Interphase Tech iSPAN 5535 PRI User Manual

iSPAN™ 5535 PRI

PCI ISDN Adapter

Users Guide

Document No. UG05535-000, REVB2

Print Date: July 2002

NOTE

See Appendix I for Regulatory Statements/Conditions
that affect the operation of this product.
The CE Declaration of Conformity can be found at

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Safety Precautions

The following general safety precautions must be observed during all
phases of operation of this equipment. Failure to comply with these
precautions or with specific warnings elsewhere in this manual violates
safety standards of design, manufacture, and intended use of the
equipment. Interphase Corporation assumes no liability for the user’s
failure to comply with these requirements. As the user of the product,
you must observe all stated warnings and safety precautions in order to
safely operate the equipment in your environment.

Do Not Substitute Parts or Modify Equipment

Because of the danger of introducing additional hazards, do not install
substitute parts or perform any unauthorized modification of the
equipment. Contact your local Interphase representative for service and
repair to ensure that safety features are maintained.

Ground the Instrument

To minimize shock hazard, the equipment chassis and enclosure must be
connected to an electrical ground. The power cable must either be
plugged into an approved three-contact electrical outlet or used with a
three-contact to two-contact adapter, with the grounding wire (green)
firmly connected to an electrical ground (safety ground) at the power
outlet.

Do Not Operate in an Explosive Atmosphere

Do not operate the equipment in the presence of flammable gases or
fumes. Operation of any electrical equipment in such an environment
constitutes a definite safety hazard.

Keep away from Live Circuits

Do not install or replace the component with power cables connected.
Under certain conditions, dangerous voltages may exist even with the
power cable removed. To avoid injuries, always disconnect power and
discharge circuits before touching them.

Telephone Lines Unsafe Voltages

As unsafe voltages (Telecommunication Network Voltages) exist on
ISDN lines, safety precautions must be taken to prevent contact with any
dangerous area of the system.

WARNING

■ The ISDN cable(s) must remain disconnected from the

telecommunications system until the card has been
installed in the system.

■ The installation of the card in the host system must be

done in a way that ensures at least 2mm of air gap
between the Printed Circuit Board (PCB) card and any
other components in the host system, so that the
unsafe area remains located only on the ISDN card.

■ The modem card must only be used in a host system

with a screw-down cover / lid in order to protect the
operator.

Telephone Wiring Warnings

Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm. Never install
telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed
for wet locations. Never touch non-isolated telephone wires or terminals
unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.
Any intervention on the card or in its proximity should be made with the
telephone connector unplugged.

Observe Dangerous Procedure Warnings

Warnings precede potentially dangerous procedures throughout this
manual. Instructions contained in the warnings must be followed. You
should also employ all other safety precautions which you deem
necessary for the operation of the equipment in your operating
environment.

WARNING

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
electromagnetic energy. It may cause or be susceptible to
electromagnetic interference (EMI) if not installed and
used in a cabinet with adequate EMI protection.

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1Contents

Using This Guide........................................................................................ vii

Audience ............................................................................................... vii

Icon Conventions................................................................................. vii

Text Conventions ............................................................................... viii

Documentation Updates ...................................................................... ix

Driver Updates........................................................................................x

CHAPTER 1 Introduction

Adapter Overview

RAS Support Overview.........................................................................2

Product Features ...............................................................................3

Minimum System Requirements..........................................................4

Software Drivers.....................................................................................5

CHAPTER 2 Installing the Hardware

Overview

Verifying Minimum Requirements......................................................7

Inspecting the Adapter...........................................................................7

Installing the Adapter ............................................................................9

Connecting the Adapter to an MVIP Bus.........................................14

CHAPTER 3 Connecting to the Line

Overview

North America T1/PRI Line ...............................................................17

..................................................................................................7

Requirements for MVIP Bus Electrical Termination................15

How to Configure MVIP Electrical Termination

on the iSPAN-PRI

................................................................................................17

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Connecting directly to the line without a CSU..........................18

Connecting directly to the line with an internal CSU...............19

Connecting to the line through an external CSU....................... 20

T1/PRI Cabling ....................................................................................22

T1 Link Requirements................................................................... 22

European E1/PRI Line ........................................................................23

