C.5Quality of service and packet loss in IP networks186
C.6Error improvement187
C.7Latency and overhead188
DQuality of Service, Setting Packet Priority191
D.1MPLS191
D.2Layer 3 routing191
D.2.1CP560 configuration192
D.3Layer 2 priority192
D.3.1CP560 configuration192
EValidation of DVB-T2 Parameters193
E.1T2-Frame193
E.1.1T2-Base193
E.1.2T2-Lite194
E.2Physical Layer Pipe194
FEstimated Transmission Time195
F.1How the CP560 uses the configured ETT value195
F.1.1Example with 2 modulators195
F.2Implications of adjusting ETT195
F.3How to set ETT196
GAlarms197
HReferences207
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History9
1History
Revision DateComments
2.22012-03-09 – Added Input Switching feature description
– Added T2 parameter validation tables in appendix E
– Added DVB-T2 estimated transmission time description in appendix F
– General updates to reflect changes in GUI, in particular DVB-T2 settings in chapter 8.6.4
This manual is written for operators and users of the CP560 DVB-T2 Gateway and provides necessary information for installation, operation and day-to-day maintenance of the unit. The manual
covers the functionality of the software version 2.2.0 or later, and continues to be relevant to subsequent software versions where the functionality of the equipment has not been changed. When a
new software version changes the functionality of the product, an updated version of this manual
will be provided.
The manual covers the following topics:
• Getting started
• Equipment installation
• Operating instructions
• WEB interface description
• Preventive maintenance and fault finding
• Alarm listing
• Technical specifications
2.2 Warnings, cautions and notes
Throughout this manual warnings, cautions and notes are highlighted as shown below:
Warning: This is a warning. Warnings give information, which if strictly
observed, will prevent personal injury and death, or damage to personal
property or the environment.
Caution: This is a caution. Cautions give information, which if strictly
followed, will prevent damage to equipment or other goods.
Note: Notes provide supplementary information. They are highlighted for
emphasis, as in this example, and are placed immediately after the relevant
text.
• All warnings marked on the product and in this manual should be adhered to. The
manufacturer cannot be held responsible for injury or damage resulting from negligence of warnings and cautions given.
• All the safety and operating instructions should be read before this product is installed
and operated.
• All operating and usage instructions should be followed.
• The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
2.4 Contact information
Our primary goal is to provide first class customer care tailored to your specific business and
operational requirements.
The CP560 is part of the Nevion cProcessor product family for processing and handling of MPEG
transport streams. The cProcessor family represents a line of compact and powerful, yet costeffective, products designed for advanced modification of MPEG Transport Streams.
The CP560 is a DVB-T2 gateway that uses the advanced capabilities of the cProcessor family to
rearrange the transport stream (TS) into the DVB-T2 modulator interface (T2-MI). In addition to
the data, this T2-MI interface contains signalling, control and timing information for the DVB-T2
modulators.
3.1 Summary of Features
Features of the CP560 include:
• Transport Stream (TS) encapsulation in T2-MI packets
− Single or Multiple Physical Layer Pipe (PLP)
− Null packet deletion
− Input Stream Synchronisation (ISSY) support (short/long)
The CP560 functionality depends on the software licences installed. The following table describes
the features available as software options. Please refer to Section 8.4.8.3 for more information how
to obtain and enable feature upgrades.
Table 3.1 Functionality enabled through software licences
FunctionalityCode Max
SFP moduleSFP-Enables operation of the Small form-factor pluggable (SFP) transceiver slot.
SFP configurationSFPC- Enables configuration interface and parameter storage for some specifically
Number of PLPs activated PLPX8 Maximum number of PLPs (Physical Layer Pipes).
Number of input
ports activated
Joint bit rate controlJBRC-Controls if the Joint Bit Rate Control feature is activated for sending PLP
Input switchingISW-Enables creation of input switching groups.
Forward Error Correction FEC-Controls availability of the FEC feature for IP outputs and IP inputs.
Ethernet data interfaceIP-Controls whether carriage of MPEG transport streams on Ethernet is made
DVB-T2 SFNT2SFN-Enables SFN synchronisation for T2 systems.
Allow ASI inputsASIN-Enables use of ASI input ports. Without this key the device can be used
Emergency switch
support
Connect controlTCON-Enables supervision of the unit through the Connect Software.
TSIX16 Controls the number of simultaneously activated transport stream inputs.
ESW-Enables support for external switch panel to switch between pre-loaded
Caution: The CP560 must be handled carefully to prevent safety hazards
and equipment damage. Ensure that the personnel designated to install
the unit have the required skill and knowledge. Follow the instructions
for installation and use only installation accessories recommended by the
manufacturers.
4.1 Inspect the package content
• Inspect the shipping container for damage. Keep the shipping container and cushioning
material until you have inspected the contents of the shipment for completeness and have
checked that the CP560 is mechanically and electrically in order.
• Verify that you received the following items:
− CP560 with correct power supply option
− Power cord(s)
− CD-ROM containing documentation and Flash Player installation files
− Any optional accessories you have ordered
Note: 48 VDC versions do not ship with a power cord; instead a Power
D-SUB male connector for soldering to the supply leads is supplied.
4.2 Installation Environment
As with any electronic device, the CP560 should be placed where it will not be subjected to extreme
temperatures, humidity, or electromagnetic interference. Specifically, the selected site should meet
the following requirements:
◦
• The ambient temperature should be between 0 and 50
• The relative humidity should be less than 95 %, non-condensing. Do not install the unit
in areas of high humidity or where there is danger of water ingress.
• Surrounding electric devices should comply with the electromagnetic field (EMC) standard IEC 801-3, Level 2 (less than 3 V/m field strength).
C (32 and 122◦F).
• The AC power outlet (when applicable) should be within 1.8 meters (6 feet) of the CP560.
• Where appropriate, ensure that this product has an adequate level of lightning protec-
tion. Alternatively, during a lightning storm or if it is left unused and unattended for
long periods of time, unplug it from the power supply and disconnect signal cables. This
prevents damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
Warning: If the CP560 has been subject to a lightning strike or a power
surge which has stopped it working, disconnect the power immediately.
Do not re-apply power until it has been checked for safety. If in doubt
contact Nevion.
4.3 Equipment installation
The CP560 is designed for stationary use in a standard 19" rack. When installing please observe
the following points:
• Route cables safely to avoid them being pinched, crushed or otherwise interfered with.
Do not run AC power cables and signal cables in the same duct or conduit.
• The CP560 has all connectors at the rear. When mounting the unit, ensure that the installation allows easy access to the rear of the unit.
• The fans contained in this unit are not fitted with dust/insect filters. Pay particular attention to this when considering the environment in which it shall be used.
• Make sure that the equipment is adequately ventilated. Do not block the ventilation holes
on each side of the CP560.
4.4 Ventilation
Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation to protect it from overheating and ensure
reliable operation. The openings must not be blocked or covered. Allow at least 50 mm free airspace each side of the unit.
Warning: Never insert objects of any kind into this equipment through
openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or create shorts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on or
into the product.
• This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register. Do not place
in a built-in installation (e.g. a rack) unless proper ventilation is provided in accordance
with the device airflow design as depicted in Figure 4.1 .
• The CP560 may be vertically stacked in 19" racks without intermediate ventilation panels.
In systems with stacked units forced-air cooling may be required to reduce the operating
ambient temperature.
Figure 4.1 shows the air path through the unit, where cool air is taken from the left hand
The CP560 may be delivered rated for AC or DC operation, respectively.
Warning: This product should be operated only from the type of power
source indicated on the marking label. Please consult a qualified electrical
engineer or your local power company if you are not sure of the power
supplied at your premises.
4.5.1 AC power supply
The CP560 has a wide-range power supply accepting the voltage range 100-240 VAC, 50/60 Hz.
Please refer to Appendix B for a detailed specification of the AC power supply.
4.5.1.1 AC power cable
Ensure that the AC power cable is suitable for the country in which the unit is to be operated.
Caution: Power supply cords should be routed so that they are not likely
to be trod on or pinched by items placed upon or against them. Pay
particular attention to cords at plugs and convenience receptacles.
The unit is supplied with a two meter detachable mains supply cable equipped with a moulded
plug suitable for Europe, UK or USA, as appropriate. The wires in the mains cable are coloured
in accordance with the wire colour code shown in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Supply cable wiring colours
Wire UK (BS 1363) EUROPE (CEE 7/7) USA (NEMA 5-15P)
To achieve protection against earth faults in the installation introduced by connecting signal cables
etc., the equipment should always be connected to protective earth. If the mains supply cable is
disconnected while signal cables are connected to the equipment, an earth connection should be
ensured using the Technical Earth connection terminal on the rear panel of the unit.
Warning: This unit must be correctly earthed through the moulded plug
supplied. If the local mains supply does not provide an earth connection
do not connect the unit.
Caution: Consult the supply requirements in Appendix B prior to connecting the unit to the supply.
The unit has a Technical Earth terminal located in the rear panel. Its use is recommended. This is
not a protective earth for electrical shock protection; the terminal is provided in order to:
1. Ensure that all equipment chassis fixed in the rack are at the same technical earth potential. To achieve this, connect a wire between the Technical Earth terminal and a suitable
point in the rack. To be effective all interconnected units should be earthed this way.
2. Eliminate the migration of stray charges when interconnecting equipment.
Warning: If the terminal screw has to be replaced, use an M4x12mm long
pozidrive pan head. Using a longer screw may imply a safety hazard.
4.5.1.3 Connecting to the AC power supply
Warning: Do not overload wall outlets and extension cords as this can
result in fire hazard or electrical shock. The unit is not equipped with an
on/off switch. Ensure that the outlet socket is installed near the equipment
so that it is easily accessible. Failure to isolate the equipment properly may
cause a safety hazard.
To connect the unit to the local AC power supply, connect the AC power lead to the CP560 mains
input connector(s) and then to the local mains supply.
The CP560 can be delivered with a 48 VDC power supply for use in environments where this
is required. The DC power supply accepts an input voltage range of 36-72 VDC. Please refer to
Appendix B for detailed specification of the power supply.
4.5.2.1 DC power cable
Units delivered with DC power supply have a 3-pin male D-SUB power connector instead of the
standard mains power connector. Also a female 3-pin D-SUB connector is supplied. The pin assignment is shown in Table 4.2. The power cable itself is not supplied.
Table 4.2 DC power connector pin
assignment
Pin Placement Specification
1 top+ (positive terminal)
2 middle- (negative terminal)
3 bottomChassis Ground
To connect the unit to the local DC power supply:
1. Use an electronics soldering iron or a hot air workstation to attach the supplied female
D-SUB power connector to suitable power leads.
2. Connect the power leads to your local power supply.
3. Connect the DC power connector, with attached power leads, to the CP560 power input
connector.
4.5.3 Powering up/down
Before powering-up the unit, please ensure that:
• The unit is installed in a suitable location
• The unit has been connected to external equipment as required
Power up the unit by inserting the power cable connected to the power source. When the unit has
finished the start-up procedure, the fans will run at normal speed. Please check that all cooling
fans are rotating. If they are not, power down the unit immediately.
Power down the unit by removing the power supply connector at the rear of the unit.
