Loop Telecom Loop-V 4100 User Manual

Loop-V 4100 Controller

User’s Manual

LOOP TELECOMMUNICATION INTERNATIONAL, INC. 8F, NO. 8, HSIN ANN ROAD SCIENCE-BASED IN DUST RIAL PARK HSINCHU, TAIWAN Tel: +886-3-578-7696 Fax: +886-3-578-7695

P/N: 51.LV4100.100

01/2004 Version 1.6

Table of Contents

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION.....................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Overview...................................................................................................................................1-1

1.2 Applications............................................................................................................................... 1-2

1.2.1 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (DS3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect .................................. 1-2

1.2.2 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (E3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect..................................... 1-2

1.2.3 OC3/STM1 DS1 Drop with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect...........................................................1-3

1.2.4 63 E1.........................................................................................................................................1-4

1.2.5 84 T1.........................................................................................................................................1-4

1.3 Specifications............................................................................................................................1-5

2 INSTALLATION.......................................................................................................................................2-1

2.1 Site Selection............................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Configuration Setting ................................................................................................................2-1

2.3 Mechanical, Electrical and CPU Board Installation...................................................................2-2

2.3.1 Mechanical Installation.............................................................................................................. 2-2

2.3.2 Electrical Connections ..............................................................................................................2-3

2.3.3 CPU Connection ....................................................................................................................... 2-4

2.4 Terminal Connection.................................................................................................................2-4

2.5 Connection................................................................................................................................2-5

2.5.1 Connectors................................................................................................................................2-5

2.1.1 SCSI-68 Connectors, BNC Panels, and optional RJ Panels....................................................2-5

2.5.3 Console Port Connector............................................................................................................2-6

3 OPERATION ...........................................................................................................................................3-1

3.1 Quick Start ................................................................................................................................ 3-1

3.2 Power On..................................................................................................................................3-1

3.3 Self Test....................................................................................................................................3-1

3.4 Using a Terminal....................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.5 System Operation ..................................................................................................................... 3-1

3.5.1 Protection..................................................................................................................................3-1

3.5.2 Date .........................................................................................................................................3-2

3.5.3 Master Clock.............................................................................................................................3-2

3.5.4 Console Port ............................................................................................................................. 3-2

3.5.5 Logon, Logoff and Password....................................................................................................3-3

3.6 Configuration.............................................................................................................................3-3

3.7 Time Slot Interchange (Digital Access Cross-Connect)............................................................ 3-3

3.8 Alarms and Reports .................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.9 LED Operation .......................................................................................................................... 3-6

3.10 SNMP Connection..................................................................................................................... 3-7

3.11 Verifying Loop-V 4100 Operations............................................................................................3-8

3.11.1 Quick Test.................................................................................................................................3-8

3.11.2 Using Hardware Loopback........................................................................................................3-8

3.11.3 Loopback Block......................................................................................................................... 3-9

3.12 Firmware Download................................................................................................................3-11

3.13 Alarm Setup ............................................................................................................................ 3-11

4 FRONT PANEL OPERATION.................................................................................................................4-1

5 TERMINAL OPERATION ........................................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Controller Configuration............................................................................................................5-2

5.1.1 System Configuration................................................................................................................ 5-2

5.1.2 Clock Source Setup .................................................................................................................. 5-3

5.1.3 TSI Map..................................................................................................................................... 5-3

5.2 Information Summary................................................................................................................5-4

5.3 Alarm Queue Summary ............................................................................................................ 5-5

5.4 Controller Setup........................................................................................................................5-6

5.4.1 System Setup............................................................................................................................5-6

5.4.2 Clock Source.............................................................................................................................5-8

5.4.3 TSI Map..................................................................................................................................... 5-8

5.4.4 Select a new TSI Map...............................................................................................................5-9

5.4.5 Copy a TSI Map to Another .................................................................................................... 5-10

5.4.6 Clear a TSI Map......................................................................................................................5-11

5.4.7 Priority Setup........................................................................................................................... 5-12

5.5 Password Setup...................................................................................................................... 5-12

5.5.1 System Password Setup......................................................................................................... 5-13

5.5.2 TSI Password Setup ............................................................................................................... 5-13

5.6 System Alarm Setup ............................................................................................................... 5-14

5.7 File Transfer............................................................................................................................5-14

5.7.1 Download Firmware................................................................................................................5-15

5.7.2 Upload Firmware.....................................................................................................................5-16

5.7.3 Download Configuration..........................................................................................................5-16

5.7.4 Upload Configuration .............................................................................................................. 5-17

5.8 Store / Retrieve Configuration................................................................................................. 5-20

5.8.1 Store Configuration.................................................................................................................5-21

5.8.2 Retrieve Configuration ............................................................................................................ 5-21

5.9 Alarm Cutoff............................................................................................................................5-22

5.10 Clear Alarm Queue ................................................................................................................. 5-23

5.11 Controller Reset......................................................................................................................5-23

5.12 Load All Ports Default ............................................................................................................. 5-24

6. 2 Controller Return to Default ....................................................................................................5-25

6 Appendix A: Firmware Download Procedure .......................................................................................... 6-1

6. 2 Normal Download Procedure....................................................................................................6-2

6.1.1 Downloading to Dual CPUs ....................................................................................................6-13

6. 2 Procedure for reverting to the previous version of firmware:.................................................. 6-16

List of Tables

Table 2- 1 Power Connector.................................................................................................................. 2-3

Table 2- 2 Ethernet Port.........................................................................................................................2-4

Table 2- 3 DB9 Console Port (Loop-V 4100)........................................................................................ 2-6

Table 3- 1 Protection Ports .................................................................................................................... 3-2

Table 3- 2 Console Port Settings...........................................................................................................3-2

Table 3- 3 Performance Report Options................................................................................................ 3-5

Table 3- 4 Control Panel LED Table......................................................................................................3-6

Table 3- 5 High Density E1 LED Table.................................................................................................. 3-6

Table 3- 6 OC3/STM-1 LED Table.........................................................................................................3-6

Table 3- 7 DS3.......................................................................................................................................3-6

Table 3- 8 E3.......................................................................................................................................... 3-6

List of Figures

Figure 1- 1 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (DS3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect.............................1-2

Figure 1- 2 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (E3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect ............................... 1-3

Figure 1- 3 OC3/STM1 DS1 Drop with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect.....................................................1-3

Figure 1- 4 63 E1..................................................................................................................................1-4

Figure 1- 5 84 T1................................................................................................................................... 1-4

Figure 2- 1 Controller Hardware Jumper Selection Diagram................................................................. 2-1

Figure 2- 2 Front View of the Loop-V 4100............................................................................................ 2-2

Figure 2- 3 Rear View of the Loop-V 4100 ............................................................................................ 2-3

Figure 2- 4 BNC Panel...........................................................................................................................2-5

Figure 2- 5 21 E1 RJ45 Panel................................................................................................................2-6

Figure 2- 6 28T1 RJ45 Panel................................................................................................................. 2-6

Figure 3- 1 SNMP Connection...............................................................................................................3-7

Figure 3- 2 Loopback Block Diagram ....................................................................................................3-9

Figure 5- 1 1:1 (Bidirection) TSI Mapping.............................................................................................. 5-7

Figure 5- 2 1:N Multicast TSI Mapping .................................................................................................. 5-7

Chapter 1 Product Description

1 PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1.1 Overview

The Loop-V 4100 Universal Multiservice Access Platform is a cross-connect device which connects E1 to the OC3/STM-1 network. When used with STM1 and DS3 linear networks the Loop-V 4100 could provide full STM1 access, OC3 access, and OC3Add-drop. The OC3/STM-1 port could be connected to OC3/STM-1 networks or to Loop-V4200-28 with OC3/STM-1 port. The LOOP-V 4100 has full DS0 cross-connect built inside. The A-µ conversion is also supported. Three DS3 ports could be connected to DS3 networks or to a Loop-V 4200-28 with a DS3 port. E3 could be connected to E3 networks or to a Loop-V 4200-28 with an E3 port. 21E1 could be connected to the E1 network. 28T1 could be connected to the T1 network.

Local control and diagnostics could be supported by using a VT100 terminal connected to the console port. The LOOP-V 4100 also supports Ethernet, Telnet, and SNMP, so that it can be controlled and diagnosed from remote locations.

Data from any port, or any time slot of that port, can be channeled to any port or any time slot of any other port. Digitized voice will be appropriately converted between A-law and µ-law. Channel associated signaling will be appropriately converted between E1 and T1 formats.

The main chassis, which is a 5U high, rack-mountable box, has one slot reserved for the main controller boards, four slots reserved for OC3/STM-1, six slots reserved for DS3, E3, HD_E1 and HD_T1 ports, and three slots used for circuit board protection

The main features of the LOOP-V 4100 are:

Used with STM-1 and DS3 linear network

!

! Different plug-in types

a. DS3 b. E3 c. Circuit protection board for DS3, E3. d. High density 21E1 e. High density 28T1 f. STM-1/OC3

DS0 Digital cross-connect between plug-in ports

!

! A ∼ µ signaling conversion

Alarm relay

!

! Console port, Ethernet, and SNMP ! LED indicators for each port on the front and back sides of the shelf

AC or DC redundant power module

!

! In-band management, out-band management ! Redundant TSI, power and control boards

Up to 17 slots for different plug-ins

!

! Support for OC3/STM-1 1+1 line protection ! Support for DS3 1+1 line and circuit protection ! Support for E3 1+1 line and circuit protection ! Size- 17.25” (W) x 8.67” (H) x 9.84” (D) (438mm x 220 mm x 250 mm) ! Power consumption: ~70W nominal

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1.2 Applications

1.2.1 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (DS3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

In this application all optical ports have 1+1 protection. The V4100 could have up to three DS3 drops. Any DS0 inside any DS3 or STM1 port could be cross-connected to any other DS0 inside any DS3 or STM1 port.

