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AUGUST 2000 SM700A SM707C SM722C SM701A SM708C SM723C SM701C SM709C SM724C SM702C SM710C SM730 SM705C SM720C SM740 SM706C SM721C SM750A

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ALM

RS-530

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DCE DTE DCD TM

ALM

RS-530

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DCE DTE DCD TM

ALM

RS-530

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DCE DTE DCD TM

ALM

RS-530

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DCE DTE DCD TM

ALM

RS-530

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DCE DTE DCD TM

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

RS-232

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

MON

ALM

V.35

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

V.35

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

ALM

V.35

MON

TD RD RTS CTS DSR DCD DTR RI

GANG

PS1

FAN FAIL

PS2

FAN FAIL

NORM SET

LAMP TEST

RESET

LINK ON

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C O M P

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FCC INFORMATION

FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION

AND

INDUSTRY CANADA

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 J 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.

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 Industry Canada.

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 Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)

ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT

INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD

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..

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.

NOM STATEMENT

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.

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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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL

VT100™ is a trademark of Digital Equipment Corporation.

Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

CONTENTS

Contents

Chapter Page

1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.1 Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

1.2 Entire Pro Switching System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.1 System Architecture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

2.2 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2.1 Two-Part Card Design . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

2.2.2 Front/Rear Card Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2.3 Supported Interfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2.4 Supported Connectors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

2.2.5 Line Card Switches and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.2.6 Control Card Switches and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

2.3 System Management Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.1 HP OpenView Windows Graphic Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

2.3.2 Monitoring/Testing. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

2.3.3 Alarming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.4 Alarm Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.5 Alarm-Triggered Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.6 Switching Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.7 Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.8 Customer Account IDs and Courtesy Terminals . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.9 Remote PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

2.3.10 Open Communication Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.11 Open Channel to Modem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.12 Network Health Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.13 History Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.3.14 Watchdog Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4 Control Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4.1 Racks and the Management PC at Sites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

2.4.2 Dialog with Dialup Sites. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2.4.3 Polling Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

2.5 System Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

3. Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.1 Switching and Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.1.1 A/B Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

3.1.2 Three-Cavity Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

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3.1.3 Four-Cavity Patching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

3.2 Monitoring Bus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

3.3 Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

4. Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.1 Rackmount Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.1.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

4.1.2 Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4.2 Control Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.2.1 Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

4.2.2 LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

4.3 Front Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

4.4 Rear Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

4.5 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.6 Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

4.7 System Cables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.8 Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.8.1 Blank Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

4.8.2 Patch Cords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

5. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1 Preparing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.1 Fill Out the Rack Description Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5.1.2 Configure the Control Card and DIP Switches . . . . . . . . . . . 42

5.1.3 Installing Rack Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.1.4 Enter IP Address into Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

5.2 Installing the Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.2.1 Mounting the Rack into the Cabinet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.2.2 Connecting Line Card Cables for Switch/Patch Cards . . . . 57

5.2.3 Connecting 10BASE-T Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.2.4 Power Up and LED Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

5.3 Software/Management Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.3.1 Installing the Management PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.3.2 Install HP OpenView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

5.3.3 Install SNMP Application Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

5.4 System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

6. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.1 SNMP Application Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

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6.1.2 HP OpenView User’s Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.3 Network Map and Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.4 Map Concepts and Structure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

6.1.5 Map Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.2 Initializing PC Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.2.1 Basic Information You Will Need . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

6.2.2 Preliminary Notes and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

6.3 Creating a System Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

6.4 HP OpenView Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75

6.4.1 Starting HP OpenView . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

6.4.2 Main Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

6.4.3 File Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

6.4.4 Edit Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

6.4.5 View Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

6.4.6 Monitor Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

6.4.7 Control Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

6.4.8 Options Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

6.4.9 Window Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91

6.4.10 Help Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92

6.5 Switch Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

6.5.1 Site Description Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

6.5.2 Rack Description Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

6.5.3 Line Description Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

6.5.4 Switch Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96

6.5.5 System Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

6.5.6 Rack Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126

6.5.7 Line Card Status Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

6.5.8 Switch Schedule Definition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

6.5.9 Standard Alarm Definition Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132

6.5.10 Alarm Triggered Switching Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134

7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 136

8. Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

8.1 Power Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

8.2 Control Card Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

8.3 Switching Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137

8.4 PC Control Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138

Appendix A. Rack Description Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139

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Appendix B. Pin Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141

Appendix C. HDX2000L Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

C.1 Functions List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147

C.2 Parameters List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150

C.3 Sample Code. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151

C.4 Debug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154

Appendix D. Proprietary MIB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

D.1 MIB Path Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155

D.2 Rack Global Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158

D.3 Power Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

D.4 Gang Switching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168

D.5 Monitoring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169

D.6 Line Cards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171

D.7 Hardware Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 180

D.8 Alarm Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181

D.9 Alarm-Triggered Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189

D.10 Time-Triggered Operations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193

D.11 Bus-Triggered Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200

D.12 Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

D.12.1 Generic Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

D.12.2 Specific Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204

CHAPTER 1: Specifications

1. Specifications

1.1 Cards

Connectors—SM720C: (3) DB25 female; SM721C: (3) M/34 female; SM722C:

(3) DB15 female; SM723C: (3) RJ-11; SM724C: (3) RJ-45

Indicators—SM705C-SM707C: (8) LEDs for transition activity

Power—From the Rack Chassis

1.2 Entire Pro Switching System

Protocols—Transparent to all protocols and speeds

Control Options—HP OpenView Windows, SNMP, or watchdog timer

Control Communication—RS-232/V.24; 1200 to 9600 baud; 7 data bits, even

parity, 1 or 2 stop bits

Management PC Requirements—486 PC running at 66 MHz with a 31⁄2" 1.44 MB

floppy disk drive, a color monitor, a mouse, sufficient serial communication ports to access all sites, and the following memory:

Extended memory: 8 MB Hard disk space: 5 MB

+15K per rack.

System Capacity—OpenView control: 256 sites, 256 racks per site; SNMP control:

256 sites, 256 racks per site; Watchdog timer: Unlimited sites, 256 racks per site

Status Activity LEDs—RS-232/V.24 and V.35: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD,

DTR, RI; RS-530: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DCE, DTE, DCD, TM

Alarms—Triggered on MARK, SPACE, or NO DATA: RS-232/V.24: TD, RD, RTS,

CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, RI, TC, RC, EC, SQD; V.35: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, LL, TC, RC, EC, RL; RS-530: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DCE, DTE, DCD, TM, TC, RC, EC, RL

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Switching—RS-232/V.24: 3 conductors, pins 1 (shield ground) and 7 (signal

ground) are not switched; V.35: 19 conductors: RTS (C), CTS (D), DSR (E), DCD (F), DTR (H), LL (J), TM (K), TP (L), RL (BB), TD (P, S), RD (R, T), RC (V, X), EC (U, W), TC (Y, AA), pins A (shield ground) and B (signal ground) are not switched; RS-530: 23 conductors, pins 1 (shield ground) and 7 (signal ground) are not switched; Other cards: All conductors are switched

Patching—RS-232/V.24: 23 conductors, pin 7 (signal ground) is common; V.35:

19 conductors: C, D, E, F, H, J, K, L, P, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, AA, BB, pin B (signal ground) is common; RS-530: 23 conductors, pin 7 (signal ground) is common

Monitoring Bus—(1) analog bus, (1) digital bus: RS-232/V.24: TD, RD, RTS,

CTS, DSR, DCD, SCTS, TC, SRD, RC, DTR, SQD, RI, DSRS, EC, TI, pin 7 (signal ground) is common; V.35: TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, LL, RC, EC, TC, pin B (signal ground) is common; RS-530: 23 conductors, pin 7 (signal ground) is common

Relays—Switching: Latching; Monitoring bus: Nonlatching; Contact material:

Gold-clad silver; Initial contact resistance: 50 milliohms; Expected life (number of operations): 10,000,000

Interface—Digital: RS-232, RS-530, V.35; Analog: RJ-11, RJ-45

Operating Temperature—32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)

Maximum Humidity—Up to 95%, noncondensing

Power—From Power Supply Module (SM750A): 115/230 VAC, autoselectable

Size—SM700A: 8.75"H x 19"W x 13.25"D (22.2 x 48.3 x 33.6 cm)

Weight—45 lb. (20.4 kg) fully configured

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2. Introduction

The Pro Switching System is an advanced system for managing data lines and data networks. It has a broad range of capabilities and can adapt to small and large applications.

Once you set up the system, it provides “hands-free” management. The predefined switching and backup tasks are performed automatically. If a line generates an alarm, the system reroutes the data through a backup line and reports the problem. Also, it lets you monitor and test any line in the network.

For remote management, the 2000 Windows SNMP OpenView 7.2 application software lets you control racks via SNMP over IP networks.

The Pro Switching System features:

Functions:

• Three- and four-cavity patching

• A/B switching

• Single-line, gang, and group switching

• User-defined alarms

• Alarm- and time-triggered switching

• Remote status monitoring for testing faulty lines

• Break to DTE or DCE for remote test/access

• Non-intrusive bridging for monitoring

Hardware:

• Intermixing of switching and patching cards within the same rack

• Digital and analog monitoring buses

• Switching performed via latching relays

• Redundant power units with separate power feeds

• Dimensions: 19" (48.3 cm) wide, 8.75" (22.2 cm) high, 13.25" (33.7 cm) deep.

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Control/Software:

• SNMP

• PC (HP OpenView Windows)

• ASCII character strings

• Async terminal menus

• Central control of remote test equipment

• Provides database including network performance evaluation

The rest of this chapter describes the features of the Pro Switching System in more detail. It also provides sample applications at the end of the chapter. Read this chapter for a more comprehensive understanding of the system.

2.1 System Architecture

The System architecture of the Pro Switching System has three levels: line level, rack level, and site level.

At the Line level, data lines pass through line cards.

Figure 2-1. Line Level.

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The line level has the following capabilities:

• A/B switching

• Two-, three-, and four-cavity patching

(Refer to Chapter 3, Functions, for descriptions.)

At the Rack level, the line cards are mounted in racks. Each rack has its own

microprocessor-based control card.

The rack level has line bridging and breaking via monitoring bus.

(Refer to Chapter 3, Functions, for descriptions.)

Figure 2-2. Fully Loaded Rack.

At the Site level, each rack control card communicates with a system management device (for example, a PC).

The site level has the following capabilities:

• group switching

• scheduled switching

• default switching

• alarm monitoring (reporting to system management and selectively to customer courtesy terminals)

• alarm-triggered switching, with or without fallback

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Figure 2-3. Site Level.

• system health check

• database report generation

• system security functions (software and hardware pass codes)

• multiple site management (up to 256 racks per site; up to 256 sites per system)

(Refer to Chapter 6, Operation, for descriptions.)