The CP560 is a DVB-T2 gateway designed for the encapsulation of Transport Streams (TS) in T2MI frames. The product offers an easy-to use WEB based user interface, a flexible and powerful
T2-MI encapsulation module and integration with network management systems via the SNMP
interface.
This chapter gives a brief description of the CP560 inner structure, allowing a better understanding
of the device’s functionality, its operation mode and its applications.
Figure
description of the different blocks is provided in following sections.
5.1 shows a functional block diagram of the main components inside the CP560. A detailed
5.2 TS inputs
The CP560 can include up to 10 ASI ports, 8 of them can be used as input ports and 2 as output
ports.
The number of simultaneous TS inputs that can be enabled is limited by a software licence key.
The default configuration includes only one input port and two output ports. If needed, further
inputs can be enabled with the software licence key.
5.3 TS output
The CP560 generates a T2-MI output. When using ASI output,the transport stream is presented
on at least one ASI output port. In addition one port is programmed to carry the same signal, as
described in Section 6.1.2.
The output is always re-clocked, configuring a wanted bitrate for the output stream.
The CP560 can transmit the same transport stream over IP via the extra physical Ethernet data
connector(s) or via an SFP module inserted in the SFP slot.
5.4 SFN adapter
The product is fitted with an SFN adapter that generates an accurate DVB-T2 timestamp. This
enables synchronisation of the output clock to the Network Time Protocol (NTP) or a 1PPS signal
for operation in SFN networks. The 1 PPS signal can be taken from an external source.
The CP560 supports MPEG transport streams over IP, the functionality is protected with a separate
SW licence.
The CP560 has 8 IP inputs, these are modelled to have the same functionality as the ASI input
ports, and content received will be available to the DVB-T2 Gateway generating the output. The
input streams can be either SPTS or MPTS and streams with or without RTP layer are accepted.
The DVB-T2 Gateway can generate one output and the operator chooses whether to transmit this
stream over IP or not.
Two Ethernet interfaces can be used simultaneously forvideo carriage, the interfaces are bi-directional.
When using the SFP slot, one of the Electrical interfaces will be disabled.
5.5.2 Protocol mapping
Figure 5.2 Protocol mapping
When transmitting T2-MI streams over IP, the protocol mapping is according to figure 5.2. The
VLAN framing and RTP encapsulation are optional.
The RTP layer is important for diagnosing network related problems, since it contains a sequence
number that can be used for packet loss detection.
The maximum transfer unit (MTU) for Ethernet is usually 1500 bytes. This limits the number of
transport stream packets to embed into the outgoing Ethernet/IP frames to be between 1 and 7.
5.6 T2-gateway module
Figure 5.3 DVB-T2 Gateway module
The DVB-T2 Gateway module illustrated in figure 5.3 is the main module of the CP560, it encapsulates TS-input packets in Baseband frames, generates an accurate timestamp and generates
L1-signalling frames. The resulting T2-MI frames are packetized and encapsulated again in TS
packets to be transported over a network.
According to the DVB-T2 frame structure, T2-MI frames carrying user data are sent first followed
by a timestamp frame and a L1-frame. The time stamp frames and L1-frames are generated accordingly to the settings defined in the user interface.
The DVB-T2 packet bitrate is kept constant by the time source or the 1PPS signal, this prevent the
overflowing of the buffer on the modulator side when the unit and the modulator uses the same
time source.
The management subsystem is a set of modules that handles all the interfaces to monitor and
control the operation of the CP560.
The management subsystem communicates with the users, both humans and machines, via the
following interfaces:
• Front panel and back panel LEDs for status
• Graphical user interface via Flash application in WEB browser
• SNMP traps on alarms
• SNMPv2c Agent
• TXP (XML Protocol) to retrieve and set configuration and status
• Alarm relays on alarms
• SNTP client for real time clock synchronisation
• Terminal interface either over Telnet or USB interface for debugging
• FTP server for direct file system access
The management subsystem communicates with other internal modules to make the unit perform
the wanted operations.
5.7.1 Graphical user interface
Operators monitor and control the CP560 mainly via the Adobe Flash GUI application served from
the device’s WEB server. The GUI application is accessed via a WEB browser that communicates
with the configuration framework through an HTTP/XML based protocol.
The device exposes extensive status information to the web GUI providing detailed reports and
real-time monitoring displays to the device administrator.
All the device configuration parameters available on the CP560 can be controlled from the web
GUI.
5.7.2 Configuration database
The management subsystem processes configuration changes as transactions. All configuration
changes made to the device are validated against the current running configuration before committing them to the device. This limits the risks of the administrator implementing changes that
may cause down-time on the unit due to incompatible configuration settings.
Configurations can be imported and exported via the GUI. It is possible to clone the entire configuration of one device to another by exporting the configuration of one device and importing it to
another.
Configurations exported via the web GUI are formatted as human readable/modifiable XML files.
These files can be viewed or altered using any standard text or XML editor such as Windows
Notepad.
To simplify cloning of devices, certain exported parameters within the XML file are tagged as
device specific and therefore will be ignored when imported to either the same device or another.
These parameters are as follows:
• Device Name and Inventory ID
• IP network parameters
• ASI Port mappings
• On-device stored configurations
5.7.3 Alarm manager
The CP560 contains an integrated alarm manager responsible for consistently displaying the alarm
status of each individual interface.
“Port Alarms” are alarms bound to a specific input or output port via a port indexing system.
The alarm severity for port related alarms can be configured per port level. “Device Alarms”
are global to the device and are not bound to any specific port. They do not follow the indexing
scheme. These are classified as “System Alarms”.
Alarms are graphically represented in a tree structure optimized for simplified individual viewing
and configuration. The “Device Alarm” tree is available from the “Device Info” page. The alarm
tree for each port is available on the “Alarms” page for each port.
The alarm manager presents the alarm of highest severity upon the external interfaces of the device. The severity level of each individual alarm can be defined by the administrator. Alarm
configuration is covered in greater detail in the “Alarm configuration” section.
SNMP traps are dispatched to registered receivers whenever there is an alarm status change.
Alarm relay 1 and alarm LED are controlled to signal whenever there is a critical alarm present.
Alarm relay 2 is configurable.
The alarm manager keeps a log in non-volatile memory of the latest 10000 alarms that have occurred.
As an additional option, the alarm manager in the CP560 supports so-called Virtual Alarm Relays.
These are highly programmable items that can be customised to react to virtually any given alarm
event or combination of alarm events. The status of each virtual alarm relay can be viewed in the
GUI and can also be exported using SNMP. Details on configuring the virtual alarm relays can be
found in the WEB interface section.
The CP560 contains an internal real-time clock that is used for internal timestamps and the generation of DVB-T2 timestamps for SFN operation.
In order to generate precises SFN timestamps, the CP560 needs to be connected to both a NTP
timesource (for absolute time in seconds) and 1PPS (for subsecond time).
The internal time can be synchronised as follows:
• From NTP servers using SNTP protocol. Up to four NTP servers can be configured for
NTP server redundancy (see section
• Connect 1 PPS signal to the CP560 (see section 6.1.1) and enable 1 PPS synchronisation
(see section 8.4.6).
• Then Resync the internal time of the CP560 (see section 8.6.4.1).
The front panel provides two LEDs per CP560. The meaning of each LED indicator is shown in
table 6.1.
Table 6.1 Front panel LED descriptions
Indicator Colour Description
PowerGreen This LED is lit when power is on and initialization is complete
AlarmRed This LED is lit when a failure is detected by the unit
These LEDs are also replicated on the rear panel, which is shown in figure 6.1.
Remove mains supply before moving or installing the equipment. Ensure ESD precautions are
observed while interconnecting equipment.
6.1.2 ASI ports
The CP560 can be shipped with one ASI card with 10 ASI connectors as shown in 6.2. Another
configuration includes 8 ASI connectors on the back panel as shown in figure 6.1.
When the CP560 is used with ASI output, one port is reserved for the single supported TS output.
A number of the ports are reserved for input, while the remaining ones can be configured either as
inputs or copies of the main ASI output port. Switching of the direction on a port does not require
a re-boot, and can be performed while the other ports are in service.
The available options for each port are shown in table 6.2 for the 2 ASI card and 1 ASI card configuration.(X) means valid option, (-) means not valid.
Table 6.3 Port direction options on
the 10 connector variant
ASI port Input Output Copy Output
1XX-
2XX-
3XX-
4XX-
5XX-
6XX-
7X--
8X--
9-X-
10--X
Figure 6.2 Rear panel with 10 ASI connectors
6.1.3 ASI input ports
All physical input ports can be available for usage, but the number of simultaneously enabled
ports is limited by the licence key Number of ASI ports activated.
In the eight ports configuration, each ASI input port has two LEDs associated with it. The yellow
LED indicates active input and the green LED indicates that sync is detected.
Table 6.2 Port direction options on 2
ASI card variant
ASI port Input Output Copy Output
1XX-
2XX-
3XX-
4XX-
5XX-
6XX-
7-X-
8--X
Table 6.4 ASI Input LED description
LED Colour Description
Upper yellow Lit when input is enabled, unlit otherwise.
Lower green Lit when input is in sync, unlit if not in sync.
6.1.4 ASI output ports
The CP560 can transmit 1 T2-MI ASI stream. The rightmost connector is used as the principle ASI
output. Some of the other ports can be configured as copies of the principle output as shown in
Section 6.1.2.
One LED is used for each ASI output port: A green LED is lit whenever the output is enabled.
6.1.5 1 PPS Input
The CP560 comes with a 1 PPS input. Activating the port is a software option that enables the
device to operate as a MIP inserter in SFN networks.
The 1 PPS port is mounted to the right, below the output ports.
1 PPS input
BNC female 50 ohms
6.1.6 Ethernet Data Ports
The CP560 comes with two Ethernet data ports. These data ports can be used to carry MPEG
transports streams if the licence key Ethernet data interface is installed.
These ports can also be used for management of the device.
Lower green Lit when output is enabled, unlit otherwise.
UpperNot in use for outputs
6.1.7 SFP port
The CP560 has one slot for SFP modules.
When using the SFP slot, the DATA-2 Electrical Ethernet data port is turned off. This is done on
the ’Device Info->Maintainance’ page.
To use the SFP slot, the licence key SFP module must be installed.
6.1.8 Power Supply
Section 4.5 provides details of the power supply, protective earth and security. Read all these
instructions, prior to connecting the units power cable.
6.1.9 Ethernet Management Port
The CP560 provides one Ethernet port for control and management. Connect the management
port to the management network. The LEDs for the management port are used as follows:
6.1.10 Technical Earth
Connect the Technical earth to a suitable earth point.
6.1.11 Alarm/Reset
The unit is equipped with a 9-pin male DSub connector to provide alarm information.
Two programmable relays are provided. The first relay is always activated on a critical alarm or
when the unit is not powered. Please refer to section
the relays.
The pin out of the connector is shown in table 6.7.
When there is a critical (level 6) alarm in the unit, unit is not powered or any other programmed
condition for relay 1 is satisfied, there will be a connection between pin 6 and pin 7. When the
above conditions are not present, there will be a connection between pin 7 and pin 8.
The optional (additional) relay will follow the same behaviour, except that it can also be programmed not to be activated for a critical (level 6) alarm.