OC3/STM1

1+1

Protection

OC3/STM1

OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop with DS0 Digital Cross Connect

Loop-V 4100

DS3DS3

OC3/STM1

DS3

Loop-V 4200-28

1+1

Protection

T1/ E1

...

V.35

Router

Figure 1- 1 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (DS3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

1.2.2 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (E3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

In this application all optical ports have 1+1 protection. The V4100 could have up to three E3 drops. Any DS0 inside any E3 or STM1 port could be cross-connected to any other DS0 inside any E3 or STM1 port.

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OC3/STM1

1+1

Protection

OC3/STM1

OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop with DS0 Digital Cross Connect

Loop-V 4100

E3E3

OC3/STM1

E3

Loop-V 4200-28

1+1

Protection

T1/ E1

...

V.35

Router

Figure 1- 2 OC3/STM1 Multi-Service Drop (E3) with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

1.2.3 OC3/STM1 DS1 Drop with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

All optical ports in this application have 1+1 protection. The V4100 could have up to three E1 drops instead of DS3 drops. The application is intended to allow any 28 T1s or 21 E1s inside any DS0 port or STM1 port

OC3/STM1

1+1

Protection

OC3/STM1

Loop-V 4100

. . . . .

63 E1 / 84T1

OC3/STM1 DS1 Drop with DS0 Digital Cross Connect

to cross-connect with any other T1s or E1s inside any DS0 or STM1 port.

Figure 1- 3 OC3/STM1 DS1 Drop with DS0 Digital Cross-Connect

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1.2.4 63 E1

If there are no OC3/STM1 optical cards in the V 4100, the E1 cross-connect will allow up to 63 E1s to be cross-connected.

Loop-V 4100

. . . . .

63 E1

E1 Cross Connect

Figure 1- 4 63 E1

1.2.5 84 T1

If there are no OC3/STM1 optical cards in the V 4100, the DS1 cross-connect will allow up to 84 T1s to be cross-connected.

Loop-V 4100

. . . . .

84 T1

DS1 Cross Connect

Figure 1- 5 84 T1

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1.3 Specifications

The specifications of the Loop-V 4100 are listed below: ! Time slot interchange

Less than 700µs delay One active map, 3 user stored maps

! Voice channel conversion

A- law to µ-law G.711 CAS signaling transparent(A=0 from E1 becomes A=0 to T1, etc.)

! Electrical power

Field changeable AC or DC, single or dual module, including AC and DC mixed DC: -48 Vdc AC: 90 to 240 VAC, 50/60Hz

! Performance monitor

Performance store The last 24 hours performance in 15-minute intervals Monitor registers Line and User Performance reports Date &time, error second, degraded minutes, unavailable second, bursty

error second, severe error second, and controlled slip second

Alarm history Date & time, alarm type(i.e. master clock loss, RAI, AIS, LOS, BPV, ES,

CSS) Threshold BPV (Bipolar Violation), Error Second, Unavailable Second, Controlled Slip Second

! Ethernet

Connector RJ45 Protocol Telnet and embedded SNMP

! Diagnostics test

Loopback Line loopback, payload loopback and local loopback

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2 INSTALLATION

2.1 Site Selection

The Loop-V 4100 was designed to be used as a stand alone or rack-mounted device.

2.2 Configuration Setting

Figure 2-1 below illustrates the Loop-V 4100 Controller Hardware jumper selection.

JUM1 No

JUM2 Normal

JUM3 --- V4100

OFF ON ground

Operation

Normal Operation (to ground) Bank changes on system restart

JUM2

JUM3

JUM1

CTRL Interface

Figure 2- 1 Controller Hardware Jumper Selection Diagram

J1

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2.3 Mechanical, Electrical and CPU Board Installation

2.3.1 Mechanical Installation

The LOOP-V 4100‘s dimensions are: 17.25”/ 438mm (W) x 8.67”/ 220mm (H) x 9.84” /250mm (D).

2.3.1.1 Front View

The front view of Loop-V 4100 is shown in the following figure.

Two LEDs at the top of the front panel on are for indicating the status of two power modules. Four LEDs in columns 1-6 are for indicating the status of the DS3, E3, HD_E1 and HD_T1 modules. Three LEDs in columns 7 and 8 are for indicating the status of the two main controller boards. Four LEDs in columns 9-12 are for indicating the status of four OC3/STM1 cards.

Figure 2- 2 Front View of the Loop-V 4100

2.3.1.2 Rear View

The Rear view of Loop-V 4100 is shown in the following figure. There are 17 slots for different plug-in cards. Slot positions on ports A(M), A(S), B(M), B(S), C(M) and C(S) are used to plug in DS3, E3, HD_E1 and HD_T1 cards. Slot positions on port A(SW), B(SW) and C(SW) are used to plug in DS3/E3 circuit protection cards. Ports CR1and CR 2 are used for main controller boards. Ports D(M), D(S), E(M), and E(S) are used to plug in OC3 cards.

1+1 line protection is available for the STM-1/OC3 function when Port D(M) is backed up by Port D(S) and Port E(M) is backed up by Port E(S).

HD_E1 and DS3/E3 1+1 line protection is available when Port A(M) is backed up by Port A (S), Port B(M) is backed up by Port B(S) , and Port C(M) is backed up by Port C(S). Please note that with HD_E1, if one of the 21 E1 lines is switched over from the working port to the backup port all 21 lines will be switched over.

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DS3/E3 circuit protection is available with the main ports (ie. A(M), B(M), C(M) ) of the port pairs being switched by ports A(SW), B(SW) and C(SW) to the corresponding secondary (backup) ports A(S), B(S), C(S).

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Figure 2- 3 Rear View of the Loop-V 4100

2.3.2 Electrical Connections

Either AC power or DC power will be used, depending on the model ordered. Power connection is at the rear of the unit. For the AC model, a power cord is supplied. For the DC model, -48 Vdc power is inserted via a 3pin terminal block. Table 2-1 lists the pin definition for this power connector.

Table 2- 1 Power Connector

Pin Number Signal Description

1 -V -DC 48 Volts 2 +V +DC Return 3 Chassis Ground

If the dual module, dual feed power supply option is to be installed, independent power feeds must be wired to the power supply card. With dual feed, if any one power source fails, or if any one power module fails, the remaining functions of the unit will continue. If only one power feed is used, the advantage of a dual power module is still available. One LED for each power module indicates the status of that power module. When one power module has failed, a scheduled replacement of the entire module is necessary.

The Loop-V 4100 is designed to allow for "hot plug-in" or “hot-swapping” of modules. This means that interface cards can be inserted and removed with the main chassis powered up. Onreplacement of a plug-in card, the previous configuration of the port will be used if the replaced card is of the same type. Otherwise, the factory default configuration for that card type will be used. The configuration must be changed from the default if a different card type is inserted.

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2.3.3 CPU Connection

The Loop-V 4200-28 can support two CPU boards for redundancy. These two boards are placed in the slots, located in the rear of the chassis, marked “CR 1” and “CR 2”. When the system starts, one CPU board will automatically become the primary unit, and the other will become the redundant.

Once this is determined, the redundant board will synchronize with the primary. The synchronization process copies the user-stored configuration from the primary to the redundant board’s flash ROM. Though this

procedure takes only a few seconds, it is important that no modules be removed or installed during this process.

CPU Boards can be removed or installed at any time. If the primary CPU board is removed, the system will automatically switch to the redundant, and if a new unit is placed in its position, that new unit will synchronize to the new primary and remain the new redundant CPU board. If the redundant CPU board is removed, and replaced, the new board will synchronize with the primary unit, and there is no change in service. However, if a primary CPU board fails, and command is switched to the redundant, or is removed, interruption in service will occur.

NOTE: When control changes to the redundant CPU board, an interruption in service will take place. NOTE: When the redundant CPU board is performing the synchronization process, do not add or remove

modules.

2.4 Terminal Connection

A VT100 type terminal can be connected for maintenance and administration using the console port with a DB9 connector, located on the front of the unit. If ordered with the SNMP Ethernet option, management from a Telnet or Network Management System (NMS) can be effected through a LAN.

The Ethernet port can be accessed via an Ethernet 10-Base-T interface. Pin definitions are listed in Table 2-2 below.

Table 2- 2 Ethernet Port

Pin Number Signal Description

1 TPTX+ TP Driver Output 2TPTX3 TPRX+ TP Receive Input 6TPRX7 Chassis GND 8 Chassis GND

The console port is configured as a DCE (data circuit-terminating equipment) device. It is designed to match the DB9 PC COM PORT of most lap-top computers. Pin definitions are listed in Table 2-3 in the following section.

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2.5 Connection

2.5.1 Connectors

The Loop-V 4100 has different connectors for the different ports: OC3/STM1, DS3, E3, HD_E1, HD_T1, Ethernet, and console. OC3/STM-1: SC, ST or FC-PC, BNC DS3: BNC E3 BNC Ethernet: RJ45 Console: DB9 HD_E1 SCSI 68 HD_T1 SCSI 68

2.1.1 SCSI-68 Connectors, BNC Panels, and optional RJ Panels

Special cables with SCSI-68 connectors are used to connect HD_T1 and HD_E1 cards to their respective panels. These cables are 60 cm. in length. The HD_T1 card connects to a RJ Panel. The HD_E1 card will connect to either a RJ Panel or a BNC Panel.

Figure 2-4, below, illustrates a BN C Pane l.

Figure 2- 4 BNC Panel

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Figures 2-5 and 2-6 below illustrate RJ45 Panels.

Figure 2- 5 21 E1 RJ45 Panel

Figure 2- 6 28T1 RJ45 Panel

2.5.3 Console Port Connector

The console port is a DB9 configured as a DCE to mate with IBM compatible portable PC with DB9 communications port configured as DTE.

