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Automatic Switching System
SM500A
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SM500A—Automatic Switching System
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
CANADIAN DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNICATIONS
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed
and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, may
cause interference to radio communication. It has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class A computing device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart
B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against
such interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
AND
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A 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 la classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par le ministère des Communications du Canada.
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1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes de que el aparato
eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de operación deben ser
respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo, cerca de la tina de
baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca, etc.
Normas Oficiales Mexicanas (NOM)
Electrical Safety Statement
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales que sean
recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea recomendado por
el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más allá a lo descrito en
las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio deberá ser referido a personal de servicio
calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no interfiera su uso. La
colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama, sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede
bloquea la ventilación, no se debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire
por los orificios de ventilación.
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor como radiadores,
registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del tipo descrito en el
instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la polarización del equipo no
sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no sean pisados ni
pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos, poniendo particular atención a los
contactos y receptáculos donde salen del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las recomendaciones del
fabricante.
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15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no sea usado por un
largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean derramados sobre la
cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.
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Contents
1 General Description........................................................................................................................8
1.1 Introduction............................................................................................................................8
1.2 User Interfaces.......................................................................................................................8
1.3 System Switching Functions...................................................................................................8
2 Components..................................................................................................................................10
2.1 Rack Mount Chassis ............................................................................................................10
2.2 Control Cards.......................................................................................................................11
2.3 Software Applications...........................................................................................................14
2.4 Switching Interface Cards.....................................................................................................14
2.5 System Cables.....................................................................................................................15
2.6 AC Redundant Power Supply...............................................................................................15
2.6.1 Description.............................................................................................................15
2.6.2 Components...........................................................................................................16
2.6.3 Installation Procedure.............................................................................................17
2.6.4 Maintenance...........................................................................................................17
3 Installation ....................................................................................................................................19
3.1 Installation Procedure...........................................................................................................19
4 User Interfaces (Using Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and SM534-C).................................29
4.1 General Description..............................................................................................................29
4.2 System Diagram...................................................................................................................29
5 Control via ASCII ..........................................................................................................................31
5.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting........................................................................................................31
5.2 ASCII Local Configuration....................................................................................................31
5.3 ASCII Commands ................................................................................................................32
5.3.1 HELP .....................................................................................................................32
5.3.2 HELP GET.............................................................................................................32
5.3.3 HELP SET..............................................................................................................33
5.3.4 GET RACK n CARDS.............................................................................................33
5.3.5 GET RACK n CHANNEL NAME.............................................................................33
5.3.6 GET RACK n CHANNEL STATUS..........................................................................34
5.3.7 GET RACK n DIPSW STATUS...............................................................................34
5.3.8 GET RACK n NETWORK CONFIGURATION.........................................................35
5.3.9 GET RACK n SNMP CONFIGURATION.................................................................35
5.3.10 GET RACK n TIME.................................................................................................35
5.3.11 GET RACK n VERSION.........................................................................................35
5.3.12 SET RACK n CHANNEL c COM|A|B [name]...........................................................36
5.3.13 SET RACK n CHANNEL c PORT A|B.....................................................................36
5.3.14 SET RACK n ECHO ON|OFF.................................................................................36
5.3.15 SET RACK n FACTORY DEFAULTS .....................................................................36
5.3.16 SET RACK n GROUP m PORT A|B.......................................................................36
5.3.17 SET RACK n GANG PORT A|B..............................................................................36
5.3.18 SET RACK n SYSGANG PORT A|B.......................................................................36
5.3.19 SET RACK n IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x.........................................................................37
5.3.20 SET RACK n NAME [name]....................................................................................37
5.3.21 SET RACK n SNMP MANAGER x.x.x.x..................................................................37
5.3.22 SET RACK n SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME name..........................................37
5.3.23 SET RACK n SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name ........................................37
5.3.24 SET RACK n SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF.....................................................................37
5.3.25 SET RACK n SUBNET MASK x.x.x.x.....................................................................37
5.3.26 SET RACK n SYSGANG ENABLE|DISABLE..........................................................37
5.3.27 SET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT m...............................................................37
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5.3.28 SET RACK n TIME mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm..................................................................37
5.3.29 SET RACK n WEB PW old new..............................................................................38
5.3.30 RESET RACK n .....................................................................................................38
5.4 ASCII Error Messages..........................................................................................................38
6 Control via SNMP..........................................................................................................................39
6.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting........................................................................................................39
6.2 SNMP Network Configuration...............................................................................................39
6.2.1 Setting the IP Address and SNMP Configuration....................................................39
6.2.2 SNMP and System Gang (Optional) Connections...................................................41
6.3 SNMP MIB...........................................................................................................................43
6.3.1 Description.............................................................................................................43
6.3.2 SNMP Version and Settings ...................................................................................43
6.3.3 MIB File (RSS500.mib)...........................................................................................43
6.3.3.1 Version and Enterprise Number ..............................................................43
6.3.3.2 Rack Information.....................................................................................44
6.3.3.2.1 rackRTCDate........................................................................44
6.3.3.2.2 rackRTCTime .......................................................................44
6.3.3.2.3 rackSwitchKey......................................................................44
6.3.3.2.4 rackGangSwitch...................................................................44
6.3.3.2.5 rackSysGangSwitch..............................................................44
6.3.3.3 Channel Information................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.1 ch1.......................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.2 ch2.......................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.3 ch3.......................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.4 ch4.......................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.5 ch5.......................................................................................45
6.3.3.3.6 ch6.......................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.7 ch7.......................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.8 ch8.......................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.9 ch9.......................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.10 ch10.....................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.11 ch11.....................................................................................46
6.3.3.3.12 ch12.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.13 ch13.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.14 ch14.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.15 ch15.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.16 ch16.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.17 ch17.....................................................................................47
6.3.3.3.18 ch18.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.19 ch19.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.20 ch20.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.21 ch21.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.22 ch22.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.23 ch23.....................................................................................48
6.3.3.3.24 ch24.....................................................................................49
6.3.3.3.25 ch25.....................................................................................49
6.3.3.3.26 ch26.....................................................................................49
6.3.3.3.27 ch27.....................................................................................49
6.3.3.3.28 ch28.....................................................................................49
6.3.3.3.29 ch29.....................................................................................50
6.3.3.3.30 ch30.....................................................................................50
6.3.3.3.31 ch31.....................................................................................50
6.3.3.3.32 ch32.....................................................................................50
6.3.3.4 Traps......................................................................................................50
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6.3.3.4.1 chStatusChange...................................................................50
6.3.3.4.2 keyStatusChange.................................................................50
7 Control via Web Browser .............................................................................................................52
7.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting........................................................................................................52
7.2 Web Browser Configuration..................................................................................................52
7.2.1 Setting the IP Address............................................................................................52
7.2.2 Web Browser and System Gang (Optional) Connections........................................54
7.3 Status Window.....................................................................................................................55
7.4 Switch Operation Window....................................................................................................56
7.5 Name Window......................................................................................................................57
8 Control via Advanced GUI Based Management (SM540A)..........................................................59
8.1 General Description..............................................................................................................59
8.2 Installation............................................................................................................................59
8.2.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting..........................................................................................59
8.2.2 Software Installation...............................................................................................59
8.2.3 Setting the IP Address............................................................................................60
8.2.4 Software Application and System Gang (Optional) Connections .............................61
8.3 Primary Windows.................................................................................................................62
8.3.1 Main Window..........................................................................................................62
8.3.2 Chassis Status Window..........................................................................................63
8.3.3 Chassis Connection Status Window .......................................................................64
8.4 System Setup.......................................................................................................................65
8.4.1 Add/Delete/Rename Rack (Chassis).......................................................................65
8.4.2 Name Ports............................................................................................................66
8.4.3 Define Groups........................................................................................................66
8.5 Connecting to Chassis (Rack)..............................................................................................68
8.6 Switching (Individual, Gang, System Gang)..........................................................................68
8.7 Switching (User Defined)......................................................................................................69
8.7.1 Defining a Group Switch.........................................................................................69
8.7.2 Defining a System Switch.......................................................................................69
8.7.3 Performing a System Switch...................................................................................70
8.8 Errors...................................................................................................................................71
9 System Specifications..................................................................................................................72
9.1 Automatic Switching System SM500A..................................................................................72
9.2 AC Redundant Power Supply...............................................................................................72
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1 General Description
1.1 Introduction
The Automatic Switching System SM500A provides an efficient, reliable means of switching
different interfaces between “active” and “fallback” positions.
The SM500A can perform switching at the channel, chassis, or system level. At the system
level, up to 64 chassis can be ganged together. Each chassis accommodates one Power
Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card and up to 16 Switching Interface Cards with
up to 32 switching channels, for a system maximum of 2048 switching channels.
Switching Interface Cards are transparent to all communication formats and speeds. For
switching, they use magnetic latching relays, which remain in the last switched position in the
event of power loss. A wide variety of Switching Interface Cards—RS-232/V.24, EIA-530,
Coax, RJ-11, RJ-45, V.35, and others—can be mixed within the same chassis, affording
maximum flexibility to the user.
For additional reliability, two Power Modules (SM514-A-PS or SM514-A-PS-E) per chassis
or an AC Redundant Power Supply (SM535A) may be used with the Automatic Switching
System SM500A. The SM500A also has options to operate with -48VDC.
