Patton 3324 Getting Started Guide
Model 3324
VDSL Carrier-Class Aggregator
Getting Started Guide
Sales Office: +1 (301) 975-1000
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Document Number: 05813U1-001 Rev. A
Part Number: 07MD3324-GSG
Revised: May 21, 2004
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Copyright © 2003, 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.
Contents
Contents ......................................................................................................................................................... 3
Compliance Information ................................................................................................................................ 7
Radio and TV interference ................................................................................................................................7
CE Notice .........................................................................................................................................................7
Service ..............................................................................................................................................................7
About this guide ............................................................................................................................................. 9
Audience................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Structure................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Precautions ............................................................................................................................................................. 9
Safety when working with electricity ...............................................................................................................10
Preventing electrostatic discharge damage .......................................................................................................10
General observations .......................................................................................................................................11
Typographical conventions used in this document................................................................................................ 11
General conventions .......................................................................................................................................11
Mouse conventions .........................................................................................................................................12
1 General Information...................................................................................................................................... 13
Model 3324 overview ............................................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................15
Ethernet uplink ...............................................................................................................................................16
POTS/ISDN ..................................................................................................................................................16
VDSL ports ....................................................................................................................................................17
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................17
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................17
Management services ......................................................................................................................................17
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................17
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................18
2 Hardware installation.................................................................................................................................... 19
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................20
Unpacking the Model 3324...................................................................................................................................20
Model 3324 chassis installation .............................................................................................................................20
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................21
Installing the power cables—AC power supply ...............................................................................................21
Connecting the Ethernet uplink ports .............................................................................................................21
Cascading configuration ............................................................................................................................22
Optional GBIC Ethernet uplink slot ...............................................................................................................24
GBIC fiber optics ............................................................................................................................................24
Connecting the EIA-574, RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) ........................................................24
Connecting the POTS/ISDN Ports ................................................................................................................25
Connecting the VDSL Ports ...........................................................................................................................25
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................26
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3 Configuring the 3324 for operation.............................................................................................................. 27
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................29
Configuration prerequisites ...................................................................................................................................29
Initial configuration through the RS-232 control port...........................................................................................30
Connecting the DB9-RJ45 adapter with the included cable ............................................................................30
Setting up the HyperTerminal (or similar program) session ............................................................................30
Set IP address ..................................................................................................................................................33
Remote Network Management..............................................................................................................................35
Controlling the Model 3324 remotely through TELNET ...............................................................................35
Controlling the Model 3324 remotely through SNMP ...................................................................................35
Port Status ......................................................................................................................................................36
State ..........................................................................................................................................................36
Link Status ................................................................................................................................................36
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) .....................................................................................................................36
Speed Status ..............................................................................................................................................37
Duplex Status ............................................................................................................................................37
Flow Control .............................................................................................................................................37
Rate Control .............................................................................................................................................37
Port Security .............................................................................................................................................37
Port Statistics ..................................................................................................................................................38
Administrator ........................................................................................................................................................38
IP Address Configuration ................................................................................................................................39
Basic Switch Settings .......................................................................................................................................39
Description ...............................................................................................................................................39
MAC Address ............................................................................................................................................39
Firmware Version ......................................................................................................................................39
Default Config Value Version ...................................................................................................................39
Advanced Switch Settings ...............................................................................................................................39
Mac Address Age-out Time .......................................................................................................................39
Max Bridge Transit Delay Bound Control ................................................................................................40
Broadcast Storm Filter ...............................................................................................................................40
Priority Queue Service Settings .......................................................................................................................40
First Come First Service ............................................................................................................................40
All High Before Low .................................................................................................................................40
WRR (Weighted Round-Robin) ...............................................................................................................40
Enable Delay Bound .................................................................................................................................41
QoS Policy High Priority Levels ................................................................................................................41
Protocol Enable Settings .................................................................................................................................41
Enable STP ...............................................................................................................................................41
Enable IGMP ............................................................................................................................................41
Console Port Settings ......................................................................................................................................41
Port Control Settings ......................................................................................................................................42
State ..........................................................................................................................................................42
Negotiation ...............................................................................................................................................42
