Nortel Networks 15000 User Manual
Part No. 308684-B Rev 00
March 2000
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Installing and Maintaining the Versalar Switch Router 15000
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Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reaso nable protection against harmful interferenc e
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment ge nerates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy. If it is not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, it may cause harmful
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Warning: This is a Class A product. In a domestic env iron m ent, this product may cause radio interference, in which
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Achtung: Dieses ist ein Gerät der Funkst örgrenzwertklasse A. In Wohnbereichen können bei Betrieb dieses Gerätes
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interférences radioélectriques, il appartiendra alors à l’utilisateur de prendre les mesures spécifiques appropriées.
T o maintain c omplian ce with FCC radi o freq uency emission lim its, shielde d cables are req uired to c onne ct equipm ent
to other Class A certified devices and the use of quadshield, RG-6/U type CATV cable is required for connection to
the CATV system. Any changes or modifications may void the user’s authorization to operate this equipment.
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This digital apparatus (Versalar Switch Router 15000) does not exceed the Class A limits for radio-noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
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Cet appareil numérique (Versalar Switch Router 15000) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les
appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des
Communications du Canada.
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Contents
Preface
Before You Begin ............................................................................................................xvii
Text Conventions ...........................................................................................................xviii
Acronyms ........................... .......................... .......................... ......................... ...............xviii
Hard-Copy Technical Manuals ........................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ....... ...... ................. xx
How to Get Help .............................................................................................................. xx
Chapter 1
Versalar 15000 Hardware Description
Versalar 15000 Components ..........................................................................................1-2
Processor Cards .............................................................................................................1-4
Card Configuration Requirements ............................................................................1-4
Examples of Card Configuration ..............................................................................1-6
Access Processor Cards ..........................................................................................1-6
AP Card Labels .................................................................................................1-7
AP Card LEDs ...................................................................................................1-9
Internet Forwarding Processor Card ......................................................................1-12
System Services Processor Card ..........................................................................1-16
Trunk Processor Card ............................................................................................1-18
ATM TP Card ...................................................................................................1-18
Packet Trunk Processor Card ..........................................................................1-21
Interface Cards .............................................................................................................1-24
Access Interface Cards ..........................................................................................1-24
Hex T3 (T3) Interface Card ..............................................................................1-25
Access Redundancy Module Interface Card ..................................................1-26
Dual OC-3 Single-Mode or Multimode Channelized Access Interface Card ...1-28
Dual OC-3 (SMF or MMF) ATM Access Interface Card ...................................1-30
System Services Processor Interface Cards ..........................................................1-31
SSP Interface Console Card .............................. ....... ...... ...... ...........................1-32
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SSP Interface Ethernet Card ..........................................................................1-34
Trunk ATM Interface Cards ....................................................................................1-36
Single-Mode and Multimode Interfaces ...........................................................1-36
OC-12c/STM-4c ATM Interface Cards .............................................................1-36
Quad OC-3 ATM Trunk Interface Card .............................................................1-38
Trunk Ethernet Interface Cards ..............................................................................1-39
1000M-LX Ethernet Trunk Interface Card ........................................................1-39
1000M-SX Ethernet Trunk Interface Card ........................................................1-41
Chapter 2
Installing the Versalar 15000
Preparing to Install the Versalar 15000 ..........................................................................2-2
Verifying Shipment Contents ....................................................................................2-2
Supplying Equipment ...............................................................................................2-5
Management Console .......................................................................................2-5
Cables ............................................. ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... ...2-5
Hardware for Mounting the Versalar 15000 in an Equipment Rack ...................2-6
Verifying Site Requirements .....................................................................................2-7
Space Requirements ........................................................................................2-7
AC Input Electrical Requirements ......................................................................2-7
DC Input Electrical Requirements .....................................................................2-8
Environmental Requirements ............................................................................2-9
Installing the Versalar 15000 ... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... .2-10
Positioning the Versalar 15000 on a Flat Surface ..................................................2-10
Mounting the Versalar 15000 in a Four-Post Rack .................................................2-10
Mounting the Versalar 15000 in a 19-Inch Rack ..............................................2-13
Mounting the Versalar 15000 in an Optional 23-Inch Rack .............................2-16
Mounting the Versalar 15000 in a Two-Post Rack ..................................................2-20
Chapter 3
Installing Power Supplies
Power Modules ...............................................................................................................3-1
Installing a Redundant DC Power Module .....................................................................3-4
Removing and Replacing the Front Bezels ..............................................................3-4
Removing and Installing a Power Filler Plate ...........................................................3-7
The DC Power Module .............................................................................................3-8
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Removing a DC Power Module ..............................................................................3-10
Connecting to the DC Power Source ............................................................................3-12
Installing Optional AC Power Module(s) .......................................................................3-19
Mounting the Separate AC Power Unit ..................... ....... ...... ...... ....... ....................3-19
Installing an AC Powe r Module ..............................................................................3-20
Removing an AC Power Module ............................................................................3-22
Connecting to the Optional AC Power Module(s) .........................................................3-23
Chapter 4
Installing Processor and Interface Cards and Connecting Equipment
Location of the Processor and Interface Cards ..............................................................4-2
Attaching the Antistatic Wrist Strap ................................................................................4-3
Installing and Replacing a Processor Card ...................................................................4-6
Removing a Processor Card ...................................................................................4-6
Installing a Processor Card ......................................................................................4-8
Installing and Removing an Interface Card ..................................................................4-12
Removing an Interface Card .................................................................................4-12
Installing an Interface Card ...................................................................................4-14
Connecting Communications Cables ............................................................................4-19
Connecting to an Ethernet Interface ......................................................................4-20
Connecting to an OC-12c/STM-4c or an OC-3 ATM Access Interface ...................4-21
Connecting to a T3 Interface ..................................................................................4-22
Connecting to an Alarm ........................................................................................4-24
Connecting Console Equipment ...................................................................................4-25
Connecting a PC with a 25-pin Comm Port to the Console Port ...........................4-25
Connecting a Terminal with a 25-pin Comm Port to the Console Port ...................4-29
Connecting a PC with a 9-pin Comm Port to the Console Port ..............................4-31
Connecting a Modem .............................................................................................4-32
Chapter 5
Operating the Versalar 15000
Verifying a Successful Installation ..................................................................................5-2
Turning the Versalar 15000 On and Off ..........................................................................5-3
Turning the Versalar 15000 with a DC Power Source On and Off ............................5-3
Turning the Versalar 15000 with the AC Power Unit On and Off ..............................5-4
Resetting the Versalar 15000 .........................................................................................5-5
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Muting an Alarm ............................................................................................................5-6
Removing Flash or Option Memory Cards from the SSP Card ......................................5-7
Installing Flash or Option Memory Cards in the SSP Card ............................................5-9
Protecting Memory Card Files ......................................................................................5-10
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
Physical, Electrical, and Environmental Specifications .................................................. A-2
Hardware Communications Options .............................................................................. A-2
Ethernet 10/100BASE-T Interface ........................................................................... A-3
Local Console Interface .......................................................................................... A-4
Service Modem Interface .. ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...................................... .. A-5
OC-12c/STM-4c ATM Interface Card Specifications ...................................................... A-6
DS3 Interface Card Specifications ................................................................................. A-7
Versalar 15000 Card Glossary
Index
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Figures
Figure 1-1. Location of the Customer-Replaceable Units ..........................................1-3
Figure 1-2. M13/DS3 CAP Card .................................................................................1-8
Figure 1-3. IFP Card ...................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... ...... ...........................1-13
Figure 1-4. SSP Card .......... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... ....................................... ...... .1-16
Figure 1-5. ATM TP Card .........................................................................................1-19
Figure 1-6. Packet Trunk Processor Card .................................................................1-22
Figure 1-7. T3 Interface Card ...................................................................................1-25
Figure 1-8. ARM Interface Card ...............................................................................1-27
Figure 1-9. Dual OC-3 (SMF or MMF) Channelized Access Interface Card ............1-29
Figure 1-10. SSP-C Interface Console Card ..............................................................1-32
Figure 1-11. SSP-E Interface Ethernet Card ..............................................................1-34
Figure 1-12. OC-12c/STM-4c ATM Interface Card .....................................................1-37
Figure 1-13. Quad OC-3 ATM Trunk Interface Card ...................................................1-38
Figure 1-14. 1000M-LX Ethernet Trunk Interface Card ..............................................1-40
Figure 2-1. Accessories in the Versalar 15000 Shipping Container ...........................2-4
Figure 2-2. SC Duplex to SC Duplex Cable ...............................................................2-6
Figure 2-3. Three Versalar 15000 DC Platforms and Two AC Platforms in a
Four-Post Rack ......................................................................................2-12
Figure 2-4. Attaching Angle Brackets in a 19-Inch Rack ..........................................2-14
Figure 2-5. Installing the Versalar 15000 in a 19-Inch Four-Post Rack ....................2-15
Figure 2-6. Attaching Angle Brackets in a 23-Inch Rack ..........................................2-17
Figure 2-7. Repositioning the Vertical Flanges for Either a Two- or Four-Post Rack 2-18
Figure 2-8. Installing the Versalar 15000 in a 23-Inch Four-Post Rack ....................2-19
Figure 2-9. Repositioning the Vertical Flanges in a Two-Post Rack .........................2-21
Figure 2-10. Installing the Versalar 15000 in a Two-Post Rack ..................................2-23
Figure 3-1. Versalar 15000 DC Power Module ...........................................................3-2
Figure 3-2. Front and Rear Views of the Versalar 15000 with Two Optional
AC Power Modules ...................................................................................3-3
Figure 3-3. Removing the Versalar 15000 Front Bezels .............................................3-5
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Figure 3-4. Replacing the Versalar 15000 Front Bezels .............................................3-6
Figure 3-5. Removing or Installing a Power Filler Plate ..............................................3-8
Figure 3-6. Removing or Installing a DC Power Module ...........................................3-11
Figure 3-7. Terminal Block and Circuit Breakers on the Back of the
Versalar 15000 .......................................................................................3-13
Figure 3-8. DC Power Terminal Block and Power Switch .........................................3-14
Figure 3-9. Removing the Strain Relief Bracket .......................................................3-15
Figure 3-10. Attaching the DC Input Leads ................................................................3-16
Figure 3-11. Installing the Strain Relief Bracket .............................. ...........................3-18
Figure 3-12. Mounting the Separate AC Power Unit ................. ...... ...........................3-20
Figure 3-13. Removing or Installing an AC Power Module .........................................3-21
Figure 3-14. Two Versalar 15000 Platforms with the AC Power Unit in a
Four-Post Rack ......................................................................................3-24
Figure 3-15. AC Management Cable Location ...........................................................3-26
Figure 4-1. Location of the Processor and Interface Cards ........................................4-2
Figure 4-2. Connecting the Wrist Strap Jack to the Front Ground Clip ......................4-4
Figure 4-3. Connecting the Wrist Strap Jack to the Back Ground Clip .......................4-5
Figure 4-4. Removing a Processor Card ....................................................................4-7
Figure 4-5. Processor Card Slots (Front of Chassis) ..................................................4-9
Figure 4-6. Positioning a Processor Card .................................................................4-10
Figure 4-7. Installing a Processor Card ....................................................................4-11
Figure 4-8. Removing an Interface Card ..................................................................4-13
Figure 4-9. Interface Card Slots (Back of Chassis) ..................................................4-15
Figure 4-10. Positioning an Interface Card .................................................................4-16
Figure 4-11. Installing an Interface Card ....................................................................4-17
Figure 4-12. Connecting a UTP Cable to the SSP Interface Ethernet Card ...............4-20
Figure 4-13. Connecting a Duplex Fiber Cable to the OC-12c/STM-4c or
OC-3 Interface Card ...............................................................................4-21
Figure 4-14. T3 Interface Card Connector Pairs ........................................................4-22
Figure 4-15. Connecting a Coaxial Cable to the T3 Interface Card ............................4-23
Figure 4-16. Alarm Terminal Block on the SSP Interface Cards ................................4-24
Figure 4-17. Connecting the Console Cable to a PC with a 25-pin Comm Port .........4-27
Figure 4-18. Attaching the Null Modem Crossover Adapter .......................................4-28
Figure 4-19. Connecting a Console Cable to a Terminal with a 25-pin Comm Port ...4-30
Figure 4-20. Connecting the Console Cable to a PC with a 9-pin Comm Port ...........4-32
Figure 4-21. Connecting a Modem to the Versalar 15000 ..........................................4-34
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Figure 4-22. Dual Modem Access with a Single Telco Line .......................................4-35
Figure 5-1. Versalar 15000 Power Switch ..................................................................5-3
Figure 5-2. Versalar 15000 Reset Switch ...................................................................5-5
Figure 5-3. Alarm Mute Button ...................................................................................5-6
Figure 5-4. Removing the Memory Card Access Cover .............................................5-7
Figure 5-5. Removing a Flash or Option Memory Card .............................................5-8
Figure 5-6. Inserting a Flash or Option Memory Card ...............................................5-9
Figure 5-7. Memory Card Read-Write Protect Switch ..............................................5-11
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Tables
Table 1-1. Installation Possibilities ............................................................................1-4
Table 1-2. AP Card Labels ........................................................................................1-7
Table 1-3. AP Card LEDs ..........................................................................................1-9
Table 1-4. DS3 Status LEDs ...................................................................................1-10
Table 1-5. OC-3 Status LEDs .................................................................................1-11
Table 1-6. IFP Card LEDs ......... ...... ....................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-1 4
Table 1-7. SSP Card LEDs .......................................................... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1-1 7
Table 1-8. ATM OC-12c/STM TP Card LEDs ..........................................................1-20
Table 1-9. Packet TP Card LEDs ............................................................................1-23
Table 1-10. T3 Interface Card LEDs .........................................................................1-26
Table 1-11. ARM Interface Card LED .......................................................................1-28
Table 1-12. Dual OC-3 (SMF or MMF) Channelized Access Interface Card LEDs ...1-30
Table 1-13. Dual OC-3 (SMF or MMF) ATM Access Interface Card LEDs ...............1-31
Table 1-14. SSP Interface Console Card LEDs ................. ...... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .1 -33
Table 1-15. SSP Interface Ethernet Card LEDs ........................................................1-35
Table 1-16. OC-12c/STM-4c ATM Interface Card LEDs ...........................................1-37
Table 1-17. Quad OC-3 ATM Trunk Interface LEDs ..................................................1-39
Table 1-18. 1000M-LX Ethernet Trunk Interface LEDs .............................................1-41
Table 2-1. Versalar 15000 Shipping Accessories .....................................................2-3
Table 2-2. Network Cables ........................................................................................2-5
Table 2-3. Space Requirements ...............................................................................2-7
Table 2-4. Electrical Requirements for AC Model (23-inch chassis) .........................2-7
Table 2-5. Wall Receptacle Requirements for AC Power ..........................................2-8
Table 2-6. Electrical Requirements for DC Model .....................................................2-8
Table 2-7. Environmental Requirements ...................................................................2-9
Table 3-1. DC Power Module LEDs ..........................................................................3-2
Table 3-2. AC Power Module LEDs ..........................................................................3-4
Table 4-1. PC Parameters ...................................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .4-2 6
Table 4-2. Terminal Parameters ..............................................................................4-29
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Table 4-3. PC Parameters ...................................................... ...... ....... ...... ....... ...... .4-3 1
Table 4-4. Modem Settings ....................................... ....... ...... .................................4-33
Table A-1. 10/100BASE-T Interface Pin Assignments ............................................. A-3
Table A-2. Local Console Port DB-9 Pin Assignments ............................................. A-4
Table A-3. Service Modem Port DB-9 Pin Assignments .......................................... A-5
Table A-4. Maximum Fiber Optic Power Budget and Transmission Distances ......... A-6
Table A-5. Specifications for the DS3 Interface ........................................................ A-7
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Preface
The Nortel Networks™ Versalar™ Switch Router 15000 is a next-generation
Internet Protocol (IP) router designed to provide access, traffic management, and
accounting information for over 1000 simultaneous IP sessions. Carrier
Networking Services is the software for the Ve rsalar Switch Router 15000.
This guide provid es inst ructi ons for inst alli ng the Versalar 15000 fo r the first time
or for replacing any Versalar 15000 customer-replaceable unit (CRU).
In this guide, the Versalar Switch Router 15000 is referred to as the “Versalar
15000.”
Before You Begin
This guide is intended for qualified service personnel who are installing the
Versalar 15000 for the first time or who need to install or replace any Versalar
15000 CRU. A quali fi ed service perso n should ha v e appropriat e technical training
and experience and be aware of the hazards involved in installing and replacing
CRUs.
Caution:
tion.
Before installing the Versalar 15000, ensure that all network wiring has been
installed on the premises using standard cable-system practices.
Before turning on the Versalar 15000 for the first time, contact your network
administrator to determine which software configuration option to use.
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Text Conventions
This guide uses the following text conventions:
Acronyms
bold text
italic text Indicates new terms, book titl es, and variables in
This guide uses the following acronyms:
AIS alarm indication signal
AP access processor
APS automatic protection switching
ARM access redundancy module
ASIC application-specific integrated circuit
ATM asynchronous transfer mode
ATP ATM trunk processor
Indicates command names and options and text that
you need to enter.
diags
Example: Enter the
command syntax descriptions.
command.
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CAP channelized access processor
CBR constant bit rate
CRU customer-replaceable unit
CTS clear to send
DCD data carrier detect
DIMM dual inline memory module
DS3 digital service level 3
DSR data set ready
DTR data terminal ready
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EIA Electronic Industries Associati on
EMI electromagnetic interference
GND ground
IFP Internet forwarding processor
IP Internet P rotocol
LED light emitting diode
LOF loss of frame
LOS loss of signal
MMF multimode fiber
NC normally closed
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NO normally open
OC-3 Optical Carrier-level 3
OC-12 Optical Carrier-level 12
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POS packet over sonet
RDI remote defect indication
RFU reserved for future use
RLSD received line signal detection
RTS ready to send
Rxd receive data
SMF single-mode fiber
SSP system services processor
STM synchronous transfer mode
TP trunk processor
Txd transmit
UBR unspecified bit rate
UTP unshielded twisted pair
VBR variable bit rate
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Hard-Copy Technical Manuals
You can print selected technical manuals and release notes free, directly from the
Internet. Go to support.baynetworks.com/library/tpubs/. Find the product for
which you need documentation. Then locate the specific category and model or
version for your hardw are or soft ware product . Usi ng Adobe Ac robat Re ader, you
can open the manuals and releas e notes, search for the sections you ne ed, and print
them on most standard printers. You can download Acrobat Reader free from the
Adobe Systems Web site, www.adobe.com.
You can purchase selected documentation sets, CDs, and technical publications
through the collateral catalog. The catalog is located on the World Wide Web at
support.baynetworks.com/catalog.html and is divided into sections arranged
alphabetically:
• The “CD ROMs” section lists available CDs.
• The “Guides/Books” section lists books on technical topics.
• The “Technical Manuals” section lists available printed documentation sets.
How to Get Help
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If you purchased a service contract for your Nortel Networks product from a
distributor or authorized reseller, contact the technical support staff for that
distributor or reseller for assistance.
If you purchased a Nort el Net wor ks ser vice pr ogram, c ontact one of the f ollowing
Nortel Networks Technical Solutions Centers:
Technical Solutions Center Telephone Number
Billerica, MA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Santa Clara, CA 800-2LANWAN (800-252-6926)
Valbonne, France 33-4-92-96-69-68
Sydney, Australia 61-2-9927-8800
Tokyo, Japan 81-3-5740-1700
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Versalar 15000 Hardware Description
This chapter introduc es the Versalar Switch Rout er 15000 hardw ar e and des cribes
the light emitting diodes (LEDs) on each component. It includes the following
topics:
Topic Page
Versalar 15000 Components 1-2
Processor Cards 1-4
Interface Cards 1-24
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Versalar 15000 Components
The Versalar 15000 consists of a chassis that contains slots for these modules:
• Processor cards (front of chassis)
-- Five access processor (AP) cards
-- Three Internet for warding processor (IFP) cards
-- Two system services processor (SSP) cards
-- Two trunk processor (TP) cards
• Interface cards (rear of chassis)
-- For redundant configurations: four access interface cards and one access
redundancy module (ARM) interface card
-- For nonredundant configurations: five access interface cards
-- One SSP interface Ethernet card
-- One SSP interface console card
-- Two trunk interface cards
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• Two DC power modules
• One fan tray
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Figure 1-1 shows the location of the Versalar 15000 customer-replaceable units
(CRUs).
Access interface cards
AP cards
IFP cards
SSP cards
TP cards
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12 3 45 678 9 10 11 12
Processor cards
Fan tra y
SSP interface
console card
Trunk interface
cards
11
12
SSP
interface
Ethernet
card
9876
10
Optional
ARM
card
4
5
3
1
2
Front of chassis
Rear of chassis
DC-input power supply modules
Figure 1-1. Location of the Customer-Replaceable Units
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Processor Cards
In this guide, the term processor card refers to the following cards:
• Access processor (AP) card
• Internet forwarding processor (IFP) card
• System services processor (SSP) card
• Trunk processor (TP) card
The processor cards perform the network layer protocol processing on the data
packets.
• AP and TP cards provide layer 2 processing.
• IFP cards provide layer 3 processing.
• SSP cards provide layer 4 and above processing.
Card Configuration Requirements
Table 1-1 shows possibilities for installing the cards into the card slots in the
Versalar 15000.
Table 1-1. Installation Possibilities
AP Cards TP Cards Base Configuration
1 0 1 AP card in slot 1
1 IFP card in slot 6
1 SSP card in slot 9
2 0 2 AP cards in slots 1 and 2
1 IFP card in slot 6
1 SSP card in slot 9
3 0 3 AP cards in slots 1, 2, and 3
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
4 0 4 AP cards in slots 1, 2, 3, and 4
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
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Performance
Configuration Redundant Configuration
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in slot 8
1 SSP card in slot 10
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in slot 8
1 SSP card in slot 10
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in slot 7
1 SSP card in slot 10
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in slot 7
1 SSP card in slot 10
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Table 1-1. Installation Possibilities
AP Cards TP Cards Base Configuration
5 0 5 AP cards in slot s 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5
3 IFP cards in slots 6, 7, and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
1 1 1 AP card in slot 1
1 TP card in slot 11
1 IFP card in slot 6
1 SSP card in slot 9
2 1 2 AP cards in slots 1 and 2
1 TP card in slot 11
1 IFP card in slot 6
1 SSP card in slot 9
3 1 3 AP cards in slots 1, 2, and 3
1 TP card in slot 11
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
4 1 4 AP cards in slots 1, 2, 3, and 4
1 TP card in slot 11
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
5 1 5 AP cards in slot s 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5
1 TP card in slot 11
3 IFP cards in slots 6, 7, and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
1 2 1 AP card in slot 1
2 TP cards in slots 11 and 12
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
2 2 2 AP cards in slots 1 and 2
2 TP cards in slots 11 and 12
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
3 2 3 AP cards in slots 1, 2, and 3
2 TP cards in slots 11 and 12
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
(continued)
Performance
Configuration Redundant Configuration
None N/A
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in slot 8
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 IPF card in
slot 8
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in
slot 7
None N/A
None 1 AP card in slot 5
None 1 AP card in slot 5
1 IFP card in
slot 7
1 AP card in slot 5
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 IFP card in slot 7
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 AP card in slot 5
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 IFP card in slot 7
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 IFP card in slot 7
1 SSP card in slot 10
1 AP card in slot 5
1 SSP card in slot 10
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Table 1-1. Installation Possibilities
AP Cards TP Cards Base Configuration
4 2 4 AP cards in slots 1, 2, 3, and 4
2 TP cards in slots 11 and 12
2 IFP cards in slots 6 and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
5 2 5 AP cards in slot s 1 , 2, 3, 4, and 5
2 TP cards in slots 11 and 12
3 IFP cards in slots 6, 7, and 8
1 SSP card in slot 9
(continued)
Examples of Card Configuration
The performance configuration is additive from the base configuration. For
example, to set up the performance configuration for four AP cards and two TP
cards, add an IFP card in slot 7 to the base configuration. The resulting
configuration is:
AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4, TP11, TP12, IFP6, IFP7, IFP8, SSP9
The redundant configuration is additive from the performance configuration. For
example, to set up the redundant configuration for four AP cards and two TP
cards, add an AP card in slot 5 and an SSP card in slot 10. The resulting
configuration is:
Performance
Configuration Redundant Configuration
1 IFP card in
slot 7
None N/A
1 AP card in slot 5
1 SSP card in slot 10
AP1, AP2, AP3, AP4, AP5, TP11, TP12, IFP6, IFP7, IFP8, SSP9, SSP10
Access Processor Cards
The Versalar 15000 supports four AP cards in chassis slots 1 to 5.
Note:
If you do not use all the slots from 1 to 5, use t he lowest-numbered slots
first.
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Each AP card services the access interface card corresponding to the slot number
of the installed AP card. For example, the AP card installed in processor card slot
2 services the access interface card installed in interface card slot 2.
The function of a physical interface card in the rear of the chassis must
Note:
match the function of the AP card in the corresponding slot in the front of the
chassis, for example, ATM to ATM or T3 to T3.
An AP card installed in slo t 5 ca n provide failov er se rvi ce to the AP cards in slots
1 to 4. For more informat ion about redundancy, see “Access Redundancy Module
Interface Card” on page 1-26
.
The Versalar 15000 supports four types of AP cards:
• The M13 channelized acc ess processor (CAP) card is use d f or subrate T1 and
T1 applications.
• The DS3 CAP card provides high-speed access over DS3 lines.
• The hybrid M13 and clear-channel DS3 CAP card provides both T1 and
high-speed access.
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• The ATM (asynchronous transfer mode) a cce ss p roc essor card provides ATM
access via DS3 or OC-3 lines.
Each AP card consists of a printed circuit board, an EMI card shield, a bezel with
status LEDs, and 2 captive screws to secure the card in place (Figure 1-2
).
AP Card Labels
The AP cards are differentiated from each other by their labels only. Otherwise,
the cards appear the same.
Table 1-2
Table 1-2. AP Card Labels
Card Type Label
M13 CAP
Clear-channel DS3 CAP-DS3
Hybrid M13/clear DS3 CAP-M13/DS3
ATM access processor AAP
lists the label identifiers for all types of AP cards.
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Figure 1-2 shows an example of an M13/DS3 CAP card. All the AP cards are
identical to this card. This illustration shows the card’s unique label identifier as
well as the position of the LEDs.
Stat Run
Pwr
CAP
M13/DS3
Phy
N+1
CAP
M13/DS3
Port 1A
Port 1B
Port 2A
Port 2B
Slot
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Port 5
Port 6
Pwr
Stat Run
N+1
Phy
1 234
OC3 Status
Sync APS RDI Test
DS3 Status
Sync Maj Min Test
Slot
Port 1A
Port 1B
Port 2A
Port 2B
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Port 5
Port 6
1 2
OC3 Status
Sync
DS3 Status
Sync
34
APS RDI Test
Maj
Min
Test
BAC0045A
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Figure 1-2. M13/DS3 CAP Card
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AP Card LEDs
Table 1-3
describes the LEDs for all AP ca rds. This gr oup of LEDs is the same for
all the AP cards.
Table 1-3 . AP Card LEDs
LED State Meaning
Pwr Off CAP card is turned off.
On (green) CAP card is turned on.
Stat Off LED is not functioning.
On (green) CAP card is operating normally.
Flashing (green) Power-up diagnostic testing is in progress. Diagnostic
testing occurs when y ou cold-st art the module by cycli ng
power, issuing the
Command Console (BCC
with the power on.
On (amber) Diagnostic testing failed. The CAP car d is waiting for an
automatic attempt to reinitiate diagnostic testing. If the
Stat LED lights amber again, call the Nortel Networks
Technical Solutions Center.
Run Off The processor code is not loaded.
On (green) The processor code loaded successfully.
Flashing (green) The processor code is loading.
On (amber) A failure was detected.
Phy Off No interface card is installed in the interface card slot
corresponding to this CAP card.
On (green) A T3 or ARM interface card is present in the interface
card slot corresponding to this CAP card.
N+1 Off N+1 failover operation is not engaged.
On (green) N+1 failover operation is engaged; that is:
• CAP card is present in processor card slot 5.
• ARM card is present in interface card slot 5.
• N+1 failover condition occurred.
• CAP card present in processor card slot 5 assumes
the function of the failing CAP card.
Slots1 to 4 Off N+1 failover operation is not engaged for this slot.
On (green) Indicates which CAP card failed. The N+1 CAP card is
servi cing the CAP card installed in this slot.
command from the Bay
diags
™
), or installing the CAP card
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Table 1-4 describes the DS3 status LEDs for all the AP cards.
Table 1-4. DS3 Status LEDs
LED State Meaning
Ports 1 to 6
Sync
Flashing
Ports 1 to 6
Maj
Ports 1 to 6
Min
Ports 1 to 6
Test
Off Port is not configured or the software is not initialized.
On (green) Port has achieved frame synchronization.
Port has not achieved frame synchronization. A loss of
(green)
Off No major alarm is de tected on this port.
On (amber) A major alarm is dete cted on this port. A loss of frame
Off No minor alarm is de tected on this port.
On (amber) A minor alarm is detected on this port. A remote alarm
Off Port is operating normally.
On (green) Port is operating in a DS3 loopback state.
frame (LOF) or loss of signal (LOS) condition exists.
(LOF), loss of signal (LOS), or alarm indication signal
(AIS) condition exists.
indication (R-AIS) condition exists.
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