B&B Electronics 857-18400 User Manual

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: (800) 624-1070 (in the U.S and Canada) or (949) 4653000 or FAX: (949) 465-3020. 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.

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Table of Contents

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

Managed Modules----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2 Port Interfaces ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3

LED

Operation ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5

10/100BaseT Connector --------------------------------------------------------------------- 5 E1 RJ-48 Connectors -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

SFP

Ports ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6

Connector Pinout and DIP Switch Assignments ----------------------------------------------- 7

DIP Switch Assignments---------------------------------------------------------------------- 7 10/100BaseT Ethernet Mating Connector Pinout--------------------------------------- 8 E1 Port Mating Connector Pinout ---------------------------------------------------------- 8 RS-232 Port Mating Connector Pinout---------------------------------------------------- 8

RS-232 Serial Console Port ------------------------------------------------------------------ 9 Installation Instructions -----------------------------------------------------------------------------10 Configuration Options------------------------------------------------------------------------------11

Ethernet Line Setup ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Packet Size ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 11

Auto Negotiation----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

Forcing the Speed, Duplex Mode, and Flow Control-------------------------------- 11

FX LinkLoss and

FX LinkLoss (FXLL) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Link Fault Pass-Through (

E1 Ports Setup -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Alarm Level ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12

Loopback -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 12 Console Screens -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------13

Login Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 13 Main Menu--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Menu Options-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 14

Unit Configuration Screen -------------------------------------------------------------------- 14 Port Alarm Status Screen ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 15

SFP

Line Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 15 Ethernet Port Configuration Screen --------------------------------------------------------- 16 Ethernet Port Status Screen ------------------------------------------------------------------- 16 E1 Port Configuration Screen----------------------------------------------------------------- 17 E1 Port Status Screen--------------------------------------------------------------------------- 17

Troubleshooting -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------18

Fiber Optic Port Verification------------------------------------------------------------------ 19 E1 Port Verification ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- 20

LFPT

----------------------------------------------------------------------- 11

LFPT

)------------------------------------------------------------ 12

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Normal Operation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20 Fiber Optic Cleaning Guidelines------------------------------------------------------------- 21

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions --------------------------------------------------------------22 Specifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------23 Standards/Compliance -----------------------------------------------------------------------------23 IMC Networks Technical Support----------------------------------------------------------------24 Definition of Terms/Acronyms --------------------------------------------------------------------25 Certifications -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------27

About the iMcV-E1-Mux/4

Overview

The iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is a media converter that transports four independent E1 lines

1+1

over an existing single (or dual, “

”) standard 155Mbps-capable fiber optic line operating at an effective rate of 150Mbps. 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-to-end at full wire speed with very low latencies.

NOTE

Unless otherwise noted, all references to the iMcV-E1-Mux/4 in this manual are applicable

to the SFP model and the 1x9 fixed fiber transceiver model.

The serial link can be used for extending an independent RS-232 interface to the remote

POP

location for use in managing or controlling other devices at the

POP

and supports any data rate up to 250K baud. In addition, each unit also supports an RS232 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 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 as degraded E1 or fiber lines. The unit will automatically forward

LOS

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 well

AIS

signaling to the

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

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 detailed error information can be displayed on the user’s

Systems equipped with

1+1

fiber redundancy can benefit from the enhanced

GUI

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 to support periodic maintenance.

The 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-48 connector Local

•

Remote management capability through iMediaChassis series

AIS

•

SNMP MDI/MDIX automatic Ethernet port switching

•

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 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

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)

(4 port)

Console

E1-Mux

(Network)

Host

Dedicated

Fiber

Dedicated

Fiber

Protection

(1+1)

E1-Mux

(Subscriber)

Remote

10/100BaseT

(1 Port)

(4 Port)

Serial PortSerial Port

Console

Customer

LAN

Customer

PABX

Console RS232

Remote Far End

Managed Modules

The

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

SNMP

Management Module.

Port Interfaces

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

• Four E1 ports on RJ-48 connectors short haul

• One 10/100BaseT twisted pair Ethernet port (optional)

• One fiber

• Optional

SFP

port (requires

SFP

port for optical

SFP

/155-ED module for each port)

1+1

protection.

• One Mini Jack serial RS-232 serial console port

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

The iMcV-E1-Mux/4 is easily configured by using the serial console port connection or through an

SNMP

management application such as iView².

Console Serial Port Connection

10/100BaseT

Connector

RS-232

Connector

E1 RJ-48

Connectors

SFP

Ports

Console

The 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 this module. This RS-232 serial connection provides access to the iMcV-E1-Mux/4 module

100 emulation

38.4K baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit, no parity

configuration screens. Set the computer/terminal for

and

no flow control

VT-

CLI

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

iView² Management Software

iView² is the IMC Networks management software designed specifically for the IMC

GUI

Networks “iMcV” family of modules. It features a

and gives network managers

the ability to monitor and control the 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

iView

supports the following platforms:

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

• Windows Vista

• Windows 7

SNMP

Please see the

Management Module for software configuration options.

About iView2 (iConfig view)

iView2 (iConfig view) is an in-band utility created by IMC Networks, used for SNMP configuration for IMC Networks’ SNMP-manageable devices.

The iView

(iConfig view) feature allows the following to be performed:

• Set an IP address, subnet mask and default gateway

• Define community strings and SNMP traps

iView

(iConfig view) also includes an authorized IP address system and restricted

access to MIB groups which are supported by IMC Networks’ manageable devices.

These extra layers of security do not affect SNMP compatibility. iView

(iConfig view) can upload new versions of the system software and new MIB information. It also includes diagnostic capabilities for faster resolution of technical support issues.

LED

Operation

10/100BaseT

Connector

RS-232

E1 RJ-48

Connectors

SFP

Ports

The 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.

E1 RJ-48 Connectors

ALARM:

• OFF during normal operation

• Blinks red+green simultaneously

when

errors detected on the E1

line at far end of the optical line

• Glows red+green when loss of

service ( 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

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

SFP

Ports

LOS

) is detected, OR

LOS

detected on

One model offers two second model offers one

ACT:

• Glows green when the

• OFF when the

• Glows red+green when the

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

• Off when

• Glows green when no

• Glows red+green when

at remote end

• Glows red when

detected locally, i.e., when the speed is not at 155Mbps

SFP

STAT:

SFP

(A and B) ports for

SFP

without protection.

SFP

port is the active receive line.

SFP

is not the receive line

SFP

is not an IMC Networks

SFP

alarms are detected

SFP

alarms or defects are detected

SFP

alarms or misconfigurations are

1+1

port is manually forced to

LOS

SFP

is missing, or when

• 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

protection; a

LOF

, or with

BER

detected

SFP

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