2.2 Hardware Features

2.2.1 TWO-P

ARTCARDDESIGN

A unique two-part card design provides flexibility. The front card (front-inserted) plugs into the rear card (rear-inserted) (see Figure 2-4). Together, they manage one data line.

Generally, the front card contains the switching and patching circuitry, and the

rear card contains the cable interface circuitry.

Network

You can insert and remove front cards without removing rear cards or cables.

Figure 2-4. Front and Rear Cards.

2.2.2 F

RONT-REARCARDCOMBINATIONS

Each front card is compatible with a specific rear card.

2.2.3 S

UPPORTEDINTERFACES

The system supports the following interfaces: RS-232/V.24, V.35, RS-530, DB15, RJ11, RJ-45.

2.2.4 S

UPPORTEDCONNECTORS

The system supports these connectors: DB25, V.35 “M” type, DB15, RJ-11, RJ-45.

Figure 2-5 illustrates the mixing of connectors in a rack.

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Figure 2-5. Mixing Connectors in a Rack.

2.2.5 L

INECARD

WITCHES ANDINDICATORS

Each Switching card has a switch on the front panel for manual control. Each card also has LED indicators.

(Refer to Chapter 4, Components, for a full description of line card switches

and LEDs.)

2.2.6 C

ONTROLCARDSWITCHES ANDINDICATORS

The rack control card has a five-button switch panel for gang switching (see Figure 2-6). You can enable/disable this function by a key switch. When you press a button, all cards in the rack that have the indicated capability switch.

For example, if you press the B button, all A/B switching cards in the rack will

switch to B.

Switching is performed by latching relays, which, if the power fails, remain in

the last switched position and continue to pass data.

The control card also has a Lamp Test button to test the rack LEDs. A reset button reboots the system (warm or cold reboot, depending on a DIP-switch setting).

Control Card LEDs indicate Power Supply, Fan, and System Status.

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(Refer to Chapter 4, Components, for a full description of control card switches

and LEDs.)

Figure 2-6. Control Card Switches and Indicators.

2.3 System Management Features

2.3.1 HP O

PENVIEWWINDOWSGRAPHICINTERFACE

Pro Switching System software running on a PC under HP OpenView for Windows mediates System Management.

OpenView is an open software product, allowing you to manage devices from different vendors. It allows you to create a map of the network using a supplied set of icons. A color code indicates the status of each device in the network.

The Pro Switching System network management can control up to 256 sites, each comprising up to 256 interconnected racks. You interact with the system via the map icons and a series of subordinate screen displays.

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The displays include realistic front and rear views of the rack mount and the line cards. They show the current switched state of all lines and the status of monitored leads.

The screen displays functional switch buttons. If you click on a displayed button, the equivalent hardware operation occurs at the site. For example, if you click on gang-switch button A, a gang switch to A operation occurs at the rack (as long as the key switch is in the ENABLE [unlocked] position).

The software also displays LEDs in real time. In other words, when an LED lights at a rack, it also lights in the on-screen display.

If you click on the display of a line card, the system displays a window that describes the line and the status of the monitored signals on the leads.

2.3.2 M

ONITORING/TESTING

Two common monitoring buses—a digital bus and an analog bus—provide access for monitoring and testing each line with or without interrupting data flow.

Upon command, the system can connect a line on any rack to the rack’s digital or analog monitoring bus.

When the monitoring buses of several racks are daisy-chained together, you can create a bus definition, specifying the racks that are connected in this way. This gives you easy access for monitoring bus operations. See Figure 2-7 for an example of a monitoring bus.

Figure 2-7. Monitoring Bus.

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2.3.3 A

LARMING

You can define failure criteria for each signal online, based on the sensing of SPACE, MARK, or NO DATA conditions and their duration. You can define different criteria for different times of the day.

2.3.4 A

LARM

A port can be dedicated to let you connect an alarm box. The alarm box responds to alarm signals received by the PC, producing a visual or auditory signal to alert you.

2.3.5 A

LARM

-T

RIGGEREDSWITCHING

You can predefine a lead alarm to trigger specified switching operations whenever it occurs. You can also program the system to switch back when the condition has been corrected. You can define different criteria for different times of the day.

2.3.6 S

WITCHINGOPTIONS

You can apply PC-controlled switching operations—manual, backup, alarmtriggered, scheduled, and default (single-keystroke)—selectively to one line at a time, if desired. You also can create and name groupings of sites, racks, and/or lines to switch simultaneously.

2.3.7 N

ETWORKSECURITY

You assign each user a password and an appropriate level of access to network operations.

2.3.8 C

USTOMERACCOUNTIDS ANDCOURTESYTERMINALS

You can define customer account IDs for assignment to one or more lines and/or racks. This assignment enables selective routing of status and alarm information to one or more courtesy terminals. Customers viewing courtesy terminals can observe what is happening on their own lines but not on the lines of other customers.

2.3.9 R

EMOTE

You can connect one or more remote PCs to the dedicated communication ports. A user at a remote PC can perform switching, and can view and acknowledge alarms in the same ways as the user at the central PC.

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2.3.10 O

PENCOMMUNICATIONPORT

The Open Communication Port function lets you select one of the system’s communication ports to which a modem or terminal is connected. Then, via the PC, you can communicate directly with the connected device.

2.3.11 O

PEN

HANNEL TOMODEM

At the PC, you can open a channel to any online modem and communicate directly with the modem for non-intrusive testing and diagnosis.

2.3.12 N

ETWORKHEALTHCHECK

To detect rack failures that preclude alarms, the PC runs a health check, attempting to communicate with each rack. If a rack fails to respond, the PC reports this failure.

Sites that are always online with the central PC are checked continuously. For off-line sites, you can define a Health Check Schedule, specifying times when these sites will be checked.

2.3.13 H

ISTORYFILES

All alarms are written to the Session Alarm History file, which you may display and/or clear at any time.

Alarms are also written to a separate ASCII log file on the hard disk. Another ASCII log file maintains a record of important system events and operator actions.

2.3.14 W

ATCHDOGTIMER

The optional Watchdog Timer application switches users between two computer systems, substituting a standby system for a failed system.

2.4 Control Communication

2.4.1 R

ACKS AND THEMANAGEMENT

PC ATS

ITES

A Pro Switching System rack that is connected via its COMM IN port with the management PC comprises a Pro Switching System site. The rack connected in this way is the Primary Rack. At this site, other racks called Secondary Racks can connect to the Primary Rack via their communication ports in daisy-chain fashion.

The location of the Management PC is referred to as the Primary Management Site. The Management PC can communicate with up to 256 Pro Switching System sites. This communication can be routed through the communication ports of the

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PC or through up to 64 auxiliary communication ports mounted on intelligent serial multi-port units.

The connections between the PC and the rack can be of two types:

1. Dedicated line between the PC and a site. The site is always online with the PC (hardwired).

2. Dialup modem connection between the PC and a site (see Figure 2-8). The connection is established when needed.

You can program communication ports from the PC to be either dedicated

ports or dialup modem ports.

Figure 2-8. Dialup Connection.

2.4.2 D

IALOG WITHDIALUPSITES

Normally, all dialup sites are off-line. You initiate the dialing of the site’s telephone number when you execute a command that requires communications with a rack on a dialup site. When the connection is established, the remote site comes online and polling starts.

From the moment you make the connection, you can send commands to the

racks on that site and receive status data from the racks.

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If an alarm is generated or restored to normal in a rack at a dialup site, and the site is off-line, the dialup site dials the central PC.

When the connection is established, the dialup site comes online. The PC responds to the connection by polling the dialup site and obtaining information about current status and configuration. Then, the PC disconnects the dialup site.

2.4.3 P

OLLINGPROCEDURES

Generally, racks on dedicated ports are polled individually by the PC. However, if a switching/monitoring screen for the rack is displayed, this rack is polled more frequently in order to acquire “real-time” information about it for display on the screen.

2.5 System Expansion

The Pro Switching System is flexible and modular. You can begin with a small local system—a rack and a few cards. As your needs grow, you can add more cards and racks to create a large site; then add more sites to create a global network. You can incorporate new functions and interfaces as they come into use.

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3. Functions

This chapter describes the functions of the Pro Switching System, including switching and patching options and the monitoring bus. The chapter also describes the system configuration options.

3.1 Switching and Patching

The Pro Switching System offers these switching and patching options:

• A/B switching

• Three-cavity patching

• Four-cavity patching

3.1.1 A/B S

WITCHING

A/B switches have three ports: A, B, and COMMON. You can connect the line at the COMM IN port to the line at the A port or the B port. Figure 3-1 shows an A/B switch in which the COMMON port is connected to the A port.

Figure 3-1. A/B Switching.

The switch uses latching relays, which remain in the last switched position if the

power fails.

A/B switches are available for use with the following interfaces: RS-232/V.24,

RS-530, V.35, DB15, RJ-11, and RJ-45.

3.1.2 T

HREE-CAVITYPATCHING

These cards have three patch cavities: COMP, MODEM, and MON. Figure 3-2 shows three-cavity patching. Normally, the DTE is connected to the DCE.

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Figure 3-2. Three-Cavity Patching.

When you insert a patch cord into the MON cavity, it is connected to the circuit between the DTE and the DCE. This is a bridge connection, and the circuit is not broken. You can monitor the signals.

When you insert a patch cord into the COMP cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the DTE. You can test the DTE.

When you insert a patch cord into the MODEM cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the DCE. You can test the DCE.

Three-cavity patching is available for use with the following interfaces: RS-232, V.35, and RS-530.

3.1.3 F

OUR-CAVITYPATCHING

These cards have A/B switching and four patch cavities: COMP, MODEM, MON A, and MON B. Figure 3-3 shows four-cavity patching when the switch is in the A position. Normally, the appropriate DTE is connected to the DCE.

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Figure 3-3. Four-Cavity Patching.

When you insert a patch cord into the MON A cavity, it connects to the circuit between DTE A and the DCE. When you insert a patch cord into the MON B cavity, it connects to the circuit between DTE B and the DCE. The circuits are not broken. You can monitor the signals.

When you insert a patch cord into the COMP cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the appropriate DTE. You can test the connected DTE.

When you insert a patch cord into the MODEM cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the DCE. You can test the DCE.

Four-cavity patching is available for use with the following interfaces: RS-232, V.35, and RS-530.

3.2 Monitoring Bus

The Pro Switching System has two monitoring buses: a digital monitoring bus and an analog monitoring bus. You can connect a monitoring bus to any line in the system, allowing monitoring and testing equipment to access that line. When a line is connected to the monitoring bus, the corresponding card’s MONITOR LED lights. Figure 3-4 shows a monitoring bus.

