red+green when the

SFP

port is the active receive line.

is not the receive line

SFP

port is manually forced to

be the active receive line

LNK:

• Glows green when there is a valid link

• Glows red when a loss of optical signal occur,

continuous optical bit errors

RAI

:

• Off when no remote defects are detected

• Glows red+green when remote

MSA

:

• Glows green when no

• Glows red+green when

SFP

alarms are detected

SFP

LOS

alarms or defects are detected

at remote end

• Glows red when

detected locally, i.e., when the

SFP

alarms or misconfigurations are

SFP

is missing, or when

speed is not at 155Mbps

or

BER

detected

LOF

, or with

SFP

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