Table 2- 3 DB9 Console Port (Loop-V 4100)

Pin Number Signal Source 1 Data Carrier Detect DCE 2 Receive Data DCE 3 Transmit Data DTE 4 Unassigned 5 Signal Ground 6 Data Set Ready 7 Unassigned 8 Unassigned 9 Unassigned

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3 OPERATION

This chapter describes the configuration options and operational functions. Refer to Chapter 5: Terminal Operation for detailed operational procedures of the main unit. Each module also has operational descriptions in their respective manuals.

3.1 Quick Start

This quick start section is provided to give a brief overview so operation can begin immediately.

3.2 Power On

Turn power on by attaching a power cable to the rear of the unit. The unit is shipped with factory default setting.

After power up, factory defaults can be restored to the main unit itself and to the ports. To restore the factory default to the main unit, use the Y-command. To restore the factory default to the ports (all at once), use the K-command.

3.3 Self Test

At system power up, a complete self-test routine is run to check all I/O ports, read/write memory, and data paths to validate system integrity. During the system self test, the Power LED on the CPU card will flash indicating that a self-test is underway.

3.4 Using a Terminal

To use the RS232 interface to configure the unit, connect a VT100 terminal to the DB9 jack, marked Console. The VT100 terminal can also be a PC running a VT100 emulator software. The CONSOLE port is configured as a DCE device. Upon connection, press ENTER and ESC alternately to bring the main menu into view. Then, refer to the

instructions in Chapter 5: Terminal Operation. Use "I" command to get the card status. Press "H" followed by the slot number to choose a unit.

3.5 System Operation

3.5.1 Protection

There are several protection, or backup, options available, including redundant power supply, redundant CPU/cross connect core, redundant Broadband, and low speed port protection.

When two power supplies are installed, which can be a mix of AC and DC, the power is protected, and the load is shared between the two power supplies. When one fails, the other will take up the full load. The failed unit can then be replaced by a good unit without disrupting normal operations. See Section 2.3.2 for more information.

When two CPU boards are installed, the CPU and the switching matrix (time slot interchange) are protected. At startup, one CPU board will assume the primary mode, and the other will be the redundant. The two boards continually exchange status information. When the redundant board determines that the primary has failed, it will take over control. When the failed board is replaced, the new board will assume the redundant mode. See Section 2.3.3 for more information.

If two broadband modules are used (STM1, DS3, etc), they protect one another in one of two methods: span protection and circuit protection. In span protection, a line to the network must be maintained to each module,

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one of which will be the primary, and the other the secondary. When the system determines that the primary module (or span) has failed, it will automatically switch to the secondary. In circuit protection, a switching card is used between the two modules. The span is connected to the switching card, which transfers the data to the primary module. When the switching card determines that the primary module has failed, it will switch the data stream to the secondary. In addition, the switching card continually checks the secondary module for status and an alarm will be triggered if the secondary is determined to have failed.

Table 3- 1 Protection Ports

Protection Port A(SW) B(SW) C(SW) D(SW) E(SW) Protected Port A(M) B(M) C(M) D(M) E(M) Protected Port A(S) B(S) C(S) D(S) E(S)

3.5.2 Date

The main chassis is equipped with a Real Time Clock (RTC). The current date and time can be changed as necessary. The RTC is activated by the manufacturer before shipping. The RTC

3.5.3 Master Clock

The Loop-V 4100 has a system clock Phase Lock Loop (PLL), which may be phase locked to the internal clock, an external clock, or the OC3/STM1 and High Density E1 card’s clock inputs. The external clock follows ITU G.703 specifications, which is either a 2.048 MHz or a 1.544 MHz AMI signal (external clock frequency specified on order).

The default clock configurations are as follows: (a) master clock, (b) second clock (c) current clock, (d) clock recover. When the master clock source is lost, the system will automatically switch to the second clock source.

The secondary clock is used to provide an alternative clock source when the primary clock source is lost, the current active clock source is shown by the terminal S-command. If the second clock source is lost as well, the Loop-V 4100 will automatically switch to the internal clock source.

If clock recover mode is manual, the Loop-V 4100 will not automatically return to the master clock source when the master clock source returns. In order to switch back to the master clock source, the clock must be reselected as the master clock source via the terminal using the S-command.

If clock recover mode is automatic, the Loop-V 4100 will return to the master clock source one minute after the master clock is recovered. The current active clock source is automatically changed to master clock.

3.5.4 Console Port

The console port allows usage of a local VT-100 terminal for system configuration, diagnostics, polling status reports, etc. The console port baud, data bit length, stop bit length, parity bit length, XON-XOFF flow control, and interface type defaults, are shown below.

Table 3- 2 Console Port Settings

Item Fixed Setting Baud 9600 Data Length 8-bits Stop Bit 1-bit Parity Bit NONE XON-XOFF XOFF Interface DCE

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3.5.5 Logon, Logoff and Password

Logoff prevents system configuration changes at the terminal, while logon allows system configuration changes. The password feature is used to augment lock control against unauthorized terminal users from changing system parameters from the terminal. With the password enabled, logon requires entering the correct password. If password is disabled, no password is required to logon.

The default option of the password is disabled. The default password is LOOP.

3.6 Configuration

Current configurations can be stored into a non-volatile memory. This allows the ability to retrieve the last stored configuration as well as set to this configuration after a reset/restart. Except for the time slot interchange configuration described below, which is part of the main chassis, all other configurations refer to the plug-in cards, which are operative only when one or more cards of those types are installed.

3.7 Time Slot Interchange (Digital Access Cross-Connect)

An important function of the Loop-V 4100 is Time Slot Interchange (TSI), also known as Digital Access Cross-connect System (DACS), where each DS0 time slot of any line can be assigned to any DS0 time slot of any line including itself. The assignment table is called a map. A map contains the DS0 time slot assignments of all time slots for all lines. An idle code is transmitted on all unused time slots. The default DS0 time slot assignment of all ports is idle channel. When a time slot is assigned to itself, for example A(M) to A(M), a loopback of that time slot towards the line results.

In the case of a data type plug-in card, the data can be assigned to as many DS0 time slots as the data rate requires. These DS0 time slots must be assigned to the same port, though not necessarily contiguous DS0 time slots of that port.

NOTE: The payloads from an original source must be kept in a group in their original order when they are mapped or the data will not arrive in the correct order.

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The following diagram shows data payloads from remote units being mapped to a Loop-V 4100 which will map them on to another part of the network. The payloads are kept grouped together with their individual components in their origina l order .

Remote DTE

Payload

..............

123

Remote DTU

Payload

...................

12

DTE

123

DTU

...................

12

..............

Loop-V 4100

Targeted E1/T1 time slots

13254

Original time slot order

13221

........

Remote DTE

Payload

123

Remote DTU

Payload

...................

12

..............

DTE

..............

123

DTU

...................

12

Loop-V 4100

Targeted E1/T1 time slots

132

Original time slot order

132

Targeted E1/T1 time slots

12

Original time slot order

12

........

In the following diagram the DTE payload information is not kept in a group. This is unacceptable. The DTU mapping is fine because those payload components are kept in their original group.

Remote DTE

Payload

123

Remote DTU

Payload

...................

12

..............

DTE

..............

123

DTU

...................

12

Loop-V 4100

Targeted E1/T1 time slots

12

Original time slot order

12

Targeted E1/T1 time slots

123

Original time slot order

31

........

2

The Loop-V 4100 has four maps, each of which can be modified at any time. However, the "working map" needs to be selected through a command, and then that map will be the current, active map. When the "Store" command is used, all four maps are stored. When the "Retrieve" command is used, all four maps are retrieved, but the map previously set as the active map will be set as the current active map.

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3.8 Alarms and Reports

For the HD_E1 plug-in card, the Loop-V 4100 has many types of alarms, as listed in Table 3-3 below. The Loop-V 4100 also has an alarm queue which records the latest 200 alarms with a time stamp. Alarm history and alarm status registers, which are used to track the alarm count, are also available. Each alarm can be individually enabled or disabled. When disabled, no action is taken. When enabled, the alarm counter increments on the occurrence of the specific type of alarm. When alarms occur or the counter threshold is exceeded, an alarm is triggered.

All alarms are disabled by default. Individual fault counts are updated every second. Bipolar Violation (BPV) counts are updated every second,

but the BPV alarm is based on an average Bit Error Rate (BER) that is calculated over a 15-minute interval. Therefore, the BPV alarm status is updated every 15 minutes after the average BER is calculated. If the average BPV rate exceeds the preset threshold i.e., from 10-9 up to 10-6, an alarm can be declared (assuming BPV alarm is enabled). ES and UAS employ threshold-triggered alarms, but these alarms are declared as soon as the recorded account exceeds the preset threshold. The 15-minute integration interval does not apply to ES and UAS alarms. Alarm register states are reset every 15 minutes, but preserved in the Alarm History display.

The following table s hows performance repor t options available and t he method to clear the r egisters. For alarms & reports for individual cards, consult the manual for the respective module.

Table 3- 3 Performance Report Options

Report Type Category Report

[Menu Command] ES UAS BES SES CSS LOFC BPV ESF

1-Hour Terminal USER [Network] Y Y Y Y Y Y Reports LINE [Network] N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Menu Option [1]

24-Hour Terminal USER [Network] Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Reports LINE [Network] N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C N/C Menu Option [2]

CRC Error Count USER [Network] Terminal Reports LINE [Network] Menu Option [E]

“Y” = Report available and can be cleared by terminal command. “X” = Report available and can be cleared by terminal command. “N/C” = No clear. Report available, but counts cannot be cleared by the user.

“_” = Report not available.

 

 

Y X N/C

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3.9 LED Operation

The following table lists each LED and its color and indications. Each plug-in module has a rear panel LED, which matches the corresponding front panel LED. The rear panel LEDs are listed in the individual module’s User’s Manual.