Typically, the DTE is connected to the DCE.

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You can connect the monitoring bus to a line in any of three configurations, which correspond to the patching functions. You can bridge, break to DTE, or break to DCE.

When you bridge a line, the equipment is connected to the circuit between the DTE and the DCE. The circuit is not broken, and you can monitor the signals.

When you break to DTE, the circuit is broken and the equipment is connected to the DTE. You can test the DTE.

When you break to DCE, the circuit is broken and the equipment is connected to the DCE. You can test the DCE.

The buses use non-latching relays, which return to their normal settings if the power fails.

The monitoring buses are available for use with the following interfaces: RS-232, RS-530, and RJ-11.

Figure 3-4. Monitoring Bus. The line card in slot 2 is configured for break

to DTE.

(All other line cards are normal-through.)

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Figure 3-5. Normal-Through.

Figure 3-6. Bridge.

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Figure 3-7. Break to DTE.

Figure 3-8. Break to DCE.

3.3 Configurations

There are two types of rack configurations:

1. One-section rack: In the one-section rack, the bus can connect to all 16 slots (see Figure 3-9). By default, the rack you receive is configured to be a onesection rack.

2. Two-section rack: You can use DIP switches to split the rack into two sections.

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That is, one bus connects to eight slots, and the other bus connects to the other eight slots (see Figure 3-9).

Switch/patch cards provide AB switch with optional patch capabilities. Normally, you will place these cards in a one-section rack. Place the cards in any combination and in any order.

NOTE

Place the spare card in the rightmost slot of a section. Place the online cards in the other slots.

Figure 3-9. Rack Configurations.

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4. Components

This chapter describes the Pro Switching System components and component functions, and provides model numbers.

4.1 Rackmount Chassis

The Rackmount Chassis (SM700A) has 16 slots for front cards, 16 slots for rear cards, one slot (the rightmost slot) for the control card, and two slots for power supplies.

The Rackmount Chassis must include a control card and at least one power supply (115/230 VAC) to operate properly. If you want power redundancy (backup), the rack must include two power supplies.

Figure 4-1. Rackmount Chassis Front Ports.

4.1.1 C

ONTROLS

• Key Switch: A key switch on the front of the rack enables or disables manual operation. This prevents accidental switching from the front of the rack.

To enable manual operation, turn the key to the horizontal (unlocked) position (represented by the icon of the open padlock on the control card). See Figure 4-2.

To disable manual operation, turn the key to the vertical (locked) position (represented by the icon of the closed padlock on the control card).

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Figure 4-2. Key Switch Unlocked.

4.1.2 P

ORTS

• COMM[unication] ports: On the rear of the rack, there are two communication ports: COMM IN (DB25 male) and COMM OUT (DB25 female). For some system setups, use these ports to connect the rack to the managing PC. However, for SNMP setups, use the 10BASE-T connector on the control card to connect the rack to the managing PC.

• MON[itoring] ports: On the rear of the rack, there are two monitoring ports: ANALOG (RJ-45 female) and DIGITAL (DB25 female). Use these ports to connect monitoring buses together and to connect monitoring and testing equipment to the buses.

• AUX[iliary] port: On the rear of the rack, there is one auxiliary port: AUX (DB9 female). Use this port to set SNMP/Telnet configurations for the rack when you can’t access the rack through the 10BASE-T connector (on the control card).

• Power connectors: The rear of the rack contains two power connectors: POWER 1 and POWER 2. Use these connectors to attach power sources to the corresponding power supplies.

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Figure 4-3. Rackmount Chassis Rear Ports.

4.2 Control Cards

Table 4-1. Control Cards

Model Description

SM701C SNMP 10BASE-T SM702C VT100™

The control card coordinates all rack functions, communicates with other racks, and communicates with the management PC. Each rack must have one control card, inserted into the rightmost slot.

4.2.1 C

ONTROLS

• GANG: There are five gang switches: N, A, B, C, and D. When the key switch is in the horizontal position, you can use these switches to change all lines in a rack. If you press A, B, C, or D, the control card switches all lines in the rack to that position. If you press N, the control card switches all lines in the rack to the normal position. Use the NORM SET pushbutton to define the normal position for all lines.

• NORM SET: This pushbutton sets the N gang switch. When you press this button, the Pro Switching System stores the current switch settings of each line

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as the normal position. Then, when you press the N gang switch, all lines switch to the normal position.

• LAMP TEST: This pushbutton lights all LEDs in the rack. You can use it to determine if an LED is operating correctly.

• RESET: This switch performs a warm reset or a cold reset, depending on its associated DIP switch setting. A warm reset reboots the CPU without affecting the operator-programmed data that is stored in CPU RAM (for example, alarm definitions). A cold reset reboots the CPU and deletes all operatorprogrammed data that is stored in the CPU RAM, reinitializing the system.

4.2.2 LED

• OK (green): There is one OK LED for power supply 1 (PS1) and one for power supply 2 (PS2). When lit, this LED indicates that the relevant power supply is functioning.

• FAN FAIL (red): There is one FAN FAIL LED for PS1 and one for PS2. When lit, this LED indicates that the fan in the relevant power supply is not functioning.

• LINK ON (green): This LED, when lit, indicates that the control card is functioning and capable of communicating with other racks and with the central PC. When not lit, this LED indicates that the control card has failed. When the control card fails, COMM IN is physically shorted to COMM OUT, bypassing the failed control card.

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Figure 4-4. Control Card.

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4.3 Front Cards

Table 4-2. Switch/Patch Front Cards

Model Interface Switch Patch Switched # of LEDs Alarms Mon. Bus Compatible

Cond. Slots Rear

Cards

SM705C RS-232/V.24 A/B 4-cavity 23 1 √√√SM720C SM706C V.35 A/B 4-cavity 19 1 √√ SM721C SM707C RS-530 A/B 4-cavity 23 1 √√√SM720C SM708C DB15 SM722C SM709C RJ-11 A/B — 4 1 SM723C SM710C RJ-45 A/B — 8 1 SM724C

Front cards work with rear cards to manage lines. The front card contains the switching and patching circuitry, while the rear card contains the cable interface circuitry. The front card and the rear card mate when they are inserted into the rack.

In a rack, there are 16 slots for front cards and 16 corresponding slots for rear cards. The cards occupy one slot. The front cards are called Switch/Patch Cards.

WITCH/PATCHCARDS

Switch/patch cards provide A/B switching with optional patching capabilities. Switch/patch cards are available for use with RS-232, V.35, RS-530, RJ-11, RJ-45, and DB15 interfaces. Each switch/patch card occupies one slot.

Controls

A/B switch cards have a toggle switch with two settings: A and B. To change the switch to the A position, move the toggle switch toward the A setting. To change the switch to the B position, move the toggle switch toward the B setting.

LEDs

Switch/patch cards have some or all of the following LEDs:

• Switch position (green): Pro Switching System cards, where appropriate, indicate switch position. For example, A/B switch cards indicate if the line is currently switched to the A or B position.

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• Signals (red): Some Pro Switching System cards include LEDs that indicate the current status of signals. For example, RS-232 cards with LEDs indicate the status of TD, RD, RTS, CTS, DSR, DCD, DTR, and RI.

• ALM (red): When flashing, indicates that the line passing through this card is generating an alarm condition.

• MON (green): When lit, indicates that the line is currently connected to the monitoring bus. The connection is made for monitoring and testing operations.

• BK (red): When lit, indicates that the line is currently broken. The break is made for testing operations.

• TS (red): Not used.

• LP (red): Not used.

Patch Cavities

Switch/patch cards can have up to four patch cavities, which allow you to monitor and test the lines. Normally, data transmission is normal through. That is, the DTE is connected to the DCE. However, if you connect a patch cord to a patch cavity, you can monitor or test the line as follows:

• COMP: When you insert a patch cord into the COMP cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the DTE. You can use this connection to test the DTE.

• MODEM: When you insert a patch cord into the MODEM cavity, the circuit is broken and the cord is connected to the DCE. You can use this connection to test the DCE.

• MON A: When you insert a patch cord into the MON A cavity, it is connected to the circuit between the DTE A port and the DCE port. The circuit is not broken. You can use this connection to monitor the signals.

• MON B: When you insert a patch cord into the MON B cavity, it is connected to the circuit between the DTE B port and the DCE port. The circuit is not broken. You can use this connection to monitor the signals.

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Figure 4-5. Switch/Patch Card.

4.4 Rear Cards

Rear cards work with front cards to manage lines. The front card contains the switching and patching circuitry; the rear card contains the cable interface circuitry. The front card and the rear card mate when they are inserted into a rack.

Rear cards and front cards that mate must be compatible. See the description of

the front card (Section 4.3) for a list of the compatible rear cards.

In a rack, there are 16 slots for front cards, and 16 corresponding slots for rear

cards. The cards occupy one slot.

Rear cards have ports that correspond with their applications. They also have a slot number window that indicates the number of the slot in which the card is installed.

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Table 4-3. Rear Cards

Model Application # of Slots Connectors

SM720C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: DB25F SM721C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: V.35F SM722C A/B switch (and patch) 1 A, B, Common: DB15F SM723C A/B switch 1 A, B, Common: RJ-11 SM724C A/B switch 1 A, B, Common: RJ-45

4.5 Power Supplies

Power supplies allow you to supply power to a rack. You can have one or two (for redundant power) power supplies in a rack. There is one type of power supply: the SM750A. It’s a 115/230-VAC, 50- to 60-Hz auto-selectable power supply.

Table 4-4. Power Supply

Model Description

SM750A Power supply, 115/230 VAC, 50-60 Hz (auto-selectable)

4.6 Software

To control the Pro Switching System from a PC, you need the Pro Switching System Software (SM701A). This software works as an application under HP OpenView Windows.

Table 4-5. Software

Model Description

SM701A Pro Switching System Software

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4.7 System Cables

System cables connect racks to the central PC via COMM ports. The first rack at a site is connected to the central site; the other racks are daisychained together. For SNMP applications, you don’t need to connect system cables to the COMM ports.

4.8 Accessories

4.8.1 B

LANK

ANELS

Blank panels cover empty slots in the rack.

Table 4-6. Blank Panels

Model Description

SM730 Blank Panel, Unused rear slot SM740 Blank Panel, Unused front slot

4.8.2 P

ATCHCORDS

Patch cords allow you to connect equipment to patch cavities. Patch cords are available in a variety of lengths and with a variety of connectors. Call Technical Support for more information.

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5. Installation

This chapter shows you how to install a Pro Switching System for SNMP management.

5.1 Preparing the Rack

“Preparing the rack off-site” sets up the rack so that a technician can quickly install the rack on-site, leave, and let the network manager perform the necessary SNMP/Telnet configurations to the rack remotely.