1.2 User Interfaces
This documentation describes five types of control for the SM500A Automatic Switching
System—control via manual switching, SNMP protocol, ASCII commands, Web browser and
GUI based software. For manual control, the following Power Supply/Control Cards may be
used: SM531 C (12VAC) or SM532 C (-48VDC). For SNMP , ASCII, Web browser or GUI
based software, the following Advanced Control Cards may be used: SM533 C (12VAC) or
SM534 C (-48VDC).
1.3 System Switching Functions
The Automatic Switching System SM500A provides the following switching functions:
Individual card switching—this function applies only to a single channel and is triggered by
the toggle switch located on the front of the corresponding Switching Interface Card. For
cards with double channels, two toggle switches (one per channel) are available. The two
toggle switches may be connected in parallel (via jumper selection) to perform simultaneous
switching of the two channels, if required. The switching is enabled/disabled by turning the
key-activated switch on the chassis front panel.
Group gang switching—this function applies to a selected group of Switching Interface
Cards that simultaneously switch within one chassis. The group is defined by assigning a
number (via jumper selection) to each card in the group. Up to four groups may be defined.
Switching of the group is performed by any one of the toggle switches of the cards that
belong to the group. The switching is enabled/disabled by turning the key-activated switch on
the chassis front panel.
Chassis gang switching— this function simultaneously switches all Switching Interface
Cards within one chassis. It is performed by toggling the GANG switch located on the chassis
front panel. GANG switching is enabled/disabled by turning the key-activated switch on the
chassis front panel.
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System gang switching— this function switches simultaneously all the chassis in a system
and is enabled via jumpers on the Power Supply/Control Card. It is performed by toggling the
GANG switch while pressing the SYSTEM GANG button on the chassis front panel. System
gang switching can be initiated from multiple chassis and is enabled/disabled by turning the
key-activated switch on the front panel of the chassis that is initiating the switching. The
key-operated switch positions on the remaining interconnected chassis are disregarded.
Remote system gang switching—this switching function is initiated from a contact closure
applied to the CONTACT CLOSURE SWITCHING connector located on the Power
Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card. It will simultaneously switch an entire
system. This function is independent of the key-activated switch position on the front panel of
all chassis.
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2 Components
A standard Automatic Switching System SM500A consists of a Rack Mount Chassis, a
Power Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card, one or two Power Modules, and
selected Switching Interface Cards.
2.1 Rack Mount Chassis
The Rack Mount Chassis has 17 slots numbered 1 through 17 (refer to figure 2.2). A Power
Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card must be inserted into slot 17. Up to 16
Switching Interface Cards may be inserted into slots 1 through 16.
Model Description
SM500A Rack Mount Chassis with 17 slots —16 slots for Switching Interface Cards,
one slot for Power Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card. A
key-operated switch on the front panel enables/disables all local switching
functions. Two LEDs (PS1 and PS2) indicate power-on condition. If a Power
Module (SM514-A-PS or SM514-A-PS-E) is connected, PS1 will illuminate. If
an AC Redundant Power Supply (SM535A) or second Power Module is
connected, PS1 and PS2 will illuminate. If an outside voltage source,
-48VDC, is connected, PS1 will illuminate.
Figure 2.1. Front view of SM500A chassis.
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Figure 2.2. Rear view of SM500A chassis with cards inserted. Cards will vary according to application.
Slots 1-16 reserved for Switching Interface Cards. Slot 17 reserved for Power Supply/Control Card or
Advanced Control Card.
2.2 Control Cards
A Power Supply/Control Card or Advanced Control Card (figure 2.3) must be inserted into
slot 17 of the SM500A chassis. This card provides power and control to one chassis. Two
types of cards are available—one using 12VAC that can be also used with one or two Power
Modules if power redundancy is required or with the AC Redundant Power Supply; the other
type is used with -48VDC.
Model Description
SM531-C Power Supply/Control Card, 12VAC. Three types of control configuration are
1. Chassis gang switching. A toggle switch on the SM500A chassis front
2. System gang switching. By pressing and holding the “SYSTEM GANG”
available for this card, depending on one of the following applications in
which the SM500A chassis is used:
panel, labeled “GANG”, provides the capability to perform gang switching on
chassis level. To perform local switching functions, the key-operated switch
on the chassis must be in the ENABLE position.
pushbutton while toggling the “GANG” switch, switching is extended to the
entire system. All Power Supply/Control Cards must be interconnected via
RJ-11 cables using “GANG IN/GANG OUT” ports to pe rform system gang
switching. To perform local switching functions, the key-operated switch on
the initiating chassis must be in the ENABLE position. This overrides the
key-operated switch positions on the remaining interconnected chassis.
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3. Remote system gang switching via contact closure. This card has an
additional capability of performing system gang switching activated by an
external control voltage. This functionality is available through the
“CONTACT CLOSURE SWITCHING” port. The controlling voltage can be
supplied from an RS232 control lead or any other source switched between
+12V and -12V or from an external relay or switch contact using +12V and
-12V available at the “CONTACT CLOSURE SWITCHING” connector
through a 1K ohm resistor. Switching to “A” requires +12V. Switching to “B”
requires -12V. For setup, refer to the installation procedures. This function is
independent of the key-operated switch position. This function can be
extended to the entire system by interconnecting all the Power
Supply/Control Cards using RJ-11 cables at the “GANG IN/GANG OUT”
ports. System gang switching is available as described in item 2.
NOTE: The position of the key-activated switch on the chassis front panel affects only
local switching. The position is disregarded for all remote switching. Interconnected
chassis will follow the key position of the chassis that is initiating the local switching.
Connecting Power Module SM514-A-PS or SM514-A-PS-E to “12VAC1”
connector will power the SM500A chassis and illuminate the PS1 LED on the
chassis front panel.
Connecting Power Module SM514-A-PS or SM514-A-PS-E to “12VAC2”
connector will power the SM500A chassis and illuminate the PS2 LED on the
chassis front panel.
If power redundancy is needed, two Power Modules can be connected or the
AC Redundant Power Supply (SM537) can be used.
SM532-C Power Supply/Control Card, -48VDC. Same as SM531-C, but powered from
an external -48VDC using the “-48VDC” connector. The PS1 LED on
SM500A chassis front panel is illuminated when card is powered.
SM533-C Advanced Control Card, 12VAC. Provides local control as SM531-C with
addition of SNMP, Telnet, Web browser and RS-232 control. A GUI based
software (SM540A) can be also used with the Advanced Control Card.
Note that the COM1 port is a DCE configuration. Pin 2 is TDX, pin 3 is RDX,
pin 5 is SIG GND. All other pins are not used. COM2 port is not used.
SM534-C Advanced Control Card, -48 VDC. Same as SM533-C, except for -48VDC.
NOTE: Control Cards SM532-C and SM534-C are protected from overload by an internal
fuse.
Figure 2.2a. Pin assignments for COM1 (DB9 female)
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Figure 2.3. From left to right, Power Supply/Control Cards SM531-C (12VAC) and SM532-C
(-48VDC)
Figure 2.3a. From left to right, Advanced Control Cards SM533-C (12VAC) and SM534-C (-48VDC)
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Model Description
SM514-A-PS Power Module 115VAC/12VAC. Used for 115VAC application. Provides
power to a fully loaded SM500A chassis. For applications where redundant
power is required, the use of two Power Modules is needed.
SM514-A-PS-E Power Module 230VAC/12VAC. Used for 230VAC application. Provides
power to a fully loaded SM500A chassis. For applications where redundant
power is required, the use of two Power Modules is needed.
SM535A AC Redundant Power Supply. rack mount unit 19” (48.26 cm) wide, 3.5”
(8.89 cm) high, 6.25” (15.87 cm) deep. Provides redundant power to up to
eight SM500A fully loaded chassis. It has two main power feeds that can be
connected to 115VAC or 230VAC.
Figure 2.4. Left to right, Power Module SM514-A-PS/SM514-A-PS-E and AC Redundant Power
Supply SM535A (front view)
2.3 Software Applications
Provides a user interface to enable remote operations on one or multiple chassis in an
Automatic Switching System.
Model Description
SM540A GUI based management software application for PC. Requires Advanced
Control Cards SM533-C or SM534-C.
2.4 Switching Interface Cards
Model Description
SM501-C AB V.35 21-Conductor Card F/F. Switches 19 conductors: A and B are
common, C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, AA, BB are switched.
SM503-C AB RS-232/V.24/EIA-530 DB-25. 25-Conductor Card F/F. Switches 25
conductors. A, B, and Common: female.
SM503-C-FM AB RS-232/V.24/EIA-530 DB-25. 25-Conductor Card, F/M. Switches 25
conductors. A and B: female; Common: male.
SM504-C AB Coax BNC Card, 75 ohm
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SM507-C AB Double Channel Coax, 75 ohm
SM508-C AB RJ-11 Card
SM508-C-2 Double RJ-11 Card
SM509-C AB RJ-45 Cat-5 Card
SM509-C-2 Double RJ-45 Cat-5 Card
SM511-C AB DB-9 Card F/F
SM512-C AB DB-15 (T-1) Card F/F
SM518 Blank panel, 7" high
Figure 2.5. Switching Interface Cards
2.5 System Cables
Model Description
EL04M-04 Interconnecting cable for system gang switching, RJ-11 type, 3 ft
EL04M-14 Interconnecting cable for system gang switching, RJ-11 type, 15 ft
2.6 AC Redundant Power Supply
2.6.1 Description
The AC Redundant Power Supply is composed of two plug-in Power Supply Units, normally
operating in a “load-sharing” mode but each capable of operating independently. It can
provide power for up to eight fully loaded chassis and replaces the Power Module (wall unit),
(SM514-A-PS, SM514-A-PS-E) in each of the eight chassis.
