Paradyne HOTWIREt 7984, HOTWIREu0001 7984 User Manual

HOTWIRE 7984

M/HDSL STANDALONE

TERMINATION UNIT

WITH DSX-1 INTERFACE

USER’S GUIDE

Document No. 7984-A2-GB20-10

February 1999

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Important Information

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Important Safety Instructions

1. Read and follow all warning notices and instructions marked on the product or included in the manual.

2. Input power to this product must be provided by one of the following: (1) a UL Listed/CSA Certified power source
with a Class 2 or Limited Power Source (LPS) output for use in North America; or (2) a 24 Vdc National Electric
Code (NEC) ANSI/NFPA 70/Canadian Electric Code (CEC) Class 2 circuit installed in accordance with articles
1 10-16, 110-17, and 110-18 of the NEC, and articles 2-308, 2-310, 2-312, 2-314, 2-200, and 2-202 of the CEC, or
(3) a Safety Extra Low Voltage (SELV) power source with a maximum available output of less than 240 VA,
certified for use in the country of installation.

3. Slots and openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation. To ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating, these slots and openings must not be blocked or covered.

4. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord and do not locate the product where persons will walk on the
power cord.

5. Do not attempt to install or service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to
dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Refer all installation and servicing to qualified service personnel.

6. General purpose cables are provided with this product. Special cables, which may be required by the regulatory
inspection authority for the installation site, are the responsibility of the customer.

7. When installed in the final configuration, the product must comply with the applicable Safety Standards and
regulatory requirements of the country in which it is installed. If necessary , consult with the appropriate regulatory
agencies and inspection authorities to ensure compliance.

8. A rare phenomenon can create a voltage potential between the earth grounds of two or more buildings. If
products installed in separate buildings are interconnected, the voltage potential may cause a hazardous
condition. Consult a qualified electrical consultant to determine whether or not this phenomenon exists and, if
necessary, implement corrective action prior to interconnecting the products.

9. In addition, if the equipment is to be used with telecommunications circuits, take the following precautions:

— Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
— Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.
— Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the

network interface.

— Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
— Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of

electric shock from lightning.

— Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

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Important Information

EMI Warnings

!

WARNING:

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 reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.

The authority to operate this equipment is conditioned by the requirements that no modifications will be
made to the equipment unless the changes or modifications are expressly approved by Paradyne
Corporation.

!

WARNING:

To Users of Digital Apparatus in Canada:
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian interference-causing equipment

regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du règlement sur le matérial

brouilleur du Canada.

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Contents

About This Guide

H Document Purpose and Intended Audience v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Document Summary v. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Product-Related Documents vi. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1 About the Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit

H M/HDSL Overview 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Hotwire 7984 Termination Unit Features 1-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Network Configuration 1-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Front Panel LED Status Indicators 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Rear Panel Interface Connections 1-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H SNMP Management Capabilities 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Management Information Base (MIB) Support 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNMP Trap Support 1-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

2 Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface

H User Interface Access 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Communication Port Settings 2-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Initiating an ATI Session 2-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

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

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

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

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

H Ending an ATI Session 2-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3 Initial Startup and Configuration

H Overview 3-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Connecting Power to the Unit 3-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Connecting the Unit to an Optional External DC Power Source 3-2. . . . . . . .

H Connecting to the Network 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Connecting to a System Terminal 3-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Entering Identity Information 3-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Choosing a Configuration Mode 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring the Unit Using the Configuration Menus 3-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring the Unit Using the Internal Switches 3-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Switchpack Locations 3-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Switchpack Definitions 3-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options 3-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuration Edit/Display 3-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuration Loader 3-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Saving Configuration Options 3-14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Download Code 3-15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

4 Monitoring the Unit

H What to Monitor 4-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing System and Test Status 4-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Health and Status 4-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Self-Test Results 4-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Test Status 4-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing Network Error Statistics 4-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing Network Performance Statistics 4-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing DSX-1 Performance Statistics 4-10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Viewing 7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs 4-12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H 7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs 4-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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5 Testing

H Accessing the Test Menu 5-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Running Network Tests 5-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Line Loopback 5-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Repeater Loopback 5-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

DTE Loopback 5-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send Remote Line Loopback 5-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Send and Monitor 511 5-7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Device Tests 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Lamp Test 5-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Ending an Active Test 5-9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

6 Messages and Troubleshooting

H Overview 6-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Configuring SNMP Traps 6-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Device Messages 6-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Troubleshooting 6-5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7 Security

H Overview 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H ATI Access Levels 7-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Creating a Login 7-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Deleting a Login 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Controlling SNMP Access 7-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Resetting the Termination Unit’s COM Port or Factory Defaults 7-5. . . . . . . .

8 IP Addressing

H Selecting an IP Addressing Scheme 8-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H IP Addressing Example 8-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Types 7-4. . . . . . . . . .

Limiting SNMP Access through the IP Addresses of the Managers 7-5.

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Contents

A Configuration Option Tables

H Overview A-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Network Interface Options Menu A-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H DSX-1 Interface Options A-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H System Options Menu A-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Communication Port A-8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Management and Communication Options Menu A-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Telnet Session Options A-11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Communication Protocol Options A-13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNMP Traps Options A-16. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General SNMP Management Options A-19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

SNMP NMS Security Options A-21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

B Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps

H SNMP Traps B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

warmStart B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

authenticationFailure B-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

linkUp and linkDown B-2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Enterprise-Specific Traps B-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

C Cables and Pin Assignments

H Overview C-1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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

H DSL Network Interface Cable C-3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H COM Port Interface Cable C-4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Power Input Connector C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

H Optional Power Cable C-6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

D Technical Specifications

Glossary

Index

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About This Guide

Document Purpose and Intended Audience

This guide contains information needed to set up, configure, and operate the
Hotwire 7984 Multirate High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line (M/HDSL) Standalone
Termination Unit with DSX-1 interface, and is intended for installers and
operators.

Document Summary

Section Description

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

About the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit.

7984 Termination Unit’s features and capabilities.

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface.

instructions for accessing the user interface and navigating
through the screens.

Initial Startup and Configuration.

setting up the user interface and configuration steps.

Monitoring the Unit.

network statistics to monitor the unit.

Testing.

setup.

Messages and Troubleshooting.

SNMP traps, device messages, and troubleshooting.

Security.

the effective access levels, and controlling SNMP access.

IP Addressing.

regarding IP addresses.

Provides information about available tests and test

Presents procedures for creating a login, setting

Describes the

Provides

Provides procedures for

Describes using the LEDs, status, and

Provides information on

Provides information and examples

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About This Guide

Section Description

Appendix A

Appendix B

Appendix C

Appendix D

Glossary Defines acronyms and terms used in this document.
Index Lists key terms, acronyms, concepts, and sections in

Product-Related Documents

Document Number Document Title

8784-A2-GB20

8784-A2-GZ40

Configuration Option Tables.

options, default settings, and possible settings.

Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps.

trap compliance information.

Cables and Pin Assignments.

interface information.

Technical Specifications.

specifications, network and port interfaces, power
consumption values, and accessory part numbers.

alphabetical order.

Contains all configuration

Contains SNMP

Contains connector and

Contains physical and regulatory

Hotwire 8784 M/HDSL Termination Unit, with DSX-1
Interface, User’s Guide

Hotwire 8784 M/HDSL Termination Unit, with DSX-1
Interface, Installation Instructions

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About the Hotwire 7984
Standalone Termination Unit

M/HDSL Overview

Hotwiret Multirate High-bit-rate Digital Subscriber Line (M/HDSL) products
maximize customer service areas by varying the DSL line rate. This ensures
symmetric DSL connectivity over a wide range of telephone line distances and
transmission line qualities.

Hotwire products can transport at full (2.048 Mbps) or fractional payload rates
over a 4-wire, full-duplex circuit over varying distances based on the conditions of
the 4-wire loop. Examples include support for router, multiplexer and PBX
connections on 24 gauge (.5 mm) cable up to 21,000 feet (6.4 km).

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Hotwire M/HDSL is equipped with an automatic configuration capability that
reduces the M/HDSL installation process to a simple plug and play mode. Simply
connecting the units to the line automatically configures the customer for the
maximum data rate supported by the local loop. M/HDSL units can also be
configured at fixed line speeds to achieve maximum distances.

Hotwire 7984 Termination Unit Features

The Hotwire 7984 M/HDSL Standalone Termination Unit is an endpoint for the
chassis-mounted Hotwire 8784 M/HDSL Termination Unit housed in the Hotwire
8600 or 8800 Digital Subscriber Line Access Multiplexer (DSLAM).

Two Hotwire 7984 M/HDSL Standalone Termination Units can also be configured
to operate in a central office LTU to customer premises NTU environment.

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit offers these standard features:

H Embedded Operations Channel (EOC). Provides remote SNMP Traps,

Telnet session capability over the M/HDSL link, and download capabilities.

H Asynchronous T erminal Interface (ATI). Provides a menu-driven

VT100-compatible terminal interface for configuring and managing the
termination unit locally or remotely by Telnet session.

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H Local Management (standalone unit). Provides local management using a:

— Terminal or equivalent through the COM port of the unit
— Telnet through the COM port of the unit
— NMS connection through the 10BaseT port

H Remote Management (DSLAM card). Provides remote management using:

— VT100 Terminal or PC via the Management Serial port of the DSLAM
— Network Management System (NMS) via the COM port or MCC port of

the DSLAM

— Using SNMP or Telnet through the 10BaseT port or the Internal

Management Channel (IMC)

— Telnet over the EOC

H Alarm Indication. Provides front panel status LEDs.
H Diagnostic Testing. Provides the capability to diagnose device and network

problems and perform digital loopbacks, pattern tests, and self-test.

H Device and Performance Monitoring. Provides the capability of tracking

and evaluating the unit’s operation, including health and status, and error-rate
monitoring.

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Network Configuration

Figure 1-1 shows several configurations including a network application using a

2-port Hotwire 8784 M/HDSL Termination Unit in a central office (CO). In this
configuration, a frame relay switch and a router are connected, through the
termination unit, to partner units supporting a host or router, and frame relay
encapsulated or unframed data.

This figure also shows a standalone-to-standalone configuration using either
another Hotwire 7984 M/HDSL standalone unit with a DSX-1 interface or a
Hotwire 7985 M/HDSL standalone unit with an EIA-530A interface.

About the Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit

DSX-1

CO Site

Frame

Relay

Switch

Router

DSX-1

CO Site

LTU

7984 7984

DSX-1

CO Site

LTU

DSX-1

DSX-1

8784 T ermination Unit

in 8600 DSLAM

1.544 Mb

Premises (CP)

7984

DSX-1

7984

EIA-530

7985

Customer

T1 Host
(Frame Relay
Encapsulated

Data)

Router
(Frame Relay
Encapsulated

Router

CP

NTU

DSX-1

CP

NTU

Data)

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Figure 1-1. Sample M/HDSL Configurations

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Front Panel LED Status Indicators

Figure 1-2 shows the front panel of the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit. For
more information on front panel LEDs, refer to Chapter 4,

TM

TM

7984 M/HDSL

Figure 1-2. Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit Front Panel

POWER

ALARM

Monitoring the Unit

TEST

DSL

.

DSX-1

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Rear Panel Interface Connections

Figure 1-3 shows the physical interfaces of the 7984 Standalone Termination
Unit.

POWER DSLCOM DSX-1

I

O

Figure 1-3. Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit Rear Panel

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SNMP Management Capabilities

The termination unit supports SNMP Version 1, and can be managed by any
industry-standard SNMP manager and accessed using SNMP by external SNMP
managers.

Management Information Base (MIB) Support

For a detailed description of supported MIBs, visit Paradyne’s web site at
http://www.paradyne.com. The following MIBs are supported:

H MIB II (RFC 1213 and RFC 1573) – Defines the general objects for use with

a network management protocol in TCP/IP internets and provides general
information about the unit. MIB II is backward-compatible with MIB I.

H DS1 MIB (RFC 1406) – Reports the performance status of the DSX-1

interface and supports the features found on the DSX-1 Performance
Statistics screen.

H RS-232-Like MIB (RFC 1659) – Defines objects for managing RS-232-type

interfaces (e.g., V.35, RS-422, RS-423, etc.) and supports the synchronous
data port on the DSU.

About the Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit

SNMP Trap Support

H Enterprise MIB – Supports configuration, status, statistics, and tests.