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Speed ........................................................................................................................................................42
Link Watch Dog(LWD) function: ......................................................................................................42
Procedure for Changing VDSL Ports Speed Settings: .........................................................................42
Rate Control .............................................................................................................................................43
Port Security .............................................................................................................................................43
Duplex ......................................................................................................................................................43
Flow Control .............................................................................................................................................44
Trunking ........................................................................................................................................................44
System Priority ..........................................................................................................................................44
State Activity .............................................................................................................................................46
Filter Database ................................................................................................................................................46
IGMP Snooping .......................................................................................................................................46
Static MAC Address ........................................................................................................................................47
MAC Filtering ................................................................................................................................................48
VLAN Configurations ....................................................................................................................................48
Support Port-based VLAN ........................................................................................................................49
Tagged-based VLAN .................................................................................................................................50
Port VID ...................................................................................................................................................53
Ingress Filtering ..............................................................................................................................................53
Spanning Tree Protocol Settings .....................................................................................................................53
Port Sniffer .....................................................................................................................................................55
SNMP Settings ...............................................................................................................................................56
Security Manager ......................................................................................................................................57
System Configuration (802.1X) ......................................................................................................................57
Per port Configuration ..............................................................................................................................58
Misc. Configuration ..................................................................................................................................58
TFTP Update Firmware .................................................................................................................................58
Using TFTP ...................................................................................................................................................59
TFTP Restore Configuration ....................................................................................................................59
TFTP Backup Configuration ....................................................................................................................60
Resetting the Model 3324 ...............................................................................................................................60
Rebooting the Model 3324 .............................................................................................................................60
Contents
4 Applications .................................................................................................................................................. 61
MxU multi-service delivery....................................................................................................................................62
High bandwidth backbone ....................................................................................................................................63
5 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................ 65
Diagnosing VDSL indicators.................................................................................................................................66
System Diagnostics................................................................................................................................................66
Power and Cooling Problems ..........................................................................................................................66
Installation ............................................................................................................................................................67
Transmission Mode ........................................................................................................................................67
Cabling ...........................................................................................................................................................67
Physical Configuration ....................................................................................................................................67
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System Integrity ..............................................................................................................................................67
CPE (Customer Premise/Remote) Side Starts Link Watch Dog ............................................................................67
6 Contacting Patton for assistance ................................................................................................................... 69
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................70
Contact information..............................................................................................................................................70
Warranty Service and Returned Merchandise Authorizations (RMAs)...................................................................70
Warranty coverage ..........................................................................................................................................70
Out-of-warranty service .............................................................................................................................70
Returns for credit ......................................................................................................................................70
Return for credit policy .............................................................................................................................71
RMA numbers ................................................................................................................................................71
Shipping instructions ................................................................................................................................71
A Specifications ................................................................................................................................................ 73
VDSL line interface...............................................................................................................................................75
POTS-ISDN interface...........................................................................................................................................75
Modulation ...........................................................................................................................................................75
Frequency range ....................................................................................................................................................75
Transmission .........................................................................................................................................................75
Management .........................................................................................................................................................75
Ethernet standards.................................................................................................................................................75
Management standards..........................................................................................................................................75
LED indicators......................................................................................................................................................75
Power supply .........................................................................................................................................................75
Compliance ...........................................................................................................................................................75
Environment .........................................................................................................................................................75
Operating temperature ....................................................................................................................................75
Humidity ........................................................................................................................................................76
Dimensions ...........................................................................................................................................................76
Weight ..................................................................................................................................................................76
B Cabling ......................................................................................................................................................... 77
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................78
C VDSL Spectrum ........................................................................................................................................... 81
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................82
D Example of VLAN Setting ............................................................................................................................ 83
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................84
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Compliance Information
and TV
Radio
The Model 3324 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 3324 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 3324 does cause interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by disconnecting the cables, the user is encouraged to 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).