A connection between pin 9 and 5 (or a TTL low on pin 9) will hold the unit in reset if this function
has been enabled. The connection must be held for 0.5 seconds in order to active the reset. This
can be used to force a hard reset of the unit from an external control system. This pin can also be
used as a general purpose input (GPI).
SpeedLeftUnlit = 10 Mbit/s, Lit = 100 Mbit/s Green
Traffic and link RightLit=Link, Blink=data tx or rxGreen
Table 6.7 Alarm/Reset
connector pin out
Pin Function
1. Relay 2 - Closed on alarm (NC)
2. Relay 2 Common
3. Relay 2 - Open on alarm (NO)
4. Prepared for +5V Output
5. Ground
6. Alarm Relay - Closed on alarm (NC)
7. Alarm Relay Common
8. Alarm Relay - Open on alarm (NO)
9. Optional Reset Input / GPI
For more details regarding the alarm relay, please refer to Appendix on Technical Specifications
B.
6.1.12 Serial USB interface
USB interface:
• USB 1.1
• Mini USB connector
The USB interface requires a special COM port driver on the PC that shall communicate with the
device. This driver is provided on the product CD shipped with the device. The USB interface is
intended for initial IP address setup.
The CP560 is configured and controlled locally and remotely through a Flash-based Web interface.
The onlyapplication required on the computer to use this interface is a Web browser and the Adobe
Flash Player.
Note: Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or newer is required to use the Web interface
of the CP560. As a general rule it is recommended to always use the latest
official release of Flash Player (version 10 or newer). If the Flash Player is
not installed on the adminstrator PC, a copy is provided on the CD delivered with
the device. Alternatively, the latest Adobe Flash Player can be downloaded free of
charge from
http://www.adobe.com.
Note: When using Microsoft Internet Explorer, version 6.0 or higher is
required. It is however recommended to upgrade to version 8.0 or newer
for best performance.
7.1 Accessing the graphical user interface
The default IP address of the CP560 will most probably not be suitable for the network where the
unit will operate. Therefore the user should change the IP address of the management interface
so that access may be gained from the network.
The CP560 offers two options to alter the user interface IP address; through an Ethernet connection
or using a USB terminal interface. If your management computer allows setting a fixed IP address,
change the IP address using the Ethernet option described in Section 7.3.1.
If a static address cannot be configured on your management computer, Section 7.3.2 gives the
procedure to initially configure device network parameters (IP, netmask, etc...) using the USB
terminal interface.
Configuring the device functionality according to operational needs is done using the Web interface, see Chapter 8.
7.2 Password protection
Remote access to the device is controlled by password protection. If you access the CP560 using
the USB terminal interface a password is not required.
There are 3 user levels providing different user privileges, each with a separate default password:
Username Default password Privileges
adminsalvadorFull access to device
operatornatalConfigure setting, cannot alter passwords
The passwords can later be changed, either from the Web GUI or via the terminal.
7.2.1 Resetting the password list
If a password is lost, the password list can be reset to factory defaults via the local USB terminal
interface. To reset the password list, type the following command in the terminal interface:
userdb factory_defaults
Note: The factory_defaults option on the userdb command is avail-
able without administrator previledges only when accessing the terminal
via the local USB interface. In remote terminal sessions with a Telnet
client, administrator privileges are required to run the same command.
7.3 Changing the IP address of the unit
The CP560 is supplied with a dedicated management Ethernet port, labeled Control. The default
IP configuration (IP address and netmask) of the port is 10.0.0.10/255.255.255.0.
7.3.1 Changing IP address via the Web GUI
Changing the default IP address using the Web interface requires that your management computer
may be configured with a static IP address.
Note: Avoid connecting through a network at this stage, as this may give
unpredictable results due to possible IP address conflicts.
1. Connect an Ethernet cable directly between the PC and the Ethernet control port of the
CP560. Configure the PC to be on the same sub net as the CP560. See Figure 7.2.
2. Open your web browser and type http://10.0.0.10 in the address field of the browser. Log
into the GUI with username admin and password salvador.
3. Browse to Device Info -> Network -> Control in the GUI, and set the correct IP address
settings. Click apply to activate the new parameters. Figure 7.1 shows this GUI screen.
Note: Contact with the unit’s GUI will be lost. Please type http://<your
new IP address> in your browser to reconnect to the unit.
Windows XP example
The screen-shot in Figure 7.2 shows how to configure the network interface in Windows XP
to communicate with the CP560 with factory default settings. The IP address/netmask is set
Figure 7.1 Configuring network settings via the Web GUI
Figure 7.2 Setting static IP address 10.0.0.11 in Windows XP
to 10.0.0.11/255.255.255.0 which is on the same sub net as the CP560, and does not conflict
with the IP address of the device.
Note: If several new devices are accessed, one after another, the ARP
cache of the computer from which the devices are being accessed may
have to be flushed between each device, since the same IP address will be
used for different MAC addresses. On Windows XP this is done on the command
line typing the command ’arp -d *’
7.3.2 Changing the management port IP address via terminal interface
If a static IP address cannot be configured on your computer, follow the procedure below to configure the IP address via the terminal interface.
1. Install the USB driver from the product CD (setup_ftdi_usb_drivers.exe). (This step may be
omitted if the driver has already been installed.)
2. Connect your computer USB port to the CP560 USB port using a suitable cable.
3. Access the terminal interface using a suitable terminal program, emulating an ANSI terminal, on your PC (e.g. HyperTerminal). The USB will appear as a virtual COM port on
your PC. No specific serial port settings are required. Assure "scroll lock" is not on. Type
<enter> and see that you have a prompt (app>).
4. Test that the connection is successful by hitting the <Enter> key. If successfull an >app
prompt should be shown.
5. In the terminal, type the following command and press <Enter>:
This will result in the IP address 10.40.80.100 being set. The subnet mask is set to 255.255.255.0
and the default gateway to 10.40.80.1.
Note: The product CD shipped with the CP560 contains a USB driver
to use for serial communication with the device on the USB port. The
MS Windows driver installation script is configured to give a one-to-one
relationship between the physical USB port number on the PC and the COM port
number to use on the PC. Drivers retrieved from http://www.ftdichip.com will also
work, but these may not have the same COM port number mapping.
7.3.3 Detecting the management port IP address
If you have a unit and do not know the IP address of the Control Interface there are a few options
available. The simplest solution is connecting through the USB interface.
7.3.3.1 USB Interface
See 7.3.2 on how to connect to the unit using the USB Interface.
Type the following command to list the currently assigned IP addresses:
app>net ipconfig
7.3.3.2 Nevion Detect
If you are not able to connect through the USB Interface, you may use the Nevion Detect software.
This software may be found on the Nevion Product CD (version 2.20 and newer), or by contacting
Nevion Support (see Section 2.4). An User’s Manual is also included.
The Nevion Detect software detects devices by sending broadcast messages that the CP560 and
other Nevion devices will recognize and reply to with some essential information. The PC running
The CP560 is entirely controlled through a WEB interface using the web browser’s Flash plugin.
After log-in the main status page appears displaying an overall view of the device functionality
and status. It also displays a number of tabs giving access to all functional controls of the device.
This chapter goes through the different GUI pages used to control the CP560 and get status information.
8.1 Login
Access the CP560 by entering its IP address in the address field of your favourite browser. When
accessing the CP560 the first time, the progress bar (Figure 8.1) should appear while the Flash
application is loading from the device.
Figure 8.1 Flash application loading
When the loading of the Flash application is finished, the login window (see Figure 8.2) is displayed. Type the username and password to enter the GUI application. The default passwords
are listed in
The login dialogue has an option “Save password”, which makes the browser store the username
and password in a cookie and use them as default values at next login.
After successful login the start page is shown. The top part of the page (shown in Figure 8.3) is
called the status header.
Figure 8.3 The status header
In the status header the product name is shown on the left hand side, along with the Nevion logo.
The status bar displays an indicator showing the overall alarm status of the device. The colour of
the indicator shows the highest level alarm currently active in the unit. It is green if no alarm is
active. Other possible colours are described in Appendix G.
Several items are presented in the right corner/section of the header. Starting from the left:
• The user defined device name, if entered.
• A button to log out from the GUI.
• A button to switch current user level.
• A text showing the current user name.
• The local device time.
• A button for minimising the header. Using this hides a lot of the header information and
gives more space for the rest of the page.
• An activity indicator.
Note: The activity indicator shows one box for each request being
processed by the unit. Each box may change from green to red if ex-
cessive time elapses during the processing. During normal operation, no
squares should turn red. If squares start turning red there might be a problem with
the communication between the device and the computer, or the device may be
busy. If the device has not responded to a request within 20 seconds, the indicator
turns yellow. If no response has been received after 40 seconds, it turns red.
A tab bar is located beneath the status header. The exact number of tabs and tab labelling depends
on the units operational mode and licences. Clicking a tab will open the corresponding page with
a navigation pane to the left as shown in Figure 8.4. This pane is used to navigate between subpages of the tab.
Note: The navigator can be collapsed to economise on screen space. Click
the vertical grey line with two small arrows to the left of the navigator.
8.3 Status
The status page presents an overview of the device operational status as well as a log of alarm
events.
There are two sub-pages within the status page.
Current Status
Indicates the running status of the device.
Alarm Log
Presents the device alarm log and provides operations for clearing the log or exporting it as
a comma separated value file (.CSV).
8.3.1 Current Status
Figure 8.5 Current status
This page displays the current status of the device. It consists of a block diagram illustrating the
device with its input and output ports, an overview of the currently active network interfaces and
a list of currently active alarms.
Block Diagram
The block diagram provides a compact view of the unit status. It shows:
• The name of the functional units of the device.
• The name and alarm status of each input/output port.
• The status of non-I/O port related alarms.
The alarm status is shown with colours indicating the severity of the alarm. The various
severities and colours used are described in Appendix G.
Access to additional information pertaining to the various ports of the block diagram is provided by hovering the mouse pointer over the port within the diagram. The port representations in the diagram also act as shortcuts to the corresponding configuration page for the
port. The shortcut is activated by clicking on the port in the diagram.
If an input switch is defined, it is shown in the status diagram as a box inside the device block
in front of a MUX block. The block shows the ports that are members of the switching group,
and the currently selected port. Clicking the switch block will take you to the configuration
page for the switch.
Right-clicking the status block diagram top bar offers a shortcut to clear device statistics parameters. Selecting Reset device statistics brings up a dialogue where you can select which
information to clear.
Current Alarms
The bottom part of the page shows the currently active alarms. Some alarms may contain
several sub-entries that are displayed by clicking on the arrow in front of the entry’s description. The severity of each alarm is represented by an error indicator (visually similar to a
LED). The colour of the indicator represents the severity level configured for the specified
alarm. The various severities and colours used are described in Appendix G.
The Current Alarms table contains six columns:
Description
Description of the alarm condition.
For sub-entries, the extended index is shown in brackets. To the left is an indicator visualising
the severity of the alarm. The indicator has a tool-tip providing a textual description of the
alarm severity.
On Time
The time when the alarm was raised.
Alarm type
Category of the alarm, i.e. Port, System, Switch etc.
Source
This identifies the source of the alarm. For port alarms, this is a reference to the specific
port raising the alarm. This field has a tool-tip showing the subid1 and subid2 values for the
alarm.
Subid1
Reserved for future use in multi-slot chassis and is always set to 1 in the CP560.