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit supports traps as defined in RFC 1215.
Figure 1-4 illustrates a typical M/HDSL SNMP configuration. Refer to Chapter 8,

IP Addressing

Router

DSX-1

and Appendix B,

DSL

7984

EOC

Standards Compliance for SNMP Traps

Operation, Maintenance
and Provisioning Center

Network

AC
T5A
250V

RTN48V
AAB B

AC

INPUT

48VDC CLASS 2 OR

LIMITED PWR SOURCE

8600

DSLAM

8784

OK

Alrm

TestTXRX

SYSTEM

OK

Alrm

Test1234

SYSTEM

OK

Alrm

Test1234

SYSTEM

DC FUSES
T4A, MIN. 48V

5

46

.

3

.

2

.

1

.

STACK

A

B

POSITION

Col1234

DSL PORT

ETHERNET

4

123

DSL PORT

G.703 ALRM

LINK-UP

123

4

DSL PORT

G.703 ALRM

LINK-UP

DC PWR

FAN

ALM

A

B

IN

3

2

MCC 1

OUT SERIAL

Ethernet
Interface

8546

RADSL

8715

SDSL

8715

SDSL

Ethernet

LAN

3

2

1

SNMP NMS

.

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Data

Figure 1-4. HDSL SNMP Configuration

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Using the Asynchronous Terminal
Interface

User Interface Access

You can communicate with the Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit with an
asynchronous terminal interface (ATI) using one of the following methods:

H Direct connection through the COM port of the standalone unit or through the

serial port of the DSLAM MCC.

H Telnet session through the Embedded Operations Channel (EOC).

2

NOTE:

Only one terminal interface session can be active at a time, and another
user’s session cannot be forced to end. To automatically log out a user due to
inactivity, enable the Inactivity Timeout option (see Table A-5, Telnet Session

Options, in Appendix A,

Security can limit ATI access several ways. To limit user access or set up login
IDs, refer to Chapter 7,

Communication Port Settings

Ensure that the device you connect communicates using these settings:

H Data rate set to 9.6 kbps.
H Character length set to 8.
H Parity set to None.
H Stop Bits set to 1.

Configuration Option Tables

Security

.

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Initiating an ATI Session

The Main Menu screen is displayed on the screen unless a login ID and
password is required or the ATI is already in use.

If the ATI is already in use, you will see a connection refused or
connection failed message (if you are using a Telnet session), or you will
see the IP address of the other user (if you are using the Management Serial
port).

If security is enabled on the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit and you used
Telnet to access it directly (you did not log in through the MCC), the system
prompts you for a login ID and password.

Login Hotwire

LOGIN

Login ID:

Enter Password:

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After you enter a valid login ID and password, the Main Menu appears. If you
enter an invalid login ID and password after three attempts, the Telnet session
closes or the terminal connection returns to an idle state. Refer to Chapter 7,

Security

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Screen
Area

Screen
Function
Keys
Area

main Access Level: Administrator Hotwire

MAIN MENU

Status
Test
Configuration
Control

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Model 7984

xit

Entry to all of the termination unit’s tasks begins at the Main Menu screen. The
four branches of the Main menu are as follows:

Select . . .

To . . .

Status View system status, diagnostic test results, statistics, LEDs, and device

identity information.
Test Select and cancel tests for the termination unit’s interfaces.
Configuration Display and edit the configuration options.
Control Change the device identity , administer logins, download new firmware, or

initiate a power-up reset of the termination unit.

After selecting an option, what appears on the screens depends on the:

H Current configuration – How your termination unit is currently configured.
H Effective security access level – An access level that is typically set by the

system administrator for each interface and each user.

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

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The following illustration shows the menu paths to the different ATI screens.

Main

System and

Test Status

Network

Error

Statistics

Status Test

Performance

Statistics

Network

Performance

Statistics

Display

LEDs

DSX-1

Statistics

Network

DSX-1 T est

and

Identity

Device

T ests

Network DSX-1

Telnet

Session

Abort
T ests

Factory

All

Config

Communication

Protocol Options

Configuration Control

Change

Identity

Configuration

Loader

System

Options

Communication

General SNMP

Management

Download

Code

Administer

Logins

Current Configuration

Port

Download

Edit/Display

Communication

SNMP NMS

Security

Reset

Device

Apply

Management

and

SNMP

Traps

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Screen Work Areas

There are two user work areas:

H Screen area – This is the area above the dotted line that provides the menu

H Screen function key area – This is the area below the dotted line that lists

Menu Path

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface

path, menus, and input fields.
The menu path appears as the first line on the screen. In this manual, the

menu path is presented as a menu selection sequence with the names of the
screens:

Main Menu→Configuration →Load Configuration From→Network
Interface Options

function keys specific to the screen, field value choices, and system
messages.

Input
Fields

Screen

Function

Keys

Field V alue

Choices

main/config/network Hotwire

NETWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS

Margin Threshold: –3db
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E–5

Peer IP Address: 111.255.255.000 Clear

Circuit Identifier:

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Select: 1E–4, 1E–5, 1E–6, 1E–7, 1E–8, 1E–9 LOS at Net, Pt

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n

System

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Navigating the Screens

You can navigate the screens by:

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

Keyboard Keys

Use the following keyboard keys to navigate within the screen.

Press . . .

Ctrl-a Move cursor between the screen area and the screen function

Esc Return to the previous screen.
Tab Move cursor to the next field on the screen.
Backspace Move cursor to the previous field on the screen.
Return (Enter) Accept entry or display valid options on the last row of the screen

Ctrl-k Tab backwards (move cursor one field to the left).
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 same screen.
Down Arrow or Ctrl-d Move cursor down one field within a column on the same screen.
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.
Ctrl-l Redraw the screen display , clearing information typed in but not

To . . .

keys area below the dotted line at the bottom of the screen.

when pressed before entering data or after entering invalid data.

yet entered.

" Pr ocedure

To make a menu or field selection:

1. Press the Tab key or the right arrow key to position the cursor on a menu or

field selection. Each 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.

3. Continue Steps 1 and 2 until you reach the screen you want.

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The current setting or value appears to the right of the field name. You can enter
information into a selected field by:

H Typing in the first letter(s) of a field value or command.
H Switching from the screen area to the screen function area below the dotted

line and selecting or entering the designated screen function key.

If a field is blank and the Field Values screen area displays valid selections, press
the spacebar and the first valid value for the field will appear. Continue pressing
the spacebar to scroll through other valid values.

All screen function keys located below the dotted line operate the same way
(upper- or lowercase) throughout the screens.

For the screen
function . . .

Select . . . And press Enter to . . .

ClrFar F or f Clear far-end network statistics and refresh the screen.
ClrNear N or n Clear near-end network statistics and refresh the screen.
ClrStats S or s Clear DSX-1 statistics and refresh the screen.
Delete L or l Delete data.
Exit E or e Terminate the async terminal session.
MainMenu M or m Return to the Main Menu screen.
New N or n Enter new data.
PgDn D or d Display the next page, or group of entries.
PgUp U or u Display the previous page, or group of entries.
ResetMon R or r Reset an active Monitor 511 test counter to zero.
Save S or s Save information.

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Switching Between Screen Work Areas

Select Ctrl-a to switch between the two screen work areas to perform all screen
functions.

" Procedure

To access the screen function area below the dotted line:

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

below the dotted line.

2. Select either the function’s designated (underlined) character or press the

Tab key until you reach the desired function key.

Example:

To save the current screen, type s or S (Save).

3. Press Enter.

4. To return to the screen area above the dotted line, press Ctrl-a again.

main/config/network Hotwire

NETWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS

Margin Threshold: –3db
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E–5

Peer IP Address: 111.255.255.000 Clear

Circuit Identifier:

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Ending an ATI Session

Use the Exit function key from any screen to terminate the session.

" Procedure

To end a session with the asynchronous terminal interface:

1. Press Ctrl-a to go to the screen function key area below the dotted line.

2. Save changes if required. A confirmation message appears if you have made

but not saved changes to your configuration.

Using the Asynchronous Terminal Interface

3. Tab to E

xit (or type e or E) and press Enter.

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Initial Startup and Configuration

Overview

This chapter provides instructions on how to access and configure your unit for
the first time. This chapter includes procedures for:

H Connecting power to the unit.
H Connecting the unit to the network.
H Connecting a system terminal.

3

H Providing initial unit identity information or changing existing identity

information.

H Configuring your unit using internal switchpacks or using the Configuration

Edit menus.

H Choosing the current or factory default configuration options or downloading

configuration options from a TFTP server.

H Modifying current configuration options using the Configuration Edit/Display

menu.

H Saving your changes.
H Downloading unit firmware from a TFTP server.

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Connecting Power to the Unit

If your package includes a power pack:

Plug the power pack into an ac outlet
having a nominal voltage rating between 100–240 Vac. Connect the output cable
of the power pack to the connector marked POWER on the rear panel.

If your package includes a direct-connection +24 Vdc power cable:

unit to an external +24 Vdc power source as described in

an Optional External +24 Vdc Power Source

If you will use a –48 Vdc power supply:

.

Connect the unit to an external –48 Vdc
power source as described in the documentation shipped with the power supply
and power cable.

Connecting the Unit to an Optional External +24 Vdc Power Source

Using the dc power cable, the Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit is
capable of operating on a +24 Vdc power supply.

" Procedure

To use the dc power cable:

1. Connect the green wire to a suitable ground.

2. Connect the orange wire to the +24 Vdc source.

3. Connect the white wire to the return.

4. Cut the black, red, and blue wires off at the outer insulation.

5. Plug the power connector into the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit.

Connect the

Connecting the Unit to

3-2

1
2
3
4
5
6

Black

Red

Green

White

Orange

Blue

+24 Vdc Power Supply Pinouts

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X

Ground
RTN

+24 Vdc
X

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Connecting to the Network

" Procedure

To connect your unit to the network:

1. Connect one end of the network cable into the rear panel DSL jack.

2. Connect the other end to your DSL network interface.

NOTE:

Do

not

use a flat VF network cable as this may severely degrade the
performance of the termination unit. Use only Cat 5 twisted-pair network
cable.

Connecting to a System Terminal

An optional system maintenance terminal may be attached to your Hotwire
7984 Standalone Termination Unit through the modular jack on the rear panel.
The system maintenance terminal allows you to view the status of the unit, and
change configuration options. The terminal must be a VT100-compatible terminal
or a PC running terminal emulation software.

Initial Startup and Configuration

" Procedure

To connect your unit to a system terminal:

1. Connect the 9-pin end of the terminal cable into a COM port on your PC.

2. Plug the other end into the modular jack on the rear panel.
— If your PC requires a 25-pin connector to the COM port, see Appendix C,

Cables and Pin Assignments

3. Set the communication parameters on your PC or terminal to:
— 9600 baud
— 8 bit characters
— no parity
— 1 stop bit
— no flow control

, for the correct cable pinouts.

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Entering Identity Information

After accessing your unit for the first time, use the Change Identity screen to
determine SNMP administrative system information that will be displayed on the
Identity screen of the Status branch. To access the Identity screen, follow this
menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Control→Change Identity

main/control/change_identity Hotwire

IDENTITY

System Name: lllQJ98-001
System Location: Bldg. A412, 2nd Floor, Left cabinet
System Contact: C. Parker 800-727-2396 pager 888-555-1212 Clear

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Clear
Clear

ainMenu Exit

The three System entry fields are alphanumeric and provide 128 characters for
each field. The System entries appear on the Identity display as shown above.
The SNMP System entry fields are:

H System Name: The general SNMP system name.
H System Location: The physical location of the SNMP-managed device.
H System Contact: Identification information, such as contact name, phone

number, or mailing address.

Valid entry values are any printable ASCII character. ASCII printable characters
include:

H Numeric 0–9
H Upper- or lowercase A–Z
H Space
H All ASCII symbols except the caret (^)

Select Clear to reset a field to a null value.

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" Pr ocedure

To enter Change Identity screen information:

1. Position the cursor in the System Name field. Enter a name unique in your

network to identify the SNMP managed node (or unit).
The maximum length of System Name is 128 characters.

2. Position the cursor in the System Location field. Enter the physical location of

the unit.
The maximum length of System Location is 128 characters.

3. Position the cursor in the System Contact field. Enter the name and contact

information for the person responsible for the unit.
The maximum length of System Contact is 128 characters.

4. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area below the dotted line.

5. Select S

ave and press Enter.