Connection Method........................................................................ 23

E1/PRI Cabling Requirements ..................................................... 23

E1 Link Requirements................................................................... 24

Connector Pinouts................................................................................24

Connecting the Adapter to the Network...........................................25

CHAPTER 4 Installing the Software

Overview

...............................................................................................27

Verifying Minimum Requirements ................................................... 27

Installing and Setting Up the Drivers................................................28

Setting up RAS Support Properties .............................................36

Setting Up ISDN B Channels as RAS Ports ..............................38

Checking the ISDN Line with LoopTest....................................43

Removing the Drivers ......................................................................... 46

CHAPTER 5 Setting Up WAN Firmware and Hardware

Overview

...............................................................................................51

Accessing Online Help........................................................................ 51

Managing Firmware and Hardware...................................................52

Firmware Management..................................................................53

Hardware Management .................................................................55

Setting Up ISDN PRI Port Properties............................................... 56

Configuring the Switch Type ....................................................... 57

Selecting the CRC Type (Europe Only) ..................................... 58

Editing DS1 Properties (North America Only) ......................... 58

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CHAPTER 6 Setting Up RAS Support Properties

Overview

................................................................................................63

Accessing Online Help ........................................................................63

Determining RAS Support Parameters .............................................64

CHAPTER 7 Troubleshooting

Overview

................................................................................................67

Interpreting Adapter LEDs .................................................................67

North America.................................................................................68

Europe (Other than France)...........................................................69

France ...............................................................................................70

Problems and Possible Solutions .......................................................72

APPENDIX A Specifications

Adapter Specifications

.........................................................................77

Operating Environment .......................................................................77

Storage Environment ...........................................................................78

APPENDIX B Using the SynWatch Utility

Overview

................................................................................................79

Accessing Online Help ........................................................................80

Starting SynWatch................................................................................80

Mouse Button Functions .....................................................................82

Watching ISDN Channels...................................................................82

Watching the ISDN D Channel ....................................................82

Watching ISDN B Channels .........................................................84

Watching ISDN Layer 1 Alarms........................................................85

Stopping and Freezing the Display....................................................86

Changing the Watch Mode .................................................................86

Editing ISDN Channel Settings..........................................................87

Saving and Editing Frames .................................................................88

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APPENDIX C Using the LoopTest Utility

Overview

...............................................................................................89

Accessing Online Help........................................................................ 90

Testing your ISDN Line...................................................................... 90

Displaying and Saving Events ...........................................................92

Setting the Number of Frames to Send.............................................93

Understanding LoopTest Messages .................................................. 94

APPENDIX D Using RAS Utilities

Overview

...............................................................................................97

RAS Manager .......................................................................................97

RasTracker ............................................................................................98

Routing and Remote Access Service ................................................ 98

APPENDIX E Using the LineTest Utility

Overview

.............................................................................................101

Accessing Online Help......................................................................101

Determining the Current Port Mode ...............................................102

Setting Port and Clock Modes .........................................................102

Loopback Mode............................................................................104

PRBS Generator and Monitor Mode .........................................105

Operational Mode......................................................................... 106

Clock Modes .................................................................................106

APPENDIX F Using the LineStatus Utility

Overview

.............................................................................................109

Accessing Online Help......................................................................109

Interpreting LineStatus Indicators ...................................................110

Alarm LEDs ..................................................................................111

Error LEDs .................................................................................... 112

Loopback LEDs............................................................................112

Statistics Parameters .................................................................... 113

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APPENDIX G Quick Reference of Common Tasks

Overview

..............................................................................................115

Index of Common Tasks ...................................................................115

Procedures ...........................................................................................116

APPENDIX H ISDN Technology Overview

Overview

..............................................................................................125

Basic Rate Interface ...........................................................................125

Primary Rate Interface.......................................................................126

APPENDIX I Regulatory Statements

FCC

.......................................................................................................127

Canada..................................................................................................129

Europe ..................................................................................................131

EN60950–IEC950 Security Standard..............................................132

Accessory.......................................................................................132

Glossary.......................................................................................................133

Index.............................................................................................................143

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2Using This Guide

Audience

This manual assumes that its audience has a general
understanding of computing and networking terminology. If
you need more information about this terminology (in addition
to what this manual provides), see the following web sites:

• ISDN links:

http://www.bellcore.com/nic

http://www.via-isdn.org

http://www.comware.com/telcom/telcolnk.htm

• Networking glossary:

http://www.ctcnet.com/tips/glossary.htm

Icon Conventions

Icons draw your attention to especially important information,
such as the following:

NOTE

The Note icon indicates important points of interest
related to the current subject.

