Datacom DM16E1, DM4E1 Installation And Operation Manual
DM16E1-DM4E1
DM16E1-DM4E1
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION MANUAL
204-4001-19 Release. 19 Date: 16/1/2009
WARRANTY
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energy failures, natural phenomena (lightning, for example), failure in equipments connected to this
product, improper grounding or repairs done by DATACOM unauthorized personnel.
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CONVENTIONS
In order to improve the agreement, the following conventions are made throughout this manual:
hyperlink - Indicates an internet site or an e-mail address.
Command or Button - Always that some reference to a command, a button or a software menu is made,
this indication will be in italic.
# Commands and messages from terminal screens are presented in not-formatted
text, preceded from #.
Notes give an explanation about some topic in the foregoing paragraph.
This symbol means that this text is very
important and, if the orientations were not correct followed, it may
cause damage or hazard.
This symbols means that, case the procedure was not correctly followed, may exist electrical shock risk.
Represents laser radiation. It is necessary to avoid eye and skin exposure.
Indicates that an equipment or a part is ESDS (Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive). It should not be handled
without grounding wrist strap or equivalent.
Non-ionizing radiation emission.
IWEEE Directive Symbol
(Applicable in the European Union and other European countries with separate
collection systems).This symbol on the product or its packaging indicates that this product must not be
disposed of with other waste. Instead, it is yo
ur responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by
handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal w
ill help
conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your consumer waste equipment for
recycling, please contact your local city rec
ycling office or the dealer from whom you originally purchased
the product.
TELECOMMUNICATION SAFETY
Telecommunication network interfaces are classified according to their circuit characteristics. The following
table lists the status of safety circuit characteristics of several standard interfaces. If the safety
characteristic of a given interface type differs from the standard one, a notice will be given in the
equipment manual.
Safety
Interface Types Description
SELV V.35, V.36/V.11, V.24/V.28
10Base-T, 100Base-T,
1000Base-T, 1000Base-TX,
1000Base-SX, G64, E1, E3,
STM-1, Voice E&M
Safety Extra Low Voltage
Ports which do not present hazardous voltages.
Voltages up to 42,4V peak or 60Vd.c.
TNV-1 none
Telecommunication Network Voltage -1:
Ports whose normal operation voltages do not exceed the limits of SELV
,
on which overvoltages from telecommunications networks system
are
possible.
TNV-2 FXO
Telecommunication Network Voltage - 2:
Ports whose normal operation voltages exceed the limits of SELV
(usually
up to 71V peak or 120Vd.c.), on which overvoltages from
telecommunications networks system are not possible.
TNV-3 FXS, xDSL
Telecommunication Network Voltage - 3:
Ports whose normal operation voltages exceed the limits of SELV
(usually
up to 71V peak or 120Vd.c.), on which overvoltages from
telecommunications networks system are possible.
Some SELV and TNV circuits use the same
connectors. To avoid electric shock, do not connecting SELV
to TNV circuits.
INDEX
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 11
1.1. Aggregate Interfaces Available ........................................................................ 12
1.1.1. Aggregate Optics ................................................................................................................... 12
1.1.2. Electric Aggregates ................................................................................................................ 12
1.2. E2 and E3 Multiplexing Principle ..................................................................... 12
1.3. Ethernet Remote Bridge .................................................................................. 13
2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ............................................................... 14
2.1. Environmental Conditions ................................................................................ 14
2.2. Supply Unit ...................................................................................................... 14
2.3. Consumption ................................................................................................... 14
2.4. Dimensions ..................................................................................................... 15
2.5. Weight ............................................................................................................. 15
2.6. Front and Rear Panels .................................................................................... 15
2.7. Led Indicators .................................................................................................. 16
2.8. Equipment Interfaces....................................................................................... 16
2.9. Applicable Norms ............................................................................................ 17
3. MANAGEMENT VIA THE TERMINAL PORT ........................................... 18
3.1. PC or Terminal Connection ............................................................................. 18
3.2. Introduction ..................................................................................................... 18
3.3. Configurations for Management via the Terminal Port ..................................... 19
3.4. Configurations of the Terminal Serial Interface ................................................ 19
3.5. Trial Operation................................................................................................. 20
3.6. Main Terminal Screen ..................................................................................... 21
3.7. Option Choose Equipment to Configure .......................................................... 22
3.8. Equipment Main Menu ..................................................................................... 24
3.9. Config Wizard .................................................................................................. 24
3.10. Settings Menu ............................................................................................... 26
3.10.1. General Settings .................................................................................................................. 28
3.10.2. Interface Selection ............................................................................................................... 31
3.10.3. Tributary Table ..................................................................................................................... 32
3.11. Tests Menu ................................................................................................... 33
3.12. Status Menu .................................................................................................. 33
3.12.1. Device Status ....................................................................................................................... 34
3.12.2. Interface Status Menus ........................................................................................................ 36
3.13. System Parameters ....................................................................................... 36
4. G.703 TRIBUTARY INTERFACES .......................................................... 38
4.1. General Interface Characteristics .................................................................... 38
4.2. Status Indicators for E1 Interfaces ................................................................... 38
4.3. Electric Characteristics of the G.703 E1 Interface ............................................ 39
4.4. E1 Interface Configurations ............................................................................. 39
4.5. Configuration Straps ........................................................................................ 39
4.6. Strap Location ................................................................................................. 40
4.7. Local Analog Loopback – LAL ......................................................................... 40
4.8. Local Digital Loopback – LDL .......................................................................... 40
4.9. Terminal Operation .......................................................................................... 41
4.9.1. Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 41
4.10. Status ............................................................................................................ 43
4.11. Tests ............................................................................................................. 44
5. V.35 AND V.36/V.11 DIGITAL INTERFACES ........................................... 45
5.1. V.35 Interface .................................................................................................. 45
5.2. V.36/V.11 Interface .......................................................................................... 45
5.3. V.35 / V.36/V.11 Selection Straps.................................................................... 47
5.4. Digital interface signals .................................................................................... 47
5.5. BERT .............................................................................................................. 47
5.6. Local Digital Loopback – LDL .......................................................................... 48
5.7. Operation via Terminal .................................................................................... 48
5.7.1. Configuration ......................................................................................................................... 49
5.7.2. Status .................................................................................................................................... 50
5.7.3. Tests ...................................................................................................................................... 51
6. OPTIC INTERFACE CARDS ................................................................... 52
6.1. Optic Aggregate Cards Available: .................................................................... 52
6.2. Characteristics of Optic E3 Interfaces .............................................................. 53
