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Model 3196RC
iDSL TDM-Digital Access
Concentrator (T-DAC)
User Manual
Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000
Technical Support: +1 (301) 975-1007
E-mail: support@patton.com
WWW: www.patton.com
Part Number: 07MD3196RC-GS, Rev. D
Revised: February 17, 2012
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Patton Electronics Company, Inc.
7622 Rickenbacker Drive
Gaithersburg, MD 20879 USA
Tel: +1 (301) 975-1000
Fax: +1 (301) 869-9293
Support: +1 (301) 975-1007
Web: www.patton.com
E-mail: support@patton.com
Copyright © 2012, Patton Electronics Company. All rights reserved.
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Patton Electronics assumes no liability for errors that may appear in this document.
Warranty Information
The software described in this document is furnished under a license and may be used
or copied only in accordance with the terms of such license.
Patton Electronics warrants all Model 3196RC components to be free from defects,
and will—at our option—repair or replace the product should it fail within one year
from the first date of the shipment.
This warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does not cover
customer damage, abuse or unauthorized modification. If the product fails to perform
as warranted, your sole recourse shall be repair or replacement as described above.
Under no condition shall Patton Electronics be liable for any damages incurred by
the use of this product. These damages include, but are not limited to, the following:
lost profits, lost savings and incidental or consequential damages arising from the use
of or inability to use this product. Patton Electronics specifically disclaims all other
warranties, expressed or implied, and the installation or use of this product shall be
deemed an acceptance of these terms by the user.
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Summary Table of Contents
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 16
2 Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 24
3 Configuring the T-DAC for operation .......................................................................................................... 35
4 Operation and shutdown............................................................................................................................... 68
5 Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 70
6 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 85
A Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out ................................................................................................. 88
B WAN Network Module connector pinout .................................................................................................... 91
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Table of Contents
Summary Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................... 3
Table of Contents ........................................................................................................................................... 4
List of Figures ................................................................................................................................................. 7
List of Tables .................................................................................................................................................. 9
Compliance Information .............................................................................................................................. 10
Radio and TV Interference .............................................................................................................................10
Industry Canada Notice ..................................................................................................................................11
FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement .....................................................................................................................11
CE Notice .......................................................................................................................................................12
About this guide ........................................................................................................................................... 13
Audience............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Structure............................................................................................................................................................... 13
Precautions........................................................................................................................................................... 14
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 14
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................14
Mouse conventions .........................................................................................................................................15
1 Introduction.................................................................................................................................................. 16
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview................................................................................................................17
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................18
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................18
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................19
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................19
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................19
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................19
iDSL ports ......................................................................................................................................................19
System timing .................................................................................................................................................20
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................20
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................20
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................20
Management services ......................................................................................................................................20
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................21
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................23
2 Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 24
Introduction
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC ................................................................................................................25
T-DAC blades installation.....................................................................................................................................25
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................27
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Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................................................................................................................27
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................27
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC ................................28
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) .........................................................28
Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports ............................................................................................................29
Connecting the iDSL ports .............................................................................................................................31
Connecting the BITS clock .............................................................................................................................32
Completing the hardware installation ....................................................................................................................34
3 Configuring the T-DAC for operation .......................................................................................................... 35
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................36
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................36
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................37
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................37
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................38
Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration ..................................................................................41
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages .............................................................................41
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................42
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................44
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................45
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................47
Examples for configuring static connections. .............................................................................................49
Activating the iDSL ports ...............................................................................................................................54
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC .........................................................54
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................57
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................57
Configuring the E1 line interface settings ........................................................................................................58
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................60
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................60
Configuring the T1 line settings ................................................................................................................61
Saving your configuration......................................................................................................................................63
Backing up your configuration parameters.............................................................................................................63
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................65
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................66
4 Operation and shutdown............................................................................................................................... 68
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................69
Activating the Model 3196RC...............................................................................................................................69
De-activating the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................69
5 Troubleshooting and maintenance................................................................................................................ 70
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................71
Fault analysis.........................................................................................................................................................72
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes .........................................................................................................................74
iDSL port test modes ......................................................................................................................................74
Local loop .................................................................................................................................................74
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Remote loop ..............................................................................................................................................75
Line Loop .................................................................................................................................................76
T1/E1 port test modes ....................................................................................................................................77
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop) ....................................................................................................77
DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop) ..................................................................................................................78
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................78
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................78
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................79
Replacing the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................79
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration ................................................................................79
Removing the defective Model 3196RC ....................................................................................................82
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC ................................................................................................83
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................83
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................84
6 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 85
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................86
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................86
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................86
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................86
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................86
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................86
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................87
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................87
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................87
A Network Ports (RJ-21X) connector pin-out ................................................................................................. 88
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................89
B WAN Network Module connector pinout .................................................................................................... 91
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................92
68-Pin Telco pinout..............................................................................................................................................92
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List of Figures
1 Ferrite location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2 Model 3196RC T-DAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3 Model 3196RC T-DAC features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4 Model 3196RC front panel LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5 Alignment/ESD pin and card handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Model 3196RC network and configuration ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal definitions for T-DAC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
8 Cross-over RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
9 DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
10 WAN cable‘s 68-pin SCSI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
11 68 pin SCSI-to-RJ45 6-foot WAN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
12 RJ-21X connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
13 EXT CLOCK connector location . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
14 Model 3196RC interface ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
15 Connection Description window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
16 Connect To window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
17 COM1 Properties window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
18 Terminal keys configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
19 Login window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
20 VT-100 Top Level Management window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
21 3196RC Configuration Menu home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
22 HOME page window panes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
23 Immediate Actions buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
24 IP Routing Information Page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
25 IP Routing Information window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
26 System Clocking Configuration page, example 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
27 System Clocking Configuration page, example 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
28 DS0 Mapping Configuration window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
29 DS0 Mapping Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
30 iDSL Port Configuration page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
31 iDSL Port 1 Details page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
32 iDSL Port configurable parameters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
33 iDSL Port Configuration window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
34 T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
35 T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
36 WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
37 Line Type pull-down menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
38 Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1HDB3(3) selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
39 Line Build Out pull-down menu with e1pulse(1) selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
40 E1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
41 T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
42 T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
43 WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
44 Line Type pull-down menu with dsx1ESF(2) selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
45 Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1B8ZS(2) selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
46 Line Build Out pull-down menu with t1pulse0dB(1) selected . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
47 T1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator on T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
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48 3196RC Configuration Menu home page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
49 IMPORT/EXPORT page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
50 Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
51 Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
52 Local loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
53 Remote loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
54 Line Loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
55 Payload loopback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
56 Line Loop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
57 IMPORT/EXPORT page . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
58 Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
59 Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
60 50-pin Telco connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
61 68-pin SCSI connector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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List of Tables
1 General conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2 Mouse conventions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3 LED definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
4 WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5 Band Marked Color Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
6 EXT CLOCK connector pinout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
7 Symptoms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
8 LED definitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
9 Band Marked Color Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
10 WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
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Compliance Information
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Radio
and TV
The Model 3196RC generates and uses radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used properly—that is,
in strict accordance with the manufacturer's instructions—may cause interference to radio and television reception. The Model 3196RC has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing device
in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B of Part 15 of FCC rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection from such interference in a commercial installation. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the Model 3196RC causes interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by disconnecting the cables, try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures: moving the computing equipment away from the receiver, re-orienting the
receiving antenna, and/or plugging the receiving equipment into a different AC outlet (such that the computing equipment and receiver are on different branches).
Interference can also be reduced by installing an optional clamp-on ferrite (Patton P/N 0816-13) on the DSL
cable, within 12 inches (30 cm) of the DSL connector (see figure 1)
Interference
Install clamp-on ferrite
on DSL cable, within 12 inches
(30 cm) of DSL connector
DSL cable
connector
3096RC rear
transition module
Figure 1. Ferrite location
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Industry Canada Notice
Note
This equipment meets the applicable Industry Canada Terminal Equipment Technical Specifications. This is confirmed by the registration
number. The abbreviation, IC, before the registration number signifies
that registration was performed based on a Declaration of conformity
indicating that Industry Canada technical specifications were met. It
does not imply that Industry Canada approved the equipment.
Users should not attempt to establish or modify ground connections
themselves, instead they should contact the appropriate electric
CAUTION
inspection authority or electrician.
FCC Part 68 (ACTA) Statement
This equipment complies with Part 68 of FCC rules and the requirements adopted by ACTA. On the bottom
side of this equipment is a label that contains—among other information—a product identifier in the format
US: AAAEQ##TXXXX. If requested, this number must be provided to the telephone company.
A plug and jack used to connect this equipment to the premises wiring and telephone network must comply
with the applicable FCC Part 68 rules and requirements adopted by the ACTA.
This equipment uses a Universal Service Order Code (USOC) jack: RJ-11C.
If this equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance
that temporary discontinuance of service may be required. But if advance notice isn’t practical, the telephone
company will notify the customer as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint
with the FCC if you believe it is necessary.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations or procedures that could
affect the operation of the equipment. If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in
order for you to make necessary modifications to maintain uninterrupted service.
If trouble is experienced with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, please contact our company.
If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved.
Connection to party line service is subject to state tariffs. Contact the state public utility commission, public
service commission or corporation commission for information.
In accordance with FCC rules and regulation CFR 47 68.218(b)(6), you must notify the telephone company
prior to disconnection. The following information may be required when applying to your local telephone com-
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pany for leased line facilities. The Universal Service Order Code (USOC) is RJ48. The Facility Interface Codes
(FIC) are 04DU9-BN, 04DU9-DN, 04DU9-1KN, and 04DU9-1SN. The Service Order Code (SOC) is 6.0N.
Service
Facility
Interface Code
Service
Code
Network
Connection
1.544 Mbps SF format without line power 04DU9-BN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps SF and B8ZS without line power 04DU9-DN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF without line power 04DU9-1KN 6.0N RJ-48C
1.544 Mbps ANSI ESF and B8ZS without line
04DU9-1SN 6.0N RJ-48C
power
CE Notice
The CE symbol on your Patton Electronics equipment indicates that it is in compliance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) directive and the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) of the European Union (EU). A
Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support.
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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3196RC TDM-Digital Access
Concentrator (T-DAC). By the time you are finished with this guide, your T-DAC will be connected to the
remote DSL modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions:
• The T-DAC will connect to a T1 or E1
• There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the T-DAC
• Users will be connected to remote iDSL modems
Audience
This guide is intended for the following users:
• Operators
• Installers
• Maintenance technicians
Structure
This guide contains the following chapters and appendices:
• Chapter 1 describes the T-DAC
• Chapter 2 describes installing the T-DAC hardware
• Chapter 3 describes configuring the T-DAC for use
• Chapter 4 details how to power up and deactivate the T-DAC
• Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting and maintenance information
• Chapter 6 contains information on contacting Patton technical support for assistance
For best results, read the contents of this guide before you install the T-DAC.
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Precautions
Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become
aware of potential T-DAC problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to potential
property damage.
Note
WARNING
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
Calls attention to important information.
The shock hazard symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential electric
shock hazard. Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid injury caused
by electric shock.
The alert symbol and WARNING heading indicate a potential safety hazard.
Strictly follow the warning instructions to avoid personal injury.
The shock hazard symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a
potential electric shock hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to
avoid property damage caused by electric shock.