Each plug-in Power Supply Unit has its own voltage selection switch (115/230VAC), fuses,
and AC supply input. Connecting each Power Supply Unit to a different power line improves
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reliability of the connected systems. There is a POWER LED on the front panel of each unit.
Refer to Figure 2.6.
The AC Redundant Power Supply has eight output connectors on the rear panel to provide
power to the selected chassis. Eight 6-foot supply cables (SM539) are provided with each unit
for connection to the chassis. Refer to Figure 2.7.
2.6.2 Components
The AC Redundant Power Supply SM535A assembly consists of the following components:
Qty Model Description
1 SM538A Rack Mount Chassis
2 SM537 Plug-in Power Supply Unit
2 EPWR08 Six-foot AC Cord
8 SM539 Eight-foot Interconnecting Low Voltage Power Cable
Figure 2.6. AC Redundant Power Supply unit (SM535A) front panel.
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Figure 2.7. AC Redundant Power Supply unit (SM535A) rear panel
2.6.3 Installation Procedure
Mount the Chassis (SM535A), in the communication cabinet.
1. Check the slide switches located on the rear panel of each Power Supply Unit for proper
AC voltage selection—that is, 115 V (factory set) or 230 V. This procedure must be followed
to avoid damage to the Power Supply Unit.
2. Connect the two AC cords to the RS500 chassis. Verify that the two power indicator
LEDs are illuminated.
3. Connect up to eight supply cables (SM539) from the rear connectors on the AC
Redundant Power Supply chassis labeled SYS 1, . . . , SYS 8 to the corresponding chassis.
CAUTION BEFORE POWERING THE AC REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY UNIT:
The AC Redundant Power Supply unit is factory set to 115VAC at both power inputs. For
230VAC operation, move the desired slide switch to the 230VAC setting and replace the fuses
with the ones supplied for use with 230VAC (.8A SB 230VAC).
2.6.4 Maintenance
No preventive or routine maintenance is required for the AC Redundant Power Supply. An
LED will indicate when one of the plug-in Power Supply Units is not functioning and
replacement is therefore necessary.
To replace plug-in Power Supply Unit (SM537):
1. Unplug the AC cord from power source.
2. Unscrew captive screws and remove the plug-in Power Supply Unit.
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3. Slide in replacement unit and tighten the screws.
4. Connect the AC cord to the power source.
5. Check the POWER indicator LEDs on the front panel. The LED for each power unit
should be on.
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3 Installation
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge (ESD): Cards are ESD-sensitive. To prevent ESD
damage, always wear grounding wrist straps when touching, removing, or inserting cards.
Store and transport cards in sealed, static-shielding bags.
3.1 Installation Procedure
1. Before installation, jumpers on Switching Interface Cards must be set:
Prepare cards for group switching and double channel individual gang switching:
To set up a group of cards to switch simultaneously within one chassis, all participating
cards must be assigned a unique group jumper number, either GROUP 1, 2, 3 or 4 (figure
3.1). Each card can participate only in one group. Up to four groups per chassis are
available. For cards with double channels, two sets of group jumpers are available, one
for each channel. Cards that do not participate in any groups must be set to NEUTRAL
(default position).
To provide simultaneous switching between the two channels within a double channel
card, set the jumper from INDIVIDUAL (default) to GANG position (figure 3.2). Either
of the two toggle switches will trigger this switching.
Figure 3.1. Jumpers on Switching Interface Cards, Single Channel
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Figure 3.2. Jumpers on Switching Interface Cards, Double Channel
2. Install Switching Interface Cards in Chassis(s):
Install the Interface Cards into the chassis, slots 1-16, fastening each card into place with
the supplied screws (figure 2.2).
3. Power Supply/Control Card setup (applicable to SM531-C and SM532-C)
Using the bank of jumpers (figure 3.3), set up the Power Supply/Control Card to perform
one of the following three types of control:
1. Chassis gang switch control—JP1 to JP5 in position 1-2. The “GANG” toggle switch
provides the capability to perform gang switching on chassis level.
NOTE: To perform any local switching functions, the key-operated switch must be in the
ENABLE position.
2. Chassis and system gang switching—JP1 to JP3 in position 1-2, JP4 to JP5 in
position 2-3. While pressing and holding “SYSTEM GANG” pushbutton and then
toggling the “GANG” switch, switching is extended to the entire system. All the Power
Supply/Control Cards must be interconnected using RJ-11 cables at the “GANG
IN/GANG OUT” ports to perform system gang switching.
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NOTE: The yellow LED, labeled “ENBL”, is illuminated to indicate that the “SYSTEM
GANG” function is active. To perform any local switching functions, the key-operated
switch must be in the ENABLE position.
3. Remote system gang switching via contact closure—JP1 to JP5 in position 2-3. This
card has an additional capability of performing system gang switching activated by an
external control voltage. This functionality is available through the “CONTACT
CLOSURE SWITCHING” port. The controlling voltage can be supplied from an RS232
control lead or any other source switched between +12v and -12v or from an external
relay or switch contact using +12v and -12v available at the “CONTACT CLOSURE
SWITCHING” connector through a 1K ohm resistor. Switching to “A” requires +12v.
Switching to “B” requires -12v (refer to figure 3.5). This function can be extended to the
entire system by interconnecting all the Power Supply/Control Cards using RJ-11 cables
at the “GANG IN/GANG OUT” ports.
NOTE: A card with this configuration must first be in the interconnecting chain.
NOTE: The key-operated switch position on all chassis has no effect on the remote system
gang switching function.
Figure 3.3. Jumper settings on Power Supply/Control Card
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Table 3.1. Switching functionality as function of Power Supply/Control Card jumper settings
4. Install Power Supply/Control Card in Chassis
Install the Power Supply/Control Card in the SM500A chassis, slot 17, fastening it into
place with the supplied screws (figure 2.2).
5. Install Chassis in Cabinet
Mount the SM500A chassis within the communication cabinet.
6. Install the Power Supply
You may use for each chassis either one or two Power Modules SM531-C (115 VAC) or
SM532-C (230VAC), a supply cable from an AC Redundant Power Supply SM535A, or
a supply cable from an outside supply, -48VDC per Power Supply/Control Card SM532C.
a. Single Power Module
Insert the Power Module connector into the power connector 1 input on the Power
Supply/Control Card for each chassis. Supply power to the chassis by plugging the
module into a power outlet. The PS1 LED is illuminated.
b. Dual Power Modules (Redundant Operation)
Insert the Power Module connectors into the power connector 1 and 2 inputs on the
Power Supply/Control Card for each chassis. Supply power to the chassis by plugging
each module into a power outlet. The PS1 and PS2 LEDs are illuminated.
c. AC Redundant Power Supply
You can connect up to eight SM500A chassis to an AC Redundant Power Supply
(SM535A).
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CAUTION: Do not attempt to connect the AC Redundant Power Supply until you have read
the installation instructions below.
AC Redundant Power Supply Connection (see figures 3.3A)
1. Mount the AC Redundant Power Supply in the communication cabinet.
2. Check the slide switch located on each plug-in power unit for proper AC
voltage selection, 115 V (factory set) or 230 V. This procedure must be
followed to avoid damage to the power unit. For 230VAC application, install
the supplied fuses.
3. Slide in the two plug-in Power Supply Units (SM537) and secure them by
tightening the screws.
4. Connect AC cords to the Power Supply Units. Do not connect the AC cords
yet to power sources.
5. Connect cables (SM539) from the rear connectors on the AC Redundant
Power Supply labeled SYS 1, . . . , SYS 8, to the corresponding chassis. The
POWER connectors are located in the rear of the Power Supply/Control
Card.
6. Plug the two power cords from the AC Redundant Power Supply into
different AC sources. Make sure that the two POWER indicator LEDs,
located on the AC Redundant Power Supply front panel, light up. Also, see
that the PS1 and PS2 LEDs on the SM500A chassis front panel are
illuminated.
NOTE: For enhanced redundancy, the AC Redundant Power Supply may be fed from a
115VAC source at one power input and a 230VAC source at the other power input.
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Figure 3.3A. Connecting the AC Redundant Power Supply (SM535A) to the power inputs on the
Control Card.
d. Outside Power Source, -48VDC at 1A DC
Use an outside source for Power Supply/Control Card SM532-C and Advanced Control
Card SM534-C. Connect leads from the outside power source to the control card two-pin
terminal strip connector, which is provided with the card (figure 3.3B). Also, verify that
the PS1 LED on the SM500A chassis front panel is illuminated.
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Figure 3.3B. Connection of wires to -48V terminal block connector. Connector is provided with the
control card.
7. Connect Ground
Establish ground between the chassis and office ground. A frame grounding screw is
located on the control card. This and all other grounding connections must be established
to comply with all local and national electrical codes.
1. Obtain a ground braid and connect one end to the ground screw on the control card.
2. Connect the other end of the ground braid to the office ground conductor.
8. Interconnecting Chassis for Gang Switching
Select the appropriate installation procedure, (a), (b), or (c), as described below,
according to system gang switching requirements.
a. One-chassis system requiring only chassis-level gang switching (no interconnection
needed)
1. Turn the key-operated switch to the horizontal position and remove the key.
2. Toggle the channel switches. Then toggle the Gan g Switch. No switching should be
performed.