6.3. Optic Interface Status Indicators on the Front Panel ........................................ 53
6.4. Optic Interface Configurations ......................................................................... 54
6.5. Local Analog Loopback – LAL ......................................................................... 54
6.6. Local Digital Loopback – LDL .......................................................................... 55
6.7. Operation via terminal ..................................................................................... 55
6.8. Configuration ................................................................................................... 55
6.9. Status .............................................................................................................. 56
6.10. Tests ............................................................................................................. 57
7. ELECTRIC E3 INTERFACE CARDS ....................................................... 59
7.1. Aggregate Cards - DM16E1-E3E..................................................................... 59
7.2. DM16E1-E3Ei Internal Card ............................................................................ 59
7.3. Status of the Electric Aggregate on the Front Panel ........................................ 59
7.4. Status Indicators of the Internal E3 Card ......................................................... 60
7.5. Electric Characteristics of E3 G.703 Interface ................................................. 60
7.6. Electric E3 Interface Configurations ................................................................. 60
7.7. Local Analog Loopback – LAL ......................................................................... 60
7.8. Local Digital Loopback – LDL .......................................................................... 61
7.9. Location of Straps in DM16E1-E3E Cards ....................................................... 61
7.10. Operation via Terminal .................................................................................. 61
7.11. Configuration ................................................................................................. 62
7.12. Status ............................................................................................................ 62
7.13. Tests ............................................................................................................. 63
8. 10/100BASET ETHERNET REMOTE BRIDGE ....................................... 64
8.1. Ethernet Physical Level ................................................................................... 65
8.2. Operation via Terminal .................................................................................... 66
8.3. Configuration ................................................................................................... 66
8.3.1. Inverse Multiplexer Management Configuration..................................................................... 68
8.4. Status .............................................................................................................. 68
8.5. Bridge with packet ordainment (Bridge Packet Sequencing)............................ 69
8.6. Different Bridge hardware versions for the DM16E1/DM4E1 equipment .......... 69
8.6.1. SW Change from Bridge_HW1 to Bridge_HW2 or vice-versa ............................................... 71
8.6.2. Cards and topologies supported by version with ordainment ................................................ 71
8.6.3. Setup ..................................................................................................................................... 72
8.6.4. Interoperability between Bridge_HW1 and Bridge_HW2 ....................................................... 72
8.6.5. Remote Management ............................................................................................................ 72
9. ROUTING .................................................................................................. 73
9.1. Operation via Terminal .................................................................................... 74
9.2. WAN1 Port Physical Configurations ................................................................ 74
9.3. WAN2 Port Physical Configurations ................................................................ 75
9.4. IP Configurations ............................................................................................. 77
9.4.1. Ethernet (LAN) Interface Configurations ................................................................................ 77
9.4.2. Generic WAN Configurations ................................................................................................. 78
9.4.3. Routing General Menus ......................................................................................................... 79
9.4.4. Router General Options ......................................................................................................... 79
9.4.5. WAN1 IP Configuration .......................................................................................................... 80
9.4.6. Configuration of static routes ................................................................................................. 81
9.4.7. Gateway Default Configuration .............................................................................................. 82
9.4.8. WAN2 PPP Interface Configurations ..................................................................................... 82
9.4.9. WAN Frame Relay Interface Configuration ............................................................................ 83
9.4.10. Frame Relay Virtual Circuit Configurations .......................................................................... 83
9.4.11. Advanced Frame Relay Parameters .................................................................................... 84
10. STRAPS .................................................................................................... 86
10.1. Connecting the Frame Ground to the Signal Ground ..................................... 86
10.2. E1 Tributary Channel Straps ......................................................................... 86
10.3. External Clock Strap ...................................................................................... 86
10.4. V.35 and V.36/V.11 Interface Selection Straps .............................................. 86
10.5. E3 Electric Interface Card Straps................................................................... 87
10.6. Restricted Use Straps .................................................................................... 87
11. VOICE CHANNEL .................................................................................... 88
11.1. Specifications of the Voice Channel .............................................................. 88
12. ALARMS AND EXTERNAL CLOCK ......................................................... 89
12.1. Alarm Inputs .................................................................................................. 89
12.2. Alarm Outputs ............................................................................................... 89
12.3. Input of External Clock .................................................................................. 90
12.4. Failure Situations ........................................................................................... 91
13. MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ........................................................................ 92
13.1. Remote Management .................................................................................... 92
13.1.1. In Band Management .......................................................................................................... 92
13.2. IP Management (Direct IP SNMP) ................................................................. 93
13.3. Management Setup ....................................................................................... 93
13.3.1. Setup via SNMP .................................................................................................................. 93
13.3.2. Ethernet Management ......................................................................................................... 93
14. SOFTWARE .............................................................................................. 94
14.1. How to Identify the Current Version of the Software ...................................... 94
14.2. Download via TFTP ....................................................................................... 94
14.3. Download via the Terminal Port ..................................................................... 95
15. INSTALLATION ........................................................................................ 96
15.1. Wall and 19” Rack Mounting .......................................................................... 96
15.2. Optical Connections ...................................................................................... 96
15.3. DM16E1 / DM4E1 Mixed Operation ............................................................... 97
15.4. Point to Point Topology ................................................................................. 97
15.5. Unidirectional Ring Topology (Cascading) ..................................................... 97
15.6. Bidirectional Ring Topology ........................................................................... 98
15.7. In-Line Topology ............................................................................................ 99
15.8. Optic Modem Topology ............................................................................... 100
15.9. Interface Converter Topology ...................................................................... 101
15.10. Transparent Interface Converter Topology ................................................ 102
15.11. Regenerator Topology ............................................................................... 102
15.12. Ethernet 10/100BaseT Remote Bridge ...................................................... 102
15.13. V.35-V.36/V.11 Interface ........................................................................... 103
15.14. Routing ...................................................................................................... 103
15.15. Service Channel ........................................................................................ 103
15.16. External 2048kbit/s clock ........................................................................... 104
15.17. External Alarm ........................................................................................... 104