The alert symbol and CAUTION heading indicate a potential hazard. Strictly follow the instructions to avoid property damage.
Typographical conventions used in this document
This section describes the typographical conventions and terms used in this guide.
General conventions
The procedures described in this manual use the following text conventions:
Table 1. General conventions
Convention Meaning
Garamond blue type
Futura bold type Indicates the names of menu bar options.
Italicized Futura type Indicates the names of options on pull-down menus.
Futura type
Indicates a cross-reference hyperlink that points to a figure, graphic,
table, or section heading. Clicking on the hyperlink jumps you to the reference. When you have finished reviewing the reference, click on the
Go to Previous View button in the Adobe® Acrobat® Reader
toolbar to return to your starting point.
Indicates the names of fields or windows.
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Table 1. General conventions
Convention Meaning
Garamond bold type Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.
< >
Are you ready? All system messages and prompts appear in the Courier font as the
% dir *.* Bold Courier font indicates where the operator must type a response or
Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>,
<CTRL>, <C>, and so on.
system would display them.
command
Mouse conventions
The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions:
Table 2. Mouse conventions
Convention Meaning
Left mouse button This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have
changed the default configuration).
Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button (unless you have
changed the default configuration).
Point This word means to move the mouse in such a way that the tip of the pointing
arrow on the screen ends up resting at the desired location.
Click Means to quickly press and release the left or right mouse button (as instructed in
the procedure). Make sure you do not move the mouse pointer while clicking a
mouse button.
Double-click Means to press and release the same mouse button two times quickly
Drag This word means to point the arrow and then hold down the left or right mouse but-
ton (as instructed in the procedure) as you move the mouse to a new location.
When you have moved the mouse pointer to the desired location, you can release
the mouse button.
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Chapter contents
Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview................................................................................................................17
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................18
WAN ..............................................................................................................................................................18
LAN ...............................................................................................................................................................19
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................19
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................19
Central processing unit ...................................................................................................................................19
iDSL ports ......................................................................................................................................................19
System timing .................................................................................................................................................20
Temperature ...................................................................................................................................................20
Altitude ...........................................................................................................................................................20
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................20
Physical dimensions ........................................................................................................................................20
Management services ......................................................................................................................................20
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................21
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................23
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Model 3196RC iDSL T-DAC overview
The Model 3196RC (see figure 2) provides 16 iDSL subscriber ports and 4, 8, 12, or 16 T1/E1 WAN uplink
ports. A built-in digital cross-connect switch provides completely flexible grooming: the capability to connect
any DS0-channel to any other DS0-channel from the WAN uplink ports or the iDSL ports. The T-DAC combines a time-slot multiplexer and a centralized web-based management system on a front and rear blade for
insertion in a rack with a CPCI mid-plane architecture. The front blade contains LED status indicators, an RS232 configuration port and a 10/100 Ethernet management port. The rear blade contains the iDSL modem
connections and WAN port connections. The 16 iDSL subscriber ports connect to compatible customer
premise equipment modems for data rates up to 144 kbps over a single pair. The WAN links accept channelized T1 or E1 network connections.
Each iDSL port requires only a single twisted pair (2-wires) for full-duplex data transmission at ranges in excess
of 9 km (24 AWG). TC-PAM line encoding ensures spectral compatibility within existing voice/data bundles.
Each WAN port terminates T1/E1 with flexible any-to-any DS0 mapping. The entire system can be managed
in-band (via T1/E1 Frame Relay/PPP links) or out-of-band from a web browser by means of SNMP/HTTPbased management screens.
The Model 3196RC connects 16 iDSL remote NTUs or modems at data-rates up to 144 kbps to digital
(ATM/FR/DDN/IP) networks, thus permitting multi-service access to CLECs, ISPs, and PTTs.
Figure 2. Model 3196RC T-DAC
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Hardware overview
The Model 3196RC combines transmission and networking technology concentrating 16 iDSL ports and 4 to
16 T1/E1 WAN links into a single slot blade for a standard CPCI chassis. The T-DAC front blade (see
figure 3) contains a full set of LED status indicators presented on the front panel, and an RS-232 async control
port. The rear blade presents electrical connections for the iDSL modems and WAN ports as well as an alarm
LED.
Midplane
Front Blade
Front Rear
Rear Blade
Side view
Figure 3. Model 3196RC T-DAC features
WAN
The 3196RC includes four, eight, twelve, or sixteen WAN uplink ports selectable for T1 or E1 operation. The
WAN uplink ports may be connected to ATM/FR/DDN/ IP network backbones and are accessible via the 68pin SCSI connector. Also included are:
• Four to sixteen built-in T1/E1 CSU/DSUs
• T1 1.544 Mbps with D4 or ESF framing, AMI or B8ZS line coding, FCC part 68 compliant
• E1 2.048 Mbps multi-framing with or without CRC4 framing, AMI/HDB3 line coding, CTR-12, and
CTR-13 compliant
• Built-in fuses and surge protectors
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LAN
The 10/100-Mbps Ethernet LAN port is presented on an RJ-45 connector with an auto-sensing/full-duplex
10Base-T or 100Base-T interface. Also included are:
• 100Base-TX half-/full-duplex operation (100 + 100)
• 10Base-T half-/full-duplex operation (10 + 10)
• Auto detection and fallback
• 10/100 Mbps link and status indicators
RS-232 control port
The RS-232 port provides for initial configuration of the Model 3196RC. The RS-232 port supports:
• Asynchronous data rates of 19.2 kbps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit.
• An RJ-45 connector with EIA-561 pinouts
• A management interface that supports VT-100 terminals
• Hardware flow control (RTS and CTS)
Power system
The 3196RC obtains power from the CPCI chassis via PCMG 2.11 47-pin power connectors on the front and
rear blade. Total power consumption is a maximum of 43 Watts, provided by modular power supplies installed
in the CPCI chassis.
Central processing unit
The 3196RC employs an Intel i960VH RISC processor operating at 100 MHz/100 Mips. The CPU controls
the memory, front/back-panel and management interface for iDSL port/WAN time slot mapping, local
switching, loopback and the management system. The memory holds:
• 4 MB Flash ROM
• 8 MB EDO DRAM
iDSL ports
The 16 iDSL ports operate at data-rates up to 144 kbps and are accessible via the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connector. Each port uses one twisted-pair (2-wires) for full-duplex communication. The iDSL ports can be concentrated into TDM data output on the WAN ports. Other features include:
• Line encoding defined by iDSL
• “Plug-and-Play” automatic configuration between the multiplexer and the CPE modems
• Built-in surge protection
• Configuration parameters and line status indicators accessible to upper-level utility or application software
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System timing
The iDSL T-DAC's system timing may be derived from an internal clock from an on-board chip, a CPE iDSL
modem, a network clock from one of the T1/E1 WAN ports, or an external 64-kHz BITS (building integrated
timing supply) reference clock.
The system timing is configured through the NMS.
Temperatu re
Operating range: 32–104°F (0–40°C)
Altitude
Maximum operating altitude: 15,000 feet (4,752 meters)
Humidity
5 to 95% relative humidity (RH), non-condensing
Physical dimensions
• 1.75 inches (4.44 cm) height, standard 19-inch (48.26 cm) width, 12-inch (30.48 cm) depth
• Weight: 8.94 lbs (20.12 kg)
Management services
• Out-of-Band RS-232 configuration port for management and control
• SNMP version 1 configuration management
• MIB II
• TELNET via Ethernet
• SYSLOG Client
• Remote Software Upgrade via FTP/TFTP
• Built-in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard web browser
• Frame Relay or PPP in-band management via T1/E1 DS0s.
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on
R
centrator
C T-DAC
CPU LED
SYSTEM LED
CLK SOURCE LED
TEST MODE LED
DSL CONNECTION LEDs
POWER LED
ALARM LED
ETHERNET LED
CLK ERROR LED
WAN LED
POWER
CPU FAIL
ALARM
SYSTEM
ETHERNET
CLK SOURCE
CLK ERROR
TEST MODE
WAN
DSL
1
9
10
2
11
3
12
4
13
5
14
6
15
7
16
8
10/100 ENET
CONFIG
READY
DSL CONNECTION
10/100 ENET
port
CONFIG
port
READY
LED
Figure 4. Model 3196RC front panel LEDs
LED display
Front panel LEDs (figure 3) display the status of the WAN ports, the iDSL ports, the Ethernet LAN port,
power, and the alarms. The LEDs are described in table 3.
Table 3. LED definitions
LED Color Status Meaning
POWER Green On solid Power is being applied. No action recommended.
Flashing The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power bus.
Off No input power is being applied.
CPU FAIL Red On solid CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation.
Off The CPU is operating normally.
ALARM Yellow On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected.
Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected.
Off The Model 3196RC is operating normally.
SYSTEM Green Flashing The Model 3196RC is operating normally.
Off The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly.
ETHERNET Green On solid Link status is nominal for the Ethernet port. No action recommended.
Off
A valid link has not been detected.
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Table 3. LED definitions (Continued)
LED Color Status Meaning
CLK SOURCE Green
CLK ERROR Yellow On solid Master Clock source has been lost and the 3196RC is using the secondary source
TEST MODE Green
WAN
DSL
a
Green On solid Indicates the given port is activated, linked, and operating normally.
Green On solid The port is activated, linked, and operating normally.
CONNECTION
(LEDs 1–16)
READY Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
On solid The 3196RC is set as the Master Clock source.
Flashing The 3196RC is set as the secondary clock source.
Off The 3196RC is set as the slave, getting its clock from the H.110 Bus.
for its clock.
Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been lost and the 3196RC
is using its internal crystal for its clock.
Off No clock errors currently detected.
On solid One or more iDSL ports or T1/E1 ports is in test mode.
Flashing One or more of the iDSL ports or the T1/E1 ports is in test mode and errors have
been received.
Off None of the iDSL ports is operating in test mode.
Single
Flash
Double
Indicates that the Model 3196RC is detecting the network, but is unable to synchronize with it.
Indicates an error on any of the T1/E1 links.
Flash
Off Indicates no T1/E1 links are in use.
Flashing The port is activated but not linked or in an error state.
Off The iDSL port has not been configured to establish a link.
Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
a. The WAN LED provides status indications for the WAN links established via the T1/E1 ports on the rear blade
of the 3196RC.
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Approvals
The Model 3196RC T-DAC has achieved the following approvals and certifications:
• Safety
- UL 60950
- Industry Canada CSA C22.2 No. 60950
• RTTE Directive (CE Mark)
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (EN 60950)
- ETSI CTR 12
- ETSI CTR 13
• EMC
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
• Telecom
- FCC Part 68
- Industry Canada CS-03
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Chapter 2 Hardware installation
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................25
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC ................................................................................................................25
T-DAC blades installation.....................................................................................................................................25
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................27
Connecting the Ethernet ports ........................................................................................................................27
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub ...............................................27
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC ................................28
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) .........................................................28
Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports ............................................................................................................29
Connecting the iDSL ports .............................................................................................................................31
Connecting the BITS clock .............................................................................................................................32
Completing the hardware installation ....................................................................................................................34
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 3196RC T-DAC:
Note
Before installing the T-DAC, you will need to obtain the line type and
encoding of the T1/E1 line from your local telephone company (Telco).