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Choosing a Configuration Mode

You can make configuration changes either through a VT100-compatible terminal
and the unit’s Configuration menus, or by manually changing switches on the
board. The unit comes defaulted to allow settings to be made through the
Configuration menus.

Configuring the Unit Using the Configuration Menus

Use the Configuration menu to select, display, or change configuration option
settings.

NOTE:

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit is pre-configured as an NTU. If you
are using this unit as an NTU, the following configuration options may not
need to be performed.

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit is shipped with factory settings in the
Default Factory configuration area. You can find default information by:

H Referring to
H Accessing the Configuration branch of the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit

menu.

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit has two sets of configuration option
settings. The Current Configuration matches the Default Factory Configuration
until modified and saved by the user.

Configuration Option Area

Current Configuration The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit’s active set of

Default Factory Configuration A read-only configuration area containing the factory

If the factory default settings do not support your network’s configuration, you can
customize the configuration options for your application.

Appendix A,

Configuration Option Tables

Configuration Option Set

configuration options.

default configuration options.

.

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Configuring the Unit Using the Internal Switches

Use internal Switchpacks S1 and S2 to manually configure the unit. Use

Figure 3-1 to locate Switchpacks S1 and S2.

!

HANDLING PRECAUTIONS FOR
STATIC-SENSITIVE DEVICES

This product is designed to protect sensitive components from damage
due to electrostatic discharge (ESD) during normal operation. When
performing installation procedures, however, take proper static control
precautions to prevent damage to equipment. If you are not sure of the

496-15104

" Procedure

proper static control precautions, contact your nearest sales or service
representative.

To configure the unit using internal Switchpacks S1 and S2:

1. Power down the unit and remove the enclosure cover, exposing the circuit

board.

Initial Startup and Configuration

2. Locate Switchpack S1 using Figure 3-1.

3. Set Switch 1 on Switchpack S1 to ON to enable Switchpacks 1 and 2.

4. After you enable the switchpacks, you must set the switches to your desired

configuration. Refer to Figure 3-1 and Table 3-1.

5. Replace and secure the cover.

6. Power up the board to reset and enable the new configuration.

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Switchpack Locations

Use Figure 3-1 to locate Switchpacks S1 and S2.

Switchpack S1 & S2

12345

678

ON

12345

678

ON

Front

S2

S1

Rear

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Figure 3-1. Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit Switchpack Locations

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Switchpack Definitions

Manually change configuration options by moving Switchpack S1 DIP switches
on the card. Table 3-1 lists Switchpack S1 definitions.

Table 3-1. Switchpack S1 Definitions

Initial Startup and Configuration

Switch # . . . Allows you to . . .

1 Enable or disable Switchpacks S1 and S2.

OFF = Switchpacks Disabled

ON = Switchpacks Enabled
2 Not used
3 Select the unit’s primary timing source. Only valid for units configured

as LTU.

OFF = Internal Clock

ON = External Clock
4 Control the unit’s T1 line coding.

OFF = B8ZS

ON = AMI
5 Control the unit’s framing format

OFF = ESF

ON = D4
6, 7, 8 Control the unit’s equalization. The three switches form a binary value

used as an index to the table of equalization values. Off denotes 0 and

On denotes 1.

000 = 0–133 feet

001 = 133–266 feet

010 = 266–399 feet

01 1 = 399–533 feet

100 = 533–655 feet

101 = 0–133 feet

1 10 = 0–133 feet

1 11 = 0–133 feet

Default in Bold

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Table 3-2 lists Switchpack S2 definitions.

Table 3-2. Switchpack S2 Definitions

Switch # . . .

1 Control whether the unit is an LTU or an NTU.

2 Control whether the unit automatically adjusts to the best line rate for

3, 4, 5 Control the DSL line rate of the unit. The three switches form a binary

6 Control whether Telco loopbacks are supported.

7 Control whether remote Telco loopbacks are supported.

8 Switch between two versions of firmware. The 7984 has two banks of

Allows you to . . .

OFF = NTU

ON = LTU

conditions, or is fixed at the rate set by switches S2-3 through S2-5.

OFF = Fixed Rate

ON = AutoRate Enable

value used as an index to the table of line rates. Off denotes 0 and On

denotes 1. Refer to Table 3-3.

000 (all Off) = 1552 kbps

OFF = Enabled

ON = Disabled

OFF = Disabled

ON = Enable

flash memory used to hold executable firmware. This switch allows you

to switch between the two versions of firmware. This switch is

independent from the position of Switch 1 on Switchpack S1

(switchpack enable/disable). Emergency Use Only .

OFF = Current Firmware

ON = Previous Firmware

Default in Bold

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Use Table 3-3 to set the DSL Line Rate. Defaults are shown in bold.

Table 3-3. DSL Line Rate, Switches 3–5 on Switchpack S2

Switch Position
5 4 3

OFF OFF ON 1552 kbps
OFF ON OFF 1552 kbps
OFF ON ON 400 kbps
ON OFF OFF 528 kbps
ON OFF ON 784 kbps
ON ON OFF 1040 kbps
ON ON ON 1552 kbps

OFF OFF OFF 1552 kbps

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Accessing and Displaying Configuration Options

To display configuration options, you must first load a configuration into the edit
area.

To load a configuration option set into the configuration edit area, follow this
menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration (Load Configuration From)

Initial Startup and Configuration

main/configuration Hotwire

LOAD CONFIGURATION FROM:

Current Configuration
Configuration Loader
Default Factory Configuration

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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M

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ainMenu Exit

Make a selection by placing the cursor at your choice and pressing Enter.

If you select . . .

Current
Configuration

Default Factory
Configuration

Then . . .

The selected configuration option set is loaded and the
Configuration Edit/Display menu screen appears.

The selected configuration option set is loaded and the
Configuration Edit/Display menu screen appears.

Configuration
Loader

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The Configuration Loader screen is displayed allowing you to
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Configuration Edit/Display

The Configuration Edit/Display screen is displayed when the current, customer, or
default configuration is loaded. To access the Configuration Edit/Display screen,
follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration →Current Configuration

–

or –

Main Menu→Configuration →Default Factory Configuration

main/config/edit Hotwire

CONFIGURATION EDIT/DISPLAY

Network
DSX-1
System Options
Communication Port
Management and Communication

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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
S

ave

See Appendix A,

Configuration Option Tables

, for a list and explanation of the

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configuration options available.

Select . . .

Network Network Interface Options, Table A-1 DSL network interface on

DSX-1 DSX-1 Interface Options, Table A-2 DSX interface.

To Access the . . . To Configure the . . .

the unit.

System
Options

Communication
Port

Management
and
Communication

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System Options, Table A-3 General system options of

the unit.

Communication Port Options, Table A-4 Unit’s COM port options.

H Telnet Session Options, Table A-5
H Communication Protocol Options,

Table A-6

H General SNMP Management

Management support of the
unit through SNMP and
Telnet.

Options, Table A-7

H SNMP NMS Security Options,

Table A-8

H SNMP Traps Options, Table A-9

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Configuration Loader

The Configuration Loader screen allows you to upload configurations to and
download configurations from a TFTP server. To access the Configuration Loader
screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration →Configuration Loader

Initial Startup and Configuration

main/config/config_loader Hotwire

CONFIGURATION LOADER

Image File Name:
TFTP Server IP Address: 000
TFTP Transfer Direction: Download from Server

Destination: DSL

Start Transfer: Yes

Packets Sent: 0000000
Packets Received: 0000000
Bytes Sent: 0000000
Bytes Received: 0000000
Transfer Status: Transfer Pending

Activate new configuration? No

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" Pr ocedure

To upload or download a configuration:

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1. Position the cursor in the Image File Name field. Type the name of the file to

be downloaded, or the name to be used for the file to be uploaded.
The file name may be a regular path name expression of directory names

separated by a forward slash (/) ending with the file name. The total path
name length can be up to 128 characters.

DOS machine:

If the TFTP server is hosted by a DOS machine, then
directory and file names must consist of eight or less characters with an
optional suffix of up to three characters. The system will automatically upload
the configuration file and create directories and file names as needed.

UNIX machine:

If your server is hosted by a UNIX machine, the configuration
file you name must already exist. It will not be created on the UNIX system by
the TFTP server. It is critical that you work with your system administrator to
plan the naming conventions for directories, filenames, and permissions so
that anyone using the system has read and write permissions.

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2. Position the cursor in the TFTP Server IP Address field. Enter the TFTP
server IP address.

3. Position the cursor in the Destination field. Use the spacebar to select a
network destination for the TFTP server. Select DSL if the TFTP server
destination is the DSL link or COM if the TFTP destination is the COM port.

4. Position the cursor in the TFTP Transfer Direction field. Use the spacebar to
select Download from Server or Upload to Server.

5. Position the cursor at the Start Transfer field. Use the spacebar to select Yes.
Press Enter.

When the data transfer is complete, the Transfer Status field changes to
Completed successfully.

6. Position the cursor at the Activate New Configuration field and select Yes to
activate a new downloaded configuration. Press Enter.

NOTE:

The configuration options DSL Mode and Telnet Session are not changed
when a new configuration is loaded. You must change these settings with the
appropriate configuration menus after the new configuration is activated. See
Table A-3, System Options, and Table A-5, Telnet Session Options, in
Appendix A,

Configuration Option Tables

.

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Saving Configuration Options

When changes are made to the configuration options through the Configuration
Edit/Display branch, the changes must be saved to take effect. Use the S
or Save Configuration screen.

" Procedure

To save configuration options changes:

1. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area below the dotted line.

Initial Startup and Configuration

ave key

2. Select S

ave and press Enter.

NOTE:

When Exit is selected before Save, or Save has been selected from any
menu in the Configuration/Edit branch, a Save Configuration screen appears
requiring a Yes or No response.

main/config/saveprompt Hotwire

SAVE CONFIGURATION

Save Changes? No

WARNING:

An answer of “yes” will cause the system
to reset as if it had been powered off and on!

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M

Command Complete

If the Telnet Session configuration option is changed, a message displays on the
Save Configuration screen warning that an answer of Yes will cause the Telnet
session to disconnect. Do not answer Yes unless you are prepared to disconnect.

Model: 7984

ainMenu Exit

If the DSL Mode configuration option is changed, a message displays on the
Save Configuration screen warning that an answer of Yes will cause the system
to reset. Do not answer Yes unless you are prepared to reset.

If you select . . .

Yes The configuration is saved.
No The Main Menu appears and changes are not saved.

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Download Code

The Download Code screen allows you to download firmware from a TFTP
server. To access the Download Code screen, follow this menu selection
sequence:

Main Menu→Control →Download Code

main/control/download_code Hotwire

DOWNLOAD CODE

Image File Name:
TFTP Server IP Address: 000

Destination: DSL

Start Transfer: Yes

Packets Sent: 0000000
Packets Received: 0000000
Bytes Sent: 0000000
Bytes Received: 0000000
Transfer Status: Transfer Pending

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M

.000.000.000 Clear

Model: 7984

ainMenu Exit

" Pr ocedure

To download firmware:

1. Position the cursor in the Image File Name field. Type the name of the file to
be downloaded.

The file name may be a regular path name expression of directory names
separated by a forward slash (/) ending with the file name. The total path
name length can be up to 128 characters.

Clear

2. Position the cursor in the TFTP Server IP Address field. Enter the TFTP
server IP address.

3. Position the cursor in the Destination field. Use the spacebar to select a
network destination for the TFTP server. Select DSL if the TFTP server
destination is the DSL link or COM if the TFTP destination is the COM port.

4. Position the cursor at the Start Transfer field. Use the spacebar to select Yes.
Press Enter.

When the data transfer is complete, the Transfer Status field changes to
Completed successfully.

5. Press the Escape key to return to the Control menu. Select Apply Download.

6. On the Apply Download screen, select Yes to reset the card and activate the
code.

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Monitoring the Unit

What to Monitor

This chapter presents information on how to access and monitor Hotwire
7984 Standalone Termination Units on the T1 network. You can monitor 7984
Standalone Termination Unit operations by viewing:

H System and Test Status screens
H Highest priority Health and Status messages on the last line of all screens

4

H Network Error Statistics screen
H Network Performance Statistics screen
H DSX-1 Statistics screen
H Display LEDs screen or LEDs on the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit front

panel

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Viewing System and Test Status

To view System and Test Status information, follow this menu selection
sequence:

Main Menu→Status→System and Test Status

main/status/system Hotwire
Model: 7984

HEALTH AND STATUS SELF-TEST RESULTS TEST STATUS
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
System Operational Passed No Test Active

SYSTEM AND TEST STATUS Page 1 of 1

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
ESC for previous menu M
PgU

p PgDn

ainMenu Exit

The System and Test Status screen has three sections:

H Health and Status – Displays messages in priority order (highest to lowest).