15.18. Terminal Connection ................................................................................. 104
15.19. SNMP Remote Management ..................................................................... 104
15.20. Power Connections ................................................................................... 104
15.21. Straps ........................................................................................................ 105
15.22. Other Important Topics .............................................................................. 105
FIGURE INDEX
Figure 1. PDH hierarchy ................................................................................ 13
Figure 2. Power supply input panel ............................................................... 14
Figure 3. Front panel of the DM4E1 .............................................................. 15
Figure 4. Rear panel of the DM4E1 ............................................................... 15
Figure 5. Front panel of the DM16E1 ............................................................ 16
Figure 6. Rear panel of the DM16E1 with either IEC or BNC connectors ...... 16
Figure 7. Rear panel of the DM16E1 with RJ45 connectors .......................... 16
Figure 8. G.703 E1 interface straps for DM4E1 ............................................. 40
Figure 9. G.703 E1 interface straps for DM16E1 ........................................... 40
Figure 10. Local analog loopback at a G.703 interface ................................... 40
Figure 11. Local digital loopback at a G.703 interface ..................................... 41
Figure 12. Example of ring topology ................................................................ 41
Figure 13. Location of V.35 / V.36/V.11 interface straps ................................. 47
Figure 14. BERT generation and reception at the digital interface .................. 48
Figure 15. Local digital loopback at the digital interface .................................. 48
Figure 16. DM16E1 panel for optic interface card ........................................... 54
Figure 17. Local analog loopback at an optic interface .................................... 54
Figure 18. Local digital loopback at an optic interface ..................................... 55
Figure 19. A DM16E1/DM4E1 loopback operating with no failures ................. 57
Figure 20. Failure in the main loopback ........................................................... 57
Figure 21. Electric E3 interface card panel ...................................................... 59
Figure 22. Local analog loopback in an electric E3 interface ........................... 61
Figure 23. Local digital loopback in electric E3 interface ................................. 61
Figure 24. Strap location ................................................................................. 61
Figure 25. Example of bridge inverse multiplexing .......................................... 65
Figure 26. Bridge card_HW1 View .................................................................. 70
Figure 27. Bridge card_HW2 View .................................................................. 70
Figure 28. Connections in Point to Point topology ........................................... 97
Figure 29. Example of bidirectional ring with Regular-Ring topology ............... 98
Figure 30. Example of bidirectional ring with Cross-Ring topology .................. 98
Figure 31. Connections in Regular-Ring topology ........................................... 99
Figure 32. Connections in Cross-Ring topology .............................................. 99
Figure 33. Example of In-Line topology ......................................................... 100
Figure 34. Connections in In-Line topology ................................................... 100
Figure 35. Example of Optic Modem topology .............................................. 101
Figure 36. Example of interface converter ..................................................... 102
Figure 37. Example of Regenerator topology ................................................ 102
TABLE INDEX
Table 1. Consumption of the basic unit and of each interface card .............. 15
Table 2. Dimensions ..................................................................................... 15
Table 3. Weight ............................................................................................ 15
Table 4. Pinout of the DM16E1/DM4E1 – PC serial connection ................... 18
Table 5. Configurable parameters using the Config Wizard Settings Menu . 25
Table 6. RJ45 connector pinout for G.703 .................................................... 38
Table 7. G.703 interface led messages ........................................................ 38
Table 8. Pinout for V.35 ................................................................................ 46
Table 9. Pinout for V.36/V.11 ....................................................................... 46
Table 10. Characteristics of optic interfaces ................................................... 53
Table 11. Optic interface led indicators (front panel) ...................................... 54
Table 12. Leds indications for electric aggregates (front panel) ..................... 60
Table 13. Pinout for RJ45 Ethernet connector ................................................ 65
Table 14. IP addresses for private networks .................................................. 73
Table 15. Valid or global IP addresses ........................................................... 73
Table 16. Pinout of the DB9 connector for alarm inputs ................................. 89
Table 17. Pinout of DB9 connector for alarm output ....................................... 89
Table 18. Alarm conditions ............................................................................. 90
Table 19. E1C straps ...................................................................................... 90
Table 20. Failure indication according to G.751 (ITU-T recommendation for E3
multiplexing) ................................................................................... 91
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1. INTRODUCTION
DM16E1 and DM4E1 are E3, PDH (Plesiochronous Digital Hierarchy) multiplexers.
They can work with electric or optic aggregate interfaces. There are two slots for aggregate cards, which
allow for backup or ring operation.
In addition, the equipment counts on four E1 G.703 ports for tributaries in the DM4E1 model and on 16 E1
G.703 ports in the DM16E1 model. Both models have a V.35-V.36/V.11 port, an Ethernet 10BaseT port
with clearing functions, and the option to install an Ethernet Remote Bridge 10/100BaseT card.
DM16E1 and DM4E1 carry out multiplexing in accordance with G.742 (four E1 for E2 channels) and G.751
(four E2 for E3 channels) ITU-T recommendations.
In the DM16E1 model, E1 tributary interfaces can be supplied with BNC or IEC connectors for 75 ohms or
RJ45 for 120 ohms. The type of connector required should be specified when purchasing.
In the DM4E1 model, E1 tributary interfaces can be supplied with BNC or IEC connectors for 75 ohms. The
type of connector required should be specified when purchasing. RJ45 connectors for 120 ohms are
always supplied with the equipment.
A clock´s external reference is not necessary to operate the equipment. Although, a clock´s external
reference can be supplied in order to generate AIS on E1 channels.
Equipment programming can be carried out via a VT100 terminal or via a standard IBM-PC® computer,
using a VT100 terminal emulation software. The connection of the terminal to the equipment is made with
an RS-232 serial cable.
The equipment can be managed via SNMP either by the Ethernet port, on the front panel, or in band,
utilizing routing or remote management.
SNMP management is also available through the DmView application software, which runs over an HP
Open View platform. The application is able to manage a whole network, making it possible to configure,
check status, carry out tests, etc., in every network equipment.
DM16E1 and DM4E1 are physically constituted of a basic unit for mounting in 19” racks with 1,5 units of
height.
Regarding power supply, they can operate with two units of redundant power operation (Main and
Backup). The supply unit can be AC (93 to 250 V) or DC (36 to 72 V), with automatic selection. The
backup unit is identical to the main unit and is optionally supplied.
Aggregate cards and units can be inserted or removed with the equipment switched on and in operation
(hot swap).
The DM16E1 and DM4E1 equipment have a voice service channel with point-to-point, point-to-point optical
modem, regular ring, regular ring optical modem, cross ring and cross ring optical modem topologies.
There is an RJ11 connector on the front panel for a common telephonic device connection. Once the
telephone is off of the hook, an indication will be activated through sonorous alarm at the remote
equipment. The voice channel operation does not modify the data flow.
The multiplexers enable the performance of local digital and local analog loopbacks (LDL and LAL) on E1
and E3 interfaces, in addition to LDL and BERT on V.35-V.36/V.11 interfaces.
They also allow the removal and insertion of E1 signals in any point of the ring. And are provided with a
relay alarm output.
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The interfaces can be individually configured to be part or not of the alarm equipment logic. It is possible to
configure the use of up to three external alarms in this logic. The external alarms are connected to
DM16E1/DM4E1 by a DB9 connector located at the rear panel. The external alarms can be, for example,
for ambient use (temperature and humidity) or to detect intrusion into the place where the equipment is
installed (intrusion alarm). Both types of alarm (internal or external), when activated, send monitoring
information via the management system.
DM4E1 and DM16E1 have led (light-emitting diodes) indicators on their front panels to inform the
conditions of:
• local alarm.
• active test at any interface.
• functioning/presence of power supply units.
• indication of local or remote telephone off the hook.
• status of aggregate and tributary interfaces.
1.1. Aggregate Interfaces Available
1.1.1. Aggregate Optics
There are a number of aggregate optics card options, combining the following parameters:
• Compatible with both DM16E1 and DM4E1.
• Operating on a pair of fibers or on only one (TX and RX on the same fiber).
• Laser transmission power.
• Type of connector used to connect the fiber optics.
See chapter 6 to obtain more details.