Table 3- 4 Control Panel LED Table

LED Color Indication

POWER

ACTIVE Flashing Green ALARM

LED Color Indication DS1 type port

Green Flashing Green Off

Off Red Flashing Red Off

Table 3- 5 High Density E1 LED Table

Flashing Green Flashing Amber

CPU power on normal CPU stand by No power or self-test failure CPU normal No power Alarm relay active During controller initialization Alarm relay inactive

HD_E1 in service HD_E1 standby

Table 3- 6 OC3/STM-1 LED Table

LED Color Indication ACTIVE Flashing Green

Flashing Amber LOS Red OC3/STM-1 LOS LOF Red OC3/STM-1 LOF TEST Flashing Yellow OC3/STM-1 in testing

*Generally. Check module manual for exact description.

LED Color Indication ACTIVE LOS Red Loss of signal

LOF Red Loss of frame TEST Flashing Yellow In test ing

LED Color Indication ACTIVE LOS Red Loss of signal

LOF Red Loss of frame TEST Flashing Yellow In test ing

Flashing Green Flashing Amber

OC3/STM-1 in service OC3/STM-1 standby

Table 3- 7 DS3

In service Stand by

Table 3- 8 E3

In service Stand by

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3.10 SNMP Connection

The embedded SNMP agent, if installed, for the Loop-V 4100 offers standard RFC 1213 MIB II as well as Loop Telecom's enterprise MIB access. The network manager can use any SNMP compatible network management system such as Sun Connect's Sun Net Manager and Hewlett-Packard's HP Open View to monitor and control the system. This enables integration of WAN equipment management with LAN SNMP network management systems. The embedded SNMP agent also includes Telnet implementation to allow access to the Loop-V 4100’s terminal interface from any workstation in the network.

Workstation

Loop-V 4100

Network Management

System

Telnet

LAN Port

Ethernet

Figure 3- 1 SNMP Connection

Before SNMP is enabled, make sure the IP address for the Loop-V 4100 is configured correctly and the communication parameters match the Terminal server port.

Once the SNMP agent is activated, the ping command can be used to verify the status of the Loop-V 4100. The command is as folows:

$ ping 192.1.100.45

192.1.100.45 is alive Please refer to each respective SNMP manager operation instruction to incorporate the Loop-V 4100 series

enterprise MIB to the system. Telnet capability com es with the option al SNMP agent. Once the SNMP agent is run ning, a Telne t program ,

which simulates a VT100 terminal, can be used to access the Loop-V 4100 command screen. The most popular Telnet utilit y in the public domain is pro vided by NCSA. It can maintain se veral telnet connections simultaneously.

If the Console port is to be used, it is recommended to set the Console port parameters to run at the highest speed to reduce the jittery output on the terminal. The Loop-V 4100 can run reliably at 38.4K bps

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3.11 Verifying Loop-V 4100 Operations

The purpose of this section is not to help the user determine where a possible fault in the network may lie. For this, the user needs to know the exact geometry of the network. Then standard network trouble shooting procedures should be followed, which involve sectionalizing the network and performing loopback tests on pieces of the network.

The purpose here is to help the user determine whether the LOOP-V 4100 equipment is at fault after tests have pointed a suspicious finger at this equipment. The procedures outlined here depends on test equipment and other equipment the user ma y have on hand.

The organization of these procedures start from the simple to the complex. The procedure ends when a definitive conclusion is made that the LOOP-V 4100 equipment is at fault. To verify that the LOOP-V 4100 equipment is not at fault, specialized equipment such as a BERT (bit error rate test) set is needed.

3.11.1 Quick Test

Remove all line connections to LOOP-V 4100. Remove power. After a few seconds, re-apply power. Observe the power-up self-test sequence. If this fails, then LOOP-V 4100 has failed.

See if the LEDs show any abnormal displays. If yes, use the LED indications to guide the user to test other parts of the network.

Especially during initia l ins ta lla tion, excessive errors m a y be due to (a) incorrect configuration of either LOOP-V 4100 or of the equipment at the other end of the line, or (b) due to faulty line installation, which results in excessive noise, cross talk, or impedance mismatch. Especially in electrically noisy environments, such as central offices, the use of shielded cables is mandatory.

3.11.2 Using Hardware Loopback

Without a spare unit, hardware loopbacks are handy for diagnosis. Note that the internal loopback facilities of the Loop-V 4100 do not include the interface circuitry for this type of testing. Thus hardware loopback devices, (one for each of the interface types), are needed for complete tests. These devices are wired such that signals from the Loop-V 4100 are looped back by hard wire to the receive pin of the interface.

For the DS3 and E3 cards use a BNC cable to connect the RX and TX terminals. For the OC3/STM1 card use optical cable or BNC cable depending on the card.

Replace the line connector with a hardware loopback device. Observe if the line is in sync. If not, then the Loop-V 4100 has failed. Then perform a PRBS/QRSS test towards the line. If this fails, then the Loop-V 4100 has failed.

Note that if a far end terminal is available, the first test should be a local line loopback to see if the line is good. If tests with hardware loopback devices all pass, then the problem is probably elsewhere.

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3.11.3 Loopback Block

Figure 3-2, below, illustrates Loop-V 4100 loopbacks. Explanations of these loopbacks follow in the text below the diagram.

DS3

E3

HD_E1/T1

E3

21 E1

28 T1

16

E1

21 E1

28 T1

/

C

10987

11

171615141312

O N T R O L

63 E1

84 T1

S

OC3/STM1

/

T M 1

123456

D S

3

L

Note:

E

/

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Figure 3- 2 Loopback Block Diagram

R

All loopback numbers on this diagram correspond directly to the numbered labels in the list below. For example, , is listed below

1

as 1. STM-1 Line Loopback.

1. STM-1 Line Loopback: Takes all traffic (including framing).

2. STM-1 Payload Loopback: Takes all traffic except framing.

3. STM-1 Local Loopback: Takes all traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the back-plane.

4. STM-1 (Multiplex 63E1/84T1) Line Loopback: Takes traffic from the STM-1 framer (including E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the STM-1 framer.

5. STM-1 (Multiplex 63E1/84T1) Payload Loopback: Takes traffic from the STM-1 framer (not including E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the STM-1 framer.

6. STM-1 (Multiplex 63E1/84T1) Local Loopback: Takes traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the

back-plane.

7. DS3 Line Loopback: Takes all traffic (including framing).

8. DS3 Local Loopback: Takes all traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the back-plane.

9. DS3 (Multiplex 21E1/28T1) Line Loopback: Takes traffic from the DS3 framer (including E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the DS3 framer.

10. DS 3 (Multiplex 63E1/84T1) Payload Loopback: Takes traffic from the DS3 framer (not including

E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the DS3 framer.

11. DS3 (Multiplex 63E1/84T1) Local Loopback: Takes traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the

back-plane.

12. E3 Line Loopback: Takes all traffic (including framing).

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13. E3 Payload Loopback: Takes all traffic except framing.

14. E3 Local Loopback: Takes all traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the back-plane.

15. E3 (Multiplex 16E1) Line Loopback: Takes traffic from the E3 framer (including E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the E3 framer.

16. E3 (Multiplex 16E1) Payload Loopback: Takes traffic from the E3 framer (not including

E1/T1 framing) and returns it to the E3 framer.

17. E 3 (Multiplex 16E1) Local Loopback: Takes traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the

back-plane.

18. HD_E1/T1 Line Loopback: Takes all traffic (including framing).

19. HD_ E1/T1 Payload Loopback: Takes all traffic except framing.

20. HD_E1/T1 Local Loopback: Takes all traffic from the back-plane and returns it to the back-plane.

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3.12 Firmware Download

The Loop-V 4100 controller software is flash memory based, which allows firmware (software) updates and through the Ethernet port. This procedure will present steps to accomplish this task. This procedure covers both single and dual CPU board applications.

1. Connect the Loop-V 4100 to a TFTP server through the Ethernet port of the primary CPU board. The TFTP server can be the controlling PC running a TFTP application. Connect the controlling PC to the Loop-V 4100 either through the Console port or through the Ethernet port, along with the TFTP server.

2. Using Telnet or a VT-100 terminal to control the Loop-V 4100, begin the download process as outlined in Section 5.7.1.

3. When prompted by the Loop-V 4100, enter the IP address of the TFTP server and the file name of the firmwar e file.

4. When confirmed, the Loop-V 4100 will automatically search the TFTP system for the file, and begin to download it.

5. Store the configuration by powering off and then powering on again. In a machine equipped with two controllers, CTRL 1 will be the working controller and CTRL 2 will be the redundant controller.

3.13 Alarm Setup

When the Alarm Action (ALARM and RELAY) is set to “ENABLE”, as the following screen shows, the red LED of the CPU module will be on.

V4100 === System Alarm Setup === 16:18:53 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

[Alarm Action] ALARM : ENABLE RELAY : ENABLE

[Alarm Type] ALARM CUT OFF : ENABLE PORT INACTIVE : ENABLE PORT START-UP : ENABLE CLK LOSS ALM : ENABLE POWER FAIL : ENABLE PROTECTION : ENABLE

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

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4 FRONT PANEL OPERATION

There are no front panel operations on the Loop-V 4100

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5 TERMINAL OPERATION

The Loop-V 4100 provides comprehensive reporting and enhanced configuration capability through the console port on the front of the main unit. A VT100 type terminal can be connected to the console port, which is a standard RS232 interface. Using single-character commands and arrow keys, the LOOP-V 4100 can be configured and monitored. The single-character commands are not case sensitive. On each screen, the available commands and the configurable fields are highlighted. Upon power up, the main menu is shown.

On the upper right corner of the screen, a time-of-day display indicates the time the current screen is shown. Any key, other than ESC, may be pressed to update the screen.