• “Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC”—lists the contents in the T-DAC shipping container
• “T-DAC blades installation”—describes installing the T-DAC on a flat surface or in a standard 19-inch
rack
• “Cable installation” on page 27—describes installing the power and network interface cables
• “Completing the hardware installation” on page 34—describes testing the T-DAC hardware to verify that it
is ready for software configuration
Unpacking the Model 3196RC T-DAC
Inspect the shipping carton for external damage. Note any damage before removing the container contents.
Report equipment damage to the shipping carrier immediately for claim purposes. Save all packing materials in
case you need to return an item to the factory for servicing.
The T-DAC comes with the following items:
• The Model 3196RC Digital Cross-Connect (T-DAC)
• One RJ45-to-RJ45 cable for use with the console and Ethernet ports
• A DB9-RJ45 (EIA-561) adapter for connecting a PC’s serial port to the T-DAC console port
T-DAC blades installation
Do the following:
Note
Verify that the rack chassis is properly grounded before installing the
T-DAC blades. An adequate ground can be achieved by connecting a
#10 AWG ground wire between the rack chassis grounding stud and
one of the following ground sources:
•
The building ground rod (generally located at the site’s main service entrance)
•
A sprinkler system pipe
•
A cold-water pipe
•
Building structural steel
1. If you have not done so already, remove the T-DAC from its shipping container.
Note
Be sure to wear the anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to
the blade.
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Note
The T-DAC should be installed as close as possible to the termination
jack provided by the Telco. The location should be well ventilated.
Do not block the rack chassis’ cooling vents.
2. Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis. Make sure the blade is seated properly in the
slot guides.
Card handle
Alignment/ESD pin
Figure 5. Alignment/ESD pin and card handle
3. Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment/ESD pin (see figure 5) engages the chassis.
When the blade is fully seated, the red buttons in the handles click up automatically, thus locking the handle and activating the switch (closed position). The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirmation that the board is fully seated.
4. Insert the front blade into the rack chassis slot that corresponds to the slot in which you installed the rear
blade. Verify that the buttons in both handles click up to indicate that the board is fully seated and locked
into place.
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Cable installation
This section describes installing the network interface cables.
Connecting the Ethernet ports
The T-DAC has a single 10/100 Ethernet interface for connection to your LAN (figure 6). The Ethernet port will
autosense the correct speed of the local LAN and automatically negotiate half or full-duplex operation. This section describes connecting the T-DAC to the Ethernet LAN via an Ethernet hub, switch, or workstation.
Handle
3196RC T-DAC
iDSL Concentrator
CPU LED
SYSTEM LED
CLK SOURCE LED
TEST MODE LED
DSL CONNECTION LEDs
POWER LED
ALARM LED
ETHERNET LED
CLK ERROR LED
WAN LED
POWER
CPU FAIL
ALARM
SYSTEM
ETHERNET
CLK SOURCE
CLK ERROR
TEST MODE
WAN
DSL
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
10/100 ENET
CONFIG
READY
1
2
DSL CONNECTION
3
4
5
6
7
8
10/100 ENET
port
CONFIG
port
READY
LED
Handle
Figure 6. Model 3196RC network and configuration ports
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet switch or hub
The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port (see figure 5) is designed to connect to an Ethernet switch or hub. The
Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal definitions for the T-DAC or for a NIC card in a workstation/PC are shown
in figure 7 on page 28. Connect a straight-through CAT-5 cable (one wired as shown in figure 7) between
the T-DAC and the hub/switch.
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Figure 7. Ethernet RJ-45 pin and signal definitions for T-DAC
Connecting the 10/100Base-T Ethernet port to an Ethernet-capable workstation or PC
The 10/100Base-T Ethernet port can connect to a single Ethernet-capable workstation or PC by means of a
cross over cable. Refer to figure 8 to assemble a cross-connect cable that will connect between the NIC Ethernet port in the workstation and the T-DAC 10/100Base-T Ethernet port.
Figure 8. Cross-over RJ-45-to-RJ-45 Ethernet cable diagram
Connecting the EIA-561 RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured)
Install the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable with the DB9-RJ45 adapter between the T-DAC RS-232 port (see
figure 6 on page 27) and an open serial port on your computer. If you need to assemble your own cable, refer
to the pinout diagram in figure 9.
RJ-45 Jack Signal NameDB-9
Figure 9.
6 DSR
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
1 CD
4 DTR
5 SG
2 RD (driven by DACS)
3 TD (received by DACS)
8 CTS (driven by DACS)
7 RTS (received by DACS)
DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable
Wired together
(No other electrical
connection)
diagram
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Connecting to the T1/E1 WAN ports
An active T1/E1 is not necessary to configure the T-DAC. However, an active T1/E1 connection is required
when mapping iDSL modems to specific time slots in the T1/E1 ports or even for mapping WAN time slots to
other WAN time slots. The factory-set default configuration of the Model 3196RC has the T1/E1 ports disabled.
Note
The cable connecting the T1/E1 WAN ports to the RJ-48C termination jack should be CAT-3 or higher and extend no farther than
1 mile (1.6 km) from the digital services termination.
AMP 749621-7 (or equivalent)
Pin 1
35
Figure 10. WAN cable‘s 68-pin SCSI connector
34
68
1. Connect the 68-pin SCSI connector (see figure 10) of the 6-foot WAN cable (see figure 11) to the connec-
tor on the rear panel of the Model 3196RC
Figure 11. 68 pin SCSI-to-RJ45 6-foot WAN cable
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2. The other end of the cable has 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs for connection to a punch-down block (see
table 4). Select the twisted pairs for the WAN ports that will be activated and terminate them on the
punch-down block.
Table 4. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs
Port/Direction Pairs
68 Pin
Positions
Port 1/TX 1 1
35
Port 1/RX 2 2
36
Port 2/TX 3 3
37
Port 2/RX 4 4
38
Port 3/TX 5 5
39
Port 3/RX 6 6
40
Port 4/TX 7 7
41
Port 4/RX 8 8
42
Port 5/TX 9 9
43
Port 5/RX 10 10
44
Port 6/TX 11 11
45
Port 6/RX 12 12
46
Port 7/TX 13 13
47
Port 7/RX 14 14
48
Port 8/TX 15 15
49
Port 8/RX 16 16
50
—
33
67
Wire Color
Code
White/Tan
Port/Direction Pairs
Port 9/TX 17 17
Tan/White
White/Brown
Port 9/RX 18 18
Brown/White
White/Pink
Port 10/TX 19 19
Pink/White
White/Orange
Port 10/RX 20 20
Orange/White
White/Violet
Port 11/TX 21 21
Violet/White
White/Blue
Port 11/RX 22 22
Blue/White
White/Yellow
Port 12/TX 23 23
Yellow/White
White/Green
Port 12/RX 24 24
Green/White
White/Gray
Port 13/TX 25 25
Gray/White
Tan/Brown
Port 13/RX 26 26
Brown/Tan
Tan/Pink
Port 14/TX 27 27
Pink/Tan
Tan/Orange
Port 14/RX 28 28
Orange/Tan
Tan/Violet
Port 15/TX 29 29
Violet/Tan
Tan/Blue
Port 15/RX 30 30
Blue/Tan
Tan/Yellow
Port 16/TX 31 31
Yellow/Tan
Tan/Green
Port 16/RX 32 32
Green/Tan
NOT USED —
68 Pin
Positions
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
34
68
Wire Color
Code
Tan/Gray
Gray/Tan
Brown/Pink
Pink/Brown
Brown/Orange
Orange/Brown
Brown/Violet
Violet/Brown
Brown/Blue
Blue/Brown
Brown/Yellow
Yellow/Brown
Brown/Green
Green/Brown
Brown/Gray
Gray/Brown
Pink/Orange
Orange/Pink
Pink/Violet
Violet/Pink
Pink/Blue
Blue/Pink
Pink/Yellow
Yellow/Pink
Pink/Green
Green/Pink
Pink/Gray
Gray/Pink
Orange/Violet
Violet/Orange
Orange/Blue
Violet/Blue
NOT USED
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Connecting the iDSL ports
The remote (CPE) iDSL modems are connected to the T-DAC via the RJ-21X cable (see figure 12).
Pin 1
50-pin TELCO Male
26
25
50
Figure 12. RJ-21X connector
1. Connect the RJ-21X connector of the cable into the 50-pin RJ-21X receptacle on the rear of the 3196RC.
2. The other end of the cable has 25 non-terminated twisted-pairs for connection to punch-down blocks.
Only 16 of the 25 pairs (see table 5) will be used since there are 16 iDSL modem connections, each requiring one twisted pair. Select the twisted-pairs which will be used for active iDSL modem connections and
terminate each pair on the punch-down blocks.
Table 5. Band Marked Color Code
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Port 5
Port 6
Port 7
Port 8
Port 9
Port 10
Port 11
1
26
2
27
3
28
4
29
5
30
6
31
7
32
8
33
9
34
10
35
11
36
Blue/White
White/Blue
Orange/White
White/Orange
Green/White
White/Green
Brown/White
White/Brown
Slate/White
White/Slate
Blue/Red
Red/Blue
Orange/Red
Red/Orange
Green/Red
Red/Green
Brown/Red
Red/Brown
Slate/Red
Red/Slate
Blue/Black
Black/Blue
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Table 5. Band Marked Color Code (Continued)
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code
Port 12
Port 13
Port 14
Port 15
Port 16
12
37
13
38
14
39
15
40
16
41
17
42
18
43
19
44
20
45
21
46
22
47
23
48
24
49
25
50
Orange/Black
Black/Orange
Green/Black
Black/Green
Brown/Black
Black/Brown
Slate/Black
Black/Slate
Blue/Yellow
Yellow/Blue
Orange/Yellow
Yellow/Orange
Green/Yellow
Yellow/Green
Brown/Yellow
Yellow/Brown
Slate/Yellow
Yellow/Slate
Blue/Violet
Violet/Blue
Orange/Violet
Violet/Orange
Green/Violet
Violet/Green
Brown/Violet
Violet/Brown
Slate/Violet
Violet/Slate
Note
The 2-wire iDSL modem lines are polarity insensitive so you only
need to match the correct pair of wires to the correct pair of terminals
on the punch-down block.
3. Select and attach the appropriate twisted pair from each remote (CPE) iDSL modem on punch-down
blocks for connection to the chosen iDSL port in the 3196RC.
Connecting the BITS clock
The ForeFront system can accept and synchronize with an external reference clock signal provided by a building integrated timing system (BITS) residing at the installation site. The BITS clock signal is specified by ITUT Recommendation G.703 as a balanced, polarity-insensitive, 64kbps signal with a maximum voltage
of 2.2 Vpp.
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Note
To synchronize the ForeFront system with a BITS clock, you must
connect the site BITS clock system to the EXT CLOCK connector
located on the rear-panel of the T-DAC WAN Access Module rear
card (see figure 13).
D
S
L
W
A
N
WAN ACCESS MODULE
EXT CLOCK
ALARM
READY
Pin 1
EXT CLOCK
EXT CLOCK connector
Pin 3
Figure 13. EXT CLOCK connector location
Do the following to connect the WAN Access Module card’s EXT CLOCK connector to the BITS clock:
1. The EXT CLOCK connector is a 3-pin terminal block connector (see figure 13). As you face the rear-
panel, pin 1 is located at the top (vertical card orientation) or left (horizontal card orientation). Table 6
lists the connector pinout.