To prepare the rack:

• Fill Out the Rack Description Guide (Section 5.1.1)

• Configure the Control Card (Section 5.1.2)

• Install Components (Section 5.1.3)

• Enter IP address into rack (Section 5.1.4)

5.1.1 F

ILLOUT THERACKDESCRIPTIONGUIDE

1. Make the appropriate number of photocopies of the Rack Description Guide sheet (shown in Appendix A) for the number of racks to be installed.

2. Complete the information on the sheets for each rack. (See the “Rack Description Guide Example” on the next page.)

3. Make two photocopies of the completed sheets.

4. Give one set of sheets to the installation technician. Give another set to the network manager. Store the original sheets in a master file.

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Rack Description Guide Example

Site name:

Password (DIP switches):

Rack name:

Rack address (DIP switches):

Baud rate:

IP Address:

Application: Switch/patch

Slot: Connection:

1 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User001

2 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User002

3 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User003

4 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User004

5 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User005

6 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User006

7 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User007

8 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User008

9 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User009

10 A: Satellite, B: Telco, C: User010

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5.1.2 C

ONFIGURE THECONTROLCARD AND

DIP S

WITCHES

Each rack must have one control card, which is inserted into the rightmost slot of the rack. The control card coordinates all rack functions, communicates with other racks, and communicates with the management PC.

Before installing the control card, you must configure its battery jumper and

DIP switches.

Figure 5-1. Control Card.

CAUTION

Cards are electrostatic-discharge (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.

NOTE

Before installing the control card, the battery must be enabled.

Configuring the Battery Jumper

1. Locate the battery jumper pins, located above the battery and labeled JP1, on the control card. (The control card normally ships with the battery disabled— its jumper rests on only one of the pins, disabling the battery during storage and transportation.)

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2. To activate the battery, connect the pins for a two-pin group by placing the jumper across both pins. For a three-pin group, connect jumper cap across the two pins labeled ON.

NOTE

To disable the battery on the control card, for a two-pin jumper group disconnect the jumper cap across both pins so they rest on only one pin. For a three-pin jumper group, connect the jumper cap across two pins labeled OFF.

Setting the Configuration DIP Switches (DS5)

The configuration DIP switches set the following:

• Enable/disable rack password

• Cold/warm RESET button configuration

• Enable/disable NORM SET and N gang switch buttons

• Communication baud rate

Tables 5-1 through 5-4 illustrate the DIP-switch settings.

DIP Switch Tables

Table 5-1. DIP Switches at DS7

Switch Position In order to… Notes

1 ON Enable the Ethernet port.

OFF Disable the Ethernet port.

2 OFF – Always set to OFF.

3 ON Enable the AUX port.

OFF Disable the AUX port.

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Table 5-2. DIP Switches at DS6

Switch Position In order to… Notes

1 to 8 OFF – Always set to OFF.

Table 5-3. DIP Switches at DS5

Switch Position In order to… Notes

1 ON Disable the password. All racks at a site must use the

same password.

OFF Enable the password. When you enable the

password, the management PC uses the password to communicate with the rack. When you disable the password, the management PC disregards the password.

2 ON Configure the RESET button A cold reset erases all user-

to perform a “cold” reset programmed system parameter when pressed. data that are stored in

the Pro Switching System RAM and reboots the CPU, reinitializing the system.

OFF Configure the RESET button A warm reset reboots the CPU

to perform a “warm” reset without affecting the userwhen pressed. programmed system

system parameter data (such as alarm definitions) that are stored in the Pro Switching System RAM.

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Table 5-3 (continued). DIP Switches at DS5

Switch Position In order to… Notes

3 ON Disable the NORM SET and When you enable

N gang switch buttons. NORM SET, you can

use the control card NORM SET switch and the N gang switch. When you disable NORM

OFF Enable the NORM SET and SET, you cannot use

N gang switch buttons. these switches.

4, 5, 6 OFF – Always set to OFF.

7, 8 7 8 All racks at a site

ON ON Set the baud rate to 2400 bps. must use the same OFF ON Set the baud rate to 4800 bps. baud rate. The baud ON OFF Set the baud rate to 9600 bps. rate DIP switches set OFF OFF Set the baud rate to 19200 bps. the baud rate for

communication between the rack and the management PC.

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Table 5-4. DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

ON ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 000 off ON ON ON ON ON ON ON 001 ON off ON ON ON ON ON ON 002 off off ON ON ON ON ON ON 003 ON ON off ON ON ON ON ON 004 off ON off ON ON ON ON ON 005 ON off off ON ON ON ON ON 006 off off off ON ON ON ON ON 007 ON ON ON off ON ON ON ON 008 off ON ON off ON ON ON ON 009 ON off ON off ON ON ON ON 010 off off ON off ON ON ON ON 011 ON ON off off ON ON ON ON 012 off ON off off ON ON ON ON 013 ON off off off ON ON ON ON 014 off off off off ON ON ON ON 015 ON ON ON ON off ON ON ON 016 off ON ON ON off ON ON ON 017 ON off ON ON off ON ON ON 018 off off ON ON off ON ON ON 019 ON ON off ON off ON ON ON 020 off ON off ON off ON ON ON 021 ON off off ON off ON ON ON 022 off off off ON off ON ON ON 023 ON ON ON off off ON ON ON 024 off ON ON off off ON ON ON 025 ON off ON off off ON ON ON 026 off off ON off off ON ON ON 027 ON ON off off off ON ON ON 028 off ON off off off ON ON ON 029 ON off off off off ON ON ON 030 off off off off off ON ON ON 031 ON ON ON ON ON off ON ON 032

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Table 5-4. DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

off ON ON ON ON off ON ON 033 ON off ON ON ON off ON ON 034 off off ON ON ON off ON ON 035 ON ON off ON ON off ON ON 036 off ON off ON ON off ON ON 037 ON off off ON ON off ON ON 038 off off off ON ON off ON ON 039 ON ON ON off ON off ON ON 040 off ON ON off ON off ON ON 041 ON off ON off ON off ON ON 042 off off ON off ON off ON ON 043 ON ON off off ON off ON ON 044 off ON off off ON off ON ON 045 ON off off off ON off ON ON 046 off off off off ON off ON ON 047 ON ON ON ON off off ON ON 048 off ON ON ON off off ON ON 049 ON off ON ON off off ON ON 050 off off ON ON off off ON ON 051 ON ON off ON off off ON ON 052 off ON off ON off off ON ON 053 ON off off ON off off ON ON 054 off off off ON off off ON ON 055 ON ON ON off off off ON ON 056 off ON ON off off off ON ON 057 ON off ON off off off ON ON 058 off off ON off off off ON ON 059 ON ON off off off off ON ON 060 off ON off off off off ON ON 061 ON off off off off off ON ON 062 off off off off off off ON ON 063 ON ON ON ON ON ON off ON 064 off ON ON ON ON ON off ON 065

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Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

ON off ON ON ON ON off ON 066 off off ON ON ON ON off ON 067 ON ON off ON ON ON off ON 068 off ON off ON ON ON off ON 069 ON off off ON ON ON off ON 070 off off off ON ON ON off ON 071 ON ON ON off ON ON off ON 072 off ON ON off ON ON off ON 073 ON off ON off ON ON off ON 074 off off ON off ON ON off ON 075 ON ON off off ON ON off ON 076 off ON off off ON ON off ON 077 ON off off off ON ON off ON 078 off off off off ON ON off ON 079 ON ON ON ON off ON off ON 080 off ON ON ON off ON off ON 081 ON off ON ON off ON off ON 082 off off ON ON off ON off ON 083 ON ON off ON off ON off ON 084 off ON off ON off ON off ON 085 ON off off ON off ON off ON 086 off off off ON off ON off ON 087 ON ON ON off off ON off ON 088 off ON ON off off ON off ON 089 ON off ON off off ON off ON 090 off off ON off off ON off ON 091 ON ON off off off ON off ON 092 off ON off off off ON off ON 093 ON off off off off ON off ON 094 off off off off off ON off ON 095

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Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

ON ON ON ON ON off off ON 096 off ON ON ON ON off off ON 097 ON off ON ON ON off off ON 098 off off ON ON ON off off ON 099 ON ON off ON ON off off ON 100 off ON off ON ON off off ON 101 ON off off ON ON off off ON 102 off off off ON ON off off ON 103 ON ON ON off ON off off ON 104 off ON ON off ON off off ON 105 ON off ON off ON off off ON 106 off off ON off ON off off ON 107 ON ON off off ON off off ON 108 off ON off off ON off off ON 109 ON off off off ON off off ON 110 off off off off ON off off ON 111 ON ON ON ON off off off ON 112 off ON ON ON off off off ON 113 ON off ON ON off off off ON 114 off off ON ON off off off ON 115 ON ON off ON off off off ON 116 off ON off ON off off off ON 117 ON off off ON off off off ON 118 off off off ON off off off ON 119 ON ON ON off off off off ON 120 off ON ON off off off off ON 121 ON off ON off off off off ON 122 off off ON off off off off ON 123 ON ON off off off off off ON 124 off ON off off off off off ON 125 ON off off off off off off ON 126 off off off off off off off ON 127 ON ON ON ON ON ON ON off 128

Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

off ON ON ON ON ON ON off 129 ON off ON ON ON ON ON off 130 off off ON ON ON ON ON off 131 ON ON off ON ON ON ON off 132 off ON off ON ON ON ON off 133 ON off off ON ON ON ON off 134 off off off ON ON ON ON off 135 ON ON ON off ON ON ON off 136 off ON ON off ON ON ON off 137 ON off ON off ON ON ON off 138 off off ON off ON ON ON off 139 ON ON off off ON ON ON off 140 off ON off off ON ON ON off 141 ON off off off ON ON ON off 142 off off off off ON ON ON off 143 ON ON ON ON off ON ON off 144 off ON ON ON off ON ON off 145 ON off ON ON off ON ON off 146 off off ON ON off ON ON off 147 ON ON off ON off ON ON off 148 off ON off ON off ON ON off 149 ON off off ON off ON ON off 150 off off off ON off ON ON off 151 ON ON ON off off ON ON off 152 off ON ON off off ON ON off 153 ON off ON off off ON ON off 154 off off ON off off ON ON off 155 ON ON off off off ON ON off 156 off ON off off off ON ON off 157 ON off off off off ON ON off 158 off off off off off ON ON off 159 ON ON ON ON ON off ON off 160 off ON ON ON ON off ON off 161

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Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