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Text Conventions

CAUTION

The Caution icon brings to your attention those items or
steps that, if not properly followed, could cause problems
in your machine’s configuration or operating system.

WARNING

The Warning icon alerts you to steps or procedures that
could be hazardous to your health, cause permanent
damage to the equipment, or impose unpredictable
results on the surrounding environment.

Text Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual. Computer­generated text is shown in typewriter font. Examples of
computer-generated text are: program output (such as the
screen display during the software installation procedure),
commands, directory names, file names, variables, prompts,
and sections of program code.

Example of computer-generated text

Commands to be entered by the user are printed in bold
Courier type. For example:

cd /usr/tmp

Pressing the return key (
command line entry is assumed, when not explicitly shown.
For example:

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↵ Return) at the end of the

/bin/su

is the same as:

Using This Guide

/bin/su

Required user input, when mixed with program output, is
printed in bold Courier type.

↵ Return

Documentation Updates

The latest documentation (in Adobe® Acrobat® pdf) for our
current products are available on our WWW site. Interphase
recommends our customers visit the web site to verify that they
have the latest version of the documentation.

1. Access the following web page:

http://www.iphase.com

2. Move the mouse (or other pointer) and click on the

Products option. A menu will appear on the left side

with Telecom Solutions, Enterprise Solutions, and
Services options. Choose the appropriate menu item
(such as PowerSAN Fibre Channel HBAs).

3. A new web page with a list of the currently offered

products will appear. Choose your product by clicking
on the product number (i.e. 4532, 5540, 4575, etc.).

4. The Product Description page appears for the product

selected. At the left side of the page is a list showing
additional information web pages for that product.
Choose the User Guides item.

5. A new web page appears with a list of the latest released

user guides available for the product. Click on the
document you require.

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Driver Updates

Driver Updates

Contact our Technical Support Department at
[e-mail] to determine if updated drivers are
available for your product.

When contacting technical support, please be sure to provide
your name, company name and address, phone number,
product name, driver version (if applicable), OS and version (if
applicable) and serial number. Providing this information will
help speed up our response.

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1Introduction

Adapter Overview

The iSPAN™ PRI (Primary Rate Interface) adapter is a
Peripheral Component (PCI) add-on board for PCI-based PCs,
servers, and workstations. It enables systems to connect to one
or two ISDN primary rate interfaces.

The single-PRI version is powered by the IBM
403GA 32-bit RISC processor at 33 MHz.

The dual-PRI version is powered by the IBM PowerPC
403GCX 32-bit RISC processor at 66 MHz, and combined
with a 32-bit/33-MHz PCI interface. It provides a fast pathway
to enterprise communication server applications.

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®

PowerPC™

Figure 1-1. iSPAN PRI PCI ISDN Adapter (Dual PRI Version)

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RAS Support Overview

RAS Support Overview

This adapter supports Microsoft® Remote Access Service
(RAS), which enables remote user connections over ISDN
lines. RAS enables the transport of TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and
NetBEUI protocols.

RAS supports all of the mainstream networking clients,
including the following:

• Windows for Workgroups

• LAN Manager

• Windows 95

• Windows NT Workstations

• Windows NT Servers

• UNIX

• Macintosh

• NetWare

• OS/2-based clients.

RAS connection enables all services typically available to a
LAN-connected user (including file- and print-sharing,
database access, and messaging) , as shown in the following
illustration:

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Figure 1-2. RAS Features

Chapter 1: Introduction

Product Features

• PCI 2.1 compliant master/target bus interface

• North America and Europe ISDN Compatibility

(NET3, E-DSS1, NI-1, NI-2)

• Conforms to all industry standards and specifications

(FCC part 15 class A and part 68, CE class A, IEC950)

• Single PRI version:

– 32-bit RISC processor PowerPC 403GA @ 33 MHz

– 4-MB dual port DRAM memory and 128 KB Flash

EEPROM

– RAS support for up to 30 B channels and 1 D

channel (Europe) or 23 B channels and 1 D channel
(United States and Japan)

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Minimum System Requirements

• Dual PRI version:

– 32-bit RISC processor PowerPC 403GCX @

66 MHz

– 8-MB dual port DRAM memory and 128-KB Flash

EEPROM

– RAS support for up to 60 B channels and 2 D

channels (Europe) or 46 B channels and 2 D
channels (United States and Japan)

• 32-bit, 33-MHz local bus

• HDLC and transparent mode on each B channel

• Short PCI form factor (174.63 x 106.68 mm)

• Full plug-and-play installation.

Minimum System Requirements

The minimum system requirements for using this adapter with
Microsoft Remote Access Service (RAS) are:

• An Intel

(either Workstation or Server)

®

system running Windows NT Version 4.0

• Bus architecture: PCI Local Bus Specification Revision

2.1

• Processor: Pentium at 133 MHz

• 32 MB RAM (you may need up to 128 MB depending

on your RAS configuration and usage)

• A hard disk with 3 MB free

• A 3.5" diskette drive or a CD-ROM drive

• Single PRI version: One functional ISDN primary rate

interface

• Dual PRI version: One or two functional ISDN primary

rate interfaces

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• CSU (Channel Service Unit)

(For more information, see North America T1/PRI Line
on page 17).

Software Drivers

You can install only one iSPAN-PRI PCI ISDN adapter per
system. Each adapter requires the following drivers:

• WAN adapter driver for Windows NT: the basic driver

required to support the adapter

• RAS Support: the driver required to support Microsoft

Remote Access Service over ISDN. Enables the
transport of TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, and NetBEUI protocols
over ISDN lines.

These drivers are both installed during the installation
procedure.

The general software architecture is as follows:

Chapter 1: Introduction

Figure 1-3. Software Architecture Overview

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Software Drivers

The complete iSPAN-PRI software is stored on a single
diskette or a CD-ROM included in the adapter package.

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2Installing the Hardware

Overview

You can install the iSPAN-PRI adapter in any suitable PCI
expansion slot. To install your adapter, follow these basic
steps:

1. Verify that the system meets minimum requirements.

2. Inspect the adapter.

3. Install the adapter in a host expansion slot.

4. Connect the adapter to an MVIP Bus, if required.

The tools required are a grounding strap and a #1 Phillips head
screwdriver. Both are delivered with the product and are
included in the packaging.

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Verifying Minimum Requirements

Before installing this adapter, verify that your system meets
the minimum requirements described in Minimum System
Requirements on page 4.

Inspecting the Adapter

Before installing the adapter in your computer, you need to
visually inspect it for any damage that might have occurred
during shipment from the factory.

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Inspecting the Adapter

CAUTION

The adapter is packed in an antistatic bag to protect it
during shipment. Keep the adapter in its protective
antistatic bag until you are ready to install it in the host
computer. To prevent damage to the adapter due to
electrostatic discharge, wear a grounding strap on your
wrist or ankle and handle the adapter only by its edges. Do
not touch its components or any metal parts other than
the faceplate. If your adapter is a fiber adapter, do not
remove the connector cap(s) until you’re ready to install
the adapter.

1. Open the shipping container and carefully remove its

contents.

2. Inspect each item for damage. If you find any omissions

or damage, contact your network supplier and the
carrier (for example, UPS or Federal Express) that
delivered the package.

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Installing the Adapter

WARNING

Your computer operates at voltages that can be lethal.
Follow all cautions and warnings in this installation
procedure, both to protect yourself and prevent damage
to your computer. Use only tools with nonconductive
handles, or tools coated with, covered with, or made with
nonconductive materials. Nonconductive materials are
materials that do not conduct electric current, such as

With a grounding strap connected to your wrist or ankle, do the
following to install the adapter:

Chapter 2: Installing the Hardware

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Installing the Adapter

1. Turn off the computer’s power switch, and unplug the

unit from its power source.

Figure 2-1. Unplugging the Computer

2. Disconnect all cables connected to the main system

unit, and remove the computer cover according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

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