Table 6. EXT CLOCK connector pinout
Pin Description
1 Negative input
2 Positive input
3 Chassis ground
2. Plug the connector on the end of the BITS clock cable into the EXT CLOCK connector. Tighten the cap-
tive screws to secure the connector.
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Completing the hardware installation
This section verifies that the T-DAC hardware is operational to the point where you can begin configuring the
software settings.
Power is delivered from the CPCI chassis backplane through the 47-pin PICMG 2.11 power connectors on
the 3196RC blades. Upon insertion into the CPCI chassis, the Model 3196RC immediately powers up and
begins its boot cycle. During the boot cycle the following should occur:
1. The POWER LED illuminates, indicating normal power is being applied to the 3196RC.
2. The green SYSTEM LED begins flashing, indicating the 3196RC is operating normally.
Hardware installation is now complete. To configure the 3196RC for operation, refer to chapter 3, “Configur-
ing the T-DAC for operation” on page 35.
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operation
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................36
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................36
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................37
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................37
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................38
Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration ..................................................................................41
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages .............................................................................41
Home page overview .................................................................................................................................42
Configuring the default gateway .....................................................................................................................44
Configuring the system clocking parameters ...................................................................................................45
Configuring the DS0 mapping ........................................................................................................................47
Examples for configuring static connections. .............................................................................................49
Activating the iDSL ports ...............................................................................................................................54
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC .........................................................54
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1 .................................................................................................57
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................57
Configuring the E1 line interface settings ........................................................................................................58
Configuring line settings and signaling for T1 ................................................................................................60
Accessing the Line Interface Settings .........................................................................................................60
Configuring the T1 line settings ................................................................................................................61
Saving your configuration......................................................................................................................................63
Backing up your configuration parameters.............................................................................................................63
Backing up the configuration store in flash memory .......................................................................................65
Completing the installation ...................................................................................................................................66
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following procedures that describe configuring the Model 3196RC T-DAC
for operation:
• “Configuration prerequisites”—lists the items you need to have on hand before configuring the T-DAC.
• “Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port” on page 37—describes how to define the
3196RC’s LAN IP address and netmask parameters.
• “Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration” on page 41—describes how to define the
remaining basic configuration parameters in order to bring your T-DAC on-line. The steps are:
- Defining static connections with DS0 mapping (see page 47)
- Configuring the system clocking parameters (see page 45)
- Defining the IP default gateway (see page 44)
- Defining E1 WAN link parameters (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for E1” on page 57) or
T1 WAN link parameters (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for T1” on page 60)
• “Saving your configuration” on page 63—describes how to save your configuration settings.
• “Backing up your configuration parameters” on page 63—describes how save your configuration parame-
ters to a file
• “Completing the installation” on page 66—describes how to verify that your 3196RC T-DAC is fully
operational.
Configuration prerequisites
You will need the following to configure the 3196RC T-DAC:
• A PC equipped with the following:
- RS-232/V.24 serial port
- VT-100 terminal program, e.g., HyperTerminal
- Ethernet port
- Web browser (e.g., Netscape Communicator or Microsoft Internet Explorer)
• You will need the following information to configure the Model 3196RC:
- The IP address and subnet mask for the 3196RC’s Ethernet port
- The IP address of the default gateway
- The 3196RC iDSL port number to which each customer premises equipment (CPE) iDSL modem will
be connecting.
- A mnemonic naming convention scheme for your iDSL circuit IDs (optional).
- The data rate at which each CPE iDSL will be operating
- The final destination port of the CPE's iDSL modem connection (WAN time slots or another iDSL port,
for example,).
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CT
3
• If you are using a T1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the telephone company
(central office):
- Line Type: either ESF or D4
- Line Coding: either B8ZS or AMI
• If you are using a E1 WAN line, you will need the following information from the Telco:
- Line Type: either E1 or E1-CRC
- Line Coding: either HDB3 or AMI
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port
Initially you must configure the 3196RC’s IP address and—in rare instances—change the netmask from the
default settings.
Note
Do not connect power or the Ethernet connection to the Model
3196RC at this time.
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable
Do the following:
1. Find the DB9-RJ45 adapter for your PC and RJ-45-to-RJ45 cable shipped with your 3196RC T-DAC.
2. Connect the DB9-RJ45 adapter to your PC’s RS-232 serial port.
3. Connect the RJ45-RJ45 cable between the adapter which you installed in step 1 and the RS-232 Config
port on the front of the Model 3196RC (see figure 14).
14
ION
6
15
7
16
8
10/100 ENET
CONFIG
READY
Figure 14. Model 3196RC interface ports
10/100 ENET
port
CONFIG
port
READY
LED
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Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session
Do the following:
1. At your PC, find the file HYPERTRM.EXE. Open a HyperTerminal session by double-clicking on the
file name.
Figure 15. Connection Description window
2. Type a connection name (e.g., 3196RC Config), select an icon, then click OK (figure 16).
Figure 16. Connect To window
3. On the Connect To window (figure 16), set Connect using: to one of the options named Direct to ComX
(where the “X” refers to the number identifying the RS-232 serial port on the PC). In the following procedure, Com1 will be the used as the port identifier.
OK
4. Click
.
5. The COM1 Properties window displays.
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6. Configure your COM port settings as shown in figure 17, then click OK.
Figure 17. COM1 Properties window
7. Click on the
File
menu, then select Properties.
8. Configure the settings for Function, arrow and ctrl keys act as to Terminal keys as shown in figure 18, then
OK
click
.
Figure 18. Terminal keys configuration
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9. Connect the male end of the 3196RC T-DAC’ power cables to the power outlets.
10. Boot up information will display on your HyperTerminal connection window, eventually followed by a
login request window (see figure 19).
Figure 19. Login window
11. For the user name, type
12. For the password, type
figure 20).
superuser
superuser
Figure 20. VT-100 Top Level Management window
.
; the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window then appears (see
13. Type k for System, then press
1
14. Under System, type
g
15. Enter
for LAN Address, then press
for Details, then press
<Enter>
.
<Enter>
<Enter>
.
.
16. Type your LAN IP address followed by pressing <Enter>.
17. Press the left-arrow cursor key on your keyboard to return to the previous screen.
18. If you do not need to change the LAN Mask from the default of 255.255.255.0, go to step 21. Otherwise,
h
and type the new LAN Mask in the same manner as when entering a LAN IP address.
press
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19. Press the left-arrow cursor key until the TOP LEVEL MANAGEMENT window displays.
a
20. Select
for Home, then press
21. Under the Current Status page, type
<Enter>
.
1
(store Config(1)) to save the changes you have just made to the con-
figuration.
This completes the initial configuration of the Model 3196RC. The next steps in configuration will be done
using your Web browser connected via Ethernet to the 3196RC.
Using a browser to complete Model 3196RC configuration
This section describes the following procedures:
• Displaying the T-DAC home page (see “Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages” on
page 41)
• Setting static connections with DS0 mapping (see “Configuring the DS0 mapping” on page 47)
• Setting the system clocking parameters (see “Configuring the system clocking parameters” on page 45)
• Configuring the IP default gateway (see “Configuring the default gateway” on page 44)
• Configuring the T1/E1 WAN links (see “Configuring line settings and signaling for E1” on page 57 or
“Configuring line settings and signaling for T1” on page 60)
Displaying the T-DAC 3196RC web administration pages
Do the following:
1. Connect your PCs Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN.
2. Connect the 3196RC’s T-DAC 10/100 Ethernet connection to the Ethernet LAN.
3. At your PC, open a Web browser session. In your browser’s URL/address field type the IP address of the
Model 3196RC (for example, if the Model 3196RC’s IP address 123.124.221.10, you would type
123.124.221.10
in the browser’s URL/address field). If you do not have an IP address in your TDAC, refer
to “Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port” on page 37.
4. A login prompt will appear. In the username field type
Password field
. In the password field type
superuser
then press
superuser
then press
<Enter>
<Tab> to move the cursor to the
.
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5. The 3196RC Configuration Menu home page will appear (see figure 21).
Figure 21. 3196RC Configuration Menu home page
Home page overview
The
HOME
tion
pane (see figure 22). The
systems, while in the
window is divided into two panes: the
Configuration Menu
Configuration/information
changes to the system configuration. Unlike the
which subsystem page you may select, the
Configuration/information
from one subsystem page to another.
Configuration Menu
pane and the
Configuration/informa-
contains the links to the various Model 3196RC sub-
pane, you can view status and other information or make
Configuration Menu
pane, which appears the same no matter
pane contents will change as you move
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Configuration Menu pane
Configuration/information pane
Figure 22. HOME page window panes
Figure 23. Immediate Actions buttons
From the
Home
page, the following actions can be performed:
• Record Current Configuration—clicking on this button (see figure 23) saves the current configuration
from volatile DRAM memory to FLASH memory. Once the configuration is saved into FLASH memory,
the configuration will not be lost even if the power is cycled on the 3196RC. Initially, changes made to the
3196RC configuration are stored in volatile DRAM, enabling the user to set the box up with a working
configuration before committing it to storage in FLASH. When you select Record Current Configuration,
the 3196RC stores your changes to FLASH memory.
Note
If you want to save the configuration changes that you have made,
you must click on
Record Current Configuration
, otherwise all con-
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figuration changes will be lost if the power to the Model 3196RC is
turned off.
• Hard Reset—this button (see figure 23) causes the Model 3196RC to perform a cold restart. When you
select Hard Reset, the T-DAC confirms that you want to execute this command. Then, the T-DAC will
disconnect all current sessions, re-initialize the interfaces, and re-load configuration parameters from
FLASH.
• Set Factory Default Configuration—this button (see figure 23) clears out the configuration in FLASH and
loads the factory default parameters into FLASH memory. The factory default settings will not execute on
the Model 3196RC until it is re-booted by doing a Hard Reset.
Note
Set Factory Default Configuration (figure 23) will delete any routing
information, the Model 3196RC’s Ethernet IP address, and any other
site-specific settings made for your particular installation. You will
have to re-enter the Model 3196RC’s Ethernet IP address and netmask using the rear panel control port before using the
HTTP/HTML Management pages.
Configuring the default gateway
The default gateway IP address, if defined, is used solely for managing the 3196RC remotely via the Ethernet
port. The 3196RC does not transmit or receive user data nor any other traffic via the default gateway IP
address or the Ethernet port.
Do the following to add the default gateway:
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the IP hyperlink to open the IP Configuration page.
2. Click the Routing Info hyperlink to open the IP Routing Information page (figure 24).
Figure 24. IP Routing Information Page
3. The existing route you see in the table is the LAN IP address you assigned to the 3196RC during initial
configuration through the RS-232 control port, earlier in this chapter.
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4. To enter the default gateway, use the first
Add a route line
. The Destination shall remain 0.0.0.0, and there
is no mask to enter.
5. In the Gateway box, type your default gateway IP address for the 3196RC.
6. Click the Add Route button to save your configuration.
Figure 25. IP Routing Information window
7. The route which you already see in the table appeared upon the configuration of the LAN IP address.
8. To enter the default gateway, use the first Add Route line. The Destination shall remain as 0.0.0.0. There is
no mask to enter.
9. Enter the IP address in the Gateway box. This is the default gateway.
10. Click on the
Add Route
button.