ON off ON ON ON off ON off 162 off off ON ON ON off ON off 163 ON ON off ON ON off ON off 164 off ON off ON ON off ON off 165 ON off off ON ON off ON off 166 off off off ON ON off ON off 167 ON ON ON off ON off ON off 168 off ON ON off ON off ON off 169 ON off ON off ON off ON off 170 off off ON off ON off ON off 171 ON ON off off ON off ON off 172 off ON off off ON off ON off 173 ON off off off ON off ON off 174 off off off off ON off ON off 175 ON ON ON ON off off ON off 176 off ON ON ON off off ON off 177 ON off ON ON off off ON off 178 off off ON ON off off ON off 179 ON ON off ON off off ON off 180 off ON off ON off off ON off 181 ON off off ON off off ON off 182 off off off ON off off ON off 183 ON ON ON off off off ON off 184 off ON ON off off off ON off 185 ON off ON off off off ON off 186 off off ON off off off ON off 187 ON ON off off off off ON off 188 off ON off off off off ON off 189 ON off off off off off ON off 190 off off off off off off ON off 191

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Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

ON ON ON ON ON ON off off 192 off ON ON ON ON ON off off 193 ON off ON ON ON ON off off 194 off off ON ON ON ON off off 195 ON ON off ON ON ON off off 196 off ON off ON ON ON off off 197 ON off off ON ON ON off off 198 off off off ON ON ON off off 199 ON ON ON off ON ON off off 200 off ON ON off ON ON off off 201 ON off ON off ON ON off off 202 off off ON off ON ON off off 203 ON ON off off ON ON off off 204 off ON off off ON ON off off 205 ON off off off ON ON off off 206 off off off off ON ON off off 207 ON ON ON ON off ON off off 208 off ON ON ON off ON off off 209 ON off ON ON off ON off off 210 off off ON ON off ON off off 211 ON ON off ON off ON off off 212 off ON off ON off ON off off 213 ON off off ON off ON off off 214 off off off ON off ON off off 215 ON ON ON off off ON off off 216 off ON ON off off ON off off 217 ON off ON off off ON off off 218 off off ON off off ON off off 219 ON ON off off off ON off off 220 off ON off off off ON off off 221 ON off off off off ON off off 222 off off off off off ON off off 223 ON ON ON ON ON off off off 224

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Table 5-4 (continued). DIP-Switch Settings at DS3 and DS4

To set the password (DS3) to… Set Switches 1 through 8 to… To set the rack address (DS4) to… 12345678

off ON ON ON ON off off off 225 ON off ON ON ON off off off 226 off off ON ON ON off off off 227 ON ON off ON ON off off off 228 off ON off ON ON off off off 229 ON off off ON ON off off off 230 off off off ON ON off off off 231 ON ON ON off ON off off off 232 off ON ON off ON off off off 233 ON off ON off ON off off off 234 off off ON off ON off off off 235 ON ON off off ON off off off 236 off ON off off ON off off off 237 ON off off off ON off off off 238 off off off off ON off off off 239 ON ON ON ON off off off off 240 off ON ON ON off off off off 241 ON off ON ON off off off off 242 off off ON ON off off off off 243 ON ON off ON off off off off 244 off ON off ON off off off off 245 ON off off ON off off off off 246 off off off ON off off off off 247 ON ON ON off off off off off 248 off ON ON off off off off off 249 ON off ON off off off off off 250 off off ON off off off off off 251 ON ON off off off off off off 252 off ON off off off off off off 253 ON off off off off off off off 254 off off off off off off off off 255

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To Set the Configuration DIP Switches

1. Locate the DIP switch sets labeled DS7, DS6, and DS5 on the control card.

2. Use the DIP switch tables to set the DS7, DS6, and DS5 DIP switches. Tables 51 through 5-3 show the switch settings and provide notes that describe the DIP switch functions.

Setting the Rack Address DIP Switches (DS4)

The rack address DIP switches set the address that the management PC uses to distinguish each rack.

Rack addresses can have any value between 0 and 255. However, each rate at a

site must have a unique rack address.

1. Locate the DIP switch sets labeled DS4 on the control card.

2. Use Table 5-4 to set the DS4 DIP switches. The table shows the switch settings for each rack address.

NOTE

When assigning rack addresses, make sure that each rack at a site has a unique address.

Setting the Password DIP Switches (DS3)

If you enabled the password DIP switch (switch 1 on DS5), you must set the password DIP switches (DS3) to assign a numeric password to the rack. If you disabled the password, skip this step.

The password DIP switches set the password that the management PC must use when communicating with the rack. The password can have any value between 0 and 255. However, each rack at a site must have the same password.

1. Locate the DIP switch sets labeled DS3 on the control card.

2. Use Table 5-4 to set the DS3 DIP switches. The table shows the switch settings for each password.

Installing the Control Card

1. Insert the control card into the rightmost slot of the rack.

2. Secure the card in the rack by tightening the screws.

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5.1.3 I

NSTALLINGRACKCOMPONENTS

A rack has 16 slots for front cards, 16 slots for rear cards, one slot for the control card, and two slots for power supplies.

To operate, a rack must include a control card and at least one power supply. If you want power redundancy (power backup), the rack must include two power supplies.

Front and Rear Cards

In each rack, you can install front and rear cards for switching/patching.

To Install Switch/Patch Cards

1. Insert the front cards and tighten the screws. You need not fill all slots in a rack or fill slots in any particular order.

2. Insert the corresponding rear cards and tighten the screws.

To Install the Power Supplies

Insert the power supplies into the power supply slots located on the front right side of the rack. If you are only installing one power supply, you can insert it into either slot.

To Power Up and Test the LEDs

1. Connect the chassis ground stud to ground. The ground stud is located just below the power cord connectors on the rear of the rack.

2. Connect the power cords. For each power supply, connect one end of a power cord to the power connector at the rear of the rack. Connect the other end of the power cord to a power source. The rack automatically powers up as soon as you connect the power cords.

3. Test the LEDs by pressing the LAMP TEST button on the front of the control card. All LEDs in the rack should light.

5.1.4 E

NTER

IP A

DDRESS INTORACK

By entering an IP address into the rack, the network manager can access the rack remotely and configure it for SNMP management after the rack has been installed.

NOTE

You MUST enter an IP address into the rack in order to access it remotely.

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To Enter the IP Address into the Rack

1. Connect a VT100 terminal to the AUX port (located at the rear of the unit). Use a null-modem-type cable or equivalent. Refer to Table 5-5.

Table 5-5. AUX Port Pin Assignments

Pin # Signal

1 Chassis GND 2 TXD 3 RXD 4 RTS 5 CTS 6 NOT USED 7 Signal GND 8 NOT USED 9 NOT USED

2. Set the communication settings of the VT100 terminal. Refer to Table 5-6.

Table 5-6. VT100 Terminal Communication Settings

Bits per second 9600 Data bits 8 Parity None Stop bits 1

3. Assign an IP address to the Pro Switching System by entering the following into the terminal:

SET RACK n IP ADDRESS a.b.c.d

where:

n is the rack address (set by the user via DIP-switch-group DS4), and

a.b.c.d is the IP address.

Example:

SET RACK 1 IP ADDRESS

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192.19.211.10

NOTE

Once you enter the IP address into the rack, it is stored in batterybacked-up memory on the control card and will not be lost when you disconnect the power cord.

5.2 Installing the Rack

The on-site installation consists of mounting the rack into a cabinet, connecting the necessary cables, and powering up the rack. The network manager can further configure the rack from a remote management center via a Telnet session.

At each site, you can install up to 256 racks. For SNMP, the racks may be connected to a terminal server using the 10BASE-T connector located on the control card.

5.2.1 M

OUNTING THERACK INTO THECABINET

1. Carefully insert the rack into the cabinet.

2. Secure the rack with screws at the rack sides.

5.2.2 C

ONNECTINGLINECARDCABLES FORSWITCH/PATCHCARDS

Connect the cables to the rear ports, as appropriate for your application.

5.2.3 C

ONNECTING

10BASE-T C

ABLE

To control your rack via SNMP/Telnet sessions, you must connect the rack to your LAN using the 10BASE-T connector (RJ-45) located on the front of the control card.

5.2.4 P

OWERUP AND

LED T

EST

1. Connect the chassis ground stud to ground. The ground stud is located just below the power cord connectors on the rear of the rack.

2. Connect the power cords. For each power supply, connect one end of a power cord to the power connector at the rear of the rack. Connect the other end of the power cord into a power source. The rack automatically powers up as soon as you connect the power cords.

3. Test the LEDs by pressing the LAMP TEST button on the front of the control card. All LEDs in the rack should light.

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5.3 Software/Management Installation

To install the software and management PC:

• Install the management PC (Section 5.3.1).

• Install the software (HP OpenView and SNMP application software). See Section 5.3.2 and 5.3.3.

5.3.1 I

NSTALLING THEMANAGEMENT

You can manage a Pro Switching System from an IBM compatible computer installed with HP OpenView and the SNMP application software (SM701A).

The Minimum PC Requirements:

Processor: 486DX2

RAM: 16 MB

Display: VGA

Operating System: Windows 95

To Install a Management PC

1. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for setting up your PC.

2. Install a remote access device (modem, Ethernet card, etc.) into your PC that will allow you to connect to the racks using TCP/IP. Follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions for installing the device.

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NSTALL

HP O

PENVIEW

Install the C2.14 Release

1. Insert the HP OpenView installation CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. From your Windows 95 desktop, click on Start, Run… The Run screen appears.

3. Enter the following: E:\OV214\Disk1\Setup (if necessary, replace E:\ with the correct letter of the CD-ROM drive).

Installation begins. Follow all installation instructions that appear on your

screen.

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Make sure to choose “SNMP over TCP/IP Communications” when the screen

offering this selection appears.

Upgrade to C2.17:

1. When the installation ends, return to your Windows 95 desktop and click on Start, Run… The Run screen appears.

2. Enter the following: E:\OV217\Setup (if necessary, replace E:\ with the correct letter of the CD-ROM drive). Upgrading begins. Follow all installation instructions that appear on your screen.

3. When the installation is complete, restart your computer before running HP OpenView.

NOTE

After installing the software, you MUST restart your computer before running HP OpenView.

5.3.3 I

NSTALL

SNMP A

PPLICATIONSOFTWARE

1. Insert Disk 1 into your disk drive.

2. From your Windows 95 desktop, click on Start, Run… The Run screen appears.

3. Enter the following: A:\Setup. Installation begins. Follow all installation instructions that appear on your screen.

4. When the installation is complete, restart your computer before running the application software.

NOTE

After installing the software, you MUST restart your computer before running the application software.

5.4 System Configuration

Once you enter the IP address into the unit, the network manager can access and continue configuring the rack remotely through the 10BASE-T connector via Telnet sessions.