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 Union European (EU). A
Certificate of Compliance is available by contacting Technical Support.
Service
All warranty and non-warranty repairs must be returned freight prepaid and insured to Patton Electronics. All
returns must have a Return Materials Authorization number on the outside of the shipping container. This
number may be obtained from Patton Electronics Technical Services at:
• Tel: +1 (301) 975-1007
interference
• Email: support@patton.com
• URL: www.patton.com
Note
Packages received without an RMA number will not be accepted.
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About this guide
This guide describes installing and configuring a Patton Electronics Model 3324 VDSL Carrier Class Aggregator. By the time you are finished with this guide, your Model 3324 will be connected to the remote VDSL
modems and transferring data. The instructions in this guide are based on the following assumptions:
• The Model 3324 will connect to an 10/100/1000Base-TX Network Uplink or Device
• There is a LAN connected to the Ethernet port of the 3324
• Users will be connected to remote VDSL 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 3324
• Chapter 2 describes installing the 3324 hardware
• Chapter 3 describes configuring the 3324 for use
• Chapter 4 describes Model 3324 applications
• Chapter 5 contains troubleshooting 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 router.
Precautions
Notes and cautions, which have the following meanings, are used throughout this guide to help you become
aware of potential Router problems. Warnings relate to personal injury issues, and Cautions refer to potential
property damage.
Note
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.
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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.
Safety when working with electricity
Mains Voltage: Do not open the case when the power cord is connected. For
systems without a power switch, line voltages are present within the power
supply when the power cord is connected.
Hazardous network voltages are present in WAN ports regardless of whether
power to the SmartNode is ON or OFF. To avoid electric shock, use caution
when near WAN ports. When detaching cables, detach the end away from the
SmartNode first.
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Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of
lightning activity.
Before opening the chassis, disconnect the telephone network
cables to avoid contact with telephone line voltages.
Ultimate disposal of this equipment must be handled according
to all applicable national laws and regulations.
Preventing electrostatic discharge damage
When starting to install interface cards place the interface card on its shielded plastic bag if you lay it on your
bench.
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Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) can damage equipment and impair
electrical circuitry. It occurs when electronic printed circuit cards
are improperly handled and can result in complete or intermittent failures. Do the following to prevent ESD:
Always follow ESD prevention procedures when removing
•
and replacing cards.
•
Ensure that the SmartNode chassis is electrically connected to
earth ground.
•
Wear an ESD-preventive wrist strap, ensuring that it makes
good skin contact. Connect the clip to an unpainted surface
of the chassis frame to safely channel unwanted ESD voltages
to ground.
•
To properly guard against ESD damage and shocks, the wrist
strap and cord must operate effectively. If no wrist strap is
available, ground yourself by touching the metal part of the
chassis.
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General observations
• Clean the case with a soft slightly moist anti-static cloth
• Place the unit on a flat surface (or optionally in a rack for the SN2x00) and ensure free air circulation
• Avoid exposing the unit to direct sunlight and other heat sources
• Protect the unit from moisture, vapors, and aggressive liquids
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 Commands and keywords are in boldface font.
Futura bold-italic type Parts of commands, which are related to elements already named by the user, are
Italicized Futura type
Futura type Indicates the names of fields or windows.
Garamond bold type Indicates the names of command buttons that execute an action.
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.
in
boldface italic
Variables for which you supply values are in
font.
italic
font
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Table 1. General conventions
Convention Meaning
< >
[ ] Elements in square brackets are optional.
{a | b | c} Alternative but required keywords are grouped in braces ({ }) and are separated
blue screen Information you enter is in blue screen font.
screen Terminal sessions and information the system displays are in screen font .
node The leading IP address or nodename of a SmartNode is substituted with
SN The leading SN on a command line represents the nodename of the SmartNode
# An hash sign at the beginning of a line indicates a comment line.
Angle brackets indicate function and keyboard keys, such as <SHIFT>, <CTRL>,
<C>, and so on.
by vertical bars ( | )
boldface italic
font.