1.1.2. Electric Aggregates
• E3 interface for DM16E1 and DM4E1, operating in accordance with G.703 of 34,368 kbit/s (E3).
1.2. E2 and E3 Multiplexing Principle
DM4E1 and DM16E1 multiplexers are based on G.742 and G.751 recommendations.
The Multiplexing structure is represented in Figure 1:
a) G.742: 4 E1 channels, 2048kbit/s (first order) are multiplexed generating an E2 channel, of
8448kbit/s (second order);
b) G.751: 4 E2 channels are multiplexed generating an E3 channel, of 34.368kbit/s (third order).
It should be observed that it is possible to form E2 channels with first order tributaries containing or not the
G.704 frame structure, provided the rate is 2048kbit/s. Similarly, an E3 channel can be formed by channels
with a frame structure compatible or not with that of G.742, provided the rate is 8448kbit/s.
An interesting thing about PDH multiplexing is the possibility of using different clocks, in terms of phase
and frequency, at each input point. Eventual differences are automatically compensated by the equipment.
However, the clocks must be within the standards established for G.703:
• 2048kHz ± 50 ppm (parts per million);
• 8448kHz ± 30 ppm;
• 34368kHz ± 20 ppm.
The clocks generated internally by DM16E1 and DM4E1 are within the tolerances above.
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In the two multiplexing categories, drop-insert can be configured for tributary channels, so that several
DM4E1 or DM16E1 units can share the same E3 link. Each unit inserts data into channels which are not
used by the others, and this way form an optic ring with 100% utilization of the link. More details can be
found in chapter 15.
Figure 1. PDH hierarchy
1.3. Ethernet Remote Bridge
The equipment can be supplied with an Ethernet Remote Bridge interface card, which implements a
10/100BaseT port via an RJ45 connector located on the rear panel. The connector and led indicators are
always assembled independently from the card itself, and can be added later.
More details about this interface in chapter 8.
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2. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
2.1. Environmental Conditions
Operational temperatures: 0 to 60°C.
Relative humidity: up to 95% uncondensed.
2.2. Supply Unit
The supply of energy to the equipment is made through a tripolar cable (IEC-320 standard). When using
DC voltage, the cable must be cut near the AC connection plug and connected in such a way that the
central pin of the plug corresponds to the frame ground connection and the other two pins correspond to
power units. Polarity is not important, as shown in Figure 2, below. The body of the equipment is
connected directly to the frame ground.
The equipment can be connected to any voltage within the ranges specified below, without any kind of
manual selection. This is automatically done by the equipment, for both the main and backup units. The
backup unit is optional.
Figure 2. Power supply input panel
2.3. Consumption
To estimate the total consumption of the equipment, add the consumption of the basic unit to the
consumption of the aggregate interfaces used.
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DC AC
DM4E1 11,00 9,00
DM16E1 12,00 9,81
E3 optic 1,80 1,50
Bridge 1,50 1,23
Power (W)
Interface
1,10 0,90
E3 electric
- Aggregate
- Tributary
Table 1. Consumption of the basic unit and of each interface card
2.4. Dimensions
The equipment is mounted in a 19” rack with a height of 1.5 U.
Height
Width
Depth
65mm without rubber base supports
72mm with rubber base supports
435mm without subrack brackets
483mm with subrack brackets
232mm
Table 2. Dimensions
2.5. Weight
Table 3 shows the weights of DM16E1, DM4E1 and respective modules:
DM4E1 3,10
DM16E1 3,40
E3 optic 0,10
Bridge 0,10
Power Supply 0,18
Interface
0,14
E3 electric
- Aggregate
- Tributary
Weight (kg)
Table 3. Weight
2.6. Front and Rear Panels
Figure 3. Front panel of the DM4E1
Figure 4. Rear panel of the DM4E1
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Figure 5. Front panel of the DM16E1
Figure 6. Rear panel of the DM16E1 with either IEC or BNC connectors
Figure 7. Rear panel of the DM16E1 with RJ45 connectors
2.7. Led Indicators
PSU (MAIN and BACKUP): indicate the status of the power unit supplies. When lit, it signals that the
supply is operating normally; when unlit, it shows that there is no unit; when flashing, it indicates a
defective unit, or one which is disconnected from the electric network.
AGGREG (1 and 2): indicates the status of the aggregate interface. Unlit shows that no interface is
present; continually lit shows a synchronized interface; flashing indicates LOS or AIS. More details in item
6.3.
TRIBUTARY (1 to 16 in DM16E1 and 1 to 4 in DM4E1): indicates the status of the equipment E1 G.703
tributaries. The behavior pattern is similar to that of aggregate led indicators. More details in item 4.2.
V.35 (103 and 104): reflects the status of 103 and 104 signals at the V.35 tributary.
ALARM: indicates simultaneously alarms of high and low priority. This indication will remain on until the
alarm is eliminated and the user initiates a command of recognition through the terminal port or via the
DmView SNMP management software. More details in chapter 12.
TEST: indicates that the equipment is undergoing a test. It will remain lit while any interface is executing a
test.
ETH LINK: indicates the presence of a signal at the Ethernet port on the rear panel of the equipment.
CALL: lights up when the service channel telephone is off of the hook; flashes when the equipment
receives a call from the remote equipment.
2.8. Equipment Interfaces
TERMINAL: port RS232 (V.24/V.28) in DB9 female connector, utilized to connect the equipment to the
configuration terminal by means of a serial cable. The pinout description of this connector can be seen in
chapter 15.
PHONE: connection of a fixed telephone with an RJ11 connector using a service channel. Used for
communication between operators during installation and maintenance of the link.
AGGREGATES (AG1 and AG2): two slots for the insertion of aggregate interfaces, either optic or electric.
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V.35-V.36/V.11: DB25 connector with ISO2110 Amd.1 pinout for connection to the V.11 interface at
2048kbit/s, which can be configured to assume the position of any E1 tributary within channels E2 or E3.
More details in chapter 5.
ALARM – IN and OUT: in one DB9 female connector, enables the relay contacts of the alarm, and serves
as an input for external alarms coming from other equipment. To see a description of pinout, consult
chapter 12.
10/100Base-T-Bridge: RJ45 connector for Ethernet Remote Bridge. More details in chapter 8. By this
connector there is a led indicator which shows the establishment of a link. The connectors and the led are
always assembled independently from the bridge card, which is optional.
10BaseT-SNMP: RJ45 connector for the connection of Ethernet network to SNMP management, using the
DmView software. A led indicates the status of the link.
EXTERNAL CLOCK: this BNC (or IEC169/13) connector can be connected to an external clock source of
2048kHz (in accordance with G.703), for use with E1 interfaces.
MAIN and BACKUP: ports for DC or AC voltage, as described in chapter 2.2.
TRIBUTARY (1 to 16 in DM16E1): the equipment can be supplied with RJ45 connectors for an impedance
of 120 ohms, or with BNC or IEC169/13 connectors for 75 ohms. In this case, there are straps for the
connection of the coaxial cable external shield to the frame ground (grounding).