To properly operate your Pro Switching System from your system management

center, you must configure your system with the correct information.

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This section describes how to configure your system and describes the SNMP/Telnet ASCII configuration commands. These commands are available via the serial COMM IN or AUX ports, or via a Telnet session onto the 10BASE-T port of the unit.

You can obtain the SNMP/Telnet ASCII configuration list of commands via the HELP SET rack command. Almost all SET commands have a GET counterpart, which returns the configured value.

Commands are not case-sensitive, although some command parameters such as community names and passwords might be case-sensitive.

All settings take effect ONLY when you reset the unit.

Use the information you entered in your Rack Description Guide to properly configure your installed racks.

To Configure your System

1. For each installed rack in your system, establish a Telnet session. The Telnet session will simulate a terminal screen. Use the IP addresses shown on your Rack Description Guide sheets to locate the racks.

2. When connected to the rack, press the Enter key. The unit responds with n:OK, where n represents the assigned unit number. Communication with the rack is not possible.

3. Using the system configuration commands on the next pages, configure each rack with the proper settings.

4. To enable the configuration changes, reset the rack using the RESET command. All settings take effect when the unit is reset.

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To Configure Rack Settings

Enter… In order to…

SET RACK n FACTORY DEFAULTS

Clear the battery-backed-up configuration and set all SNMP/Telnet parameters and MIB variables to their default values:

DEFAULT ROUTER set to 0.0.0.0

IP ADDRESS set to 0.0.0.0 SNMP MANAGER are all cleared SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME set to “public” SNMP SECURITY TRAPS set to 10 SNMP TRAPS set to ON SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME set to “private” SUBNET MASK set to 0.0.0.0 TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT set to 60 minutes TELNET PASSWORD set to NONE TELNET SECURITY TRAPS set to 3

SET RACK n DEFAULT ROUTER x.x.x.x

Set the default router to where packets will be sent if their destination IP address is not on the same network. If the default router is not set, a proxy ARP server is required for these packets to reach their destination. Default value: 0.0 0.0

Perform switching operations. This is not a configuration setting. Entering this command connects the bus of rack n to line x. You must specify n and x. Enter only one selection from DIGITAL, ANALOG, or DIGITAL2. Enter only one selection from DISCONNECT, BRIDGE, BREAKDCE, or BREAKDTE.

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Enter… In order to…

SET RACK n ECHO ON|OFF

Set echo on or echo off for rack n.

SET RACK n IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x

Define the rack IP address. Default value: 0.0.0.0

SET RACK n LINE x|ALL PORT p

Perform switching operations. This is not a configuration setting. Entering this command switches one line or all lines to a specified port.

SET RACK n PING x.x.x.x

Start a ping to the specified destination. An ICMP ECHO request is sent every second until you press a key. Only one ping can be active at a time.

SET RACK n SNMP DEFAULTS

Set all MIB variables to their default values.

SET RACK n SNMP MANAGER m IP ADDRESS x.x.x.x

Define an SNMP manager to where traps will be sent. Managers #1 through #16 are supported. Manager #1 will be defined for trap transmission to be enabled. Default value: [all values are cleared]

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Enter… In order to…

SET RACK n SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME name

Define the SNMP community name to be accepted for SNMP GET requests and to be used for traps sent out to managers. Default value: public

SET RACK n SNMP SECURITY TRAPS x

Define the number of consecutive erroneous community names received after which an “snmpBadCommunity” trap will be sent. Default value: 10

SET RACK n SNMP TRAPS ON|OFF

Global setting enabling/disabling traps transmission. Default value: ON

SET RACK n SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME name

Define the SNMP community name to be accepted for SNMP SET requests. Default value: private

SET RACK n SUBNET MASK x.x.x.x

Define the rack subnet mask. Default value: 0.0.0.0

SET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT x

Define the number of consecutive idle minutes (that is, no character received) after which a Telnet session will be disconnected. Default value: 60

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Enter… In order to…

SET RACK n TELNET PASSWORD password|NONE

Define the login password for incoming Telnet sessions. You will not be prompted for a password if TELNET PASSWORD is set to NONE. Default value: NONE

SET RACK n TELNET SECURITY TRAPS x

Define the number of consecutive erroneous login passwords received after which a “telnetBadPassword” trap will be sent. Default value: 3

SET RACK n TIME MM/DD/YY DDD HH:MM

Set the time and date for rack n.

To Reset Rack

Enter… In order to…

RESET RACK n

Reset the specified rack n and apply any changed settings.

To Display Rack Settings

Enter… In order to…

GET RACK n CARDS

Display information about the line cards in rack n.

GET RACK n DEFAULT ROUTER

Display the IP address of the default router for rack n.

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Enter… In order to…

GET RACK n DIPSW

Display the DIP-switch settings for rack n.

GET RACK n DIGITAL1|ANALOG|DIGITAL2

Display information about the bus for rack n. Enter only one of the three buses: DIGITAL1, ANALOG, or DIGITAL2.

GET RACK n IP ADDRESS

Display the IP address of rack n.

GET RACK n MAC ADDRESS

Display the MAC address of rack n.

GET RACK n SNMP MANAGERS

Display the assigned SNMP managers for rack n.

GET RACK n SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME

Display the SNMP READ COMMUNITY NAME for rack n.

GET RACK n SNMP SECURITY TRAPS

Display the SNMP security traps for rack n.

GET RACK n SNMP STATUS x

Display the SNMP status x for rack n.

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Enter… In order to…

GET RACK n SNMP TRAPS

Display the SNMP traps for rack n.

GET RACK n SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME

Display the SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME for rack n.

GET RACK n SUBNET MASK

Display the subnet mask for rack n.

GET RACK n TELNET IDLE TIMEOUT

Display the Telnet idle timeout setting for rack n.

GET RACK n TELNET SECURITY TRAPS

Display the Telnet security traps for rack n.

GET RACK n TELNET STATUS x

Display the Telnet status x for rack n.

GET RACK n TIME

Display the time of rack n.

GET RACK n VERSION

Display the firmware version of rack n.

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To Display Help

Enter… In order to…

HELP

List the available configuration commands.

HELP SET

List the available SET commands.

HELP GET

List the available GET commands.

HELP RESET

List the available RESET commands.

A Typical SNMP/Telnet Setup Sequence Would Look Like This:

Basic IP settings:

SET RACK 1 FACTORY DEFAULTS

1:OK

SET RACK 1 IP ADDRESS 231.98.4.204

1:OK

SET RACK 1 SUBNET MASK 255.255.255.0

1:OK

SET RACK 1 DEFAULT ROUTER 231.98.4.53

Specific SNMP settings:

SET RACK 1 SNMP WRITE COMMUNITY NAME NETMAN

1:OK

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SET RACK 1 SNMP MANAGER 1 IP ADDRESS 231.98.4.29

1:OK

SET RACK 1 SNMP MANAGER 2 IP ADDRESS 231.98.4.47

1:OK

Unit reset in order for settings to take effect:

RESET RACK 1

1:VERSION

Black Box Pro Switching System

05.12A

1:SNMP UP!

Connectivity test:

SET RACK 1 PING 231.98.4.49

PING STARTED. PRESS ANY KEY TO STOP.

11:07:44 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

11:07:45 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

11:07:46 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

11:07:47 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

11:07:48 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

11:07:49 REPLY FROM 231.98.4.49

1:OK

HEALTH CHECK

GET RACK 1 SNMP STATUS 2

1:SNMP STATUS #2

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IP ADDRESS: 231.098.004.204 SUBNET MASK:

255.255.255.000

DEFAULT ROUTER: 231.098.004.053 MAC ADDRESS: 0X00401601011E

TRAPS: ON

SECURITY TRAPS: 10

READ COMMUNITY: PUBLIC

WRITE COMMUNITY: NETMAN

ETHERNET STATISTICS

NIC INTERRUPTS: 0000008769

DMA FAILURES: 0000000000

MEMORY SHORTAGES: 00000000000

MAX. QUEUE DEPTH: 0000000020

AVAILABLE HEAP: 0000004963

OCTETS TRANSMITTED: 0000133659

OCTETS RECEIVED: 0001100528

FRAME ALIGNMENT ERRORS: 0000000000

CRC ERRORS: 0000000000

FRAMES LOST: 00000000000

COLLISIONS: 00000000000

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6. Operation

This chapter shows you how to operate the Pro Switching System using the SNMP application via HP OpenView. It explains the monitor displays through which you communicate with the system, and guides you step-by-step through the various aspects of network access and control.

6.1 Overview

6.1.1 SNMP A

PPLICATIONSOFTWARE

You can operate the Pro Switching System using the SNMP application software that runs under HP OpenView for Windows. The SNMP application uses the OpenView graphical interface, which allows you to manage networks of devices from different vendors, using application software that the vendors provide. The SNMP application software is ordered separately (part number SM701A).

6.1.2 HP O

PENVIEWUSER’SGUIDE

You may already be familiar with HP OpenView. If not, read the HP OpenView User’s Guide.

6.1.3 N

ETWORKMAP ANDDATABASE

When setting up and controlling your network of Pro Switching System devices, you will need to create a network map and enter information into a network database. These operations are interrelated: you enter database information at the same time as you create the map. This chapter guides you through this procedure.

6.1.4 MAPC

ONCEPTS ANDSTRUCTURE

OpenView Map basics are described in detail in the HP OpenView User’s Guide. You will work with a map composed of two or more submaps.

NOTE

Map and Submap—In HP OpenView applications, a “map” is not itself a single screen display or “page.” It is the name given to a group of pages or “submaps.” Each submap is a separate screen display.

The map represents the network in the form of icons. The icons represent network components and the sites where they are located. Icons are color-coded to indicate status. Clicking on an icon allows you to access more detailed network information.

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The Pro Switching System map has five levels — overview submap, site submap, rack status display, line status display, alarm definition display — proceeding in logical fashion from most general to most particular.

6.1.5 MAPL

EVELS

• Top level: An “overview” submap that shows site icons.

NOTE

Each site in the network is represented on the “overview” submap by a site icon. No site icon appears on any other submap.

To construct the overview submap, add site icons and enter descriptive information about each site. Each site icon displays a label box for ready identification. You may separately add other informative labels outside the icon, if desired.

• Second level: Clicking on a site icon brings you down to a site submap, which shows icons representing the rack at that site.

NOTE

Rack icons appear only on a site submap. They are not intermixed with site icons on the “overview” submap.

To construct the site submap, add rack icons and enter descriptive information about each rack. Each rack icon displays a label box for ready identification. You may separately add other informative labels outside the icons, if desired.