3. Reinsert the key and turn the switch to the Enable position.
4. Toggle the channel switches. Each channel should switch to the required position,
and the LED should provide a visual indication of the switched position.
5. Toggle the Gang Switch. All channels within the chassis should switch to the A or B
position.
6. Connect all interface cables to the system.
b. Multiple-chassis system requiring manual chassis gang switching and system gang
switching (see figure 3.4)
NOTE: For all chassis with system gang, “ENBL” LED should be illuminated.
1. All the Power Supply/Control Cards must be interconnected via RJ-11 cables
(EL04M-04 or EL04M-14). Connection is from the GANG OUT connector on the
first chassis to the GANG IN connector on the succeeding chassis. This procedure is
continued until all the chassis in the system (up to 64) are interconnected.
2. Turn the key-operated switch on all chassis to the horizontal position and remove
keys.
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3. Toggle the channel switches. Then toggle the Gang Switch. No switching should be
performed.
4. Push the SYSTEM GANG button and toggle the GANG switch simultaneously to A
or B. No switching should occur.
5. Reinsert key into the chassis and turn to the ENABLE position.
6. Toggle the channel switches in that particular chassis. Each channel should switch to
the required position, and the LED should indicate the switched position.
7. Toggle the GANG switch to the A or B position. All channels within the chassis
should be switched to the A or B position.
8. Push the SYSTEM GANG button and toggle the GANG switch simultaneously to the
A or B position. All chassis within the system should switch to the A or B position.
9. Reinsert keys into all chassis and turn each one to the Enable position. For each
chassis, perform the following steps:
(a) Toggle the channel switches. Each channel should switch to the required position,
and the LED should indicate the switched position.
(b) Toggle the Gang Switch. All channels within the chassis should switch to the A
or B position.
10. Connect all interface cables to the system. Connect all interface cables to the system
c. Multiple-chassis system requiring manual and remote system gang switching (figures
3.4 and 3.5)
NOTE: A chassis with remote system gang switching must be first in the interconnecting
chain.
All the Power Supply/Control Cards must be interconnected via RJ-11 cables (EL04M-04
or EL04M-14). Connection is from the GANG-OUT connector on this card to the
GANG-IN connector on the succeeding chassis. This procedure is continued until all the
chassis in the system are interconnected. Up to 64 chassis may be connected in this
manner. The chassis with the remote system gang switching option must be first in the
interconnecting chain.
1. Turn the key-operated switch on all chassis in the system to the horizontal position
and remove the keys.
2. Toggle the channel switches. No switching should be performed.
3. Push the SYSTEM GANG button and toggle the GANG switch simultaneously to A
or B. No switching should occur.
4. Connect control line to the rear contact closure switching connector, following Figure
2.3. Apply -12 volts. All channels within the system should switch to position B.
NOTE: +12V and -12V can be supplied from the card itself (see figure 3.5).
5. Apply +12 volts. All channels within the system should switch to position A.
6. Reinsert key into the chassis and turn it to the Enable position.
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7. Toggle the channel switches in that particular chassis. Each channel should switch to
the required position, and the LEDs should provide a visual indication of the
switched position.
8. Toggle the GANG switch to the A or B position. All channels within the chassis
should switch to the required position.
9. Push the SYSTEM GANG button and toggle the GANG switch simultaneously to the
A or B position. All chassis within the system should switch to the A or B position.
10. Reinsert keys into all chassis and turn each one to the Enable position. For each
chassis, perform the following steps:
(a) Toggle the channel switches. Each channel should switch to the required position,
and the LEDs should provide a visual indication of the switched position.
(b) Toggle the Gang Switch. All channels within the chassis should switch to the A
or B position.
11. Connect all interface cables to the system.
Figure 3.4. System gang connection. Power Supply/Control Card SM531-C shown. Applicable also to
Power Supply/Control Card SM532-C. GANG OUT/GANG IN cables used are EL04M-04 or EL04M-
14. For optional remote control, see figure 3.5 for pin configuration of cable requirements.
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Figure 3.5. Power Supply/Control Card pin configuration and control applications
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4 User Interfaces (Using Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and
SM534-C)
4.1 General Description
This documentation describes the following types of control (using Advanced Control Cards
SM533-C (12VAC) and SM534-C (-48VDC)) for the Automatic Switching System:
1. Control via ASCII commands requires text entry of commands. Communication with the
SM500A chassis is via local connection (COM port) or Ethernet/Telnet session.
2. Control via SNMP protocol requires use of an SNMP manager, which uses a
Management Information Base (MIB) and a set of commands to exchange information
between the SM500A chassis and manager.
3. Control via Web browser uses a standard browser interface for performing switch
operations with the SM500A chassis. The browser shows a graphical view of the chassis
and provides point and click operation.
4. Control via Advanced GUI Based Management uses proprietary software. Similar to the
Web browser interface, the program provides a graphical view of the SM500A chassis
and provides point and click operation.
The following chapters will describe in detail each control configuration.
4.2 System Diagram
Figure 4.1 shows a typical system diagram of the Automatic Switching System SM500A with
the following setups:
1. Remote control—Each chassis is connected to an Ethernet hub via an Ethernet port
located on the Advanced Control Card. Users may access each chassis from a remote
computer by using SNMP protocol or by issuing ASCII commands via Telnet. Each chassis is
identified via IP address.
2. Local control—The top chassis is locally connected to a computer or terminal via the
chassis COM1 serial port. Users may access the connected chassis using ASCII commands.
Additionally, a local connection to each chassis is required to set their IP addresses prior to
remote access.
3. System gang switching connection (optional)—Cable connections at the GANG
IN/GANG ports of the chassis enable system gang switching. The connections allow the
initiating chassis to simultaneously switch itself and all daisy chained chassis below it.
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Figure 4.1. Typical Configuration
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5 Control via ASCII
5.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting
Control via ASCII requires setting the toggles on DIP switch S1 located on the Advanced
Control Card (SM533-C or SM534-C). Figure 5.1 shows the location of DIP switch S1.
To enable ASCII control:
1. Set the toggles on DIP Switch S1 on the Advanced Control Card to the following
positions:
S1, toggles 3: Set to ON.
S1, toggles 1, 4 to 8: Set to OFF.
Figure 5.1. DIP Switch (S1) location on Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and SM534-C
5.2 ASCII Local Configuration
Connect the COM1 port
1. Using a terminal or terminal emulation program on a PC (HyperTerminal, for example),
configure the terminal communication settings as follows.
Baud rate: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Connect a straight DB9 cable (serial RS232) from the terminal or PC to the COM1 port
on the Advanced Control Card (figure 5.2).
3. Verify proper communication by pressing “Enter” on your keyboard. The chassis should
respond with “1:OK” or similar.
4. Set the echo using the command, “SET RACK 1 ECHO ON”.
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5. Enter the desired ASCII commands as stated in the ASCII command section.
Figure 5.2. Typical connection for ASCII control. ASCII control for this configuration can access only
the first chassis in the system. System gang switching can be performed on all chassis.
5.3 ASCII Commands
This section describes the ASCII command grammar for managing the Automatic Switching
System SM500A via local control (COM1 serial port on the Advanced Control Card) or via
remote control/Telnet session (via Ethernet port on the Advanced Control Card).
Note: For all n variables, use RACK n = 1.
5.3.1 HELP
CONVENTIONS
[optional item] Optional items are enclosed in brackets
choice_1 | choice_2 Selections are separated by a vertical bar
HELP SUB-MENUS
HELP GET
HELP SET
OTHER COMMANDS
RESET RACK n
5.3.2 HELP GET
GET COMMANDS
GET RACK n CARDS
GET RACK n CHANNEL NAME
GET RACK n CHANNEL STATUS
GET RACK n DIPSW STATUS
GET RACK n NETWORK|SNMP CONFIGURATION
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GET RACK n TIME
GET RACK n VERSION
GET COMMANDS
GET RACK n NETWORK|SNMP CONFIGURATION
5.3.3 HELP SET
SET COMMANDS
SET RACK n CHANNEL c COM|A|B [name]
SET RACK n CHANNEL c PORT A|B
SET RACK n ECHO ON|OFF
SET RACK n FACTORY DEFAULTS
SET RACK n GROUP m PORT A|B
SET RACK n GANG|SYSGANG PORT A|B
SET RACK n IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x
SET RACK n NAME [name]
SET RACK n SNMP MANAGER x.x.x.x
SET RACK n SNMP READ|WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name
SET RACK n SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF
SET RACK n SUBNET MASK x.x.x.x
SET RACK n SYSGANG ENABLE|DISABLE
SET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT m
SET RACK n TIME mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm
SET RACK n WEB PW old new
SET COMMANDS
SET RACK n SNMP MANAGER x.x.x.x
SET RACK n SNMP READ|WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name
SET RACK n SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF
SET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT m
SET RACK n WEB PW old new
5.3.4 GET RACK n CARDS
Retrieves the cards that are installed. The number of channels per card is shown with a -1 for
one channel cards and –2 for two channel cards.
1: CARDS
1-1 2-1 4-2 6-1 11-2 13-2 16-2
5.3.5 GET RACK n CHANNEL NAME
Retrieves channel names for ports COM, A, and B.