Refer to Table 4-1, Health and Status Messages.

H Self-Test Results – Results of the Diagnostic test run on the device itself.

Refer to Table 4-2, Self-Test Results Messages.

H Test Status – Currently active tests. Refer to Table 4-3, Test Status

Messages.

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Health and Status

Monitoring the Unit

The following messages can appear in the first column of the System and Test
Status screen. The highest priority Health and Status message also appears on
all ATI screens on the bottom right.

Table 4-1. Health and Status Messages (1 of 2)

Message

System Operational There are no problems

LOS at Net, Pt 1 An LOS (Loss Of Signal)

OOF at Net, Pt 1 An OOF (Out Of Frame)

LOS at DSX-1, Pt 1 An LOS (Loss Of Signal)

NTU/LTU Mis match,
Pt 1

LOF at DSX-1, Pt 1 An LOF (Loss Of Frame)

What Message Indicates What To Do

detected.

condition has been
detected on the network
interface. No signal is
being received on Port 1,
possibly due to a local
network problem.

condition has been
detected at the network
interface.

condition has been
detected on the DSX-1
interface.

The NTU is not configured
the same as the L TU.

condition has been
detected on the DSX-1
interface.

1. Verify that the network cable is
securely attached at both ends.

2. Verify proper NTU and LTU
configuration

3. Contact network provider.

Contact network provider.

1. Verify proper framing.

2. Contact network provider.

Configure units to match.

1. Verify that the network cable is
securely attached at both ends.

2. Contact network provider.

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AIS at DSX-1, Pt 1 An Alarm Indication Signal

(AIS) is being received by
the DSX-1 interface.

EER at Net, Pt 1 An EER (Excessive Error

Rate) condition has been
detected on the network
interface at Port 1. The
condition is cleared when
the error rate falls below
the threshold value
currently configured.

EER at DSX-1, Pt 1 An EER (Excessive Error

Rate) condition has been
detected on the DSX-1
interface.

Yellow alarm at
DSX-1, Pt 1

A Yellow Alarm Indication
signal is being received by
the DSX-1 interface.

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1. Verify that the units line framing
and line coding are compatible.

2. Contact network provider.

1. Ignore condition if 51 1 test active.

2. Contact network provider.

1. Verify the attached equipment
coding is compatible.

2. Contact network provider.

1. Verify that the units line framing
and line coding are compatible.

2. Contact network provider.

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Table 4-1. Health and Status Messages (2 of 2)

Message What T o DoWhat Message Indicates

Net Margin
Threshold, Pt 1

Primary Clock Failed
(DSX-1, Pt 1)

DeviceFailed

yyyyyyyy

Download Failed A firmware download was

Net Com Link Down The Network

The signal-to-noise margin
has exceeded the
configured threshold.

A failure has occurred in
the primary clock source
configured from the
Network, DSX, or from the
card internal clock.

An internal error has been
detected by the operating
software.
indicates the 8-digit
hexadecimal failure code.

interrupted.

communication link is
down. Communications
between the management
system and the L TU/NTU
is not possible.

yyyyyyyy

1. Reconfigure the unit to a higher
Net Margin Threshold.

2. Contact network provider.

1. Verify that the network cable is
securely attached at both ends.

2. Contact network provider.

1. Provide the 8-digit failure code
shown (
representative.

2. Reset the 7984 Standalone
Termination Unit to clear the
condition and message.

Repeat the download.

1. Verify that the network cable is
securely attached at both ends.

2. Verify the link protocol for the
COM port is configured correctly.

yyyyyyyy

) to your service

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Self-Test Results

y

2.Call your service

Monitoring the Unit

The results of the last power-up or reset self-test appear in the middle column of
the System and Test Status screen.

Table 4-2. Self-Test Results Messages
Message

CPU Failed The CPU failed internal testing.
Device

Failed

DSX-1
Failed, Pt 1

Memory
Failed

FPGA
Failed, Pt1

DataPath
Failed, Pt1

Failure

xxxxxxxx

Passed No errors were detected.

What Message Indicates What To Do

One or more of the Unit’s integrated
circuit chips failed device-level
testing.

The Unit failed to loop data on the
DSX-1 interface on Port 1.

The 7984 Standalone Termination
Unit failed memory verification.

A failure in the FPGA was detected. 1. Reset the unit and try again.

The unit failed to loop data between
the DSX-1 Port and the DSL loop.

An internal failure occurred.

(xxxxxxxx

hexadecimal failure code for use by
service personnel.)

represents an 8-digit

1. Reset the unit and try again.

2. Call your service
representative for assistance.

1. Reset the unit and try again.

2. Call

2. Call your service

1. Reset the unit and try again.

2. Call your service

Record the failure code and
contact your service
representative.

our service

representative for assistance.

representative for assistance.

representative for assistance.

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Monitoring the Unit

Test Status

The Test Status messages in the following table appear in the right column of the
System and Test Status screen.

Table 4-3. Test Status Messages
Test Status Message

No Test Active No tests are currently running.
LLB Test Active, Pt 1 A network Line Loopback test is active on Port 1.
DLB Test Active, Pt 1 A Data Terminal Loopback test is active on Port 1.
RLB Test Active, Pt 1 A Repeater Loopback test is active on Port 1.
511 Test Active, Pt 1 A 511 Test and Monitor is active on the DSL Port 1 network

Lamp Test Active The Lamp Test is active, causing the LEDs on the front panel to

Telco LLB Active, Pt1 A line loopback is active on DSX-1 Port 1.

For further information on testing, refer to Chapter 5,

Meaning

interface.

light.

Testing

.

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Viewing Network Error Statistics

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit maintains error statistics on the network
DSL interface for Port 1. Statistics are maintained for up to 96 15-minute intervals
(24 hours).

To view the Network Error Statistics, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Status→Performance→Network Error Statistics

main/status/performance/net_error Hotwire
Model: 7984
NETWORK ERROR STATISTICS

Current Interval Timer: 002 Error Events Counter: 0034
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
–––ES––– –––SES––– ––FEBE–– –Complete–

Current Int: 000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes No
Interval 01
Interval 02 000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes
Interval 03 000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes
Interval 04
Interval 05 000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes
Interval
Interval 07

Near Far Near Far Near Far Near Far

000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes

000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes

06

000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes
000 000 000 000 000 000 Yes Yes

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Worst Interval: 24 09 14 08 18 18
Near Tot(valid): 00010 00000 00000
Far Tot(valid): 00010 00000 00000
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl–a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
PgU

p PgDn ClrNear ClrFar

ainMenu Exit

Select PgUp or PgDn to view more statistics, Select ClrNear or ClrFar to clear
the near- and far-end statistics to zero.

Network Error Statistics are collected for:

H ES (Errored Seconds): Seconds during which one or more CRC error

events occurred.

H SES (Severely Errored Seconds): Seconds during which more than

320 cyclic redundancy check (CRC) error events or at least one Out of Frame
(OOF) event occurred.

H FEBE (Far-End Block Errors): Errors reported by the remote equipment.
H Complete: Whether the interval register contains data for a complete

900-second interval.

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Use the virtual function keys to page through the intervals and clear statistics.

This Field . . .

Current Interval
Timer

Contains . . .

The number of seconds which have elapsed in the current
15-minute interval. Maximum value is 900 seconds (15 minutes).
This counter resets every 15 minutes.

Error Events
Counter

A running total of CRC errors. Range 0–65535. This counter

resets when the near-end data is cleared.
Current Interval Performance data for the current 15 minutes.
Interval

xx

Historical performance data for up to 96 15-minute intervals

(24 hours) where the value of
Worst Interval The number of the interval with the worst (highest) performance

data for both the near- and far-end statistics. If two or more

intervals are equal, the oldest interval is displayed.
Near and Far Tot A 24-hour running total of the near- and far-end performance

statistics.

Viewing Network Performance Statistics

Network performance statistics allow you to monitor the current status of the
network DSL operations. Performance statistics can assist you in determining the
duration of specific conditions and provide a historical context for problem
detection and analysis. Statistics are maintained for up to 96 15-minute intervals
(24 hours).

xx

is from 01 to 96.

To view the Network Performance Statistics, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Status→Performance→Network Performance Statistics

main/status/performance/net_perf Hotwire
Model: 7984
NETWORK PERFORMANCE STATISTICS

Current Interval Timer: 002 DSL Line Rate: 1552 Kbps
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
––Mrgn–– ––XmtPw– ––RxGn–– –Complete–

Current Int: +02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
Interval 01
Interval 02
Interval 03
Interval 04
Interval 05
Interval 06
Interval 07

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl–a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
PgU

p PgDn

Near Far Near Far Near Far Near Far

+02 +03 +02 Yes No
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes
+02 +01 +03 +03 +02 +02 Yes Yes

Payload Rate: 1536 Kbps

ainMenu Exit

Select PgUp or PgDn to view more statistics.

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This Field . . . Contains . . .

Monitoring the Unit

Current Interval
Timer

Payload Rate The Payload Rate across the DSL interface.
DSL Line Rate The rate of the DSL line (400 to 1552 kbps).
Current Interval Performance data for the current 15 minutes.
Interval

xx

The number of seconds which have elapsed in the current

15-minute interval. Maximum value is 900 seconds (15 minutes).

This counter resets every 15 minutes.

Historical performance data for up to 96 15-minute intervals

xx

(24 hours) where the value of

is from 01 to 96.

Network Performance Statistics are collected for:

H Mrgn: Margin, the signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) less an SNR reference value.
H XmtPw: The transmit power level.
H RxGn: The receiver gain level.
H Complete: Whether the interval register contains data for a complete

900-second interval.

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Viewing DSX-1 Performance Statistics

DSX-1 performance statistics allow you to monitor the current status of the DSX-1
interface operations when ESF framing is selected. Performance statistics can
assist you in determining the duration of specific conditions and provide a
historical context for problem detection and analysis. Statistics are maintained for
up to 96 15-minute intervals (24 hours).

To view the Network Performance Statistics, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Status→Performance→DSX-1 Performance Statistics

main/status/performance/DSX-1 Hotwire
Model: 7984
DSX-1 PERFORMANCE STATISTICS

Current Interval Timer: 2 Error Events Counter: 0000
–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
––ES–– ––UAS–– ––SES–– ––BES–– ––LOFC–– –Status–

Current Int: 000 000 000 000 000 Y
Interval 01
Interval 02
Interval 03
Interval 04
Interval 05
Interval 06
Interval 07

000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none
000 000 000 000 000 none

Worst Interval: 24 14 14 09 18
Tot (valid 96):00010 00000 00000 00000 002

–––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl–a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
PgU

p PgDn ClrStats

ainMenu Exit

Select PgUp or PgDn to view the next or previous seven intervals, select ClrStats
to clear all statistics to zero.

DSX-1 Performance Statistics are collected for:

H ES (Errored Seconds): Seconds during which one or more error events

occurred.

H UAS (Unavailable Seconds): Seconds during which service is unavailable.

UAS is received at the start of 10 consecutive SES and cleared at the start of
10 seconds with no SES.

H SES (Severely Errored Seconds): Seconds during which 320 or more cyclic

redundancy check (CRC) error events or at least one Out of Frame (OOF)
event occurred.

H BES (Bursty Errored Seconds): Contains the number of bursty errored

seconds for the current interval. A bursty errored second is any second with
more than one but less than 320 CRC errors.

H LOFC (Loss of Frame Count): Contains the number of times that an LOF is

declared.

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H Status: Contains the contents of the status events register. The status events

register maintains a history of specific events that have occurred during an
interval. V alues include:

— Y – Remote alarm indication signal (yellow alarm) received at the DSX-1

interface
— L – Loss of signal detected at the DSX-1 interface
— E – Excessive error rate threshold exceeded
— F – Frame synchronization bit error detected
— V – Line code violation detected
— None – No significant events have occurred

This Field . . .

Current Interval
Timer

Current Interval Performance data for the current 15 minutes.
Interval

Error Events
Counter

xx

Contains . . .

The number of seconds which have elapsed in the current
15-minute interval. Maximum value is 900 seconds (15 minutes).
This counter resets every 15 minutes.