• Third level: Clicking on a rack icon brings you into “eye contact” with the front and rear of the rack (the rack status display). You see detailed front and rear views, showing line cards, LEDs, and rear connectors.

• Fourth Level: Clicking on a line-card panel opens up a breakout box showing the status of each lead on the line (the line status display).

• Fifth level: Clicking on a command button on the line status display brings you down to an alarm definition screen. Here you can define lead status alarms for the line.

6.2 Initializing PC Control

6.2.1 B

ASICINFORMATIONYOUWILLNEED

Before you can set up the database and the map, you need to obtain and list some basic system information. Most of what you need is supplied by the Rack

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Description Guide, which the hardware installation technician(s) have turned in. Master forms for these guides are provided in Appendix A. You must also have available the following for each:

• Name for the network (collection of all sites controlled from the PC).

• Sites to include in the network.

• Racks to include on each site.

NOTE

Default USER ID and PASSWORD: The system is shipped with the default user ID as blackbox and default password as blackbox, both of which are case sensitive. You must use these to gain entry to the OpenView program. You must also use them to open a map, until new Ids and passwords have been defined for one or more users. You can then delete the default ID and password from the map database.

CAUTION

Once you’ve deleted the default ID and password from a map database, the only entry to the map is via the newly defined supervisor ID(s) and password(s). If no one can remember a valid password and ID, the map is permanently locked and inaccessible.

NOTE

Under the Menu Bar item options, you can customize HP OpenView. In particular, you can define a map as a default map. When you do this, the OpenView program opens directly to the default map rather than the vestibule. However, note the caution on the previous page about deleting the password. If no one can remember a valid password and ID for the default map, then not only the map, but OpenView itself is locked an inaccessible. (To remedy this, edit the OVWIN.INI file. Delete the name of the default map that appears after the equals sign in the line: MAP=.)

6.2.2 P

RELIMINARYNOTES ANDCAUTIONS

Deleting a Submap

Do not attempt to delete a Submap by using the OpenView path Edit: Submap: Delete Submap. Instead, click on the submap icon, then use Edit: Delete.

Renaming a Site

Rename a site only if you have not yet added any components on that site.

Choose site names carefully so you won’t need to change them later.

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If you must use a new name for a site, delete the old site from the map and

create a new site with the desired name.

Frequent Saves

Avoid losing data by saving your map frequently while creating it.

OpenView works by keeping a permanent file and a working file. At start-up, it reads from the permanent file and creates a new working file. Whatever data you enter is resident in the working file until you save it to the permanent file, using the Save function in the File menu.

Be aware that if you system crashes, any changes you have made since the last Save operation will be lost. So save early and often!

NOTE

An asterisk after the map title indicates that changes have been made in the working file since the last time the map was saved.

Backup Copies

You can make a backup copy of a map on a diskette by using the Save As command and selecting the floppy drive (A:, B:, etc.). A 1.4-MB diskette will hold a good-sized map.

You can also make a backup copy on the hard drive by using the Save As command and giving the backup copy a separate name.

Delete Unneeded Map Files

If you save maps that you subsequently abandon, the unused files remain in the C:\OV directory. To save disk space, you may want to delete the unneeded map files. To do so, use the DOS Del command, and delete all files beginning with the map name. (The map name is provided by a file ending in .OVM.)

CAUTION

Do not delete unneeded map files (using the DOS Del command) while running OpenView.

Delete Unneeded Temp Files

Periodically delete all OpenView Temp files in the Temp directory. This directory is defined by the Temp directive in the AUTOEXEC.BAT file (for example, SET TEMP=C:\TEMP).

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CAUTION

Do not delete unneeded temp files while running OpenView!

Alarm and System Event ASCII Files

The system saves the alarm log in Paradox database files OVALINS.* in the OV directory. To save disk space between OpenView sessions, erase old alarm log files that will not be used.

6.3 Creating a System Map

The first step in managing your Pro Switching System is to create a system map. You can set up the system via screens and prompts. The basic concepts are described in detail in the HP OpenView User’s Guide.

A systematic and convenient way to set up a database and map is to begin with basic System menu items. Then proceed to the Definition screens for this System data.

Notepads (notepad fields labeled Notes), accommodating up to 800 characters, are provided for sites, racks, lines, communication ports, and all definitions and operations. You can use these to record information about the network while you are creating the database and map.

To Create a System Map

1. Log on. From the main menu, choose System, Operator Sign-On, which lets you log onto the Pro Switching System. Enter the correct user ID and password.

2. Open a new map. From the main menu, choose File, New. A new map appears.

3. Name map. From the main menu, choose File, Save As....

4. Add Site Icons. From the main menu, choose Edit, Add.... The Add toolbox

appears. Select Compound Object and Black Box from the dropdown lists to highlight the Black Box site icon. Click-and-drag the icon onto the new empty map. A Site Description page appears.

5. Describe Sites. On the Site Description page, enter the site name and other appropriate information. Click on Add to Network when finished. Repeat steps 4 and 5 to add more site icons.

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6. Open level 2 Submap. From your site level (top level) map, double-click on the Pro Switching System site icon. This opens a submap that lets you add components to your site.

7. Add Rack Icons. From the Add toolbox, select Component and Pro Switching System from the dropdown lists to highlight the Pro Switching System unit icon. Click and drag the icon onto the submap. A Rack Description page appears.

8. Describe Racks. On the Rack Description page, enter the rack name, IP address, and other appropriate information. Click on Add to Network when finished. Repeat Steps 6 and 7 to add more rack icons to your submap.

6.4 HP OpenView Operation

The HP OpenView Operations section describes the the main menu selections— File, Edit, View, Monitor, Control, Options, Windows, and Help—that are common to most HP OpenView applications.

Two of the main menu selections—Pro Switching System and System—are not described here since they are exclusive to the Pro Switching System. They are described in a separate section.

NOTE

For more help on HP OpenView operations not described in this manual, refer to the HP OpenView user’s manual, or refer to the HP OpenView program and select Help, HP OpenView Index... from the main menu.

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Figure 6-1. HP OpenView Screen.

6.4.1 S

TARTING

HP O

PENVIEW

1. From your Windows 95 desktop, select Start, Programs, HPOpenView, and choose the HP OpenView icon. HP OpenView starts up and automatically runs the SNMP application.

2. If a login screen appears, enter the correct user ID and password.

If this is your first session or you have not changed the default user ID and password settings, enter the following exactly as shown:

User ID: blackbox Password: blackbox

3. Click on OK to continue. The HP OpenView main screen appears, displaying a new map named UNTITLED.

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Figure 6-2. Login Screen.

6.4.2 M

AINMENU

HP OpenView provides a main menu bar that runs across the top of the screen (Figure 6-3). Almost all the main menu items—File, Edit, View, Monitor, Control, Options, Windows, and Help—are common to most HP OpenView applications. If you are already experienced with HP OpenView, these menu items should be very familiar to you.

However, the Pro Switching System menu and System menu are exclusive to the Pro Switching System. They are provided by the Pro Switching System application and are described in Section 6.5.5.

Pro Switching System - Login

blackbox

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File Edit View Monitor Control Pro Switching System System Options Window Help

Figure 6-3. Main Menu.

6.4.3 F

ILEMENU

The File menu contains the following selections:

•New

• Open

• Save

• Save As

• Check Map

• Print Submap

• Print Object List

• Print Setup

• Load Selection List

• Save Selection List As

• Exit

HP OpenView

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Figure 6-4. File Menu.

Opening a New Map File

Follow this procedure to create a new empty map onto which you may place icons to visually organize your system.

1. From the main menu, select File, then New. The Login screen appears (see Figure 6-5).

2. Enter the User ID (default: blackbox).

3. Enter the Password (default: blackbox).

4. Click on OK to open the new map file.

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Figure 6-5. Login Screen.

Opening an Existing Map File

Follow this procedure to open a previously saved map file.

1. From the main menu, select File, Open. The Open screen appears (see Figure 6-6).

Figure 6-6. Open Screen.

Pro Switching System - Login

blackbox

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2. Locate and select the appropriate file.

3. Click on OK to open the file.

New Submap

You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Rename Submap

You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Clear Submap

You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Delete Submap

You can’t use this menu option with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, Describe... or Monitor, Describe... from the main menu.

6.4.4 E

DITMENU

The Edit menu has the following selections:

• Add

• Cut

• Copy

• Paste

• Delete

• Describe

• New Submap

• Rename Submap

• Clear Submap

• Delete Submap

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• Set Background Image

• Clear Background Image

• Set Home Submap

Display “Add” Toolbox

To display the Add Toolbox from where you can add icons, drawing objects, and text to your map, select Edit from the main menu, then Add. The Add Toolbox appears.

Cut/Copy/Paste/Delete

Follow these procedures to edit objects and text.

1. Select the object or text which you are editing.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Cut, Copy, Paste, or Delete. The selected editing is performed.

Describe

Follow this procedure to display the description screen for the selected object. On the description screen, you can edit or add information about the selected object.

You can also “describe” an object by selecting Monitor, then Describe from the

main menu.

1. Click on the object to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Describe. The Description screen for that object appears.

3. Edit or add the appropriate information about the object.

New Submap

This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe, or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Rename Submap

This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

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Clear Submap

This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Delete Submap

This menu option cannot be used in conjunction with the Pro Switching System. To edit a selected object, select Edit, then Describe or Monitor, then Describe from the main menu.

Set Background Image

Follow this procedure to load a background image file for the current submap, allowing you to more visually represent your system.

For example, you may load the geographic view diagram of a country as a background image. Then, you may position your icons (representing devices) at particular points on the image to visually indicate their true geographic locations.

To Set the Background Image

1. Click on the submap to where you are placing the background image.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Set Background Image. The Set Background Image screen appears.

3. Locate and select the desired background image.

4. Click on OK to load the image onto the submap. The image appears on your submap background.

NOTE

If you cannot see the background image or your icons, trying panning your submap using the scroll bars or by selecting View, then Pan from the main menu.

Clear Background Image

Follow this procedure to delete the background image from the submap.

1. Click on the submap where the image is located.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Clear Background Image. The image disappears.

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Set Home Submap

Follow this procedure to define the top level “Home” submap for the current map. The home submap is the one displayed when you first display a map, and it should contain a submap symbol for each submap in the map.

1. From the main menu, select Edit, then Set Home Submap. The Set Home Submap screen appears.

2. Select the desired submap as the home submap.

3. Click on OK to set.

6.4.5 V

IEW

ENU

The View menu has the following selections:

• Zoom 1

• Zoom 1/2

• Zoom 1/4

• Zoom 1/8

• Pan

• Set Grid

• Show Grid

Zoom

Perform this procedure to view the map at normal,

⁄2, 1⁄4, or 1⁄8 scale.