1: CHANNEL NAME SCREEN
RACK 1: _______________________________ IP: 192.168.0.1
SW KEY: ENABLE
CHN COM A B CHN COM A B
1 ________ ________ ________ 17 ________ ________ ________
2 ________ ________ ________ 18 ________ ________ ________
3 ________ ________ ________ 19 ________ ________ ________
4 ________ ________ ________ 20 ________ ________ ________
5 ________ ________ ________ 21 ________ ________ ________
6 ________ ________ ________ 22 ________ ________ ________
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7 ________ ________ ________ 23 ________ ________ ________
8 ________ ________ ________ 24 ________ ________ ________
9 ________ ________ ________ 25 ________ ________ ________
10 ________ ________ ________ 26 ________ ________ ________
11 ________ ________ ________ 27 ________ ________ ________
12 ________ ________ ________ 28 ________ ________ ________
13 ________ ________ ________ 29 ________ ________ ________
14 ________ ________ ________ 30 ________ ________ ________
15 ________ ________ ________ 31 ________ ________ ________
16 ________ ________ ________ 32 ________ ________ ________
5.3.6 GET RACK n CHANNEL STATUS
Retrieves the channel status. Channels are displayed together with their port identifiers and
the current selected port is highlighted. If a channel is not present, it is indicated as Not
Available (-NA-).
CHANNEL STATUS SCREEN
RACK 1: _______________________________ IP: 192.168.0.1
SW KEY: ENABLE
1 ________: A ________ B ________ 17 ________: -NA-
2 ________: A ________ B ________ 18 ________: A ________ B ________
3 ________: A ________ B ________ 19 ________: A ________ B ________
4 ________: A ________ B ________ 20 ________: A ________ B ________
5 ________: A ________ B ________ 21 ________: -NA-
6 ________: -NA- 22 ________: -NA-
7 ________: A ________ B ________ 23 ________: A ________ B ________
8 ________: A ________ B ________ 24 ________: A ________ B ________
9 ________: A ________ B ________ 25 ________: A ________ B ________
10 ________: A ________ B ________ 26 ________: A ________ B ________
11 ________: A ________ B ________ 27 ________: A ________ B ________
12 ________: A ________ B ________ 28 ________: A ________ B ________
13 ________: A ________ B ________ 29 ________: A ________ B ________
14 ________: -NA- 30 ________: -NA-
15 ________: A ________ B ________ 31 ________: A ________ B ________
16 ________: A ________ B ________ 32 ________: A ________ B ________
5.3.7 GET RACK n DIPSW STATUS
Retrieves DIP switch settings.
DIPSW1
1 Hide
Set this switch to ON to hide operator ASCII control over serial and Ethernet.
ON The Help command displays a limited set of ASCII commands.
OFF The Help command displays the entire set of ASCII commands.
2 Application
This switch selects an application.
ON Web enabled
OFF SNMP enabled
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3
ON Must be in ON position
4-8
OFF Must be in OFF position
DIPSW2
1-8 (Not Used)
1: DIPSW
DIPSW-1
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF ON ON OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
DIPSW-2
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF OFF
5.3.8 GET RACK n NETWORK CONFIGURATION
Retrieves network configuration parameters.
1: NETWORK CONFIGURATION
IP ADDRESS SUBNET MASK
192.168.0.1 0.0.0.0
Telnet Idle Timeout: 5 min
5.3.9 GET RACK n SNMP CONFIGURATION
Retrieves SNMP configuration parameters
1: SNMP CONFIGURATION
Read Community Name: public
Write Community Name: private
SNMP TRAPS: DISABLE
SNMP MANAGER
0.0.0.0
5.3.10 GET RACK n TIME
Retrieves the date and time settings.
1: TIME
01/19/2004 13:24
5.3.11 GET RACK n VERSION
Retrieves the controller’s firmware version number and part number.
1: VERSION
MavriQ Technologies
Recovery Switching System 500
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PART NUMBER VERSION NUMBER
981-000-0001 1.0 (Build 01)
5.3.12 SET RACK n CHANNEL c COM|A|B [name]
Use this command to set a label identifier to a port (COM, A, B) on a channel c.
Channels are identified by channel c (1-32).
The port identifier name has a maximum length of 8 characters. When the parameter name is
omitted the specified port label is cleared.
5.3.13 SET RACK n CHANNEL c PORT A|B
Switches channel c (1-32) to either port A or B
5.3.14 SET RACK n ECHO ON|OFF
Sets the echo on or off.
5.3.15 SET RACK n FACTORY DEFAULTS
Disables the SYSTEM GANG switching feature.
Clears all port identifiers for each channel.
Clears the rack identifier.
Sets the network configuration parameters to their default values:
IP ADDRESS 192.168.0.1
SUBNET MASK 0.0.0.0
Telnet Idle Timeout 5 minutes
Sets the SNMP configuration parameters to their default values:
SNMP TRAPS DISABLE
SNMP MANAGER 0.0.0.0
Read Community Name public
Write Community Name private
5.3.16 SET RACK n GROUP m PORT A|B
Performs group switching on the rack.
A group is defined to be a set of 4 adjacent cards. The maximum number of groups on a rack
is 4. Values for parameter m will be 1 – 4.
The result of this command is that all channels in the group will switch to the specified port.
If any channel in the group failed to switch to the specified port, a SWITCH error is returned.
An invalid group is one that fails to have 4 adjacent cards. No channels are switched for
invalid groups, and a GROUP error message will be reported.
5.3.17 SET RACK n GANG PORT A|B
Requests a gang switch to port A or B.
5.3.18 SET RACK n SYSGANG PORT A|B
Requests a system gang switch to port A or B.
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5.3.19 SET RACK n IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x
Sets the rack IP address. Defaults to 192.168.0.1
5.3.20 SET RACK n NAME [name]
Sets the identifier name for rack n. The identifier name has a maximum length of 31
characters.
5.3.21 SET RACK n SNMP MANAGER x.x.x.x
Sets the IP address of the SNMP manager. SNMP traps are sent to this address.
Defaults to 0.0.0.0
5.3.22 SET RACK n SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME name
Sets the Read Community Name to the string specified by the parameter name. The Read
Community Name defaults to public, and has a maximum length of 15 characters.
5.3.23 SET RACK n SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name
Sets the Write Community Name to the string specified by the parameter name. The Write
Community Name defaults to private, and has a maximum length of 15 characters.
5.3.24 SET RACK n SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF
Set trap transmission to be ENABLE or DISABLE. Defaults to DISABLE.
5.3.25 SET RACK n SUBNET MASK x.x.x.x
Sets the rack subnet mask. Defaults to 0.0.0.0.
5.3.26 SET RACK n SYSGANG ENABLE|DISABLE
This command is used to enable or disable the manual ‘SYSTEM GANG’ switching feature.
The ‘SYSTEM GANG ENABLE’ LED on the unit indicates the current state. When this
LED is ON, the system gang switching is enabled. To perform a system gang switch press
the SYSTEM GANG push button, and toggle the A/B GANG switch. When the LED is OFF
system gang switching is disabled.
Note: This command turns the manual system gang switch functionality on and off. However, it has
no effect on a system gang switch performed via the command ‘SET RACK n SYSGANG PORT A|B’.
5.3.27 SET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT m
Defines the idle timeout, in minutes, for a telnet session. Parameter m has a range of 0-60
minutes, with 0 being defined as NO TIMEOUT. The default is set to 5 minutes.
5.3.28 SET RACK n TIME mm/dd/yyyy hh:mm
Used to set the date and time on the rack.
The date has the mm/dd/yyyy format, with
mm: 1 – 12
dd: 1 – 31
yyyy: 1980 – 2047
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The time has the hh:mm format, with
hh: 0 – 23
mm: 0 – 59
If the unit fails to set the time on the rack, a RTC error message is returned.
5.3.29 SET RACK n WEB PW old new
Sets a password for the web submit pages. Used for local password setup. The password is
case sensitive and has a maximum length of 8 characters. The default password is set to
admin.
5.3.30 RESET RACK n
Resets the rack.
5.4 ASCII Error Messages
The format of the error response is as follows
n:ERROR
MESSAGE
With MESSAGE describing the error type.
SYNTAX Syntax Error
RACK ADDRESS Rack Address Error
CARD Card Missing
CHANNEL Channel Error
PORT Port Error
PARAMETER Parameter Error
GROUP Group Error
SWITCH Switch Error
RTC RTC Error
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6 Control via SNMP
6.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting
Control via SNMP requires setting the toggles on DIP switch S1 located on the Advanced
Control Card (SM533-C or SM534-C). Figure 6.1 shows the location of DIP switch S1.
To enable SNMP control:
1. Set the toggles on DIP Switch S1 on the Advanced Control Card to the following
positions:
S1, toggle 2: Set to OFF to enable SNMP control.
S1, toggles 3: Set to ON.
S1, toggles 1, 4 to 8: Set to OFF.
Figure 6.1. DIP Switch (S1) location on Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and SM534-C
6.2 SNMP Network Configuration
6.2.1 Setting the IP Address and SNMP Configuration
Note: The IP address MUST LOCALLY be configured into the SM500A chassis in order to establish
an Ethernet connection. Use the COM1 port on the Advanced Control Card for the local connection.
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Figure 6.2. Local RS232 connection via COM1 on the Advanced Control Card (SM533-C) for chassis
IP configuration
Configure the IP address of each chassis
1. Using a terminal or terminal emulation program on a PC (HyperTerminal, for example),
configure the terminal communication settings as follows.
Baud rate: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Connect a straight DB9 cable (serial RS232) from the terminal or PC to the COM1 port
on the Advanced Control Card (figure 6.2).
3. Verify proper communication by pressing “Enter” on your keyboard. The chassis should
respond with “1:OK” or similar.