Mouse conventions
The following conventions are used when describing mouse actions:
Table 2. Mouse conventions
Convention Meaning
Left mouse button
Right mouse button This button refers the secondary or rightmost mouse button (unless you have
Point This word means to move the mouse in such a way that the tip of the pointing
Click Means to press and release the left or right mouse button one time quickly (as
Double-click Means to press and release the same mouse button two times quickly. Make sure
Drag This word means to place the cursor and then hold down the left or right mouse
This button refers to the primary or leftmost mouse button (unless you have
changed the default configuration).
changed the default configuration).
arrow (referred to as the
tion.
instructed in the procedure). Make sure you do not move the cursor while clicking
a mouse button.
you do not move the cursor while clicking a mouse button.
button (as instructed in the procedure) as you move the mouse to a new location.
When you have moved the cursor to the desired location, you can release the
mouse button.
cursor
) on the screen ends up resting at the desired loca-
node
in
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Chapter contents
Model 3324 overview ............................................................................................................................................14
Hardware overview................................................................................................................................................15
Ethernet uplink ...............................................................................................................................................16
POTS/ISDN ..................................................................................................................................................16
VDSL ports ....................................................................................................................................................17
RS-232 control port ........................................................................................................................................17
Power system ..................................................................................................................................................17
Management services ......................................................................................................................................17
LED display ....................................................................................................................................................17
Approvals ..............................................................................................................................................................18
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Model 3324 overview
The Patton Model 3324 VDSL (see figure 1) networking solution delivers cost-effective, high-performance
broadband access to multi-unit buildings (hotels, apartments, and multi-tenant unit office buildings) and
enterprise campus environments such as factories, educational campuses, and medical facilities. VDSL technology dramatically extends Ethernet over existing Category 1, 2, or 3 wiring at speeds from 5, 10, or 15 Mbps
(full duplex) and distances up to 4,921, 3,937, or 3,281 feet (1,500, 1,200, or 1,000 meters). The Model 2234
delivers broadband service on the same infrastructure as plain old telephone service (POTS), digital telephone
service, and ISDN service. In addition, VDSL supports modes compatible with symmetric digital subscriber
line, allowing service providers to provision VDSL to buildings where broadband services may already exist.
The VDSL solution includes Patton Model 3324 (VDSL Access Concentrator), and Model 1058/CP (VDSL
Customer Premise Modem).
The VDSL solution delivers everything needed to quickly deploy an Ethernet-based network with the performance required to deliver high-speed Internet access at much greater distances and drive services like IP telephony and audio/video streaming. With this technology, a broad range of customers can benefit from lower
operating Costs and rapid deployment. The VDSL solution provides multicast, Layer 2 quality of service
(QoS), Link Aggregation (LACP) dynamic trunking groups, security, GVRP, IGMP for VOD (Video on
demand) and SNMP RMON management and Web-based Switch network management.
The Patton Model 3324 is a bridge between external Internet backbone through a router for IP sharing and the
building 110D telephone rack or telephone box. It utilizes the available telephone wire to enable high-speed
Internet access to building’s residents. The Patton Model 3324 uses the phone line networking technology
endorsed by the VDSL (Very High Data Rate DSL), and the 3324 utilizes already existing telephone wire to
deliver 5/10/15 Mbps Internet access on each RJ-21 port. This gives users a low-cost, end-to-end solution that
eliminates the need to train installation teams on multiple systems.
Figure 1. Model 3324 Carrier-Class Aggregator
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Hardware overview
The Model 3324 combines networking and voice services by concentrating 24 x VDSL (Network) and 24 x
POTS/ISDN ports for transport over a single phone grade twisted pair in a single 1U managed chassis. The
3324 (see figure 2 and figure 3 on page 16) comprises a 1U-high 19-inch wide chassis that contains a motherboard and on-board POTS/ISDN splitter and an AC power supply. A full set of LEDs are present on the chassis front panel along with all electrical connections. This makes both quick status checks and network
connections a snap. LEDs are present to monitor the Ethernet uplink link and activity, VDSL link and activity,
and power connections. One IEC-320 receptacle is provided for AC power input.
