Paradyne 9123 User Manual

FrameSaver FLEX 9123

USER’S GUIDE

Document No. 9123-A2-GB20-10

July 2000

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About This Guide

H Purpose and Intended Audience vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Document Organization vii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Product-Related Documents ix. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Conventions Used x. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 About the FrameSaver FLEX 9123

H System Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H FrameSaver FLEX Feature Sets 1-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Basic FLEX Features 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Advanced FLEX SLV Features 1-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H OpenLane SLM System 1-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H NetScout Manager Plus and NetScout Probes 1-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 User Interface and Basic Operation

H Logging On 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Main Menu 2-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Screen Work Areas 2-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Navigating the Screens 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Keyboard Keys 2-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Function Keys 2-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting from a Menu 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Switching Between Screen Areas 2-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Field 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering Information 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Configuration

H Basic Configuration 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Using the Easy Install Feature 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up So the Router Can Receive RIP 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Entering System Information and Setting the System Clock 3-10. . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up Auto-Configuration 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up Back-to-Back Operation 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuration Option Tables 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring the Overall System 3-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring the Physical Interfaces 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Assigning Time Slots/Cross Connections 3-29. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring Frame Relay for an Interface 3-34. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Manually Configuring DLCI Records 3-37. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring PVC Connections 3-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up Management and Communication Options 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuration Option Areas 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options 3-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Configuration Options 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Saving Configuration Options 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Selecting a Frame Relay Discovery Mode 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Automatically Removing a Circuit 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Operating Mode 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Frame Relay and LMI for the System 3-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Service Level Verification Options 3-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring General System Options 3-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the Network Interface 3-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the User Data Port 3-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assigning Frame Relay Time Slots to the Network Interface 3-29. . . . . . .

Assigning the Synchronous Data Port to Network Time Slots 3-32. . . . . .

Clearing Assignments 3-33. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Node IP Information 3-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Management PVCs 3-46. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring General SNMP Management 3-49. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring Telnet and/or FTP Session Support 3-50. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring SNMP NMS Security 3-53. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring SNMP Traps 3-54. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the Ethernet Port 3-57. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the Communication Port 3-59. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Configuring the COM Port to Support an External Modem 3-63. . . . . . . .

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4 Security and Logins

H Limiting Access 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Controlling Asynchronous Terminal Access 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Controlling External COM Port Device Access 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Controlling Telnet or FTP Access 4-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limiting Telnet Access 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limiting FTP Access 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Limiting Telnet or FTP Access Over the TS Management Link 4-7. . . . .

H Controlling SNMP Access 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Disabling SNMP Access 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Levels 4-9. . . . . . . . .

Limiting SNMP Access Through IP Addresses 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Creating a Login 4-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Modifying a Login 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Deleting a Login 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Contents

5 Operation and Maintenance

H Displaying System Information 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing LEDs and Control Leads 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

LED Descriptions 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Control Lead Descriptions 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Device Messages 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Status Information 5-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

System and Test Status Messages 5-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network LMI-Reported DLCIs Status 5-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PVC Connection Status 5-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Time Slot Assignment Status 5-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H IP Routing Table 5-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Performance Statistics 5-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Clearing Performance Statistics 5-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Service Level Verification Performance Statistics 5-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DLCI Performance Statistics 5-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frame Relay Performance Statistics 5-32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

ESF Line Performance Statistics 5-35. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Ethernet Performance Statistics 5-38. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Trap Event Log 5-39. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H FTP File Transfers 5-40. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Upgrading System Software 5-42. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Determining Whether a Download Is Completed 5-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Changing Software 5-43. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Transferring Collected Data 5-44. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6 Troubleshooting

H Problem Indicators 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Resetting the Unit and Restoring Communication 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Troubleshooting Management Link Feature 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H LMI Packet Capture Utility Feature 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Alarms 6-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing the Trap Event Log 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Troubleshooting Tables 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Tests Available 6-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Starting and Stopping a Test 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H PVC Tests 6-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Physical Tests 6-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H IP Ping Test 6-28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Lamp Test 6-30. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting the Unit from the Control Menu 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Resetting the Unit By Cycling the Power 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Restoring Communication with a Misconfigured Unit 6-4. . . . . . . . . . . . .

Viewing Captured Packets from the Menu-Driven User Interface 6-6. . .

Device Problems 6-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frame Relay PVC Problems 6-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Timeout Feature 6-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Aborting All Tests 6-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

PVC Loopback 6-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Pattern 6-18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Monitor Pattern 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Connectivity 6-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Loopback 6-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Payload Loopback 6-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Repeater Loopback 6-23. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Line Loopback 6-24. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Data Channel Loopbacks on a Frame Relay Link 6-25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send and Monitor Pattern Tests 6-26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DTE Loopback 6-27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices and

Activating SLV Capability

H OpenLane Support of FrameSaver Devices 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up the OpenLane SLM System 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Setting Up FrameSaver FLEX and SLV Support 7-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Ordering FLEX SLV Activations 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

To Find Your License Key Number 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The Activation Certificate 7-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Administering and Managing FLEX SLV Activations 7-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Entering an Activation Certificate 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking Activation Certificate Status 7-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Scheduling Activations 7-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Checking the Status of Scheduled Activations 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cancelling Scheduled Activations 7-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Accessing and Printing the Certificate Summary Report 7-9. . . . . . . . . .

Contents

8 Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices

H Preparation 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring NetScout Manager Plus 8-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding FrameSaver FLEX Units to the NetScout Manager Plus

Network 8-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding SLV Alarms Using a T emplate 8-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Editing Alarms 8-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Adding SLV Alarms Manually 8-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Creating History Files 8-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Installing the User-Defined History Files 8-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Monitoring a DLCI’s History Data 8-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Monitoring the Agent Using NetScout Manager Plus 8-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

9 Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices

H Installation and Setup of Network Health 9-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Discovering FrameSaver Elements 9-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring the Discovered Elements 9-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Grouping Elements for Reports 9-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Generating Reports for a Group 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About Service Level Reports 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About At-a-Glance Reports 9-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

About Trend Reports 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Printed Reports 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Reports Applicable to FLEX and SLV Devices 9-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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A Menu Hierarchy

H Menus A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults

H MIB Support B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Downloading MIBs and SNMP Traps B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H System Group (mib-2) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FrameSaver Unit’s sysDescr (system 1) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FrameSaver Unit’s sysObjectID (system 2) B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Interfaces Group (mib-2) B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Paradyne Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) B-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

NetScout Indexes to the Interface Table (ifTable) B-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps B-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trap: warmStart B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Trap: authenticationFailure B-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traps: linkUp and linkDown B-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traps: enterprise-Specific B-1 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Traps: RMON-Specific B-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H RMON Alarm and Event Defaults B-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Physical Interface Alarm Defaults B-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Frame Relay Link Alarm Defaults B-17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DLCI Alarm Defaults – Paradyne Area B-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DLCI Alarm Defaults – NetScout Area B-20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Object ID Cross-References (Numeric Order) B-22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments

H Rear Panel C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H T1 Network Interface C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

T1 Network Cable (Feature No. 3100-F1-500) C-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Canadian T1 Line Interface Cable (Feature No. 3100-F1-510) C-2. . . . .

H COM Port Connector C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standard EIA-232-D Crossover Cable C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Data Port Connector C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Standard V.35 Straight-through Cable C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Ethernet Port Connector C-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D Technical Specifications E Equipment List

H Equipment E-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Cables E-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Purpose and Intended Audience

This document contains information that applies to the FrameSaver FLEX 9123 unit, which supports multiple types of service: leased line, frame relay, and managed frame relay. It is intended for system designers, engineers, administrators, and operators.

You must be familiar with the functional operation of digital data communications equipment and frame relay networks.

Document Organization

Section Description

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

About the FrameSaver FLEX 9123.

FrameSaver 9123 unit fits into Paradyne’s Service Level Management (SLM) solution, and describes the unit’s basic features and, if ordered, its advanced Service Level Verification and Management (SLV and SLM) features.

User Interface and Basic Operation.

navigate the menu-driven user interface.

Configuration.

FLEX unit.

Security and Logins.

access to the FLEX unit and setting up logins.

Operation and Maintenance.

display unit identification information and perform file transfers, as well as how to display and interpret status and statistical information.

Troubleshooting.

alarm, and other information, as well as troubleshooting and test procedures.

Provides configuration information for the

Provides procedures for controlling

Provides procedures to

Provides device problem resolution,

Identifies how the

Shows how to

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Section Description

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Setting Up OpenLane for FrameSaver Devices.

where installation and setup information is located and how FrameSaver units are supported.

Identifies

Setting Up NetScout Manager Plus for FrameSaver Devices.

application so it supports FrameSaver units.

Describes setup of the NetScout Manager Plus

Setting Up Network Health for FrameSaver Devices.

Describes setup of Concord’s Network Health application so reports can be created for FrameSaver units, and identifies those reports that apply to FrameSaver units.

Menu Hierarchy

how the user interface screens are organized.

. Contains a graphical representation of

SNMP MIBs and Traps, and RMON Alarm Defaults.

Identifies the MIBs supported and how they can be downloaded, describes the unit’s compliance with SNMP format standards and with its special operational trap features, and describes the RMON-specific user history groups, and alarm and event defaults.

Connectors, Cables, and Pin Assignments.

rear panel, tells what cables are needed, and provides pin assignments for interfaces and cables.

Shows the

Technical Specifications.

Appendix E Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections.

A master glossary of terms and acronyms used in Paradyne documents is available on the World Wide Web at www.paradyne.com. Select

Technical Manuals →Technical Glossary

Equipment List.

Library

→

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Product-Related Documents

Document Number Document Title

Paradyne FrameSaver FLEX Documentation:

About This Guide

9123-A2-GL10 9123-A2-GK41 9123-A2-GN10

Paradyne OpenLane NMS Documentation:

7800-A2-GZ41

7800-A2-GZ42

NetScout Documentation:

2930-170 2930-610 2930-620

2930-788

Concord Communications Documentation:

09-10010-005

FrameSaver FLEX 9123 Quick Reference FrameSaver FLEX 9123 SLV Activation Addendum FrameSaver FLEX 9123 Installation Instructions

OpenLane 5.x Service Level Management for UNIX Quick Start Installation Instructions

OpenLane 5.x Service Level Management for Windows NT Quick Start Installation Instructions

NetScout Probe User Guide NetScout Manager/Plus User Guide NetScout Manager/Plus & NetScout Server

Administrator Guide NetScout Manager Plus Set Up & Installation Guide

Network Health User Guide

09-10020-005 09-10050-002 09-10070-001

Complete Paradyne documentation for this product is available at www.paradyne.com. Select

To order a paper copy of this manual:

H Within the U.S.A., call 1-800-PARADYNE (1-800-727-2396) H Outside the U.S.A., call 1-727-530-8623

Network Health Installation Guide Network Health – Traffic Accountant Reports Guide Network Health Reports Guide

Library →Technical Manuals.

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Conventions Used

Convention Used When Used

Italic

Menu selection sequence

To indicate variable information (e.g., DLCI

nnnn).

To provide an abbreviated method for indicating the selections to be made from a menu or selections from within a menu before performing a procedural step.

For example,

Main Menu →Status →System and Test Status

indicates that you should select Status from the Main Menu, then select System and Test Status from the Status menu).

(Path:) To provide a check point that coincides with the

menu path shown at the top of the screen. Always shown within parentheses so you can verify that you are referencing the correct table (e.g., Path: main/config/alarm).

Brackets [ ] To indicate multiple selection choices when

multiple options can be displayed (e.g., Clear [

Network/Port-1

Text highlighted in red To indicate a hyperlink to additional information

when viewing this manual online. Click on the highlighted text.

] Statistics).

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About the FrameSaver FLEX 9123

This chapter includes the following:

System Overview

FrameSaver FLEX Feature Sets

—

Basic FLEX Features

—

Advanced FLEX SLV Features

OpenLane SLM System

NetScout Manager Plus and NetScout Probes

System Overview

Our System Solution consists of:

H FrameSaverr FLEX units H OpenLanet SLM system H NetScout Manager Plus application H Standalone NetScout Probes, if needed

This solution provides increased manageability, monitoring, and diagnostics so customers can identify problems more efficiently, troubleshoot those problems faster, and maximize their network to control costs. It is also compatible with Concord Communication’s Network Health software.

FrameSaver FLEX 9123 units operate with other FrameSaver devices, and when teamed with FrameSaver devices in multinational applications, provide a complete global frame relay management solution.

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FrameSaver FLEX Feature Sets

Depending upon the model ordered, the FrameSaver FLEX unit has the basic FrameSaver frame relay and diagnostic capability, or it is enhanced with additional SLV (Service Level Verification) reporting capability. These are referred to as feature sets, which provide different levels of intelligence for monitoring, managing, and reporting performance of the unit.

The two feature sets include:

H Basic FLEX Feature Set. Models with this feature set provide basic FLEX

capability, which includes the following:

— Leased Line mode for standard DSU installation and operation — Device Health and Status — Layer 1 (Physical) and Layer 2 (Frame Relay) performance statistics — Basic physical testing and non-disruptive PVC diagnostics — A troubleshooting DLCI (Data Link Connection Identifier)for service

provider use and remote management — Limited RMON (Remote Monitoring) functionality — Multiplexed management PVCs

Basic FLEX Features

See

H Advanced FLEX SLV Feature Set. Models with this feature set (sometimes

referred to as Feature Set or Group 2) provide all the basic FLEX capability, plus advanced SLV (Service Level Verification) features. When additional SLV data is collected and the unit is accessed from an OpenLane SLM system, Web access to the following information is available:

— TruePutt Technology using Frame and Data Delivery Ratios — W eb browser access to all diagnostic and reporting functions — Historical SLA (Service Level Agreement) verification and trend reports — Real-time RMON (remote monitoring) alarms and configurable alarm

thresholds — Real-time and historical network performance graphs — Multiplexed customer PVCs

Advanced FLEX SLV Features

See about the additional SLV capability.

for other features and additional information.

for other features and more information

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If the unit does not have the additional SLV features, full FLEX SLV capability can be activated at any time by ordering an Activation Certificate. The OpenLane SLM system, Release 5.3 or later, is required to schedule activation of FLEX SLV features in units, and to manage activations.

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To obtain an Activation Certificate, provide the model to be upgraded (i.e., 9123), your OpenLane system license key number, and the number of FrameSaver units to be upgraded to FLEX SLV capability (the number of activations to be included on the certificate). You can order the certificate for a single unit or for many units. Your Activation Certificate will include an Activation Certificate Number, the Feature Group Number for the additional SLV features (Feature Group 2), your OpenLane license key number, and the number of device activations ordered.

When the Activation Certificate arrives, add the Activation Certificate Number to your OpenLane SLM application’s database. Activations can occur at any time, for as many units as desired, until no activations remain for the certificate. When ready to activate units, simply select the units to be activated and schedule the activations. The activations occur when scheduled, and OpenLane updates the certificate information. The OpenLane system also provides a Certificate Summary Report to assist you in the management of the certificate.

The following table summarizes the features that are included in the two feature sets. See

Basic FLEX Features

and

Advanced FLEX SLV Features

for additional

information.

Feature Set Basic

Feature

Physical and frame relay performance statistics Yes Yes SLV performance statistics

(e.g., FDR/DDR, latency, CIR/EIR relationships) Trap Log Yes Yes Multiplexed user data DLCIs No Yes Troubleshooting DLCI for remote management Yes Yes Layer 2 (data link) diagnostics

(nondisruptive DLCI loopbacks) PVC Burst Table Yes Yes User history available via SNMP RMON2 polling Yes Yes User history available via FTP No Yes RMON alarms and proactive alarm thresholds No Yes OpenLane SLM system real time applications Limited

OpenLane SLM system historical reports and graphs No Yes

FLEX

No Yes

Yes Yes

(no SLM)

Advanced FLEX SLV

Yes

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Basic FLEX Features

The FrameSaver FLEX 9123 unit provides the following features:

H Easy Installation. Provides a simplified menu that allows the unit to be

installed like a standard leased-line SNMP DSU/CSU, and allows selection of either leased line or frame relay service. A straight-forward installation menu is available that requires minimal configuration to get the unit up and running, and to set up remote configuration and management via Telnet access from the NOC (Network Operations Center). Test equipment can then be connected to the data port, and a BERT (Bit Error Rate Test) run to verify operation.

H Frame Relay Aware Management. Supports diagnostic and network

management features over the frame relay network using the Annex-A, Annex-D, and Standard LMI management protocol. The unit’s frame relay capability also supports:

— Inband management channels over the frame relay network using

dedicated PVCs. — Unique nondisruptive diagnostics. — CIR monitoring on a PVC basis. — Multiple PVCs on an interface. — Multiplexing management PVCs with user data PVCs. — Multiplexing multiple PVCs going to the same location onto a single

network PVC.

H Router-Independence. Unique diagnostics, performance monitoring,

PVC-based in-band network management, and SNMP connectivity is not dependent upon external routers, cables, or LAN adapters.

H Inverse ARP and Standard RIP Support. Provides Inverse ARP (Address

Resolution Protocol) support so the frame relay router at one end of a management PVC can acquire the IP address of a FrameSaver unit at the other end of the PVC. Standard RIP (Routing Information Protocol) allows the router to automatically learn the routes to all FrameSaver units connected to that FrameSaver unit.

H Security. Provides multiple levels of security to prevent unauthorized access

to the unit.

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H Auto-Configuration. Provides the following automatic configuration features:

— Time Slot Discovery – For automatic configuration of all network DS0

assignments. — Frame Relay Discovery – For automatic discovery of network DLCIs and

configuration of a user data port DLCIs, the PVC connection, and a

management PVC, which is multiplexed with user data DLCIs. — LMI Protocol Discovery – For automatic configuration of the protocol

being used by the network. — DLCI Deletion – For automatic removal of configuration of unused DLCIs

from the unit’s configuration and statistical databases. — CIR Determination – For automatic recalculation of the committed rate

measurement interval (Tc) and excess burst size (Be) when a DLCI’s CIR

changes. — Excess burst size (Be) and committed burst size (Bc) are recalculated

when Committed Burst Size Bc (Bits) is set to CIR. The committed rate

measurement interval (Tc) is recalculated when Committed Burst Size Bc

(Bits) is set to Other.

H Configurable FTP Transfer Rate. Allows you to control the transmit rate

used for downloading from the FrameSaver unit and uploading user history statistics to an NMS (Network Management System) via the COM port connection or a management PVC so the data can be transferred as a background task using the standard File Transfer Protocol (FTP) over extended periods of time using low bandwidth.

H Dual Flash Memory. Allows software upgrades while the unit is up and

running. Two software loads can be stored and implemented at the user’s discretion.

H Multiplexed Management PVCs. Provides a method of multiplexing

management data with customer data transparently over a single PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit) when FrameSaver devices are at each end of the circuit. This feature also makes it possible to run nondisruptive PVC tests.

H Maximum Number of PVCs and Management PVCs Supported.

Models 9123-A1-211

Feature

Through Connections (PVCs) 16 64 Dedicated Management PVCs 2 2

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H ATM VPI/VCI and DLCI Correlation. For networks with both ATM and frame

relay-access endpoints, allows the FrameSaver unit to report the originating Virtual Path and Channel Identifier (VPI/VCI) in the far-end ATM-access endpoint where the local DLCI is mapped. This occurs when the FrameSaver unit is operating in frame relay mode.

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H Frame Relay Traffic Policing. Ensures proper alignment and correlation of

CIR (Committed Information Rate) values between the FrameSaver unit and the network switch. When this feature is enabled, the unit can enforce CIR and EIR (Excess Information Rate), marking frames that exceed CIR as DE (Discard Eligible) using the same method used by the switch.

H RMON User History Performance Statistics via SNMP Polling. Provides

access to ESF line, physical interface, and basic frame relay performance statistics by polling the FrameSaver unit using SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol). These statistics are available real-time via the Enterprise MIB and historically as an RMON2 User History object.

H Trap Event Log. Shows the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol)

trap event log for the FrameSaver unit, with the most recent events first, keeping a running total for all trap events stored, the amount of time since the event was logged, plus a description of the trap.

H Extensive Testing Capability. Provides a variety of tests to identify

and diagnose device and network problems, including nondisruptive PVC loopbacks and end-to-end connectivity. Tests can be commanded from the unit’s menu-driven user interface or the OpenLane system.

These tests include V.54 or FT1-ANSI data channel loopback support so the frame relay network service provider can perform a physical loopback from its own switch without having to contact the local service provider for loopback activation.

H LMI Packet Capture. Provides a way of uploading data that has been

captured in a trace file so the data can be uploaded and transferred to a Network Associates Sniffer for analysis, or viewed via the menu-driven user interface. When viewed from the menu-driven user interface, the 12 most recent LMI messages are displayed.

H Service Provider Support. Provides information and tools useful to network

service providers, which includes the following:

— IP Routing Table – Shows the IP routing table for the FrameSaver unit,

with network as well as host routes, the number of hops to the

destination, the method by which the route was added to the table, the

interface used to get to the destination, and how long the route has been

in existence. — Troubleshooting PVC – Provides a dedicated troubleshooting

management link that helps service providers isolate problems within

their network.

H Back-to-Back Operation. Allows two FrameSaver devices to be connected

via a leased-line network or for leased-line simulation so that a point-to-point configuration can be implemented.

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The following additional features are provided with the advanced FLEX SLV feature set:

H TruePutt Technology. Using Frame Delivery Ratios (FDR) and Data

Delivery Ratios (DDR), throughput (within and above CIR, as well as between CIR and EIR, and above EIR) can be measured precisely, eliminating inaccuracies due to averaging.

H Intelligent Service Level Verification. Provides accurate throughput,

latency, and availability measurements to determine network performance and whether SLAs (Service Level Agreements) are being met, along with SLA reporting.

H RMON Alarms and Configurable Alarm Thresholds. Provides the ability

to change SLA parameter and RMON alarm thresholds via the OpenLane system to correct them in real-time, before the SLA is violated.

H Multiplexed Customer PVCs. Provides a method of multiplexing customer

management data and user data with network management data transparently over a single PVC (Permanent Virtual Circuit) when FrameSaver devices are at each end of the circuit.

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H FTP User History Poller. Provides a bulk collector using FTP through the

OpenLane system that generates a file for data at the time that data is uploaded using FTP.

H RMON-Based User History Statistics Gathering. Provides everything

needed to monitor network service levels, plus throughput with accurate data delivery, network latency, and LMI and PVC availability. Continuous roundtrip latency testing and reporting, as well as CIR to transmitted and received data performance statistics, are included.

In addition, port bursting statistics are kept for all frame relay links for accurate calculation of utilization.

H Network User History Synchronization. Allows correlation of RMON2

User History statistics among all SLV devices in a network. Using a central clock, called the network reference time, all SLV device user history statistics are synchronized across the network, further enhancing the accuracy of OpenLane SLV reports.

OpenLane SLM System

See

for additional information.

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OpenLane SLM System

Being standards-based, the OpenLane SLM (Service Level Management) system can be used with other management applications like HP OpenView or IBM’s NetView. OpenLane includes HP OpenView adapters for integrating OpenLane features with the OpenView Web interface.

Being Web-based, the OpenLane system provides Web access to the data contained in the database to provide anytime, anywhere access to this information via a Web browser.

Some of the OpenLane system’s features include:

H Real-time performance graphs provide exact performance measurement

details (not averages, which can skew performance results) of service level agreement (SLA) parameters.

H Historical SLV graphs provide service level management historical reports so

frame relay SLAs can be verified.

H Diagnostic troubleshooting provides an easy-to-use tool for performing tests,

which include end-to-end, PVC loopback, connectivity, and physical interface tests.

H Basic configuration allows you to configure FrameSaver devices, and set

RMON alarms and thresholds. Network DLCI Circuit IDs can also be assigned.

H Automatic SLV device and PVC discovery allows all SLV devices with their

SLV Delivery Ratio configuration option enabled to be discovered automatically, along with their PVCs.

H A FrameSaver unit can be reset from the OpenLane system. H Firmware downloading provides an easy-to-use tool for downloading to an

entire network or a portion of the network.

H On-demand polling of FrameSaver devices, and SNMP polling and reporting

are available.

H Multiple maintenance schedules allow for the scheduling of more than one

periodic maintenance period, and provides a report for each scheduled task.

H Multiple Circuit IDs allow multiple access levels so network service providers

can offer their customers service level-specific access to network management information, and so end users can have open access to network management information without losing control of their network(s).

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NetScout Manager Plus and NetScout Probes

Provides complete LAN and WAN traffic analysis and monitoring functions for FrameSaver devices.

The following features are supported using this application:

H Thresholds for RMON 1 (Remote Monitoring, Version 1) alarms and events

can be configured.

H Performance monitoring can be performed using collected RMON 2

(Version 2) data. NetScout Manager Plus’s Protocol Directory and Distribution functionality allows FrameSaver devices to measure up to eleven network-layer protocols and report the amount of traffic generated by each. In addition, it collects performance statistics from FrameSaver devices. Up to 900 samples can be stored in 15-minute buckets, with 96 buckets in a 24-hour period, for up to five days worth of data.

H Optional standalone NetScout Probes can be used with FrameSaver devices

at sites where full 7-layer monitoring, an unlimited number of protocols, and advanced frame capture and decode capabilities are desired.

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User Interface and Basic Operation

This chapter tells you how to access, use, and navigate the menu-driven user interface. It includes the following:

Logging On

Main Menu

Screen Work Areas

Navigating the Screens

—

Keyboard Keys

—

Function Keys

—

Selecting from a Menu

—

Switching Between Screen Areas

—

Selecting a Field

—

Entering Information

What appears on the screens depends on:

H Current configuration – How your network is currently configured. H Security access level – The security level set by the system administrator

for each user.

H Data selection criteria – What you entered in previous screens.

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Logging On

Start a session using one of the following methods:

H Telnet session via:

— An in-band management channel through the frame relay network. — A local in-band management channel configured on the DTE port

between the FrameSaver unit and the router. — A LAN port.

H Dial-in connection using an external modem. H Direct terminal connection over the COM port.

When logging on, the User Interface Idle screen appears.

H If no security was set up or security was disabled, the Main Menu screen

appears (see

H If security was set up and is enabled, you are prompted for a login. Enter

your login ID and password.

Main Menu

on page 2-4). You can begin your session.

When the user interface has been idle, a session is automatically ended and the screen goes blank when the unit times out. Press Enter to reactivate the interface.

" Procedure

To log in when security is being enforced:

1. Type your assigned Login ID and press Enter.

2. Type your Password and press Enter. — Valid characters – All printable ASCII characters — Number of characters – Up to 10 characters can be entered in the

— Case-sensitive – Yes

An asterisk (*) appears in the password field for each character entered.

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If your login was . . . Then the . . .

V alid Main Menu appears (see page 2-4). Begin your session.

NOTE: If your login is valid, but access is denied,

Invalid Message, Invalid Password, appears on line 24, and

the Login screen is redisplayed. After three unsuccessful attempts:

– A Telnet session is closed. – The User Interface Idle screen appears for a directly

– An SNMP trap is generated. Access is denied. See your system administrator to verify your login (Login

ID/Password combination).

there are two currently active sessions.

connected terminal or modem.

FrameSaver units support two sessions simultaneously. If two sessions are currently active, wait and try again.

H If two sessions are currently active and you are attempting to access the

unit through Telnet, the local Telnet client process returns a Connection refused: message at the bottom of the screen.

H If two sessions are currently active and you are attempting to access the unit

over the COM port (using a terminal or external modem, not via Telnet), the User Interface Already In Use screen is redisplayed. In addition, the type of connection (Telnet Connection or Direct COM Port Connection) for each current user is identified, along with the user’s login ID.

" Procedure

To end the session:

1. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the function keys area of the screen.

2. Type e (E — For a terminal-connected to the COM port, the session is ended. — For a modem connected to the COM port, the session is ended and the

— For a Telnet connection, the session is closed and, if no other Telnet or

xit) and press Enter.

modem is disconnected.

FTP session is occurring over the connection, the modem is disconnected.

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Main Menu

Entry to all of the FrameSaver unit’s tasks begins at the Main Menu, which has six menus or branches. The Access Level at the top of the screen only appears when security has been set up.

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MAIN MENU

Status Test Configuration Auto-Configuration Control Easy Install

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xit

Select . . . To . . .

Status View diagnostic tests, interfaces, PVC connections, and

statistics. You can also display LEDs and FrameSaver unit

identity information. Test Select and cancel tests for the FrameSaver unit’s interfaces. Configuration Display and edit the configuration options. Auto-Configuration Configure basic access unit setup automatically based upon a

selected application. You can also automatically populate

network and data port DLCI configuration options with numeric

settings. Control Control the menu-driven user interface, device naming, login

administration, and selecting software releases. You can also

initiate a power-on reset of the FrameSaver unit. Easy Install Select Leased Line or Frame Relay mode for minimal

configuration and a quick installation.

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See Appendix A,

Menu Hierarchy

, for a pictorial view of the menu hierarchy,

which represents the organization of the FrameSaver unit’s menus and screens.

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Screen Work Areas

There are two user work areas:

H Screen area – Where you input information into fields. H Function keys area – Where you perform specific screen functions.

Menu Path

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User Interface and Basic Operation

Model Number

Date and Time

Device

Name

Screen

Area

Function

Keys Area

Message Area

SERVICE LEVEL VERIFICATION SYSTEM OPTIONS

SLV Sample Interval (secs): 60 SLV Delivery Ratio: Disable

DLCI Down on SLV Timeout: Enable SLV Timeout Error Event Threshold: 3 SLV Timeout Clearing Event Threshold: 1

SLV Packet Size (bytes): 64

SLV Synchronization Role: Tributary

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ainMenu Exit

Screen Format Description

Menu Path Menu selections made to reach the current screen. Device Name Customer-assigned identification of the FrameSaver unit.

FrameSaver unit’s model number: 9123 H This is a remote site unit that supports 16 PVCs and has

9123-C H This is a central site unit that supports 64 PVCs and has only

9123-SLV H This is a remote site unit that supports 16 PVCs and has

9123-C-SLV H This is a central site unit that supports 64 PVCs and has

only the basic FLEX feature set.

the basic FLEX feature set.

both the basic FLEX and the advanced FLEX SL V feature sets installed.

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Screen Format Description

Screen Area Selection, display, and input fields for monitoring and

Function Keys Area Specific functions that can be performed by pressing a

Message Area System-related information and valid settings for input fields in

Navigating the Screens

You can navigate the screens by:

H Using keyboard keys. H Switching between the two screen work areas using function keys.

maintaining the FrameSaver unit.

specified key, then pressing Enter.

the lower left corner.

System and Test Status messages in the lower right corner.

Keyboard Keys

Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screen area:

Press . . .

Ctrl-a Move cursor between the screen area and the

Esc Return to the previous screen. Right Arrow (on same screen row), or

Tab (on any screen row) Left Arrow (on same screen row), or

Ctrl-k Backspace Move cursor one position to the left or to the

Spacebar Select the next valid value for the field. Delete (Del) Delete character that the cursor is on. Up Arrow or Ctrl-u Move cursor up one field within a column on the

Down Arrow or Ctrl-d Move cursor down one field within a column on

To . . .

screen function keys area.

Move cursor to the next field.

Move cursor to the previous field.

last character of the previous field.

same screen.

the same screen.

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Right Arrow or Ctrl-f Move cursor one character to the right if in edit

mode.

Left Arrow or Ctrl-b Move cursor one character to the left if in edit

mode.

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Function Keys

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Press . . . To . . .

Ctrl-l Redraw the screen display, clearing information

typed in but not yet entered.

Enter (Return) Accept entry or, when pressed before entering

data or after entering invalid data, display valid options on the last row of the screen.

All function keys (located in the lower part of the screen; see the example on page 2-5) operate the same way throughout the screens. They are not case-sensitive, so upper- or lowercase letters can be used interchangeably.

These keys use the following conventions:

For the screen

Select . . .

function . . .

And press Enter to . . .

M or m MainMenu Return to the Main Menu screen. E or e Exit Terminate the menu-driven user interface session. N or n New Enter new data. O or o Modify Modify existing data. L or l Delete Delete data. S or s Save Save information. R or r Refresh Update screen with current information. C or c ClrStats Clear network performance statistics and refresh the

screen. V ariations include:

H ClrSLV&DLCIStats for clearing SLV and DLCI

statistics.

H ClrLinkStats for clearing frame relay link statistics.

U or u PgUp Display the previous page. D or d PgDn Display the next page.

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Selecting from a Menu

Procedure

To select from a menu:

1. Tab or press the down arrow key to position the cursor on a menu selection, or press the up arrow key to move the cursor to the bottom of the menu list.

Each menu selection is highlighted as you press the key to move the cursor from position to position.

2. Press Enter. The selected menu or screen appears.

" Procedure

To return to a previous screen, press the Escape (Esc) key until you reach the desired screen.

Switching Between Screen Areas

Use Ctrl-a to switch between screen areas (see the example on page 2-5).

" Procedure

To switch to the function keys area:

1. Press Ctrl-a to switch from the screen area to the function keys area.

2. Select either the function’s designated (underlined) character or Tab to the desired function key.

3. Press Enter. The function is performed.

To return to the screen area, press Ctrl-a again.

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