NOTE: Without storing the current configuration by using the V-command in the main menu, all new configuration changes will be inactive after the unit is reset.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:13:55 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration Q -> Alarm Queue Summary I -> Information Summary

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu

>>SPACE bar to refresh or enter a command ===>

Press “O” to view the right hand side display.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:13:55 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>>SPACE bar to refresh or enter a command ===>

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5.1 Controller Configuration

Press “C” to view the Controller Configuration screen.

V4100 === Controller Configuration === 16:14:15 07/25/2002

A -> System B -> Clock source C -> TSI map D -> Current TSI map

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

5.1.1 System Configuration

Press “A” from the Controller Configuration screen to view the System Configuration screen.

V4100 === System Configuration === 16:14:21 07/25/2002

[System] IP Interface : ETHERNET_PORT IP Address : 140.132.009.163 Subnet Mask : 000.000.000.000 Gateway IP : 000.000.000.000 Trap IP Address: 140.132.009.001 Community Name : public Device Name : V4100 system System Location: 8F, No.8 Hsin Ann Rd. Science-Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 30077 Taiwan

System Contact : Name:FAE Tel:+886-3-5787696 Fax:+886-3-5787695 E-mail:FAE@loop.com.tw

[TSI map] TSI Function : 1:1(Bidirection) [CONSOLE port] Baud Rate : 9600 Data Length : 8-Bits Stop Bit : 1-Bit Parity : NONE XON_XOFF : XOFF

<< ESC key to return to previous menu, SPACE bar to refresh >>

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5.1.2 Clock Source Setup

Press “B” from the Controller Configuration screen to view the Clock Source Setup screen.

V4100 === Clock Source Setup === 16:14:27 07/25/2002

Master_Clk Source : D Clock Type : HS_LOOP Second_Clk Source : C Clock Type : INTERNAL Current Clock : MASTER_CLK Clk_Recover_Mode : AUTOMATIC Clock Status : NORMAL Frame Pulse Period: 8000.0 Hz

<< ESC key to return to previous menu, SPACE bar to refresh >>

5.1.3 TSI Map

Press “C” from the Controller Configuration screen to view the TSI Map.

V4100 === System Setup (MAP) === 16:15:29 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS MAP Number : MAP_1

TS DS3_T1 TS Unit :A == =========== == =========== Type :DS3_T1 1 D D_1-1 1 17 D D_1-1 17 Port No:1 2 D D_1-1 2 18 D D_1-1 18 3 D D_1-1 3 19 D D_1-1 19 4 D D_1-1 4 20 D D_1-1 20 5 D D_1-1 5 21 D D_1-1 21 6 D D_1-1 6 22 D D_1-1 22 7 D D_1-1 7 23 D D_1-1 23 8 D D_1-1 8 24 D D_1-1 24 9 D D_1-1 9 25 10 D D_1-1 10 26 11 D D_1-1 11 27 12 D D_1-1 12 28 13 D D_1-1 13 29 14 D D_1-1 14 30 15 D D_1-1 15 31 16 D D_1-1 16

<< Press ESC to return to Controller Setup menu, then Press D to active >>

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5.1.4 Current TSI Map

Press “D” from the Controller Configuration screen to view the current TSI Map.

V4100 === System Setup (Current MAP) === 16:15:39 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

TS DS3_T1 TS Unit :A == =========== == =========== Type :DS3_T1 1 D D_1-1 1 17 D D_1-1 17 Port No:1 2 D D_1-1 2 18 D D_1-1 18 3 D D_1-1 3 19 D D_1-1 19 4 D D_1-1 4 20 D D_1-1 20 5 D D_1-1 5 21 D D_1-1 21 6 D D_1-1 6 22 D D_1-1 22 7 D D_1-1 7 23 D D_1-1 23 8 D D_1-1 8 24 D D_1-1 24 9 D D_1-1 9 25 10 D D_1-1 10 26 11 D D_1-1 11 27 12 D D_1-1 12 28 13 D D_1-1 13 29 14 D D_1-1 14 30 15 D D_1-1 15 31 16 D D_1-1 16

<< Press ESC key to return to main menu or save system setup >>

5.2 Information Summary

Press “I” from the Controller Menu screen to view the Information Summary.

V4100 === Information Summary === 14:26:07 05/05/2003

Unit Alm Interface Software Version ==== === ===================== ================ CTRL 515 Controller S1.D5 04/28/2003

A(M) 255 E1 (120ohm) V1.06 03/12/2003

B(M) 255 E3 V1.02 04/10/2003

D(M) 0 FULL STM-1 ELEC S1.B5 04/24/2003

E(M) 0 FULL STS-3 (1310nm) S1.B5 04/24/2003

<< ESC key to return to previous menu, SPACE bar to refresh >>

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5.3 Alarm Queue Summary

Press “Q” from the Controller Menu to view the Alarm Queue Summary. Select the messages you wish to see and press “ENTER”.

V4100 === Alarm Queue Summary === 16:16:12 07/25/2002

<< ARROW LEFT/RIGHT: Select Alarm Message; Enter: Accept; ESC: Exit. >>

Select Alarm Message: CRITICAL MAJOR MINOR WARNING CLEARED *ALL

If there is a message the screen will show as below.

V4100 === Alarm Queue Summary === 16:16:12 07/25/2002 1 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#21 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 2 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#21 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 3 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#20 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 4 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#20 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 5 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#19 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 6 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#19 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 7 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#18 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 8 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#18 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 9 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#17 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 10 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#17 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 11 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#16 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 12 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#16 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 13 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#15 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 14 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#15 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 15 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#14 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 16 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#14 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 17 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#13 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 18 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#13 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 19 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#12 LOF---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002 20 -- Unit B(M): MAJOR PORT#12 LOS---------------------16:09:51 07/25/2002

<< SPACE bar to change page or ESC key return to previous menu >>

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5.4 Controller Setup

Press “S” from the Controller Menu screen to view the Controller Setup screen.

V4100 === Controller Setup === 16:16:53 07/25/2002

A -> System B -> Clock source C -> TSI map D -> Select a new TSI map E -> Copy a TSI map to another F -> Clear a TSI map G -> LogOn Priority

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

5.4.1 System Setup

Press “A” from the Controller Setup screen to view the System Setup (SYSTEM) screen.

V4100 === System Setup (SYSTEM) === 16:16:57 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, BACKSPACE to edit [System] Time/Date : 16:16:57 07/25/2002 IP Interface : ETHERNET_PORT IP Address : 140.132.009.163 Subnet Mask : 000.000.000.000 Gateway IP : 000.000.000.000 Trap IP Address: 255.255.0.0 Community Name : public Device Name : V4100 system System Location: 8F, No.8 Hsin Ann Rd. Science-Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 30077 Taiwan

System Contact : Name:FAE Tel:+886-3-5787696 Fax:+886-3-5787695 E-mail:FAE@loop.com.tw

[TSI map] TSI Function : 1:N(Multicast) Looback timer(S) : 00000010 [CONSOLE port] Baud Rate : 9600 Data Length : 8-Bits Stop Bit : 1-Bit Parity : NONE XON_XOFF : XOFF << Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

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Please refer to the notes below for more information on TSI mapping.

Note: TSI Mapping

Two options are available for TSI mapping. The choices are 1:1 (Bidirection) or 1:N Multicast. As shown in Figure 5-1, below, 1:1 (Bidirection) TSI mapping is from a single port to a single port and signals flow in both directions.

1:1 (Bidirection) TSI Mapping

HD_E1

Port 1

HD_E1

Port 2

HD_T1

Port 1

HD_T1

Port 2

Figure 5- 1 1:1 (Bidirection) TSI Mapping

1:N Multicast TSI mapping is uni-directional from one source port to N (multiple) destination ports. After setting up the multicast mapping, the user can then select one (only) of the destination ports to be bidirectional if the user so chooses. Figure 5-2 below illustrates this type of mapping.

1:N Multicast TSI Mapping

Source Port Destination Ports

HD_E1

Port 1

HD_T1

Port 1

HD_T1

Port 2

HD_T1

Port 3

Figure 5- 2 1:N Multicast TSI Mapping

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5.4.2 Clock Source

Press “B” from the Controller Setup screen to access the Clock Source screen.

V4100 === System Setup (CLOCK) === 16:17:20 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Master_Clk Source : D Clock Type : HS_LOOP Second_Clk Source : C Clock Type : INTERNAL Current Clock : MASTER_CLK Clk_Recover_Mode : AUTOMATIC

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

5.4.3 TSI Map

Press “C” from the Controller Setup screen to setup the TSI Map.

V4100 === System Setup (MAP) === 16:17:26 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS MAP Number : MAP_1 Source Port 2-1 /D Destination Port 1 /B Source Port TS HI_STM1 TS NON-CAS TS HD_E1 TS NON-CAS Unit :D == ========== == ========== == ========== == ========== Type :HI_STM1 1 D B_1 1 17 D B_1 17 1 D D_2-1 1 17 D D_2-1 17 Port No:2-1 2 D B_1 2 18 D B_1 18 2 D D_2-1 2 18 D D_2-1 18 Start T.S:01 3 D B_1 3 19 D B_1 19 3 D D_2-1 3 19 D D_2-1 19 4 D B_1 4 20 D B_1 20 4 D D_2-1 4 20 D D_2-1 20 No. of T.S:31 5 D B_1 5 21 D B_1 21 5 D D_2-1 5 21 D D_2-1 21 Clear :No 6 D B_1 6 22 D B_1 22 6 D D_2-1 6 22 D D_2-1 22 Data/Voice:Data 7 D B_1 7 23 D B_1 23 7 D D_2-1 7 23 D D_2-1 23 8 D B_1 8 24 D B_1 24 8 D D_2-1 8 24 D D_2-1 24 Destination Port 9 D B_1 9 25 D B_1 25 9 D D_2-1 9 25 D D_2-1 25 Unit : B 10 D B_1 10 26 D B_1 26 10 D D_2-1 10 26 D D_2-1 26 Type : HD_E1 11 D B_1 11 27 D B_1 27 11 D D_2-1 11 27 D D_2-1 27 Port No:1 12 D B_1 12 28 D B_1 28 12 D D_2-1 12 28 D D_2-1 28 Start T.S:01 13 D B_1 13 29 D B_1 29 13 D D_2-1 13 29 D D_2-1 29 14 D B_1 14 30 D B_1 30 14 D D_2-1 14 30 D D_2-1 30 Update ? Yes 15 D B_1 15 31 D B_1 31 15 D D_2-1 15 31 D D_2-1 31 Confirm ? Yes 16 D B_1 16 16 D D_2-1 16

<< Press ESC to return to Controller Setup menu, then Press D to active >>

NOTE:

When the unit type is STM-1, there are two fields for the port number. The first field is for the TUG number (from 1 to 3). The second field is for the port number of that TUG (from 1 to 21 for E1). See also, the section entitled ‘Numbering of ‘TU-12s in a VC-4’, of the OC3/STM-1 interface card user’s manual.