Subid2
The device or port to which the alarm relates. The value is zero for alarms that are
related to the device rather than to a specific port. Values of 1 and up reference specific
ports.
Alarm ID
Each alarm condition has an associated numerical alarm ID.
An optional string to provide more alarm information in human readable form. The format
of this string depends on the alarm type. Hovering the mouse over this field produces a
tool-tip displaying the full text.
A detailed overview of alarm conditions is given in Appendix G.
8.3.2 Alarm log
Figure 8.6 Alarm log
The alarm log shows every alarm that has been triggered since the last time the alarm log was
cleared.
The table consists of the same columns as the Current Alarms table, but does not show details by
default. You can change which columns to show, including the details column, in Section 8.4.2.4.
Additionally a column named Off Time shows the time the alarm condition was cleared. Rows
will not have the Off Time set if the alarm is still active.
Each row provides additional information via a tool-tip shown when hovering the cursor over the
row. The tool-tip entries are:
Sequence #
A number identifying this specific alarm instance. This number is incremented each time an
alarm condition is raised.
SubID 1
The primary numerical index of the alarm instance. This index is reserved for future use and
is always set to 1 in the CP560.
SubID 2
The secondary numerical index of the alarm instance. When the alarm is of type Port alarm
this index contains the port number for which the alarm was raised. Other types of alarms
may use this index to identify a sub module, but normally it is set to 0.
The tertiary numerical index of the alarm instance. The use of SubID 3 depends on the type
of alarm. Some of the Port type alarms use this index to signal the PID value or Service ID
for which the alarm was raised. For example, if the CC Error of a PID is raised then the PID
value is given by SubID 3.
Details
An optional string providing more information about the alarm in human readable form.
The content and format of this string depends on the alarm type.
Beneath the alarm table is a caption showing the total count of alarms currently stored in the alarm
log.
To the right of the table are three buttons and a check box.
Clear Alarm Log
Clears all alarms from the alarm log.
Export to File
Saves the alarm log to a comma-separated value (.CSV) file. The button opens a file dialogue
where the user can choose the destination to save the file on the computer.
Export to Browser
Opens the complete log in a new browser window, showing the alarm log as a commaseparated value list. The format of this list is a text file (not HTML or XML).
Enable updates
This check box can be unchecked to stop the log from scrolling if new alarms are triggered
while watching the log.
The alarm log is stored in non-volatile memory, so the content is kept even if the unit is rebooted.
The log is circular. Events occurring after the maximum number of entries has been reached overwrite the oldest entries in the log. The maximum number of stored entries is 10000.
8.4 Device Info
The device info page contains all the information and settings that are not related to a single input
or output port. It is divided into multiple sub pages accessed via the navigation list to the left. In
the list of physical interfaces in the navigation list, the currently active interface is shown in bold.
See Figure 8.7.
The exact layout of the navigator depends on the resources and features currently available in the
device.
8.4.1 Product info
The product info page contains general device information.
Name
Configures the current user defined name of the unit. This parameter, together with the
management network parameters are used as device identifiers and remain untouched if the
unit configuration is changed by loading a different configuration file. See Section 8.4.7.
The device name is shown in the web GUI status header (see Section 8.3.1), and in the web
browser title bar to facilitate identification of each device.
Inventory ID
Configures the current user defined inventory ID of the unit. This parameter, together with
the management network parameters are used as device identifiers and remain untouched
if the unit configuration is modified. It is only intended as a label/tag and will not affect the
operation of the unit.
Configuration ID
Configure a user defined name for the current configuration of the unit. This name will, if
given, be displayed in brackets after the unit name in the status header as shown in Figure
8.3. The Configuration ID does not, as opposed to the Name and Inventory ID fields, remain
untouched when loading a new unit configuration. Loading a new unit configuration will
change the Configuration ID. See Section 8.4.7 on how to load a new configuration.
Displays the name of the product as designated by Nevion.
Serial number
The serial number of the device.
Software version
The version of the software currently installed on the device. The software version is given
by the following syntax:
<major_version>.<minor_version>.<patch_version>
The convention for the SW version numbering is as follows:
major_version
Incremented for significant SW changes.
minor_version
Incremented for minor changes. The minor version number is even for official retail
releases and odd for beta releases.
patch_version
If minor_version is even, patch_version gives the patch level of that version. A patch
level of zero means the SW is built on the latest code base, an even patch_version means
this is a released SW patch on a previous release. An odd patch_version means that this
is a test version. If minor is odd, this is a beta version, and the patch_version simply
gives the build number.
Software build time
Reports the time of which the current release image was built.
Device up time
The amount of time that has passed since the device was last reset.
Internal temperature
This shows the current internal temperature of the unit in degrees Celsius and Fahrenheit.
Fan speed
This bar chart shows the current speed of the device fans relative to full speed.
Flash Power LED button
The Flash Power LED button activates flashing the green power LED on the device in question. This is useful for identifying which device is currently being configured. Each click of
the button extends the blinking period by five seconds up to a maximum of about 30 seconds
of blinking.
This page displays the status of all system alarms and allows the user to program the severity
of these alarms. Global alarm configuration is performed on this page, as well as alarm relay
configuration and alarm log configuration.
It gives access to the following sub pages:
• Device Alarms
• Global configuration
• Relay and LED configuration
• Alarm Log Settings
8.4.2.1 Device alarms
The page shown in Figure 8.9 provides the administrator with an interface to view the status and
configure the behaviour of all alarms related to the system. At the top the Reset Alarm Counters
button allows resetting all alarm counters simultaneously.
The page is divided into two parts. On the left is a tree that shows all the alarms. The colour of
the folder icon and the specific indicator represents the current status of the alarm. The text to the
right of the tree shows the currently configured severity of the alarm.
The right hand side of the page displays the Alarm Details field when an alarm is selected:
A configurable option defining the severity of the alarm. Options in the pull-down box range
between Filtered (meaning ignored) to Critical. The text in brackets represents the default
setting.
Alarm turned on
The number of times the alarm has transitioned from off to on since last reset of the alarm
counter.
Error count
Not used.
’Reset Counters’ button
When clicked, clears the alarm counters for the current alarm.
The right-click context menu of the device alarm page provides an option to reset the counters of
all the alarms in the Device Info tree.
8.4.2.2 Global configuration
Figure 8.10 Global alarm configuration
This page provides an interface to configure globally the behaviour of all alarms. By default ports
use the global configuration settings but each port alarm can be configured individually to override these settings.
For each alarm a custom severity level can be configured. In addition the alarms can be omitted
from the alarm log and trap transmission.
Edited rows are highlighted until changes have been applied.
Tip: For the Log and Send Trap columns, you can quickly select/deselect
all items by right-clicking on the header fields in the columns.
8.4.2.3 Relays and LED
This page lets the user configure the alarm severity level that shall turn the relays and alarm LED
on. The behaviour of Alarm relay 1 and Alarm relay 2, and the Alarm LED may be configured
individually for each alarm severity level. Note that the Alarm relay 1 and the Alarm LED will
always be enabled for alarm severity level Critical, as indicated by the disabled check boxes in the
Relay and LED level triggers field. The current state of the relays and LED is indicated inside the
associated brackets.
Figure 8.11 Relays and LED configuration
For further details on the physical relays refer to Section B.5.1.
The Virtual Relays field shown in Figure 8.11 also includes settings for the so-called virtual relays.
These are programmable status indicators that can be set to react to any specific alarm condition.
In the simplest case you may want to enable a relay in case a specific alarm ID turns up. In another
case you may want to enable a relay if a specific alarm turns up on a given port.
Each relay status are exported on SNMP. Activation of a virtual relay also generates a specific
alarm, named "Virtual alarm relay activated" (ID=169).
The key element in the settings of the virtual relays is the Expression value. The expression is
very close to SQL in syntax and specifies when the relay should be activated. The behaviour is as
follows for each virtual relay:
1. Each active alarm event is evaluated against the Expression for the virtual relay (if en-
abled).
2. If the expression evaluates to true, the Count value is increased by 1. You can at any time
see the current count value. The Count value simply tells you how many of the current
(active) alarm events in the unit that matches the expression.
3. If the count value is larger than or equal (>=) to the Count Thresh. value the relay is
activated.
The expressions are validated before they are accepted by the unit.
Table 8.1 shows the field
values you may enter in an expression.
Table 8.1 Legal field values to use in expressions
Field name Extracts from event: TypeSample expression
In the expressions you may enter parentheses to group sub-expressions together. Together with
the supported list of operators this gives great flexibility in constructing advanced “match” patterns.
Table 8.2 summarises the operator types you are allowed to use. Please note that the examples
below are used for illustration purposes only. For example, the plus and minus operators may not
be very useful in practise, but they are included in this table for completeness.
INSet operator. Returns true if left-hand part is included in set to the right. id IN (169,200,201)
+Additionid + 9 = 169
-Subtractionid - 8 = 160
*Multiplyid * 10 = 100
/Divideid / 20 = 8
>Greater thanid > 100
<Less thanid < 90
>=Greater than or equalid >= 100
<=Less than or equalid <= 100
Some examples are given in Table 8.3.
Table 8.3 Expression examples
TaskExpressionCount threshold value
To generate an alarm when any alarm with
ID = 200 turns up (independent on source)
To generate an alarm when alarm with ID =
200 turns up on port with ID = 1 (subid2 =
1)
To generate an alarm when alarm with ID =
200 turns up on both port 1 AND port 2
id = 2001
(id = 200) AND (port = 1)1
(id = 200) AND ((port = 1) OR (port
= 2))
2
Note the last example in the table: Here the count threshold value must be set to 2 to get the
expected behaviour. This is because the expression entered matches two different alarm events
(port=1 or port=2), and in order to match them both two matches are required in the global alarm
list.
This parameter is used when exporting the alarm log. It specifies the column separator character. The default value for the delimiter is ;. The character used may affect auto-importing
of the exported file into your favourite tool used to inspect the file content.
Columns
Each of the columns in the alarm log table has a checkbox. Columns that are selected are
shown on the alarm log page.
8.4.3 Port Mappings
Figure 8.13 ASI
port direction control
This page offers an interface to configure the direction of the installed ASI ports. The valid options
are visible as selectable radio buttons for each port.
The number of ports shown in the port map grid corresponds to the number of physical connectors
installed in the chassis and the meaning of the different choices are:
Mode
Direction of the port, with two choices:
Input
Use the port as an ASI input to the multiplexer. All input ports can be used, but the number of inputs that can be enabled simultaneously is limited by the licence key Number
of input ports activated.
Output-Copy
Use the port as an ASI output, transmitting the multiplex generated by the unit.
If an ASI port is currently being used as input source for a PLP, the PLP id will be listed in the
PLP column. ASI inputs used as source for a PLP may not be port mapped to ASI outputs
until it has been removed as source for the specified PLP. This must be done as shown in
Section 8.6.4.3.
Configure the mapping that best matches your needs and press apply to activate the new matrix.
Re-configuration does not require re-booting. The choices made will be reflected in the logical
block diagram of the device on the status screen (see also Section 8.3.1)
Note: The port map settings are tagged to follow the device (see Section
5.7.2, and even though the parameters are exported in the configuration
file format, they are not overwritten when loading a configuration file via
the GUI to another device.