Figure 2. Model 3324 front panel connectors and LEDs
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Figure 3. Model 3324 rear panel power input connector
Ethernet uplink
The Model 3324 includes two Ethernet uplink ports. Uplink connections can be made either through the
Ethernet GBIC (fiber connection) or via RJ-45 (copper connection)
Also included are:
• One Ethernet expansion slot for cascading up to four Model 3324’s
• Auto-sensing 10/100/1000Base-TX full or half-duplex
• Auto MDI-X
• Link and activity indicators
POTS/ISDN
The Model 3324 includes one RJ-21 connector for up to 24 POTS/ISDN connections.
Also included are:
• >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
• >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
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VDSL ports
The 24 VDSL ports operate at data-rates up to 15 Mbps symmetrical and are accessible via the RJ-21X 50-pin
telco connector. Each port uses one twisted-pair (2-wires) for symmetrical communication. The VDSL ports
concentrate the POTS/ISDN (voice) and data into one output on the VDSL ports. Other features include:
• QAM line encoding
• "Plug-and-Play" automatic configuration between the Model 3324 VDSL aggregator and the VDSL
CPE modems
• Built-in surge protection
• VDSL configuration parameters and line status indicators
• Bandwidth management (speed rate control) from 100 kbps to 5/10/15 Mbps
• Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) for checking wiring quality and cross talk
RS-232 control port
The RS-232 port provides for initial configuration of the Model 3324. The RS-232 port supports:
• Asynchronous data rate of 9600kbps, 8 data bits, no parity, 1 stop bit, flow control none.
• An DB9 connector
• A management interface that supports VT-100 terminals
Power system
Universal-input voltage range, 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz via IEC-320 connectors
Management services
• Out-of-band RS-232 configuration port for management and control
• SNMP version 1 configuration management
• MIB II
• TELNET Ethernet
• Remote software upgrade via FTP/TFTP
• Built-in HTTP server for complete configuration and control using a standard Web browser
LED display
LEDs are present to monitor the Ethernet Uplink Link and Activity, VDSL Link and Activity, and Power connections.
• POWER: Green LED is ON if power is being applied. If power is lost the green LED is OFF
• POST (power on self test): If LED is steady green Model 3324 is self-testing
• ACT (Receiving LEDs): LED flashes green when receiving or transmitting data
• Speed 100/Speed 1000: Steady yellow indicates communications have been set at 100 or 1000 Mbps
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• FD: Steady yellow if working at full-duplex, OFF if working at half-duplex
• LINK: Steady green when the Model 3324 and CP has established a link, OFF when link is down
Approvals
The Model 3324 has achieved the following approvals and certifications:
• Safety
- UL1950 (MET)
- Industry Canada (cMET)
• RTTE Directive (CE Mark)
- EMC Directive 89/336/EEC
- Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC (EN 60950)
- ITU-T CTR 12
- ITU-T CTR 13
• EMC
- FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class A
• Telecom
- FCC Part 68
- Industry Canada
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Chapter contents
Introduction..........................................................................................................................................................20
Unpacking the Model 3324...................................................................................................................................20
Model 3324 chassis installation .............................................................................................................................20
Cable installation...................................................................................................................................................21
Installing the power cables—AC power supply ...............................................................................................21
Connecting the Ethernet uplink ports .............................................................................................................21
Cascading configuration ............................................................................................................................22
Optional GBIC Ethernet uplink slot ...............................................................................................................24
GBIC fiber optics ............................................................................................................................................24
Connecting the EIA-574, RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured) ........................................................24
Connecting the POTS/ISDN Ports ................................................................................................................25
Connecting the VDSL Ports ...........................................................................................................................25
Completing the hardware installation....................................................................................................................26
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Introduction
This chapter contains the following procedures for installing the Model 3324:
• “Unpacking the Model 3324”—lists the contents in the Model 3324 shipping container
• “Model 3324 chassis installation”—describes installing the Model 3324 on a flat surface or in a standard
19-inch rack
• “Cable installation” on page 21—describes installing the power and network interface cables
• “Completing the hardware installation” on page 26—describes testing the Model 3324 hardware to verify
that it is ready for software configuration
Unpacking the Model 3324
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 Model 3324 comes with the following items:
• The Model 3324 VDSL Carrier Class Aggregator
• Install kit
- 2 DB9-RJ45 (EIA-561) adapters, one to connect to the Model 3324 and one to connect to PC serial port
- 1 RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable to connect between the two adapters
• 2 Rack mounting brackets
• 4 Screws
• 4 Plastic feet
• Model 3324 VDSL Carrier-Class Aggregator User Guide on CD-ROM
Note Power cables are shipped separately from the Model 3324 DACS.
You will need two 5-foot (1.5-meter) RJ-21 male-to-male Telco connector cables.
Model 3324 chassis installation
Do the following:
1. If you have not done so already, remove the Model 3324 from its shipping container.
Note The Model 3324 should be placed as close as possible to the termina-
tion jack provided by the Telco. Avoid installing the Model 3324 in a
location where the power cords or network interface cables could be
accidentally disconnected. The location should be well ventilated, dry,
and not in direct sunlight. Do not block the Model 3324 cooling fans.
2. If you are installing the Model 3324 in a 19-inch rack, go to step 3. Otherwise, place the Model 3324 at
the desired location, then go to “Cable installation” on page 21.
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3. Install the rack mounting ears onto the Model 3324 using the mounting hardware provided.
4. Place the Model 3324 at the desired position in the rack.
5. Secure the Model 3324 in position with the mounting screws.
Cable installation
This section describes installing the power, ground, and network interface cables.
Installing the power cables—AC power supply
This section describes installing the power cables into the IEC-320 connectors on the DACS. Do not connect
the male end of the power cables to the power outlet at this time. Do the following:
1. Install a power cable into an IEC-320 connector (see figure 3 on page 16). The AC main socket outlet
shall be within 10 feet (3 meters) of the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
Connecting the Ethernet uplink ports
The Model 3324 has two auto-negotiating 10/100/1000Base-TX Ethernet interfaces that support full or halfduplex operation. The devices attached to these ports also must support auto-negotiation unless they always
operate at half-duplex. Both ports feature auto MDI-X.
Note Make sure the Ethernet CAT-5 cable is not longer than 328 feet
(100 meters).
Ethernet uplink port #25 is used to connect to devices such as servers, routers, or switches. Port #25 is your primary
uplink (your connection to the service provider). Port #26 is used for cascading up to four Model 3324s together.
Port #25 and port #26 will auto-sense the correct speed of the local LAN and automatically negotiate half- or fullduplex operation.
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Figure 4. Cascading configuration
Cascading configuration
When cascading more than two Model 3324s (see figure 4), the default settings are set to full duplex, and 1000
Mbps via the daisy-chain port. The maximum number of Model 3324s that can be cascaded is four units. If
more than four units must be cascaded, an Ethernet switch will be required (see configuration example shown
in figure 5 on page 23).
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Figure 5. Cascade configuration using Ethernet switch
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Optional GBIC Ethernet uplink slot
The Model 3324 supports the use of one GBIC interface auto-link function. Normal Ethernet uplink port status default is copper (RJ-45), but you can use the hot-swap capability—modules can be exchanged without
turning off power—of the Model 3324 to quickly change the uplink media to fiber.
GBIC fiber optics
A gigabit interface converter (GBIC) is a transceiver that converts electric currents (digital highs and lows) to optical signals, and optical signals to digital electric currents. The GBIC is typically employed in fiber optic and Ethernet systems as an interface for high-speed networking. The data transfer rate is 1.25 gigabits per second (Gbps).
GBIC modules enable technicians to easily configure and upgrade electro-optical communications networks.
The typical GBIC transceiver is a plug-in module that supports hot-plugging. The devices are economical,
because they eliminate the necessity for replacing entire boards at the system level. Upgrading can be done with
any number of units at a time, from an individual module to all the modules in a system. GBIC is compliant
with the Gigabit Interface Converter Specification, Rev. 5.4 (MOD_DEF4) industry standard.
Mode Wavelength Bit Rate Voltage Power Margin
1 LX-Single Mode 1310 nm 1.25 Gbps 5V 10.5 dB (6 miles/10 km)
2 SX-Multi Mode 850 nm 1.25 Gbps 5V 8.5 dB (1800 feet/550 m)
Connecting the EIA-574, RS-232 configuration port (DCE configured)
Install the supplied RJ-45-to-RJ-45 cable between the (2) DB9-RJ45 adapter and the RS-232 port (see figure 2
on page 15) and an open serial port on your computer. If you need to assemble your own cable, refer to the
pinout diagram in figure 6.
Figure 6. DB-9-to-RJ-45 cable diagram
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Model 3324 User Guide 2 • Hardware installation
Connecting the POTS/ISDN Ports
The remote (customer premise) VDSL modems will receive there POTS/ISDN connections from the Model
3324 via the VDSL twisted pair. The POTS/ISDN services from a PBX are connected into the 3324 via a RJ21X cable. Consult Appendix B, “Cabling” on page 77 in order to connect the properly match up the
POTS/ISDN (VOICE) and VDSL Data to the selected VDSL modem port on the Model 3324 and CPE.
1. Connect the RJ-21X connector from a punch down block or directly from the PBX into the 50-pin RJ-
21X receptacle on the front of the 3324 labeled POTS/ISDN.
2. Only 24 of the twisted pairs will be used since there are 24 VDSL modem connections, each being a 2-
wire connection. When inserting the RJ-21 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks into position to ensure
that is properly fastened to the Model 3324.
Connecting the VDSL Ports
The remote (Customer Premise) VDSL modems are connected to the 3324 via the RJ-21X cable. Consult
Appendix B, “Cabling” on page 77 in order to connect the CP VDSL modems to the selected VDSL modem
port on the 3324.
Note The 2-wire VDSL modem lines are polarity insensitive so you only
need to match the correct twisted pairs without being concerned
about matching the individual wires of the twisted pair. Wire must be
18–26 AWG (28 gauge or above is not recommended).
1. Connect the RJ-21X connector of the cable into the 50-pin RJ-21X receptacle on the front of the 3324
labeled VLINK.
2. The other end of the cable has 25 non-terminated twisted-pairs for connection to punch-down blocks.
Select the twisted-pairs which will be used for active VDSL modem connections and terminate on the
punch-down blocks. Only 24 of the twisted pairs will be used since there are 24 VDSL modem connections, each being a 2-wire connection. When inserting the RJ-21 plug, be sure the tab on the plug clicks
into position to ensure that is properly fastened to the Model 3324.
3. Select and attach the appropriate twisted pair from each remote (CP) VDSL modem on punch-down
blocks for connection to the chosen VDSL port in the Model 3324.
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Completing the hardware installation
This section verifies that the 3324 hardware is operational to the point where you can begin configuring the
software settings. Do the following:
The Model 3324’s power supply automatically adjusts to accept
an input voltage from 100 to 240 VAC (50/60 Hz), 1.5A.
Verify that the proper voltage is present before plugging the
power cord into the receptacle. Failure to do so could result in
equipment damage.
1. Verify that the AC power cord used with your 3324 is compatible with local standards. If it is not, refer to
Chapter 6, “Contacting Patton for assistance” on page 69 to find out how to replace it with a compatible
power cord.
2. Connect the male end of the power cord to an appropriate power outlet.
3. Verify that the green POWER LED is lit. If the POWER LED is flashing green, refer to Chapter 5, “Trou-
bleshooting” on page 65.
Hardware installation is complete. Refer to Chapter 3, “Configuring the 3324 for operation” on page 27.
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