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To save maps to flash memory, use the V-command from the Controller Menu. To activate a map as the current map, use the D-command from the next screen.

V4100 === System Setup (MAP) === 16:17:50 07/25/2002

Please use D-command (next screen) to active map as current map. and V-command (main menu) to save maps to Flash memory.

>> Press any key to continue.

5.4.4 Select a new TSI Map

To activate MAP as current MAP, press “D” from the Controller Setup screen for the New Map screen. To save the system setup (new map) or to return the main menu without saving, press ESC. NOTE: If "D" command fails, please try two or more times.

V4100 === System Setup (New map) === 21:30:24 09/19/2003 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Last activated TSI Map: MAP_1

Change to TSI Map : MAP_1

(This item will be ignored if anyone of the following is enabled.)

[TSI Map] switch start hr/min Map1 ENABLE 20:00 Map2 ENABLE 07:00 Map3 ENABLE 09:00 Map4 DISABLE 14:00

<< Press ESC to return to Controller Setup menu, then Press D to active >>

Note: The timer can be set to switch to specific TSI maps at specific pre-determined times. As an example, the user could set it up so that the system switches from Map 1 to Map 2 at 7:00a.m. and then to Map 3 at 9:00 a.m., and so on.

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Press “Y” to confirm the setup for the new map, or “N” to return to the Controller Menu without saving, To save maps to flash memory, use the V-command from the Controller Menu.

V4100 === System Setup (New map) === 16:17:55 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Last activated TSI Map: MAP_1

Change to TSI Map : MAP_1

>> Are you sure (Y/N)? (Note:to save, please use V-command)

5.4.5 Copy a TSI Map to Another

Press “E” from the Controller Setup screen to copy one TSI map from another.

V4100 === System Setup (Copy) === 16:18:04 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Copy TSI Map from MAP_1 to MAP_2

<< Press ESC to return to Controller Setup menu, then Press D to active >>

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Then press “Y” to confirm the setup.

V4100 === System Setup (Copy) === 16:18:04 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Copy TSI Map from MAP_1 to MAP_2

>> Are you sure (Y/N)? (Note:to save, please use V-command)Y

5.4.6 Clear a TSI Map

To clear a TSI map, press “F” from the Controller Setup menu.

V4100 === System Setup (Clear) === 16:18:20 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Clear TSI Map : MAP_1

<< Press ESC to return to Controller Setup menu, then Press D to active >>

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5.4.7 Priority Setup

Press “G” from the Controller Setup screen to access the Priority Setup screen.

V4100 === Priority Setup === 16:18:31 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

HIGH PRIORITY : CONSOLE

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

5.5 Password Setup

Press “P” from the Controller Menu screen to setup passwords for System or TSI.

V4100 === Password Setup === 16:18:38 07/25/2002

A -> System Password Setup B -> TSI Password Setup

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

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5.5.1 System Password Setup

Press “A” from the Password Setup screen to set up the system password.

V4100 === Password Setup (System) === 16:18:40 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Enable Password : YES Change Password : NO

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

5.5.2 TSI Password Setup

Press “B” from the Password Setup screen to setup the TSI password.

V4100 === Password Setup (TSI) === 16:18:48 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Enable Password : NO Change Password : NO

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

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5.6 System Alarm Setup

Press “M” from the Controller Menu screen to set up the System Alarm.

V4100 === System Alarm Setup === 16:18:53 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

[Alarm Action] ALARM : ENABLE RELAY : ENABLE

[Alarm Type] ALARM CUT OFF : ENABLE PORT INACTIVE : ENABLE PORT START-UP : ENABLE CLK LOSS ALM : ENABLE POWER FAIL : ENABLE PROTECTION : ENABLE

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

5.7 File Transfer

Press “L” from the Controller Menu screen to access the File Transfer menu.

V4100 === File Transfer === 16:19:00 07/25/2002

A -> Download Mainboard Firmware B -> Upload Mainboard Firmware

C -> Download Configuration D -> Upload Configuration

R -> Copy Firmware to Redundant

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

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5.7.1 Download Firmware

Press “A” from the File Transfer menu to download firmware.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 16:19:03 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, BACKSPACE to edit

Firmware 1 Version : S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Firmware 2 Version : S1.O1 07/18/2002 7 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 000.000.000.000 Firmware File Name :

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to Upload/Download Firmware >>

After entering a TFTP Server IP and firmware file name, press ENTER to confirm the download.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 16:19:03 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

Firmware 1 Version : S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Firmware 2 Version : S1.O1 07/18/2002 7 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 140.132.9.1 Firmware File Name : lv4100s.run

16:19:47 07/25/02 Downloading firmware ... Received 1540 Blocks 16:20:05 07/25/02 discarded 1 packets 16:21:41 07/25/02 check sum ok 16:21:41 07/25/02 Next boot firmware switch to bank 2. 16:21:41 07/25/02 Received 788917 bytes in 115 seconds

<< Press ESC key to continue >>

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5.7.2 Upload Firmware

Press “B” from the File Transfer menu to upload firmware. The procedure for uploading firmware is the same as the procedure for downloading firmware.

V4100 === Upload Firmware === 16:26:18 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, TAB/`: ROLL UP/DOWN OPTIONS

Firmware 1 Version : S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Firmware 2 Version : S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Current Firmware Bank: 1 TFTP Server IP : 140.132.009.001 Firmware File Name : 4100.run Firmware Bank Number : 1

16:29:10 07/25/02 Uploading firmware ... Sent 1540 Blocks 16:31:09 07/25/02 Sent 788917 bytes in 120 seconds

<< Press ESC key to continue >>

5.7.3 Download Configuration

Press “C” from the File Transfer menu to download a configuration. The procedure for downloading the configuration is the same as the procedure for downloading firmware. Key in the firmware filename and then press ENTER. A prompt will ask “Are you sure?” Press “Y” to proceed

V4100 === Download Configuration === 16:31:18 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

TFTP Server IP : 140.132.009.001 Config File Name : 4100.cig

Really want to Download ?

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to Upload/Download Firmware >>

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The following screen will appear as the download takes place.

V4100 === Download Configuration === 16:39:27 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

TFTP Server IP : 140.132.009.001 Config File Name : 41v101.cfg

16:39:43 07/25/02 Downloading configuration Received 455 Blocks 16:40:08 07/25/02 check sum ok 16:40:08 07/25/02 Received 233040 bytes in 26 seconds 16:40:08 07/25/02 Check downloaded config version... 16:40:08 07/25/02 Check OK! Enable downloaded configuration. 16:40:08 07/25/02 Waiting ...

Start transfer Config to Redundant..................done

Program Redundant Flash..........................done

<< Press ESC key to continue >>

5.7.4 Upload Configuration

Press “D” from the File Transfer menu to upload a configuration. The procedure for uploading a configuration is same as the procedure for downloading firmware.

V4100 === Upload Configuration === 16:38:01 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

TFTP Server IP : 140.132.009.001 Config File Name : 41v101.cfg

Really want to Upload ?

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to Upload/Download Firmware >>

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The following screen will appear as the upload takes place.

V4100 === Upload Configuration === 16:38:01 07/25/2002 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

TFTP Server IP : 140.132.009.001 Config File Name : 41v101.cfg

16:38:38 07/25/02 Uploading configuration ..Sent 455 Blocks 16:39:18 07/25/02 Sent 233040 bytes in 41 seconds

<< Press ESC key to continue >>

5.7.5 Copy Firmware to Redundant CPU Board

Press “R” from the File Transfer menu to copy firmware to the Redundant CPU Board. The redundant CPU board feature is not available on main units with only one CPU board. When no redundant board exists, the following screen will show. Press ESC twice to return to the Controller Menu.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 15:08:14 07/29/2002

Redundant Does Not Exist !

<< Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

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When the redundant board exists the following screen will show. It will ask “Are you sure?” Press “Y” to proceed with the firmware copying process. Press “N” to abort.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 16:42:10 07/25/2002

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

Copy firmware to Redundant Board - are you sure ?

Key in your password at the prompt and then press ENTER.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 16:42:10 07/25/2002

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

==>> Enter password : XXXX

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The following screen will appear as the copying takes place.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 16:42:10 07/25/2002

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

===> Transferring Firmware to Redundant Board

................................................................................

..............................................................................

Transfer Complete !

===> Programming the Flash in Redundant Board

................................................................................

....................................................