TRIBUTARY (1 to 4 in DM4E1): the equipment can be supplied with BNC or IEC169/13 connectors for 75
ohms. In addition, RJ45 connectors for an impedance of 120 ohms are always present. In the case of 75ohm connections, straps are available for the connection of the coaxial cable external shield to the frame
ground (grounding).
2.9. Applicable Norms
ITU-TS: G.651, G.652, G.703, G.742, G.751, G.821, G.823, G.826, G.955, V.11.
Ethernet: IEEE 802.3.
Bridge: IEEE 802.1, 802.1Q Tag-based VLANs, 802.1Q VLAN priority Tag e Port Based VLAN.
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3. MANAGEMENT VIA THE TERMINAL PORT
DM4E1 and DM16E1 can be configured in two ways: via SNMP (DmView software) or via a VT100
Terminal or emulator.
This chapter addresses management via a Terminal port. For information with respect to management via
DmView, please consult the user’s guide that accompanies the DmView application software.
3.1. PC or Terminal Connection
The DM16E1/DM4E1 cards have a DB9 female connector on their front panel for the connection of the
equipment to a PC or Terminal, by means of a cable with a DB9 male connector at the end of the
DM16E1/DM4E1 and a female DB9 or DB25 connector on the end of the PC. The pinout is presented in
the table below:
DB9 (DM16E1/DM4E1 DB9 (PC) DB25 (PC)
pin 2 pin 2 pin 3
pin 3 pin 3 pin 2
pin 5 pin 5 pin 7
Table 4. Pinout of the DM16E1/DM4E1 – PC serial connection
To be sure that this will not happen, measure the voltage between these pins using an AC voltmeter. If a
potency difference is detected, check to see whether the DM16E1/DM4E1 and the PC are duly grounded
and then interconnect the signal ground to the DM16E1/DM4E1 frame ground (see item 10.1). This should
solve the problem. After taking these steps, measure the AC voltage again before connecting the serial
cable.
3.2. Introduction
Management via a Terminal port permits:
• Remotely:
− To configure all equipment interfaces.
− To activate tests on interfaces.
− To check the status of interfaces.
• Locally only:
− To configure SNMP parameters and the equipment network.
− To reconfigure the terminal access password.
− To restart the equipment.
For remote equipment management, it is necessary to connect them to the local equipment via an
aggregate link.
Take care so that there is no difference in potency between pin 5 of DB9 at DM16E1/DM4E1 (signal
ground) and pin 5 of DB9 (or pin 7 of DB25) at the PC/Terminal. If this happens, the serial interfaces of the
equipment and of the PC/Terminal will be damaged.
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3.3. Configurations for Management via the Terminal Port
Always use this system when new equipment is inserted into the ring or in cases when it is necessary to
alter the topology of the operation. For more information about how to connect the serial cable, consult
chapter 3.
Changes in the operation topology may cause the loss of data during configuration since it involves
changes in the interface data flow. New topology configurations may also momentarily or permanently
disconnect the management of ring configurations.
The insertion of new ring topology equipment only causes the loss of data during the physical insertion of
the equipment. Then the backup option is active, the removal of equipment is seen as a failure, and the
loss of data is only momentary. If the equipment has been configured correctly, management should
function normally.
The below described configurations should be made locally (direct connection through the equipment
Terminal port) before field installation:
• All the equipment must be functioning with the same topology configurations. Different topology
configurations alter the normal flow of data, which makes management impossible.
• Correct configuration of MAIN / BACKUP aggregate cards. Errors in this configuration can cause
the isolation of equipment in the ring, or loss of the management link. It is recommended not to
alter factory values for these parameters (MAIN card in slot AG1 and BACKUP card in slot AG2).
• Tests should be deactivated in all aggregates. Test activation in remote aggregates causes the
equipment to ignore management information. Aggregate tests can only be deactivated locally.
3.4. Configurations of the Terminal Serial Interface
The terminal must be configured for 9600bit/s, without flow control, 1 stop bit and without parity bit. When
configuration is done with Windows 2000, it is recommended not to use the HyperTerminal, as it
presents some functional problems on this platform. Therefore, the use of Tera Term Pro, a freeware
software, is recommended. It can be downloaded at the following electronic address:
http://www.vector.co.jp/authors/VA002416/teraterm.html
If possible, the option to send characters automatically (without pressing ENTER) should be selected in the
emulation software.
The Terminal authentication screen is represented below:
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------#
#
#
#
# Password: [ ]
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
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3.5. Trial Operation
Trial equipment may have a limited operational period. The header on the terminal screen indicates the
time remaining for use, in accordance with screen below:
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
# Trial time left:1 Days
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------#
#
#
#
# Password: [ ]
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
The trial period can be finalized either by the terminal or via management. On the terminal, this is done by
entering a specific password, which can be obtained from DATACOM.
The trial finalization password can be used in two ways via the Terminal:
• Remotely: the password is inserted after having selected the equipment to be configured (see
chapter 3.7). The insertion of the password removes the equipment from trial automatically.
• Locally, on the authentication screen of the terminal: when inserting the specific equipment
password (same password for local or remote equipment), the screen presented below is
displayed:
On the authentication screen, the software requests the equipment access password. The default
password is "proxySNMP
". To obtain further information on how to disable or reconfigure the password,
see chapter 3.6.
If the password is lost, contact our Technical Support team to solve the problem, informing the MAC
number of the equipment and the serial number. In order to know the MAC number, please access the
terminal authentication screen and type “l” (lowercase L).
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# Trial Time Configuration
#
#
# Trial Code Entry : [ ]
# Enter new trial time or [F]inish trial
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ENTER> Return and Save <ESC> Return without Saving
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
The trial is finalized by typing “F” and <ENTER> on this screen.
3.6. Main Terminal Screen
Once the Terminal has been authenticated, it will operate with a timeout of 10 minutes, valid for any of the
subsequent screens. Once this time is up, the terminal will revert to the authentication screen, and all
configurations not saved in the equipment will be lost.
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------#
#
# 1 - Choose Equipment to Configure
#
# 3 - SNMP Parameters
# 4 - Terminal Password Configuration
# 5 - Firmware download to local Equipment
#
# E - Exit
# R - Exit and Reset
#
#
#
#
#
# Option: [ ]
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------#
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Main menu options:
• Choose Equipment to Configure: Selection of the equipment to be managed, with a choice
between local and some remote locations. This option is detailed in chapter 3.7.
• SNMP Parameters: Permits the configuration of parameters for basic SNMP operations. To
obtain more details about these options, see chapter 13.
− Direct IP SNMP management: Select the type of management (e.g., SNMP). In order to
set management via a serial port, this parameter should be disabled.
Trial equipment indicate the remaining operational time on the screen header. If the time expires, the
equipment will be restarted and will not transmit data anymore.