8.4.4 Time Settings
Figure 8.14 Time Settings
The time settings page lets the user configure time zone, the source for synchronising the internal device time clock and set the internal clock in case of failure of all external sources of clock
synchronisation. The main use of the device time is stamping the entries of the alarm log.
The page consists of severalparts. Top left is the General box, containing the followingparameters:
Drop-down list to configure the time zone of the unit.
Status
The status of the time synchroniser.
Active
The time source currently in use by the time synchroniser.
The Manual Adjust Time field allows the operator to set the time. The manually configured time
will only be used when no other time sources are configured in the Prioritised time sources list.
The Timesource prioritisation field contains two lists showing configured time sources. Disabled
time sources are greyed out. Enabled time sources are shown with an indication of the time source
status. The list to the right shows time sources that are defined but not used by the time synchroniser. Enabled time sources may be moved to the leftmost list by using the arrow-left button, and
back again by using the arrow-right button. Time sources in the left hand list are used by the time
synchroniser to set the time. They are listed in prioritised order; the source with the highest priority at the top. The order of priority can be altered by clicking an item in the list and using the up or
down arrows to the left of the list to increase or decrease, respectively, the item priority. The time
synchroniser will use the time source with the highest priority whose status is “OK” (represented
by a green indicator).
Figure 8.15 Time Settings - Add time source
To add a time source to the system, click the “Add Timesource” button, which brings up the dialog
shown in Figure 8.15 with the following fields:
Time source retrieving time from DVB TDT, DVT TOT or ATSC STT time tables on a
port.
Input source
Lists ports that can be used as time sources with the selected time source type
(Figure 8.15. Multiple entries can be selected to add more than one time source.
For switched inputs, you may select the time source to get time from the input
switch group, which will make the time source retrieve the time from the currently
active input in the switch.
To remove time sources, Select them in the list and click the “Remove Timesource” button. Time
sources for dynamic ports such as IP inputs and Switch inputs, are automatically removed if the
dynamic port is removed.
Located belowthe lists is also a field to define the maximum allowed time interval between updates
from the currently used time source. Exeeding this interval the source is considered “Not OK” and
the synchroniser selects the next source in the prioritised list.
Upon selecting a time source, the Timesource Details box at the bottom right of the page provides additional details relating to the selected time source. Depending on the type of time source
selected the box may contain some or all of the following parameters:
Active
A checkbox to enable or disable the time source. Disabled time sources are never updated.
Time sources configured and present in the prioritised list must be removed before they can
be disabled.
IP address
Specifies the IP address of an SNTP time server source to poll for updates.
Type
Type of time source selected. The sources are product dependent, but SNTP is always available.
Last updated time
The most recent time value received from the time source.
State
The current state of the time source.
Reference
Provides the time reference source address of accessed time source.
Reference stratum
Indicates the hierarchy level of the current time source. The master reference is at stratum 0
(highest).
Reference status
Indicates if the time source is currently governed by a time source at a higher stratum.
Reference precision
The expected timing accuracy of the current time source.
This page presents status information about network interfaces, including virtual (VLAN) interfaces, present on the device. The management interface is always present, and bold characters
indicate the web management interface connection. An interface shown in grey colour means
that the interface is disabled. There may be physical interfaces on the unit that are not shown in
this table as the availability of each interface may vary with the installed software licences and
operational mode.
Interface
A label identifying the interface. If it is a physical interface with virtual interfaces attached to
it an arrow is shown. Clicking this arrow will expand/collapse the list of virtual interfaces.
IP Address
The IP address configured for this interface.
Link Speed
The current link speed detected for this interface. Applicable to physical interfaces only.
Duplex Mode
The duplex mode detected for this interface, half or full duplex. Applicable to physical interfaces only.
TX Bitrate
The bitrate currently transmitted through this interface. Applicable to physical interfaces
only.
RX Bitrate
The bitrate currently received through this interface. Applicable to physical interfaces only.
Enabled
Shows whether the interface is currently enabled.
Data
Shows whether data traffic is currently enabled for this interface.
Shows whether management traffic is currently enabled for this interface.
8.4.5.1 Interfaces
Each available network interface has an entry in the Navigator list. Selecting an interface brings
up pages where it is possible to configure the interface and view its status. Accessible parameters
vary with the interface selected since the functionality of the available interfaces are not necessarily
identical.
8.4.5.1.1 Main
Figure 8.17 Main IP settings
This page provides the main configuration settings for the physical interface.
Caution: Modifying the settings of the interface you are currently using
for the GUI application may cause loss of contact with the unit. Make sure
you will still be able to contact the unit before applying changed settings.
8.4.5.1.2 Interface Settings
Enable interface
Enables/disables the interface. It is not possible to disable the currently used management
interface.
Media Select
Provides a choice between network port Data 2 and the SFP module for the second data
interface. Select RJ-45 to use the data port marked Data for data traffic. Select SFP to use the
SFP module for data traffic.
Speed/duplex mode
The speed and duplex mode of the interface. The Auto setting enables automatic speed and
mode negotiation for the Ethernet link. This option is not available for SFP interfaces.
Note: Modifying the default settings of interface duplex to anything other
than auto can cause unpredictable results unless all peer systems accessing
the port use similar settings. For more technical information regarding auto
negotiation and duplex mismatch, refer to the Wikipedia duplex mismatch article
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duplex_mismatch).
8.4.5.1.3 Manual IP Settings
IP address
IP address of the interface.
Subnet mask
The subnet mask of the interface.
Gateway
The default gateway address for the interface.
8.4.5.1.4 Interface Status
MAC address
The Ethernet Media Access Control (MAC) address of the interface.
Link speed
Speed of current connection.
Duplex mode
Shows duplex of current connection.
8.4.5.1.5 Detect Settings
Detect configuration
Applies to the Control interface, only.
These two boxes enable read and write attributes of the Nevion Detect IP assignment server
module. This server is a stand-alone PC application that can be used to discover Nevion
devices on a local network and assign IP addresses to them.
Enabling the Read option makes the CP560 visible for the Nevion Detect on the LAN. If the
Write option is enabled the IP address of the CP560 may be configured using the Nevion De-
tect. These options do not affect the operation of the device from the management application
Alarms related to the interface are listed on the Alarms page. Clicking an alarm opens the field to
configure the alarm. Please see Section 8.4.2 for alarm configuration details.
Figure 8.18 Network interface alarms
At the top of the page two radio buttons are provided to select between displaying error count or
error severity. In addition all alarm counters related to this interface may be reset.
8.4.5.1.7 Advanced
This sub-tab allows configuring advanced IP settings of the interface.
Figure 8.19 Advanced IP settings
Allow ping response
Check this box to filter incoming ICMP messages. If this option is not enabled the device will
not answer ping requests to this port.
Allow management traffic
Tick this box to allow management traffic on this interface. It is not possible to disable this on
the dedicated management interface or on the interface you are currently using for management.
Allow data traffic
Tick this box to allow data traffic on this interface. It is not possible to enable data traffic on the
management interface.
Multicast router
This parameter is not shown in the management interface page.
The IP address of the multicast router. The address here is used in conjunction with the Use
This parameter is not shown in the management interface page.
The preferred IGMP version to use. If fixed is selected the unit will keep trying to use the
selected version even if it is not supported by the network.
8.4.5.1.8 Status
Figure 8.20 Interface Status
This page shows detailed status and error information on the selected physical interface. Different
types of interfaces support different status and error parameters; not all parameters listed will be
shown for all interface types.
The Ethernet Status field:
Link speed
The detected link speed of the interface.
Duplex mode
The detected current duplex mode of the interface. The duplex mode indicates whether data
may flow in one direction (half duplex) or bidirectionally (full duplex).
The following parameters are available for both received and transmitted packets:
bitrate
The total bitrate received/transmitted.
load
Interface load, measured relative to max speed.
Total packets
The total number of IP packets received/transmitted.
The number of IP packets received/transmitted containing valid CRCs.
Multicast packets
The number of IP multicast packets received/transmitted by the interface.
Broadcast packets
The number of broadcast packets received/transmitted.
Octets
The number of octets received/transmitted
The Errors field:
CRC errors
Number of packets received with CRC errors.
Alignment errors
Number of packets detected with alignment errors (non-integer number of bytes).
Receive errors
Number of erroneous packets received.
Missed packets
Number of packets missed.
Link symbol errors
Number of link symbol errors detected.
Carrier extension errors
Number of carrier extension errors detected.
Receive length errors
Number of packets with invalid size.
The SFP Info field is only shown if the SFP interface is active. It displays information provided by
the SFP module installed.
8.4.5.1.9 VLAN
This page is only shown on interfaces with VLAN (virtual interface) support. The page allows
adding, removing and editing virtual interfaces (VLAN) using the selected physical interface.
Current VLANs interfaces are shown in the grid on the left, and parameters for each interface
are edited by selecting the interface in the grid first.
Once editing is finished, clicking the Apply button will commit all the changes. Hitting Refresh
will cancel all changes.
In addition to the Apply and Refresh buttons there are buttons to enable adding and removing
VLANs.
Checked box enables the virtual interface to allow management traffic.
Enable ping
Checked box enables the virtual interface to respond to ping messages.
Multicast router
The multicast router for this virtual interface. Only visible if multicast is allowed.
IGMP ver
Provides selection of the IGMP version to use. Not applicable to the "Control" interface.
8.4.5.1.13 SFP
The SFP tab is visible for the second network interface if this interface is set to use SFP. How to
enable the SFP is described in section 8.4.8.1 , provided the appropriate licence has been installed
.
Figure 8.22 The Device Info > Network > SFP tab
The SFP tab gives access to three sub-pages: SFP Status, STM-1/OC-3 Config and E3/T3 Config.
The two configuration sub-pages reflect that separate configuration files are used to configure the
different SFP module types. For each module type the CP560 stores a configuration file that can be
edited “off-line”. These pages are visible only if SFP configuration has been licensed. The settings
will not be committed to the module until writing of the file is expressly initiated.
The SFP Status page, shown in figure Figure 8.23, provides an overview of the module status. The
appearance of the status page and the range of parameters shown depend on the type of module
attached.
The Module General Status field displays the status of the module as seen by the CP560.
SFP Present
Indicates that the module has been detected by the CP560.
The type of transceiver inside the SFP module. Only a limited range of transceivers is compatible with the CP560.
Connector type
Indicates the network connector type.
Serial number
The serial number of the SFP module.
The Module <type> Configuration field shows the internal functional status as read back from the
module. The field heading will reflect whether a STM-1/OC-3 or an E3/T3 module is installed.
A discussion of the parameters shown is included in the Config pages description.
The Module (type) Alarms field is shown if the STM-1/OC-3 module is present and shows all
link related alarms settings of the module. Red indicates that the alarm has been raised.
Refer to product specific documentation for further discussion of these parameters.
The Module (type) Link Status field is shown if the E3/T3 module is present and shows the status
of all link related alarm settings of the module. Red indicates that the alarm has been raised.
Refer to product specific documentation for further discussion of these parameters.
The Module (type) Error Counters field displays errors as they occur, counted during a 15 minute
period. Es = Errored seconds, Ses = Severely errored seconds, Cv = Coding violations, Uas = Line
unavailable seconds
Current
The counter increments every time an error is detected, resetting every second.