Programming Complete ! Remember to Reboot to Run the New Firmware ! ==>> Enter password : XXXX

5.8 Store / Retrieve Configuration

Press “V” from the Controller Menu screen to store or retrieve a configuration. To store the current configuration, use arrow keys to move the cursor to “STORE” and press TAB to select it. The current selection will be highlighted by an asterisk (*)

LOOP-V 4100 ===Store/Retrieve Configuration=== 10:39:03 09/06/2000

>> Select ? *STORE RETRIEVE

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5.8.1 Store Configuration

Press ENTER from the above screen, for an action confirmation.

V4100 ===Store/Retrieve Configuration=== 16:46:49 07/25/2002

>> Select ? *STORE RETRIEVE >> Store Current Configuration ? [Y/N]

5.8.2 Retrieve Configuration

Press “V” from the Controller Menu screen to store or retrieve conf iguration. To retrieve the last stored configuration, use arrow keys to move the cursor to “RETRIEVE” and press TAB to select it. The current selection will be highlighted by an asterisk (*). Press ENTER for a selection confirmation. Enter “Y” or “ N” to confirm the selection.

V4100 ===Store/Retrieve Configuration=== 16:46:56 07/25/2002

>> Select ? STORE *RETRIEVE >> Retrieve Last Stored Configuration ? [Y/N]

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5.8.3 Copy Unit Configuration (HD_E1 and HD_T1 only)

Press “B” from the Controller Menu screen to copy the Unit Configuration. You must key in the source unit. This feature is available only for theHD_E1 card.

V4100 === Unit Copy === 16:47:16 07/25/2002 Press TAB key to roll unit, ENTER to accept, or ESC exit

Source Unit : A(M)

5.9 Alarm Cutoff

Press “A” from the Controller Menu screen to cut off an alarm. Enter “Y” or “N” to confirm it.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:47:18 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>> Cut off alarm - are you sure (Y/N)?

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5.10 Clear Alarm Queue

Press “X” from the Controller Menu to clear the alarm queue.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:47:18 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>> Use TAB key to select unit, and ENTER key to clear alarm: ALL UNITs

5.11 Controller Reset

Press “Z” from the Controller Reset Menu screen to reset the controller. You must select either the redundant or the primary CPU. Then press ENTER. If your main unit has only one CPU then the only choice available to you is ‘Primary’.

V4100 === Reset Control Board === 16:47:38 07/25/2002

>> Select ? *Redundant Primary

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A prompt will ask “Are you sure? (Y/N)? Key in “Y” to proceed or “N” to abort.

V4100 === Reset Control Board === 16:47:38 07/25/2002

>> Select ? *Redundant Primary Reset - are you sure ? [Y/N]

5.12 Load All Ports Default

Press “K” from the Controller Menu screen to load the default configuration for all ports. Then enter “Y” or “N” to confirm.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:48:25 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>> Return to default - are you sure ? [Y/N]

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6. 2 Controller Return to Default

Press “Y” from the Controller Menu screen to return to default. Then enter “Y” or “N” to confirm it.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 16:48:25 07/25/2002

Serial Number : 024102 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: B Start Time : 16:07:10 07/25/2002 Software Version: S1.P1 07/19/2002 7 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>> Return to default - are you sure ? [Y/N]

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6 Appendix A: Firmware Download Procedure

Ethernet Network

Loop-V 4100

CTRL1

TFTP

Server

Ethernet Port

RJ45 Connecter

Console Port

Loop-V 4100

Ethernet Port

RJ45 Connecter

Console Port

PC

Telnet

Crossover UTP/ STP Cable

CTRL1

TFTP Server

VT100

Figure 6- 1 Firmware Download Operation Setup – separate PC

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In order to clarify all aspects of the download procedure, Figure 6-2, below, is labeled with sample IP addresses. These sample addresses are referred to in Section 6.1, Normal Download Procedure.

Crossover UTP/ STP Cable to PC's Ethernet port

Loop-V 4100

CTRL1

Ethernet Port

RJ45 Connecter

Console Port

Note: Gateway IP Address for V 4100 is the PC Trap IP Address

V 4100 IP Address

192.168.100.100 PC IP Address Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0

DB9 to PC's COM Port

Newer laptops will require a DB9 to USB cable

192.168.100.206 Subnet Mask

255.255.255.0 Note: Gateway

IP Address for the PC is the V 4100 IP Address

Figure 6- 2 Firmware Download Operation Setup - single PC

6. 2 Normal Download Procedure

This procedure is for downloading firmware to a V 4100 with a single Controller Card. Downloading is done through the Ethernet Port of the Controller Card in slot #1 of the Loop-V 4100 . Complete instructions follow below. The procedure for downloading to a V4100 with dual CPUs (ie. two ControllerCards) is similar and is discussed further in Section 6.1.1 Downlooading to Dual CPU’s.

If you are using a single PC setup as depicted in Figure 6-2, above, the PC is acting as a VT100 monitor as well as a TFTP server.

Use a UTP/STP Crossover cable to connect the Ethernet Port of the Loop-V 4100 Controller Card to the Ethernet Port of the TFTP server.

Use a DB9 cable to connect the Console Port of the Controller Card to either COM Port 1 or COM Port 2 of the PC you are using as a VT-100 monitor. It doesn’t matter which Com Port you connect to.

Note: Many newer PCs use USB Ports. If your computer has a USB port rather than COM ports you will

need to purchase a commercially available PC USB to DB9 conversion cable. These cables come

with software which, when loaded in a PC, will allow you to send keyboard commands through the

PC’s USB Port to the DB9 Console Port of the Loop-V 4100.

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Click the TFTP server icon on your PC screen. A TFTP screen will appear showing your PC’s IP address. Left-click your mouse on the Settings button.

The TFTP settings screen will appear as below. Select the file folder you wish to dowload to. In our example we chose C:/My Documents, but any file folder will do. Check that the other settings are acceptable to you. Left-click your mouse on the OK button. The TFTP Settings screen will disappear. The TFTP screen that is displaying your PC’s IP address can remain active on your computer screen desktop if you wish.

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Right-click your mouse on the Network Neighborhood icon on your computer screen. A menu box will appear. Go to the bottom of the menu and left-click your mouse on Properties.

The Network window will appear. Scroll down to TCP/IP and then left-click your mouse on the Properties button.

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The TCP/IP Properties screen will appear and display the IP address and subnet Mask of the PC you are using. Note that the sample address here is the same as that displayed in Figure 6-2 . Move to the top of the screen and left-click your mouse on the Gateway button.

Key in a Gateway address. If you are using the Console Port of the Loop-V 4100 Controller Card to download. the Gateway address will be the IP address of the Loop-V 4100 Ethernet port. After

Keying in the Gateway address left-click the ADD button with your mouse.

Note: In our sample screen below additional addresses show up in the bottom window of theTCP/IP screen. Addresses may also show up at this location on your screen. If they do you can safely ignore them.

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Go to the Loopterm icon on your screen and double click it to open the Loopterm program. A half-field Controller Menu will appear as shown below. If there is a single CPU (Controller Card) in the V 4100 unit

the screen will indicate that the Redundant Contr ol ler is dis ab led. If the Loop-V 4100 is equiped with two CPUs the screen will indicate that the Redundant Controller is enabled. For demonstration purposes only, that area of the screen has been highlighted in the sample screen below.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 13:59:27 04/18/2003

Serial Number : 024017 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: C Start Time : 10:53:54 04/18/2003 Software Version: V1.04 04/14/2003 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration Q -> Alarm Queue Summary I -> Information Summary

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu

>>SPACE bar to refresh or enter a command ===>

Press O to log on. You will be asked for a password. Key it in and press ENTER. The following full-field Controller Menu will appear. (If you don’t know the password see your system administrator. The default password for Loop brand products is Loop. If you are using a “no-brand” Loop product, the default password is 1234.).

V4100 === Controller Menu === 13:59:27 04/18/2003

Serial Number : 024017 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: C Start Time : 10:53:54 04/18/2003 Software Version: V1.04 04/14/2003 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

>>SPACE bar to refresh or enter a command ===>

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Press “S” from the Controller Menu screen to access the Controller Setup screen.

V4100 === Controller Setup === 14:05:16 04/18/2003

A -> System B -> Clock source C -> TSI map D -> Select a new TSI map E -> Copy a TSI map to another F -> Clear a TSI map G -> LogOn Priority

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

Press “A” from the Controller Setup screen to access the System Setup (SYSTEM) screen. Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to IP Interface, then use the TAB key to scroll in the setting: ETHERNET PORT. Note: If you are downloading through the Router Card Ethernet Port scroll in the setting: HDLC.

Move the cursor down to IP Address and key in the address of the computer that will be performing the management tasks. Then key in the Subnet Mask and the Gateway IP. (In our sample setup the Gateway IP is the IP address of the PC.) Make sure that the V 4100 IP address and the PC’s IP address are in the same domain

Press ESC A prompt will appear asking “Change Configuration (Y/N)? Press Y. The Controller Setup screen will appear. Press ESC to return to the Controller Menu.

V4100 === System Setup (SYSTEM) === 14:09:10 04/18/2003 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: hh:mm:ss mm/dd/yyyy, BACKSPACE to edit [System] Time/Date : 14:09:11 04/18/2003 IP Interface : ETHERNET_PORT IP Address : 192.168.100.100 Subnet Mask : 255.255.255.0 Gateway IP : 192.168.100.206 Trap IP Address: 255.255.255.255 Community Name : public Device Name : V4100 system System Location: 8F, No.8 Hsin Ann Rd. Science-Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 30077 Taiwan

System Contact : Name:FAE Tel:+886-3-5787696 Fax:+886-3-5787695 E-mail:FAE@loop.com.tw

[TSI map] TSI Function : 1:1(Bidirection) [CONSOLE port] Baud Rate : 9600 Data Length : 8-Bits Stop Bit : 1-Bit Parity : NONE XON_XOFF : XOFF << Press ESC key to return to previous menu >>

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Press V from the Controller Menu to store. The Store/Retrieve Configuration screen will appear. Us e t h e a r r o w k e y s t o m o v e t h e c u r s o r t o “ S T O R E ” a n d p r e s s T A B t o select it. The current selection will be highlighted by an asterisk (*). Then press ENTER. A prompt will ask “Store Current Config. (Y/N)?” Press Y. You will be asked for your password. Key it in and then press ENTER. The word “Saving….” will appear on the screen. When it disappears press ESC to return to the Controller Menu.