4. Set the echo using the command, “SET RACK 1 ECHO ON”.
5. Enter the IP address for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 IP ADRESS
x.x.x.x”, where x.x.x.x is replaced by the IP address.
6. Enter the subnet mask for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 SUBNET
MASK, 0.0.0.0”, in case of local network configuration.
7. Verify the settings by using the command “GET RACK 1 NETWORK
CONFIGURATION”.
8. Reset the chassis using the command “RESET RACK 1”.
9. Repeat this procedure for all chassis.
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Configure the chassis for SNMP
1. Retrieve the SNMP configuration by executing the command:
GET RACK 1 SNMP CONFIGURATION
The chassis responds with:
1: SNMP CONFIGURATION
Read Community Name: public
Write Community Name: private
SNMP TRAPS: DISABLE
SNMP MANAGER
0.0.0.0
The example response above is the default configuration.
2. Configure the IP address of the SNMP Manager. The SNMP Manager is the PC running
the SNMP management software. The SM500A will send the traps to this SNMP
Manager. Enter its IP address by executing the command:
SET RACK 1 SNMP MANAGER x.x.x.x
Where x.x.x.x is the IP address.
The chassis responds with:
1:OK
3. Choose whether or not the SM500A transmits the traps to the SNMP Manager by
executing the command:
SET RACK 1 SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF
The chassis responds with:
1:OK
4. The Read and Write community names can be configured on the agent or on the
management PC. To change the community names on the agent, execute the commands:
SET RACK 1 SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME name
SET RACK 1 SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name
The chassis responds with:
1:OK
6.2.2 SNMP and System Gang (Optional) Connections
Connect the Ethernet cable
1. Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet port on the Advanced Control Card from each
chassis to an Ethernet hub (figure 6.3) or similar functioning network device.
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Figure 6.3. Typical connection and daisy chain Gang In/Gang Out connections on the Advanced
Control Card. SNMP can access every chassis in the system.
Figure 6.4. Typical setup for combined SNMP and manual control using various control cards. SNMP
can access only the first chassis in the system. System gang switching can be performed on all chassis.
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Connect the System Gang cables (optional)
This optional cable connection is applicable to system gang switching and remote system
gang switching. Both of these switching functions will switch simultaneously all the
chassis in a system, from the initiating chassis downward to daisy chained chassis.
1. Connect RJ11 cables from the GANG OUT port on one Advanced Control Card
to the GANG IN port on the next Advanced Control Card.
2. Repeat this procedure in daisy chain fashion for all chassis.
6.3 SNMP MIB
6.3.1 Description
This section describes control of the Automatic Switching System SM500A via SNMP
protocol and lists the private (local) Management Information Base (MIB).
A MIB is a file that describes the objects that an SNMP program can handle. The MIB file
may be loaded into a Network Manager program such as HP OpenView or similar. There, the
variables may be set or read to provide information on system objects.
The MIB provides a set of variables that are private extensions to internet standard MIBs. Its
variables may be set or read to provide information particular to the SM500A chassis.
6.3.2 SNMP Version and Settings
The SNMP agent on the SM500A implements SNMP v1, and allows the user to access the
unit using SNMP management software.
The community names for the SNMP agent are defined as follows:
Read Community Name: public
Write Community Name: private
The file RSS500.mib implements the RSS500 MIB.
The enterprise number is 18755.
6.3.3 MIB File (RSS500.mib)
*******************************************************************
-- MavriQ Technologies
-- Copyright (c) 2004. All rights reserved.
-- RSS500.mib: MIB module for the Recovery Switching System Series
500
*******************************************************************
6.3.3.1 Version and Enterprise Number
-- RSS500 MIB Version History n
--
-- Version 1.1 Initial release
RSS500-MIB DEFINITIONS ::= BEGIN
MavriQ OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { enterprises 18755 }
RSS500 OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { MavriQ 1 }
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6.3.3.2 Rack Information
-- the rack info
rack OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RSS500 1 }
6.3.3.2.1 rackRTCDate
rackRTCDate OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (0..10))
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory DESCRIPTION
"The current date for the unit. The format is: MM/DD/YYYY"
::= { rack 1 }
6.3.3.2.2 rackRTCTime
rackRTCTime OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX DisplayString (SIZE (0..5))
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The current time for the unit. The format is: HH:MM"
::= { rack 2 }
6.3.3.2.3 rackSwitchKey
rackSwitchKey OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { ENABLE(0), DISABLE(1) }
ACCESS read-only
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The security switch key status of the unit.
When the key is in the ENABLE position, manual switching is
allowed
When the key is in the DISABLE position, manual switching is
blocked"
::= { rack 3 }
6.3.3.2.4 rackGangSwitch
rackGangSwitch OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The Gang Switch Operation.
Forces all channels on the rack to switch to the selected port."
::= { rack 4 }
6.3.3.2.5 rackSysGangSwitch
Note: For this variable to be applicable, the GANG IN/ GANG OUT ports on all RS500 chassis must be
interconnected in daisy chain fashion.
rackSysGangSwitch OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
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"The System Gang Switch Operation.
Forces all channels on the daisy-chained system (via cable
connections on GANG IN/GANG OUT ports) to switch to the selected
port."
::= { rack 5 }
6.3.3.3 Channel Information
-- the channel info
channel OBJECT IDENTIFIER ::= { RSS500 2 }
6.3.3.3.1 ch1
ch1 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 1 status."
::= { channel 1 }
6.3.3.3.2 ch2
ch2 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 2 status."
::= { channel 2 }
6.3.3.3.3 ch3
ch3 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 3 status."
::= { channel 3 }
6.3.3.3.4 ch4
ch4 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 4 status."
::= { channel 4 }
6.3.3.3.5 ch5
ch5 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
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"The channel 5 status."
6.3.3.3.6 ch6
::= { channel 5 }
ch6 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 6 status."
6.3.3.3.7 ch7
::= { channel 6 }
ch7 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 7 status."
::= { channel 7 }
6.3.3.3.8 ch8
ch8 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 8 status."
::= { channel 8 }
6.3.3.3.9 ch9
ch9 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 9 status."
6.3.3.3.10 ch10
::= { channel 9 }
ch10 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 10 status."
6.3.3.3.11 ch11
::= { channel 10 }
ch11 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
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STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 11 status."
::= { channel 11 }
6.3.3.3.12 ch12
ch12 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 12 status."
::= { channel 12 }
6.3.3.3.13 ch13
ch13 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 13 status."
::= { channel 13 }
6.3.3.3.14 ch14
ch14 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 14 status."
::= { channel 14 }
6.3.3.3.15 ch15
ch15 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 15 status."
::= { channel 15 }
6.3.3.3.16 ch16
ch16 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 16 status."
6.3.3.3.17 ch17
::= { channel 16 }
ch17 OBJECT-TYPE
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SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 17 status."
6.3.3.3.18 ch18
::= { channel 17 }
ch18 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 18 status."
::= { channel 18 }
6.3.3.3.19 ch19
ch19 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 19 status."
::= { channel 19 }
6.3.3.3.20 ch20
ch20 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 20 status."
::= { channel 20 }
6.3.3.3.21 ch21
ch21 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 21 status."
::= { channel 21 }
6.3.3.3.22 ch22
ch22 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 22 status."
6.3.3.3.23 ch23
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::= { channel 22 }
ch23 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 23 status."
::= { channel 23 }
6.3.3.3.24 ch24
ch24 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 24 status."
::= { channel 24 }
6.3.3.3.25 ch25
ch25 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 25 status."
::= { channel 25 }
6.3.3.3.26 ch26
ch26 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 26 status."
::= { channel 26 }
6.3.3.3.27 ch27
ch27 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 27 status."
::= { channel 27 }
6.3.3.3.28 ch28
ch28 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 28 status."
::= { channel 28 }
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6.3.3.3.29 ch29
ch29 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 29 status."
::= { channel 29 }
6.3.3.3.30 ch30
ch30 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 30 status."
6.3.3.3.31 ch31
::= { channel 30 }
ch31 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 31 status."
6.3.3.3.32 ch32
::= { channel 31 }
ch32 OBJECT-TYPE
SYNTAX INTEGER { NA(0), A(1), B(2) }
ACCESS read-write
STATUS mandatory
DESCRIPTION
"The channel 32 status."
::= { channel 32 }
END
6.3.3.4 Traps
--
-- Trap generated by the unit
--
6.3.3.4.1 chStatusChange
chStatusChange TRAP-TYPE
ENTERPRISE RSS500
DESCRIPTION
"This trap is generated when a change in status on a channel is
detected."
::= 1
6.3.3.4.2 keyStatusChange
keyStatusChange TRAP-TYPE
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VARIABLES { rackSwitchKey }
DESCRIPTION
"This trap is generated when a change in status on the security
switch key is detected."
::= 2
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7 Control via Web Browser
The embedded web server on the SM500A allows network management of the unit over a
web browser. To access the SM500A, use your web browser and, set the address field on the
browser to point to the configured IP address of the rack. For example, for a rack with the
default IP address you would enter http://192.168.0.1
7.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting
Control via Web browser requires setting the toggles on DIP switch S1 located on the
Advanced Control Card (SM533-C or SM534-C). Figure 7.1 shows the location of DIP
switch S1.
To enable Web browser control:
1. Set the toggles on DIP Switch S1 on the Advanced Control Card to the following
positions:
S1, toggle 2: Set to ON to enable Web browser control.
S1, toggles 3: Set to ON.
S1, toggles 1, 4 to 8: Set to OFF.