15mins
Displays the result of the previous 15 minutes counting interval.
Section
“Section” related error counts
Line
“Line” related error counts
Path
“Path” related error counts
At the page bottom is the Clear Module Statistics button. Clicking this will flush all error counters.
The STM-1/OC-3 Config page.
The STM-1/OC-3 module provides an optical interface for high speed data communications in
SDH or SONET networks. This page provides access to change the configuration settings of the
module. As shown in figure Figure 8.24 the page contains four fields to set operational parameters.
The Alarms and Error counters fields are identical to those described for the SFP Status sub-page.
Editing the configuration settings will alter the SFP configuration file stored in the CP560, only.
In the General field the main operational parameters are set.
STM-1/OC-3 present
Indicates if the module has been detected by the CP560.
Write to module
This box must be checked to allow the configuration file be written to the SFP module. If the
box is not checked the configuration file may still be edited without affecting the module. If
the box is checked the configuration file is written to the module every time the Apply button
is clicked.
Tx clock source
The transmitter clock may be internally generated, or derived from the received data stream.
Frame type
Select SDH or SONET, respectively, according to the accessed network.
Payload FCS (Frame check sequence)
Check this box to enable FCS error detection.
Disable interface
Not available.
Scrambler
Tick this box to enable the module internal scrambler. Must be ticked to successfully receive
scrambled network data.
A tick enables flow control of Ethernet data from the CP560 to the SFP module. Flow control
prevents data overflow in the SFP module buffer. Buffer overflow leads to data loss that
would go unnoticed until attempting to decode the data at the receiving end.
In the Fault Propagation field check boxes allow to select which network fault(s) shall cause shutdown of the Ethernet data flow:
LOS
Loss of signal
AIS
Alarm indication signal
RDI_P
Remote defect indication
In the Thresholds field bit error rate measurements indicate an estimate of the network link quality.
The check boxes allow selection of pre-defined threshold BER values to raise alarms. For further
details refer to the vendor SFP user manual.
SOH SD
Section Overhead, degraded Signal Defect
SOH EED
Section Overhead, Excessive Error Defect
POH SD
Path Overhead, degraded Signal Defect
POH EED
Path Overhead, Excessive Error Defect
The Taffic Queues field allows mapping of network traffic queues to VLAN priorities. For infor-
mation on VLAN priority usage refer to
To aid troubleshooting while changing configuration the Module Alarm and Module Error Coun-
[7].
ters fields of the status page are replicated here.
At the bottom of the page are three buttons:
Apply
Writes changes to the SFP configuration file. Also initiates writing the configuration file to
the module if the Write to module box has been ticked.
Refresh
Cancels changes that have been entered.
Reset Factory Defaults
Only active if the Write to module box has not been ticked. Clicking this button returns the
module to factory default settings but will not affect the settings of the configuration page.
The status of the SFP module is at all times displayed in the SFP Status sub-page.
The E3T3 module provides an electrical interface for high speed data communications in E3 or
T3 networks. This page provides access to change the configuration settings of the module. As
shown in figure Figure 8.25 the page contains four fields to set operational parameters. Editing
the configuration settings will alter the SFP configuration file stored in the CP560, only.
Figure 8.25 The configuration
page for the E3/T3 SFP module
E3/T3 present
Indicates if the module has been detected by the CP560.
Write to module
This box must be checked to allow the configuration file be written to the SFP module. If the
box is not checked the configuration file may still be edited without affecting the module. If
the box is checked the configuration file is written to the module every time the Apply button
is clicked.
Interface type
Click the appropriate button for the network used.
Module protocol
Allows selecting the desired data link protocol for the network; HDLC (High Level Data Link
Control), GFP (Generic Frame Protocol) or cHDLC (Cisco extension to HDLC).
Line protocol selection. Choices vary according to the interface type and data link protocol
selected.
Tx clock source
The transmitter clock may be internally generated, or derived from the received data stream.
Line code
Must be HDB3 for an E3 interface. Select between B3ZS and AMI for a T3 interface.
Line length
Only applicable for a T3 interface. Allows the output signal to be adjusted according to the
line length to reach the termination point.
FEAC
Far end alarm and control indication. Only applicable for a T3 interface using G.751 line
protocol.
VCAT overhead
Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol. VCAT allows arbitrary grouping of
VCAT members (STS1 or STS3c timeslots) to accommodate any bandwidth.
Payload FCS (Frame check sequence)
For error detection. Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol.
Scrambler
Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol. Tick this box to enable the module
internal scrambler. Must be ticked to successfully receive scrambled network data.
GFP keep alive
If enabled, sends 2-3 keep alive messages per second. Enable this parameter if Loss of Frame
(LOF) indication is frequently encountered. Generally relevant to older equipment types.
Only applicable when using the GFP data link protocol in a T3 interface.
Ethernet flow control
A tick enables flow control of Ethernet data from the CP560 to the SFP module. Flow control
prevents data overflow in the SFP module buffer. Buffer overflow leads to data loss that
would go unnoticed until attempting to decode the data at the receiving end.
In the Fault Propagation field check boxes allow to select which TDM network fault(s) shall cause
shut-down of the ethernet data flow:
Whether or not RDI, LOF and FEAC are applicable depends on Interface type, Module protocol
and Line type settings.
In the Loss of Signal Behaviour field check boxes allow selecting which TDM condition shall send
an LOS indication to the Ethernet interface:
LOS
Loss of signal
LOC
Receive loss of lock
AIS
Alarm indication signal
RDI
Remote defect indication
The Taffic Queues field allows mapping of network traffic queues to VLAN priorities. For infor-
mation on VLAN priority usage refer [7].
To aid troubleshooting while changing the configuration the Module Alarm and Module Error
Counters fields of the status page are replicated here.
At the bottom of the page are three buttons:
Apply
Writes changes to the SFP configuration file. Also initiates writing the configuration file to
the module if the Write to module box has been ticked.
Refresh
Cancels changes that have been entered.
Reset Factory Defaults
Only active if the Write to module box has not been ticked. Clicking this button returns the
module to factory default settings. This will not affect the settings of the configuration page.
The status of the SFP module is at all times displayed in the SFP Status sub-page.
8.4.5.2 IP Routing
The IP Routing table lets the user configure IP routing rules for the unit. These rules tell the unit
which interface to send IP traffic to, based on the destination IP address of the traffic.
Destination
The destination IP address to use for matching against this routing rule.
The subnet mask to use for matching against this routing rule.
Gateway
The IP destination to send a packet to if the destination address of the packet is on a different
subnet than the destination interface.
Interface
IP packets matching this rule will be sent through this interface.
Metric
The metric of the routing rule. If more than one rule matches a destination address the rule
with the lowest metric will be used.
When an IP packet is sent from the unit the destination address of the packet is matched against
the configured routing rules. If the destination address matches one or more rules the rule with
the lowest metric will be used. The packet will then be forwarded to the interface determined
by this rule. If the destination address is on a different subnet than the configured interface the
packet will be sent to the gateway determined by the rule.
Below the table is a checkbox where the user can Allow IP forwarding. If enabled incoming TCP
packets that are not addressed to the unit will be forwarded to an interface according to the routing
rules. The receiving interface must have management traffic enabled to forward TCP traffic to a
different interface.
Note: Modifying the IP routing rules may cause loss of contact with the
unit. Make sure you will still be able to contact the unit with the new
settings before applying the changes.
8.4.5.3 TXP Settings
TXP is a Nevion proprietary HTTP/XML based protocol designed to retrieve configuration and
status information using WEB/HTTP requests. TXP exists side by side with an SNMP agent and
provides an alternative way to access data in a product. TXP and SNMP therefore complement
each other.
The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is used to monitor network-attached devices
for conditions that warrant administrative attention. This page gives access to SNMP settings such
as destination IP addresses of trap receivers and community string. It Also displays a log of the
latest traps sent by the unit.
The Trap Destination table lets the user configure the trap servers that should receive SNMP traps
from the unit. To add a server click the Add new button, enter an IP address, then click the Apply
button. To delete an entry select a server entry from the list and click the Delete button.
The Settings group of parameters configures MIB-2 parameters and SNMP password protection.
The SNMP version to use for traps, version 1 or version 2, may be selected. When selecting to
transmit SNMPv2 traps, two additional options are applicable.
Status change traps
Selecting this causes a trap to be transmitted each time the overall device status changes.
Alarm event forwarding
Configures which alarms to forward as SNMP traps. The drop-down list has the following
options:
Disabled
No traps are transmitted when alarms appear or disappear. If the Status change traps
check box is checked, device status traps are still transmitted.
Basic
The device forwards alarm events as SNMP traps. If there are several sub-entries only
a single trap is transmitted.
Detailed
The device forwards alarm events as SNMP traps. If there are several sub-entries, an
SNMP trap is transmitted for each sub-entry.
The table at the bottom of the page shows the most recent SNMP traps sent by the device.
For more information about the configuration settings for SNMP, please refer to
The tools menu contains helpfull tools for network debugging.
8.4.5.5.1 Ping
The ping tool can be used to check for connectivity between devices. It is especially useful to ping
the receiving data port from the IP transmitter to see if the receiver can be reached.
Figure 8.29 The Ping tool
IP destination
The IP address of the receiving data port. The ping messages will be routed to the matching
Ethernet port, either data or management, or to the port configured as default management
interface if the specified IP address does not match either of the two sub-nets. Note that if
you are pinging between data interfaces, the Allow ping response option on the network page
Advanced tab (see Section 8.4.5.1.3) must be enabled both in the transmitter and the receiver.
Note: When the IP destination is a multicast address one cannot expect to
receive a response to a ping request. It is recommended to test connectivity
using the device’s actual IP address.
TTL (Time To Live)
Enter the time to live value for the ping messages here. The time to live value is a field in the
IP protocol header that is decremented once for each router that the datagram passes. When
the count reaches 0, the datagram is discarded. You can use this to check the number of
routers between the transmitter and the receiver by starting with a low value and increment
it until ping responses are received. TTL is also specified for each data channel on the IP
transmitter, and must be high enough to reach the receiver. Values range from 1 to 255.
Ping count
The number of ping messages to send. The messages are transmitted with an interval of
about 1 second.
MTU
Maximum Transfer Unit. Specify a length for the ICMP frames to check that frames with
given length pass through the network. The ICMP data payload size is adjusted to yield
Ethernet frames with the specified length. The ping messages are transmitted with the “don’t
fragment” bit set.
Press this button to start the pinging sequence configured above. The status of the ping
sequence is displayed in the status frame. Status values are reset on pressing the start button.
After pressing the start button the label switches to Stop, and the button can be pressed again
to cancel the pinging sequence.
OK responses
The number of ping responses received.
Timeouts
The number of ping requests that were not answered. If the timeout counter is incrementing
while the OK responses counter is zero, there is no contact with the specified IP address.
Last roundtrip
The round trip time measured for the last ping request in units of milliseconds.
Average roundtrip
The average round trip time measured for the ping requests in this session. The value is reset
every time the start button is pressed.
Min roundtrip
The shortest round trip time registered for the ping requests in this session.
Max roundtrip
The longest round trip time measured for the ping requests in this session.
Remaining
The number of remaining ping requests in this session.