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− Manager IP address to send traps: The addresses of the management workstations
(using DmView) that are present in the sub-network must receive updates on changes in
the interfaces installed in the equipment. Factory value: 0.0.0.0. To avoid unnecessary
LAN traffic, only configure this parameter if SNMP management is going to be used.
− Read SNMP Community: Keyword that must be included in SNMP packs for reading
permission. Factory value: public.
− Read and Write SNMP Community: Keyword that must be included in SNMP packs for
writing permission. Factory value: private.
− Allow SNMP SET operations: Allows to activate/deactivate modifications of parameters
in the equipment via SNMP. This protection has no effect on configurations done via the
Terminal port.
• Terminal Password Configuration: Permits the access password to be altered and/or disabled.
− Ask for Password on Terminal initialization: Enables/disables the terminal access
password. If the password is disabled and then enabled again, the terminal reverts to the
factory value: "proxySNMP". Factory value: YES.
− Change Password: Permits the terminal access password to be modified.
• Firmware Download to Local Equipment:
Enables the firmware updating via the terminal.
For further efficiency, the update through TFTO is recommended (refer to 14.2 item).
• Exit / Exit and Reset: Presents options to close configurations via the Terminal port, reverting to
the terminal authentication screen. In order to assure that the parameters, which are dependent
on reinitiating the equipment, take effect, it is necessary to use the "Exit and Reset" option. The
terminal will prompt the use of this option whenever necessary.
3.7. Option Choose Equipment to Configure
This option opens the equipment choice menu.
On this screen it is possible to choose the equipment to be configured: local equipment or remote
connected to the local one through an aggregate link.
In order for the management system to function correctly, configurations must initially be made locally. This
requirement is necessary because an established aggregate link is needed for the management operation.
Details about the required configuration are addressed in chapter 3.3.
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# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# Choose Equipment
#
# *1 - DM4E1 Multiplexer local
# *2 - DM4E1 Multiplexer 244391
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
# Option: [ ]
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ENTER> Refresh <ESC> Exit
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Option 1 always refers to local equipment (with which the Terminal port is connected). The remaining
options refer to remote equipment connected via the aggregate link.
Remote devices are listed in accordance with their serial numbers.
Some remote devices may not be available for management from this terminal. This is due, in general, to
the fact that there is local management available for this equipment, via a Terminal or via DmView.
Another possible reason is that the management link is not established yet. The equipment available for
management is marked with the indicator "*".
If the equipment on trial is chosen, then the password for ending the trial period is automatically lost. If the
user keys in <ENTER>, the equipment will continue to be used on trial.
Once an equipment is chosen (options 1 to 2 in the example), configuration can start, either locally or
remotely.
In order to update equipment management properties, use the "Refresh" option, activated by <ENTER>.
To return to the main screen of the Terminal, use the "Exit" option, activated by <ESC>. Following the
terminal standard, the main functions are detailed on the status bar (last line on the screen, between the
separators formed by "-").
Once the equipment to be configured has been chosen, the terminal will exhibit information on
configuration and status referring to these specific units. In the following sub-sections, details of the
configuration of the equipment interfaces will be addressed.
When
the trial period is over, the equipment is restarted and does not transmit data anymore. Equipment
with the trial time expired only restart working after the typing of the password.
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3.8. Equipment Main Menu
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
# /local
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# Main Menu
#
# 1 - Settings Menu
# 2 - Tests Menu
# 3 - Status Menu
# 4 - View System Parameters
# 5 - Network Parameters
# 6 - Config Wizard
#
#
#
#
#
#
#
# Option: [ ]
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ESC> Return to Previous Menu
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
According to the equipment chosen, the terminal header will be slightly altered with the inclusion of
location data in the terminal menu tree. This system is similar to a directory structure.
The first level of the directory tree identifies the equipment being configured. Lower levels refer to menus
chosen from the main menu. In this manual, menus will be referred to according to this designation (if any);
the equipment identifier will be omitted.
Main Menu options (and respective chapters):
• Settings Menu: Allows enabling and configuration of data interface parameters, test activation and
alarm generation.
• Tests Menu: Enables tests in the data interface. Test activation in remote devices may disconnect
the management system. See chapter 3.3 for more information.
• Status Menu: Verifies the status of equipment interfaces. Also allows restarting the alarm status.
• View System Parameters: This menu shows general features of the equipment. It sets the
equipment number within the ring (device identifier), which is essential for the management to run
correctly. See chapter 3.3 for more information.
• Network Parameters: This menu sets the parameters for IP interfaces (Ethernet and routing).
• Config Wizard: Configuration menu for quick installation.
3.9. Config Wizard
The Config Wizard menu allows fast access to the routing interfaces, being ideal to quickly configure IPbased management systems. The illustration below shows the Config Wizard main screen:
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# --------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica - DM16E1 Multiplexer
# /local/wizard
# --------------------------------------------------------------------------# Topology : [ Point to Point ]
# Read SNMP Community : [public ]
# Read and Write SNMP Community : [private ]
# Trap1:[ 0. 0. 0. 0] Trap2:[ 0. 0. 0. 0] Trap3:[ 0. 0. 0. 0]
#
# WAN1 DMLAN Rate:[ In Band 40k ] Tributary:[ 1]
# WAN2 Protocol: [ PPP ] Tributary:[ 1] Clk:[ Int. ] Dir:[ V.35 ]
#
# Gateway Interface DLCI Host Address
# [ Ethernet ] [0000] [ 0. 0. 0. 0]
# RIP
# Interface Enable DLCI Sub-Net Address Sub-Net Mask TX _ RX
# Ethernet [ YES ] [192.168. 0. 25][255.255.255. 0] [ RIP1_Both ]
# WAN1(DMLAN) [ YES ] [192.168. 50. 50][255.255.255. 0] [ RIP1_Both ]
# WAN2 [ NO ][0000] [192.168. 2. 25][255.255.255. 0] [ RIP1_Both ]
#
# --------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ENTER> Return and Save <ESC> Return without Saving
# ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
SNMP management will not operate during setup when using the Config Wizard. This also happens when
the device is managed via terminal.
All changes done in the Config Wizard screen are automatically activated and saved on E2PROM when
pressing <ENTER>.
Changes to the gateway default configuration will generate a reset on the respective equipment.
Configurable parameters are shown in table below:
Parameter
Topology
Read
Community
Write
Community
TrapN
Interface
DLCI
Host address
Tributary
Clk
Direction
Enable
DLCI
Sub-Net
Address
Sub-Net Mask
Base address for structured sub-net
address on the interface
Sub-net IP mask on the interface
Description
Equipment
Operating topology
DLCI used by the interface. Valid only for
WAN2 using Frame Relay
SNMP read community
SNMP write community
Target address for traps
Gateway
Interface where the gateway default is
connected
Defines DLCI for gateway when using
Frame Relay interfaces.
Gateway default address
Roteamento
Indicates the E1 tributary used by WANs.