Configuring the system clocking parameters
In this section you will define clocking sources for the main reference and fallback reference on the 3196RC
TDAC. Clocking source selection will depend on the clocking role you assign to the blade: master(1), second-
ary(2), or slave(3). The master will drive the main reference clock for the chassis. Should the master fail, the
secondary will drive the main reference. Slaves will not drive any clock reference. Most often the 3196RC will
be configured as slave(3), with another blade (such as the Patton Model 6511) configured as the master(1).
As clocking sources for the 3196RC, you can choose:
• Any one of the WAN ports
• An internal oscillator
• A WAN port from another blade module
• An external 64-kHz BITS (building integrated timing supply) reference clock
Note
For the external BITS clock setting to operate, you must connect the
BITS clock system at the installation site to the EXT CLOCK connector on one of the WAN access modules installed in the rear of the
ForeFront chassis.
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Unless it fails or becomes disconnected, the main reference provides the system clock for the 3196RC. Should
this failure occur, the fallback reference will be the clocking source for the 3196RC’s system clock.
Example 1
Your 3196RC is the only blade in the chassis and must be configured as the system clocking master. This example assumes you will use WAN port #1 as the main reference
and WAN port #2 as the fallback reference. To
define the clocking source, do the following:
1. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #1 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.
2. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #2 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.
3. Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu to open the System Clocking
Configuration page (see figure 26).
Figure 26. System Clocking Configuration page, example 1
4. For Clock Reference select master(1).
5. For Main Reference select wan-1(1).
6. For Fallback Reference select wan-2(2).
7. Click on the Submit Query button.
8. Select enable(1) to enable the fallback reference clock.
9. Click the Submit Query button.
Example 2
Another card such as the Patton Model 6511 is the clocking master and your 3196RC is a slave. This example
assumes you will use the system clock as the main reference and WAN port #1 as the fallback reference. To
define the clocking source, do the following:
1. Connect a T1/E1 WAN line to WAN port #1 through the 3196RC’s WAN port cable.
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2. Click the System Clocking hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu to open the System Clocking
Configuration page (see figure 27).
Figure 27. System Clocking Configuration page, example 2
3. For Clock Reference select slave(3).
4. For Main Reference select system(500).
5. For Fallback Reference select wan-1(1).
6. Click the Submit Query button.
7. Select enable(1) to enable the fallback reference clock.
8. Click the Submit Query button.
Configuring the DS0 mapping
You need to make internal connections between an iDSL modem link and its destination. The destination of
an iDSL modem may be at the end of a T1 or E1 link, or another iDSL port. Each iDSL modem inside the
3196RC T-DAC is configured by selecting the number of DS0 time slots, each time slot being 64 kbps. You
may choose to map from 1 to 3 DS0 time slots in the iDSL modem. The most common destination for the
iDSL modems will be at the remote end of a T1/E1 WAN link.
The T-DAC’s iDSL port can operate at speeds ranging from 19.2 kbps up to 144 kbps. The table below shows
the number of timeslots required for each iDSL data rate.
Data Rate Number of DS0 Timeslots Required
rate19-2k(0) 2
rate32k(1) 1
rate56k(2) 1
rate64k(3) 1
rate128k(4) 2
rate144k(5 3
Note
When an iDSL port is operating at the 19.2 kbps data rate, the iDSL
modem uses 2 timeslots (2 DS0s) for data transmission. Therefore,
when defining the DS0 mapping for any iDSL port operating at 19.2
kbps, you must define a 2-time slots connection.
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The DS0 Mapping window (Digital Cross Connect Configuration) provides full DS0 grooming and supports
three variations. You may define connections between (1) an iDSL modem and a WAN port, (2) two iDSL
modems, or (3) two WAN time slots. (When no mapping is defined, neither the iDSL modems nor the WAN
ports have any destination).
To define the DS0 Mapping for the iDSL modems, do the following:
1. On the Configuration Menu click DS0 Mapping hyperlink.
2. In the DACS Display Type drop-down menu (figure 28), select displayLongForm(0).
Figure 28. DS0 Mapping Configuration window
Figure 29. DS0 Mapping Configuration page
To define each DS0 Mapping you will create a static connection. “A” and “B” designate the two ends of the
static connection. For each static connection you will define the following parameters:
Device Type. Specifies the physical interface type for the connection. You may select either t1-
e1(1) for a T1/E1 WAN line or idsl(4)for an iDSL modem.
Device Number: Defines which WAN or iDSL port number on the 3196RC you are mapping.
For example, to map a connection for iDSL port 3 (i.e. iDSL modem #3) you
would select port3(3)
Device Slots. Defines which DS0 channels will be mapped. Each DS0 channel is 64 kbps.
Each iDSL port has 3 DS0 channels for data. Each T1 WAN port has 24 DS0
channels. Each E1 WAN port has 31 DS0 channels. When defining time slots
you must select the same number of Device Slots on the “A” and “B” sides of the
connection. The slots are defined by entering a text string that represents the
slots. For the iDSL ports, the slots that are available are 1 - 3. For a WAN port
configured as a T1, the available slots are numbered from 1 - 24. For a WAN
port configured as an E1, the available slots are 1 - 31.
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The following notation should be used for assigning timeslots:
• dash: (-), e.g., 1-3
• comma: (,), e.g., 1,4,9
• combo: 1-2,3,6-7
Examples for configuring static connections.
Three examples are provided:
• Example 1: Connecting an iDSL modem port to an E1 WAN port.
• Example 2: Connecting an E1 WAN port to another E1 WAN port.
• Example 3: Connect an iDSL modems port to another iDSL modem port.
Example 1
Connect iDSL modem, Port 3 (referring to modem #3), time slots 1 - 3, to an E1 line on (WAN) Port 1, time
slots 1 - 3.
Solution:
1. Under Dev Type A, select iDSL(3).
2. Under Dev Num A, select port3(3).
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 3.
4. Under Dev Type B, select t1-e1(1).
5. Under Dev Num B, select port1(1).
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 3.
7. Click the
Submit Query
button.
Note
At this point the DS0 channel mapping is completed. Now is time to
configure the DTE data rate of the iDSL modem, refer to section
“Activating the iDSL ports” on page 54.
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8. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the iDSL hyperlink to open the
iDSL Port Configuration
(figure 30). Using your mnemonic naming convention scheme, enter a name for this connection in the
Circuit ID field to the right of Port #3 (optional).
page
Figure 30. iDSL Port Configuration page
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9. On the Configuration/information pane, click on the number 3 under the column titled Port # to open
the
iDSL Port 3 Details
page (see figure 31).
Figure 31. iDSL Port 1 Details page
10. Click the
11. Near the bottom of the pane, change Serial Data Rate to 144k(5) and click the
automatically return to the
Change Config
button to open the configurable parameter fields (see figure 32).
Figure 32. iDSL Port configurable parameters
iDSL Port Information
Submit
page.
button. You will
You have completed the DS0 mapping configuration for example 1.
Example 2
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Connect an E1 line, (WAN) Port 2, timeslots 1 - 31, to another E1 line, (WAN) Port 3, timeslots 1 - 31.
Solution:
1. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).
2. Under Dev Num A, select port2(2).
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 31.
4. Under Dev Type B, select t1-e1(1).
5. Under Dev Num B, select port3(3).
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 31.
7. Click the
Submit Query
button
You have completed the configuration for example 2.
Example 3
Connect two iDSL modems together - iDSL modem #15, time slots 1 - 2 (for a DTE data rate of 128 kbps) to iDSL
modem #16, time slots 1 - 2.
Solution:
1. Under Dev Type A, select iDSL(4).
2. Under Dev Num A, select port15(15).
3. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1 - 2.
4. Under Dev Type B, select iDSL(3).
5. Under Dev Num B, select port16(16).
6. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1 - 2.
7. Click the
Submit Query
Note
button.
At this point the DS0 channel mapping is completed. Now we need
to configure the DTE data rate of the iDSL modem. The T-DAC
will derive the iDSL line rates from the connected CPE modems.
8. Click the iDSL hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu.
9. On the Configuration/information pane, click on the number 15 under the column titled Port # to open
iDSL Port 15 Details
the
10. Click the
Change Config
page.
button.
11. Near the bottom of the pane, change Serial DTE Rate to 144k(5) and click the “Submit” button. You will
automatically return to the iDSL Port Information page.
12. Click the iDSL hyperlink on the 3196RC Configuration Menu.
13. Scroll down to port 16.
14. Under desired state, select activate(1).
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15. Click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
16. Repeat steps 9 through 15 for iDSL modem port 16.
You have completed the configuration for example 3.
Example 4
Mapping between different blades. Connect WAN port 1, time slot 1 on Blade Number 1 to WAN port 7, time slot
31 on Blade Number 3.
Solution:
Complete the following steps.
1. Go to blade number 1.
2. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).
3. Under Dev Num A select port1(1).
4. Under Dev Slots A, enter 1.
5. Under Dev Type B, select to H110(5).
6. Under Dev Num B, select port1(1).
7. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1.
8. Under Dev Type B, bottom window, select from H110(6).
9. Under Dev Num B, bottom window, select port2(2).
10. Under Dev Slots B, bottom window, enter 1.
11. Click on Submit Query.
12. Go to blade number 3.
13. Under Dev Type A, select t1-e1(1).
14. Under Dev Num A, select port7(7).
15. Under Dev Slots A, enter 31.
16. Under Dev Type B, select to H110(5).
17. Under Dev Num B, select port2(2).
18. Under Dev Slots B, enter 1.
19. Under Dev Type B, bottom window, select from H110(6).
20. Under Dev Num B, bottom window, select port1(1).
21. Under Dev Slots B, bottom window, enter 1.
22. Click on Submit Query.
23. You have completed the configuration for example 4.
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Activating the iDSL ports
Do the following to activate an iDSL port:
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the DSL hyperlink to display the iDSL Port Configuration
page (see figure 33). (Optional: Using your mnemonic naming convention scheme, enter a name for this
connection in the “Circuit ID” field to the right of the Port # you wish to activate).
Figure 33. iDSL Port Configuration window
2. From the Desired State drop-down menu, select activate(1).
3. Click the “Submit” button to record your changes in volatile DRAM.
You have now completed the procedure to activate one iDSL port. To activate additional iDSL ports, repeat
the above procedure for each port you wish to activate.
Configuring Patton iDSL CPE device remotely via the Model 3196RC
Once an iDSL link is established between the 3196RC port and a Patton Customer Premise Equipment (CPE)
iDSL device, (such as the Model 3092) you may use the 3196RC Web Management pages to remotely configure DSL port parameters on the CPE device. The following DSL port parameters may be configured remotely:
• Serial DTE Rate
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• Front panel switches
• DTE test mode
• User ID
Do the following to configure the iDSL port parameters on the Patton CPE device:
1. On the 3196RC home page click the DSL hyperlink to display the iDSL Port Configuration page.
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2. Scroll to the table row for the port which connects to the Patton CPE device, and click the port number
hyperlink to display the iDSL Port # Details page.
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3. Click the [change configuration] button to display the configurable parameters for the Patton CPE device
on the right-hand side of the page (see below).
4. Use the drop-down menus to set the configurable parameters to your desired values.
5. Click the [submit] button to record your changes on the remote Patton CPE. You will automatically
return to the iDSL Port # Details page.
You have now completed the procedure to remotely configure one Patton iDSL CPE device via the Model
3196RC. To activate additional Patton CPE devices, repeat the above procedure for each device you wish to
configure.
Configuring line settings and signaling for E1
Accessing the Line Interface Settings
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the T1/E1 Link hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIV-
ITY OVERVIEW page (see figure 34).
Figure 34. T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page
2. View Link 1 corresponds to the first WAN circuit on the T-DAC. To the right of View Links 1-4 click the
View Links... hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY PORTS 1 – 4 page (see figure 35).
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Figure 35. T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page.
3. Click the Configuration… hyperlink then click the Modify Configuration... hyperlink to open the WAN
Circuit CONFIGURATION LINK window (see figure 36) and view the Line Interface Settings.
Figure 36. WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings
Configuring the E1 line interface settings
1. From the Line Type pull-down menu (figure 37) select dsx1E1(4) or dsx1E1-CRC(5).
Figure 37. Line Type pull-down menu
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2. From the Line Coding pull-down menu (figure 38) select dsx1AMI(5) or dsxHDB3(3). Most installations
will use HDB3.
Figure 38. Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1HDB3(3) selected
3. From the Line Build Out pull-down menu (figure 39) select e1pulse(1).
Figure 39. Line Build Out pull-down menu with e1pulse(1) selected
4. Click the Submit Query button to apply your line interface settings.
At this point the WAN front panel LEDs will become active. The WAN indicator LED should now display a
steady green light, indicating the T-DAC has synchronized with the E1 line. If the E1 line is not connected to the
3196RC, T1/E1 link pages will display the hyperlink ALARMS PRESENT (figure 40) for that T1/E1 link.
Figure 40. E1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator
After you connect the E1 line to the WAN port on the rear of the Model 3196RC these alarms should disappear.
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Configuring line settings and signaling for T1
Accessing the Line Interface Settings
1. On the 3196RC Configuration Menu, click the T1/E1 Link hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIV-
ITY OVERVIEW page (figure 41).
Figure 41. T1/E1 Link Activity Overview page
2. View Link 1 corresponds to the first WAN circuit on the T-DAC. To the right of View Links 1-4 click the
View Links... hyperlink to open the T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY PORTS 1 – 4 page (figure 42).
Figure 42. T1/E1 Link Activity Ports 1 – 4 page.
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3. Click the Configuration… hyperlink, then click the Modify Configuration... hyperlink to open the WAN
Circuit CONFIGURATION LINK window (figure 43) and view the Line Interface Settings.
Figure 43. WAN Circuit Configuration page, Line Interface Settings
Configuring the T1 line settings
1. From the Line Type pull-down menu (figure 44) select either:
– dsx1ESF(2) - indicates Extended SuperFrame DS1
– dsx1D4 - indicates AT&T D4 format DS1
Figure 44. Line Type pull-down menu with dsx1ESF(2) selected
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2. From the Line Coding pull-down menu (figure 45), select dsx1B8ZS(2) or dsx1AMI(5).
Figure 45. Line Coding pull-down menu with dsx1B8ZS(2) selected
3. From the Line Build Out pull-down menu (figure 46) select t1pulse0dB(1).
Figure 46. Line Build Out pull-down menu with t1pulse0dB(1) selected
4. Click on Submit Query to apply your settings.
At this point the WAN front panel LEDs will become active. The FRAME indicator LED should now display
a steady green light, indicating the T-DAC has synchronized with the E1 line. If the E1 line is not connected
to the 3196RC, T1/E1 link pages will display the hyperlink ALARMS PRESENT (figure 47) for that T1/E1
link.
Figure 47. T1 ALARMS PRESENT indicator on T1/E1 LINK ACTIVITY page
After you connect the E1 line to the WAN port on the rear of the Model 3196RC, these alarms should disappear.
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Saving your configuration
At this point you have completed the basic configuration of your T-DAC for operation. To save your configuration settings in non-volatile RAM, do the following:
1. On the Configuration Menu click the Select HOME hyperlink to open the 3196RC Configuration Menu
home page (figure 48).
Figure 48. 3196RC Configuration Menu home page
2. Click the
Record Current Configuration
Note
All configuration settings will be lost unless you click on the Record Cur-
button (see figure 48).
rent Configuration button before you power down or reset the T-DAC.
Backing up your configuration parameters
The 3196RC T-DAC provides Import/Export functions. These functions enable you to back up (export) and
restore (import) your T-DAC’s configuration parameters against possible failure. Should your T-DAC ever
need replacing, a previously saved copy of your (exported) configuration file can quickly be loaded (imported)
into a replacement T-DAC.
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Note
The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as they
are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating
parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters,
go to HOME, then under Immediate Actions, click on the Record
Current Configuration button.
To import or export a configuration, do the following:
1. On the Configuration Menu pane, click the Import/Export hyperlink to display the IMPORT/EXPORT
page (see figure 49).
Figure 49. IMPORT/EXPORT page
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Backing up the configuration store in flash memory
1. To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory:
– On the Import/Export page (figure 50) click the Export Flash... hyperlink. The T-DAC will get the con-
figuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory and display it in your browser (figure 50)
Figure 50. Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser
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– To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (figure 51). Using Netscape or
Internet Explorer, for example.
•Click the File menu.
•Click Save As. A dialog box will appear. Use the dialog to save the data displayed on your browser
(your T-DAC configuration parameters) to a text file.
• Select the folder in which you want to store the file.
•Type a file name.
•Click Save.
Figure 51. Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file
Completing the installation
This section verifies that the Model 3196RC is fully operational.
1. Temporarily disconnect the male ends of both power cords from the power outlet. Wait 30 seconds, then
plug the power cords in again.
2. Verify the green POWER LED is lit. If the POWER LED is flashing green, refer to Chapter 5, “Trouble-
shooting and maintenance”.
3. Verify that the WAN LED illuminates, indicating that the Model 3196RC is synchronized with the T1/E1
signal.
4. After 5 seconds, verify the WAN A Error LED begins flashing, indicating that the T-DAC is satisfied with
the quality of the T1/E1 signal.
5. After 10 seconds, verify the WAN A Error LED extinguishes, indicating that the T-DAC is satisfied with
the network signal and that the link is ready for use.
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Note
If the T-DAC does not behave as described, the most likely cause is
that the T-DAC default settings are not compatible with the T1/E1
line. If this is the case, use the RS-232 CONFIG port to correct the
T-DAC settings. You will have to use the 3196RC Configuration
Menu pages to examine the configured T1/E1 link settings.
6. There are two LEDs that indicate the status of the T-DAC 10/100 Ethernet port: a green LED indicates
link status and activity, and a yellow LED that indicates line speed. Verify that the green LED is either
flashing green (meaning that packets are being received at the Ethernet port) or solid green (meaning that
the link is valid but no packets are being received).
Congratulations! Your T-DAC is now installed. If you require further information about configuring your TDAC settings, refer to the DSL T-DAC Administrator’s Reference Guide available online at www.pat-
ton.com/manuals/TDAC-arg.pdf.
Note
For information on activating and de-activating your Model 3196RC
T-DAC, refer to chapter 4, “Operation and shutdown” on page 68.
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Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................69
Activating the Model 3196RC...............................................................................................................................69
De-activating the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................69
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Introduction
This chapter describes how to start up and power down the Model 3196RC.
Activating the Model 3196RC
The Model 3196RC is activated by completing the procedures in chapter 2, “Hardware installation” on
page 24 and chapter 3, “Configuring the T-DAC for operation” on page 35. To activate the 3196RC, follow
the procedures in those chapters.
The Model 3196RC is designed for unattended operation. Once the Model 3196RC has been installed and
configured, no further operator action is required under normal conditions.
De-activating the Model 3196RC
Perform the following procedure to deactivate the Model 3196RC.
Note
1. Unlock the handles on the front of the 3196RC by pressing the red button on each handle. The button
immediately activates the switch (turning it to an open position), while the button itself remains depressed.
Remove the blade by pushing the handles outwards.
2. Remove the Model 3196RC from the rack chassis. Place the blade on an anti-static surface.
3. Remove the rear blade from the rack chassis. Place the blade on an anti-static surface.
Be sure to wear an anti-static strap to prevent electrostatic damage to
the blade.
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Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................71
Fault analysis.........................................................................................................................................................72
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes .........................................................................................................................74
iDSL port test modes ......................................................................................................................................74
Local loop .................................................................................................................................................74
Remote loop ..............................................................................................................................................75
Line Loop .................................................................................................................................................76
T1/E1 port test modes ....................................................................................................................................77
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop) ....................................................................................................77
DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop) ..................................................................................................................78
Periodic maintenance ............................................................................................................................................78
Calibration ......................................................................................................................................................78
Maintenance..........................................................................................................................................................79
Replacing the Model 3196RC .........................................................................................................................79
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration ................................................................................79
Removing the defective Model 3196RC ....................................................................................................82
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC ................................................................................................83
Importing a saved configuration ................................................................................................................83
Completing the installation .......................................................................................................................84
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Introduction
This chapter describes troubleshooting and fault analysis that can be performed by the operator. If you require
more help, refer to chapter 6, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 85. Refer to table 7 for a list of com-
mon symptoms and suggested remedies.
Note
Note
Note
Problem Corrective Action
POWER LED (green)
is extinguished
POWER LED (green) is
flashing
CPU FAIL LED (red) is lit
ALARM LED (yellow) is
lit
SYSTEM LED (green) is
not flashing
ETHERNET LED (green)
is extinguished
The following information assumes that there is only one failure
involving the Model 3196RC and that if you perform the corrective
action listed, it will solve the problem. If you are unable to correct a
failure, refer to chapter 6, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on
page 85.
When removing the 3196RC from the chassis, follow the procedures
cited in section “De-activating the Model 3196RC” on page 69.
When re-inserting the 3196RC into the chassis, please follow the procedures cited in section “T-DAC blades installation” on page 25.
Table 7. Symptoms
To verify that power is being supplied to the Model 3196RC via the CPCI chassis power
bus: verify that at least one chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis and functioning normally.
The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power bus. There may be a problem with
the CPCI chassis power system which feeds the Model 3196RC such as a failed power supply module in the chassis. The Model 3196RC will function normally with one power supply.
Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI chassis to identify and replace the failed power supply module. If no failed power supply is found, or if the POWER LED continues flashing, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.
CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM for operation. As soon as possible,
remove the Model 3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then re-insert the
Model 3196RC into the CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears. If the CPU FAIL
LED remains lit after the Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC needs to be replaced.
Indicates The 3196RC has detected a minor or major alarm condition.
The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly. As soon as possible, remove the Model
3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then re-insert the Model 3196RC into the
CPCI chassis and see if the problem disappears. If the SYSTEM LED remains lit after the
Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC needs to be replaced.
•
A valid Ethernet link has not been detected. Verify that the Model 3196RC is connected
by means of an Ethernet cable to an Ethernet hub, switch, or workstation and that both
ends of the cable are plugged in.
•
Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.
•
Verify that the correct cable is being used—either a straight through or cross-over cable
depending on whether you are connecting to a workstation (PC), hub, or switch.
•
Replace the Ethernet cable. If the problem still exists, contact Patton Technical Support to
determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.
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Fault analysis
The following procedures outline steps you should follow when troubleshooting a Model 3196RC malfunction.
1. If possible, talk to the person who filed the trouble complaint and determine the operational symptoms.
Record the symptoms on the appropriate trouble report form (include the front panel LED indications).
2. Refer to table 8 for LED definitions and compare the recorded results from the trouble report against those
in the table, then refer to the section recommended in the table for the maintenance procedure that will
repair the malfunction.
Table 8. LED definitions
LED Location Color Status Meaning
POWER Front
panel
CPU FAIL Front
panel
ALARM Front
panel
Green On
solid
Flash-
ing
Off No input power is being applied. Verify that at least one
Red On
solid
Off The CPU is operating normally. No action recommended.
Red On
solid
Flash-
ing
Off The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action rec-
Power is being applied. No action recommended.
The 3196RC has detected a power failure on a power
bus. There may be a problem with the CPCI power supply system such as a failed power supply module in the
chassis. The Model 3196RC will function normally with
one power supply. Inspect the power supplies in the CPCI
chassis to identify and replace the failed power supply
module. If the POWER LED continues flashing when all
chassis power supplies are functional, contact Patton
Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be
replaced.
chassis power supply module is installed in the chassis
and functioning normally.
CPU is unable to load the software from FLASH to RAM
for operation. As soon as possible, remove the Model
3196RC from the CPCI chassis, wait 30 seconds, then reinsert the Model 3196RC into the CPCI chassis and see if
the problem disappears. If the CPU FAIL LED remains lit
after the Model 3196RC completes the power-up cycle,
contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the TDAC needs to be replaced.
A minor alarm condition has been detected.
A major alarm condition has been detected.
ommended.
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Table 8. LED definitions (Continued)
LED Location Color Status Meaning
SYSTEM Front
panel
Green Flash-
ing
The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action recommended.
Off The Model 3196RC is not functioning properly. As soon
as possible, unplug both power cables from the Model
3196RC, wait 30 seconds, then plug the cables back
into the Mode 3196RC to see if the problem disappears.
If the SYSTEM LED remains lit after the Model 3196RC
completes the power-up cycle, contact Patton Technical
Support to determine whether the T-DAC needs to be
replaced.
ETHERNET Front
Green
panel
CLK SOURCE Front
Green
panel
CLK ERROR
TEST MODE Front panel Green On solid One or more iDSL ports or T1/E1 ports is in test mode.
Front panel Yellow On solid Master Clock source has been lost and the 3196RC is using the
On solid
Link status is nominal for the Ethernet port. No action recommended.
Off
•
A valid link has not been detected.
•
Verify that an Ethernet cable is plugged into the hub, switch,
or workstation and the Ethernet port of the Model 3196RC.
•
Verify that the hub, switch, or workstation is powered on.
•
Verify that the correct straight-through or cross-over cable is
being used, depending on whether you are connecting to a
workstation (PC), hub, or switch.
•
Replace the cable. If the problem still exists, contact Patton Technical Support to determine if the T-DAC should be replaced.
On solid The 3196RC is set as the Master Clock source. No action rec-
ommended.
Flashing The 3196RC is set as the secondary clock source. No action
recommended.
Off The 3196RC is set as the slave, getting its clock from the H.110
Bus. No action recommended.
secondary source for its clock.
Flashing Master Clock source and the Secondary Clock source have been
lost and the 3196RC is using its internal crystal for its clock.
Off No clock errors currently detected.
No action recommended.
No action recommended.
Flashing One or more of the iDSL ports or the T1/E1 ports is in test mode
and errors have been received.
Off None of the iDSL ports is operating in test mode.
No action recommended.
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Table 8. LED definitions (Continued)
LED Location Color Status Meaning
a
WAN
DSL
CONNECTION
(LEDs 1–16)
READY Front panel Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
ALARM Rear blade Yellow
READY Rear blade Blue On Card ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Front Panel Green On solid Indicates normal activity at each of the T1/E1/PRI links.
No action recommended.
Single
Flash
Double
Flash
Front Panel Green On solid The ports are activated, linked, and operating normally.
Flashing One or more iDSL ports have errors.
On solid A minor alarm condition has been detected.
Flashing A major alarm condition has been detected.
Indicates that the Model 3196RC is detecting the network, but
is unable to synchronize with it.
Indicates an error on any of the T1/E1/PRI links.
Off Indicates no T1/E1 links are in use.
Off No iDSL ports have been configured to establish a link.
See chapter 3,
page 35 to configure the iDSL ports.
Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Do not remove card from chassis.
Off The Model 3196RC is operating normally. No action
recommended.
Off Card not ready for removal from cPCI chassis.
Do not remove card from chassis.
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on
a. This LED provides status indications for the WAN links established via the T1/E1 ports on the Rear Blade of
the 3196RC
Basic iDSL and T1/E1 test modes
Model 3196RC T-DACS offer a variety of test modes for individual G.HSDSL and T1/E1 ports that are of outstanding value when initially installing or troubleshooting connections on the iDSL or T1/E1 side.
iDSL port test modes
Diagnostics loops for the 3196RC iDSL ports include:
• Local loop
• Remote loop
• Line loop
Local loop
This loop tests the operation of the selected DSL port. Data transmitted to the port is looped at the DSL port.
For example, as shown in figure 52, if DSL port 1 is mapped to T1/E1 port 1, data arriving at the T1/E1 port
and passed by the DACS to DSL port 1, is looped and sent back to T1/E1 port 1.
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1
DSL port
3196RC
Figure 52. Local loopback
T1/E1 port
To select local loop go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback. Locate the
drop down menu and select
To turn off the loop mode, use the Test Mode drop down menu, select “Off” and click on the
local Loop(1)
. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the
Submit
Submit
The port field should be highlighted in green when the port returns to data mode.
Test Mo de
button.
button.
Remote loop
The remote loop, initiated from the 3196RC, will place a remote CPE (3092) in loopback mode. Under this
condition, data sent by the 3196RC over the DSL link and destined to the iDSL port of a Model 3092 will be
sent back to the 3196RC (see figure 53).
iDSL port
DSL data stream
1092
Note
Figure 53. Remote loopback
The test mode LED on the CPE will illuminate when the CPE’s
3196RC
iDSL port enters remote loopback mode. However the CPE does not
notify users when its iDSL port enters remote loopback mode. Therefore, you may wish to notify any active users connected to the CPE
device that service will be interrupted before executing any remote
loopback testing.
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To activate remote loop, do the following:
1. Go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback.
2. Locate the
Test Mo de
3. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the
drop down menu and select
Submit
remoteLoop(2)
.
button. the DSL port selected for remote loop will
be highlighted in blue.
To deactivate the loop mode, use the
Test M ode
drop down menu, select
none(0)
and click on the
Submit
but-
ton. The port field should be highlighted green when the port returns to data mode.
Line Loop
The line loop, initiated from the 3196RC, tests the DSL link between a 3196RC DSL port and the CPE. When
a DSL port is placed on line loop, data transmitted by the CPE is looped at the 3196RC port (see figure 54).
DSL
1092
Note
Figure 54. Line Loopback
Line Loopback testing is intended for troubleshooting an iDSL con-
3196RC
nection in consultation with an end-user connected to the CPE. The
CPE does not notify users when the T-DAC’s iDSL port enters line
loopback mode.
To activate line loop on a DSL port, do the following:
1. Go to the iDSL page and find the port to be placed under loopback.
2. Locate the
Test Mo de
3. Go to the bottom of the screen and click on the
drop down menu and select
Submit
lineLoop(3)
.
button. The port selected for line loop will be
highlighted in blue.
To turn off the loop mode, use the
Test Mode
drop down menu, select
none(0)
and click on the
Submit
but-
ton. The iDSL port field should be highlighted in green when the port returns to data mode.
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T1/E1 port test modes
The 3196RC offers a number of diagnostics tools to test operation and performance of the T1/E1 ports and
line. Diagnostics include DSX1 payload loop and DSX1 line loop.
DSX1 payload loop (dsx1PayloadLoop)
When activated, the received signal at the selected T1/E1 port, will be looped through the 3196RC (see
figure 55). Typically the received signal is looped back for retransmission after it has passed through the
device's framing function (framing is terminated and then regenerated).
Figure 55. Payload loopback
To activate payload loop, do the following:
1. Click on the
2. Locate the
3. Select
Modify Configuration
Loopback Configuration
Payload Loop
and click on the
To deactivate payload loop, set the
link of the T1/E1 port to be placed under test
drop down menu
Loopback Configuration
3196RC
Submit Query
Framer
button on the right.
drop down menu to
T1/E1 port
NoLoop
.
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DSX1 line loop (dsxLineLoop)
When activated, data received at the selected T1/E1 port, is looped back to the originating device (see
figure 56). Data is looped at the T1/E1 port.
T1/E1 port
3196RC
Figure 56. Line Loop
To activate line loop, do the following:
1. Click on the
2. Locate the
3. Select
Modify Configuration
Loopback Configuration
LineLoop
and click on the
To deactivate payload loop, set the
Submit Query
button on the right.
Note
Refer to the Administration Reference Guide for descriptions of yellow
alarms and send codes.
Periodic maintenance
link of the T1/E1 port to be placed under test.
drop down menu
Submit Query
Loopback Configuration
button on the right.
drop down menu to
NoLoop
, and click on the
Consult the rack chassis user manual for information on preventative maintenance (such as cleaning the chassis
air cooling vents to remove accumulated dust).
Calibration
The Model 3196RC requires no calibration.
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Maintenance
This section describes replacing the Model 3196RC.
Replacing the Model 3196RC
If you isolate a problem to the a Model 3196RC component, the entire Model 3196RC must be replaced
as follows.
Exporting the current Model 3196RC configuration
The 3196RC T-DAC provides Import/Export functions. These functions enable you to back up (export) and
restore (import) your T-DAC’s configuration parameters against possible failure. Should your T-DAC ever
need replacing, a previously saved copy of your (exported) configuration file can quickly be loaded (imported)
into a replacement T-DAC.
Note
Note
Import/Export functions require superuser access privileges.
The parameters that will be exported are the power-up settings as they
are stored in flash memory and may not be the current operating
parameters. To ensure that you export the most current parameters,
go to HOME, then under Immediate Actions, click on the Record
Current Configuration button.
1. If you already have an exported backup copy of your current configuration, go to “Removing the defective
Model 3196RC” on page 82. Otherwise, go to step 2.
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2. On the Configuration Menu pane, click the Import/Export hyperlink to display the Import/Export page
(figure 57).
Figure 57. IMPORT/EXPORT page
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3. To make a back-up copy of the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory:
– On the Import/Export page (figure 57 on page 80) click the Export Flash... hyperlink. The T-DAC will
get the configuration file currently stored in your T-DAC’s flash memory and display it in your browser
(see figure 58)
Figure 58. Example T-DAC flash memory configuration file displayed in a browser
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– To save the displayed data as a text file, use your browser’s Save function (see figure 59). Using Netscape
or Internet Explorer, for example.
•Click the File menu.
•Click Save As. A dialog box will appear. Use the dialog to save the data displayed on your browser
(your T-DAC configuration parameters) to a text file.
• Select the folder in which you want to store the file,
•Type a file name.
•Click Save.
Figure 59. Saving the access server flash memory configuration data as a text file
Removing the defective Model 3196RC
1. Remove the replacement Model 3196RC from its shipping container and place it near the chassis in which
the malfunctioning Model 3196RC is located.
Note
The Model 3196RC T-DAC blades are hot-swappable, so it is not
necessary to deactivate the rack chassis before replacing a blade.
2. Disconnect and label the following cables from the malfunctioning Model 3196RC:
– The T1/E1 WAN cable (68-pin SCSI connector)
– The iDSL modem cable (RJ-21X connector)
– The RS-232 CONFIG cable
– The 10/100 Ethernet cable
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3. Unlock the handles by pressing the red button on each handle. The button immediately activates the
switch (turning it to an open position), while the button itself remains depressed. The blade can then
be removed.
4. Remove the malfunctioning Model 3196RC by pushing the handles outwards, pulling the card gently but
firmly from its slot in the chassis. Place the removed card in the container the replacement Model 3196RC
came in so you can return the defective Model 3196RC for repair.
Installing the replacement Model 3196RC
1. Insert the replacement Model 3196RC into the rack chassis.
2. Insert the rear blade into the desired slot in the rack chassis. Make sure the blade is seated properly in the
slot guides.
3. Gently press the blade into the chassis until the alignment/ESD pin engages the chassis. When the blade is
fully seated, the red buttons in the handles click up automatically, thus locking the handle and activating
the switch (closed position). The click of the button gives a visual and audible confirmation that the board
is fully seated.
4. Connect the following cables to the Model 3196RC:
– The T1/E1 WAN cable (68-pin SCSI connector)
– The iDSL modem cable (RJ-21X connector)
– The RS-232 CONFIG cable
– The 10/100 ETHERNET cable
5. Verify that the green POWER LED is lit.
Importing a saved configuration
Before importing a saved configuration, you must define the Model 3196RC’s IP address and netmask. These
parameters are defined via the Model 3196RC RS-232 CONFIG port on the Model 3196RC.
1. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the T-DAC for operation” and follow the procedures contained in sec-
tion “Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port” on page 37.
2. To import a saved configuration, connect your Web browser to the Administration Pages, then click on
Import/Export under the Configuration Menu to display the Import/Export page (figure 57 on page 80).
3. To import a configuration file into the Model 3196RC, type the complete path and filename for the con-
figuration file you wish to load or click on the Browse… button to select the desired file, then click the
Submit Query button.
Upon successfully importing the file, the Model 3196RC will display Configuration Load Complete, indicating that the new operating parameters have been loaded into flash memory.
4. On the Configuration Menu, click the HOME hyperlink, then click the Hard Reset button under Imme-
diate Actions.
Note
Do not select Record Current Configuration after importing config-
uration parameters.
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Completing the installation
This section verifies that the Model 3196RC is fully operational.
1. Verify that the green POWER LED is lit. If the POWER LED is flashing green, refer to section “Fault anal-
ysis” on page 72.
2. Verify that the WAN LED illuminates, indicating that the Model 3196RC is synchronizing with the
T1/E1 signal.
3. Verify that after 5 seconds, the WAN LED begins flashing, indicating that the Model 3196RC is satisfied
with the quality of the T1/E1 signal.
4. Verify that after 10 seconds, the WAN LED extinguishes, indicating that the Model 3196RC is satisfied
with the network signal and that the link is ready for use.
5. Verify that the green Ethernet LED is either flashing (indicating link status is nominal for the front
Ethernet port) or on solid (indicating that link status is nominal for at least one of the Ethernet
backplane connections).
The Model 3196RC is operational.
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Chapter 6 Contacting Patton for assistance
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................86
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................86
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................86
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................86
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................86
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................86
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................87
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................87
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................87
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following information:
• “Contact information”—describes how to contact Patton technical support for assistance.
• “Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)”—contains information about the
RAS warranty and obtaining a return merchandise authorization (RMA).
Contact information
Patton Electronics offers a wide array of free technical services. If you have questions about any of our other
products we recommend you begin your search for answers by using our technical knowledge base. Here, we
have gathered together many of the more commonly asked questions and compiled them into a searchable
database to help you quickly solve your problems.
• Online support—available at www.patton.com.
• E-mail support—e-mail sent to support@patton.com will be answered within 1 business day
• Telephone support—standard telephone support is available Monday through Friday, from 8:00 A.M. to
5:00 P.M. EST (8:00 to 17:00 UTC-5), Monday through Friday by calling +1 (301) 975-1007
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)
Patton Electronics is an ISO-9001 certified manufacturer and our products are carefully tested before shipment. All of our products are backed by a comprehensive warranty program.
Note
Warranty coverage
Our products are under warranty to be free from defects, and we will, at our option, repair or replace the product should it fail within one year from the first date of shipment. Our warranty is limited to defects in workmanship or materials, and does not cover customer damage, lightning or power surge damage, abuse, or
unauthorized modification.
Out-of-warranty service
Patton services what we sell, no matter how you acquired it, including malfunctioning products that are no
longer under warranty. Our products have a flat fee for repairs. Units damaged by lightning or elephants may
require replacement.
Returns for credit
Customer satisfaction is important to us, therefore any product may be returned with authorization within 30
days from the shipment date for a full credit of the purchase price. If you have ordered the wrong equipment or
you are dissatisfied in any way, please contact us to request an RMA number to accept your return. Patton is
not responsible for equipment returned without a Return Authorization.
If you purchased your equipment from a Patton Electronics reseller,
ask your reseller how you should proceed with warranty service. It is
often more convenient for you to work with your local reseller to
obtain a replacement. Patton services our products no matter how
you acquired them.
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Return for credit policy
• Less than 30 days: No Charge. Your credit will be issued upon receipt and inspection of the equipment.
• 30 to 120 days: We will add a 20% restocking charge (crediting your account with 80% of the purchase
price).
• Over 120 days: Products will be accepted for repairs only.
RMA numbers
RMA numbers are required for all product returns. You can obtain an RMA by doing one of the following:
• Completing a request on the RMA Request page in the Support section at www.patton.com
• By calling +1 (301) 975-1000 and speaking to a Technical Support Engineer
• By sending an e-mail to returns@patton.com
All returned units must have the RMA number clearly visible on the outside of the shipping container. Please use
the original packing material that the device came in or pack the unit securely to avoid damage during shipping.
Shipping instructions
The RMA number should be clearly visible on the address label. Our shipping address is as follows:
Patton Electronics Company
RMA#: xxxx
7622 Rickenbacker Dr.
Gaithersburg, MD 20879-4773 USA
Patton will ship the equipment back to you in the same manner you ship it to us. Patton will pay the return
shipping costs.
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Appendix A Network Ports (RJ-21X)
connector pin-out
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................89
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Pin 1
25
Introduction
Figure 60 shows the pin-out for the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connector. Table 9 contains the band-marked color
codes for the RJ-21X 50-pin Telco connector
26
50-pin TELCO Male
50
Figure 60. 50-pin Telco connector
Table 9. Band Marked Color Code
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code
Port 1
Port 2
Port 3
Port 4
Port 5
Port 6
Port 7
Port 8
Port 9
Port 10
Port 11
Port 12
Port 13
Port 14
1
26
2
27
3
28
4
29
5
30
6
31
7
32
8
33
9
34
10
35
11
36
12
37
13
38
14
39
Blue/White
White/Blue
Orange/White
White/Orange
Green/White
White/Green
Brown/White
White/Brown
Slate/White
White/Slate
Blue/Red
Red/Blue
Orange/Red
Red/Orange
Green/Red
Red/Green
Brown/Red
Red/Brown
Slate/Red
Red/Slate
Blue/Black
Black/Blue
Orange/Black
Black/Orange
Green/Black
Black/Green
Brown/Black
Black/Brown
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Table 9. Band Marked Color Code (Continued)
DSL Port 50 Pin Positions Wire Color Code
Port 15
Port 16
15
40
16
41
17
42
18
43
19
44
20
45
21
46
22
47
23
48
24
49
25
50
Slate/Black
Black/Slate
Blue/Yellow
Yellow/Blue
Orange/Yellow
Yellow/Orange
Green/Yellow
Yellow/Green
Brown/Yellow
Yellow/Brown
Slate/Yellow
Yellow/Slate
Blue/Violet
Violet/Blue
Orange/Violet
Violet/Orange
Green/Violet
Violet/Green
Brown/Violet
Violet/Brown
Slate/Violet
Violet/Slate
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Appendix B WAN Network Module
connector pinout
Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................92
68-Pin Telco pinout..............................................................................................................................................92
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Introduction
The WAN cable is 6 feet in length comprising 34 twisted pairs. One end of the cable will have the AMP connector 749621-7 (or equivalent) and the AMP back shell 749195-2 (or equivalent). The other end will
be blunt.
AMP 749621-7 (or equivalent)
Pin 1
35
Figure 61. 68-pin SCSI connector
34
68
68-Pin Telco pinout
Table 10 show the pin-out information for the 68-pin SCSI connector with a color code chart for the twisted
pairs and RJ pin out.
Table 10. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs
Port/
Direction
Port 1/TX 1 1
Port 1/RX 2 2
Port 2/TX 3 3
Port 2/RX 4 4
Port 3/TX 5 5
Port 3/RX 6 6
Port 4/TX 7 7
Port 4/RX 8 8
Port 5/TX 9 9
Pairs
68 Pin
Positions
35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
Wire Color
Code
White/Tan
Tan/White
White/Brown
Brown/White
White/Pink
Pink/White
White/Orange
Orange/White
White/Violet
Violet/White
White/Blue
Blue/White
White/Yellow
Yellow/White
White/Green
Green/White
White/Gray
Gray/White
Port/
Direction
Port 9/TX 17 17
Port 9/RX 18 18
Port 10/TX 19 19
Port 10/RX 20 20
Port 11/TX 21 21
Port 11/RX 22 22
Port 12/TX 23 23
Port 12/RX 24 24
Port 13/TX 25 25
Pairs
68 Pin
Positions
51
52
53
54
55
56
57
58
59
Wire Color
Code
Tan/Gray
Gray/Tan
Brown/Pink
Pink/Brown
Brown/Orange
Orange/Brown
Brown/Violet
Violet/Brown
Brown/Blue
Blue/Brown
Brown/Yellow
Yellow/Brown
Brown/Green
Green/Brown
Brown/Gray
Gray/Brown
Pink/Orange
Orange/Pink
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Table 10. WAN cable’s 68 non-terminated twisted-pairs (Continued)
Port/
Direction
Pairs
68 Pin
Positions
Port 5/RX 10 10
44
Port 6/TX 11 11
45
Port 6/RX 12 12
46
Port 7/TX 13 13
47
Port 7/RX 14 14
48
Port 8/TX 15 15
49
Port 8/RX 16 16
50
—
33
67
Wire Color
Code
Tan/Brown
Port/
Direction
Pairs
Port 13/RX 26 26
Brown/Tan
Tan/Pink
Port 14/TX 27 27
Pink/Tan
Tan/Orange
Port 14/RX 28 28
Orange/Tan
Tan/Violet
Port 15/TX 29 29
Violet/Tan
Tan/Blue
Port 15/RX 30 30
Blue/Tan
Tan/Yellow
Port 16/TX 31 31
Yellow/Tan
Tan/Green
Port 16/RX 32 32
Green/Tan
NOT USED —
68 Pin
Positions
60
61
62
63
64
65
66
34
68
Wire Color
Code
Pink/Violet
Violet/Pink
Pink/Blue
Blue/Pink
Pink/Yellow
Yellow/Pink
Pink/Green
Green/Pink
Pink/Gray
Gray/Pink
Orange/Violet
Violet/Orange
Orange/Blue
Violet/Blue
NOT USED
68-Pin Telco pinout 93
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