Figure 7.1. DIP Switch (S1) location on Advanced Control Cards SM533-C and SM534-C
7.2 Web Browser Configuration
7.2.1 Setting the IP Address
Note: The IP address MUST LOCALLY be configured into the SM500A chassis in order to establish
an Ethernet connection. Use the COM1 port on the Advanced Control Card for the local connection.
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Figure 7.2. Local RS232 connection via COM1 on the Advanced Control Card (SM533-C) for chassis
IP configuration
Configure the IP address of each chassis
1. Using a terminal or terminal emulation program on a PC (HyperTerminal, for example),
configure the terminal communication settings as follows.
Baud rate: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Connect a straight DB9 cable (serial RS232) from the terminal or PC to the COM1 port
on the Advanced Control Card (figure 7.2).
3. Verify proper communication by pressing “Enter” on your keyboard. The chassis should
respond with “1:OK” or similar.
4. Set the echo using the command, “SET RACK 1 ECHO ON”.
5. Enter the IP address for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 IP ADRESS
x.x.x.x”, where x.x.x.x is replaced by the IP address.
6. Enter the subnet mask for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 SUBNET
MASK, 0.0.0.0”, in case of local network configuration.
7. Verify the settings by using the command “GET RACK 1 NETWORK
CONFIGURATION”.
8. Reset the chassis using the command “RESET RACK 1”.
9. Repeat this procedure for all chassis.
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7.2.2 Web Browser and System Gang (Optional) Connections
Connect the Ethernet cable
1. Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet port on the Advanced Control Card from each
chassis to an Ethernet hub (figure 7.3) or similar functioning network device.
Figure 7.3. Typical connection and daisy chain Gang In/Gang Out connections on the Advanced
Control Card. The Web browser can access every chassis in the system.
Figure 7.4. Typical setup for combined manual/software control using various control cards.
The Web browser can access only the first chassis in the system. System gang switching can be
performed on all chassis.
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Connect the System Gang cables (optional)
This optional cable connection is applicable to system gang switching and remote system
gang switching. Both of these switching functions will switch simultaneously all the
chassis in a system, from the initiating chassis downward to daisy chained chassis.
1. Connect RJ11 cables from the GANG OUT port on one Advanced Control Card
to the GANG IN port on the next Advanced Control Card.
2. Repeat this procedure in daisy chain fashion for all chassis.
7.3 Status Window
The Web browser interface allows the user to view the status of the chassis, perform switch
operations and enter names for the chassis and ports.
The chassis status window is the initial home screen of the web browser that shows the status
of the target chassis. The rack displays the current channel configuration. For convenience,
this screen will automatically refresh on a 30 second interval to update the rack status.
To START the Web browser interface:
1. Start the web browser.
2. Enter the IP address of the target chassis in the address field and press Enter. The Status
screen for the chassis appears which shows a real time view of the switch positions on the
front panel.
Figure 7.5. Web browser interface. Main window.
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The following information is displayed in the Home/Status window:
1. Rack name – entered name of the chassis
2. IP address – IP address of the chassis
3. Version – Current firmware version
4. Part number – Chassis part number
5. Date – Current date indicated by the chassis
6. Time -- Current time indicated by the chassis
7. Manual system gang – enabled/disabled
8. Switch key – enabled/disabled. This is the physical position of the switch key on the front
panel.
7.4 Switch Operation Window
This window is where switch operations on the chassis may be performed. The current switch
positions are highlighted.
To perform INDIVIDUAL or GROUP switching:
1. Select the check box(es) of the target switch position (A or B).
2. Enter the password (case sensitive). Default password: ‘admin’. May be changed when
entered. Also, can be locally modified via ASCII command: SET RACK n WEB PW
(referenced in ASCII Command section).
3. Click the ‘Submit’ button. The browser will indicate whether the switching is
‘Completed’, ‘Denied’ or ‘Error’
To perform GANG switching:
1. Select the check box of the target Gang Switch position (A or B).
2. Enter the password (case sensitive). Default password: ‘admin’. May be changed when
entered. Also, can be locally modified via ASCII command: SET RACK n WEB PW
(referenced in ASCII Command section).
3. Click the ‘Submit’ button. The browser will indicate whether the switching is
‘Completed’ or ‘Denied’.
To perform SYSTEM GANG switching (requires GANG IN/GANG OUT connections
as shown in figure 7.3):
1. Select the check box of the target Sys(tem) Gang Switch position (A or B).
2. Enter the password (case sensitive). Default password: ‘admin’. May be changed when
entered. Also, can be locally modified via ASCII command: SET RACK n WEB PW
(referenced in ASCII Command section).
3. Click the ‘Submit’ button. The browser will indicate whether the switching is
‘Completed’ or ‘Denied’.
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Figure 7.6. Web browser interface. Switch Operation window.
The following additional information is also displayed:
1. The status of the current switch positions. Highlighted.
2. The entered names of the COM, A and B ports.
3. Active slots are indicated by the slight outline of the A and B boxes.
7.5 Name Window
The ‘Name’ window is where the names of the chassis and the ports (COM, A, and B) may
be entered. The user may set port identifiers on any of the 32 channels in the chassis,
including those channels that are not present.
To ENTER the NAMES of the chassis and ports:
1. For the chassis name, enter the name in the ‘rack’ field at the bottom of the window.
2. For the port names, select the channel from the drop down list at the bottom of the
window and enter their names.
3. Enter the password. Default password: ‘admin’. May be changed when entered.
4. Click the ‘Submit’ button.
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The chassis acknowledges the operation with one of the following messages:
COMPLETED Identifiers updated successfully.
DENIED Denied because of an invalid password.
The chassis identifier has a maximum length of 31 characters. Channel port identifiers have a
maximum length of 8 characters. All identifiers are maintained in flash. The password is case
sensitive.
Figure 7.7. Web browser interface. Name window.
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8 Control via Advanced GUI Based Management (SM540A)
8.1 General Description
The Advanced GUI Based Management (SM540A) provides a PC graphical interface that
allows users to perform remote switching operations on one or multiple chassis in an
Automatic Switching System via PC. It runs on a local PC connected to a local area network
to which the SM500A systems are connected.
The software application features a PC based graphical interface with point and click
operation. From the main screen, users can add one or several chassis to create each
switching system, name all chassis and ports, view all chassis connections and check their
status in real time, and perform basic and user-defined switch operations.
The main screen provides access to all application features of the Automatic Switching
System. Users begin by entering the name and IP address of one or several chassis—up to 64
chassis per system. Users can then connect and display the status screen, which shows the
front panel of a selected chassis with its switch positions in real time. For basic switching,
users can click on any of the applicable buttons or LEDs to perform the switch operation.
Additionally, buttons are provided to allow naming or renaming of the ports and chassis.
The main screen also provides access to customized switching. Users can define multiple
switch operations within one or several chassis across the system through simple point and
click. Users choose a combination of chassis, group or port to create a switch operation that
may be named for quick access. Circuits may be switched individually (AB switching), in
selected groups within one or across several chassis, or fully gang switched across an entire
system of SM500A chassis.
8.2 Installation
8.2.1 DIP Switch (S1) Setting
Control via Advanced GUI Based Management (SM540A) requires setting the toggles on
DIP switch S1 located on the Advanced Control Card (SM533-C or SM534-C). Figure 6.1
shows the location of DIP switch S1.
To enable Advanced GUI Based Management control (SM540A):
1. Set the toggles on DIP Switch S1 on the Advanced Control Card to the following
positions:
S1, toggles 3: Set to ON.
S1, toggles 1, 4 to 8: Set to OFF.
8.2.2 Software Installation
To install the Advanced GUI Based Management (SM540A).
1. Insert the Advanced GUI Based Management CD in the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-ROM drive automatically starts the installation, skip to Step 5.
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3. If the CD-ROM drive does not automatically start the installation, choose the Run
command. Windows 95/Windows 98/Windows NT users access the run command
from the Start menu.
4. At the Run command prompt, enter D:\Setup, where D is the drive letter for the
CD-ROM drive.
5. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation.
8.2.3 Setting the IP Address
Note: The IP address MUST LOCALLY be configured into the SM500A chassis in order to establish
an Ethernet connection. Use the COM1 port on the Advanced Control Card for the local connection.
Figure 8.1. Local RS232 connection via COM1 on the Advanced Control Card (SM533-C) for chassis
IP configuration
Configure the IP address of each chassis
1. Using a terminal or terminal emulation program on a PC (HyperTerminal, for example),
configure the terminal communication settings as follows.
Baud rate: 19200
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bits: 1
Flow control: None
2. Connect a straight DB9 cable (serial RS232) from the terminal or PC to the COM1 port
on the Advanced Control Card (figure 8.1).
3. Verify proper communication by pressing “Enter” on your keyboard. Th e chassis should
respond with “1:OK” or similar.
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4. Set the echo using the command, “SET RACK 1 ECHO ON”.
5. Enter the IP address for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 IP ADRESS
x.x.x.x”, where x.x.x.x is replaced by the IP address.
6. Enter the subnet mask for the chassis using the command “SET RACK 1 SUBNET
MASK, 0.0.0.0”, in case of local network configuration.
7. Verify the settings by using the command “GET RACK 1 NETWORK
CONFIGURATION”.
8. Reset the chassis using the command “RESET RACK 1”.
9. Repeat this procedure for all chassis.
8.2.4 Software Application and System Gang (Optional) Connections
Connect the Ethernet cable
1. Connect Ethernet cables from the Ethernet port on the Advanced Control Card from each
chassis to an Ethernet hub (figure 8.2) or similar functioning network device.
Figure 8.2. Typical Ethernet connection and daisy chain Gang In/Gang Out connections on the
Advanced Control Card. The Advanced GUI Based Management can access all chassis in the system.
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Figure 8.3. Typical setup for combined manual/software control using various control cards.
The Advanced GUI Based Management can access only the first chassis in the system. System gang
switching can be performed on all chassis.
Connect the System Gang cables (optional)
This optional cable connection is applicable to system gang switching and remote system
gang switching. Both of these switching functions will switch simultaneously all the
chassis in a system, from the initiating chassis downward to daisy chained chassis.
1. Connect RJ11 cables from the GANG OUT port on one Advanced Control Card
to the GANG IN port on the next Advanced Control Card.
2. Repeat this procedure in daisy chain fashion for all chassis.
8.3 Primary Windows
8.3.1 Main Window
The main window is displayed when starting the Advanced GUI Based Management
interface. All functions may be accessed from this window.
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Figure 8.3. Advanced GUI Based Management, main window.
8.3.2 Chassis Status Window
The chassis status window displays the A/B switch positions of the specified chassis in real
time. Other displayed information includes the IP address, error log, key status, firmware
version and part number.
The chassis status window is mouse sensitive. Dragging the mouse over any of the channels
will indicate the entered port names. Individual A/B switching may be performed by clicking
on the desired A/B LED. Gang Switching may be performed by clicking the A/B buttons
located at the top right of the window. A checkbox is also available for System Gang
Switching. Please refer to the ‘Switching’ section for more information.
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Figure 8.4. Advanced GUI Based Management, Status window.
8.3.3 Chassis Connection Status Window
The chassis connection status window displays the connection status of all chassis that have
been entered for the system. All chassis are polled approximately every 10 seconds. Green
indicates a connected chassis. Red indicates a connection/communication failure. Yellow
indicates that the chassis is not connected (by user choice). Light blue indicates connecting to
the chassis.
To VIEW all chassis connections:
1. Click the ‘Rack Connections’ button in the main window. The ‘Connection Status For All
Racks’ window appears. The connection statuses for all chassis that have been added to
the system are displayed.
Figure 8.5. Advanced GUI Based Management, Connection Status window.
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8.4 System Setup
8.4.1 Add/Delete/Rename Rack (Chassis)
To ADD a new chassis to the system:
1. Click the ‘Add New Rack’ button in the main window. The ‘Add Rack’ window appears.
2. Enter the chassis name and its IP address in the blank fields.
3. Optionally, select the ‘Connect’ checkbox to connect to the chassis after clicking ‘OK’.
4. Click ‘OK’ when finished.
5. Repeat entire procedure for every chassis in the system.
Figure 8.6. Advanced GUI Based Management, Add Rack (Chassis) window.
To DELETE a chassis in the system:
1. Click the ‘Delete Rack’ button in the main window. A window appears asking to verify
deleting the chassis information.
2. Click ‘OK’ to delete the chassis information from the system.
To RENAME a chassis in the system:
1. Click the ‘Rename Rack’ button in the main window. The ‘Rename Rack’ window
appears.
2. Edit the ‘Rack Name’ field. The IP address may not be edited.
3. Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Figure 8.7. Advanced GUI Based Management, Rename Rack (Chassis) window.
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8.4.2 Name Ports
To NAME PORTS for a specified chassis:
1. Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2. Click the ‘Name Ports’ button. The ‘Name Ports for Rack xxx’ window appears. The IP
address of the chassis is also shown in the window heading.
3. Enter the names of the ports. Normally, only valid ports are displayed when a chassis is
connected. To display all ports, select the ‘Show All’ check box at the bottom of the
window. This allows the naming of all ports for future use.
4. Click ‘OK’ when finished.
Figure 8.8. Advanced GUI Based Management, Name Ports window.
8.4.3 Define Groups
To DEFINE GROUPS for a specified chassis:
1. Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2. Click the ‘Define Groups’ button. The ‘Define Groups for Rack xxx’ window appears.
The IP address of the chassis is also shown in the window heading.
3. Click on a ‘Define…’ button to begin selecting channels per group. Up to 16 groups per
chassis may be defined. The ‘Group x Definition for Rack xxx’ window appears. The IP
address of the chassis is also shown in the window heading.
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4. Select the checkboxes for the channels that will be included in the group. Click ‘Set All’
to select all channels. Click ‘Clear All’ to deselect all channels.
5. Click ‘OK’ when finished.
6. Repeat steps 2 through 5 to define other groups in the chassis.
7. Repeat entire procedure to define groups for other chassis.
Figure 8.9. Advanced GUI Based Management, Define Groups window.
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Figure 8.10. Advanced GUI Based Management, Group Definition window.
8.5 Connecting to Chassis (Rack)
To CONNECT to a specified chassis:
1. Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2. Click the ‘Connect Rack’ button. The connection status box in the main window shows
the connection status and IP address. The box is illuminated green when a chassis
connection has been properly established.
To DISCONNECT a chassis:
1. Click the ‘Disconnect Rack’ button in the main window. A window appears asking to
verify disconnecting the chassis.
2. Click ‘OK’ to disconnect the chassis.
8.6 Switching (Individual, Gang, System Gang)
To PERFORM Individual, Gang Switch or System Gang Switching:
1. Click the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list in the main window to select a chassis.
2. Click the ‘Connect Rack’ button to establish communication with the chassis.
3. Click the ‘View Rack’ status. The ‘Status for Rack xxx’ window appears.
4. For Individual Switching, click on the desired A or B LED. The LED will illuminate to
indicate the switch has been performed.
5. For Gang Switching, click the A or B button at the top right of the window. All LEDs on
the chassis will illuminate on the switched position.
6. For System Gang Switching across several chassis, select the ‘System Gang’ checkbox
and click the A or B button. All LEDs on the chassis will illuminate on the switched
position.
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Figure 8.11. Advanced GUI Based Management, Status window.
8.7 Switching (User Defined)
8.7.1 Defining a Group Switch
To DEFINE a GROUP Switch :
1. Click the ‘Define System Switch’ button in the main window. The ‘Define System
Switch’ window appears.
2. From the ‘Select Rack’ drop down list, select a chassis.
3. From the ‘Group Switches’ drop down list, select the target group to be edited. If no
groups are listed, go to the next step.
4. In the ‘Group Switch Details’ area, define the group’s switching properties. Enter/edit the
group name (up to 32 characters). Select a number from the ‘Group’ drop down list to
associate with the group (the groups for each chassis should already be defined via the
‘Define Groups’ button in the main screen). Select the desired A or B switch position for
the group.
5. Click the ‘Save Group’ button to save the group’s switching properties.
8.7.2 Defining a System Switch
To DEFINE a SYSTEM Switch:
1. Click the ‘Define System Switch’ button in the main window. The ‘Define System
Switch’ window appears.
2. In the ‘System Switch’ drop down list, select a previously defined system switch to be
edited. If none are available, skip to the next step.
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3. In the ‘Name’ field, enter/edit the name of the system switch (up to 32 characters).
4. To select groups to add to the system switch, first select a chassis from the ‘Select Rack’
drop down list; its group names are then displayed in the bottom right box titled, ‘Group
Switches For All Racks’. Click on a group and click the ‘Add Selected’ button to add it to
the ‘System Switch Contents’ box on the bottom left. Repeat this step to add more
groups.
5. Click the ‘Save System Switch’ when finished
Figure 8.12. Advanced GUI Based Management, Define System Switch window.
8.7.3 Performing a System Switch
To PERFORM a System Switch:
1. From the ‘Select System Switch’ drop down list, select a system switch name (user
defined).
2. Optionally, to override the A/B switch position that had been previously defined for the
system switch, select ‘Force to A’ or ‘Force to B’ from the ‘Override’ drop down list.
3. Click the ‘Perform System Switch’ button to execute the switching.
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8.8 Errors
To VIEW Rack (Chassis) Errors:
1. Click from the ‘Rack Errors’ drop down list in the main window.
To PURGE Rack (Chassis) Errors:
1. Click the ‘Purge Errors’ button in the main window.
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9 System Specifications
9.1 Automatic Switching System SM500A
Signal Interfaces
RS-232/V.24, V.35, RS-449, X.21/X.25,T1/T2, EIA-530, RJ-11, RJ-45, NTDS. Coax: BNC
Protocols
Transparent to all protocols
Relay Specifications
Relay type: latching
Contact material: gold-clad silver
Initial contact resistance: 50 milliohms
Expected life (number of operations) for all interface cards: 10,000,000
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F at 5-90% humidity, noncondensing
SM500A Size
19” (48.62 cm) wide, rack mountable
7” (17.78 cm) high
6.25” (15.87 cm) deep
Power
115VAC 60 Hz
Optionally 230VAC 50 Hz
Optionally -48VDC at 1.6 A SB (internally fused)
9.2 AC Redundant Power Supply
Line Voltage
115/230VAC, 60/50 Hz, switch selectable for each plug-in unit. Separate AC line feed to each plug-in
unit.
Fusing
1.6 A SB 115VAC
0.8 A SB 230VAC
Output
8 outputs @ 12VAC, 1A each
Operating Temperature
0-50°C, 32-122°F at 5-90% humidity, noncondensing
Agency Listing
UL recognized, CSA certified
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Size
19” (48.62 cm) wide
3.5” (8.89 cm) high
6.25” (15.87 cm) deep
Weight
11 lb (4.99 kg) (total assembly)
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