Does not apply to WAN1 configured to
40k In Band
Clock reference used by WAN2
Data direction for the WAN2 interface
Interface enabling
Table 5. Configurable parameters using the Config Wizard Settings Menu
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3.10. Settings Menu
This menu is used to grant access to equipment settings (options 1, 2, and 3) and to the management of
user settings (options 4 to 9).
Submenus of the Settings menu:
• General Settings: Parameters that affect the equipment as a whole. Allows changes to the
topology, scrambler, external clock settings, backup settings and enabling of external alarm.
• Port Settings: Individual parameters for modular interfaces (aggregate or bridge) or for interfaces
mounted in the equipment.
• Aggregate Map Settings: This table indicates where each of the enabled tributaries will be
directed to
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
# /local/settings
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# Settings Menu
#
# 1 - General Settings
# 2 - Port Settings
# 3 - Aggregate Map Settings
#
# 4 - Check user settings
# 5 - Update changes (user memory to equipment)
# 6 - Recall equipment configuration (equipment to user memory)
# 7 - Save equipment configuration to E2PROM
# 8 - Recall E2PROM settings to user memory
# 9 - Recall Factory values to user memory
#
# User memory status :[ E2PROM Config. ]
#
# Option: [ ]
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ENTER> Refresh <ESC> Exit
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Equipment configurations are stored in non-volatile memory (E2PROM). This feature guarantees that
settings will not be lost in case of a power failure or system reset (as during software upgrade).
The following steps are necessary to change E2PROM settings:
a) Load current settings from memory.
b) Change settings.
c) Test the new settings without applying them (optional).
d) Apply the new settings on the equipment (volatile memory).
e) Save the settings in non-volatile memory (E2PROM).
These steps are necessary because many settings are dependent on each other. For example, in DM16E1
devices, the V.35 tributary interface uses the same physical space within the E3 frame as tributary E1
number 16. Therefore, in a DM16E1 device with an active tributary 16, a command to activate the V.35
tributary interface could be considered inconsistent.
The mechanics described above allow for temporary inconsistencies (step b), as in the example of
simultaneous activation of tributary 16 and tributary V.35. Inconsistencies are corrected in a draft copy of
the equipment memory (user memory). Optionally, the equipment may validate the new configuration (step
c). This checking step has the purpose of being a guide in the configuration validation. Another advantage
is that the equipment may continue to operate normally during the reconfiguration process.
Next, the configuration should be validated. By security, the equipment uses a volatile memory (equipment
memory) as base for the equipment using. Thus, coherent configurations can be tested as for
functionalities with the possibility of an easier return to a functional configuration hosted on a non-volatilememory (E2prom settings). Once the configurations are validated, the equipment modifies its operation
mode and data loss may occur.
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Finally, if the desired result was achieved using the new configurations, they can be stored in non-volatile
memory (step e). Values saved in this memory are also accessible to users anytime for the establishment
of new configurations. Additionally, factory values can also be used to the same purpose.
Memory functions of the Settings menu are described below:
• Check user settings. Validates user memory configuration.
• Update changes (user memory to equipment): Tries to apply user memory to equipment.
• Recall equipment configuration (equipment to user memory): Copies equipment memory
configuration to user memory.
• Save equipment configuration to E2prom: Stores resident equipment memory into non-volatile
memory (E2PROM settings) inside the equipment.
• Recall E2prom settings to user memory: Copies settings from non-volatile memory (E2PROM
settings) inside the equipment to user memory.
• Recall Factory values to user memory: Loads preset factory values to user memory.
Responses to the commands presented above are directed to the User memory status field described
below:
• User memory status: Displays the status of user memory and the results of setup operations
(options 3 to 8 of the Settings menu). All possibilities for this field are described below:
− Factory Config.: Indicates that the equipment is operating under factory preset settings,
normally in response to a request to recall factory values (see item Recall Factory values
to user memory in this chapter).
− E2prom Config.: Indicates that the equipment is operating on non-volatile memory
(E2PROM) settings. This is the standard response when the equipment is restarted and
when a request is made to store active memory contents (equipment configuration) on
E2PROM memory.
− Temporary Config.: Indicates that the user memory is not identical to the equipment
memory. This occurs in response to changes made to the user memory that are not
activated yet.
− Temp. Full Compatible Config.: Indicates that the user memory is fully consistent and
may be activated on the equipment. Please note that even a fully consistent memory
does not guarantee a correct configuration. As such, memory activation may cause
incorrect results. This status is a response to a user memory verification request (see
Check User Settings in this chapter).
− Temp. Partial Compatible Config.: Indicates that the user memory is partially
inconsistent, but the inconsistency was overridden by the equipment (e.g. by
deactivating an interface). Therefore, this configuration may be activated. This may
cause the equipment to behave slightly differently from the settings intended, in
response to a user memory verification request (see Check User Settings in this
chapter).
− Temp. Invalid Config.: Indicates that the user memory is inconsistent and needs to be
corrected. Any attempt to activate this configuration will have no effect on the equipment.
This status is a response to a user memory verification request (see Check User
Settings in this chapter).
− Full Active Config.: Indicates that the user memory was successfully transferred to the
active equipment memory. Please note that even a fully consistent memory does not
guarantee a correct configuration for a given user application. This status is a response
to a user memory verification request. See Update changes (user memory to equipment)
in this chapter.
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− Partial Active Config.: Indicates that the user memory was partially transferred to the
active equipment memory due to some inconsistency. To check which settings were
changed, use the Recall equipment configuration (equipment to user memory) option
previously described in this chapter. This status is a response to a user memory
verification request. See Update changes (user memory to equipment) in this chapter.
− Invalid Config.: Indicates that the user memory was not accepted by the equipment due
to inconsistencies. At this point, it is possible to retrieve a consistent configuration (see
instructions on how to retrieve previous settings above). Alternatively, a correction of the
inconsistency may be attempted. This status is a response to a user memory verification
request. See Update changes (user memory to equipment) in this chapter.
Finally, good configuration practices include step-by-step changes to the user memory with frequent tests.
See Update changes (user memory to equipment) in this chapter to obtain more information. Thus,
isolating possible configuration inconsistencies becomes a simpler task.
3.10.1. General Settings
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# DataCom Telematica – DM16E1 Multiplexer
# /local/settings/equip
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# General Settings
#
# Topology :[ Point to Point ]
# ALS Protection Retry Time :[ 10 seconds ]
# 2048kHz E1 AIS Reference :[ Internal ]
# Aggregate Backup :[ Automatic ]
# Backup Enter Time :[ Instantaneous ]
# Backup Return Time :[ 30 seconds ]
# External Alarm 1 :[ Disable ]
# External Alarm 2 :[ Disable ]
# External Alarm 3 :[ Disable ]
# Alarm Output Activity Time :[ Forever ]
# Alarm Output Frequency :[ Infinity ]
#
#
#
# ------------------------------------------------------------------------# <ENTER> Save and Exit <ESC> Exit <SPACE/TAB> Change
# -------------------------------------------------------------------------
• Function keys:
− Arrows: Alternate among the options on the screen.