V4100 ===Store/Retrieve Configuration=== 14:10:01 04/18/2003

>> Select ? *STORE RETRIEVE

Before proceeding further it is wise to send a PING signal from the PC to the Loop-V 4100 IP address and to the PC’s IP add ress to ensure t hat they are bo th active. To do so left-click your mouse on the Microsoft Windows START button. Then left-click RUN on the pop-up menu.

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The following screen will appear. Key in the command and left-click OK with your mouse.

The MS DOS Prompt screen will appear as follows.

Key in ‘ping’ and the IP address of the Loop-V 4100 as shown on the sample screen below. Then press ENTER. The ping test results will appear on the screen.

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Repeat the process for the PC’s IP address. Key in ‘ping’ and the IP address of the PC (192.168.100.206).

If the ping test is successful close the MS DOS prompt window. If the test is unsuccessful, check all connections and check that you have entered all IP addresses properly and that they are in the right domain.

(If either of these ping tests is unsuccessful check all connections and check that you have entered all IP addresses properly and that they are in the right domain.)

Maximize the Loopterm window. It should still display the Controller Menu. Press “L” from the Controller Menu to access the File Transfer screen

V4100 === File Transfer === 11:59:41 04/17/2003

A -> Download Mainboard Firmware B -> Upload Mainboard Firmware

C -> Download Configuration D -> Upload Configuration

R -> Copy Firmware to Redundant

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

Press A from the File Transfer menu. The Download Firmware screen will appear as shown below. The current firmware is in BANK 1.

Note: Depending on past downloads, the current firmware can be in BANK 1 or BANK 2. The Loop-V 4100 we used in these sample screens has the current firmware in BANK 1. Your Loop-V 4100 may have it in BANK 2. If that is the case, then all of the following descriptions you see will have BANK 1 and BANK 2 interchanged

V4100 === Download Firmware === 17:19:50 07/19/2000 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, BACKSPACE to edit

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name :

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to continue >>

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Use the arrow keys to move the cursor down to Firmware File Name. Then key in a file name and press ENTER.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 17:19:50 07/19/2000 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to continue >>

A prompt will ask “Really want to download?” Press Y.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 17:19:50 07/19/2000 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, BACKSPACE to edit

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : V0.72 07/19/2000 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

Really want to download?

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to continue >>

This screen will appear as the download takes place.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 10:24:23 04/17/2003 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

10:33:24 04/17/03 Downloading firmware ... Received 1556 Blocks 10:34:33 04/17/03 check sum ok 10:34:33 04/17/03 Next boot firmware switch to bank 2. 10:34:33 04/17/03 Received 796750 bytes in 70 seconds

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If the specified firmware is downloaded successfully, the words “check sum ok” will appear on your screen. For demonstration purpose, those words are highlighted on the sample screen below. Press ESC

V4100 === Download Firmware === 10:24:23 04/17/2003 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

10:33:24 04/17/03 Downloading firmware ... Received 1556 Blocks 10:34:33 04/17/03 check sum ok 10:34:33 04/17/03 Next boot firmware switch to bank 2. 10:34:33 04/17/03 Received 796750 bytes in 70 seconds

<< Press ESC key to continue >>

Note: In the above screen you will notice the words ” Next boot firmware switch to bank 2”

.

When new firmware is downloaded to a Loop-V

4100 that has its current firmware in BANK 1, the new firmware is not activated until the LoopV 4100 is rebooted. Upon reboot the newly downloaded firmware will automatically be switched to BANK 2 and it will become the new current firmware, Similarly, if the current firmware is in BANK 2, the newly downloaded firmware will be switched to BANK 1 upon rebooting. BANKS only switch after a download occurs and the Loop-V 4100 is rebooted.

After the downloading is successfully completed and a reboot takes place, the newly downloaded firmware will be called the current firmware. The previous firmware will be stored in the other BANK for backup. If a download fails and the user wishes to revert to the previous firmware, instructions for doing so can be found in Section 6.2 of this appendix.

You must now reset the Loop-V 4100. When you do the firmware will switch from Bank 1 to Bank 2.

Press Z from the Controller Menu. Use the arrow keys to move the asterisk to Primary. Then press ENTER.

A prompt will ask “Are you sure?” (Y/N). Press Y. The download process is now complete

V4100 === Controller Menu === 14:17:13 04/18/2003

Serial Number : 024017 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: C Start Time : 10:53:54 04/18/2003 Software Version: V1.04 04/14/2003 Redundant Controller: Disabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

Reset - are you sure ? [Y/N]

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6.1.1 Downloading to Dual CPUs

The process for downloading to dual CPU’s is almost identical to the process of downloading to a single CPU. Some dlistinct differences do exist though. These differences and other points of importance are explained below

Connections –all conections are identical to those used for single CPU downloads. The crossover cable still goes to the Ethernet Port of Controller Card #1.

Note that theController Menu for a dual CPU appllication shows that the Redundant Controller is enabled.

V4100 === Controller Menu === 14:17:13 04/18/2003

Serial Number : 024017 Connect Port: SUPV_PORT Hardware Version: C Start Time : 10:53:54 04/18/2003 Software Version: V1.04 04/14/2003 Redundant Controller: Enabled

[DISPLAY] [SETUP] C -> System Configuration S -> System Setup Q -> Alarm Queue Summary P -> Password Setup I -> Information Summary M -> System Alarm Setup L -> File Transfer V -> Store/Retrieve Configuration B -> Unit Configuration Copy

[LOG] [MISC] H -> Choose a Unit A -> Alarm Cut Off F -> Log Off [SETUP],[MISC] Menu X -> Clear Alarm Queue O -> Log On [SETUP],[MISC] Menu Y -> Controller Return to Default Z -> Controller Reset K -> Load All Ports Default

Press L from the Controller Menu to access the File Transfer Menu. The press A from the File Transfer Menu to download. After the download is complete, the Copy firmware to Redundant Board menu will show.

A prompt will ask “Copy firmware to redundant board – are you sure?” Press Y.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 11:53:20 04/17/2003

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

Copy firmware to Redundant Board - are you sure ?

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You will be asked for your password. Key it in. Then press ENTER.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 11:05:34 04/09/2003

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

===> Transferring Firmware to Redundant Board

........................

==>> Enter password : XXXX

When the transfer is complete press ESC twice to return to the Controller Menu

.

Please note

that (as the screen below shows) on the next boot the firmware will switch to Bank 2.

V4100 ===Copy Firmware to Redundant Board=== 11:55:18 04/17/2003

Current Firmware Bank: 1 NextBootFirmware Bank: 2

===> Transferring Firmware to Redundant Board

................................................................................

.............................................................................

Transfer Complete !

===> Programming the Flash in Redundant Board

................................................................................

.............................................................................Pro

gramming Complete ! Remember to Reboot to Run the New Firmware !

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When you press Z from the Controller Menu to reset the primary Control Board, the following screen will show.

Select Primary by putting the asterisk beside it. Remove the DB9 cable connector from the Console Port of Controller Card #1and plug it into

the Console Portof Controller Card #2. This will ensure that ControllerCartd #2 is changed to Primary.

Press Y to reset the primary controller Board (Controller Card #2) Remove the DB9 cable connector from the Console Port of Controller Card #2and plug it into

the Console Port of Controller Card #1.

V4100 === Reset Control Board === 12:00:13 04/17/2003

>> Select ? Redundant *Primary Reset - are you sure ? [Y/N]

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6. 2 Procedure for reverting to the previous version of firmware:

To abandon the current firmware, and return to previous version of the firmware.

The current firmware is in BANK 2.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 10:24:23 04/17/2003 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, BACKSPACE to edit, ESC to abort

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 2 Next Boot Firmware : 2 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to continue >>

1. Pull out the CPU module from the Loop-V 4100 unit.

2. Close the jumper 11 (JP11). The location of the jumper is illustrated in Figure 1 below.

Figure 1 JP11 Jumper Location

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3. Plug- the CPU module into the Loop-V 4100 unit, then the Loop-V 4100 will reset.

4. Press “L” from the Controller Menu screen to transfer files, as shown.

V4100 === File Transfer === 17:19:46 07/19/2000

A -> Download Mainboard Firmware B -> Upload Mainboard Firmware

C -> Download Configuration D -> Upload Configuration

R -> Copy Firmware to Redundant

<< Press ESC key to return to Main Menu or enter a command >>

Press “A” from the above menu, the screen of Downolad Firmware will show as below.

V4100 === Download Firmware === 21:57:55 01/18/2001 ARROW KEYS: CURSOR MOVE, Please Input: nnn.nnn.nnn.nnn, BACKSPACE to edit

Firmware 1 Version : V1.04 04/14/2003 Firmware 2 Version : S1.B4 04/02/2003 Current Firmware Bank: 1 Next Boot Firmware : 1 TFTP Server IP : 192.168.100.206 Firmware File Name : v104.run

<< Press ESC key to abort, ENTER key to continue >>

5. Pull out the CPU module from the Loop-V 4100 unit..

6. Open the jumper 11 (JP11). NOTE: If the jumper JUM11 is kept ON, and is not

removed according to the procedure, the CPU board will switch back and forth between versions at each reset.

7. Plug- the CPU module into the Loop-V 4100 unit, then the Loop-V 4100 will reset.

NOTE: When the previous version of firmware (in BANK 1) is download successfully, the jumper 11 needs to be opened. Without this step, the firmware will be switched from BANK 1 to BANK2 when the unit is reset next time.

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