8.4.5.5.2 Traceroute
The traceroute tool can be used to debug the network connectivity with a given host bytracking the
router hops between the CP560 and the host. Traceroute uses ICMP ping messages with increasing
TTL to track the router hops.
Settings
IP Destination
The IP address of the host to check. IP routing decides which interface the ICMP messages are sent on.
Number of hops
This parameter sets a roof to the number of hops that are tracked. Normally this parameter can be set fairly low.
MTU
Maximum Transfer Unit. This parameter can be used to transmit messages with a given
length. ICMP messages are transmitted with the don’t fragment bit set to yield errors
when MTU of a link is too small for the frame.
Round trip time measured in milliseconds for message returned from router at this
point in chain.
IP Address
IP address of router at this point.
Hostname
DNS resolved host name for IP Address. For this column to be filled in, DNS must
be supported and a DNS server must have been defined either manually or by DHCP
client.
Compensated frequency offset between external and internal reference.
8.4.6.2 Alarms
Figure 8.32 Clock regulator Alarms
These are the Clock regulator specific alarms. Clicking an alarm opens the field to configure the
alarm. Please see Section 8.4.2 for alarm configuration details.
8.4.7 Configuration Manager
The Configuration Manager, shown Figure 8.33 provides an interface for managing the device
configuration as “snapshots”. From here, snapshots of the device configuration settings can be
taken and stored locally, or exported from the device as XML files. Also, configuration files may
be imported and applied.
The device allows for up to 8 configuration snapshots to be stored and managed locally, not including the current running configuration.
8.4.7.1 Save/Load Configs
8.4.7.1.1 Save Configuration To File
This is the interface for exporting the current running configuration as an XML file. Clicking the
Save Config button prompts the user with a standard Save as dialogue requesting a location to
store the configuration file. This location can be any place the user has access permissions to write
files.
During the transferof the file from the device to the user’s system the user has the ability to click the
Cancel button to cancel the transfer. Note that, depending on the web browser used, an incomplete
file may be left on the user’s system after canceling.
Upon completion of the transfer the transfer progress bar will turn green. If an error occurs during
the transfer the progress bar will turn red and display an error message.
Files exported from the device using this option contain a complete device configuration and can
be restored to the device at a later time. Or it may be installed on another device using the Load
The Load Configuration From File field of the page provides a mean to directly import a filebased configuration snapshot as the new running configuration. All options from the snapshot
are loaded and verified before making them active, thereby minimizing the risk of errors in the
file that would render the device in a non-operational state.
Clicking the button marked Browse prompts the administrator with a standard system File Open
dialogue allowing the administratorto select the file of his choice to import. Once selected, clicking
Load Config performs the following actions :
• Transfers the configuration snapshot from the administrator’s PC to the device.
• Validates the configuration to make sure that all the options in the file are compatible with
each other and with the device itself.
• Presents the user with additional information, such as skipped options.
• Activates the configuration.
When an import has been successfully completed the progress bar color turns green and changes
its text to OK. Upon failure at any point the progress bar will turn red, and details of the reason
for the failure will be presented as messages in the Result of last config activation list.
By default, options specific to the device, including device name and management port network
configuration, are disregarded during the import process. This is a convenience feature allowing
configurations to be easily moved from one device to another. It also makes management easier in
that the Web UI will continue to communicate with the device after a new configuration has been
loaded. The default behavior can be changed with the load options, please see Section 8.4.7.1.4
for a description of the options.
Partial configuration files are supported to allow a subset of configuration options to be changed
instead of the entire unit configuration. Partial configuration files are validated as differences from
the current running configuration upon import before being made active.
8.4.7.1.3 Load Configuration from Remote Device
The Load Configuration from Remote Device makes it easy to copy the configuration of another
device to this device. This device will therefore be a clone of the remote device, except for device
specific parameters such as IP addresses and product name. Loading a configuration from Remote
Device is essentially equal to saving the configuration file of another device, and uploading it to
this device.
The configuration field includes the IP address of the remote device. Entering an IP address and
pressing the Contact Device button will check if the connection is valid and display some information about the device if successful. If the connection is valid, the Load Config button will become
clickable.
Note: It is possible, but not advisable, to load configuration from other
model types. Even if loading from the same model type, loading a configuration might also fail, especially if the two devices have different feature
sets. See Section 8.4.8.1 for a list of features.
Please see next chapter (Section 8.4.7.1.4) for a description of the load options.
8.4.7.1.4 Load options
These options are used to modify the behavior on configuration loading. The options are available
when loading from a file (Section 8.4.7.1.2) and when loading from a remove device (Section
8.4.7.1.3) .
Default action
This parameter modifies the algorithm used when modifying lists (collections) in the configuration.
Restore
Modify list to contain exactly the entries specified in the file loaded.
Merge
List entries that are present in the running configuration but not in the file loaded are left
in the list. New entries specified in the file loaded but not in the current configuration
are added. Entries present both in file loaded and in running config are modified.
Update
Only update nodes that are present in running configuration and in file loaded, i.e no
list entries are added or removed.
This parameter is used to modify how specially tagged parameters are handled during file
loading.
Access control parameters
Tick to overwrite SNMP community strings and TXP access parameters.
Device identifier parameters
Tick off his check box to overwrite the device identifiers device name and inventory ID.
Ethernet Interface IP addresses are not overwritten using this option.
8.4.7.2 Boot Log
This page shows the configuration database status log from the configuration loading at last reboot. If the configuration is rejected at boot the previous configuration will not be replaced. This
page may then be inspected to find the reason for rejection.
8.4.7.3 Stored Configurations
This tab provides an interface to management of on-device stored configuration snapshots. Up to
8 full system configuration snapshots can be stored.
Figure 8.34 Locally stored configuration files
The table lists the currently storedsnapshots, and columns in the table provide information specific
to each snapshot as follows:
Id
Each entry in the table has an id in the range from 0 to 7.
Indicates if the uploaded configuration is valid. Configuration that are valid may be activated without errors. A valid configuration is indicated by a green indicator and a invalid
configuration is indicated by a red indicator. A silver indicator in this column signifies that
the slot is empty and available.
Description
A descriptive text can be entered in this field by clicking on the field itself and typing text.
The length of this field is limited to a maximum of 64 characters.
Date saved
Time stamp when the configuration was uploaded to the unit.
File size
Size of the configuration file.
State
Extra information regarding the configuration.
To the right of the table several buttons are provided to perform the following actions:
Activate
Loads the selected snapshot as the active configuration of the device. The administrator will
be prompted to verify the decision as this action will overwrite any unsaved changes on the
device.
Snapshot
Stores the current running configuration as a snapshot in the slot selected in the snapshot
table. This operation will overwrite the configuration file currently stored in that position.
Upload
Imports a configuration file from disk to the selected slot. This operation will overwrite the
configuration file currently stored in that position.
Download
Downloads the selected configuration file to disk.
Delete
Delete the entry selected in the snapshot list.
At the bottom of the page is the Results of last config action field, which will show the result and
a list of errors (if any) of the last action performed.
8.4.7.4 Emergency Switch
This feature allows the CP560 to communicate with a central emergency switch unit. The emergency switch unit is designed to facilitate simultaneous configuration switching of all units under
its supervision. In this way the operational mode of a comprehensive system may be changed at
the press of a single button. Contact Nevion for further information on the emergency switch unit.
Communication with the emergency switch is IP based using the UDP protocol. Each unit enabled
for emergency switch control polls the emergency switch repetitively to determine the switch position. The Emergency Switch tab provides the means to configure the behaviour of the CP560
under emergency switch control.
The table lists the rules that have been set up for the emergency switch. Several rules may be
configured, albeit only one should be enabled at any one time.
Rule
The list position.
Status
• Green if the rule is enabled and connection to the switch unit is ok.
• Red if the rule is enabled and the connection to the switch is down.
• Grey if the rule is not enabled.
Ip
The IP address of the Emergency Switch unit.
Active
The ID of the configuration that shall be applied when the switch is in the active state.
Inactive
The ID of the configuration that shall be applied when the switch is in the inactive state.
To the right of the table, buttons are provided to set up the switching rule(s):
Add Rule
Opens the configuration pane to configure a new switching rule, see Figure 8.36.
Edit Rule
Opens the configuration pane for the selected switching rule. See Figure 8.36.
The Main settings field has the following parameters:
Enabled
A tick in the box enables this rule.
Description
User defined description of the rule.
Ip
The IP address of the emergency switch unit.
Active configuration
The ID of the configuration that shall be applied when the emergency switch is active. This
ID must be the ID of a valid configuration from the Stored Configurations list.
Inactive configuration
The ID of the configuration that shall be applied when the emergency switch is inactive. This
ID must be the ID of a valid configuration from the Stored Configurations list.
The Advanced settings field has the following parameters
Digital input
For future use.
Digital output
For future use.
Refresh interval
The time between each poll of the emergency switch state.
Timeout
Maximum time to wait for a return message from the emergency switch unit.
Connection hysteresis
Number of timouts allowed before the connection to the emergency switch unit is considered
broken.
If this box is ticked the Inactive configuration is applied if the connection with the emergency switch is broken. Othewise the currently applied configuration will remain when the
connection is broken.
Block user
If this box is ticked no user may change the configuration of this unit if the emergency switch
is in the active state.
At the bottom of the pane the Apply button is used to confirm and apply changes made; the Cancel
button is used to discard changes and close the pane.
8.4.8 Maintenance
The Maintenance page centralises information regarding the hardware configuration of the device
and provides a means for updating firmware images and managing software feature licences.
The page gives access to three sub-pages described below.
8.4.8.1 General
Figure 8.37 Maintenance
The General tab on the maintenance page details the current software, hardware and licence configuration of the device. Note that the items listed vary between devices.
At the top are two buttons for resetting purposes:
Provides an interface to perform a restart operation on the unit. Following a restart boot
delay the user is prompted to reload the Web UI in the browser.
Restore Factory Defaults
Resets all non-device specific settings to the factory default settings. Settings remaining unchanged include the device name and the management interface IP configuration.
Generate System Report
Generates an status report of the unit in XML format. Please attach this system report when
contacting Nevion Customer Support.
The Product info field provides the following information:
Product name
This is the product model name.
Software version
The version of the firmware image installed in the unit.
Serial number
The manufacturer assigned serial number used for warranty and software licensing.
Installed boards
The name and serial numbers of the circuit boards installed in each of the internal interface
slots of the unit.
Features
A list of features relevant to the device and their state (e.g. true, false or the number of ports
supported).
Name
Name of the feature
Value
State of the feature or number of licenced items
Code
The factory order code used to identify this feature
Hot
Whether the licence can be upgraded without rebooting the device or not. If the field
reads ’yes’, no reboot will be required after loading a licence upgrade file.
The TS Configuration Mode field allows the user to select DVB or ATSC operational mode.
Caution: When switching mode from DVB to ATSC+DVB (or vice versa),
the unit configuration is set back to factory defaults and it is then rebooted.
if the SFP Module SW licence key is installed, the Operational Modes frame is visible and provides
the option Electrical/SFP as shown in figure 8.39. This option is used to allocate the Data-2 IP
input to operate through the Electrical Ethernet data interface, or through the SFP slot.
Figure 8.39 SFP and Electrical Ethernet select
When switching mode the unit will automatically reboot. The device configuration is kept but
references to Data-2 will be invalid.