− Enter: Saves settings on user memory and exits screen.
− Esc: Discards changes and exits screen.
− Tab / Spacebar: Changes the value of each configuration field. The Tab key shows the
next option while the spacebar shows the previous option, making selection from long
lists of options easier.
Menu options:
• Topology. Operating topology for the equipment. This configuration is dependent on the
aggregate cards installed. Additional information may be found in chapter and in chapter 15. In case of
inconsistencies on this setting, the device will retrieve the factory default option (Point to Point). The
equipment may operate under the following topologies:
− Interface Converter: Data received from the main aggregate card are transmitted directly
to the backup interface and vice-versa. A proprietary scrambler is inserted in the optic
aggregates to assure clock regeneration.
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− Transparent Interface Converter: Similar to Interface Converter but does not use a
scrambler in the optic aggregates. For this configuration to work properly, it is necessary
to ensure that the device connected to the optic side is transmitting data with adequate
variability to clock regeneration.
− Regenerator: Identical to the Transparent Interface Converter. The equipment is only
used to regenerate optic signals.
− Point to Point: Two devices are connected in a point to point topology. The chosen
tributaries are inserted in the upper order hierarchies (E2 and E3) in one end and
removed from the other one in both transmission directions. This topology allows the use
of a backup card for additional protection.
− Regular Ring: Two or more devices are connected in a ring topology. The chosen
tributaries are inserted in the upper order hierarchies (E2 and E3) in one end and
removed from the selected devices, which may be any of the components of the ring.
The main aggregates configure one ring, and the backup aggregates configure a
protection ring to be used if the main link is lost. One or two cards per equipment may be
used. Two cards are required in backup configurations. In this topology, since data
pertinent to the main link come from one location and are redirected to another one, the
use of bidirectional aggregate cards is considered inconsistent. This configuration is
suitable to three or more devices. It should not be used in a two-device setup.
− Cross Ring: Two or more equipment are connected in a ring topology. The chosen
tributaries are inserted in the upper order hierarchies (E2 and E3) in one end and
removed from the selected devices, which may be any of the components of the ring.
Here the pair formed by the RX of the main card and by the TX of the backup card
configures the main data link. Similarly, the pair formed by the TX of the main card and
by the RX of the backup card configures the protection data link. The main advantage of
this topology is the possibility of using bidirectional cards, hence using only one fiber link
(instead of two) between two adjacent points in the ring. As two cards are needed to
implement this configuration, the use of backup is native.
− Line Terminator / Line Network: In-line configuration. It works similarly to the Cross Ring
topology, except for the fact that the ring ends are not interconnected. This configuration
does not allow backups. The end devices must be configured as Line Terminators, while
the remaining ones must be set to Line Network.
− Transp. Opt.Modem / PtP Opt.Modem: Under these topologies, data received from the
aggregates are directed to an E3 tributary (DM4E1 E3 mode, and DM16E1). These may
use backups as in Point to Point topologies. Using Transp. Opt.Modem, data are
forwarded directly, with no modifications. PtP Opt.Modem allows remote device
management. The equipment will not allow these topologies when the E3 internal
tributary is not present (invalid configuration).
− Regular Ring Opt.Modem / Cross Ring Opt.Modem: Similarly to Transp. Opt.Modem,
these topologies allow E2/E3 as tributaries in a Regular Ring or Cross Ring. As such,
access from remote locations to the data in this ring is allowed. The E2/E3 used must be
structured containing E1 tributaries according to the PDH hierarchy. All E1 channels not
used in the remote location must stay in pass-through so as to guarantee the correct
functioning of the devices connected to the ring. This configuration is suitable to three or
more devices. It should not be used in a two-device setup.
• ALS Protection Time: Automatic Laser Shutdown control. This feature corresponds to the period
during which the laser is turned off whenever LOS is detected on the protected interface (RX in the
opposite direction, same aggregate interface except on Regular Ring and Regular Ring Opt.Modem
topologies).This protection affects only optic interfaces that are installed in the equipment. Electric
interfaces are always on. In order to disable this protection, use the value Always on.When this protection
is active, the Backup return time must be set to at least 10 seconds.
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• 2048kHz E1 AIS Reference: Used in the event of data loss in an aggregate link. This loss must
be signaled to the tributaries according to the G.742/G.751 recommendations. It is possible to set
which clock reference will be used to emit AIS to the tributaries when this condition occurs.
Options are:
− Internal: Uses the local clock reference.
− External: Uses the external clock reference, which is accessible on the rear panel of the
device. If this clock fails, the equipment will automatically switch to the internal clock
reference.
• Aggregate Backup: Used as backup to the equipment. In the descriptions that follow, the
aggregate interface set up as MAIN is referred to as the main link. The same applies to the
backup interface. Options are:
− Disable: Backup is disabled, and use of the main link is mandatory. The equipment will
ignore possible errors in aggregate interfaces.
− Automatic: Backup is enabled. The equipment will use the backup link if necessary. If no
backup interfaces are present, the equipment will indicate failure in case of loss of the
main link. This option enforces the Backup Enter Time and Backup Return Time defined
below.
− Semi-Automatic: Backup is enabled. The equipment will use the backup link if
necessary. If no backup interfaces are present, the equipment will indicate failure in case
of loss of the main link. This option enforces the Backup Enter Time and Backup Return
Time defined below. Additionally, a recognition signal is needed so that the equipment
goes back to the main link once the Backup Return Time is reached. See menu Status /
Equip.
− Forced Using Backup, Forced Using Ring Backup, Forced Generating Ring Backup,
Forced Forwarding Ring Data: These values are used to force the equipment to behave
as if it were using the backup link.
• Backup Enter Time, Backup Return Time: These times are used to define how long the main link
should be in LOS condition to be considered an inappropriate link and how long after the main
link is synchronized it may be considered reliable, respectively.
• External Alarm 1, 2 e 3: Individually activate / deactivate external alarm inputs. Options are:
− Enable: External alarm enabled. This alarm will be part of the equipment alarm logic.
Any changes in the conditions of this alarm will be notified to the management system
(terminal or SNMP).
− Disable: External alarm disabled. This alarm will be ignored in the equipment alarm
logic. Any changes in conditions of this alarm will not be notified to the management
system (terminal or SNMP).
• Alarm Output Activity Time: Indicates the time during which the alarm relay will remain active in
case of failure. The Disable value means it will be not enabled, and Forever will keep the output
always active in case of an alarm event. The time range is configurable between 1 s and 24 h.
• Alarm Output Frequency: Time after which the external alarm output is activated after Alarm
Output Activity Time starts counting. The Instantaneous value reactivates the relay right after the
end of the period, and Infinity means the activation period will not repeat. The time range is
configurable between 1 s and 24 h.
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