1. Click on the submap to select it.

2. From the main menu, select View, then Zoom (choose 1, 1⁄2, 1⁄4, or 1⁄8 scale). The submap displays at the desired scale.

Pan

Perform this procedure to move the submap view.

1. Click on the submap to select it.

2. From the main menu, select View, then Pan. The pan screen appears, showing your whole submap. Your icons appear as dots.

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3. Position the box and click OK to view.

Set Grid

Perform this procedure to set the grid spacing, which is used as a drawing guide.

1. Click on the submap to select it.

2. From the main menu, select View, then Set Grid. The Set Grid screen appears.

3. Set the horizontal and vertical grid spacing.

4. Click on OK to set.

Show/Hide Grid

Perform this procedure to show or hide the grid on the current submap. The grid is used as a drawing guide.

1. Click on the submap to select it.

2. From the main menu, select View, then Show/Hide Grid. The grid screen appears/disappears on the current submap.

6.4.6 M

ONITORMENU

The Monitor menu has the following selections:

• Describe...

• Status Legend...

• Alarm Log...

Describe

Perform this procedure to display the description screen for the selected object. On the description screen, you can edit or add information about the selected object.

You can also “describe” an object by selecting Edit, then Describe from the main

menu.

To “Describe” an Object

1. Click on the object to select it.

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2. From the main menu, select Monitor, then Describe. The description screen for the object appears.

3. Edit or add the appropriate information for the object.

Status Legend

Follow this procedure to display the status legend, which shows the states of the objects using color codes. By default, they are:

• Red (Critical): indicates the device is having serious problems, such as being down.

• Dark Red (Major): indicates a problem with some degradation of operation.

• Orange (Minor): indicates a noncritical condition. There maybe some device degradation.

• Yellow (Warning): indicates a noncritical condition. No degradation has occurred.

• Mustard (Marginal): indicates that a device is approaching shutdown or malfunction.

• Magenta (Informational): indicates that an informational message about the device has been sent by an application.

• Cyan (Disabled): indicates the device is shut down.

• Wheat (Unmanaged): indicates that the device is not managed by an HP OpenView application.

• Green (Normal): indicates the device is in a normal state. The device is up and should be working properly.

• Blue (Unknown): indicates the device application does not report its status, or the map changed and the status has not been reported to HP OpenView for Windows.

To Display the Status Legend

From the main menu, select Monitor, then Status Legend. The status legend screen appears.

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Alarm Log

Perform this procedure to display the alarm log screen, which displays a list of alarms and other alarm information:

• Acknowledge: Click on this to acknowledge a particular alarm (highlighted). The alarm disappears and is stored in the history file.

• Acknowledge All: Click on this to acknowledge all alarms. The alarms disappear and are stored in the history file.

• Close: Click on this to close the alarm log screen.

• Delete: In the history file, click on this to delete a particular alarm.

• Delete All: In the history file, click on this to delete all alarms.

• Filters: Click on this to customize the types of alarms displayed.

• Go To: Click on (highlight) a specific alarm notice and click on Go To show the specific device in the alarm condition.

• Help: Click on this to display on-line help.

• History: Click on this to display the alarm history file.

• More Info: Click on this to obtain information (if applicable) on a particular alarm.

• Print: Click on this to print the alarm log.

To Display the Alarm Log

From the main menu, select Monitor, then Alarm Log. The alarm log screen appears, showing various display and editing options for the alarms.

To obtain more information on the alarm log screen, click on the Help button.

6.4.7 C

ONTROLMENU

The Control menu has the following selections:

• Browse Web Home Page

• Browse Web Management Page

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Browse Web Home Page

Follow this procedure to view the device’s home page if the device supports Webbased management. This menu item is only enabled when the selected object contains a Home Page URL in its Describe information.

1. Click on the device icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Control, then Browse Web Home Page.

Browse Web Management Page

Perform this procedure to view the device’s management page if the device supports Web-based management. This menu item is only enabled when the selected object contains a Management URL in its Describe information.

1. Click on the device icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Control, then Browse Web Management Page.

6.4.8 O

PTIONSMENU

The Options menu has the following selections:

• Protect Map

• Log In

• Log Out

• Set Password

• Customize HP OpenView

• Customize Alarms

• Customize Device Access

Protect Map

Follow this procedure to disable editing of a map via password. It is not meant as a data security feature but prevents your map from being modified accidentally during regular operations. Only the editing functions are disabled; setting and acknowledging alarms are not affected.

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To Protect Your Map

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Protect Map. The protect map screen appears.

2. Enter a password.

3. Click OK to enable. The word “Protected” is displayed in the status bar at the bottom of the OpenView window.

To Unprotect Your Map

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Unprotect Map. The unprotect map screen appears.

2. Enter the correct password.

3. Click OK to unprotect map and resume editing.

NOTE

The protect password is stored in the OVWIN.INI file under the [OpenView] section using the Key= string value. If you forget your password, simply delete the coded password entry in the OVWIN.INI file.

Follow this procedure to log into OpenView at a new security level. The security level dialog box appears at the start of OpenView if a password has been assigned.

There are three levels of security: Supervisor, Operator, and Observer. The Supervisor has full privileges to OpenView features; the Operator has limited privileges; and the Observer has minimal privileges.

The right-hand side of the description bar shows the current login status of the user.

To Log In

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Log In. The Log In screen appears.

2. Select the security level—Supervisor, Operator, or Observer.

3. Enter a password.

4. Click OK to set.

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NOTE

To set new passwords, select Options, then Set Password from the main menu.

Log Out

Perform this procedure to disable HP OpenView menus and lock the map. The only basic OpenView functions available will be the Log In menu item and the Help menu.

To Log Out

From the main menu, select Options, then Log Out. HP OpenView menus are disabled and the map is locked.

To enable the menus and unlock the map, select Options, then Log In from the

main menu.

Set Password

Follow this procedure to set passwords for the various security levels—Supervisor, Operator, and Observer.

To Set Passwords

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Set Passwords. The Set Password screen appears.

2. Select a security level.

3. Enter a password.

4. Click OK to set.

NOTE

Only the Supervisor has “Set Password” privileges. Users logged in as Operator or Observer cannot set passwords.

Customize HP OpenView

Perform this procedure to customize HP OpenView Settings.

To Customize HP OpenView

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Customize HP OpenView. The Customize HP OpenView screen appears.

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2. Choose the appropriate customize settings.

3. Click OK to set. The full settings will take effect on your next session.

Customize Alarms

Perform this procedure to customize your alarm settings.

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Customize Alarms. The Customize Alarm screen appears.

2. Choose the appropriate customize settings.

3. Click OK to set.

Customize Device Access

Follow this procedure to customize device access characteristics.

To Customize Device Access

1. From the main menu, select Options, then Customize Device Access. The Customize Device Access screen appears.

2. Choose the appropriate customize settings.

3. Click OK to set.

6.4.9 W

INDOWMENU

The Window menu displays the following selections:

• Home Submap

• Previous Submap

• Locate Submap

• Locate Object.

Home Submap

Follow this procedure to display your home submap.

To Display Your Home Submap

From the main menu, select Window, then Home Submap. The Home Submap appears.

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NOTE

To define your home submap, select Edit, then Set Home Submap from the main menu.

Previous Submap

Follow this procedure to display the previous submap you were viewing.

From the main menu, select Window, Previous Submap. The previous submap

appears.

Locate Submap

Follow this procedure to locate and display a submap for editing.

1. From the main menu, select Window, then Locate Submap. The Locate Submap screen appears.

2. Choose the target submap.

3. Click OK to locate. The submap is displayed.

Locate Object

Follow this procedure to display the submap containing the device icon, which you are locating.

1. From the main menu, select Window, then Locate Object. The Locate Object screen appears.

2. Choose the target device.

3. Click OK to locate. The submap with the device icon is displayed.

6.4.10 H

ELPMENU

The Help menu displays the following selections:

• HP OpenView Index

• About

HP OpenView Index

Follow this procedure to obtain help information on HP OpenView.

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1. From the main menu, select Help, then HP OpenView Index. The HP OpenView Index appear.

2. Use the menus and keywords to search for the desired information.

About

Follow this procedure to view the version number, release date, and copyright information for HP OpenView for Windows and application software.

From the main menu, select Help, then HP About. The About screen appears.

6.5 Switch Operation

The Operations section describes two HP OpenView main menu selections—Pro Switching System and System—that are unique to the Pro Switching System.

This section also describes how to operate your Pro Switching System using the

SNMP software application via HP OpenView.

6.5.1 S

ITEDESCRIPTIONSCREEN

The Site Description screen (Figure 6-7) allows you to view and edit information about your site. All fields in the screen, except Name, can be modified.

To Display the Site Description Screen

1. Right-click on the site icon and select Describe. The Site Description screen appears.

1. Click on the site icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Describe. The Site Description screen appears.

1. Click on the site icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Monitor, then Describe. The Site Description screen appears.

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NOTE

You cannot change the Name field in the Site Description screen once you enter it. If you need to rename your site, you must delete your site icon and create a new site with the desired name.

Figure 6-7. Site Description Screen.

6.5.2 R

ACKDESCRIPTIONSCREEN

The Rack Description screen (Figure 6-8) allows you to view and edit information about your rack. You can modify all fields in the screen except Site.

To Display the Rack Description Screen

1. Right-click on the rack icon and select Describe. The Rack Description screen appears.

1. Click on the rack icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Edit, then Describe. The Rack Description screen appears.

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1. Click on the rack icon to select it.

2. From the main menu, select Monitor, then Describe. The Rack Description screen appears.

Figure 6-8. Rack Description Screen.

6.5.3 L

INEDESCRIPTIONSCREEN

The Line Description screen allows you to view and edit information about your line card. You can modify all fields in the screen except Site, Rack, and IP Address.

To Display the Line Description Screen

1. Right-click the rack icon and select Describe. The Rack Description screen (Figure 6-8) appears.

2. From the Rack Description screen, click on one of the line buttons (1 through 16) in the lower portion of the screen. The Line Description screen (Figure 6-9) for that line card appears.

Pro Switching System - Rack Description

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Figure 6-9. Line Description Screen.

6.5.4 S

WITCHMENU

Figure 6-10. Switch Menu.

Pro Switching System - Line Description

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The Switch menu displays the following selections:

• Definitions Groups Default Switch Switch Schedules Standard Alarms Alarm Triggered Switching Monitor Bus

• Operations Switching Default Switching Scheduled Switching Standard Alarms Alarm Triggered Switching

• Go To Site Rack Line

• Network Broadcast Health Checks System (All Sites) Report

Definitions

Figure 6-11. Definitions Menu.

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