Historical performance data for up to 96 15-minute intervals

xx

(24 hours) where the value of
A running total of CRC and OOF events. Total range = 0–65535.

Counter resets when the statistics are cleared.

is from 01 to 96.

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Monitoring the Unit

Viewing 7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs can be viewed on the Display LEDs
status screen. This ATI status screen is available locally and remotely.

The three groups of LEDs are:

H General LEDs display the status of the unit
H DSX-1 LEDs provide the status of the DSX-1 interface
H DSL Loop LEDs display the activity on the DSL network

To view the Display LEDs status screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Status→Display LEDs

main/status/leds Hotwire

DISPLAY LEDs

GENERAL DSX-1 DSL LOOP

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ALRM:Off P1:Link Up P1:Lnk Up
TEST On

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

ESC for previous menu M

Model: 7984

ainMenu Exit

The LED status display screen is updated every 5 seconds. For information about
the meaning of 7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs, see

Termination Unit LEDs

on page 4-13.

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7984 Standalone Termination Unit LEDs

The following table contains a description of the LEDs on the 7984 Standalone
Termination Unit front panel.

TM

TM

7984 M/HDSL

Type LED LED is . . . Indicating . . .

POWER

ALARM

TEST

Monitoring the Unit

DSL

DSX-1

98-16116a

General

POWER Green

Off
Green,

Flashing

ALARM Red

Off

TEST Amber

Amber,
flashing

Off

DSL DSL Green

Amber

Amber,
flashing

Off

DSX-1 DSX-1 Green

Amber

Unit has power.
No power to the Unit.
Unit is in minimum mode and a download is

required.
Device failure, or Power-On Self-Test (POST)

has failed.
Self-test passed.

Loopback test or 51 1 test pattern in progress.
Self-test in progress.

No tests.
DSL link is up.

DSL training in progress.

An OOF condition exists.

The DSL Link is down.
Recoverable signal present on the DSX-1

network.
Remote Alarm Indication (RAI) present.

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Amber,
flashing

Off

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An OOF or AIS condition exists.

The DSL LINK is down.

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Testing

Accessing the Test Menu

From the Test menu, you can run network tests, data port tests, and a front panel
lamp test.

To access the Test menu, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Test

5

main/test Hotwire

TEST

Network & DSX-1 Tests
Device Tests
Abort Tests

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M

Select . . . To . . .

Network and DSX-1 Tests Start and stop tests on the DSX or network interface.
Device Tests Start and stop lamp test.
Abort All Tests To abort all current tests excluding network-initiated

loopback tests. An aborted test may continue to run for
a few seconds as the abort command is sent to the
remote end and processed.

Model: 7974

ainMenu Exit

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Testing

Running Network Tests

Network tests require the participation of your network service provider. To
access the Network Tests screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Test→Network & DSX Tests

main/test/network_DSX
Hotwire

Test Command Status Results
––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Local Loopbacks
Line Loopback: Start Inactive 00:00:00
Payload Loopback: Start Inactive 00:00:00
Repeater Loopback: Start Inactive 00:00:00
DTE Loopback: Start Inactive 00:00:00

Remote Loopbacks
Send Line Loopback: Down

Model: 7974

NETWORK & DSX TESTS

Send Inactive 00:00:00

Pattern Tests
Send and Monitor 511 Stop Active hh:mm:ss - Errors 99999+

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
R

esetMon

ainMenu Exit

Use the Command column to start or stop a test. When the Status column
shows that a test is Inactive, Start is displayed; when a test is Active, Stop is
displayed. Position the cursor at the desired Start or Stop command and press
Enter.

Selecting Abort All Tests from the Test menu will not disrupt a send and monitor
511 test.

The Results column displays the test duration.
When the Send and Monitor 511 test is active, R

esetMon is available to reset the

error counter to zero.

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Line Loopback

Testing

Line Loopback (LLB) loops the received signal on the network interface back to
the network without change.

CAP

DSL
Port

CAP T1

FramerFramerTransceiver

LIU

AIS

DSX-1
Port

98-16112

" Procedure

To run a Line Loopback:

1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to Line Loopback on the
Network Tests screen.

2. Press Enter.
The Start command is changed to Stop.

3. To manually stop the test, verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop
command.

4. Press Enter.

Line Loopback cannot be started when a Repeater Loopback, DTE Loopback,
Remote DCLB, network-initiated Line Loopback, or Telco-initiated tests are in
progress.

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Testing

Repeater Loopback

Repeater Loopback (RLB) loops the signal being sent from the data port back to
the data port.

CAP

DSL
Port

AIS

CAP T1

T1 to T1 Repeater Loopback

CAP

DSL
Port

CAP T1

T1 to V.35 Repeater Loopback

LIU

FramerFramerTransceiver

LIU

FramerFramerTransceiver

DSX-1
Port

99-16111-01

DSX-1
Port

98-16111

" Procedure

To run a Repeater Loopback:

1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to Repeater Loopback on the
Network Tests screen.

2. Press Enter.
The Start command is changed to Stop.

3. To manually stop the test, verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop
command.

4. Press Enter.

A Repeater Loopback cannot be started when any other Loopback test is in
progress.

NOTE:

Activating the Repeater Loopback test causes the EOC to be lost to the
remote unit.

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DTE Loopback

Testing

DTE Loopback loops the DSX signal back to itself before the signal is sent to the
Framer.

DSL
Port

CAP

All Ones

CAP T1

FramerFramerTransceiver

LIU

DSX-1
Port

98-16110

" Procedure

To run a DTE Loopback:

1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to DTE Loopback on the
Network Tests screen.

2. Press Enter.
The Start command is changed to Stop.

3. To manually stop the test, verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop
command.

4. Press Enter.

A DTE Loopback cannot be started when any other loopback test is in progress.

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Testing

Send Remote Line Loopback

The local unit initiates this test by sending a line loopback up or down command
to the remote unit for 10 seconds. When the remote unit detects the loopback up
command, it puts itself in line loopback and lights the front panel test LED. The
remote unit remains in loopback until it receives a loopback down command or
the remote unit’s test timeout value is exceeded. The send line loopback tests
both units. External equipment can be used to verify the link.

Local Remote

LIU

Framer Framer Transceiver

" Procedure

To run a Remote Send Line loopback:

1. Position the cursor at the Up or Down selection next to Send Line Loopback
on the Network Tests screen.

2. Press the spacebar to select either Up or Down.

3. Position the cursor at the Send command next to Up or Down selection.

4. Press Enter.
The local unit stops sending the loopback command automatically after

10 seconds. You cannot stop the Send Remote Line Loopback test manually.

The Send Remote Line Loopback cannot be started when any other loopback or
a Send and Monitor 511 test is active on the network interface.

CAPCAPT1

CAP

CAP T1

FramerFramerTransceiver

LIU

AIS

DSX-1
Port

98-16109

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Send and Monitor 511

Testing

The LTU initiates the test by sending a command to the remote unit to send a
511 test pattern. When the remote unit detects the command, it sends a
511 pattern and lights the front panel test LED. Each unit will send and monitor
the 511 pattern. The duration and results of the test are displayed on the Network
Test screen of each unit.

NOTE:

The send and monitor test is not a loopback test. Each unit independently
sends and monitors a 511 pattern.

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" Procedure

To run a Send and Monitor 511 test:

1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to Send and Monitor 511 on
the Network Tests screen.

2. Press Enter.
The Start command is changed to Stop.

3. To manually stop the test, verify that the cursor is positioned at the Stop
command.

4. Press Enter.

When a Send and Monitor 511 test is active, a count of bit errors is displayed next
to the test duration, and the R
Type r or R or select the R

esetMon virtual function key is available for use.

esetMon virtual function key to reset the error count.

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Testing

Device Tests

The Device Tests branch is used to access the only card-level test, the Lamp
Test. To access the Device Tests screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Test→Device Tests

Lamp Test

main/test/card Hotwire

DEVICE TESTS

Test Command Status

––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Lamp Test: Start Inactive

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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M

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The Lamp test determines whether all LEDs are lighting and functioning properly.

" Procedure

To test the LEDs:

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1. Position the cursor at the Start command next to Lamp Test on the Card
Tests screen.

2. Press Enter.
The Start command is changed to Stop. During the Lamp test, all LEDs blink

simultaneously every second. When you stop the Lamp test, the LEDs are
restored to their normal condition.

3. To stop the lamp test, position the cursor at the Stop command.

4. Press Enter.

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Ending an Active Test

A test initiated by the user can be ended by the user. Tests can also be
terminated automatically by enabling the Test Timeout option from the System
Options Menu.

H A Test Timeout option is available to automatically terminate a Loopback or

Pattern test (as opposed to manually terminating a test) after it has been
running a specified period of time. The default is 10 minutes.
Refer to Table A-3, System Options.

H On each test screen is a Command column. To stop the test, press Enter

when the cursor is on the Stop command.

H Use the Abort Tests selection from the Test menu to stop all tests running on

all interfaces, with the exception of network-initiated loopbacks. Command
Complete appears when all tests on all interfaces have been terminated.

An aborted test may continue to run for a few seconds as the abort command
is sent to the remote end and processed.

Testing

Telco-Initiated Tests

The Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit supports Telco-initiated tests as
shown in the following table.

Activation and
Deactivation

In-Band Signal Supported Not Applicable Not Supported
Bit-Oriented Supported Supported Supported
Message-Oriented Not Applicable Not Supported Not Applicable

Telco-Initiated Line Loopback

The Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit supports line loopback as
specified in AT&T TR 54016, AT&T TR 62411, and ANSI T1.403. A Telco-initiated
line loopback loops the received signal on the DSX-1 interface back to the DSX-1
interface without modification. Framing, CRC, and FDL bits are returned
unaltered, and no BPVs or other line coding errors are removed.

Line Loopback Payload Loopback

Remote Line
Loopback

DSL
Port

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Testing

Telco-Initiated Payload Loopback

The Hotwire 7984 Standalone Termination Unit supports payload loopback as
specified in AT&T TR 54016 and ANSI T1.403. A Telco-initiated line loopback
loops the received signal on the DSX-1 interface back to the DSX-1 interface.
Framing, CRC, and FDL bits are regenerated at the point of the loopback, and
BPVs are removed.

DSL

All Ones

Port

Telco-Initiated Remote Line Loopback

If Remote Telco Loopback is enabled, a Telco-initiated line loopback loops
received data at the remote unit and passes it back to the Telco through the local
unit.

The following figure shows the data flow for a remote Telco-initiated payload
loopback.

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Telco

Messages and Troubleshooting

Overview

There are many resources available to assess the status of the device and
contribute to problem resolutions. Refer to the following sections:

H

Configuring SNMP Traps

H

Device Messages

H

T roubleshooting

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Messages and Troubleshooting

Configuring SNMP Traps

An SNMP trap can be automatically sent out through the EOC or the
Management port to an SNMP manager when the 7984 Standalone Termination
Unit detects conditions set by the user. These traps enable the SNMP manager to
gauge the state of the network. Refer to Appendix B,

SNMP Traps,

Termination Unit.
To configure the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit for SNMP traps, use the

SNMP Traps Options screen to:

H Enable SNMP traps.
H Set the number of SNMP managers that receive SNMP traps from the 7984

Standalone Termination Unit by entering an IP address and network
destination for each SNMP manager specified.

H Select the type of SNMP traps to be sent from the 7984 Standalone

Termination Unit.

To configure SNMP Traps, follow this menu selection sequence:

for details of SNMP traps supported by the 7984 Standalone

Standards Compliance for

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From

→

Management and Communication Options→SNMP Traps Options

main/config/management/trap Hotwire

SNMP TRAPS OPTIONS

SNMP Traps: Enable

NMS 1 IP Address: 135.014.040.001 Clear Destination: DSL
NMS 2 IP Address: 135.014.003.027 Clear Destination: DSL
NMS 3 IP Address: 135.014.001.008 Clear Destination: DSL
NMS 4 IP Address: 135.014.002.024 Clear Destination: DSL
NMS 5 IP Address: 204.128.146.035 Clear Destination: DSL

General Traps: Both
Enterprise Specific Traps: Enable
Link Traps: Both
Link Traps Interfaces: Network

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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
S

ave

Number of Trap Managers: 5

Model: 7984

ainMenu Exit

Refer to Table A-9, SNMP Traps Options to configure SNMP traps.

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Device Messages

Messages and Troubleshooting

The Device Messages in Table 6-1, listed in alphabetical order, can appear in the
messages area at the bottom of the ATI screens.

Table 6-1. Device Messages (1 of 2)

Device Message

Access level is
Operator.
Configuration is
read-only .

Cannot Save – no
Login IDs with Access
Administrator

Command Complete Action requested has

Invalid Character A nonprintable ASCII

Invalid – Data
Terminal Initiated
Loopback Active

Invalid Password Login is required and an

What Message Indicates What T o Do

The operator requested that
configuration options be
loaded, but does not have
authority to edit them.

All of the login IDs being
saved have an access level
below Administrator.

successfully completed.

character has been
entered.

Network-initiated loopback
was in progress when the
selection was made.

incorrect password was
entered; access is denied.

If configuration options are to be
edited, use a Login ID that has
Administrator authority .

Change the access level of at
least one Login ID to
Administrator so that
configuration changes can be
made. (Operator-level users
cannot make configuration
changes.) Save the Login IDs.

No action needed.

Reenter information using valid
characters.

No action needed.

H Try again.
H Contact your system

administrator to verify your
password.

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Invalid – Send Pattern
Already Active

Invalid – [Test]
Already Active

Invalid Test
Combination

Invalid entry at cursor

(1...223, excluding

127)

A pattern test was already
in progress when the Start
field was selected.

The described test was
already in progress when
the selection was made.

A loopback or pattern test
was in progress when Start
was selected to start the
test, or was active on the
same interface when the
test was selected.

Invalid range. Enter a value within the IP

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H Allow test to continue.
H Select another test.
H Stop the test.

H Allow test to continue.
H Select another test.
H Stop the test.

H Wait until other test ends.
H Abort all tests from the Test

menu screen.

H Stop the test from the same

screen the test was started
from.

address range.

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Table 6-1. Device Messages (2 of 2)

Device Message What T o DoWhat Message Indicates

Limit of six Login IDs
reached

An attempt to enter a new
login ID was made, and the
limit of six login/password
combinations has been
reached.

No Security Records
to Delete

Delete was selected from
the Administer Login
screen, and no security
records had been defined.

Password Matching
Error – Re-enter
Password

Password entered in the
Reenter Password field of
the Administer Logins
screen does not match
what was entered in the
Password field.

Please Wait Command takes longer

than 5 seconds.

Test Active A test is running and no

higher priority health and
status messages exist.

1. Delete another login/password
combination.

2. Reenter the new login ID.

H No action needed.
H Enter a security record.

H Try again.
H Contact your system

administrator to verify your
password.

Wait until message clears.

H Contact service provider if test

initiated by the network.

H Wait until the other test ends

and message clears.

H Cancel all tests from the Test

screen.

H Stop the test from the same

screen the test was started
from.

0.0.0.0 is an invalid
IP address

An IP address of all zeroes
was entered.

Enter a valid, non-zero IP
address.

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Troubleshooting

Messages and Troubleshooting

This 7984 Standalone Termination Unit is designed to provide you with many
years of trouble-free service. If a problem occurs, however, refer to
Table 6-2 for possible solutions.

Table 6-2. Troubleshooting (1 of 2)

Symptom

Alarm LED is on. One of several alarm

Cannot access the
unit via the A TI.

Device Fail appears
on the System and
Test Status screen
under Self-Test
results.

No power, or the
LEDs are not lit.

Possible Cause Solutions

conditions exists. Health
and Status displays the
alarm condition.

The terminal is not set up
for the correct rate or data
format, or the unit is
configured so it prevents
access.

The unit detects an internal
hardware failure.

The power cord is not
securely plugged into the
wall receptacle and into the
rear panel connection.

The wall receptacle has no
power.

Refer to Table 4-1, Health and Status

Messages, in Chapter 4,

the Unit

H Check the cable and connections.
H Ensure the unit is configured

H Reset the unit.
H Reset the unit.

H Contact your service

Check that the power cord is
securely attached at both ends.

H Check the wall receptacle power

H Check the power switch on the

H Check the circuit breaker.
H Verify that your site is not on an

, for a recommended action.

properly. Verify IP address and
communication port usage.

representative.

by plugging in some equipment
that is known to be working.

units rear panel.

energy management program.

Monitoring

An LED is not lit. LED is out. Run the Lamp test. If the LED in

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question does not flash with the other
LEDs, then contact your service
representative.

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Messages and Troubleshooting

TEST LED on the front

Table 6-2. Troubleshooting (2 of 2)

Symptom SolutionsPossible Cause

Not receiving data. H The network or data port

cables are not
connected (check front
panel LEDs for more
information).

H A test is being executed

on the unit (check the
TEST LED on the front
panel).

H The far-end unit is

off-line.

H The far-end unit is

running a test.

H An alarm condition exists

in the far-end unit.

Power-Up Self-Test
fails. Only Power

The unit has detected an

internal hardware failure.
and Alarm LEDs are
on after power-up.

H Check network and data port

cables.

H Run Loopback tests. Refer to

Chapter 5,

H Stop the test or wait for the test to

Testing

.

end.

H Make sure the far-end device is

on.

H Stop the far-end test.

H Check the far-end Health and

Status messages.

H Reset the unit and try again.
H Contact your service

representative.

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Security

Overview

7

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit provides several methods of security by
limiting user access to the ATI through option settings. You can:

H Enable the Telnet Login Required option.
H Limit the access by setting a Session Access Level option of Operator for the

Telnet Session.

H Disable the access with the Telnet Session option.

See Table A-5, Telnet Session Options, in Appendix A,

Tables

ATI Access Levels

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit has two access levels: Administrator and
Operator. The access level determines what functions are accessible, as shown
in Table 7-1.

Table 7-1. Access Levels

ATI Access to Menu Functions

Status Read-Only Read-Only
Test Full Access No Access
Configuration Full Access Read-Only
Control Full Access No Access

Configuration Option

.

Administrator Operator

The effective access level is the more restrictive of the session access level or
the login access level.

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Access level is also used to control access via Telnet. If the Telnet Session
Access Level is set to Administrator (see Table A-5, Telnet Session Options), a
Login ID with an Operator access level is not permitted access.

Creating a Login

Logins apply to the terminal directory connected to the communication port or
Telnet access directly to the ATI of the 7984 Standalone Termination Unit.

Six login ID/password combinations are available. Each Login ID and Password
must be unique and include an access level.

" Procedure

1. To create a login record, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Control→Administer Logins

main/control/admin_logins Hotwire

ADMINISTER LOGINS Page 1 of x

Login ID: newuser
Access Level: Administrator

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ave New Delete

ESC for previous menu M

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2. Select New and press Enter. The Login Entry screen is displayed.

main/control/admin_loginss/entry Hotwire

LOGIN ENTRY

Login ID: newuser2
Password: es342
Re-enter Password: es342
Access Level: Administrator

Model: 7984

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New logins will not become permanent until saved

WARNING

through the “ADMINISTER LOGINS” screen!

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Security

3. Create the login by entering the following fields. Login IDs and passwords are

case-sensitive.

On the Login Entry
screen, for the . . .

Login ID 1 to 10 ASCII printable characters (hex21 through 7E).

Password 1 to 10 ASCII printable characters that can consist of

Re-enter Password 1 to 10 ASCII printable characters characters that can

Access Level Administrator, Operator

Enter . . .

Blanks are not allowed.

0–9, a–z, A–Z, # (pound), . (period), – (dash), and
/ (slash).

consist of 0–9, a–z, A–Z, # (pound), . (period),
– (dash), and / (slash).

NOTE:

Assign at least one Administrator-level Login ID. Full access is necessary
to make configuration option changes and administer logins.

4. Press Ctrl-a to switch to the screen function key area below the dotted line.

Select S

ave and press Enter.

5. When Save is complete, Command Complete appears at the bottom of the

screen.

6. If additional logins are required, repeat Steps 2 through 5.

7. When all logins are entered, press Esc to return to the Administer Logins

screen.

8. Select S

ave and press Enter.

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Deleting a Login

" Procedure

1. To delete a login record, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Control→Administer Logins

2. Select PgUp or PgDn and press Enter to page through login pages/records

until you find the one to be deleted.

3. Once the correct record is displayed, select Del

4. To complete the delete action, select S

When the deletion is complete, Command Complete appears at the bottom
of the screen. The number of login pages/records reflects one less record,
and the record following the deleted record appears.

Controlling SNMP Access

There are three methods for limiting SNMP access.

H Disable the SNMP management option. Refer to Table A-8, General SNMP

Management Options.

H Assign SNMP community names and access types.
H Limit SNMP access through validation of the IP address of each allowed

SNMP manager.

Assigning SNMP Community Names and Access Types

The unit can be managed by an SNMP manager supporting SNMP. The
community name must be supplied by an external SNMP manager accessing an
object in the MIB.

ete and press Enter.

ave and press Enter.

To define SNMP community names, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From→Edit
SNMP→General SNMP Management

Refer to Table A-8, General SNMP Management Options, to:

H Enable SNMP Management.
H Assign the SNMP community names of the SNMP Managers that are allowed

to access the units Management Information Base (MIB).

H Specify Read or Read/Write access for each SNMP community name.

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Limiting SNMP Access through the IP Addresses of the Managers

The unit provides an additional level of security through validation of the IP
addresses.

The SNMP Management option must be enabled. To control SNMP access with
IP addresses, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Management→Security Menu

Refer to Table A-9, SNMP NMS Security Options. The SNMP access can be
limited by:

H Enabling NMS IP address checking.
H Add each IP address and access level.

NOTE:

Do not change or delete the IP address or access level of the NMS
performing the sets or enable IP address checking prior to adding the NMS to
the table.

Security

Resetting the Termination Unit’s COM Port or
Factory Defaults

Misconfiguring the termination unit could render the user interface inaccessible,
leaving it in a state where a session cannot be started via the COM port or a
Telnet session. If this occurs, the termination unit connectivity can be restored via
a terminal directly connected to the COM port.

Two methods can be used to restore access to the user interface:

H Reset COM Port – Allows you to reset the configuration options related to

COM port usage. This also causes a device reset, where the termination unit
performs a Device Self-Test. No security-related configuration options are
changed.

H Reload Factory Defaults – Allows you to reload the Default Factory

Configuration, resetting all of the configuration and control settings which
causes the current configuration to be destroyed and a device reset. This
method is also useful when the user’s password(s) have been forgotten.

" Procedure

To reset COM port settings:

1. At the terminal that is directly connected to the unit’s COM port, configure the

terminal to operate at 9.6 kbps, using character length of 8 bits, with one
stop-bit, and no parity.

2. Reset the unit, then immediately and repeatedly press Enter at a rate of

about 1 press per second until the System Paused screen appears.

3. Tab to the desired method, and enter yes (or y) for the selected prompt.

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If entering yes to prompt . . . Then . . .

Reset COM Port usage H Port type is set to Terminal

H Data Rate (kbps) is set to 9.6
H Character Length is set to 8
H Stop Bits is set to 1
H Parity is set to None

Reload Factory Defaults Yes (or y) will restore all factory-loaded

configuration and control settings contained in the
Default Factory Configuration area are loaded.

If no (or n) is entered, or if no selection is made within 30 seconds, the unit
returns to the condition or operation it was in when the system reset was
initiated, with the COM port rate returning to its configured rate.

The termination unit resets itself, going through a self-test. Connectivity is
restored and the Main Menu screen appears.

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IP Addressing

Selecting an IP Addressing Scheme

The NTU’s network interface IP address is assigned through the peer IP address
of the LTU’s Network Interface menu. The NTU obtains the LTU’s IP address
when the PPP link is established over the EOC. The LTU IP address and subnet
mask are configured from the Communication Protocol Options menu.

The 7984 Standalone Termination Unit is assigned an IP address through the
Peer IP address of the M/HDSL Network interface menu. The 7984 Standalone
Termination Unit can also be assigned an IP address and subnet mask for the
COM port. Once an address is assigned, you can manage the 7984 Standalone
Termination Unit’s ATI to assign an:

8

H IP address for each NMS to act as a trap manager. See Table A-9, SNMP

Traps Options, in Appendix A,

H IP address for the TFTP server you wish to use to upload and download

configurations. See

Configuration

Review the following information in preparation for selecting an IP addressing
scheme.

H Any legal host address is allowed for a given subnet. The address choice

within the subnet is arbitrary.

H A single route to a subnet is all that is needed to reach every device on a

subnet.

Configuration Loader

.

Configuration Option Tables

in Chapter 3,

.

Initial Setup and

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IP Addressing

IP Addressing Example

MCC

MCC Backplane
Address = 126.35.1.1

MCC Backplane
Mask = 255.255.0.0

LTU IP Address = 126.35.7.1

LTU Peer IP Address = 126.35.7.2

LTU

8784

Peer IP Address = 126.35.50.5

Peer IP Address = 126.35.10.1

DSLAM

7984

Port 1

Port 2

DSLAM

NTU

8784

NTU IP Address = 126.35.7.2

MCC

MCC Backplane
Address = 126.35.50.1

MCC Base Subnet
Mask = 255.255.255.0

7984

7984

(LTU Peer IP Address)

Peer IP Address Assignments

H The Peer IP Address refers to the IP address of the unit configured as an

NTU.

H The Peer IP Address is assigned by the LTU.

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Configuration Option Tables

Overview

The tables in this appendix summarize the configuration options accessed when
you select the Configuration option on the Main Menu. The Configuration options
are arranged into groups based upon functionality.

A

Select . . .

Network Network Interface Options, Table A-1 T1 M/HDSL network

DSX Interface DSX-1 Interface Options, Table A-2 DSX-1 interface port.
System

Options
Communication

Port
Management

and
Communication

NOTE:

All changes to configuration options must be saved. Refer to

Configuration Options

To Access the . . . To Configure the . . .

interface ports.

System Options, Table A-3 General system options of

the unit.

Communication Port Options, Table A-4 Unit’s COM port options.

H Telnet Session Options, Table A-5
H Communication Protocol Options,

Table A-6

H General SNMP Management Options,

Table A-7

H SNMP NMS Security Options, Table A-8
H SNMP Traps Options, Table A-9

in Chapter 3,

Initial Startup and Configuration

Management support of the
unit through SNMP and
Telnet.

Saving

.

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Configuration Option Tables

Network Interface Options Menu

For Network Interface Options, refer to Table A-1. To access the Network
Interface Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Current Configuration→Network

main/config/network Hotwire
Model: 7984

Margin Threshold: –3db
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E–6
AutoRate: Disable
DSL Line Rate: 1552 Kbps

NETWORK INTERFACE OPTIONS

Peer IP Address: 111

Circuit Identifier:

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Ctrl-a to access these functions, ESC for previous menu M
S

ave

.255.255.000 Clear

Clear

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Table A-1. Network Interface Options (1 of 2)

Margin Threshold
Possible Settings: –5db, –4db, –3db, –2db, –1db, 0db, 1db, 2db, 3db, 4db, 5db, 6db,

7db, 8db, 9db, 10db

Default Setting: 0db
Determines the level, expressed in decibels, at which a signal-to-noise margin alarm

condition is reported.

–5db to 10db – Sets the margin threshold to this value.
Excessive Error Rate Threshold

Possible Settings: 1E–4, 1E–5, 1E–6, 1E–7, 1E–8, 1E–9
Default Setting: 1E–6

Determines the error rate at which an excessive error rate (EER) condition is
recognized. The rate is the ratio of the number of CRC errors to the number of bits
received in a certain period.

AutoRate

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Determines whether the unit automatically adjusts to the best line rate for conditions, or
is fixed at the rate in the DSL Line Rate field.

H AutoRate is only available when the unit is configured as an LTU.

Enable – The LTU adjusts to the best line rate.
Disable – The LTU’s line rate is the DSL Line Rate selected.

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Configuration Option Tables

Table A-1. Network Interface Options (2 of 2)

DSL Line Rate

Possible Settings: 400, 528, 784, 1040, 1552
Default Setting: 1552

Determines the fixed line rate of the L TU, in kbps.

H DSL Line Rate is only available when the unit is configured as an LTU, and

AutoRate is set to Disable.

400 to 1552 – The fixed DSL Line Rate, in kbps.
Peer IP Address (LTU Only)

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.001 – 223.255.255.255, Clear
Default Setting: 000.000.000.001

Specifies the peer IP address for the NTU, to provide remote management providing the
remote management link on the DSL loop.

H Peer IP Address is only available when the standalone unit is configured as an

L TU.

Address Field – (000.000.000.001 – 223.255.255.255) – Enter an address for the peer
unit. The range for the first byte is 000 to 223, with the exception of 127. The range for
the remaining three bytes is 000 to 255.

Clear – Clears the IP address field and sets to all zeros.
Circuit Identifier

Possible Settings: [ASCII Text], Clear
Default Setting: [blank]

Uniquely identifies the circuit number of the transmission vendor’s DSL line for
troubleshooting purposes.

[ASCII Text] – Enter a maximum of 128 characters. All printable ASCII characters
except ^ (caret) are allowed.

Clear – Clears the field.

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Configuration Option Tables

DSX-1 Interface Options

For DSX-1 Interface Options, refer to Table A-2. To access the DSX-1 Interface
Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From →DSX

main/config/DSX–1 Hotwire
Slot 4 Model: 7984
Port 3

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DSX–1 INTERFACE OPTIONS

Port Status: Enable
Line Framing: ESF
Line Coding: B8BS
Line Equalization: 0 -133
Excessive Error Rate Threshold: 1E-4
Send (AIS) on Network Failure: Enable
Send All Ones on DSX-1 Failure: Enable
Primary Clock Source: DSX-1

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Table A-2. DSX-1 Interface Options (1 of 2)

Port Status

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Determines whether the port can be configured and used.

Enable – The port can be configured and used.
Disable – The port cannot be configured or used. Configuration fields for the port are

inaccessible, no alarms or traps associated with the port are generated, and the LED
associated with the port is OFF.

Line Framing (LTU Only)

Possible Settings: ESF, D4
Default Setting: ESF

Specifies the framing format to be used by the DSX interface.

H Line Framing is only available when the standalone unit is configured as an LTU.

The NTU is automatically configured to match the framing format used by the L TU.

ESF – ESF framing formatting is used for transmitted and received data over the DSX-1

Interface.

D4 – D4 framing format is used for transmitted and received data over the DSX-1

Interface.

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Table A-2. DSX-1 Interface Options (2 of 2)

Line Coding Format

Possible Settings: AMI, B8ZS
Default Setting: B8ZS

Specifies the line coding format to be used by the DSX interface.
AMI – Indicates the line coding format used by the DSX interface is Alternate Mark

Inversion (AMI).

B8ZS – Indicates the line coding format used by the DSX interface is B8ZS.
Line Equalization

Possible Settings: Signaling, Data
Default Setting: Signaling

Compensates for signal distortion for a DSX-1 signal over a given distance.

0–133 feet – Provides equalization for a cable length up to 133 feet.
133–266 feet – Provides equalization for a cable length up to 266 feet.
266–399 feet – Provides equalization for a cable length up to 399 feet.
399–533 feet – Provides equalization for a cable length up to 533 feet.
533–655 feet – Provides equalization for a cable length up to 655 feet.

Send AIS on Network Failure

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Specifies the action taken on the signal transmitted to the DSX when a valid signal
cannot be recovered from the network interface (LOS or cognitions OOF, AIS, or EER).

Enable – An Alarm Indication Signal (AIS) is sent to the DSX-1 port in the event of an
LOS or OOF condition on the DSX-1 interface.

Disable – The failed signal on the interface is passed through to the DSX-1 network
unchanged.

Send All Ones on Network Failure

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Specifies the action taken on the signal transmitted to the DSX when a valid signal
cannot be recovered from the network interface (LOS or cognitions OOF, AIS, or EER).

Enable – A pattern of all ones is sent to the DSX-1 port in the event of an LOS or OOF
condition on the DSX-1 interface.

Disable – The failed signal on the interface is passed through to the DSX-1 network
unchanged.

Primary Clock Source

Possible Settings: DSX, Internal
Default Setting: Internal

Specifies where the unit will derive its timing from.

H Primary Clock Source is available only when the unit is configured as an LTU. If

DSL Line Rate is set lower than 1552 kbps, Primary Clock Source is forced to
DSX-1 and cannot be changed.

Internal – The clock source is derived from the internal oscillator.
DSX – The clock source is derived from the DSX interface.

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System Options Menu

For System Options, refer to Table A-3. To access the System Options screen,
follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From→System

main/config/system Hotwire

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DSL Mode: NTU
Test Timeout: Enable
Test Duration (min): 10
Telco Initiated Loopback: Enable
Remote Telco Line Loopback: Disable

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Table A-3. System Options (1 of 2)

DSL Mode

Possible Settings: LTU, NTU
Default Setting: NTU

Controls whether the unit is configured as a control unit or tributary unit.

L TU – The unit is configured as a control unit (Line Termination Unit).
NTU – The unit is configured as a tributary unit (Network Termination Unit). This unit will

request its IP address from the L TU during establishment of the PPP link.

NOTE: Changing this option will reset the card.

T est Timeout

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Allows tests to end automatically . The feature should be enabled when the unit is
remotely managed, so that control can be regained after a test is accidentally executed.

Enable – Loopback and pattern tests end when test duration is reached.
Disable – Tests run until manually terminated from the Network Tests screen or

remotely (network initiated tests). Refer to

Test Duration (min)

Possible Settings: 1–120
Default Setting: 10

Number of minutes for a test to be active before automatically ending.

H Test Duration (min) appears when Test Timeout is enabled.

1 to 120 – Amount of time in minutes for a test runs before terminating.

Running Network Tests

in Chapter 5,

Testing

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Table A-3. System Options (2 of 2)

T elco Initiated Loopback

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Determines if the unit will respond to inband loopback commands on the DSX-1
interface. See

Enable – The unit will respond to inband loopback commands.
Disable – The unit will not respond to inband loopback commands.

Remote T elco Loopback

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Determines if the unit will perform a Telco-initiated loopback on just the local unit or if
the loopback will be performed on the remote DSL unit. See
page 5-9.

Enable – The loopback will be in the remote unit.
Disable – The loopback will be local.

Telco-Initiated Tests

on page 5-9.

Telco-Initiated Tests

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Communication Port

For Communication Port Options, refer to Table A-4. To access the
Communications Ports screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From→Communication
Port

main/config/commport Hotwire

COMMUNICATION PORT OPTIONS

Port Use: Terminal
Port Type: Asynchronous
Data Rate (Kbps): 9.6
Character Length: 8
Parity: None
Stop Bits: 1
Ignore Control Leads: Enable

Login Required: Enable
Port Access Level: Administrator
Inactivity Timeout: Enable
Disconnect Time (Minutes): 5

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Table A-4. Communication Port Options (1 of 3)

Port Use

Possible Settings: T erminal , Net Link
Default Setting: T erminal

Specifies how the communications port is to be used.
T erminal – The communication port will be used for the Asynchronous terminal

interface.
Net Link – The communication port will be used as the network communication link to

an IP network or device.

Port Type

Possible Settings: Asynchronous, Synchronous
Default Setting: Asynchronous

When Port Use is set to Net Link, Port Type controls whether the communication port
will be asynchronous or synchronous.

Asynchronous – Configures the communication port for asynchronous communication.
Synchronous – Configures the communication port for synchronous communication.

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Table A-4. Communication Port Options (2 of 3)

Data Rate

Possible Settings: 9.6, 14.4, 19.2, 28.8, 38.4
Default Setting: 9.6

Specifies the communication port baud rate.

9.6 – Communication port rate is 9600 bps.

14.4 – Communication port rate is 14400 bps.

19.2 – Communication port rate is 19200 bps.

28.8 – Communication port rate is 28800 bps.

38.4 – Communication port rate is 38400 bps.
Character Length (T erminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: 7, 8
Default Setting: 8

Determines the character length of the communication port.

7 – The character length of the communication port is seven bits.
8 – The character length of the communication port is eight bits.
Parity (T erminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: None, Odd, Even
Default Setting: None

Specifies the parity of the communication port.

None – No parity used.
Odd – Odd parity used.
Even – Even parity used.

Stop Bits (Terminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: 1, 1.5, 2
Default Setting: 1

Specifies the number of stop bits for the communication port.

1 – One stop bit.

1.5 – One and one half stop bits.
2 – Two stop bits used.

Ignore Control Leads (T erminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: Disable, DTR
Default Setting: Disable

Specifies whether DTR is used.

Disable – Control leads are treated as standard.
DTR – DTR is ignored.

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Table A-4. Communication Port Options (3 of 3)

Login Required (T erminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Specifies if an ID and password are required to access the asynchronous terminal
interface on the communication port. Login IDs are created with a password and access
level. Refer to

Enable – Login ID and password are required to access the asynchronous terminal
interface.

Disable – No Login ID and password are required to access the asynchronous terminal
interface.

Port Access Level (T erminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: Administrator, Operator
Default Setting: Administrator

Specifies the highest level of access allowed when accessing an A TI session through a
Telnet session.

Administrator – This is the higher access level, permitting full control of the
7984 Termination Unit. Access level is determined by the Login ID. If
Telnet Login Required is disabled, the session access level is Administrator.

Operator – This is the lower access level, permitting read-only access to status and
configuration screens.

Creating a Login

in Chapter 7,

Security

.

Inactivity Timeout (Terminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Provides automatic logoff of a Telnet session.

Enable – The terminal session terminates automatically after the Disconnect Time.
Disable – A terminal session will not be closed due to inactivity .
Disconnect Time (Minutes) (Terminal Use Only)

Possible Settings: 1 – 60
Default Setting: 5

Number of minutes of inactivity before the session terminates automatically . Timeout is
based on no keyboard activity .

H Disconnect Time (minutes) appears when Inactivity Timeout is enabled.

1 to 60 – The Telnet session is closed after the selected number of minutes.

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Management and Communication Options Menu

The Management and Communication Options Menu includes the following:

H Telnet Session Options, Table A-5
H Communication Protocol Options, Table A-6
H General SNMP Management Options, Table A-7
H SNMP NMS Security Options, Table A-8
H SNMP Traps Options, Table A-9

Telnet Session Options

The Telnet session configuration options control whether a Telnet session is
allowed through an interconnected IP Network. If allowed, these options
determine what level of security to apply to the session to control access. Only
one Telnet session is allowed at a time. Initial values are determined by the
configuration you currently have loaded. To access the Telnet Session Options
screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Configuration Option Tables

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From

→

Management and Communication→Telnet Session

main/config/telnet Hotwire

TELNET SESSION OPTIONS

Telnet Session: Enable
Telnet Login Required: Enable
Session Access Level: Administrator
Inactivity Timeout: Enable
Disconnect Time (Minutes) 5

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Table A-5. Telnet Session Options

T elnet Session

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Enable

Specifies if the Termination Unit will respond to a Telnet session request from a Telnet
client on an interconnected IP network.

Enable – Allows Telnet sessions between the unit and a Telnet client.
Disable – No Telnet sessions allowed.

T elnet Login Required

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Specifies whether a user ID and password are required to access to the A TI through a
Telnet session. Login IDs are created with a password and access level. Refer to

Creating a Login

Enable – Security is enabled. When access is attempted via Telnet, the user is
prompted for a Login ID and password.

Disable – No Login required for a Telnet session.
Session Access Level

in Chapter 7,

Security

.

Possible Settings: Administrator, Operator
Default Setting: Administrator

The Telnet session access level is interrelated with the access level of the Login ID.
Refer to

Administrator – This is the higher access level, permitting full control of the
7984 Termination Unit. Access level is determined by the Login ID. If
Telnet Login Required is disabled, the session access level is Administrator.

Operator – This is the lower access level, permitting read-only access to status and
configuration screens.

Inactivity Timeout

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Provides automatic logoff of a Telnet session.
Enable – The Telnet session terminates automatically after the Disconnect Time. Set

the Disconnect time (in minutes) after enabling Inactivity Timeout.

Disable – A Telnet session will not be closed due to inactivity.
Disconnect Time (Minutes)

Possible Settings: 1 – 60
Default Setting: 5

Number of minutes of user inactivity before a Telnet session terminates automatically.
Time out is based on no keyboard activity.

1 to 60 – The Telnet session is closed after the selected number of minutes.

ATI Access Levels

H Disconnect Time (minutes) appears only when the Inactivity Timeout option is

enabled.

in Chapter 7,

Security

for more information.

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Communication Protocol Options

The communication protocol configuration options specify the information
necessary to support the IP communication network, including IP address and
link protocols. Initial values are determined by the configuration you currently
have loaded. To access the Communication Protocol Options screen, follow this
menu selection sequence:

Configuration Option Tables

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From

→

Management and Communication→Comm Protocol Options

main/config/management/communication Hotwire

COMMUNICATION PROTOCOL OPTIONS

Node IP Address: 000
Node Subnet Mask: 000

Default Network Destination: None

Communication Port

IP Address: 000
Subnet Mask: 000
Link Protocol: PPP

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.000.000.000 Clear

.000.000.000 Clear
.000.000.000 Clear

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Table A-6. Communication Protocol Options (1 of 2)

Node IP Address

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255
Default Setting: 000.000.000.000

Specifies the Node IP address.

Address Field – (000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255) – Enter an IP address for the
node. The range for the first byte is 000 to 223, with the exception of 127. The range for
the remaining three bytes is 000 to 255.

Clear – Clears the IP address field and sets to all zeros.
Node Subnet Mask

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255
Default Setting: 000.000.000.000

Specifies the Node Subnet Mask.

Address Field – (000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255) – Enter an address for the
Node Subnet Mask.

Clear – Clears the address field and sets to all zeros.

H Node IP Address is only available when the standalone unit is configured as an

L TU.

H Node Subnet Mask is only available when the standalone unit is configured as an

L TU.

Default Network Destination

Possible Settings: None, COM, DSL
Default Setting: None

Specifies where the default management network is connected. For example, if your
default network is connected to the COM port, select COM as the default management
network destination.

None – No default destination is defined. Data that cannot be routed is discarded.
COM – The unit’s COM port is the default network destination.

H COM is only available when the Port Use option on the Communication Port

Options menu is set to Net Link.

DSL – The unit’s DSL port is the default network destination.
Communication Port IP Address

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255
Default Setting: 000.000.000.000

Specifies the unit’s Communication Port IP Address when the unit is configured as a
network communication link.

H Communication Port IP Address is only used when the Port Use option on the

Communication Port Options menu is set to Net Link. If the COM Port IP address
is not set (000.000.000.000) the node IP address specified by the Node IP Port
will be used.

Address Field – (000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255) – Enter an IP address for the
Communication Port. The range for the first byte is 000 to 223, with the exception of

127. The range for the remaining three bytes is 000 to 255.
Clear – Clears the IP address and sets to all zeros.

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Table A-6. Communication Protocol Options (2 of 2)

Communication Port Subnet Mask

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255
Default Setting: 000.000.000.000

Specifies the unit’s Communication Port Subnet Mask when the unit is configured as a
network communication link.

H Communication Port Subnet Mask is only used when the Port Use option on the

Communication Port Options menu is set to Net Link. If the COM Port IP address
is not set (000.000.000.000), the node IP Address will be used.

Address Field – (000.000.000.000 – 255.255.255.255) – Enter an address for the
Communication Port Subnet Mask.

Clear – Clears the address and sets to all zeros.
Communication Port Link Protocol

Possible Settings: PPP, SLIP
Default Setting: PPP

Specifies the unit’s Communication Port link layer protocol when the unit is configured
as a network communication link.

H Communication Port Link Protocol is only used when the Port Use option on the

Communication Port Options menu is set to Net Link.

PPP – Defines Point-to-Point protocol for the link layer protocol for the network
communication link.

SLIP – Serial Line IP Protocol for the link layer protocol for the network communication
link.

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General SNMP Management Options

SNMP configuration options allow you to specify the information necessary to
support the Termination Unit General SNMP functionality. To access the General
SNMP Management Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From→Edit

→

Management and Communication→SNMP→General SNMP Management

main/config/management/SNMP Hotwire
Slot: 4 Model: 7984

GENERAL SNMP MANAGEMENT OPTIONS

SNMP Management: Enable

Community Name 1: Public
Name 1 Access: Read/Write
Community Name 2: Public
Name 2 Access: Read/Write

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Table A-7. General SNMP Management Options (1 of 2)

SNMP Management

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Enables or disables the SNMP management features.

Enable – Enables SNMP management capabilities.
Disable – Disables SNMP management capabilities.
Community Name 1

Possible Settings: ASCII text field, Public
Default Text: Public

Identifies the name of the community allowed to access the unit’s MIB. The community
name must be supplied by an external SNMP manager when that manager attempts to
access an object in the MIB.

T ext Field – Enter or edit a community name.
Clear – Clears the community name field.

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Table A-7. General SNMP Management Options (2 of 2)

Name 1 Access

Possible Settings: Read, Read/Write
Default Setting: Read

Determines the access level for Community Name 1.

Read – Allows read-only access (get) for Community Name 1.
Read/Write – Allows read/write access (get) for Community Name 1.
Community Name 2

Possible Settings: ASCII text field, Public
Default Text: Public

Identifies the name of the second community allowed to access the unit’s MIB. The
community name must be supplied by an external SNMP manager when that manager
attempts to access an object in the MIB.

T ext Field – Enter or edit a community name.
Clear – Clears the community name field.
Name 2 Access

Possible Settings: Read, Read/Write
Default Setting: Read

Determines the access level for Community Name 2.

Read – Allows read-only access (get) for Community Name 2.
Read/Write – Allows read/write access (get/set) for Community Name 2.

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SNMP NMS Security Options

SNMP configuration options allow you to specify the information necessary to
support the Termination Unit SNMP NMS Security. To access the SNMP NMS
Security Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From→Edit

→

Management and Communication →SNMP →Security

main/config/management/security Hotwire
Slot: 4 Model: 7984

SNMP NMS SECURITY OPTIONS

NMS IP Validation: Enable

NMS 1 IP Address: 135.014.040.001 Clear Access Type: Read/Write
NMS 2 IP Address: 135.014.003.027 Clear Access Type: Read/Write
NMS 3 IP Address: 135.014.001.008 Clear Access Type: Read
NMS 4 IP Address: 135.014.002.024 Clear Access Type: Read
NMS 5 IP Address: 204.128.146.035 Clear Access Type: Read

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Table A-8. SNMP NMS Security Options (1 of 2)

NMS IP Validation

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Specifies whether security checking is performed on the IP address of SNMP
management systems attempting to access the node.

Enable – Security checking is performed on the IP address of SNMP management
systems attempting to access the node.

Disable – No security checking is performed.
Number of Managers

Possible Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Default Setting: 1

Specifies the number of SNMP management systems that can send SNMP messages.
1 to 5 – Number of trap managers. An NMS IP address is required for each manager.

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Table A-8. SNMP NMS Security Options (2 of 2)

NMS n IP Address

Possible Settings: 000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255, Clear
Default Setting: 000.000.000.000

Specifies the Internet Protocol address used to identify each SNMP manager.

000.000.000.000 – 223.255.255.255 – Enter an address for each SNMP manager. The
range for the first byte is 000 to 223, with the exception of 127. The range for the
remaining three bytes is 000 to 255.

Clear – Clears the IP address and sets to all zeros.
Access Level

Possible Settings: Read, Read/Write
Default Setting: Read

Determines the access level allowed for an authorized NMS when IP address validation
is being performed.

Read – Allows read-only access (get) to the accessible objects in the MIB for this
device.

Read/Write – Allows read/write access (get/set) to the accessible objects in the MIB for
this device.

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SNMP Traps Options

SNMP configuration options allow you to specify the information necessary to
support the 7984 termination unit SNMP traps. To access the SNMP Traps
Options screen, follow this menu selection sequence:

Main Menu→Configuration→Load Configuration From

→

Management and Communication→SNMP Traps

main/config/management/trap Hotwire

SNMP TRAPS OPTIONS

SNMP Traps: Enable

NMS 1 IP Address: 135.014.040.001 Clear Destination: IMC
NMS 2 IP Address: 135.014.003.027 Clear Destination: IMC
NMS 3 IP Address: 135.014.001.008 Clear Destination: IMC
NMS 4 IP Address: 135.014.002.024 Clear Destination: IMC
NMS 5 IP Address: 204.128.146.035 Clear Destination: IMC

General Traps: Both
Enterprise Specific Traps: Enable
Link Traps: Both
Link Traps Interfaces: Network

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Table A-9. SNMP Traps Options (1 of 3)

SNMP Traps

Possible Settings: Enable, Disable
Default Setting: Disable

Controls the generation of SNMP trap messages. The options for addresses and types
of traps are located in this table.

Enable – SNMP trap messages are sent out to SNMP managers.
Disable – No SNMP trap messages are sent out.

Number of Trap Managers

Possible Settings: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Default Setting: 1

Sets the number of SNMP management systems that will receive SNMP traps.
1 to 5 – Number of trap managers. An NMS IP address is required for each manager.

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