8.4.8.2 Software Upgrade
Figure 8.40 Software Upgrade
The Software Upgrade sub-page lets the user upgrade the software of the device. The page contains three buttons and a checkbox:
Browse
Prompts the administrator with a standard system Open file dialogue to specify the new
software image file to install.
Upload
Once an image file is specified by using the Browse button, the Upload button is used to
transmit the file from the administrator PC to the device. Once the file has been transferred,
it is verified using and internal checksum value and set as the new active firmware image.
If the upload is successful the progress bar turns green and the unit reboots itself loading the
new image, unless the Reboot on success option has been unchecked.
If the upload is unsuccessful the progress bar turns red and an error message is displayed in
the Status field.
Cancel
The Cancel button is enabled during the upload process and can be clicked to cancel the
operation. It is not possible to continue a cancelled upload.
Reboot on success
This checkbox is checked by default but can be unchecked to disable automatic reboot upon
SW loading completion. If this option is not checked the SW will load but will not be activated
before the user performs a manual reboot. Note that this option is not stored on the device,
and Reboot on success will be enabled next time you enter the SW upgrade page.
During SW loading, an alarm SW loading in progress is set with the Details field displaying the
IP address of the machine from which the loading was initiated. The alarm is turned off when the
loading is completed or terminated.
If the Reboot on success option is active the unit will automatically reboot when loading is complete, otherwise an alarm New SW pending is set to indicate that a new SW will be used on next
manual reboot.
After uploading, if the Progress bar shows OK but the web interface does not change to the Waiting
for reset state, allow some time for the device to reset itself and then reload the web UI via the
web browser reload button.
Note: It is recommended to verify the new software version via the “Product Info” page (Section 8.4.1) to verify that the update was successful
and the latest software revision is active.
8.4.8.3 Feature Upgrade
The Feature Upgrade sub-page provides an interface to upload new software licences to upgrade
the feature set of the device. The licence key is provided as a text file. Paste the content of file into
the text area and click the Load Key button.
Some features do not require a restart of the device when upgraded, they are marked as “hot” in
the feature list. If you load a licence changing only hot-upgradable keys, you will get a message
back in the load text box telling you that no reboot is required. If any non-hot licence has changed,
the device needs to be restarted to activate the new feature(s).
Reset can be performed from the GUI as explained on the Maintenance > General tab in Section
Note: The entire content of the licence key text file must be copied into
the text box, not just a portion of the file.
8.4.9 Users
The Users page provides a configuration interface for user management. Settings are provided for
configuring a password for each privilege level and for configuring automatic login settings. You
must have administrator previledges to alter the settings.
Specifies the user privilege level to use for automatic login to the device. Changing this feature from the default ("No auto login") to another setting bypasses the initial login screen
(Figure 8.2) encountered by default.
Users
Each user privilege level has an account name and password. The account name is fixed for
each level and therefore cannot be changed. Each privilege level, however, has an administrator definable password.
To modify the password for a given privilege level select the user name from the list and click
the Set password button. The administrator is then prompted with a dialogue requesting a
new password.
Three user privilege levels are available.
guest
Can view configuration information and alarm logs
operator
Can configure the settings on the device, but can not alter passwords
admin
Device administrator, full access to the device.
On the bottom of the page you can see all active GUI session. Note that this does not include
SNMP or TXP accesses. The table includes information about the peer IP address, access level and
duration of the current sessions.
8.4.10 GUI Preferences
Figure 8.43 GUI Preferences page
The GUI Preferences page contains settings that affect the web interface.
Enable confirmation on Apply
Configures the web UI to prompt users for confirmation before committing changes to the
device configuration. When disabled the Web UI will only prompt for confirmation prior to
performing severe operations such as device reset.
Enable GUI scaling
If enabled, the web interface will be shown with the currently configured GUI scale level.
It also enables the use of CTRL + + and CTRL + - to change scale level. When enabling or
disabling this option the web interface may hang for some seconds as it changes the font
used.
GUI scale level
The current scale level for the GUI. This is ignored if GUI scaling is not enabled. A value of
0 means normal size.
Return to current status page on refresh
Check this to return to status page once refreshing the GUI WEB page. If not checked, you
will return to the last visited sub-page when reloading the page.
Enable sound on critical alarm
This option makes the computer play an alarm sound continuously if browser is connected
to unit while it has a critical alarm. Use with care.
Note: Every browser session will play sound independently of each other
if you enable this on multiple devices and/or have multiple open browsers.
Note: ’Enable confirmation on Apply’ is stored on the device, while the
other options are stored as browser cookies and thereby only affect the
local browser and PC.
8.5 Inputs
The Inputs page contains all information and settings that apply to the input ports of the device.
The navigation list to the left lets the user select which input to view, or select Inputs Overview to
view a summary of all the inputs to the device. In addition the list also includes the input switchers
and their corresponding inputs, if configured.
The labelling of the inputs is a combination of the user defined name of the input and the physical
number of the input port.
8.5.1 Inputs Overview
The Inputs Overview page shows a short table summary of all the inputs of the device. The table
has the following columns:
Enable
This shows whether the input is enabled or not. An input is enabled or disabled by clicking
the check box and hitting Apply.
The name of the input, consisting of the factory defined label with the physical port number
and the user defined name.
Sync
Displays “yes” if the unit has synchronised to this transport stream input.
Total Bitrate
The total bitrate in Mbit/s of the transport stream currently received on the input.
Effective Bitrate
The effective bitrate in Mbit/s (excluding null packets) of the transport stream currently received on the input.
Alarm Status
The current alarm status of the input is shown as a coloured indicator, the colour indicating
the highest severity level of the active alarms. If the port is disabled the indicator is grey.
Below the table three values as shown. They are:
Total input rate
The combined total bitrates of all the transport streams of all the input ports.
Total effective input rate
The combined effective bitrates (total, minus null packets) of all the transport streams of all
the input ports.
The Reset Stats button at the bottom of the page gives access to a dialog box that allows reset of
channel statistics. Figure 8.45 shows the dialog box. Select the statistics items you want to reset
and then press Apply.
If the unit has the “Ethernet data interface” feature enabled the IP Inputs tab is shown on the
Inputs Overview page.
Figure 8.46 Inputs Overview - IP Inputs
The page lists IP input streams defined and offers an interface to add or remove input streams.
The table has the following columns:
Enable
This shows whether the IP input is enabled or not. An input is enabled or disabled by clicking
the check box and hitting Apply.
IP Input
The name of the IP input, consisting of the factory defined label with the physical port number and the user defined name. If no user defined label is defined for multicast streams, the
multicast address is displayed.
The interface that this IP input is configured to receive data through.
Last IP Source
The IP address that this IP input last received data from. If the input has never received any
data the IP address is shown as 0.0.0.0.
Port
The UDP port this IP input is configured to receive data on.
Multicast Address
If the IP input is configured to receive data through a multicast the multicast address is shown
here.
Ethernet Bitrate
The currently received bitrate in Mbit/s, measured at the Ethernet level.
Seq.Err.
The number of RTP sequence errors reported by the input since the last reset of statistics. RTP
sequence error measurements requires the RTP protocol is present in the received stream.
Status
The current alarm status of the input is shown as a coloured indicator; the colour indicating
the highest severity level of the active alarms. If the port is disabled the indicator is grey.
Below the table four values are shown. The first one is the total Ethernet bitrate received. The last
three are identical to the three values for ASI inputs described in the previous section.
The Add IP and Remove IP buttons at the bottom of the page lets the user add or remove IP inputs.
After clicking the Add IP button the Apply button must be clicked before the channel parameters
can be edited. A new channel is shown with a plus sign in the navigator until it has been edited
(and the edit applied).
8.5.1.2 Switch Inputs
If the unit is equipped with the Input switching feature, the Switch Inputs tab is shown on the
Inputs Overview page. The page lists the defined input switches and offers controls to add and
remove switch inputs.
Columns in the grid are:
Enable
This shows whether the switch input is enabled or not. An input is enabled or disabled by
clicking the check box and hitting Apply.
Input Switch
The name of the switch input, consisting of the factory defined label with the logical port
number and the user defined name. The port numbers for switch inputs start at 64.
Switch Status
Status text from the switch state machine. In the normal state, this shows active state and the
time the switch has been in this state.
Shows alarm status on the switch input. This is not the same as the status on the currently
selected physical port.
To add a switch press the Add Input Switch button and press Apply to commit. When a switch is
added, it appears in the left hand side navigator with an adjacent pluss sign. Selecting the switch
will take you to the configuration page for the switch.
Removing a switch is accomplished by selecting the switch to remove in the datagrid and press
the Remove Input Switch button.
The Reset Stats button is used to clear statistics counters for the switches.
8.5.2 Input
When a specific input is selected, a page with information about that input is displayed. The
header of the page shows the name and the current alarm status of the input and a list of tabs that
is dependant on what sort of input is selcted (ASI, IP,...) and what options are selected.
Holding the mouse cursor over the alarm status indicator brings up a tool tip displaying up to 30
of the current alarms (if any) on this particular input.
Beneath the name of the input is a tab navigator containing different sub pages with information
about the selected input. The choices are:
Main
This page shows a summary of the transport stream currently received on the input, including a summary of the running PIDs and services.
Alarms
This page lets the user view the status of all alarms on the input, and override the severity of
these alarms.
IP
This tab is present only if the input selected in the navigator is an IP input. It gives access to
the IP specific features of the input.
Services
This page gives detailed information about the services that are currently running and the
components of those services.
PIDs
This page gives detailed information about the currently present PIDs.
Tables
This page shows which tables are present on the input and allows selecting tables that should
be analysed by the unit.
In all sub-pages, for a selected input, the list of the current alarms for that input is shown at the
bottom of the page. The list is identical to the list displayed in the Current Status view, described
Section 8.3.1.
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8.5.2.1 Main
The Main page is divided into three sections, the first one being the Transport Stream Details
field. This field contains information and some configuration parameters concerning the transport
stream:
Enable input
This shows whether the input is currently enabled. The input is enabled or disabled by clicking the check box and then Apply.
Input label
This is the user defined name of the input port, which can be changed by typing a new label
and hitting Apply. It is only used in the WEB GUI to identify the port.
TS id
The transport id of the transport stream currently received on the input. The value of this
depends on PAT being present and decoded on the input.
The Original network id of the transport stream currently received on the input. The value
of this parameter depends on the SDT actual being present and decoded on the input.
Sync detected
Shows whether the input transport stream has been synchronised.
Bitrate limit
The maximum bitrate to accept on this input. If the ASI input stream exceeds this bitrate,
data will be discarded from this port and an input overflow alarm will be raised.
Total Bitrate
The total bitrate of the transport stream currently received on the input in Mbit/s.
Effective Bitrate
The effective bitrate (excluding null packets) of the transport stream currently received on
the input in Mbit/s.
Maximum burst rate
The maximum burst bitrate measured by the bitrate limiter. This value is based on 188 byte
TS packet length.
Packet length
The length of the transport stream packets in bytes.
Beneath the Transport Stream Details section is the PIDs present section. This shows all the
PIDs that are present on the selected input. The number in parentheses is the total number of
PIDs present. A PCR PID is represented by a number shown in italics. A coloured PID number
provides additional PID status information: